Farm Labor and Immigration Debate Sees Labor Shortages
The piece argues U.S. farm labor cannot meet demand at competitive prices. It cites wage gaps and the need to import Mexican labor or import products, warns that top farms dominate production, and calls for government cooperation to supply affordable labor. It notes foreign investment growth and U.S. aid to foreign livestock and poultry sectors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
Agency For International Development
United States
Mexico
Deadline Looms for Local Drive on December 10
Thursday December 10 is the deadline for the local drive. A final push could help, but plans to pile corn in Brownfield streets are forbidden by a city ordinance still on the books.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brownfield
Army Band appeals to musically inclined men in Panhandle South Plains
Army seeks qualified men for Army Band service with training options from basic training to advanced music schooling. Lt. Col. Martin says applicants may join their preferred band after eight weeks or receive specialty instruction first. Details available from SFC Bill Jones at 1010 13th St. Lubbock or Porter 3-2821.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enoch G. Martin
U.S. Army
Panhandle
South Plains
Col. Martin
Army
SFC
Bill Jones
13Th St
Lubbock
Porter
Pioneer Gas Honors 12 Workers At Brownfield Dinner
Pioneer Natural Gas Company held its annual service awards dinner at Brownfield Country Club honoring twelve employees whose combined service totals 120 years. Rod Curry stood in for president Dr Stony Wall and announced awardees from the Brownfield district, with others recognized across the Panhandle amid weather disruptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brownfield Country Club
Pioneer Natural Gas Company
Company
Rod Curry
Lubbock
Texas
Unie
Curry
Stony) Wall
New York
Joe Price
Pioneer
Brownfield
Charlie
Gere
Lamesa
Fred Harwell
Buzz Cooper
Bob McDaniel
Seagraves
Wayne Cornett
Phil Jennings
Tahoka
Neil
Jackson
Crop Status Is Itemized Terry County Cotton Harvest Progress
Terry County cotton is about 95 percent open and 29 percent harvested as per the Texas Employment Commission Farm Labor Bulletin. Gins run 24 hours to meet demand while labor shortages persist with about 150 cotton stampers and nine general farm hands needed. Applicants may visit the Texas Employment Commission office in the Terry County Courthouse basement for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terry County
Texas Employment Commission
Farm Labor
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Pioneer Gas
BCC
Price
Brownfield District
James P. Hays
Wellman
Hughie Alred
John W. Flippin
Mable Ray
Bonnie Applegate
David J. Halfmann
F. Neil Borders
James O. Cooper
Fred H. Hartwell
Bo Wayne Cornett
Charles F. Gore Jr
Bobby T. McDaniel
J. A. Borum Jr
W. Tate
Optometrist
Santa
Lindsey’s
Lindsey
Structo
Old ST Nick
Dad
Mom
McGregor
Sor
Lionel
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