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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1944
Page
4
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A neighbor brings a letter from her son Mike who writes of long flights, missions, and fatigue from a summery camp. The piece reflects on how well we know those who seem distant and questions what lies behind frank eyes and brave acts.
The article discusses the impact of fire prevention by the fire insurance industry during wartime. It credits inspections restrictions and research for safer homes and cites Jesse H. Jones on the reduced destruction rate since 1980. It notes that prevention efforts shortened the war and that insurers do more than sell protection.
A narrator recalls distant honking from a V shaped formation crossing skies from the Gulf of Mexico to the frozen north. The bold leader gander inspires awe as a comrade recalls weathered years and faith as the true guide beyond mere sight.
R A Betts urges durable peace through Biblical guidance. Conner Hert notes that roots of conflict lie in spirit, not material causes, and calls for a moral spiritual rebirth grounded in the Bible as the best guide for human relations and lasting harmony.
A column reflects on postwar advertising and public mood. It notes shaving cream and helicopter plans spark cynicism, while plastics and electronics promise future advances. It warns against premature bliss or naive belief that victory ends all disillusionment.
November 18 cattle receipts at Los Angeles Union Stock Yards fell from last week while the 12 major markets posted higher totals. Trade was mildly uneven, yet prices largely held firm. Fat steers sold from 15 to 16.50 in loads with some up to 16. The drive for replacements rose after heavy rains, with yearlings at 10.50 to 11.50 and cattle feeders at 12 to 13. Grass and northern cows ranged 9.50 to 13, cutters 7.25 to 8.25, and canners 5.50 to 7, some shells down to 5.
The fragmentary page blends jokes about Daws and Irish stew with clipped humor on meat markets and postal weight, plus a garbled tale of a court roused by a Sambo joke. It notes cattle and lamb prices, a one-pound overweight cake, and a Baptist-like mock sermon ending with a call for consent.
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