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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1942
Page
6
Fragmented OCR text from Alpine Avalanche shows rates for notices at ten cents per line for the first insertion and higher for subsequent insertions. It references upbuild section and dissemination, but the readable content is incomplete and lacks clear names or concrete events.
A reflective World War II column recalls December 7 and the first anniversary of the war. The author contrasts rationing with the Army’s vitality, notes soldiers’ pride in skilled radio and gunnery work, and emphasizes democracy and free speech as lived values in barracks.
An op ed extols the coinage farmistice as a symbol of farm influence in the war effort and postwar peace. It argues that farmers now stand equal with Eastern peers, contributing to Allied victory and shaping a future American peace with food as a key force. The piece frames farm power as essential to national standards and unity.
The piece laments aging arrogance in commerce. It argues that pride, jealousy, and the need to be perpetually correct cause friction among workers and leaders, noting Kent's troubles stem from vain and petty conduct rather than job performance.
A Granada review lauds Apache Trail for brisk pacing and strong ensemble including William Lundigan Donna Reed Ann Ayars Lloyd Nolan Chill Wills and Grant Withers. The plot follows Tom Folliard and his outlaw brother Pete Bill amid Apache raids at the Tonop Valley station where Rosalia guards the kitchen and Peso Bill seeks a sacred pipe before a climactic gun duel and surrender.
A reformer speaks to a young man about avoiding drink while a parishioner recalls past attempts to leave home. The Archbishop preaches on the joys of marriage, and two elderly women quietly depart the sermon, remarking on the reverend’s eloquence and their wish to know as much.
The Christian Science War Relief committee of The First Church of Christ, Scientist, Boston, reports more than 1500 branch units in the U S and overseas. Since Pearl Harbor it has moved over 66,000 pounds of durable clothing and bedding to Atlantic and Pacific coast locations for emergencies. Over 32,800 garments have been distributed to U S military personnel. a British transport vessel received 100 overcoats, and civilians and refugees arriving in the U S have been aided with clothing and relief, regardless of creed or race.
Severe freezing during the wets causes bud rupture in fruit after awakening in spring. The article notes ongoing aid to bombed Britain and refugees from Europe, with clothing and comforts distributed from Boston to Russia and knitted goods from England. In six weeks 1820 garments prepared for Russians. Overseas workers praised for rapid response, with material valued at about 1.5933 million dollars and motorized canteens sent to England. The committee commits to aiding war relief and collaborates with official agencies as needed.
A wartime call to action urges Americans to support the war effort by buying War Stamps and Bonds. The message stresses shared sacrifice at home and abroad, tying freedom to collective participation and urging continued purchase to ensure victory and keep America free and strong.
A teacher wrote to Mrs Jones about her son Robert wasting time being disobedient and disruptive. The reply urged by Mrs Jones told Miss Smith to discipline him at home with strong language. The anecdote highlights harsh attitudes toward student behavior.
In a village store a talkative worker explains that his dull job can be exciting. He recalls a gas explosion on a main street and says he later moved up a side street to help. The crowd listens as he speaks with admiring interest.
A garbled wartime report notes military police patrolling an internee area when observers report clothing breaches and tight gear. The item mentions belts and loops and Alpine trade, with unclear specifics about locations or authorities.
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