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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1943
Page
4
A humorous column by Henry McLemore reflects on Army tobacco shortages and a Georgia man’s makeshift smokables as a wartime measure. The piece wanders through tobacco lore, homegrown remedies, and a civic note on inflation, ending with a quip about a Moscow powwow progressing but not reaching a legendary stage.
The piece argues against discarding or gifting government owned war plant assets. It warns such acts would aid enemies and urges private sector leadership to manage postwar conversion prudently. It questions exporting capital and machinery and recalls postwar German rearmament lessons.
Reports describe Yugoslav guerrillas and irregular forces expanding across large mountain areas. They are said to include units loyal to Mihailovic and Tito, aided by hundreds of officers from armed contingents and potentially Italian landing support. Allied sea and air protection could enable a northern advance and possible liberation efforts in Yugoslavia, Albania, and Greece.
A correspondent shares a field glossary of wartime gear repurposed by Marines. Items like steel helmets and ponchos become multiuse tools, from wash basins and icepicks to tent extensions and rifle raincoats, reflecting practical improvisation in the Pacific theater.
Cattle prices held generally steady with a week ago as heavier cow receipts caused some weakness in lower grades. Medium to good steer prices ranged from 13.50 to 15, heifers 12 to 14, and cows 11 to 13, with stockers and feeders largely sold to country buyers. Lambs and sheep stayed near steady, with good to choice 100 lb lambs at 14.50 and common lambs around 11.80.
In Austin on December 1 1943 Billy Andrews of the University of Texas boosted the team by kicking two goals after touchdowns in the Texas Tech clash, rising from waterboy to starter. He was also elected Mr WICA of 1943, honored by women students at UT. Andrews, a Delta Tau Delta from Dallas, adds to a week of acclaim.
The director of the Office of War Utilities urges confining Christmas lighting to private homes only. Exterior and interior decorations for streets and commercial establishments should be omitted to conserve electric bulbs and fuel. A nationwide campaign aims to save materials and energy during the Christmas season.
The report notes medium to good grades for livestock, with a price at five dollars per hundredweight. It references culls and common quoter practices as part of the pricing and selection process.
In the last fiscal year Texas Safety News reports 364478 Texans were examined for drivers licenses and 200518 failed their first test indicating a high failure burden.
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