27 Dec 1981
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Newspaper
Brownfield News
Location
Brownfield, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1981
Page
1
District Conservationist Duane Moss outlined a sharp drop in Terry County cotton yield from 581 pounds of lint per acre in 1965 to 365 in 1969 and 170 in 1980, with 107 000 bales. He cited water loss, hail, pests, climate, and especially overplanting cotton as key factors. The county had 180 000 acres of cotton and 175 000 acres of grain sorghum in 1976.
Brownfield's December sales tax rebate reached 27,094 with year end total at 416,992, a 20.19 percent increase from 1980. Texas cities posted 41.4 million in December rebates and 656 million for the year, up 17 percent from 1980. Other area towns show similar gains, including Denver City with 1981 total rebates of 182,096 and a 29 percent rise over 1980. See Rotation.
In Lamesa during December 1981 rebates amounted to $45 828 compared with $18 080 in December 1980. The 1981 total rebates were $468 791 versus $425 210 for 1980 representing about 10 percent.
Terry County ranked 23rd among Texas counties in value of marketed petroleum production for 1980. Oil and gas output totaled 14.1 million barrels of crude oil valued at 305.5 million and 6.1 million Mcf of natural gas valued at 9.1 million, with royalty owners receiving 39.3 million. The Texas Mid-Continent Oil & Gas Association noted overall Texas output declined slightly from 1979, but starts in 1980 rose 16 percent.
As of January 1 1982 Texas drivers must show proof of minimum liability coverage for medical expenses of 10000 per person and 20000 for two or more, and 5000 for property damage. DPS Director Jim Adams says acceptable evidence includes the vehicle policy or a company document stating required coverage, with company name insured person policy period and policy number.
A reflective column laments fading public shock and trust in words. It recalls America's handshake era and notes American Seed Co despite 60 years of consignment sales failed from unreturned funds worth six hundred thousand dollars, blaming parents and youth.
The Crime Information Inc offers 300 dollars for information leading to the arrest and indictment of those involved in stealing 150 barrels of crude oil from the McGowen Well located 22 miles south of Pecan and Webb.
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