Lowrimore, H B 1972-07-19
H. B. Lowrimore, Plainview service station operator, expresses his opinions toward the weather modification programs in Hale County.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: H.B. Lowrimore
Additional Parties Recorded: None
Date: July 19, 1972
Location: Plainview, Texas
Interviewer: Jeff Townsend
Length: 20 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1: Recollection of Gordon Clauser’s 1950s weather,
modification program in Hale County,
Nature of the 1950s program explained,
Recalls skepticism of local people toward the program,
Death of Gordon Clauser described,
Mention of irrigation in the Plainview area,
Discussion of hail suppression controversy,
Statements on the referendum,
Expression of attitude toward Texas water plans and federal control in weather modifications,
Claims of empirical evidence of cloud seeding effectiveness.
Tape 1, Side 2: Blank
Range Dates: 1950s-1972
Bulk Dates: 1950s
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