Farm price declines outlined by Hightower prompt concerns
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Jim Hightower outlines how falling prices for wheat cotton rice beef and corn fail to cover production costs, warning that long term farming viability is at risk across multiple crops. The piece also notes discussions on funding for local volunteer groups via permanent endowment funds and a cautionary animal welfare anecdote about ticks on stray dogs observed by an ASPCA inspector, with a final moral urging responsible pet care.
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Texas Agriculture
Jim Hightower
John Bingham
Jim Matthews
Amarillo Area Foundation
Collingsworth County
Bingham
A.S.P.C.A
Carol Clouseau
Clouseau
Henry Wells
Texas lawmakers weigh South Africa divestiture and budget risk
In Austin, Black Caucus chair Paul Ragsdale pushes divestment scrutiny as oil prices threaten Texas finances. Gov Nikki Hobby warned of possible tax rises if oil falls. the piece notes political calculations ahead of elections and new appointments to state posts. It also lists recent federal votes and nominations in Washington.
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Austin
Texas
Black Caucus
Paul Ragsdale
Dallas
Ragsdale
Gib Lewis
Lewis
Bill Hobby
Hobby
David Young
WTU Announces Personnel Changes at West Texas Utilities
West Texas Utilities Co. board action reorganizes accounting and finance staff. George Woodfin becomes Treasurer and Assistant Secretary, David Carpenter appointed Controller, Sherwyn McNair named Assistant Treasurer, and Wendy Hargus promoted to Controller supervision. Don Shahan resigns to join Public Service Co. of Oklahoma in Tulsa May 1.
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West Texas Utilities Co
WTU
Glen D. Churchill
Larry Connors
Con
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Wellington
West Avenue
Henry W. Wells
Texas Press Association
Panhandle
National Newspaper Association
Jane
Lae
Lyndell Williams
Bob Maloney
Texas Appeals Court
Lynn Nabers
Texas Sesquicentennial Commission
Odessa
Ray Stoker
Texas Highway Commission
Washington
Congress
HOUSE
Playboy
Playboy Magazine
Library of Congress
Beau Boulter
Charles Stenholm
Larry ‘Ombest
Langford Bros
Coconoco
Boulter, Stenholm and
Combest
Senate
Lloyd Bentsen
Phil Gramm
Bentsen
Gramm
Crossroads Hwy
Childress
Betty Efird
Pendleton Electric
Margaret Pendleton
Chester L. Harrison
Optometrist
Daily Wear
AO Soft
Metro
Bausch & Lomb
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