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Newspaper

Lovington Daily Leader

Location

Lovington, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1957

Page

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Eisenhower to Attend Paris NATO Summit Despite Stroke

President Eisenhower cleared for flight to Paris for NATO talks amid a mild speech difficulty from a November stroke. Secretary Hagerty said the trip will proceed, with Dulles promising sweeping NATO modernization to the missile era and talks with Britain on a missile delivery pact.

Washington Eisenh Wer Paris NATO White House Hagerty Orly Field Eisenhower North Atlantic Treaty Organization Dulles NATO Alliance Wasington Russia Defense McElroy United States Britain Bern

New Yorkers Visit Warrens in Del Rio Texas

Miss Jean Marie Wren and Mr and Mrs Fredrick Liscum of Massena N Y and Mr and Mrs Paul Lynch of Watertown N Y stayed with Mr and Mrs Roy Lee Warren at 1109 W Van Buren Ave last week. They arrived Dec 2 and left Dec 8 to visit Lynchs son in Del Rio Texas where he is stationed with the armed forces. From Del Rio they plan to return to New York arriving Dec 16. They were charmed by the Land of Enchantment on their first visit to this part of the country.

Roy Lee Warren W. van Buren Avenue Jean Marie Wren Fredrick Liscum Massena N. Y Paul Lynch Watertown New York

Tiny Tots Christmas Program Dec 15

Tiny Tots of the Kindergarten present a Christmas program at 2 p.m. December 15 in the Presbyterian Church. Wilma Church sings solo and in a quartet with Bea Taylor Susie Sumruld Cheryl Ives. Belinda Dunn plays mother and David Benson as Santa Claus. Frostie the Snowman is David Moore and Kay Perkins. Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer appears. Mrs. Wils will accompany on piano.

Tiny Tiny Tots Presbyterian Church Wilma Bea Taylor Susie Sumruld Cheryl Ives Wilma Church Mamma Santa Claus Belinda Dunn Mother David Benson Frostie the Snowmen David Moore Ay Perkins Rucoph the Red Burt Poe

New Mexico Weather Turns Cooler After Dusty Front

United Press reports a cold wave swept into New Mexico with 30 to 40 mph winds lifting dust. Temperatures dropped up to 20 degrees, ranging 36 at Raton to 70 at Greenwood. Outlook calls for cooler readings today in the south and warmer conditions tomorrow with highs 40 to 55 and lows 15 to 35. No precipitation is foreseen.

United Press New Mexico Raton Grenwood

Clint Blasts Secrecy Sparks Uranium Policy Debate

The State Economic Development Commission reviewed a day long hearing with uranium industry representatives and heard Sen Clinton P. Anderson denounce secrecy as ridiculous. Rep John J Dempsey vowed to study legislation backing the AEC cut off on uranium purchases amid calls for reform of AEEC secrecy practices. Patrick J. Hurley urged clear distinctions between technical secrets and administrative secrecy.

State Economic Development Commission EDC Clinton P. Anderson John J Dempsey AEC Dempsey Patrick J. Hurley Uranium Institute of America AEEC

Tito Granted Request No More Military Aid

Marshal Tito has won a US decision ending military aid, while economic assistance remains. The reassessment came after political pressure and Tito’s December 6 choice to stop accepting arms aid, though Yugoslavia’s Soviet ties and earlier break with Moscow are noted.

Lito Marshal Tito United States Tito Yugoslavia Kremlin

New Diocese Created in Minnesota Area

Pope Pius XII erected a new diocese in the United States with territory from the Archdiocese of St Paul Minnesota. Monsignor Alphonse Schad-Weiler of St Agnes parish St Paul was named bishop of the new diocese.

Vitacin City Pope Pius XII United States St. Paul, Minn Alphonse J. Schad- Weiler St. Agnes St. Paul

Robbery and Theft Reported in Albuquerque

Albuquerque Police report two crimes of note. An armed man and a woman robbed the No Way Market late last night, fleeing in a car with 3600. Eugene E. Thomas, the owner, was forced into a utility room. Hubbard’s Incorporated saw a $2,000 mink coat stolen yesterday afternoon from a third floor penthouse couch, along with $3.00 from Mrs. C. R. Hubbard’s wallet.

United Press Albuquerque Eugene E. Thomas Hubbard’s Incorporated C. R. Hubbard

Government price support investment tops seven billion

The United States Department of Agriculture reports its investment in the support program as of Oct 31 at over $7 billion. The total includes commodities owned by the government and those held as security for price support loans, down more than $1 billion from the previous year.

United Press United States Department of Agriculture

Jewish Paper Says Catholics Show The Way

In Boston, Harry Golden, editor of a North Carolina Jewish publication, praises Roman Catholic schools as a model for desegregation. He tells a review that Southern fears about school integration are baseless and calls Catholic schools a showcase for racial integration.

