Avalanche Newspaper Masthead and Subscription Rates
Publisher Society Editor Fort Davis Correspondent Marathon Correspondent Big Bend Park Correspondent Entered as second class matter at the Post Office in Alpine Tex Any erroneous reflection upon character or reputation will be corrected upon notice to the editor at the Avalanche office SUBSCRIPTION RATES Brewster Jeff Davis and Presidio Counties 2 50 per year 1 50 for 6 months elsewhere 3 per year 1 75 for 6 months
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State Boards Need Reorganizing Advocate Urges Board Reform in Texas
Attorney General John Ben Shepperd decries the ex officio board system pointing out he serves on 24 boards including the Anti Cancer and Pellegra Commission. He argues for either elected administrators or governor appointed boards to reduce waste and prevent mismanagement. He warns Texans to demand modernization of state government.
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Shepperd
Texas
Alpine Area the Same Twenty Five Years Ago Highlights
A compilation notes events from twenty five years ago including committees raising funds for Chamber obligations with Santa Fe Railroad support, new traffic markers in Alpine, a bakery installing an electric mixer, and a Red Cross driver honored. Also reported are a fire at Curly Davis residence, Alpine High School’s sports win, the first train over Santa Fe tracks, chiropractors meeting in Waco, Humble Oil equipment upgrade near Kokernot, frost in the area, Fort Davis juniors beating Pecos, and a local dealer advertising Buicks. County Clerk Bloys presents a dictionary to Fort Davis High School.
Graham Motor Shows Chrysler Cars For 1956
Graham Motor Co in Alpine showcases the 1956 Chrysler lineup with new Flight Power Drive and 12-volt system. Highlights include 280 hp FirePower V 8 in New Yorker and 225 hp Spitfire V 8 in Windsor, plus redesigned rear fenders, Safe Beam headlights, and multiple body styles across 126 inch wheelbase.
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1956 Chrysler New Yorker adopts flight-swept design cues
The 1956 Chrysler New Yorker models feature flight-swept rear fenders and aircraft-inspired detailing. Longer body lines, horizontal grille emphasis, wing bumper extensions, and integrated tail light units define the Forward Look. New FirePower V-8, five-speed automatic, Life Guard door latches, and four body options are offered.
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Chrysler New Yorker
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