Fort Davis Officers Row Gets New Roofs in 1963–64
The Mission 66 program at Fort Davis National Historic Site advances with cedar shingle roofs on Officers Row. Robert L. Guyler Construction Co. of Lampasas is the low bidder, work began in December 1963 and aims for April completion. Visitors in January totaled 2,600 from 19 states and one Cuban refugee now employed in Venezuela, while Ranger Robert Dunnagan teaches mountain rescue to Brewster County Rescue Unit.
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Mission 66
Fort Davis National Historic Site
Officers Row
Fort Davis
Robert L. Guyler Construction Co
Lampasas
Texas
National Historic Site
Michael J. Becker
Colorado
Minnots
Towa
New York
Venezuela
Robert Dunnagan
Brewster County
Itinerant Merchant Ordinance Enacted in Alpine
City of Alpine council proposes Ordinance No. 391 to replace No. 368 regulating itinerant merchants. Requires registration licensure fee and penalties with saving clause and emergency declaration. Passed February 4 1964 signed by Mayor W I Winter and City Secretary Marjorie K Graham.
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City of
Alpine
A. D
W. I. Winter
School Lunch Menu for February Weekdays
The schedule lists daily meals from Monday February 17 to Friday February 21. It covers hamburgers with sides, fried chicken, spaghetti with meatballs, roast beef, and enchiladas with accompaniments, plus desserts and beverages.
Seymour Appointed To Editorial Staff Of Plastics in Australia
Dr Raymond B Seymour of Sul Ross State College is named to the editorial staff of Plastics in Australia. His first article examines recent breakthroughs in plastics and paints and he will provide annual updates on new technical developments for the polymer journal.
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Seymour
D. Johnston Bell
Australia
Raymond B. Seymour
Sul Ross State College
Merchants Advertisers Back The Avalanche
Local merchants advertise in The Avalanche and are presented as community friends supporting the paper. The note encourages readers to patronize these businesses as fellow supporters of the publication.
Cable cars of San Francisco pulled by moving underground cable
San Francisco cable cars run on an underground moving cable system that powers the fleet along steep hills and streets, delivering transit through the city.
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San Francisco
Texan Grass Diversity Spurs Study of Native Species
About half of the 1 200 species of American grasses are found in Texas, highlighting the state's rich flora. Researchers note Texas hosts a wide variety of grasses, reflecting its diverse climates and ecosystems.
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Texa
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Federal Land Bank
Federal Land Bank Association of
Marfa
Fred LaLanne
Marfa, Texas
Marjorie K. Graham
Jack Larson
Molly Bee
Rod Lauren
20Th Century-Fox
Sribe
Inche
Ava
America
Electricity Powers Progress
West Texas Utilities
Eme
Mie
Storey - Whiteside
Beel
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