Boston North Carolina Harry Golden Reviow Anermacethas Vinese

Farm Bureau Leader Urges Shared Burden on Budget Cuts

Charles Shuman president of the American Farm Bureau Federation told the federation's 39th annual convention in Chicago that agriculture must accept its share of non-defense spending cuts to free funds for increased defense. He estimated $300 to $500 million could be shaved from the Agriculture Department program without harming farmers, noting cuts would wait until after next year due to existing government commitments.

American Farm Bureau Federation Charles Shuman Feeration Chicago Shuman

Georgia Names Committee To Push High School Science

The state board of education formed a committee headed by William Foster to raise science and mathematics requirements for New Mexico high school graduates. Foster will oversee a study to replace the existing university level high school attainment with a level of competency scale. The board praised teachers for their work while urging adherence to state school hour laws.

New Mexico State Board of Education William Foster Farmington Georgia Lusk Foster

Bids Sought for Married Students Housing Project at N M A C

Bids for a $825000 project to build 100 two bedroom houses at New Mexico A and M college in Las Cruces will be opened January 8. The housing on the southern campus area will rent for $60 monthly and include kitchen living room and bath in addition to two bedrooms.

United Press New Mexico A and M College Las Cruces

Land Plan Aims to Move Farmers to Other Work

A land retirement plan proposed by the committee for economic development would retire whole farms to reduce output and push farmers into nonagricultural work. The 150 member group criticizes soil bank procedures and calls for major reforms to shift toward an income and price support framework.

Washington Committee For Economic Development Soil Bank Committee of Research and Policy Committee

Meat Promotion poster contest judges named in New Mexico

Mrs. Linda Lambert announces final judges for the statewide meat promotion poster contest Peter Hurd from San Patricio and David Kimmel of Safeway El Paso join Dr. Roger B. Corbett of New Mexico A M College. Judging starts December 15 at Milton Hall on campus.

Linda Lambert, Mosquero Peter Hurd San Patricio David Kimmel Safeway el Paso Texas Roger B. Corbett New Mexico A & M College Milton Hall A and M New Mexico Lambert U.S Furr Foods Piggly Wiggly Food Mart Safeway Stores Lucky Supermarket Albuquerque Barkers

Von Braun Denies Butler Charges Amid Missile Race Row

Dr Werner von Braun denies Democratic National Chairman Paul Butler's claim he held responsibility for delays in U.S. missile development under the Truman era. Von Braun says he led none of the program and notes he was not an American citizen at the time. He later became a naturalized citizen.

America Paul Butler Werner von Braun Butler von Braun Erman United States Iazen

Apples for Teachers in Madison Boosts Home-Grown Apple Sales

Wisconsin apple growers gave 13,000 teachers free apples at a state convention to promote sales of home grown fruit.

Madison Wis Wisconsin

City Commission Shifts Meeting Date to December 30

The City Commission altered its schedule from December 23 to December 30 due to Christmas holidays. The change was officially made to accommodate holiday observance and avoid conflicts with the festive period.

City Commission

Federal grant reviewed for Lovington sewage plant

The $110000 federal grant toward a $382000 Lovington sewage treatment plant is under review by the Dallas regional Public Health Service office. Local officials, including Mayor Jones and City Manager J. W. Allen, explained the project to the Governor's Advisory Council on Water Pollution Control and the State Board of Health.

Santa FE Lovington Governor’s Advisory Council On Water Pollution Control State Board of Health Dallas The Public Health Service Charles G. Caldwell Environmental Sanitary, Services Division State Health Department Loyrington Fed. Ra Mexico Saucon Federa Jones J. W. Allen E. M. Heser Tom Man

Final Rites For Aen Fason In Conway Ark

Final rites are planned for Aen Fason in Conway Arkansas after the 26 year old died in Lea County Hospital and was sent home from Grifineral Home Fason an employee of Makin Drilling Co had been ill three months and hospitalized six weeks He is survived by his widow Wanda Lou a son Gary 24 of Hobbs his parents Mr and Mrs A H Fason of Conway and two sisters Marie Harrison Compton California and Mrs Earl Ward Conway Funeral services and burial will be held in Conway Thursday or Friday Korean veteran

4Ien Hansen Foon, Jr Conway Ark Grifineral Fason Makin Drilling Co el Paso Lea County Wanda Lou Gary Denison Hobbs A. H Fason Marie Harrison Compton Ca.if Earl Ward

United Fund Directors Declare Campaign Halt Plans

Lovington New Mexico United Fund leaders announce a halt to the 1957 58 drive after nine weeks with 8000 raised of a 17000 goal. They cite adequate advertising and workers but say funds fall short forcing organizations to seek independent campaigns after February 1 1959.

Lovington United Fund Boy Scouts Girl Scouts Red Cross Salvation Army Crippled Children Lovington United Lovinetor Ecomnai United Fund Lovington New Mexico Lovington and United Fund Board of Directors

Farmers Vote on Cotton Policies in 1958 Market Plans

Fragmented text notes farmers voting on cotton policy and price supports in 1958. Mentions the agriculture department maintaining price levels and market controls, with unclear references to rice and cotton quantities.

