Lea County Fair Highlights Agriculture and Looming Market Shifts
The Lea County Fair in Lovington spotlights agriculture as the world’s vital industry amid rising dairy prices and shrinking surpluses. Editor Merrill Norton notes global beef demand and droughts in crops, while local farming in Lea County remains challenged but poised for a rebound as opportunities emerge. The piece also covers a Lehion stance on Supreme Court limits, fair trade law scrutiny in New Mexico, and calls to loosen restrictions on opportunity.
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Lea County
Lovington
Dean
High Plains
New Mexico
Fabian Chavez
Gene Lusk
H. R. Little
Lovington Association
New Mexico Association For
U.S. Open to Talks With Communists on Geneva Accords Meaning
Washington officials said the United States would welcome discussions with Communist leaders on what the 1954 and 1962 Geneva accords mean for Vietnam. Hanoi and Moscow tie settlements to the accords, while the U.S. views them as an adequate peace basis.
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UPI
United States
Hanoi
Viet Nam
Charles de Gaulle
Moscow
Kremlin
Warsaw Pact
Bucharest
Romania
U.S
Southeast Asia
Geneva
Britain
Russia
France
China
Cambodia
Laos
International Control Commission
ICC
South Viet Nam
Communist “‘Liberation Front
Walker seeks AFL-CIO support at New Mexico convention
U S Representative E S Johnny Walker along with other New Mexico politicians urged labor leaders at a Santa Fe AFL-CIO convention to back Democratic candidates in November. Morris appealed for broader labor backing for Johnson's Vietnam policy and Democratic unity. Brash er stood in for Gov Campbell who attended events with President Johnson in Denver.
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Afl-Cio
Walker
Santa Fe
Labor
U.S
Thomas G. Morris
Ddn.m
Stanley J. Brasher
Jack M. Campbell
Brasher
Lyndon Johnson
Denver
Morris
Johnson
Viet Nam
New Mexico
Democratic Party
Man shoots daughter and grandchildren in Atlanta crime
In Atlanta a 70 year old ex dealer Fred Teams Paschal shot his daughter Pearl, two grandchildren Russell and Beverly Robertson, and Officer E Nixon Ether before dying in a gun battle with seven officers. Police stormed the house behind armored support, finding Paschal dead with a shotgun across his chest. The injured included Pearl Paschal in critical condition, Ether in good condition, and several officers treated for tear gas burns as the home suffered heavy damage.
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Atlanta
UPID
Fred
Paschal
Pearl Paschal
Russell
Beverly Robertson
E. Nixon Ether
Grady Hospital
Ether
Buckeye Buzzard War at County Fair Draws Crowd
Local observer recalls a full day at the county fair with attention to the hog exhibit and pork chops. The writer notes a preference for not taking rides, recounting experiences from Saturday and interactions with friends.
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Everthang
Stan
Sylvester Spoonerville
Welder Stolen From Local Service Yard
A 200 amp trailer mounted Lincoln welder valued at about $600 was stolen from the Southwestern Well Service Yard Friday night. Local authorities were notified and are continuing the investigation.
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Southwestern Well
Lea County Fair Closes With Strong Turnout Despite Rain
The Lea County fair wrapped up its final hours amid steady crowds and record entries despite a Tuesday rain postponement. Produce and livestock showed above average quality and quantity, with the sheep division up notably. Leah Pritchett was crowned fair and rodeo queen and will represent the county at the state fair in Albuquerque.
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Paul Kemp
Lea County
Kemp
Ralph Wrinkle
Hobbs
Carroll Zschiesche
Jim Gilstrap
J. W. Allen
Mary Jo Carlton
Robert Howard
Elaine Dawson
J. Paul Kemp
Leah Pritchett
Albuquerque
Jake McClure
Congress Eyes Stronger Minimum By Labor Day
Washington lawmakers push for a higher federal minimum wage with House and Senate talks aiming to reach a compromise before the Labor Day deadline. Pressure mounts as negotiations focus on wage level, employer exemptions, and timing for phased-in increases.
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Washington
UPI
Congress
Lovington Forecast And Wage Bill Notes
Lovington forecast calls for afternoon and night clouds with isolated thundershowers Sunday and Monday, cooler Monday and a 20 percent rain chance. Today’s high near 86, overnight 62. weekend temps: 84/62. Federal wage floor rise to 1.60 an hour faces possible compromise next week as both chambers aim for a Labor Day rush.
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Lovington
Syiday
House
Senate
Reader questions for Lovington mayor on sales tax and meters
The Leader announces a series answering reader questions through September 13. Mayor A L Hahn explains meters stay for merchant and revenue balance. He notes lack of funds prevents application for federal aid.
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Leader
Lovington
A. L. Hahn
Girls Win Special Awards at Lea County Fair
Lea County Fair officials name winners in the junior home economics and 4-H home economics divisions. A silver tray was presented to the recipient for outstanding achievement.
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Lea County Fair
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