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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1968
Page
8
The Avalanche notes Nig Bennett devoted 54 years to The Alpine Avalanche across roles from reporter to owner. He helped keep rain records for decades and wrote a monthly rain report, earning high regard for wit and straight talk in Alpine and the Big Bend.
In Alpine Texas a letter criticizes City Council for backing Sunny Glen Dam engineers despite past voter opposition. It argues the city should secure permanent exclusive water rights, notes failed water capacity expansion, criticizes council competence, and recalls a sanitary fill plan approved by the State Health Department. It urges informed leadership and cooperation.
A Texas family from Alpine and Houston shares fond memories and kinship ties. Joshua Wilson McCown IV, a Texan namesake, visits Alpine with relatives while discussing Sul Ross, Cameron history, and local pride. Springfield Illinois chili rivals pester Terlingua as Terlingua gains fame. Billy Lockhart and Cindy fly from Okinawa to San Francisco en route to Huntsville for studies at Sam Houston State College.
Community paper invites readers to submit news by phone mail or in person at Alpine office. Readers are urged to contribute information for the local paper.
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