Dawson County Texas 1970 census reveals income and housing figures
The 1969 average family income in Dawson County was 70023 dollars versus 8490 dollars statewide, with per capita income at 8202. The report counts 16604 residents, 1.0 percent foreign born, 7.3 percent native born with one or both parents foreign born. Housing data include 5050 units, 4887 with at least one TV, 2447 with AC, 3139 with a washing machine, and 1676 with a dryer.
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Texas
Bureau of the Census
U.S. Department of Commerce
Operation Identification to thwart local thefts in Lamesa
The Lamesa Police Department and Independent Insurance Agents launch Operation Identification to deter theft by engraving a license or social security number on valuables. Ten electric engravers are loaned. tools, decals, and a personal inventory list aid rapid identification and recovery, with two community marking sites opening Sunday at 2 pm.
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Malcolm Harp Insurance
Henry Norris A zency
Ebbie Lee Insurance
J.D. Williams Agency
Gerry Brown
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Chie! Bobo
Conservation Measure Could Save Soil and Rain
Robert Kral, District Soil Conservationist, urges terracing to curb erosion in Dawsoo County. He cites 40,000 acres suitable for terraces and 1,400 miles of current terraces, noting 10 times more are needed to protect land and rainfall. With three extra inches of rain stored on 290,000 acres, potential gain reaches 21,750,000 pounds of lint valued at about 2.2 million dollars.
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Wilecotts
Stephen leny
Robert Kral
Kral
Dawsoe
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School Board okays ESAAP extension plan in called session
Lamesa School Board votes to apply for a four month extension of the Emergency School Assistance Program ESAAP. Alvin Cannady notes Congress has passed a continuing resolution. The extension covers personnel and limited supplies for Phase II, with processing required by Monday and Dallas approval.
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Alvin Cannady
Austin
Congress
Cannady
Dallas
ESAP
Agriculture Must Remain Fast Efficient Industry
Extension expert Kenneth Wolf told Noon Lions members that agriculture in Texas is a $10 billion yearly business, stressing high production with strong marketing. He cited rising costs, high exports, and a shift to part time farming and group marketing for future growth.
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College Station
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Noon Lions
Dawson County
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Texas
United States
Dress Revue Winners Announced in Dawson County
Connie Bartlett won senior division and Gayle Griffin won junior division of the Dawson County 4-H Dress Revue held Friday night at the Women’s Study Club building. Bartlett and Griffin will represent Dawson County at the District 2 Dress Revue next week.
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Connie Bartlett
Gayle Griffin
Dawson County
Women’s Study Club
Lisa Montgomery
Jane Drennan
Miss Bartlett
Miss Griffin
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