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Newspaper

Lovington Daily Leader

Location

Lovington, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1958

Page

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Nazarene Church Fund Seeks Help for Clark Family Burial

Pastor Bob Lemley and Nazarene Church members appeal for donations to aid the Fred Clark family in burying Beverly Dee Clark, who died in a highway crash Wednesday night. The driver, Howard Thomas, was uninsured. donations should be mailed to the Church of the Nazarene Box 715 Lovington NM marked Clark Fund. Carol Lee died instantly after being thrown from the highway by the same vehicle.

Bob Lemley the Nazarene Church Fred Clark Beverly Dee Clark Church of the Nazarene Lovington Clark Fund Carol Lee Howard Thomas

Driver Dies In Bloomfield On Labor Day Weekend

Don E. Lamis 29, of unknown residence died from head injuries after his car collided with a vehicle driven by Oren Curtis Armstrong in a curve on NM 44, 32 miles south of Bloomfield, near Albuquerque. The crash raised New Mexico’s Labor Day death toll to 248, as national traffic deaths mounted with 37 total for the period so far, Florida leading with four fatalities.

Bloomfield Upi New Mexico Don E. Lamis Albuquerque Lamis Sioux Falls S. D Oren Curtis Armstrong Aztec Here Armstrong NM 44 National Safety Council United Press International Round Lake Beach Chicago

Supreme Court May End Appeals Over Central High Reopen

UPI reports legal observers expect the Supreme Court to swiftly issue an order to wipe clean all appeals and stay actions in Little Rock if needed, reinstating integration at Central High regardless of opening date. The court left in place a temporary 8th Circuit stay pending its Sept. 11 hearing.

United Press International Washington UPI U. S. Supreme Court Little Rock Ark Central High School High Court Central High Supreme Court 8Th Circuit Court of Appeals

Artillery Duel Resumed Across Formosa Strait

UPI dispatch from Taipei reports Communist artillery renewed fire on Nationalist outposts at Kaoteng in the Matsu islands and on Quemoy and Little Quemoy after a 13 hour ceasefire due to a typhoon. The exchange, ongoing since dusk, follows earlier weeklong clashes with reported high casualties.

Taipei Formosa UPI Comunist Formosa Strait Ministry of Defense Kaoteng Matsu Group of Islands Quemoy Islands Little Quemoy

Planes for Jittery Formosa Area

The Air Force says TAC will deploy a squadron of jet fighters and cargo planes to the Far East to bolster U S air power near Formosa. MATS will assist with logistics as U S forces in Formosan waters face rising invasion fears of Quemoy Islands.

Washington UPS Air Force U. S Far East Red China Formosa ‘Strait Navy U. S. 7Th Fleet Pentagon Department of Defense United States Air Force Tactical Air Command Tac Military Air Transport Service MATS TAC Formosan Quemoy Islands

New York District Attorney to Question Twenty-One Producers

District Attorney Frank Hogan planned to question producers of the TV quiz show Twenty-One and a former contestant who claims he was fed answers. Jack Barry and Dan Enright said they would present documentary evidence refuting Herbert Stemple’s charges as spurious and malicious. Hogan considered about a dozen other witnesses as he weighs rigging claims without finding grounds for grand jury action and notes possible legislative or FCC referrals if fixes are proven.

New York UPI Frank Hogan Jack Barry Dan Enright Herbert Stemple Stample Hogan Dotto

Little Rock School Board to decide Sept. 8 or 15 opening

The Little Rock School Board meets Monday to choose whether Central High opens September 8 or 15 amid fear an early start could prompt a Supreme Court ordered integration. Superintendent Blossom hopes for a delay while Faubus pressures remain. In Norfolk, the school board agrees to end segregation and admit 17 Negro students to white schools on September 8.

Jack V. Fox United Press International Little Rock Ark UPI Littile Rock Central High School U. S. Supreme Court Supreme Court Central U. S. Appeals Court Virgil T. Blossom Washington Blossom Hank Panky Orval E. Faubus Richard C. Butler Arkansas Faubus Norfolk, Va U. S Walter E. Hoffman

Union seeks votes on representation at Kermac Nuclear Fuels

The United Steel Workers of America await NLRB ruling on a union representation election for Kermac Nuclear Fuels employees. The union’s June 1957 petition was dismissed as premature. Steel workers already hold bargaining rights for production staff at Calumet and Mecla mine and Phillips Petroleum’s Ann Lee mine.

