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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1955
Page
2
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In the Jan issue optimistic forecasts for Brewster County and Alpine highlight resumed quicksilver mining and new uranium prospects in Terlingua. Water and infrastructure plans include a $400000 hospital, highway upgrades, a new terminal, and a Sul Ross weather station ahead of a busy year.
The Avalanche notes events from 25 years ago including Southern Pacific Railroad seeking a new station in a chamber resolution, a Sul Ross mentored local baseball club backed by Alpine firms, and school trustees named with an unexpectedly large 201 vote. Also mentioned are a U S Highway motorcade response, Presidio road bond passage, park proposals in Big Bend, golf course support, Mitre Peak Park opening, constable election bid, Fort Davis school superintendent reappointment, city planning group formation, large bank deposits, and visitors from La Harmonia near Santa Helena Canyon.
A special directors meeting to discuss the National Wool Act and Section 708 is set for April 12 in Ozona. R W Hodge announces the 10 a m session in the County Court Room to consider a one cent per pound producer deduction funded only if two thirds approve in a summer referendum.
Educational column urges parents to limit student absences for non school events. It warns that missing classes lowers achievement, burdens teachers, and harms peer attitudes while suggesting Alpine schools strive to respect family wishes. It also references health class panels and caps and gowns debates.
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