Equitable 5-Cent Aviation Fuel Tax Urged for Texas
Governor Preston Smith backs a 5¢ per gallon tax on aviation fuel for private aircraft in Texas. Revenue would fund the community airport program aiding small and medium towns as federal matching funds wane. The program projects expansion to nearly 100 communities but faces potential curtailment without state support.
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Preston Smith
Texas
Texas Aeronautics Commission
Ise
Smith
Texas History Emphasis Defended by State Survey Committee
The Texas State Historical Survey Committee opposes Senate Bill 45 and Lease Bill 162 that would drop required courses in Texas and American history and government from state colleges. It argues removing these requirements betrays students and weakens understanding of Texas law and heritage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas State Historical Survey Committee
Texas
North American
Andrew Forest Muir
United States
Tau Kappa Epsilon thanks Alpine Avalanche staff
The Sul Ross Tau Kappa Epsilon chapter thanks the Alpine Avalanche for cooperation in public relations. The letter expresses appreciation for coverage and invites the staff to visit the fraternity house, signed by Jim Celles Public Relations Chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sul Ross
Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity
Anny
Jim Celles
The
Men of Tke
Amblin Around and Amistad Dam Legacy Highlight Texas History
James W. McClendon the last survivor of the 1897 UT cannons episode recalls the incident as Dr. Winston led efforts to quell a holiday celebration. Del Rio Chamber promotes Amistad Dam with Alpine and Lake Amistad expected to draw two million visitors annually. The column also notes Fort Gordon moves and Georgia counties sharing Texas names.
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Avalanche
Dallas Morning News
James W. McClendon
Third Court of Civil Appeals
Austin
Richard M. Morehead
News
University of Texas
State Capitol
McClendon
George T. Winston
University
Texas
North Carolina
Mexico
Winston
University Law School
del Rio Chamber of Commerce
Amistad Dam
del Rio
Amistad
Alpine
Amistad National
United States
Lake Amistad
Bob
Fort Gordon
Augusta
Savannah River
Georgia
South Carolina
Jeff Davis
Terrell
Fannin
Walker
Stephens
Dawson
Franklin
Jackson
Floyd
Madison
Polk
Jasper
Glasscock
Jones
Washington
Jefferson
Harris
Johnson
Taylor
Houston
Wheeler
Liberty
Clay
Lee
Mitchell
Brooks
Buyer to read your Want Ad in The Avalanche Classified Section
A notice invites readers to place or read Want Ad listings in The Avalanche Classified Section and provides the contact number 837-2114 for inquiries.
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Avalanche
Alpine Avalanche listing rates and contact info
Established in 1890 The Alpine Avalanche is published weekly on Thursdays in Alpine Texas. It lists subscription rates by county Brewster Jeff Davis and Presidio at 4 50 per year 2 75 for 6 months and elsewhere 5 50 per year 3 00 for 6 months with postal and address details.
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The
Alpine Avalanche
N. 5Th St
Alpine
Texas
P.O
Brewster, Jeff Davis
Presidio Counties
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W. Ave. G
Amblin
With Jim Glasscock
Fort Davis
Big Bend
Davis Mountains
Morehead
DIAL
James W. Glasscock
Jean Glasscock
Robert J. Glasscock
Robert Kitchen
TEXA
Advertising
Adv
Big Bend Park
Marathon
Lauris Ann Hawkins
Hallie Stillwell Trim Mr. Chirp
Angela Ernhart
West Texas Press Associat Gp
Business
Trans-Pecos Abstract Company
Abstracts OF
Brewster County
Ellyson-Guarantee Abstract Company
Big Bend Abstract Co
6Th St
F. J. Ellyson
Optometrist
Thomas L. Coats
Iours
AIMOS
Storey - Whiteside Lumber Co
Joe
St. James
Episcopal Church
Evan Davies
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