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Town fights to keep its air service in Texas plains
Big Spring, a 40,000 resident cattle and farm town in Texas, fights to retain Texas International Airlines flights amid a nationwide pullback for lack of passengers and fuel shortages. Residents fear isolation if service ends, with Midland 60 miles away, Abilene 115, and Dallas far beyond. Local refinery officials and air force personnel rely on the air links, while the town’s modest terminal, signs reading zero passenger complaints, and inbound private planes underscore the community’s dependence on air service.
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van Benance
Tenns
West Texas Plains
Washington
Big Springs
Texas International
Wasp's Nest
County
A. G. Mitchell
Lawn
Welb Air Force Base
U. S
Texas Internatinal Mrlines
Hertz
International Plight 666
Airling
Keoe
Big Spring
Air Force
Tt Texas International
Midland
San Ane
Abilene
Ant Tarly
Dallas
Civil Aeronautics Board
Hobbs
Troswell
Jack Gulley
Frattle
The
Goodin Refining, Co
Isang