United Steel Workers of America Kermac Nuclear Fuels National Labor Relations Board Calumet Mecla Ann Lee Phillips Petroleum

Warn Against Check Forgers

Warnings were issued today about counterfeit company checks bearing Robinson Realty and Associates of Santa Monica California. Bank checks numbered 325 to 500 were stolen in Lovington on Friday when Tom Robinson parked a large briefcase under the front seat and returned to find it missing. Contact the sheriff or Wade Snider or Tom Green for information. The realty firm is located at 1421 Santa Monica Drive Santa Monica.

Robinson Realty and Associates Santa Monica California Lovington Tom Robinson Robinson Sheriff's Office Wards

Teachers Honored By Local C Of C

Around 400 attended the Chamber of Commerce dinner honoring Loving nion teachers and school personnel. Gift certificates from 13 local merchants, $1.00 to $3.00, were given to 28 new teachers. Master of ceremonies Hoyt Caldwell. Rev. Paul Hively gave the invocation. Mrs. Juanita Jackson played an accordion solo. Winford Carlile welcomed guests. Tom Embree spoke for Lea Education Association. Mayor Roy Lee Jones recognized teachers and presented certificates. Bill Chandler led singing of America with Florence Anderson at the piano. Dinner featured roast beef, potatoes, asparagus, sliced tomatoes, french bread and coconut pie. Harada Farms supplied tomatoes.

Chamber of Commerce Nion Hoyt Caldwell Paul Hively Juanita Jackson Winford Carlile Chamber Tom Embree Lea Education Association Roy Lee Jones Bill Chandler America Florence Anderson Harada Farms

Favor Repeal of Liquor Price Fixing

Los Alamos county Democrats endorsed repealing liquor price fixing laws and opposing right to work measures. State Sen Harold Agnew noted the convention reflects local views. Agnew Al Giorgi Mrs Ceile Sayre and Mrs Lee Ennis named to the State Central Committee with Arthur Hemmingdinger re-elected county chairman.

Los Alamos UPI Republican Platform Convention Harold Agnew Agnew al Giorgi Ceile Sayre Lee Ennis Arthur Hemmendinger

Garden Ant Bite Proves Fatal in One-in-a-Million Case

Daisy Huggins, a garden enthusiast from Kenning Hall England, died three days after being bitten by a garden ant while pulling bulbs. Doctors cited a tetanus risk from the bite and weighed whether the toxin came from the ant or was introduced by her hand.

Kkenning Hall England UPI Daisy Huggins

Badge Giving Cop Suspended Over Badge to Eagle Nest Man

Santa Fe state police Chief Joe Roach suspended Capt. Penn Winston for 20 days for giving an official sized state police badge to Ed Springer of Eagle Nest. He said the move was a routine suspension for a rules violation and that the police board and he had not been consulted.

Santa FE Upi Joe Roach Penn Winston Ed Springer Eagle Nest

Carlsbad Chamber Plans Hobbs Organization Session

Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce legislative committee will assist in organizing a Hobbs chamber group on September 4 at the Lea County Airport Dining Room. Carlsbad participants include Jeter Bryan Joe Rose Morton Rutherford Gerald Rhoades Morris Vorrehberg E. O. Moore Jr Rep Walker Bryan Rep elect Drew Cloy Sen T. E. Lusk Cliff Ryen and Louis Whitlock. The committee seeks to study and recommend on industrial and other business legislation.

Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce Hobbs Chamber Lea County Carlsbad Jeter Bryan Carlsbad Daily Argus Joe Rose Morton Rutherford Gerald Rhoades Morris Vorrehberg E. 0. Moore, Jr Walker Bryan Drew Cloy T. E. Lusk Cliff Ryen Louis Whitlock

Catholic Youth To Host Back To School Dance

The Catholic Youth Organization will host the annual Back to School Dance at the Youth Center on Tuesday evening from 7 to 10 p.m. Chaperones listed include Mr and Mrs Bridforth and others. Father Lucian of St Thomas Church suggested the event and the CYO will supply music and refreshments.

