Resignation of Sul Ross College President Morelock
Dr. H W Morelock resigns as president of Sul Ross College effective August 31 under the retirement plan. He has overseen growth from 93 students to a high standing among Texas colleges. Ensign John Richard Whiteside returns from Pacific duty on a 30 day leave. John T Williams to build a wool and mohair storage house in Alpine. Sgt Ray McNeill wounded and back in the U S visiting family. Purple Heart awarded to Sgt Billy Meriwether. Medical attention sought for Mrs W H Kokernot. Immigration officer C W Boudreaux visited parents. Goat relocation by S R Nail to Maravillas ranch. Travel in Terlingua en route to Houston. Pvt Tommy Leary hospital in England. Marie Simpson and others host farewell for Mae Starr and Albert Chambers. Gene Stewart and Alex Martin visit San Angelo to sell lambs.
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Avalanche
H.W. Morelock
Sul Ross College
John Richard Whiteside
Roy A. Whiteside
Alpine
Third Fleet
Pacific
W.H. Kokernot
Wright Hospital
C.w.boudreaux
Brownsville
C.M. Boudreaux
S.R. Nail
Maravillas Ranch
George Brown
Herman Brown
Reginald Robbins
Arizona
Houston
Terlingua
Marathon
Tommy Leary
England
Kate Roberts
A.R. Davis
Travis Roberts
Rio Grande
Mae Starr
Presidio
Santa Fe
Marie Simpson
Otto Lochausen
Press Chambers
Albert Chambers
Gene Stewart
Alex Martin
San Angelo
Grant to Sul Ross State College for Lab Equipment
U S Sen Ralph Yarborough and Rep Richard C White announce approval of a $50,000 federal grant to Sul Ross State College under title 6 of the HEW Act of 1965. The funds will buy laboratory gear for biology physics social sciences foreign languages English arts and education, matched by Texas.
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U.S
Ralph Yarborough
Richard C. White
Office of Education
Sul Ross State College
Old Fort Draws 4210 in February
The National Park Service reports 4210 people visited Fort Davis National Historic Site in February. This marks an 11 percent rise from February last year and 8982 visits for the first two months, a 12 percent year over year gain. Superintendent Franklin G. Smith attributed the increase to renewed interest in the restored military hospital officers quarters and magazine.
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National Park Service
Fort Davis National Historic Site
Alpine's Water Problem Study Urges Conservation and Local Recharge
A Howard L. Orem article analyzes Bulletin 5712 and Alpine area water resources. It warns basins have been abused, risking depletion unless watershed protection, tree preservation, proper drilling, and enhanced recharge areas are pursued to secure near point of use water.
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Howard L. Orem
Alpine Area
United States
Ranger Canyon
Alpine
Food Stamp Sales Begin In Jeff Davis And Brewster
The Food Stamp Program starts March 13 in Jeff Davis County and March 15 in Brewster County under Texas Department of Public Welfare guidance. Wiley Ward notes the program boosts low income families’ buying power and supports local retail. The issuing office at 204 W Holland Ave opens March 15. Fort Davis offices open March 13 with hours 9 12 and 1 230. Coupons function like cash at authorized stores. USDA backs the program.
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Jeff Davis
Brewster County
Wiley Ward
Texas Department of Public Welfare
Ward
U.S. Department of Agriculture
W. Holland Ave
USDA
Fort Davis
Jeff Davis County
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Avalanche Files
John T. Williams
Sanderson Wool Commission Co
Mr. Williams
Joe Flpy
Ray McNeill
India
Mattie McNeill
Mrs. Gay Meriwether
Purple Heart
Billy Meriwether
Saipan
South Pacific
Sul Ross
Old Fort
Pacific Stock Exchange
San Francisco
New York Exchange
Valerie Fashion Shop
Valerie Fashion Shep
UfjakiTr Aiton
Jack T
R, A. Bow
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