By September, West Texas crude prices rose to 50 cents per barrel. Increases in drilling and pipeline construction enhanced the local economy, and major oil companies began to move skilled workers into the region. Grace Hendricks set a world record at the American Legion's jack rabbit roping competition in Odessa, lassoing a rabbit in just 5 seconds. Bronchos posted 0-9 record, which included shutout losses to Marfa, Wink, Stanton, Midland, Iraan and Brownfield. By end of July 300,000 young men are employed in federally funded public works projects.
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