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Lovington Daily Leader

Location

Lovington, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1966

Page

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Home building slump tests affluence and policy

The author argues that high home ownership has been fueled by easy money and government support, but mortgage credit is drying up as rates rise after the Federal Reserve hike. With materials available, demand remains, but credit markets tighten, threatening a prolonged housing slowdown and inflationary pressure.

U. S Washington Potomac Federal National Mortgage Association Fannie Mae Lyndon Johnson Federal Reserve Lovington Jeanne Lea County

State official urges Lovington to drive local development

John May of the State Department of Development told Lovington Chamber members that communities must act to attract industry. He noted towns succeed by organized effort and cited Tucumcari's program as an example in the region.

John May State Department of Development Lovington Chamber of Commerce Santa Fe Tucum Cari Lovington May Quay County NMDD Tucumcari New Mexico Department of Development Pearl's Eddie Robinson A.L. Hahn Harold Baer

Painter Resigns As Head Coach Of Lovington Wildcats

Lovington Schools announced the resignation of Char lie Painter from all coaching duties at the end of the school year. Painter will remain a biology instructor, having become head coach in 1963 after Wilson Knapp’s resignation. The Wildcats posted mixed records through 1965 and district standings fluctuated within 4-A. Assistant coaches Dale Buck and Jimmy Williams remain, with no replacement named yet.

Lovington Charlie Painter Wildcat Painter Loveington Wilson Knapp Roswell Wildcats St. Mary’s Hobbs Tucumcari Portales NMMI Dale Buck Jimmy Williams

Betty Jane Franklin mother of city resident dies

Mrs Betty Jane Franklin mother of Mrs Ben Rotan dies at 1 15 a m Monday in a Lamesa Hospital burial scheduled in Lamesa Memorial Park at 3 p m Wednesday at Northside Baptist Church Rev J B Chick and Rev Henry Ryan will officiate Branon Phillips Funeral Home directs the services survivors include her husband J W Franklin three daughters five sons one sister two brothers twenty seven grandchildren and twenty six great grandchildren

Betty Jane Franklin Ben Rotan Lamesa Texas Northside J. W. Franklin Rotan Lovington J. W. Howard Bill Biggerstaff Odessa O. W Citrus Heights Calif D. E W.D J. S Seminole W. J Bula Haney Howard Jake Haney Clarksdale, Miss

Waterflood Meeting Set in Artesia New Mexico

Gene Motter area engineer with Cities Service Oil will speak at the New Mexico Waterflood Association December meeting in Artesia at the Artesia Country Club. Social at 6 30 p.m. Motter will discuss West Welch vexation of flooding a West Texas carbonate reservoir. Reservations contact Archie Spier in Artesia at 746 2404.

Gene Motter Cities Service Oil Company Hobbs New Mexico New Mexico Waterflood Association Artesia Country Club Artesia West-Welch West Texas Archie Spier Booker Building

Car crashes into house after leaving unattended Buick

A 1959 Buick struck a residence at 308 Avenue N after the driver, Margaret Grey, left the motor running and parked nearby. The car sustained about 100 dollars in front-end damage and the house about 500 dollars in damages. Grey was cited for leaving an unattended vehicle.

Avenue N Margaret Grey South Fourth Avenue P Grey

Honor Society Initiates Fifty New Members

Today the National Honor Society inducted fifty members, forty five juniors and five seniors, chosen for maintaining at least a B grade average in high school and freshman year. A student is first rated on grade average and then voted on by teachers for scholarship, service, leadership, and character.

National Honor Society Georganna Robinett Jimmy Ellis Cliff Reed Floyd Green Dixie Edwards Sheila Montgomery Linda Cook Mark Hopkins Ray Howell James Rich Becky Purcell Don Camp Randy Bolding Durwood Benham Judy Wakeland Mike Jurecek Priss Spears Carl Hester Becky Clear Virginia Fine Vickie Edgett Richard Shelton Donna Sue Howell Steve Hecht Donna Joyce Johnson Pat Garvin Jeff Harlow Patsy Harada Carol Mauldin Danny Harold Gary Wilson Dan Hardin Cheryl Collie Mike Davis Janis Camp Jeannie Skalenda Julian Garcia Marsha Farmer Jeannie Magers Jimmy Callaway Debbie Wirt Eddie Byrd Kathy Willingham Benton Smith Jimmy Worrell Dianna Butler Elaine Jones Susan Miller Linda Prender Neysa Jean Womack Billy Estes Homer Robinett Sandra Briley Alice Savisky Rosemary Homer Nancy Smith Pam Wallace Jane Ray Beverly Benham Elaine Karr Teresa McDonald Terri Worrell Faye Fortner Sammie Polk Marsha McNutt Gale Long George Rich Susan Williamson Jan Henry Roy Willingham Bill Shipley Jerry Buckner Linda Stack Marlene Drennon Nancy McKee L. D. Phillips Marsha Hill Diana Rodriguez Benny Talley Mike Hopkins Joe Loving Pat Wise Kathy Teischlander Lynn Hammons Diana Smith Cindy Howard Dawn Moore Johnny Good Alene Hailes Mike Cocke Don Kitchens Leslie Oldham Dianna Williamson

