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Newspaper
Lordsburg Liberal
Location
Lordsburg, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1948
Page
2
A satirical column surveys Cold War buzz from Washington to Hollywood. It notes Hitchcock’s seclusion and a looming FCC probe into radio quiz shows, while playful jabs land on New Mexico figures and irrigation politics involving the Middle Rio Grande Conservancy District.
Knowledge quiz presents six wildlife pairing questions with answer prompts. It asks about cholla alder mountain mahogany carp gizzard shad bluegill beaver aspen oak yellow pine antelope grasslands yellow pine forests aspen groves trout spawning in fast running water deep holes bald eagle head and tail color and rough fish definitions.
A chuckle filled column reviews a Post cover mislabeling of West Texas, Lordsburg scenery, and Falter’s invitation to paint more. Raton merchants lament La Mesa park racing, while a Carlsbad matron narrowly escaped a bee swarm near the courthouse. A warden jokes about parolees returning to jail and a humorous divorce over polka lessons.
Fred Brown of Eastline Texas, new president of the U S Highway 80 Association, outlines a plan to promote U S 80 from San Diego to Savannah. The drive seeks state cooperation, member funding, and awareness of the route’s scenic and historical attractions to boost tourist traffic and hospitality along the highway.
New titles listed for Lordsburg Hidalgo Library include Donnely Government of New Mexico Lpring When Hearts are Light Again Brand Silvertip s Chare Brand Silvertip s Trap Hill Mystery Flowers Hill Daphne Dean Hill Voice in the Wilderness Grey Wilderness Trek Cain Postman Always Rings Twice Rankin Daughter of the Mountains Buck Big Wave McCormick Three Two Pitch Davis Pony Jungle DeLeeuc o Title to Happiness Klein Starting Right With Poultry Longstreeth Hide Out Jones Big Susan Creekmore Little Fu Hubbard Captain Juniper Morrison Quick Freezing and Family Food Garden New Mexico noted for gypsum deposits used in wall finishes rock lath wallboard Keene cement and insulating blocks.
About 300 state cattlemen are expected for the New Mexico Cattle Growers Association quarterly meeting in Albuquerque September 19 and 20 in conjunction with the New Mexico State Fair. President G W Evans notes the youth building for 4 H and FFA will be open for visitors, and Kansas City Stock Yards Company president Jay B Dillingham is invited to speak. Homer Berkshire of Albuquerque will chair the General Resolutions Committee.
In the probate court of Hidalgo County New Mexico the Last Will of A J Love deceased has been filed for probate. A hearing is set for September 23 1948 at 10 AM at Lordsburg courthouse Hidalgo County New Mexico to prove the will. Objections must be filed with the Hidalgo County Clerk by that date.
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