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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1947
Page
5
A terse item lists roles for ADUENEL as Assistant Editor Society Editor Fort Davis Correspondent Marathon Corn, indicating a multi role assignment across local reporting duties. The fragment suggests a staff designation within a newspaper or journal.
The piece weighs Truman’s Greece aid plan against United Nations aims, arguing the policy shifts risk scuttling the UN by drawing attention from Cairo toward a US led role, while recognizing the mood at Moscow and UN gaps. It suggests the crisis could spur reforms toward better international peace machinery.
New IRS ruling allows New York City bars with one television set to add a 20 percent amusement tax to drink prices. The note references older cinema and homely comforts while reflecting on simple pleasures and humane behavior.
A Washington critique notes Senator McKellar of Tennessee argues the Tennessee Valley Authority has Communist infiltration. It cites Georgia journalist Thomas L. Stokes claiming a TVA witness admitted Communist ties, though she refused to name others. The Morning News questions the insistence on widespread doubt among 140 million Americans.
A discussion on government loyalty and employee screening highlights the risk of disloyal actors within civil service. The piece argues for thorough investigations by the Civil Service Commission to prevent subversion, noting that infiltrators can operate secretly within government roles and threaten democratic freedoms.
A fragmented OCR passage describes Easter Seal programs aiding wheelchair users and children with crutches. It hints at camps, swimming, and school activities funded by donations, emphasizing gratitude for opportunities given to the marginalized through charitable support.
County commissioners called a bond election on May 3 to approve a $30,000 Easter Seals issue. If approved, funds will repay existing loans for highway fencing and road work, with a 2 1/2 percent tax rate. Failure could force new 5 percent debt for fence projects. Bonds mature in 10 years.
In Marfa Eddie DeVolin owner of the Flute Laundry and Dry Cleaners won the mayoral race with 413 votes. Write‑in candidate Gustav Raetzsch received 132 votes while J HM Marshall and Sam Humphreys were elected to the two open commissioner posts with 504 and 508 votes respectively.
Seventeen new motor vehicles were registered in the county in March according to the tax collector. The list includes J.T. Davis Buick sedan, Fayette Yates Buick sedan, J. F. Ritchey Chevrolet sedan, Mrs Geo A Brown Hudson sedan, Mrs J C Starnes Oldsmobile King Terry Jr Chevrolet sedan, Lee Martin Buick sedan, Mrs M W Hill Chevrolet sedan, C M Corkran Ford sedan, Fa Gallego Ford truck, W N Gourley Buick sedan, G O Rutledge Dodge express, W A Cooper Jr Ford pickup, B G Laxson Plymouth sedan, C G Morrison Ford sedan, W G Gulihur Ford coupe, Elizabeth B Elliott Plymouth.
Spring weather has prevailed in the Alpine area since spring began March 21 with a low of 40 last Sunday. Highs ranged from 77 on Monday to 81 on Wednesday. Flowers and fruit trees are in full bloom and many trees are leafing. Little west wind. residents call it the most delightful spring in years.
Duaiey H Underwood of the Border Patrol at the U S Immigration service received a meritorious service citation from the secretary of war and the Army Recommendation ribbon. The citation credits Staff Sergeant Dudley H Underwood for meritorious service in the Philippine Islands as a special agent, San Fernando Field office, 138th Counter Intelligence Corps Detachment, from March to September 1946, for establishing and maintaining an intelligence network aiding in uncovering vital information on subversive activities. His notable devotion to duty contributed to the CIC mission in the Philippines.
The tentative schedule for the Alpine Internationals and Juniors, sponsored by the local VFW post, outlines home and away games to fund a proposed post gym for community youth. Junior schedule begins April 6, with incomplete listings for further dates and opponents.
Hospital notes mention Mrs. Hope Swann, mother of Mrs. A J Joyce, receiving treatment as updates from Presidio indicate all home games will be played at Ramos field with the full schedule to be announced later.
Mark Barnett of Marathon receives treatment as does Mrs. M. H. Wynne of Fort Stockton and Miss Dorothy Jean Crawford of Alpine. Mrs. George Foster and Mrs. Fred S. Rogers of Alpine also listed for treatment.
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