Dust Bowl Drought Threat Looms Across Plains
A 1949 dust bowl analysis traces drought effects across 8 million acres in Texas New Mexico Oklahoma and Colorado plus eastern Mexico. It notes wheat failure soil erosion high losses and cattlemen selling herds while farmers faced scarce rainfall and overgrazing as roots of the dust bowl are explored.
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Central
Great Plains
Los Angeles
New York
States 3
Land Smith
Christian Science Monitor
Skdx
Oklahoma Pamie
Mexico
Colorado
Enoasl
Charles Goodnight
Soil Conservation Service
Louis F. Mer Till
Fort Worth
Mr. Merrill
Raechens
Sears
Dust Bowl reformers push soil revival amid drought era
The piece details dust bowl devastation and recovery efforts across the Great Plains. It cites soil conservation programs, government roles, and farmer adaptation including irrigation, cover crops, and district cooperatives. It notes improvements in land management from Texas Panhandle to Nebraska, with persistent economic strain on many farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calon
Nat
Stockman
Soil Conservation Service
Texas Pan- Sanvite-South Plains
Great Plains
Jmige Noel McDade
Texas Panhandle
Soll
Conservato
Sal F. H. Chilente
Bank Drealdent
Clayton, NM
Mones
Natural Science
Antique life boats and wreckwatch safety on British coast ships
A BBC report describes coastal lightships and their crews guarding dangerous rocks and sandbanks around Britain. Three ship types remain in service with aging wooden models limited to seven years, steel vessels newer but scarce, and a near antique Cassot Spit vessel praised by Audrey Hiewell. crews endure long patrols, regular surveys, and routine overhauls while weather tests push their limits.
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Diane
Mailers
BBC
Audrey Rummel
Nell
Cassot Spit
Auitrey Hiewell
Southampton
Nedlern Steel Vexse Tive Youngster
Hissel Spa
Af Shipping
Trinity Enue
Mr. Clark
Sewentham
Ix Niles
Chirk
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Swat
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