Lovington to light nativity on courthouse square
An all city project by the Lovington Chamber of Commerce street lighting committee will open a life size nativity scene display on the courthouse square at 5 p m Sunday December 20. The six scenes depict key biblical events with Bible pages as backings and will be created by local committees and volunteers from churches and civic groups.
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K. C. Martin
Bill Chandler
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Bethlehem
Bob Lindley
BIG Book
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Archie Roath
John Ray
J. R. Morgan
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Herter Urges NATO Strength Amid Cooling Tensions
Secretary of State Christian A Herter said Western Allies must bolster NATO forces until Russia proves its peace talk with deeds. He noted some easing in tensions but warned against lowering guard as U.S. and allies plan to discuss sharing defense costs at the Paris NATO ministers meeting.
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UPI
Christian A Herter
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Drug Firm Executive Faces Price Comparison Questions
Senate investigators questioned the president of Upjohn Drug Co about why U S medicines cost less abroad than at home. Chairman Estes Kefauver said the inquiry would seek answers on price disparities and market practices.
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UPC
Senate
Upjohn Drug Co
Estes Kefauver
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Food and Drug Administration
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Parke Davis & Co
Presbyterians Plan Christmas Program At First Church
A Christmas program of Scripture readings and carols will be presented Sunday evening December 13 at 7 00 PM by the choir and congregation of the First Presbyterian Church under William J King and Elyse Howard the organ. Tom Embree will read scripture and Rev Gordon Garlington Jr will give the dedicatory prayer. The Joy Gift benefits ministers and their dependents.
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First Presbyterian Church
William J. King
Elyse Howard
Tom Embree
Gordon Garlington, Jr
Agen
FCC Studies Proposals To Improve Radio TV Programs
The FCC opened hearings on broadcast abuses and studied six proposals to improve radio and television content. Educators church spokesmen and editors are among the witnesses. Four days of hearings next week will wrap up the first phase, with industry spokesmen to be called after January 1.
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Washington
UPC
Federal Communications Commission
FCC
Commission
City 4-H Club Holds Regular Meeting in Lovington
The Lovington city 4-H Club gathered Monday for their usual session. Officers were installed for the coming year, and plans were made to craft useful toys for Lovington School's Exceptional Children class. Refreshments followed a candlelight ceremony.
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Lovington
4-H
Leaco Elects New Directors at Tatum Meeting
R. B. Moore, president of Lea County Rural Telephone Board, announced the election of three new directors at a Friday meeting in Tatum. Elected were Carl Taylor, Mallamar. J. T. Tulk, Caprock. and Karl Nease, Gladiola. Door prizes were donated by Tatum merchants.
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Lea County Rural Telephone Board
Tatum
Carl Taylor
Mallamar
J. T. Tulk
Caprock
Karl Nease
Gladiola
Merchants of Tatum
New Mexico Eyes State Run Vehicle Inspection Plan
The state weighs a half million car inspections to replace private garages and patronage tied to current sticker fees. Officials note revenue losses, limited enforcement, and traffic deaths suggesting a broader safety push may be needed. Colorado's stricter approach contrasts New Mexico’s softer stance.
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New Mexico
New Jersey
Colorado
A. P. (Penn) Winston
Winston
High-Diving Chutist Says It's Not A Daring Thing
Air Force Capt Joseph W. Kittinger Jr. completed a 13 and a half minute 74 700 foot free fall from a balloon gondola near White Sands NM. He described the descent as not particularly daring and praised the equipment after both jumps.
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Joseph W. Kittinger Jr
Space
Batman
Desert
Kittinger
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