Yale Holidays Announced for New Mexico Junior College

The Christmas recess for students at New Mexico Junior College ends with classes closing Friday December 16 and resuming Monday January 2, 1967 at the usual time.

Yale New Mexico Junior College

Judge to rule on misdemeanor charges against governor elect’s father in law

Belen Municipal Judge Tony Aragon took the case under advisement for a week after Trinidad Anaya, 62, accused of disobeying police by not showing a license and resisting arrest, testified officers struck him in his driveway on November 22. Police said Anaya swung first and vanished after a red light claim. defense argued unlawful entry and denial of legal counsel. Verdict to be announced at 7 p.m. Monday.

BELEN UPIC Tony Aragon David Cargo Trinidad Anaya Bernalillo Cargo Ernest Trujillo Robert Garcia Trujillo Las Cruces Veterans of Foreign Wars Aragon

Court Suit Filed Against NMSU Over Utility Contract

A Santa Fe district court suit seeks to void a Las Cruces contract for natural gas and water between NMSU and the city. Rio Grande Gas Co. seeks an injunction, arguing the contract bypassed the Public Purchasing Act and the State Board of Finance ignored statutory rules. The board’s 2-1 approval followed a bid process it allegedly failed to conduct.

Las Cruces UPI Santa Fe Regents of New Mexico State University State Board of Finance Rio Grande Gas Co NMSU Finance Board Jack M. Campbell NMSA Las Cruces Utilities The

Deer Santa Clause Letter From Knottsville Boy

A correspondent recalls a childhood letter to Santa from Knottsville Arkansas. The note asks for a No 4 trap a Barlow knife and a sharpening stone while joking about good grades and pest control near the hen house.

Knottsville Ark

GOP Staff Briefed on State Budget Requests

Santa Fe reports GOP staff met with Gov. Jack Campbell's Administrative Assistant Larry Prentice and Ed Hartman of the Finance Department to discuss agency budget requests for the coming fiscal year. Harrel Budd served as liaison as Jerry Brasher and agency heads joined the briefing.

GOP Santa FE UPID Jack Campbell Jerry Brasher GOP Goverecr David Cargo Larry Prentice Finance Department Ed Hartman Harrel Budd

Trimmer Named De Layo Aide and Public Instruction Chief

Maurice Trimmer, longtime Campbell press secretary, will become Leonard De Layo's chief aide and Superintendent of Public Instruction on January 16. He will liaison between schools and the State Board of Education, prepare research and articles, and analyze federal programs. Salary is 11500 annually.

Santa FE UPI Jack Campbell Maurice Trimmer Leonard DeLayo Delayo Trimmer State Board of Education Office of Education New Post Campbells United Press International Dallas Albuquerque University of Missouri School of Journalism

Aunt Dies in Fort Worth Funeral Held for Mrs. Jack Smith

Mr. and Mrs. John Moyers traveled to Fort Worth Texas to attend funeral services for Mrs. Jack Smith, the Moyers aunt. Mrs. Smith died Sunday morning and services were arranged for Tuesday in Fort Worth.

Fort Worth John Moyers Ft. Worth Texas Jack Smith Moyers

Social security help event at Lovington office

Those seeking social security information should visit Miss Cawthon at the Lovington New Mexico State Employment Service office located at 201 West Jefferson on December 15 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 to 4:30 p.m.

State Weather Summary Reflects Cooler Day Across Regions

Forecasts expected a high near 66 degrees and a low around 24. Deming peaked at 55 while Raton fell to 12. Lovington recorded a 52 degree high by 4 p.m and a 18 degree low at 7 a.m. Total 1966 rainfall to date is 15.20 inches.

Deming Raton Lovington

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