Editorial Page: State Parks Get Boost in Texas Reform Move
Former State Sen. Robert W. Baker outlines a privately sponsored Texas Parks Association to rally private backing for a stronger state parks system. He notes Gov. Connally’s support, cites deteriorating parks since CCC, and urges tax exempt status for donors to fund improvement and public awareness.
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Texas
Robert W. Baker
Galveston Lions Club
John Connally
Baker
Texas Parks Association
Texas Highway Department
Texas Good Roads Association
Wildlife Movement
CCC
Houston
Padre Island
Heaid
Freshman Week Begins at Sul Ross College in 1940
Freshman Week tunes up as Sul Ross College in Alpine prepares to greet class of ’44 next Tuesday. Alpine schools report 836 in attendance for the first two days, up 101 from last term. News notes include staff moves, local obituaries, wedding, and community events around Marathon and Presidio County.
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Avalanche
Sul Ross College
Alpine City
Dick Bankhead
J. W. Gentry
Duncan
Okla
Mr. Genty
Wallace Sublet
Dallas
Virginia Holland
Mary Virginia McIntyre
University of Texas
Lois McIntyre
Alpine Avalanche edition notes and subscription details
The Alpine Avalanche announces 1890 publication in Alpine Texas with weekly Thursday issue. It lists office address 125 N 6th St, Alpine and P O Box 719, phone TE7 2114, plus 1890 subscription rates for Brewster Jeff Davis and adjacent counties and nonlocal areas. It includes standard disclaimer on copy errors and asks subscribers to notify address changes to avoid missed issues.
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Alpine Avalanche
N. 6Th St
Alpine
Texas
P. O
Growth Unlimited in Center of the Southwest
It states the service area centered in the Southwest will face continued growth in the coming months and years, signaling ongoing expansion and increased activity for the region.
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Southwest
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Benson Flowers
E. Holland
Henry Bailey
Humble Products
Holland Hotel
By Robt. Day
Ivalars Safety Service
Douglas Bennett
San Antonio
Texas Military Institute
D. M. Bennett
Henry Espinson
Sal Ross
San Felipe
del Rio
J. L. Fullingim
Ritchey Hotel
Presidio County
Big Bend Park
Highland Section
Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers' Association
Texas Hereford Association
Marfa
Terlingua
Fresnos Canyon
David Alex McGonagill
Marathon
M.M. Fulmer
McGonagill
Lockney
J. A. McGann
Eldon
W. Worthington
Austin
Jane Marie Boudreaux
C. M. Boudreaux
Ray Noel Morrow
E. W. Morrow
Arlington
First Presbyterian Church
J. T. Morrow
City Temple
J. J. Roberts
Cole Roberts
Garden Springs
Don Forker
Jack Catto
Ealdinez
Congress
West Texas Press Association — Texas Press Association
Brewster, Jeff Davis
Iidio Counties
James W. Glasscock
Jean Glasscock
Helen Uranga
Hugh Stiles
Hallie Stillwell
Irina
Sam D. Adams
Fort Davis
Alpine TV Cable, Inc
PUCCU
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