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Lovington Daily Leader

Location

Lovington, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1959

Page

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American Detainee Calls Cuba Trial A Farce In Interview

Pinar del Rio Cuba 24-year-old Peter John Lambton an American accused of plotting against Castro says in a jail interview the trial was a farce. He describes harsh treatment during interrogation and notes his photos with Austin Young were souvenirs not weapons. He contrasts the “stereophonic justice” at the cinema with a lack of due process.

Pinar del Rio Cuba Peter John Lambton Castro Austin F. Young Miami Fla Austin Lambton Austin Young Havana

Missionary Will Speak at Two Baptist Churches

Mrs. Ruben Franks, missionary from Chili, will speak at the First Baptist Church Sunday morning and the Jackson Avenue Baptist Church Sunday night. She spent five years in Santiago, Chili, and after her husband’s death served as associate editor and librarian in the Spanish Publishing House. Her talks support the Lottie Moon Christmas offering. She has three children.

Ruben Franks Chili First Baptist Church Jackson Avenue Baptist Church Baptist Foreign Missions Board Lottie Moon Franks

Eisenhower Announces World Tour to Promote Peace

President Eisenhower announced a 22 370 mile, 11 nation journey across Europe Asia and Africa to spread Americas message of peace and freedom. He urged steel leaders to settle the dispute and called for mutual disarmament and a more perfect society while stressing Americas moral convictions and faith in God.

Europe Asia Africa Eisenhower White House America Seas

Eisenhower Lands in Rome for Peace Mission Amid Rain

President Eisenhower arrived in Rome in a rain soaked dawn to begin a 22,370 mile journey visiting 11 nations on three continents. He was greeted by Italian leaders and crowds as officials noted the mission to promote peace and friendship.

Washington UPI Eisenhower America Continents Merriman Smith White House Rome Italy Communist Party Giovanni Gronchi U.S James D. Zellerbach United States NATO Soviet Union Europe English Britain U. S

France Dam Disaster Toll Rises In Frejus Catastrophe

Government investigators probe the failure of the Malpasset Dam near Frejus after a flood killed hundreds. The toll is 270 dead 50 missing and 70 injured with fears of more victims in the mud and water that engulfed the Regnan Valley. A mass funeral was held as President de Gaulle denounced the catastrophe.

Frejus France UPI Riviera Regnan Mediterranean Charles de Gaulle

Heart Campaign Planned by Sorority Beta Sigma Phi

Beta Sigma Phi plans a Heart Fund campaign to run in February. The Lovington sorority held a Monday night meeting at Mrs. R. E. Smith’s home to organize the effort. Attendees included chapter leaders and officers representing all four Lovington chapters.

Beta Sigma Phil R. E. Smith Lovington Smith John Ray Bishop Gail Hooper Arthoon W. C. Wheeler Walter Hopkins N. C. Robinson

Funeral Pending for Bill Holt of Tatum

Funeral services are pending for Bill Holt a longtime Tatum resident who died of a heart attack Thursday afternoon at about age 40 He is survived by his wife and his parents Mr and Mrs Ed Holt of Tatum.

Bill Holt Tatum Holt Ed Holt

Will Musick Dies At Mayhill Home

Will Musick of Mayhill New Mexico died after a hunting accident. Funeral services will be at 2 p m Saturday at Jackson Avenue Baptist Church. Burial in Lovington cemetery. Survivors include his wife Mary son Bill of Lovington daughter Mary Kathryn Gunn of Portales and three sisters. He was born July 27 1898 near Rising Star Texas and lived in Mayhill since 1952. Interment by Smith-Yarbro.

Jackson Avenue Baptist Church William Roy Will) Musick Mayhill Rising Star Texas Musick Knowles Mayhil, N. M Mary Bill Lovington Mary Kathryn Gunn Portales LM. Blackmon Levington Essie Morris Taiam C. W. Anderson Las Vegas Nevada Ernie Dixie Darrell Fri Thomas Jackson Ave. Baptist Church Smith-Yarbro

Three Routes Are Considered In Albuquerque

In Albuquerque a highway commission and city council discuss three proposed routes for the Coronado Freeway section carrying US 66 across the north of the city. Officials will also weigh moving gas lines along the freeway from Juan Tabo to Lomas Blvd and seek legal guidance on state relocation cost obligations, with total utility-relocation costs anticipated to run into millions.

Santa FE UPI Albuquerque Coronado Highway Commission Albuquerque Highway Department Southern Union Gas Juan Tabo Lomas Blvd State Supreme Court New Mexico

Levington Doctor Heads State Osteopathic Board

Dr. R. E. Smith of Levington has been named by Governor Burroughs to the State Board of Osteopathic Examiners. He has practiced in New Mexico since 1941, led the Lovington Rotary Club, served Methodist Church, and held multiple osteopathic leadership roles. He will serve on the state board until January 1, 1963.

R. E. Smith Levington Burroughs State Board of Osteopathic Examiners New Mexico Smith Tatum Lovington Rotary Club First

Eisenhower Pushes Bilateral Talks as Steel Conflict Stalls

President Eisenhower and United Steelworkers President David J. McDonald unveiled proposals to end the steel dispute, but both were rejected within hours. Finnegan resumes mediation as Eisenhower urges round the clock talks and a settlement before January 26 while warning public interests and workers’ welfare must guide any agreement.

Washington UPI Eisenhower United Steelworkers Union USW David J. McDonald

Testimony Shows Arms Men At Missile Party

House investigators released testimony showing Gen. Nathan F. Twining and other senior officers were entertained by Martin Co. of Baltimore at the Cotton Bay Club in Eleutheria. The firm spent 18000 on golfing weekends for nine generals and nine admirals, plus Air Force Secretary James H. Douglas and Elwood R. Quesada. The company defended the event as harmless while critics warned of potential influence.

Washington UPD House Nathan F. Twining Joint Chiefs of Staff Bahamas Martin Co Baltimore Armed Services Air Force James H. Douglas Elwood R. Quesada Federal Aviation Agency Douglas Quesada Eisenhower Martin Cotton Bay Club Eleutheria

School Board To Talk On Santa Fe Contract

Santa Fe school board plans discussion as the State Board of Education weighs the controversial contract that would let the local board set teacher salaries without tenure rules. The attorney general argued state approval is required for the contract with disputed sections to be separate regulations. A National Education Association team visited Santa Fe to study its impact on morale.

Santa FE UPI State Board of Education National Education Association

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