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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1945
Page
2
The Alpine Avalanche page contains a Brewster County oriented notice section with historical rate mention and guidance on reporting corrections. It notes subscription price of two dollars per year and post office delivery under the 1870 Congress act, with a request to report any character concerns for correction.
In Dallas News a water witcher demonstrates the divining forked stick and seeks underground oil or water. Though many skeptics doubt the method, farmers and ranchers quietly consider him skilled, holding steady sticks as he walks the ground to detect underground supplies.
Thousands of boys pass through town en route from Europe as troop trains roll by loaded soldiers hanging from windows and lounging on platforms. Psychologists urge viewing veterans with wounds as normal men while industry vows to help them readjust by placing them in suitable jobs. Many tasks suit handicapped workers, allowing veterans to earn again and live productive lives.
Texas counties Potter Galveston and Brasos move to abandon the precinct system and centralize county road administration. The unit plan aims to improve repair facilities, extend machinery life, and create integrated budgeting and planning. Authors urge others to join after a trial period. Buy Victory Bonds.
A Buenos Aires protest draws a quarter million asserting constitutional freedom and opposing the dictatorship. Washington reports wartime sanctions on Spain and Argentina may be reviewed, with oil and coal shortages noted. The piece argues avoid easing curbs to prevent aiding Franco and Peron and to support liberty against Axis proteges.
The article frames Malotov Bevin and Byrnes as on trial for tensions in postwar diplomacy. It notes London talks failing to lay groundwork for peace, warns of East West blocs reemerging, and accuses leaders of pursuing national interests over world security, risking the effectiveness of the forthcoming United Nations.
A jumble of phrases shows a story about a sick child needing adenoid surgery and a mother promising a kitten for bravery, plus unrelated lines about a soldier abroad and a request for a fatted calf. The text includes garbled dialogue and stray modern phrases.
A rustic shot at humor frames Old Chief Trainwhistle asking to be called Toots while noting that car choke issues stem from worn parts and dirty components, then cites a General Motors guide. The text also states no new Avalanche subscriptions will be taken outside the local area or for service members until further notice.
ANevate wa between men debating whether moving or paying rent is cheaper. They ask the oldest man, Bill, who replies that he always moves and cannot say which is cheaper.
Today ninety percent of Americans own forty percent of liquid wealth, compared with ten percent who owned ninety percent before the war. Wartime savings from pay checks and war bonds explain the widening ownership gap in the area and to bars in the service, until further notice.
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