Walt Disney remembered as a rare creative force
A column honors Walt Disney as a unique figure whose blend of creativity and business savvy reshaped entertainment. The writer recalls early memories of Mickey Mouse, Snow White, and Donald Duck and notes Disney’s skill at leading a large team, his risk taking, and his influence on film and television. The piece also touches on public sentiment after his passing and reflects on his enduring legacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walt Disney
Walt
Pup Pluto
Mel Blanc
Donald Duck
Disney
Horatio Alger
Disneyland
Hollywood
Dick van Dyke
van Dyke
Julie Andrews
Mary Poppins
Lea Airport To Receive Federal Funds For Improvements
Washington officials said the Federal Aviation Agency will provide 72.5 million dollars in federal matching funds to support construction and improvement of 341 airports across the country for the current fiscal year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyington Woman’s Club
Eddie Robinson
Bob Kerby
J. E. Simmons
Harold Bridgforth
Bob Dean
Ronald Christian
Country Club
Cliff Payne
Payne Country Home
Payne
Washington
UPI
Federal Aviation Agency
FAA
Eunice and Jal union on Ute Dam water plan
Jal and Eunice officials propose to move Ute Dam water via a 14 inch Eunice pipeline to Jal. The plan would have Jal pay Eunice for use of its line. Ute Dam supplies eastern New Mexico communities with water via new construction and lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eunice
UPI
Jal
Ute Dam
Hobbs
New Mexico
Cargo's Inauguration Schedule Outlined for Jan 2
Laland Thompson Jr announces ceremonies for Gov-elect David F. Cargo as he becomes the 20th governor. Oath from Chief Justice David Chavez at noon on the capitol’s west flank. Events include a National Guard flyover, music by bands, Lincoln Cane Ceremony, invocations, Salute, reception, and Inaugural Ball at La Fonda with a 10 pm Grand March.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa FE
UPS
Laland Thompson Jr
David F. Cargo
Cargo
State Capitol
David Chavez
Jack M. Campbell
New Mexico Air National Guard
National Guard
James Peter Davis
William E. Crews
St. Bede’s Episcopal Church
Capitol
Howitzer
Santa Fe High School
Michigan
Palace of the Governors
John P. Jolly
New Mexico
la Fonda
Buckeye Buzzard War Over Liquor Store Near Church
The town heatedly debates placing a liquor store near the Methodist Church with Peck's drug store patrons mocking rival shops. Armedo cites lack of public interest as the reason for the denial, sparking talk of fairness toward the Methodists.
Lovington Area Weather Forecast and Records
Lovington and surrounding area expect clear skies tonight and Saturday afternoon with a high around 58. Overnight low near mid 20s and a daytime high of 50 earlier today. New Mexico statewide high 59 in Deming and low of 8 in Raton. precipitation tallies show 15.20 inches in Lovington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lovington Board OF Realtors
Eddie Robinson
Western Grill
New Mexico Realtors Association
Stanley Mathis
Roswell
Jim Snell
NMRA
Tex Laughlin
Santa Fe
Finis Heidel
Robinson
Weldon Yarbro
Don Yarbro
Lovington
Loveington
New Mexico
Deming
Raton
Post Office Hours Extended For Christmas Rush
Lovington residents are reminded the post office will stay open until noon Saturday according to postmaster Reese Greaves. The extended hours aim to aid residents during the Christmas rush season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lovington
Reese Greaves
Weston Ill site chosen for giant atom smasher
The Atomic Energy Commission picked Weston Illinois near Chicago as the site for a 200 billion volt proton accelerator. The $375 million facility will take eight years to build, employ about 2300 when complete, and have an annual operating budget near $600 million. Weston won over five other finalists and dozens of initial applicants from 46 states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
API
Atomic Energy Commission
AEC
Weston
Ill
Chicago
Argonne National Laboratory
Glenn T. Seaborg
Illinois
Brookhaven National Laboratory
New York
Long Island
Ann Arbor
Mich
Madison
Wis
Lowry Field
Denver
Sacramento
Calif
Alaska
Delaware
Hawaii
Vermont
Seaborg
Fire Chief Urges Care With Decorations This Season
Lovington fire chief Wayne Benson warns residents to handle decorations carefully. Do not place candles near curtains, keep Christmas trees moist, and dispose of wrapping material in trash barrels during daylight hours after gifts are opened.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Benson
Lovington
Also Mentioned on This Page
Jeanne
Harold Runnels
Albuquerque Journal
Dave
Albuquerque
Johnson
Otto Miller
Rio Grande Steel Products Co
Federal Reserve Board
al Rodriguez
Afl-Cio
Miller
S. Q. Merino
Bayard
Rodriguez
Jack Campbell
David Cargo
U.S
Clinton Anderson
Johnny Walker
Walker
Congress
U. S
Thomas Morris
Joseph Montoya
Lea Airport
Clarence Wallace
Lovington Lodge
Carlsbad
Kansas
Texas
Missouri
Montana
Jim Abbott
Trea
Surer
Logan Beal
John Shearman
Tyler
Maurie Alstatt
Alvin Benson
Lanon Howea
Chaplin
Jerry Wright
John Graham
Don Brown
W. T. Wilie
Ralph Cadrew
Buckeye Buzzard
Peck
Armedo
Likker
Seuzz
Weston III
Clarence Mitchell
National Association For the Advancement of Colored People
California
NAACP
Mitchell
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!