New Jersey Supreme Court upholds Farber contempt ruling
The New Jersey Supreme Court fines reporter Myron A. Farber and the New York Times for withholding notes in a murder case and orders Farber to report back to jail next Tuesday unless he surrenders the files. The decision could set a press freedom precedent and an appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court is planned.
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New Car Ads and Scurry County Fair Notes
The column discusses upcoming auto models and advertising trends, noting government push for truth in advertising and public reactions. It also covers Scurry County Fair activities including a livestock exhibit and Kiddie barnyard, with contact points Roy Kidd Charlie Henderson J.N. Bicke and Ernest Sears for exhibitors.
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Soaking Rain Ends Scurry Area Dry Spell
Rain swept across Scurry and neighboring counties Wednesday night as a cool front from the Panhandle moved in. Farmers called it the best rain of the year with accumulations from two to over four inches regionwide. Snyder plant gauge recorded 2.87 inches by 7 am and showers continued.
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Snyder
Jim And Madge Give Up Cafe Business At Gail
After 23 years the Gail cafe run by Jym Hendricks and Madge has closed as they retire. The couple moved their cafe from Walton’s former building on U S Highway 180 and reflect on early days when locals drank soda for a nickel. They faced late-night awakenings for hungry oilfield crews and recall Madge learning the trade from her sister in law. The town’s only cafe has been a community hub in this sparsely populated area. The article also notes rainfall reports across the region, river and lake conditions, and a broader weather front affecting West Texas.
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Northern Electric Invites Visitors to Plant Tour
The public is invited to tour Northern Electric Company's Snyder plant Friday afternoon from 1 to 4 pm. Visitors enter through the north office entrance and may reach the site via Avenue south of the US 84 overpass. Refreshments and door prize drawings will follow, and staff will show electric personnel, turn out, and automatic blankets.
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Snyder Goldcoaters
Asco Ad
Northern Electric
Snyder
Jimmy Daniels
Why Zebras Aren’t Brought to America for Riding
The reader asks why zebras aren’t imported from Africa for riding in the United States. The reply notes there is no need as America already has many horses, with wild horses on some federally owned lands causing problems in parts of the West.
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Africa
America
Kickoff Banquet Planned for Scurry United Way Campaign
United Way of Scurry County launches its 1978 general campaign with a kickoff dinner October 3 at 7 p.m. in Scurry Colseum. Eddie Nicholson of Lubbock will speak. general campaign leaders include Mike Reed and Larry Genuchi. goal is 51 350. Advance Gifts division aims 17 000. A nominating committee of five named to select next year’s officers. Tickets are 2 each.
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Lubbock
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Larry
Genuchi
Oil and Industry
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Jerry Vestal
Robert Clinton
Wayland
Ed Micah
Wilma Dillard
Lyle Deffebach
Joe Williamson
Ben Brock
Carol Davis
Scurry County United
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Dillard
Ed Micak
SION
Phote
Budget balance hoped by 1981 budget balance hoped by 1981
Conferees from the House and Senate reached agreement on a spending plan intended to reduce the federal deficit to its lowest level in five years. The accord signals a path toward balancing the government's books, though final approval and details remain pending.
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House
Senate
Weather drift and flood watch across West Texas
Cloudy cooler weather dominates with highs in the 60s to 70s and scattered showers through Friday. A flash flood watch remains in effect for southern southwest Texas while precipitation totals for 1978 rise to 18.52 inches year to date. In Washington the Senate acts soon after the House as conferees reach a deficit plan and tax measures totaling billions in revenue and relief for fiscal 1979.
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