Israel moves toward peace talks after Camp David accord approval
Israel prepares for negotiations with Egypt after parliament ratifies Camp David agreements and calls for withdrawal of Jewish settlers from the Sinai if peace is achieved. Prime Minister Begin says talks could begin as early as next week with Sadat pledges to finalize within three months.
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Rio Grande Flood Crest Expected At Presidio
The Rio Grande swollen by heavy rain and releases from Mexican reservoirs was forecast to crest at Presidio well above flood stage late today. Forecasters said the crest would be reached as waters rose due to the combination of storms and water releases.
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Dallas area plane crash kills seven workers
Texas officials released the names of seven iron workers from Dallas Fort Worth area who died in a private plane crash. Connie Bowman 35 of Fort Worth was identified as the pilot. Other victims include Mike Bates 28 James Hodges 30 Richard Booth 20 A J 22 Dale Whittaker 21 and David Barton 37.
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TV PTA Guide Praises Some Fall Shows and Mary Tyler Moore
The SDN Column notes the National PTA Action Center TV Program Review lists Donny and Marie among the most commendable for quality and low content offensiveness. It questions a Mary Tyler Moore variety show amid industry stereotyping and hints that entertainment careers shift as audiences tire of familiar vehicle formats. WACIL McNAIR.
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Weevil Control Project Pushed in Scurry County
The Scurry County Producers Association pushes a cotton weevil control program with a $2 per acre fee. Early estimates show over 75 percent of cotton land committed. 90 percent needed for county funding. Milton Stephens urges unpaid farmers to join. calls from those who plowed up cotton or left acreage are sought. State agriculture officials will decide Friday morning if the 90 percent threshold is met.
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Survey Shows Snyder Firms Need More Workers
A survey by the Snyder Chamber of Commerce found current job openings and interest in adding staff. Bill Warner says area unemployment is low and firms must attract workers from elsewhere. Questionnaires went to local business leaders, with a March deadline for responses and an option to request forms by calling 573-3558. Attendees at the Scurry County Fair can meet congressional candidate Charles Stenholm at his Stamford booth.
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Top Booths At Fair Selected At Scurry County Fair
Judging wraps early as Scurry County Fair selects grand champion educational booth and honors in adult and junior divisions. Hermleigh Booster Club Jayceeettes Leisure and American Concerery top the educational adult list while Ennis Creek leads junior exhibits with 1st in class. Ira FHA and Helmleigh FHA win high school Future Farmers of America division as fair proceeds into Saturday night with Western Texas College Jazz Ensemble set for 7:30 p.m. at the coliseum stage.
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Neighborhood seeks help for disruptive youths
Question asks how a block can handle a pattern of sleep disruption and property damage by older youths who coerce younger children. Answer suggests discussing with law enforcement if there is property damage or disturbance, and contacting child welfare at 573-6501 or the county juvenile officer if children are unattended.
Carter Adopts Plan to End Three Day Rail Strike
Washington AP Carter administration to seek emergency action under the National War Labor Act as rail workers and industry negotiators fail to wrap up talks by the noon deadline. Labor Secretary Ray Marshall mediates with Brotherhood of Railway and Airline Clerks and Norfolk and Western Railway as James Reynolds coordinates. President Carter may announce congressional action or a news briefing at 4 p.m. EDT. Negotiations continue through the night with progress reported but several issues unresolved.
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Mob Leader In CIA Plot Says He Aided Assassination Case
WASHINGTON AP Trafficante testified under immunity before the House assassinations committee claiming he helped in a CIA plan to kill Fidel Castro believing he was aiding the U S government He denied acting as more than an interpreter and said he knows nothing of Castro retaliatory attempts The 63 year old Florida figure once ran Havana casinos and was linked to organized crime and Mafia crackdowns.
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Cloudy Warmth Forecast With Varied West Texas Readings
The Snyder forecast notes a Wednesday high near 67 and low around 54, with early reading at 7 am of 55 and total 1978 precipitation at 20.55 inches. West Texas will be mostly fair through Friday with partly cloudy southeast today, warmer afternoons in the middle 70s to 80s, and lows in the 50s to near 60 in southern and mountain areas.
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Tax bill heads to Senate with major income cuts
Washington AP reports a 23 billion tax measure advancing from the Finance Committee toward the Senate. It would cut income taxes for 68 million filers, with the Carter administration expressing discontent over large capital gains cuts that mostly aid higher earners. Debates expected early next week.
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