15 Aug 1957
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Newspaper
Lovington Daily Leader
Location
Lovington, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1957
Page
1
President Eisenhower threatens a special session to win his foreign aid request after a House subcommittee cut 842 million from the program. The panel approved 2.525 billion, 1.399 billion below the President’s request, sending the measure to the full committee and then the floor.
United Press reports that Col. C. L. Mears, director of a traffic safety division, proposes a three pronged drive combining education enforcement and engineering. He cites alcohol responsible for about 30 percent of fatalities, speeding 25 percent, fatigue 14 percent. Governor Mechem attributes many accidents to drivers mental attitudes.
A jet fighter plane crashed into a house in Grand Prairie Texas after the pilot bailed out. The house burned badly and two people suffered severe burns. Officials said the Marine officer was returning to Hensley Field near Dallas when the engine failed.
Lea County cotton crops rebound from early season setbacks caused by rain hail wind and cold. ASC manager Joe Peterson says growers are gaining daily and approaching the normal maturity pace. Prospect for fall yield seems strong though uncertain, with some farmers predicting high output while others remain cautious.
A Ford struck a left turning truck on State Road 83 four miles west of town. The car sustained 400 in damages while the truck incurred 80. Driver N C Copeland 47 of Denver City for Atlantic Refining. truck owned by Smith Machinery Lovington operated by Virgil C Viser 47 of Lovington.
Violence erupts in Central New York milk strike as a shot is fired and police intervene to halt milk dumping from non union trucks amid ongoing labor action.
The most exclusive school in is closing as its star pupil Princess Anne, aged 7, will move to a regular London day school. The article notes a shift in schooling for the royal pupil and implications for the institution.
Farm secretary Benson, speaking in Ogden Utah, outlined ideas to modernize the nations agricultural program and said standards from the war years should be updated. He did not detail implementation and denied rumors of resigning during a tour of western forestry operations.
A lady driver struck fenders with a gentleman driver in Kansas City Missouri. The gentleman was former president Harry S Truman who was a bit late for a lunch engagement and undisturbed. The driver Miss Willie Mae Dunn was cited for failing to yield the right of way after edging from one lane to another.
The body of John W. Harless, 64, a Mountainair rancher missing since last week, was found on a sandbar in the Rio Grande about two miles north of Los Lunas. A coroner's jury ruled drowning as the cause. his wife said he leaped from the Isleta Bridge after cattle losses.
Actress Ingrid Bergman denies reports that her daughter Jenny Anne Lindstrom plans to marry into the Rossellin family. No further details were provided about the rumored engagement or the couple involved.
A Dallas developer outlines a 112 story office building for Farmington and a 900 home subdivision for San Juan County. H Leslie Hill states his firm will pursue the projects as major local developments.
A jeep crash at White Sands Proving Grounds in Specc, New Mexico killed Oscar A. Ellison, 20, of Westby Wisconsin. Pvt Wayne D. Hooker crawled nine miles to summon aid with a broken spine, but Ellison was dead on arrival.
Lovington rider Huella Dickenson remains in contention on the final day of the National Road-E-O in Washington D C. She survived a tough skill driving round and faced a field of 3 girls against boys from across the nation while navigating a course of 80 foot long white rubber balls to avoid any touch. Dickenson, Lovington High student and State Jaycees statewide champ driver, was sent to the contest to represent her state.
Robbers hit a west Lovington area rig on Wednesday stealing between 55 and 65 dollars from a locker belonging to W L Livesay who was working at the Cactus rig 15 miles west. This marks the third rig theft in the vicinity since last Sunday night with prior losses including watches and small cash sums. one theft involved nearly 100 dollars in bills found in a drillers clothing pocket.
A 14 year old scooter rider, Gene Collier, escaped serious injury after being struck by a Chevy driven by C. A. Creek at 200 West Washington. Collier was dragged about 40 feet and suffered bruises and abrasions, then rushed to Lovington Clinic for treatment. The vehicle sustained about 150 dollars in damage while the scooter incurred minor damage.
Visiting from Puxico Missouri are Mr and Mrs Gene Smith and their children James Stanley Jill and Allan. They were hosted by Mr and Mrs Stanley Collum as guests of honor at a covered dish supper attended by more than 40 friends and relatives.