CYO Tom Bridforth Barney McMahan John McNally George Evans Dick McLaughlin Lucian St. Thomas Catholic Church

More Antelope Permits Okayed

The State Game Department announced 30 additional antelope hunting licenses for southeastern New Mexico. Official Levon Lee cited negotiations with Washington Lake property owners near Carlsbad as the reason, with about 1500 hunters initially gaining permission. A second draw will allocate the 30 licenses to southwestern hunters not drawn initially. The drawing occurs mechanically at the Game Department offices.

Santa FE Upi State Game Department New Mexico Levon Lee Department Washington Lake Carlsbad Lee Game Department

St Paul Fights For Major League Baseball Bid

Minneapolis councilman Kent B Youngdahl said Washington Senators would move to Minneapolis next week as St Paul bid for a major league franchise sparked a regional dispute. Minneapolis approved a 9 million dollar bond to expand Municipal Stadium but awaits final Board of Estimates sign off ahead of a potential franchise move.

Minneapolis Minn Upi St. Paul Washington Senators Twin Cities Kent B. Youngdahl Mill City Washington Municipal Stadium Board of Estimate Youngdah Chicago Youngdahl Senators Herb Calvin Griffith

Hobbs Tops Plainview 8-5 in Four-Game Series Start

Hobbs defeated Plainview 8-5 as four visitors’ errors aided a four run fourth inning. Jim Van Natta earned the win in relief after entering in the eighth, with Ken Bryant homering and Don Ahrens earning the decision. Plainview starter Jerry Talbot went the distance.

United Press International San Angelo Carlsbad Hobbs Plainview Midland Artesia Potashers Pirates Jim van Natta George Goitsch Cardinals Ken Bryant Don Ahrens Jerry Talbot

Judge Praises McClellan After Proba tion Hearing With Loud Carnival Tune

County Judge A W Tuesburg scolded George McClellan 24 after a probation hearing in Pontiac Illinois. A carnival loudspeaker outside the courthouse blared Don't Be Cruel during the proceedings, creating an unusual scene.

Pontiac UPI A. W. Tuesburg George McClellan

Weekend Weather Outlook Sparse Thunderstorms Expected

Mostly fair conditions continue through Sunday with a few widely scattered thunderstorms this afternoon and Sunday mainly in the south. Cooler air arrives in the northeast Sunday with highs of 80 to 90 degrees in the northeast and 85 to 95 elsewhere.

New Mexico Girl Crowned Miss Wool of 1959

Beverly Bentley of Albuquerque was awarded first place at the National Miss Wool Pageant in San Angelo Texas. She won a 1958 Chevrolet Impala Sports Coupe and a 10 000 wool ward robe. Runner-up Miriam La Cour of Raywood Texas finished second. Dennis Day performed at the event.

San Angelo Tex UPI New Mexico Beverly Bentley Albuquerque University of New Mexico Peggy Seay Floresville Miriam la Cour Raywood Lamar State College of Technology Texas Dennis Day Charles Meeker Jr Dallas Norman Levenson Southwest Metro-Goldwyn- Mayer Penny Stoltz New York Warren of Stafford Duncan MacDonald Boston Fashion

Thieves Enter Wells Home in Break-In

A window screen was punched and $32 stolen from Lonnie Wells at 218 W. Taylor in the last three days. Wells and his wife were unaware of the break in until Friday morning due to work schedules.

Lonnie Wells W. Taylor Wells

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Carol Dee Clark Ritter Holder East Star Route Dan’s Bar Peggy Rice Leeder Finch Bloomfield Caster Gymnasium Cire CMITA Cwllec W. D. Caster Tatum Schools Caster Byron Fort W. M. Hall Earl Warren Federal Communications Commission National Broadcasting Company Stemple Santa Monica Drive C of C of C Duke City Girl Miss Wool Jane Burnett Nita Fortenbury Muriel Hopkins Mary Slack Marla Larson Elizabeth Rush Carl Hopper Clay Smith
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