Air Force C-130 crashes near Little Rock base
An Air Force C 130 transport with eight aboard crashed during a training flight north of Little Rock Air Force Base and burst into flames. Witnesses said there appeared to be no survivors and Maj Chance said deaths are confirmed though exact numbers were not released. At least five crewmen were believed dead as authorities resumed searches Friday night.
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Conway
Ark
Maj
Chance
Air Force
Little Rock Air Force Base
Acoustics tests pace JFK murder probe in Dallas
Washington AP report says the House Assassinations Committee will hear acoustics test results from Dallas to resolve timing and number of shots on November 22 1963. In Columbus striking migrant tomato pickers urge boycotts of Campbell Soup Co and Libby McNeil Libby Inc pushing direct responsibility for farm labor conditions.
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House
John F. Kennedy
Dallas
Columbus, Ohio
Campbell Soup Co
Libby, McNeil & Libby Inc
Baldemar Velasquez
Farm Labor Organizing Committee
Friday Velasquez
Ohio State Capitol
Columbus
Death of Bentley Baize sparks outpouring of tributes
The SDN Column notes Bentley Baize’s passing last Monday and his wide civic involvement across community projects. Katherine Redwine recalls his role on the Scurry County Museum Association board and his calm, solution‑oriented presence.
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Bentley Baize
Katherine Redwine
Bentley
Scurry County Museum Association
Mrs. Redwine
Why an eligible veteran can't use GI loan for Snyder home
County veterans officer Dan Dever explains VA guarantees cover only 60 percent of a standard home loan up to 17500 dollars and 50 percent for mobile homes, creating funding gaps and loan processing delays. He notes this is common outside major cities, with veterans often struggling to secure financing for nonmobile homes and facing time lags in processing.
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Snyder
Dan Dever
Veterans Service
Veterans Administration
Scurry County
Dever
Waco
Exhibits Prize-Winner Vans Show Off Van Life
Rick Hildebrand wins seven trophies this year showing his 1967 Dodge van at rallies and contests. The van features a CB radio television stereo carpet cabinets sunroof toilet fold bed couch and a hidden kitchen sink. The interior carries Old West decor with a goatskin throw rug. He bought the van for 900 after Army discharge and still has the original slant six motor with 106000 miles. The trailer, stagecoach styled, is built from a 1959 pickup tail end. Hildebrand plans turbo charging the motor and continues van customization for a living.
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John Long
Rick Hildebrand
Hildebrand
Karen
Kristine
California
Dodge
Progress Reported At Mideast Summit With Begin and Sadat
President Carter's spokesman said some progress seems to have been made on issues at the Mideast summit with Menachem Begin and Anwar Sadat, but Powell warned substantial differences remain on key questions. Advisers reviewed progress as Begin's Sabbath pause allowed, with potential areas of agreement being mapped, especially on the West Bank and Palestinian status.
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Camp David, Md
Carter
Mideast
Israel
Menachem Begin
Egypt
Anwar Sadat
White House
Jody Powell
Middle East
Powell
Begin
Sadat
West Bank
Jordan River
Gaza Strip
Sinai
Breakfast participation rises at Jeet Elementary
Snyder Public Schools report shows elementary breakfast participation surging while secondary schools lag. North Elementary led with 412 servings and Central 410, as West and East varied. overall system enrollment climbed to 3,492, though junior high fell short versus last fall.
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Snyder
North Elementary
Central Elementary
West Elementary
Northeast
East
Stanfield
West
North
Central
Plans To Be Completed For Annual County Fair
Scurry County Fair Association officers and directors will meet at 7:30 p.m. Monday in the county extension office to finalize plans for the annual fair set for September 28 29 30 at the Scurry County Coliseum and livestock agriculture exhibit building. President H W Cargile says catalogs for the 1978 exposition are circulating and residents should prepare exhibits. Commercial exhibit space is available at 25 dollars per eight by eight booth with multi-booth rentals at the same rate.
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Scurry County Fair Association
Scurry County
Scurry County Coliseum
H W. Cargile
The
Fair Association
Cargile
WTC Enrollment Reaches 1130 for Fall Term
Western Texas College reports fall enrollment at 1130 by noon Friday. Dean Dr. Duane Hood notes last year’s total was 1184 at closure. Registration remains open until Sept 15 with help available in Student Center counselors and Admin Building Student Services. Call 573-8511 for details.
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Western Texas College
Duane Hood
Student Services Office
Weather Summary for Snyder Texas Continues Warm Trend
Readings show Friday high 79 and low 65 with 7 am Saturday at 68. Trace precipitation, year to date totals 15.92 inches for 1978. West Texas remains warm with lows in the 60s and highs in the upper 80s to mid 90s.
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Snyder
West Texas
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