Official city and county paper for Alpine Texas
The Alpine Avalanche continues as Brewster County's only newspaper. This fifty fifth year publication serves Alpine and the Davis Mountains with local and state news. Notices, resolutions, and social cards are listed with set rates per line. Subscriptions: one year 6.00, six months 3.25. post office entry details noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Davis
Brewster County
Alpine
Davis Mountains
Imme
Texas
Fire prevention earns national wartime praise for industry
The War department awarded the National Board of Fire Underwriters an engrossed citation for fire prevention work aiding the army during the five years. General Eugene Reybold lauded fire protection as vital to military operations and noted the thousands of surveys and inspections that led to new equipment and safer practices, saving property in the war emergency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Board of Fire Underwriters
War Department
Washington
Boncd
Eugene Reybold
Kingmeres
We Have No Choice on World Peace and Freedom
A reflective piece argues nations must establish sound global peace to avert future civilian devastation. It cites World War II casualties and warns that future wars threaten civilians, urging citizens to guard liberty and avoid reckless groups. It then contrasts American life with ideal improvements, praising liberty and prosperity while urging careful, constructive change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
London
New York City
Getting Tough With Japan
In this opinion piece, the author argues that General MacArthur's firm approach to Japan reflects growing American impatience with Tokyo’s delaying tactics. It credits Truman and other leaders for pursuing a stern policy to eliminate the Japanese threat, contending that decisive action will safeguard future world security and deter crime among nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacArthur
Manila
Tokyo
Japan
Truman
Which Constitution Stands Paramount in Labor Row
Francia Hutcheson reports on a political clash centered on constitutional questions and union power. The dispute pits labor’s push for collective bargaining and political assessments against a broader claim that constitutional governance must protect liberty from union overreach. deMille defends individual rights, arguing the fight signals a broader defense of liberty against centralized control.
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deMille
Onj
Jtizens
Dire Fara
California
California Supreme Court
Tam
United States
Union
Germany
Italy
Local Bids Open For Campus Driveways At Sul Ross State Teachers College
Public notice lists Weaver H. Baker as State Board of Control chair seeking bids by 10:00 am August 31 1945 for repairs to campus driveways at Sul Ross State Teachers College Alpine Texas. Specifications are available from the Engineering Division in Austin. A certified check equal to 8 percent of bid price is required with bid as guarantee. Bidders must follow state law wage schedules and hours per House Bill No 54.
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Searea
Weaver H. Baker
State Board of Control
State Board of Contro
Austin
Texas
Su Ross State Teachers College
Alpin
Divison Board of Control
Rough Estimate of a Sea Side Lesson
An unnamed traveler meets an Irish riverbank water carrier and questions his work. The man jokes that he has carried all the water yet to come and plans to take his children to the seaside. They reach the station ready to board, but a final moment interrupts their departure.
State Board of Control Rejects Forms Right
The text notes Acts of the 43rd Legislature and states the State Board of Control reserves the right to reject any or all forms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Control
Also Mentioned on This Page
Susan Thayer
America
My. deMille
Francia Hutcheson
Tommy
George
Oliceman
Rlley Joe
Jim
Joe
Tcker
Georgia
GRET
Hilton Hotels
New Yorki
Believer
Stevens
Dayton
Taahua
Board of Education
Alpine Independent School District
Pam
Waldrum
Alpine School
Beatie
Alpine Lumber Company
Televis
Asher
Noor
CPL
Central Power and Light Company
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