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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1946
Page
2
A town column notes shortages with breakfast cereals dried beans bread meat and sugars, criticizes overregulation, mentions Mr Smithers expanding lamp production, and hints at local business ownership changes including a Drag-tn selling. It also references Flowerland among Alpine’s attractions.
An Alpine chamber column reviews eight weeks under the new manager. It highlights a Texas Highway Commission meeting in Austin, local tourism initiatives, the Tivoli cinema reception, Boy Scout camping at Mitre Peak, and plans for a permanent camp site. The piece notes the Highway 90 Association, local travel boosts, and efforts with the county agent, merchants, and livestock men for a bigger future.
Community urges action against flies this summer with DDT promotion and new garbage cans. Calls for screens, drainage of pools, and city wide cleanup to reduce mosquito and fly breeding. References Polio scare, local civic groups, and efforts by Alpine Brewster County Chamber of Commerce to mobilize residents.
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