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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1958
Page
6
In the Texan struggle for independence the March 2 declaration severed ties with Mexico. A constitution was adopted, with David G. Burnett elected interim president and Lorenzo de Zavala named vice president. Sam Houston served as commander in chief.
The Alpine peripheral communication outlet integrates with 103000 miles of telephone wire linking 250 stations to air route traffic centers. The system supports dual units for failover and quick maintenance to ensure uninterrupted service and safe aircraft navigation nationwide. A heavy cruiser bakes 4000 servings daily for its crew.
W. E. Williams director of teacher placement at Sul Ross will address Nueces Canyon High School at Barksdale Texas during the annual Parent and Son Barbeque on February 28. He will work with the vocational agriculture department to boost the new adult education program in vocational agriculture. The note recalls Lt Alfred A Cunningham becoming the first Marine Corps aviator assigned to land flying on June 1 1916.
Sul Ross State University announces a 30 game 1958 baseball schedule with 18 home games at Kokernot Field and 12 on the road. The Lobos open March 10-11 at Tucson against Arizona, then host Arizona State College March 12-13, and start a home stand March 28-29 with Southwestern Oklahoma.
A Reader's Digest excerpt recounts unusual methods that secured work. A applicant sent a homing pigeon to a potential employer with interview instructions, Irvin S. Cobb received five offers after a bold letter to editors, and a Wyaston ad hinted the value of imagination over routine.
The National Park Service Mission 66 program funds study and construction of visitor centers at Big Bend. Proposed sites include the Chisos Mountains Basin and Rio displays to improve visitor orientation and enjoyment.
Jerry, a supervisory electronics specialist for the CAA, will oversee maintenance of the new radio facility on Elephant Mountain. The article notes complete installation details elsewhere and credits the Fort Worth regional administrator for the report. Terry Oliver, with three years at the CAA, is a Navy veteran.
The readable fragments suggest a local notice about a public action or sale. Details are incomplete but indicate official involvement and a department or authority overseeing the event. Further text would reveal action type, place, and deadline.
The Avalanche lists political candidates by race and rate card cash in advance. County Treasurer re election is Mrs Avora Owens. Alpine mayoral candidate is Hugh S White. Voters decide in City Election April 1 1958 and Democratic Primary July 26 1958.
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