Texans awaiting crop survey data share 1971 72 report
About 22 000 Texas farmers will receive crop and livestock survey questionnaires from the Texas Crop and Livestock Reporting Service to support state reports. The 1971 72 report summarizes agricultural activity including grain sorghum plantings and yields, cattle and sheep markets, and rural development efforts.
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Texas Crop and Livestock Reporting Service
Texas Department of Agriculture
Austin
National Congress
Congress
House
Senate
Panhandle
High Plains
Department
TDA
Ten Most Wanted Men list sparks reflections and humor
A humor filled column muses on a published list of ten most wanted men, highlighting qualities of an ideal man while joking about office flirtations and politics. The piece transitions to weather, vacation mood, and a quip about an elderly woman's daughter and golf.
Democratic convention storm grows over Texas chair choice
Forecast for the State Democratic Convention in San Antonio on June 13 grows stormier as Agriculture Commissioner John C. White and National Committeewoman Carrin Patman back White to chair against Roy Orr. Patman accuses Orr of wrecking the party and warns of a disastrous outcome for Texas if he presides. Supporters of McGovern say Orr should not chair, while endorsing White as a fair alternative. Orr defends control and accuses liberals of trying to take over. The piece also notes criticism of the convention credentials committee and broader political maneuvering ahead of the July national convention.
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San Antonio
John C. White
Roy Orr
de Soto
Democratic Executive Committee
Carrin Patman
Gaenado
Patman
Orr
Texas
George McGovern
McGovern
Gov
George Wallace
Sen
Hubert Humphrey
Wallace
Humphrey
Galveston
Teaver
Senate
Selective Service
Melvin Glantz
State Supreme Court
Court of Criminal Appeals
Wichita County
Capsule College Capsule College
A teenager navigates a confusing world as adults clash over guidance. A minister rehearsing a Sunday sermon raises questions about practicing what one preaches. High-tension times mirror economic strains with jokes about recession and a car to tow a boat.
Conservation Comments On Weather And Soil Conservation
A discussion with R. J. Purtell, former Terry Soil and Water Conservation District director, stresses changing farming methods to work with weather. He notes bare land during January to April winds and May to June heavy rainfall causing soil erosion and moisture loss, urging new tilling, planting, and weed control to improve water use and soil productivity.
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R. J. Purtell
Purtell
Terry Soil and Water Conservation District
Great Plains
Bids opened for Brownfield West Ward School demolition
Trustees of Brownfield Independent School District opened bids for demolishing the West Ward School building in a special meeting at 7 30 p m in the Brownfield High School Little Theater. Completion is expected within 60 days.
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West Ward
Brownfield Independent School
Brownfield High School
Bert Baggett
Flame Room
West Hill
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Peewee
Virginia Atkinson
Adv. Mgr
Rio Grande Valley
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David Tobin Snowden
State Health Department
University of Texas Bureau of Business Research
State Board of Insurance
Larry Teaver
Billie Smith Bolin
San Angelo
University of Texas
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First Presidio Bank
Capsule College
Duane Moss
Soil Conservation Service
Terry
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Claude Hudgens
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Rialto Theatre
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