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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1942
Page
6
Alpine Avalanche newspaper page listing publication details, editors, correspondents, and subscription rates. Includes Bennett and Mrs C D Wood as publishers, Fort Davis and Marathon correspondents, and pricing for local and outside county notices.
The piece condemns wartime taxation burdens and widespread waste in government spending. It cites excessive commissions and contracts in the War Department, criticizes bureaucratic inefficiency, and calls for immediate corrective reforms to avoid higher taxes and future shortages.
Editorial argues convicts can contribute to the war effort if their patriotism is channeled wisely. It cites parolees preparing for Army service and condemns anti convict prejudice, noting shifts in policy and public opinion as crucial to rehabilitation and national service.
The Senate boosted several House cuts by nearly 900 million, funding sugar restriction, price control administration, and other war measures. The editorial argues this contradicts economy pleas and undermines citizen trust during wartime.
The passage argues that fault finding is a self-created illusion, like ghosts born from subjective perception. It contends environment is fixed, urging readers to manage outlooks and recognize that people inhabit worlds shaped by their own attitudes, with smiles or frowns returning in kind.
A fragmented column ponders American morale during hard times asking who knows the true mood. It questions optimism versus sober strength, the role of individuals and society, and whether lightness in daily life can empower or weaken the national effort amid looming crises.
A reflective quip urges restraint when faced with unkind remarks. It warns against returning insults, noting slander invites a perpetual flea hunt and that refuting every slight costs more than it earns. The message emphasizes calm, measured responses over reactive anger.
A comedic set of short vignettes unfolds from a camp scene in which a teacher asks for Paul Revere's closing words and a student jokes about whoa. Other pieces include a tardy Sambo, a glass mishap at a colonial setting, a lawyer awaiting a client on the twelfth floor, and a hunter proudly stating he has shot a deer with all campers safe.
Knox Reid announces civil service openings for men and women with a preference for tall tops to work in the Weather Bureau. Applicants must be 17 or older with high school education or equivalent and pass a mechanical aptitude test. Train as junior observers earning 120 dollars monthly during a three month course in weather observing and data mapping. Potential advancement possible in Kansas Louisiana Oklahoma Texas New Mexico. Apply at any first or second class post office in Louisiana or Texas or to the regional director in New Orleans.
OGDEN Utah drive in lunch stand posts notice that it is closing due to sugar shortage and will be vacationing until later. The sign reads Out of sugar. So we're vacationing until later.
The article notes Smith’s leadership of a flower show and his prize winning horticulture. Reading his local paper report, he discovers a critique of his performance as he prepared to open the show. His reaction highlights tension over the red nose exhibit cited in the coverage.
Abundant Life in El Dorado Kansas reports the city commission will study a petition signed by local fire station crew members who gather on the truck running board each noon to eat. The quirky item hints at community voices and a light, humorous tone from the era.
A concise guide explains khaki as the navy work uniform and how naval officer ranks are shown by stripes, bars, and stars. It compares army and navy insignia, detailing lieutenant, captain, commander, and admiral equivalents, with notes on historical rank changes.
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