Plains Cotton Growers board sets 2001 policy goals
The Plains Cotton Growers Board of Directors approves a set of short and long term policy goals aimed at farm bill changes. Key items include higher loan rates for cotton, removal of the loan cap, a second 1998 rate PF C payment, cottonseed aid, and a strengthened safety net via a marketing loan program, decoupled payments, a voluntary conservation program, counter cyclical price protection, MSIP concepts, and enhanced crop insurance.
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Shawn Wade
Plains Cotton Growers Board of Directors
PCG
Cotton Belt
Charles Stenholm
House Ag Committee
Larry Combest
Texas Cotton Producers Organization
Apathy and council worry from Brownfield resident
Eyvonne Crenshaw Palmer urges readers to challenge Brownfield city decisions. She cites Energas rate rises, a windmill project settlement, a proposed over 200000 park, and new trash and energy concerns. She argues for funding from donations only, warns against tax money use, and asks citizens to speak out.
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the Times
Brownfield
Bid-Corp
Flowers
California
City Hall
Eyvonne Crenshaw Palmer
Proximity and Wildcards in Boolean Search Tactics
A computer column explains proximity searches using Paul NEAR Smith to require within ten words, avoiding overreliance on full names. It then covers wildcards like the asterisk and question mark to match misspellings and variant spellings, with concrete examples such as B T, B?T, and related usage scenarios.
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Eric Spellman
Paul Neal Smith
Paul
Neal
Smith
Paul Smith
Paul N. Smith
John Smith
Paul Stone
Paul Near Smith
Reflections on Forgiveness Amid Strife and Jealousy
The column by Don McWhorter cites 1 Samuel 19 where Saul pursues David, highlighting jealousy and the harm of holding grudges. It urges forgiveness, peace of mind, and moving on to better things, noting personal hurt from anger and the value of reconciliation.
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Saul
David
Israel
Jonathan
Rescue dogs offer an easier, wiser older option for owners
WindHaven Counseling presents a column by Annell Decker urging adoption of rescue dogs. The piece lists top reasons to choose an older dog over a puppy, including house training, reduced destruction, calmer behavior, and already current vaccinations and spay or neuter status, with tips from rescue groups and foster care.
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Lr. Org
WindHaven Counseling
E. Hester
Brownfield
Annell Decker
L.P C
Adecker
Texasonline
Reader letter questions Energas bill hike and gas usage
Julie King voices outrage at last month's and this month’s Energas charges, wonders about the impact on households unable to pay, and suggests switching to electricity as a long term cost consideration. She asks how gas companies would fare if consumers cut usage.
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Julie King
Brownfield Park Gift Acknowledged as Gateway Project
Mayor Nancy Wade apologizes for omitting gift source for Entry Park. Land donated by Charles Isbell, Gene Ridgeway, and Richard Ridgeway came from the Joseph Thomas Hamilton family. City seeks volunteers via mayor or city hall to advance essential gateway park initiative.
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Charles Isbell
Gene Ridgeway
Richard Ridgeway
Joseph Thomas Hamilton
Garry
Brownfield
City Hall
Nancy Wade
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Rae
Terry County Ministerial Alliance
Faith Fellowship of Unity In Diversity
Don McWhorter
First United Methodist Church
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