American Airlines to Launch First Jet Transcontinental Service
American Airlines introduces the 707 Jet Flagships in January, offering nonstop Los Angeles to New York service at 600 mph. The four engine jets carry 112 passengers and cargo, promising substantial time savings and greater comfort. By mid 1959 routes expand to San Francisco Chicago Dallas Washington Baltimore and Boston.
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Thanksgiving cheer and school chill in Alpine notes
Alpine teens enjoy a Thanksgiving break with homecomings and a Country Club dance featuring Sara Rogers Phil McGaughy Linda Kay Walter Vick Sue Bounds Freddy Davis Pat Holman Harry Miles Mary Anita Kay Herman Hudson Gula Morrow Tye Hilger Sharon Welch Bake Turner Sandra Thomas Joel Brown Charlene Watson Frank Lackey. Alpine High settles back to cold classrooms as the boiler nears retirement and some classes move to other buildings for warmth. The girls basketball team traveled to Van Horn while Marathon visits Alpine next week with B team at 6 30 and A team at 8 00. Fiesta de San Jacinto in San Antonio marks the 1836 Texas victory with a week long celebration.
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Walter Vick
Sue Bounds
Freddy Davis
Pat Holman
Harry Miles
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Herman Hudson
Gula Morrow
Tye Hilger
Sharon Welch
Bake Turner
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Fines Debited For Shooting From Automobiles In October
October violations in the Game and Fish data show 69 fines for shooting from automobiles, 69 fishermen jailed for lack of licenses, 34 dove killings during closed season, 33 dove bag-limit exceedances, 23 quail season jumps, 26 unplugged gun hunters, and 25 headlight arrests. Total arrests reached 457 with fines and costs totaling 10,956.87 dollars. five individuals served jail terms.
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Texan Oil History First Well Drilled at Melrose
Texas records note the first producing oil well was drilled in 1856 at Melrose Nacogdoches County by Lynis T. Barrett. The event marks an early chapter in Texan petroleum history and local industry development.
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