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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1944
Page
4
A partial newspaper notice describes corrections and charges for notices such as resolutions care of thanks and reading notices. It mentions per line rates for first and subsequent insertions and references local county Alpine Davis Mountains coverage. The readable fragment lacks complete context.
A Dallas News excerpt discusses Texas as a future mining state beyond oil and gas. The UT Bureau of Economic Geology bulletin by BH Sellards and Glen Bw reflects on 60 mineral types known to exist and urges diverse mineral development to secure the state’s economic future beyond petroleum.
Paris Texas readers learn that Senator Johnson, speaking in Chicago, argues for a fourth Roosevelt term to sustain New Deal benefits. He claims supporters come from a minority but that many accept government handouts, viewing them as free while paying through taxation.
A wartime reader argues that service members on brief furlough receive only five gallons of gasoline under rules, limiting leisure like fishing or visiting friends. Civilians and officials are granted ample rations for what is deemed essential activity, prompting the question of whether relaxation for servicemen is valued.
A citizen vow declares that workers farmers and small businessmen will forego unnecessary spending and accept taxes debts and rationing while buying War Bonds. The speaker insists on restraint avoiding wage hikes and price gouging to support the nation and protect families.
An address highlights America as a nation of diverse roots and ideals. Fire Marshal Brockwell compares firefighting to learning the alphabet, urging departments to establish standard drills and evolutions tailored to their gear and buildings to protect communities.
A drunken onlooker watches a man enter a revolving door and jokes about the quick change. A New York boy explains freckles as raw constitution rust on his face from daily swims. Jock and Pat discuss a drinking flask after a minor car collision. A near-lesson in economics ends with a cellar retort about coal. A boy learns to rise for his mother only when she returns thrice. a guest quips if she is the national anthem.
Card of thanks expresses gratitude for words, consideration, flowers, and assistance during bereavement. Signed by Mrs. Charlie Williams and Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Williams and baby, and Mr. and Mrs. E G Bied.
The week showed strong fat cattle demand with higher grade stock rising to 17.25 at Los Angeles yard. Steers 984 to 1177 lbs sold 17.00 to 17.15, mixed grades to 18.50, cows around 10.30 to 12.50, veals down to 8.30. demand steady. In San Diego a note on the San Juan Capistrano mission, founded 1776, describes a Roman cross plan building of quarried stone, 90 by 180 feet.
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