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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1952
Page
2
A column recalls J. D. Jackson’s Central school library donation and long service by Principal Bill Wallace. It notes Alpine’s strong faculty, plans to raise teacher salaries, and reflections on school administration, tenure, and class size as key to good education.
Mr and Mrs A J Joyce recently returned from east Texas to host a Joyce family reunion in Rockwood Park Fort Worth where around 40 relatives gathered on Sunday June 22. The article also discusses classroom size visual aids library reading and the benefits of sports for student achievement citing Dr Willard P Ashbrooke of Ohio State University and the need for positive activities to engage all children.
The New York Times notes the Constitution is the era’s best selling book, with Your Rugged Constitution edited by Bruce and Esther Findlay. Alpine Public Library holds a copy as a Fourth of July refresher on democratic principles. Also highlighted is James Harper Starr biography donated by Mrs. Ray Willoughby, first published by the Daughters of the Republic of Texas.
Midland Livestock News reports Thursday's Midland sale on June 26 showing stronger overall demand though cattle offerings were scarce in 365 head. Medium to good butcher calves and yearlings brought 28 to 32 dollars, cows 16 to 18 dollars, and cutters 10 to 16 dollars, with overall market firmness despite limited supply.
Bulls moved at 18 to 23.50 dollars. Stocker calves were scarce for testing. Common and mixed breed stocker yearlings sold from 17 to 21 dollars. Plain to medium grade cows and calf pairs brought 165 to 190 dollars.
Article argues nerves determine success and health. It cites Chiropractic as strengthening nerves and delivering vital forces to improve mental alertness, memory, and physical ability. Dr Milton promotes scientific Chiropractic and references his office at 108 N Cockrell and Holland Ave, Tel 368.
An editorial compares Price Daniel and Lindley Beckworth for the U S Senate race. It argues Daniel stands for Texan rights and anti Trumanism, while Beckworth is aligned with Trumanism. The piece cites records on corruption spending taxes and tidelands, urging readers to decide at the July 26 vote.
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