CP and L Kilowatt Hours Surge to New High in South Texas
CP and L reported higher electricity use in 1963 with residential sales up 52.9 percent over 1962 and commercial, industrial growth leading the gains. The year featured major transmission upgrades including 138000 volt lines from Corpus Christi to Seadrift, a 175000 kilowatt unit at Victoria, and new substations in Corpus Christi Port Lavaca and Edinburg. The utility served about 267000 customers, spent over 14 million on new facilities, and planned continued expansion in 1964 to meet rising demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cp&l
South
Texas
Omer
CPI
Central
Ter and Light Company
Industrieies
Elec- Texas
Victoria
Nueces Bay
Corpus Christi
Lon C. HM
Seadrift
CPL
Uvalde
Brackettville
del Rio
Texas Transmission System
Port Lavaca
Edinburg
South Texas
Financial note with balances and allocations
The text lists common stock par value and capital accounts, including loans and retirement allocations. It shows figures for assets and liabilities such as 983,478.99 and 2,244,070.23 with various deductions and postings to accounts. It references captions like AL CAPITAL ACCOUNTS and AL LIABILITIES AND CAPITAL.
Tax deadline reminders for farmers and ranchers in 1969
Tax officials remind farmers and ranchers that estimated tax returns for 1969 are due February 17 for final reports, with a possible extension to April 18 for those filing estimates and paying due taxes. Eligibility hinges on earning two thirds of income from farming or ranching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harricon Ewing
Internal Revenue Service
Hartingen
IRS
Internal Revenue Office
Waggoner Carr To Lead Texas Cancer Crusade
Texas Attorney General Waggoner Carr was named head of the Texas Division American Cancer Society Cancer Crusade, guiding 80,000 volunteers to raise 1 575 203.11 in contributions. Carr was elected to the State Board and Executive Committee as the month long drive begins in April Cancer Control Month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas
American Cancer Society
Houston
Waggoner Carr
Carr
United States
Gulf redfish study reveals limited bay to Gulf movement
A Texas Parks and Wildlife Department study reports Gulf of Mexico redfish largely stay within bays with minimal movement to the Gulf. Juveniles may enter the Gulf but rarely return to bays. black drum impact on redfish habitats is noted. sport and commercial landings are cited with fluctuating abundance due to freezes and salinity.
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Harry Foehner
Gulf of Mexico
Gulf
Joseph P. Breuer
Harlingen
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
Ernest G. Simmons
Rockport
Sport Fishing Institute
Atlantic
Planning Tempo Increases For 27th Texas Citrus Fiesta
Plans for the 27th annual Texas Citrus Fiesta in Mission February 12 to 16 move ahead after the holidays. Co president W W Warbritton says committees are active and other Valley communities report participation. The five day schedule includes Coronation of Miss Mitchell and King Citrus, exhibits, flower and ceramic shows, style shows, a Queen and Princesses ball, and kart races at Moore Air Base with total prize money around 1000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mission
W. W. Warbritton
Warbritton
Valley
Conway
Fontana Motel
Bryan Park
Community Center
Mission Community Center
Curiana
Moore Air Base
M. E. Anderson Tract
Recommendations In Weed Control By Chemical Use
COLLEGE STATION The Texas Agricultural Extension Service reports growing use of chemicals for weed control by cotton growers to save time and labor. Pred C Elliott lists 1984 chemicals for pre emergent and post emergent use including dio rea monuron herban prome tryn with trial candidates dacthal and trefia. He notes diuron plus surfactant and herbicidal off for post emergent and prametryne plus a surfactant on trial. Lateral spraying remains common, with naphtlia general weed oils or diesel oil used. Dalapon advised for Johnsongrass spot treatment and Poiuron layby is the sole chemical for at treatment. Flaming with butane or propane fuel is now used for weed control. over 3,200 flame-equipped cultivators were used in 1962. Rotary hoes remain popular for weed and grass control and planning is urged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Station
C. Elliott
Texas Agricultural Extension Service
Elliott
Elliott Save
Elion
Revntes Elliott
Salews
Hospitals and You Visiting Hours and Patient Rest
Hospitals emphasize rest as essential to recovery and limit visiting hours to avoid disturbing patients. No Visitor signs reflect doctors’ instructions to protect patient sleep, with recommended small doses of visits and precautions regarding children.
Five Counties Added For Federal Crop Insurance Cover
Cotton farmers in Cochran Deaf Smith El Paso and Gaines counties and grain sorghum growers in Deaf Smith and Randall counties become eligible in 1964 for Federal Crop Insurance. Texas director Ben A. Jordan Jr. notes about 12 000 farmers in 15 Texas counties have already received over 1.4 million dollars for 1983 losses with final payments expected above 2 million from premium funds.
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College Station
Cochran
Deaf Smith
el Paso
Gaines
Randall
Ben A. Jordan
Texas
Federal Crop Insurance Corporation
Jordan
Citrus Entomology Course To Begin At Citrus Center
Weslaco offers Spring courses in Citrus Entomology and Valley Soils at the Citrus and Vegetable Training Center of Texas College of Arts and Industries. Registration Tuesday January 14 at 7 30 p m. Each course runs ten weeks two evenings per week and yields three college credits. Rex Reinking and Dr. Robert F Leyden teach the classes.
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Weslaco
Citrus and Vegetable Training Center
Texas College of Arts and Industries
Valley Area
Training Center
Rex Reinking
Center
Robert F. Leyden
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Bank
Federal Reserve District No. 11
Merchants Marine State Bank
Cameron County
Federal Bankame
Sens
Coneste
Individusis
Individuaie
Posta
Inepeene
AL Penenrs
Eccomnt
Flinbiin
Hem
Deltars Cte
Joe Sne
Gallia
Cen — Trump Ard N. Reedert
R. Dusek
Cameron
Nereby
Peter
Latona
Texas Cancer Crusade
TRS Caples
Parmer’s Tax Guide
Wonnie Spux
Amen Club Neues “Bee
Cenas
Tennessee Game and Fish Commission
Douglas Reservoir
Weekend News
Berkeley
California
Lake Merced
San Francisco
Port Isabel
Gerald Geyer
Memorial Hospital
Seminole
V.T.C
Brownsville i. Wewnentemp Basin
Isabel Padre Island
Depenadble
Charter Service & Tours
Valley Transit CO
Jake Reeves
Y Mart
Citrus Center
SNC
Connecticut Bank
Greed Lumber
Brownsville
Frontier Lumber Co
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