Alpine Avalanche front matter and editorial notes
The Alpine Avalanche, Fort Davis area, lists staff including Assistant Editor Mrs. C D Wood and Society Editor Mrs An Alkire, with Fort Davis and Marathon correspondents. The page outlines editorial tone, mailing info, correction policy, classified rates, and a note about legal notices and local news dissemination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.D. Wood
Alkire
Fort Davis
Vada Stone
Marathon
Drew
Leah Devise Preteais
Riba
Japan's Rise and Fall Through Modernization and War
A fragmented historical reflection notes Japan's opening by Commodore Perry, a later rise through studying abroad, then a costly, failed aggression. It laments limited domestic reform, slow industrial progress, and the long years of suffering that may follow the nation's decline from former status.
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Aius
Commodore Perry
Japan
Men Aim to Live 150 Years Says Bogomolet Serum
A Russian scientist promotes a serum he says can slow aging by supporting connective tissues and halting degenerative changes after middle age. He clarifies it is not a cure or elixir of long life and notes no patent exists while inviting testing and wider use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deel Vance
Men Lo
Debate Over Mercenary Troops In U S War Effort
The piece argues against using foreign mercenaries to replace American soldiers. It condemns hiring non citizens, warns such a move signals national decline, and urges the United States to fulfill its wartime obligations by mobilizing its own armed forces, noting the burden on 18 and 19 year olds.
Senator Mead Proposes Syndicate Plan for Surplus Goods
The NY senator discusses a department store executive suggestion to sell government surplus property via a syndicate of meat stores in principal cities. He questions restricting distribution to 25 or 40 urban centers and urges consideration for residents in smaller communities nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James M. Mead
New York
United States
Swiss Hesitate on UN Offices in League Buildings
Switzerland worries that hosting Security Council meetings on its soil could breach neutrality. Geneva would house UN activities in former League of Nations buildings, but concerns linger over military implications and neutrality. The Swiss government contends dealings must avoid actions that could be seen as military use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
League of Nations
Geneva
Switzerland
United Nations
League
Security Council
Council
Switerrland
Ope
Watches Tornado From Plane Over Michigan and Canada
Ray Milner, pilot with 25 passengers, observed a tornado from the sky as it stretched from ground to cloud base about 2,500 to 5,000 feet high. He described the cycle of ground impact, dissipation, and reformation, noting whirlpools of clouds and recurring damage when the funnel returned to the ground.
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Michigan
Canada
Ray Milner
Milner
Once Upon A Time Man of 4 Town and His Money
A reflective tale follows a man who hoards money and neglects his town, thinking his control over funds secures him status. He questions why old customers drift to a newcomer and why others view him as stingy while his rival appears a public spirited leader.
Bomb Tests and Atomic Power Compared Across Eras
The article recalls Army Navy bombing tests from 1921 to 1923 on captured German ships to assess naval durability versus aircraft impact. It notes postwar debates on the Navy and aviation, and mentions the first atomic bomb test at New Mexico on July 16 last year, highlighting continued learning about nuclear weapons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bikini Atoll
United States
Pacific
New Mexico
Fragmented humor and local notices in Alpine scene
A collage of comic fragments and an appreciation note from Alpine Pilot Club members. The pieces include light dialogue about dental chairs and corn, a traveler’s mix ups with train calls, moonshine jokes tied to Uncle Sorky Peters, and a formal thank you from the Alpine Pageant Club to local supporters and businesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpine Pagt Club
Raisis Assa
Alpine Pilot Club
Cattle and Hog Markets Show Modest Gains Despite Shortages
U S livestock receipts rise slightly from the prior week but fail to ease a nationwide meat shortage. Cattle at 12 leading centers show only a thousand head more than last week. hogs remain far below last year’s totals. West Coast markets report scant supplies as slaughter plants idle. buyers seek material but CPA ceilings constrain purchases. Prices vary: cows steady to higher, steers $18 to $20.50, good cows $12 to $18, middling bulls $12 to $13.90, with several lots of young cows and heifers trading at gains amid tight supply.
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Los Angeles
West Coast
Los Angeles Union Stock Yards
CPA
Calves Bring Higher Prices at Market Sale
Calves sold at 15 to 17 dollars with the best reaching 18 and 18.50 dollars. Common grades declined to about 10 dollars or lower amid the market run.
Market Prices for Hogs and Toads in Arizona Report
The report notes 97 pound lambs bringing 18.50 and odd lots at 19. Good young cattle were scarce but quotable 7 to 8. Prices reflect limited supply with buyers active on legible slips.
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Arizona
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U.S
Thomas
Switzerland For Safety
Once Upon A Time
Mama
Boy
Aunt Eliza
Eliza
Caumana
Sorky Peters
Senator Pepper
Dallas News
Hie
Ead
Asec Peigpans
Memorial Arts M
Asbell, Qwmer
el Paso, Tex
Alpine Cemetery
Mra
Georgia Dallman
Sec
Ees Union Frock
Enderson Radio and Typewriter Shop
IK. St
College Ave
Burris Texo
Bewley Red
IG Bend Feed CO
Storey - Whiteside
KGKL
Producers Livestock Auction & Commission Co
Ballinger Highway
San Angelo, Texas
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