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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1939
Page
4
Subscription price details show one year for two dollars and six months outside the county at one dollar twenty five cents. The notice notes second class matter status at Alpine Texas Post Office under the 1879 act.
The article argues that despite domestic and foreign dangers the U S stands stronger than other powers. It cites Morgenthau statements on stable excise taxes and possible social security changes as boosts to industry and business, and stresses protecting key domestic industries from foreign competition while sourcing tin nickel and manganese abroad as needed.
Visiting American dignitaries discuss a proposed five million dollar memorial and lighthouse to Christopher Columbus in the Dominican Republic. Dominican authorities claim a lead coffin on display contains Columbus remains, challenging the long-disputed history of his burial sites.
A study demonstrates potential direct neural signaling in ants linking brains at distance. In trials, a single ant exposed to sugar triggered rapid responses among nearby ants across a gap, suggesting interconnected signaling in the colony.
Regular U S to Europe air service begins this summer with a pioneer flight from Baltimore using the Boeing 314 flying boat. The 42 ton craft carries 72 passengers, 106 foot hull, 17 hours 32 minute Baltimore to Azores leg, crew of six, no passengers on maiden test, veteran pilots hold master pilot ocean flying boats rating. Stops may include Horta Lisbon Marseille Southampton and Foynes with Bermuda possible. America strengthens its overseas aviation lead.
Rear Admiral Harold R. Stark, commander of the cruisers of the shuttle force, will become the United States Navy’s highest ranking officer when he succeeds Admiral William D. Leahy as chief of naval operations on May 6. Stark, 58, will serve a four year term with the rank of full admiral. Born in Wilkes-Barre, Pa., November 12, 1880, he graduated from the Naval Academy in 1903 and rose to rear admiral in 1934.
The Panama Canal bristles with guns and fighting machines yet could be closed if enemies blow up locks. Historical sailing ships traversed the long route around the Horn taking a year. Congress views most canal suggestions as fantastical schemes.
Dr. Charles N. Gould of the National Park Service describes the Big Bend region as unique in the United States for its geological features. He notes a vast graben, volcanic activity in the Tertiary, and formations from Lower to Upper Cretaceous. The proposal for an international park would span Brewster County and parts of Coahuila and Chihuahua with funding and acquisition efforts underway.
A morning call from the gas company asks Mrs. Smith about a malfunctioning item in her house. Mrs. Smith confirms the issue is upstairs and a person is involved.
A pupil writes a sentence using the word analysis but the teacher’s instruction to look up the term is misread as a problem. The slip humorously shows the word split in the student's response during an English test.
Two men talked on a street corner and joked about time as one staggered away. The exchange hints at a crooked meeting and a possible petty con in a city block setting.
In a Greek history class a pupil was asked to tell the tale of a famed figure. The exercise aimed to assess comprehension and narration skills.
The Rev. Leonard Aldrich of Burlington Vermont, a minister for 66 years, says he has missed only one Sunday due to illness demonstrating long standing faithfulness to his congregation.
A humorous note traces a dog named Au gust who leaps at conclusions. The tale weaves month names and animal targets with playful wordplay and a final line about September ending August.
A cautious mother skunk leads three youngsters through the woods when a big black bear approaches. The mother orders them to spray, using defense to deter the threat.
Gus Johnson, an insurance agent of Baldwin Park, California, argued with Peeeee ee ed after a neighbor fired at a gopher. The incident prompted questions about safety and neighborly conduct.
A damaged OCR snippet hints at a sale listing in an unknown locality. Readable terms suggest a vendor offers goods for sale with implied prices or items, but key specifics and exact place are missing.
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