Alpine Avalanche and Davis Mountains Press Summary
Alpine Avalanche announces publication details and rates for the Brewster County paper in its fourth year. The notice credits Bennett as publisher and Mrs. C D Wood as society editor along with Mrs. An Alkire as Port Davis correspondent and notes pricing for subscriptions and notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grniciay
Ana Couny
Brewster C
Davis Mountains
Bennett
C.D. Wood
Society Hallor
Alkire Port Davis
Cf Walker
Alpine
Texas
Fourth War Loan aims for optimistic funding period
The article notes oversubscription of the Third War Loan and a reduced federal deficit, boosting optimism for the Fourth War Loan set for January 14 to February 18. It cites a target of around fifteen billion dollars, compares to prior sums, and mentions tax timing and Christmas spending reflecting strong bond buying capacity.
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Dallas News
No Secret at All pect in railroad operation soon after peace comes
In the near postwar period railroads plan to cut passenger fares and introduce lighter streamlined coaches and Pullmans. They aim to improve service while reducing costs, arguing that public patronage will determine success in a free competitive market. The piece emphasizes the importance of serving customers to keep business.
Ashes Make Poor Gunpowder in Fire Prevention War
A wartime fire insurance booklet outlines fire prevention work by the industry including an advisory bureau in the War Department and engineers protecting Army cantonments and depots. It discusses Nazi threats, prisoner issues, and the dangers of fires in war plants, urging public fire prevention at home to lower losses and aid production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Department
Goa
Kharkov
Naz
Berlin
Reich
Coal Mine Wage Accord Sparks War-Era Debate
The piece argues force and government control in the coal sector produced a controversial government contract with John J. Lewis as a wartime compromise. Wayne Morse calls the pact an anomaly that imposes wage terms on private property not party to the agreement, threatening individual liberty and property rights amid a government-run mine transition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grork
John J. Lewis
Wayne J. Morse
War Labor Board
Strictly Secret Reports Stir Abroad
Reports on traveling Senators caused disorder overseas though the matter was kept secret. The implication suggests heightened tension and political sensitivity affecting international perception and diplomacy.
Parade Ground Mixes with Jokes and Private Jones
A jumble of quips and vignettes about a late private Jones at parade, a sergeant’s retort, train passengers joking about Sunday school and family origins, a hotel bellhop exchange on manners, a misquoted line about death by Shelley, and an official note noting aliens barred from various professions across multiple states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones
Prospects for 1944 cattle feeding brighten on stocker moves
The 1943 season saw record stocker and feeder cattle movement from western ranges into feedlots. Government estimates show nationwide feeder cattle numbers near a year earlier, with November shipments in the Corn Belt slightly below last year. Lamb feeding also rises in some areas, notably Imperial Valley, offsetting declines elsewhere amid feed shortages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corn Belt
Colorado
Nebraska
Imperial Valley
Avalanche Honor Roll appears in scattered listings
A long list of names and locations is shown, including Earl W Anderau UIC and Mrs A M Turney among others from Alpine San Diego Fort Davis and El Paso. The item also notes cattle market prices in Los Angeles with ranges for steers heifers cows bulls vealers and lambs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl W. Anderau
UIC
NTS
San Diego
A. M. Turney
Alice Cowan
Alpine
Carrie Miller
Fort Davis
M. D. Hawes
Houston
Now
Guy S. Combs
San Antonio
F. P. Fulcher
E. L. Frazer
Alpine. Corp
C. B. Griggs
Marine Bass
Sanford
Fla
W. F. Clark
East Gulf
L. D. Harris
Pic
Petronilo Minjares
Kingman
Aris
New
Roy Bates
Noel
Myrtle Chaffin
Kansas City
David Chaffin
Hicks Gray
el Paso
Joe
Mulhern
G. W. Davis
Ft. Davis
Barry Scobee
M. H. Burke
Hanford
Los Angeles
Why Did the Censor Clip My Old Willkie Buttons
From Montclair New Jersey Marine Pfc Edward Meyerson asked his family to send Willkie campaign buttons. He explained the censor clipped a hole in the letter, prompting his request. The note lists numerous people sending gifts and signatures as wartime bonds appeal closes.
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Montclair
N. J
South Pacific
Edward Meyerson
Willkie
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Britain
America
Germany
Singapore
Corregidor
Tokyo
R. Clock of Destruction
Red Cross
National Board of Fire Underwriters
Bobby
Dad
England
Shelley
Oregon
Ohio
Certified Public Accountants
Avalanche
St. John
W. Mitchell
Virginia Young
D. N. Scott
J. F. Scott
F. Scott
R. S. Mangum
Lamb
A/C Inc
K. Whiteside
Corpora Christi
R. A. Whiteside
Wilton Youngblood
Pecos
Joan Martin
Tucson
Aria
Earl Fallis
Anthony
Indio
Calif
Camilla’ Henderson
C. Walker
Gertrude McKinney
Dallas
W. D. Measday
Merle Smith
Wichita Fall
Annie Kate Ferguson
H. G. Thompson
Riveris
Tex
Annie Kate Ferg
William
D. McMurrey Alpine
W. C. Massey
Ft. Hancock
M. A. Nixon
Joe Parker
Marion W. Hopson
Roswell
N.M
M. L. Hopson
Attie Jackson
Gail
Francis Miles
James Sloan
Austin, New
F. L. Clark
J. W. Nevens
Milford
Conn
Manuel B. Rodrigues
J. A. Anderson
W. G. Fielder
Waldron Properties
J.P. Rogers
Kerrville
D. J. Stinebaugh
Warrenton
M. T. Chastain
Murphy Johnson
Tom Gray
Verna Gray
Weatherford
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