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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1940
Page
4
The Christian Science Monitor argues that propaganda targets all nations, demoralizes enemies, and aids Nazi advances by instilling fear. It urges neutrals and allies to resist the illusion of German invincibility and recognize German weaknesses to hasten military defeat.
The Library of Congress in Washington seeks to become the world’s greatest library. It houses over 4.4 million volumes, more than a million maps and musical items, and half a million photographs and prints. It preserves the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution, and is open daily except July Fourth and Christmas.
A Hospital Research Institute of Chicago review shows 149 hospitals with 35 000 beds in 1875 growing to over 6 200 hospitals and 1 195 026 beds, with nearly four billion dollars in capital investment. It notes persistent deficits at many hospitals and argues civic pride and year round public support sustain community hospitals as vital investments.
A brief note suggests Mr Welles is gauging European opinions on the proposal for a third presidential term. The item frames the inquiry as a diplomatic reading of external attitudes.
An exchange notes a spike in Scariett fever amid the Gone With the Wind craze, with widespread public interest and chatter across communities. The report highlights how cultural fervor surrounds the classic film and its star Scarlett O’Hara.
Educators advocate eliminating small rural schools that have outlived their day and creating larger consolidated schools as community centers. The plan targets districts with good roads to transport students, starting with sixth grade and up, to ensure equal educational opportunities for farm children. The one room schoolhouse era is ending as consolidation advances.
The piece contrasts boss and leader styles, noting authority versus goodwill. It cites differences in motivation, accountability, teamwork, timing, problem solving, and pace, highlighting that leaders foster enthusiasm, involvement, and proactive action while bosses issue directives and assign blame.
A playful exchange unfolds with a caller seeking aid at a garage. A woman’s polite rejection suggests the zoo, while the man laments fitness and a missed train, ending in a humorous misdirection. The banter features quips about youth, running, and timing.
Mrs Murphy laments the tragedy saying 227 Swedes and one Irishman were killed in the wreck. Mrs Grogan expresses sympathy for the injured and dead, noting the severe loss.
In a light exchange, Jack asks about his wife's mental health amid treatment. Jill responds that she is improving though the psychiatrist has spiraled into madness.
A grim note reports an elderly woman from Hyde who ate green apples that fermented and produced cider inside her. The tale, told in a rhymed old lore style, recalls the fatal fruit mishap.
The salesman finishes a demonstration and shows a housewife the dirt collected from dirty carpets. She reacts with alarm and suggests removing the carpets and laying linoleum.
A man named Maguire tried to count his fingers by placing them in a horse’s mouth. The horse then clamped its jaws shut, injuring Maguire and costing him fingers.
A wounded driver limped to a telephone box and called for help after a collision. The report notes his injuries and ensuing actions as authorities arrived.
A train car began moving as an elderly man settled in when a young man burst in and collapsed into a seat opposite, panting and puffing while the other passenger showed clear disapproval.
Testimonial states pimples vanish after using Ad ierika and skin becomes smooth and healthy. The ad claims the product washes bowels and relieves temporary constipation that worsens complexion. Alpine Drug Store. LM-10
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