Judge recuses himself from Cullen Davis venue hearing
State District Judge Tom Cave disqualified himself from presiding over Cullen Davis venue proceedings citing prudence and common sense. Retired Judge Arthur Tipps of Wichita Falls was named to hear the change of venue, and immediately opened the hearing amid questions of impropriety. In Iran, the Tabas quake death toll rose toward 16,000 with Korit as epicenter and most villagers affected.
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Arthur Tipps
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Iran
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Red Cross
Korit
Winter snow warning spreads in western mountains
The Associated Press reports parts of the West face an early winter push with a heavy snow warning for mountain regions. Stockmen and travelers were advised of snow in higher elevations across northwestern Nevada and western Montana, signaling unsettled conditions ahead.
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SDN Column Reels After Cowboys Loss to Rams
Cowboys fans assign blame after Sundays defeat to the Los Angeles Rams with theories about uniforms and key players like Jack Youngblood. Sonny Lee shifts from local politics to advising Omar Burleson while attending American University on a scholarship. The column notes political ties and a cactus patch philosopher quip on wealth and health.
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Rams
Dallas
Jack Youngblood
Landry
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Sonny Lee
Charles Stenholm
Omar Burleson
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American University
Begin defends Israel sovereignty in West Bank Gaza
Prime Minister Begin told Congress Israel will not abandon sovereignty or troop rights in the West Bank and Gaza Strip. He argued Camp David accords do not pledge Arab sovereignty. Sadat and Vance plan further talks and regional visits to secure Middle East peace.
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Anwar Sadat
Cyrus R. Vance
Hafez Assad
Ordan
Saudi Arabia
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
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Rabat
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Hassan
Cairo
Hussein
Frank Church
Idaho
Sadat
United States
Middle East
Jordan River
Judea
Samaria
Gaza
Rehabilitation Unit Pondered for Scurry County
A proposed rehabilitation center for Scurry and surrounding counties was tabled after a study would be conducted by chamber of commerce manager Bill Warner. L. D. Womble organized the meeting, with L. E. Doc Griffin urging Warner to lead a committee to determine details and public reaction to the project. The plan aims to aid misdemeanor offenders with alcohol problems, though specifics on size, area served, financing, and location are still under study.
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Chamber of Commerce
Bill Warner
Scurry
L. D. Womble
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Womble
Preston Wilson
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Wombie
Ames
Warner
Ed Mitchell
Ed Bowman
Big Spring
Rex Brock
Texas Rehabilitation Center
Abilene
Jimee
Texas Adult Probation Commission
Austin
J. R. Johnson
Garza County
Ben Warton
First Baptist Church
Snyder
Scurry County Coliseum
L. E. Griffin
Alcoholism and Drug Abuse
Snyder Chamber of Commerce
SDN
Snyder Chamber of Commerce Acts on Records and Honors
Snyder Chamber of Commerce directors unanimously approved changing the record system to simplify finances and governance. They named three benefactors for portraits to hang in the conference room and awarded a plaque to Mrs. Bentley Baize. Tommy Lay was appointed to the board to fill a vacancy as plans also advance for a Port To Plains highway effort and bids to host the Texas High School Rodeo finals.
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Roger B. Mize
Charles Ee
Bentley Baize
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Tommy Lay
Central Tire and Automotive Service
Charles Hen. Caney
Ray En
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Warner
Abilene
Brownwood
Snyder
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Lee Chamber
Weather snapshot Snyder and Panhandle regions
High Monday 93 degrees and low 71 with 7 am reading at 72. No precipitation today. For 1978 total is 15.62 inches. West Texas shows cloudy north central and south tonight into Wednesday with scattered showers and thunderstorms. Low 50s to 70s, highs 60s to 90s, strong Panhandle variance tonight and Wednesday.
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West Texas
Big Bend Tonleet
Panhandle
Cars backing into private drives at high speed burn rubber
A reader asks what can be done about cars backing into private drives at speed, burning rubber on a large concrete drive used for this. They also drive dangerously at night leaving skid marks. the suggestion is to get license numbers and contact police.
Hill Caravan Arrives in Snyder for West Texas Campaign
A John Hill campaign caravan is due in Snyder tomorrow with Mike Perrin, son in law of the Democratic nominee for governor, heading the unit for a West Texas tour. The caravan is to arrive about 11 30 a m and will lunch at The Shack, says local campus coordinator Tom Chorn.
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Snyders
Mike Perrin
West Texas
Tom Chorn
Hill
Snyder Council OKs 6.7 Percent Texas Electric Rate Increase
The Snyder City Council approved on first reading a 6.7 percent rate rise for Texas Electric Service Co. to counter a 24.4 percent request now before the Public Utilities Commission in Austin. PUC action expected before October. final rate set by PUC. Also approved: street sweeper bid at 38,940 from West Texas Equipment. emergency rescue cutter bid from Pyro Safety Co.. 750 pounds alfalfa seed for 1,038.75 from Bruce Chemical Co. for city farm near the wastewater plant. The RSVP program received 500 toward equipment for the county senior center from city funds.
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Texas Electric Service Co
TESCO
Public Utilities Commission
Austin
West Texas Equipment Co
Lubbock
Fire Department
Pyro Safety Co
Cimarron
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Bruce Chemical Co
New County
Marsha Krenek
RSVP
Commissioners Tie Votes Delay Colis eum Rates Action
Scurry County commissioners ended Monday with two tie votes on cemetery, coliseum, and property matters. The group postponed any change to coliseum rental rates until after January 1 and awaited a decisive vote from County Judge Preston Wilson who planned to break the tie next Monday.
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Scurry County
Preston Wilson
Winston Field
Wilson
Eldon Perry
Jess Everett
Charlie Yoast
Earl Sneed
Three Contestants Share Grid Prize
The Snyder Daily News football contest ended with a three way tie for first. Winners each receive a share of the $17.50 top prize. Jerry Bob Lee, Joe Hall, and another contestant tied for the lead after all returns were in. All missed four selections and Memphate Gate over Seestan was among their incorrect picks.
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