Rodgers, Mrs Nilah 1973-08-27
Mrs. Nilah Rodgers, news reporter and free-lance writer, discusses reasons for separation of administration in Lamb and Hale Counties regarding the hail suppression project. She also discusses the controversial attitudes of the community and presents interesting facts on weather modification.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Mrs. Nilah Rodgers
Additional Parties Recorded: None
Date: August 27, 1973
Location: Littlefield, Texas
Interviewer: Jeff Townsend
Length: 35 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1: Organization of hail suppression program examined,
Opposition to the program mentioned,
Referendum recalled,
Reasons for separation of Plainview group from Atmospherics, Inc. explored,
Cost of program and credibility examined,
Origin of Lamb County’s Better Weather Inc. discussed,
Operation of Lamb County project,
Opposition activities recalled,
Tom Henderson cited,
Popular magazine article written by Mrs. Rodgers cited,
Rainmaking facts presented,
Opposition from South Dakota, Washington farmers,
Irving Krick mentioned,
Other magazine articles reviewed,
Attitudes on seeding tornadoes,
Weather modification history in Plainview presented,
Problems with objectivity examined,
Atmospherics, Inc. evaluation discussed,
Dissatisfction with hail insurance.
Tape 1, Side 2: Operation of Lamb County project,
Controversy examined,
Humorous anecdote on opposition meeting recalled.
Range Dates: 1950-1973
Bulk Dates: 1950s
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