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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1954
Page
11
The Alpine region reports an all-time high annual rainfall through January to December 1931 to 1953, with notable events including January 6 7 precipitation around 30 inches and total monthly figures showing heavy snow and sleet. The record signals extreme weather impact across the year with several deep snow events and accumulated precip totals.
Fort Davis notes visitors and events from the area. Dozens of residents and relatives travel through Fort Davis, including Dobies, Bentleys, Rowleys, and Prudes. The Baptist W M A discusses Indonesia and freedom while UT Library programs film outreach.
Ordinance No 316 revises water charges in Alpine Texas adding a 3000 gallon monthly minimum with graduated meter fees and 30 cents per 1000 gallons for excess use. Rates take effect on bills due October 1 1954 and repeal conflicting ordinances. Local notes report camp meetings visits and a Boy Scout return of a lost clipboard.
Principal James Crawford announced the Alpine high school registration schedule for the 1954 55 term. Seniors register Aug 19 20 followed by Juniors Aug 23 24 and Sophomores and Freshmen Aug 25 26 27 with stragglers Aug 30. Registration runs 9 am to 12 noon and 1 pm to 5 pm in room 12.
Houston patrons voted on a $5 million bond July 24 to address classroom shortages, seen as temporary. Officials note larger needs loom as estimates place 245,000 classrooms required in 43 states in 1952 with later projections up to 400,000 in 48 states by 1960.
A quotation on courage and endurance appears on the wall of New York Citys American Museum of Natural History. It extols fearless living and the duty of life as the measure of true manhood for those who accept death without shrinking from joy.
The piece argues America is near a practical answer to scalable electric power from atomic energy. It outlines feasible plant types, operation methods, and expected costs, projecting private financing and no government subsidies within five to ten years. Fuel element development remains, with efforts from the Atomic Energy Commission and GE scientists driving progress.
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