Showers failed to dampen spirits at the Lea County Loving ton police picnic Tuesday night. City Judge Reese Greaves opened with an invocation as officers and families moved to a local dining room for dinner. State Patrolman O. B. Sanders praised cooperation between county and city officers, while Mayor Roy Lee Jones spoke of closer law enforcement ties and teamwork. Chief James Robinson noted more than 40 people attended and Patrolman J. E. Polson shifted a trick shooting demo to the Boy Scouts Hut due to rain. the crowd enjoyed the event despite weather.
Department of Defense economy cutbacks affect Sandia Base in Albuquerque. Officials report few new civilian hires, with about 2000 workers already employed on the armed forces special weapons project at Sandia Kirtland Air Force Base. Air Force plans align with a Pentagon order to reduce civilian personnel by 20,000 nationwide.
American officials say the next move rests with Syria amid strained ties. The United States expelled the Syrian ambassador and the Syrian second secretary in Washington while Damascus expelled three American officials from its capital.
New York Cotton Exchange wool futures opened with declines across contracts. Oct futures fell by eight points with bids around 192.0, Dec at 190.0, March 188. traded, May 185.5, July 153 bid, Oct 185.6 bid, and Dec 183.2 bid. A separate session showed no change for some contracts with Oct 160 bid and Dec 159 traded.
In New York futures Oct and Dec cotton both fall 6 points to 33.85. New Orleans shows Oct and Dec bids at 33.82.
Lovington police report a portable electronic speed timer has been used since Sunday, issuing more than 60 tickets and many warnings. Officers move the device to curb speeding as residents react with curiosity and concern, while Chief Robinson emphasizes safety over punishment.
Princess Anne turns seven as the Royal Family gathers at Balmoral Castle to mark the occasion. Queen Elizabeth and Prince Charles join Princess Margaret and other relatives in a family celebration highlighted by a new wrist watch gift for the birthday girl.
Chicago sources say Jimmy Hoffa faces AFL-CIO opposition for president of the Teamsters. He is seen as heir apparent to the $50,000 yearly post now held by Dave Beck. A union showdown with the federation is expected next month over alleged corrupt influences.
Intermittent showers drenched the Lovington area on Tuesday evening and night totaling .28 inch as recorded by official observer E. H. Syers. A heavy shower darkened the sky then stopped abruptly followed by a brief second shower before clearing. Lightning struck a vent stop at a Skelly Camp tank battery five miles south, causing little damage. This marks a second day with barely measurable rainfall in Lea County.
Senators from both parties praised Joseph McCarthy in a nearly three hour tribute. Thirty one lawmakers offered remarks while McCarthy’s widow and her mother attended in the senate gallery during the eulogy.
Two fire calls kept city firefighters busy yesterday evening but caused little or no damage. A trash fire at Halliburton Camp was extinguished quickly, then a lightning strike on a vent at a tank battery near Skelly Camp south of town was also put out promptly.
Indian Prime Minister Nehru marks Independence Day by releasing about 15,000 convicts. The action highlights a nationwide gesture amid celebrations and official ceremonies.
Visiting from Franklin Tennessee are Mrs L W Rader and Mr L W Rader with their children Bernice Hazel ine Brenda and Bobby along with the Hoods. They are spending time with relatives this week.
United Press reports the Asiatic flu caused a death in New York a 17 year old Greek exchange student Nicholas Memmos who arrived in the country Tuesday. The industry races to produce vaccines with 25 million doses by mid October and five million weekly after. officials warn an epidemic may hit this fall or winter.
Autoonlife found by Lee Hurst a fireman and laundry operator at 318 W Ave H. He phoned for fire equipment and used a window hose to suppress a gasoline leak under the hood of Mrs. Joe Jewel’s sixty Cadillac before firefighters arrived. Damage was slight.
Mrs. Virginn Harlow and her sons John and James of Jonesboro Louisiana visit Lovington in the name of Mr. and Mrs. H W Wilks. The group will travel from Lov to Soul and salvation.
Admiral Arthur Radford hands the Joint Chiefs of Staff chair to General Nathan Twining at a White House ceremony. Radford warned that peace depends on U S strength, saying a major war is unlikely if America keeps its military power. Twining echoed the view that a major war remains unlikely as long as the United States maintains strength.
An odd name sent Leader employees on a half hour chase Tuesday to locate a wanted man. The name appeared in two towns in Texas and Ohio and a marriage license record linked a possible suspect to an age discrepancy. A check of court dockets yielded no matches before more finds tied to a 17 year old girl.
Mrs. Barney McMahan and children Pamelan and Ronny have returned to Lovington after two weeks in Yoakum Texas at the bedside of Mrs. McMahan’s ailing mother whose condition is reported improved.
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