30 Sep 1968
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Newspaper
Snyder Daily News
Location
Snyder, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1968
Page
1
The Boeing 747 superjet debuts on the Everett production line in a public ceremony attended by C. R. Smith. The giant jetliner carries 490 passengers, travels 6,000 miles nonstop at 625 mph, and includes a 100 ton cargo version. production targets 158 orders and about 400 more by 1972.
Key historical events noted include the Nuremberg war crime verdicts of 1946 with 11 death sentences, 1787 world circumnavigation, 1846 ether first used as anesthesia, 1913 U S Army aviation strength, 1953 Eisenhower names Warren chief justice, 1954 Nautilus commissioned, 1955 UN Algeria debate walkout, and other national milestones. The list mentions Atomic Energy Commission activity, JFK pledge, and Johnson solicitor general selection.
Snyder area reports highs around 82 and lows in the low 50s with 7 am readings near 51. Northwest to West of the Pecos show clear to partly cloudy skies tonight and Tuesday with highs 82 to 92 and scattered showers limited to extreme south and mountains.
Complete returns from Sundays referendum show a 92.2 percent approval for a military backed constitution that cuts the monarchy's power and creates a strong executive. Premier Papadopoulos hailed the vote as broad democracy while opposition was banned and martial law remains.
About 85 people attended a breakfast signaling the start of the Scurry County United Fund fall campaign. The drive seeks 38,805.60 dollars to support 10 agencies including the Boys Clubs, Red Cross, Salvation Army, Boy Scouts and several Texas health and welfare groups. Joe Pitts of American Magnesium spoke at the kickoff held at First Baptist Church. Campaign headquarters opened in the Chamber of Commerce building, with mid-morning pledges totaling 5,928 dollars from the advance gifts division and workers mobilizing for the general drive.
A Sunday dynamite blast shattered a six unit downtown office, blowing a hole in the sidewalk, bent a door frame, and tossing ceiling debris. No injuries were reported and FBI agents were present as investigators questioned a mysterious unmarked office thought to be CIA recruiting, with further window damage across South Main Street.
A welding demonstration is set for 7 p.m. today and Tuesday in the Snyder High School shop. The event is open to the public with no admission fee.
Hubert H. Humphrey warned that democracy faces destruction from both left and right extremism and from third party threats. He spoke at the Mormon Tabernacle after confrontations with antiwar protesters in Seattle and Portland, praising order while criticizing fear and racial prejudice.
Billie Sol Estes, serving 15 years for mail fraud, filed a petition for a shorter term. His wife Patsy disclosed the move from Abilene, noting the pardon process involves the pardon attorney, attorney general, and the president. She said the family hopes for leniency or parole, while remaining wary of disappointment.
Secretary of State Dean Rusk arrived in New York for ten days of diplomacy including meetings with Abba Eban U Thant and Emilio Arenales. Eban signaled Israel will explore all options for lasting peace and set to outline ideas in an October speech while denying a Soviet plan and stressing recognized boundaries.
USS New Jersey, a 56 000 ton vessel, returns to service off the Vietnamese coast amid debate over its usefulness. Navy officials insist the nine 16 inch guns will be valuable while critics doubt there are enough targets.
Milwaukee AP report shows Gov. Spiro Agnew urging a better life through the law as he defends Nixon's leadership amid rising crime. He condemns violent dissent while praising lawful opposition and reiterates commitment to Vietnam and a strong national resolve.
Port Houston buzzed with activity as shippers raced to unload vessels before midnight strike by longshoremen. Officials expect about 15 of 24 ships in port to beat the deadline. five more set to arrive. Two thousand workers in Houston unions back nightly pickets if negotiations in New York fail, affecting Maine to Brownsville ports.
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