Farmers optimistic as soil warms for spring planting
Soil conservationist Duane Moss says soil temperature must reach 60 degrees at eight inches, with thermometers in the 80s for several days. The area had seven 80-degree days in late April, with highs from 69 to 91. Local producers report good moisture, less prewatering cost, and strong hopes for a bumper crop despite uncertain prices.
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Cotton prices and farming rotation urged by local experts
County officials note cotton prices have fallen from 76c to 61c per pound, risking break even at about 60c. Experts urge crop diversification and soil-restoring rotation with grain sorghum and Chinese red peas to sustain yields and counter government incentives favoring cotton.
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Brownfield Students Roar to UIL Contests in Austin
Brownfield High School students will compete at the state level in University Interscholastic League contests. Parrott and Bryan Schermner were reported in serious condition. Lubbock Police Officer Glen Mark Shirley received treatment and was moved to a hospital. not believed seriously injured. Police evacuated the apartment building as fleeing suspects sped away. Police chief J T Churchwell defended the chase as necessary to catch a felon.
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Brownfield High to stage Wings and honor choir members
Brownfield High School hosts a Friday May 15 fundraiser dinner from 5 to 8 p.m. in Oak Grove Cafeteria with $3 tickets. Proceeds support choir camps. Austin league contests run Thursday through Saturday with regional science, poetry, prose and play entries. Wings, BHS first state level one act, directed by Lou Lindsey, debuts Friday at UT Hogg Auditorium.
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University of Texas
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Emily Stilson
John Udell
Kendall Moss
Chief Still Optimistic About Arresting Killer
Brownfield Police Chief J T Churchwell voiced optimism on Tuesday about solving the murder of 17 year old Dianna Lynn Bryant. Bryant was found strangled in a northeast Brownfield apartment after babysitting for a local resident. Evidence has been sent to out of town labs but no substantial leads have emerged. The paper also followed up on a rumor about a threat from a restaurant employee where Bryant worked.
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Weather report notes varied rain and hail sightings near Brownfield
Rainfall totals range from 0.2 to 2.0 inches across the area with Brownfield reporting 1.94 inches in April 1981. Reports include 1.5 inches southwest of Brownfield and hail near Meadow and Sea Graves. Temperatures swung from 36 to 91 degrees with several record highs and lows, plus winds and a tornado sighting noted.
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Brownfield
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Meadow
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Tokio
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Lester Short
R.J. Rowden
Terry County
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Earl Esrob
Tax Freedom Day and Wasteful Federal Spending
Tale By Lynn Brisendine critiques Tax Freedom Day occurring in early May and argues Reagan should slash ill funded federal programs. It cites examples of wasteful spending including millions on studies of clothing, dining, animals, and odd topics, plus overtime costs at the Justice Department, to claim government waste diverts funds from citizens’ needs.
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