Census Officials Brace for Revisions in Texas Estimates
Regional Census director Percy Millard said Texas communities will scrutinize 1970 population estimates. Preliminary figures put Texas at 10,986,297, with half the population in seven counties. Officials expect final numbers near 11 million and foresee implications for legislative redistricting and urban growth policy.
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Weathered Red River Valley stalls spring planting in North Dakota
Rain-soaked fields across seven counties prevent plowing and cut into durum wheat output. Cass County estimates losses of 8 to 10 million dollars as only 35 percent of planting proceeds, later rain worsens the tally. Weather Bureau reports over 11.5 inches of rain since January with heavy March and April totals. Congressional figures Lagen and Mondale urge emergency action from the Agriculture Department.
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