United Fresh Farmers Agriculture Department

Cotton Acreage May Be Increased in 1958 Allotment

The Agriculture Department reports a reduced 1957 cotton crop at 11,010,069 bales down 778,000 from last month, citing quality losses due to autumn rains. Officials note pressure to adjust the 1958 allotment, with Rep. Aernsathy of Mississippi arguing for earlier action and possible expansion beyond the near 17,300,060 bale approval.

Agriculture Department USDA Aers Nathy Mississippi Congress

Brooksmith Man Killed In One Car Crash West Of Lovington

State Police report Ira Connaway a 48 year old Brooksmith Texas resident died last night after being thrown from a car west of Lovington US 83 eight miles. Driver Max Wise 43 of Carlsbad survived. The crash raises the highway death toll to 407 and a coroner inquest named the cause as automobile accident.

Brooksmith Texas Lovington Ira Connaway Max Wise Carlsbad Buckeye Road A. D. Sawyer Abbie B. Moore J. B. Floyd O. L. Green Otis Bailey H. M. McDaniel

New York City Faces Transport Crisis After Strikes

New York City braced for transit chaos as 600 bus maintenance workers walked off the job in sympathy with subway strikers. Buses would last only through the morning rush, with 5 to 10 percent of the fleet expected offline daily until shop workers return. The subway strike showed no signs of ending, while department stores faced over two million dollars in lost pre Christmas sales daily.

United Press New York City Transit Company Subway

Bill to fund Suez canal clearance faces UN General Assembly

A bill seeks to finance the Suez Canal clearance with a three per cent surcharge on canal tolls, debated before the United Nations General Assembly. Prime Minister MacMillan claims Britain can develop a completely new energy source from the sea.

Suez Canal UN General Assembly London MacMillan

Kesnital Notes Patients Admitted At Noels New Mexico

A list from Noels New Mexico shows multiple patients admitted to Sea General Hospital and numerous residents of Hobbs Eunice Lovington and Cross Plains. Names include John Ance Opal Dobbs Marlon Alexander Anne East Lea Sandra Hall Michael Miles Maggie Danile Kathryn Casey Velma Cotter and others. The document also records discharged patients such as Clyde Mallow Emily Houser Charles Scheller Dorothy Russell Joel Thompson Paula Lee and Marry Morena along with addresses in Hobbs Lovington Eunice and Denver City.

Suesday Sea General Hospital John Ance Sewell North Houston Hobbs Opal Waneona Dobbs East Park Marlon Lyon Alexander McDonald Anne Mauree Eunice Debra Ann Star Kathryn Casey Denver City Texas Velma Sue Cotter Penas- Kimbrough Clyde Ira Mallow Eastern Street Emily Rebecca Houser W. Ave E. Lovington Charles Emer Scheller N. Willow Dorothy M. Russell West Castle Joel Faye Thompson Lovington Cora Lora Farr Cross Pans Tod E. E. Diaz East By Orence Blenton North Thorp

Singer Pleads Guilty to Marijuana Cigarettes

San Antonio police report artist David Luke Myrick known as Tyler pleaded guilty to possession of 45 marijuana cigarettes in San Antonio. He was sentenced to five years. Judge John N Onion Jr will study the case for potential probation before formal sentencing.

San Antonio Billy Singer Texas Tyler David Luke Myrick Nashville Tennessee John N. Onion, Jr

Moscow Letter Reported From Soviet Premier

United Press reports a letter from the Soviet Premier to President Eisenhower is seen as important and likely to be made public tomorrow. Soviet Ambassador Zaroubin said it concerns NATO and disarmament and noted ongoing exchanges between Eisenhower and Bulganin. The note could influence the approaching NATO Summit.

Ly United Press Moscow Eisenhower Zaroubin State Department NATO Hisenhower Bulganin

Final Rites Held For W H Prior in Midland Texas

Funeral services were held in Midland Texas Sunday afternoon for William H Prior 54 who died December 6 at Midland Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. He was active in civic affairs a Rotary Club Mason Shrine Presbyterian church elder and participated in local civic work. Burial followed in Midland cemetery. Survivors include widow Edna Prior formerly Edna Graham sister of Mrs Mery Lou Carson one daughter Phyllis Prior and granddaughter Catherine Allday.

Midland Texas William H. Prior Midland Memorial Hospital Prior Rotary Club Masons Shrine Presbyterian Church Edna Prior Edna Graham Lovington Mery Lou Carson Martin Allday Houston Phyllis Prior The Texas University Austin Catherine Allday

Also Mentioned on This Page

Warrens Clint Georgia Names Committee H. S. Science Caldwell Wll A’en Fason Conway, Ark J. O. Dotson Harvey Markley C. . Jackson Bernard Love Jerry Stoltz D. D. Patteson John Connell Blewett Cotton Winfare Carlile F L. Heidel E. Berkshire Roy L. Jones J. C. Dotson New Transport Noels Singer W.H. Prior
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