Cotton farmers wary as prices slump in Stamford area
Local cotton growers voice concern over low prices and uncertain futures after a season of mixed yields, with 46 cent cotton easing spirits in the Stamford region. Conversation at coffee houses reflects frustration as growers discuss set aside plans and prospects for 1981 markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger
George
Lake Stamford
Stamford
Letz
David White
Billy Teichelman
Teichelman
United States
Lynn White
Area farmers hit by delayed rains face debt and doubt
The report notes area rainfall shortages spared some directions but left young farmers, including David White, struggling to cover debts as monetary relief stalls. White recalls hoping for fixes but voices frustration over Washington’s confusion. Congressman Charles Stenholm campaigns for a one year Farm Bill to buy time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David White
White
Washington
Charles Stenholm
Farm Bureau honors Burleson for Meritorious Service
Former Congressman Omar Burleson of Anson received the 1981 Texas Farm Bureau Meritorious Service Award at the 48th annual meeting in Corpus Christi. The award cited his 32 years as U S Representative for Texas 17th District and his work on estate tax exemption and farm policy. He served on Ways and Means and chaired the Home Administration Committee before retiring in 1979 and living in Abilene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omar Burleson
Anson
Texas Farm Bureau
Farm Organization
Corpus Christi
TFB
Burleson
US S
Texas
Carrol Chaloupka
House
Ways and Means
Budget
Foreign Affairs
Home Administration
Federal Bureau of Investigation
17Th
Congress
Abilene
House of Representatives
United States Congress
Santa Arrives in Stamford at Piggly Wiggly Saturday
Santa Claus lands at 3 p.m. Saturday in Stamford at the Piggly Wiggly Supermarket parking lot to kick off the Christmas season. He notes little snow yet and mentions air traffic controllers are back on the job.
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Santa Claus
Jolly St. Nick
Stamford
Santa
Light Rain From Cold Front Dampens Stamford Area
A cold front moved through Stamford causing light rain early Monday. Rain totaled .28 inch, boosting November to .30 inch, with normal November rainfall at 1.22 inches. Temperatures fell to a low of 28 degrees Wednesday morning, matching a 28 degree low from November 10.
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Stamford
Baseball meeting Monday for Stamford program 1982
Stamford Baseball Program holds an organizational meeting Monday at 7 p.m. at West Texas Utilities to elect officers for 1982, inventory equipment, and budget new gear. Past coaches and managers should bring equipment and uniforms. those unable to attend can call 773-5624. Entrance via back door.
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Stamford
West Texas Utilities Office
WTA
Darth Vadar to visit Stamford department store
Darth Vadar alias Terry Kelley will appear at a Stamford department store from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday in a Christmas season promotion. The event is organized by local merchants with Anthony's staying open until 7 p.m. through Christmas.
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Stamford
C.R. Anthony
Larry Loftin
Darth Vadar
Terry Kelley
Anthony’s
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West Texas Compress
Greg Jaklewicz
Denson
Sagerton
Bricksdahl
Farmer's Coop
Hughes
Avoca
Paymaster
Corinth
Smith
Farm Bureau
Willie Boedeker
Boedeker
Compress
West Texas
Kenny Tubbs
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