West Texas eyes desalting brackish water despite costs
The report analyzes desalination of inland brackish waters in West Texas for municipal and industrial use. It notes high pretreatment costs and uncertain supply quality over 30 years, with political risk in diverting water from Mississippi Valley interests. Congressman Burleson urges thorough study of all new water sources.
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Childress County
North Carolina
West Texas
Burleson
West
Texas
Mississippi Valley
Mules Gather for Summer Hayride in Rural Area
A Slaten area farmer notes mules are dependable for farm work in Lubbock County and neighboring counties. He mentions families stopping to watch the animals and children visiting to see the mules. A hayride planned for Shelley Hughes' fifth birthday features an old fashioned wagon ride.
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Henzier
Lubbock
Fontight
Pam
Hiteh
Pearl” Tao Wacon
Shelley Hughes
David Hughes
Heteler
Acoe
South Plains Cotton Prospects Brighter Amid August Weather
Cotton researchers report brighter prospects for South Plains crops due to strong light intensity despite cool August temperatures. Ray notes August sun helped fiber development, while continued coolness may still affect micronaire and overall quality depending on next growing period. Grain sorghum prices and harvest logistics also press on regional markets.
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L. L. Ray
South Plains Research and Extension Center
Here
Ray
South Plains
Lubbock
W. S.bill Palmer
U.S. Department of Agriulture
JP Sets Bond In Gun Death Slaying in Weber Drive Area
Willie Karl Whontas 2 of 2616 Weber Drive is charged with fatally shooting Floyd Davis 25 in a Wednesday night incident. Witness Ic L Nelson 67 heard arguing and shots. Davis body found on apartment steps. Funeral services handled by borsey and Wheitls Funeral Home in Waco.
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Justice of the Peace
Lecroy
Willie Karl Whontas
Weber Drive
Floyd Davis
Ic. L. Nelson
Davis
Thomas
Nelson
Borsey and Wheitls Funeral Home
Waco
Smith Seeks Platform Input as Daley Praised
Lieutenant Governor Smith presses for ideas to shape the state Democratic platform ahead of the September convention. He commends Chicago Mayor Richard Daley for handling protestors during the national event and reports over 1,500 questionnaires returned by delegates and alternates. Education emerges as a top recommendation while the committee drafts the platform for the governor’s convention.
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Daley
Smith
Chicago
Richard Daley
Sen. H. Jd
Dod Blanchard
David Casey
Socal
Amon
Gin Firm Named In Labor Suit
The West Texas Cotton Belt Gin Service of Lubbock is accused in a federal suit of violating the Fair Labor Standards Act. Attorneys for the U S Department of Labor seek an injunction to stop further violations and an order for retroactive minimum wages and overtime. The suit, filed with a Dallas counterpart, names S. T. Senter of Dallas and three firms he manages as chief stockholder. The other two firms are in Dallas.
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West Texas Cotton Belt Gin Service
Lubbock
U.S. Department of Labor
Dallas
S. T. Senter of
Kiesinger Opens Turkey Iran Afghanistan Tour
Chancellor Kurt Georg Kiesinger began a ten day tour visiting Turkey Iran and Afghanistan to discuss regional issues and strengthen ties with key allies.
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Kiesinger
Bar Group LeLs Meeting Today
Lubbock County Bar Association held its first meeting of the new year at Teese Air Force Base Officers Club. Principal speaker Leo Brewster of Fort Worth spoke on a multi year legal topic. Halbert Woodward, U.S. District Judge, introduced him. The event was sponsored by Mag. Anthans Faring, judge advocate at the base.
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Lubbock
Key Association
Mulitary Assistice
Commissioners Meeting Called for Lubbock County Court
A called meeting of the Lubbock County Commissioners Court was set for today in a workshop session led by Judge Rodrick L. Shaw. The agenda includes parking for county employees, space allocations in the near-complete old post office building, and routine items.
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Lubbock Cottent ¥ Commissioners Court
Rodrick L. Shaw
Uith Street
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