Mitchell, Pat Jr 1972-08-04
Pat Mitchell, Stonewall County Judge, discusses the origin and progress of a 1971 rainmaking project in the county.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Pat Jr. Mitchell
Additional Parties Recorded: None
Date: August 04, 1972
Location: Aspermont, Texas
Interviewer: Jeff Townsend
Length: 40 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1: Changing character of the rainmaking contract reviewed,
Notes community attitude toward rainmaking,
National publicity cited,
Municipal water supply for Aspermont traced,
Need for rural water mentioned,
Future water program cited,
Recollections of past droughts,
Mistaken citation to Wiley Post’s concussion techniques,
Reasons for changes in rainmaking contract stated,
Examines origin of rainmaking in Stonewall County,
Comments on deterioration of confidence in the program,
Mention of newspaper coverage,
Recalls public attitude toward publicity,
Homer Berry’s application for cloud-seeding permit denied.
Tape 1, Side 2: Appeal to Governor Preston Smith mentioned,
Speculation on the future of weather modification,
Opposition letter read,
Expression of need for federal regulation in weather modification.
Range Dates: 1971-1972
Bulk Dates: 1971-1972
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