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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1946
Page
6
The Alpine Avalanche appears as the sole Treaster County newspaper with local sections for Alpine and the Davis Bend area. Disclaimers request reporting corrections, and the page lists subscription rates and insertion charges for notices, with mail post date and postal authority details included.
The United Nations faces veteran protests over plans to secure 150 new dwelling units for its personnel in the United States. Secretary General Trygve Lie defends the move, saying world peace depends on a well functioning UN and that all fought for the same cause in war.
The piece notes Hoover’s warning of poverty’s possible end, as optimism about a nearing end to poverty coexists with stock speculation and rising prices. It cites OPA controls, scarce goods, and a demand surge as citizens seek instant gratification amid fragile postwar prosperity and large savings estimates.
The article notes Arabs and Jews organize for battle over rights in Palestine while British troops hold a reserve. It cites equipment counts and suggests an Arab league backing could shift forces. it questions outside aid to Jews or Arabs and argues the United States should not intervene or send troops to enforce supremacy of any race.
British foreign secretary Bevin argues that Soviet unilateralism blocks European peace and opposes one party rule. He urges reconsideration of a four power pact to curb German armaments and warns that no lasting peace will come if Moscow rejects the American plan. He calls for unity at the conference and accountability from Soviet leaders.
A fire engulfed the lower floors of a 22 story Chicago hotel named Strictly Fireproof. Fifty eight people died and around two hundred were injured as panic spread with heat smoke and flames forcing patrons to jump or succumb to smoke. The blaze sparked memories of past deadly fires in Boston Hartford and other sites.
A fragmentary column notes that future forecasts will come from Democratic and Republican national chairmen predicting sweeping victories while avoiding specifics. It suggests both parties self proclaim broad popular support and claim upcoming wins in House and Senate without explaining past voting patterns.
A chaotic mix of jokes and scenes from a bustling town setting. Characters debate a back firing ambulance rumor, mock parables, fashion talk, and a humorous tale of a dented world where a lucky prize goes to a grass skirt entrant while a fire in the basement provokes a fatherly quip about calling a mother and a wet blanket.
The Byrd Bill to cut the federal debt limit by 25 billion dollars from 300 billion to 275 billion cleared a path in Congress. The House concurrence is expected, seen as a step toward ending deficit financing. Public subscription status questioned.
An Army officer in WAC uniform faces looting charges tied to a jewel haul worth over a million dollars. The piece contrasts Nazi policy with American conduct, noting some soldiers exploited opportunities while many acted restraint, yet cites disgraceful looting of equipment and black market dealings during campaigns.
The State of Texas to John Sparger and W Cooper and unknown heirs. You are commanded to appear and answer the petition filed June 8 1946 in Cause No 2942 before 10 am on the Monday after 42 days from issuance at Brewster County Court House Alpine Texas. The plaintiff Maurice Mincen sues to quiet title to NW quarter of NW quarter Section 5 Block M6 and SW quarter of SW quarter Section 5 Block 248 Brewster County. The suit relies on ten years possession and twenty five years statutes of limitations.
The document notes a land title action where the plaintiff seeks judgment and possession, with writs of power if service is not made within 900 days after issuance. It shows dates in 1946 and 1940, signed by Clerk J W Frazer of Brewster County Texas and Constable J T Johnson, with a filing in Alpine.
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