22 Sep 1978
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Newspaper
Snyder Daily News
Location
Snyder, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1978
Page
1
An explosion at a strategic petroleum reserve storage site near Hackberry, Louisiana, killed one man and seriously injured another. A massive underground cavern holding 7 million barrels of crude oil feeds the fire, seen 25 miles away, and it is expected to burn for at least two days. The blaze, amid an alligator-infested swamp, continues to burn and threaten the surrounding area.
Snyder High School hosts its football opener against Big Spring as the Black and Gold Band debuts at home. Director Don Eiring highlights band twirlers circle drills and a detailed onfield routine featuring Terri Dennis De bra Collum and Marla Jones with drum majors Dale Williamson and Paul Derringer.
The dollar rose slightly in early European trading but fell further against the Japanese yen. Gold prices declined as market activity echoed cautious sentiment ahead of key international meetings.
A jocular roundup quotes Henry of Levelland Sun News on car theft odds in Texas and Houston. notes about 60,000 vehicles stolen daily nationwide and repurposed parts sold across states. It mentions rumors of a conclave candidate Cardinal Cicolla and jokes on value of iron products. Various brief opinions from local editors and a quip on pocket devices and prosperity.
Senate Finance Committee backed a plan to raise income taxes automatically when spending grows beyond limits. The vote was 13 to 1 as lawmakers sought to force government restraint and require taxpayers to see why levies rise. A $4.2 billion capital gains tax cut was approved with a new minimum tax to fund the shift.
Reading at 7 am reports 56 degrees with a 0.25 inch precipitation. Thursday high 63 and low 51 followed by partly cloudy Panhandle through Saturday with scattered light rain and few thunderstorms. Warmer by Saturday with highs in the 60s to 70s and lows in the 50s. Total 1978 year precipitation stands at 18.77 inches.
The Texas Board of Human Resources voted to end the cash outlay requirement for food stamps. The plan, announced in Amarillo, would take effect around Dec 1 pending U S Agriculture approval. Dropping the cash rule could add about 102000 people in 30000 households to the 773000 Texans already on food stamps.
Secretary of State Cyrus Vance left Riyadh without a commitment from Saudi leaders to back Camp David. Syria then postponed his Damascus stop for now as a hard line Arab summit extended one more day. Brezhnev reiterated Soviet opposition, while Khadafy and Arafat aimed at Jordan to sway the plan. Jordan's Hussein maintained cautious dialogue with the United States.
Heavy rains across Scurry and neighboring counties refreshed farms and rangeland, boosting moisture for fall planting. Lake J B Thomas gained about 1 500 acre feet, nearing the 10 000 mark as runoff continued, with expectations of further rainfall and better winter prospects.
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