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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1941
Page
4
An historic account describes influenza research from 1920 to 1980s at Rockefeller Foundation labs. Ferrets proved resilient to a new oil-based vaccine after initial failures, trials with human volunteers showed antibodies rising, and large doses were shipped to Tingland amid wartime fears.
British empire shaken by the death of Sir Frederick Banting in an airplane crash while en route to Rag to press a new method against poison gas. Banting, Nobel laureate for diabetes work with MacLeod in 1923, had Canadian government support and other medical advances in cancer and blood transfusion research. The crash ends a career pivotal to wartime medical science and possibly to countering gas attacks.
The president urged ending unnecessary strikes as national security faces racketeering in labor amid wartime needs. The Waco Times Herald notes the Senate and House moves on stricter driver license laws and funding for the Highway Patrol to improve traffic safety, signaling progress after a tense debate.
A humorous exchange during a campaign tour features Mrs Mactavish spotting the Jones family at supper and Mr MacTavish urging a porch display with a toothpick. The candidate recalls anxiety about speeches but notes relief at avoiding the back platform.
A four year advertising manager voices praise for a new follow-up system that would extract funds from colleges. An Irishman is gored by a bull after recovering from an earlier scare, the bull pawing the ground as it charges. Mike remarks the Irishman would think he was betrayed on purpose.
A physician jests about a patient’s behavior and head pain noting the “halo” around the patient’s head is overly tight. The exchange suggests a comical miscommunication about symptoms and medical concern.
Texas Game Department trappers report 6 301 coyotes trapped in the last 90 days as predator control continues for at least 30 more days. Executive secretary notes trapping targets areas with high coyote damage to game and calls for continued enforcement and humane methods. Read the Classified Ads.
In his eye burned a hundred thousand dreams of resolve. He chased, she evaded, gasping breaths marked the pursuit. His hour arrived and his purpose would not be denied.
March 28 vehicles registered in Brewster County mark the highest tally since October 1. The year 1941 totals 68 with numerous Alpine and Marathon entries including Chrysler, Chevrolet, Buick, and Ford models. Wildlife notes report cheap coyote trapping by the Game department at 50 cents per animal plus trap costs.
French Co incident at Marathon involving a Chevro let truck. Theodore Wyf of Blenheim, Canada, reported two cases of beer stolen and was arrested for selling liquor, receiving a 60 day jail term.
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