Four Lane Highway Bids Sought. Oil Tests Reported Nearby
New Mexico bids invited for a four lane highway to Hobbs North Gladiola area while oil field activity continues nearby. Amerada Petroleum reports Devonian discovery 3½ miles east of North Gladiola with gas and oil production noted in tests from 12 000 feet to 16 000 feet. Gulf Oil advances on No 6-C Coates Federal near Jal with Ellenburger tests and McKee sand flow observations. Phillips Petroleum reports a Mississippi gas-distillate find near Plainview flowing gas and distillate from perforations at 13 214 to 13 218 feet. Drilling ahead across several Permian and Pennsylvanian prospects continues in multiple fields.
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Lea County
N. M
Amerada Petroleum Corp. No. 1
EC S Ac
Gladiola
Gulf Oil Corp
Searcy McBurlington
Tidewater Oil Co
Coates-Federal
Justis
Jal
Ellenburger
McKee
Tubbe
Phillips Petroleum Co
Austin
Plainview
Unoa Oil Co
California
R. W. Duncan
Tatum
Texas Pacific Coal & Oil Co
J. P. Collier
Caprock
Cas
New Rates For Legals In N M Take Effect
A new state law raising legal notice rates in New Mexico newspapers became effective June 7. The first insertion price rises to 12 cents per column of eight point or smaller type, and subsequent insertions to 10 cents per line. The law eliminates column width references. NM Press Association led the bill with Will Harrison and Joe Lawer heading the legislative committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Mexico
New Law
New Mexico Press Association
Will Harrison
Santa Fe
Joe Lawer
Santa Fe New Mexican
Old Folks Annual Reunion set for June 23 at Prarieview school
Lea County residents gather for the 32nd Old Folks Annual Reunion at Prarieview schoolhouse on June 23 with a basket dinner barbecue and an 11 AM sermon. Aunt Sally Slaughter, longtime Open Range Cowboys Association sweetheart, died May 15 at 95. invitations circulated with a corrected date.
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Prarieview
Lea County
Sally Slaughter
Open Range Cowboy’s Association
Carlsbad
Assis
China Fires On U S Plane In 8 Mile Offshore Clash
United Press reports Peiping radio vows retaliation after a U S Navy plane penetrated near eight miles off the Chinese coast in hazy weather. China claims the aircraft invaded its airspace and warns of further blows. The Navy notes eight miles out as international waters and that the plane sustained minor damage.
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United Press
China
Peiping
Navy
Red China
United States
27 Miles Will Be Paved Four Lanes
A project plans to pave 27 miles into four lanes expanding highway capacity. Officials cite improved traffic flow and long term safety as the primary goals of the construction. Local communities anticipate construction impacts and possible detours during the work.
State Highway Dept bids on multiple New Mexico road projects
State Highway Department advertises June 28 bid openings for several road works across New Mexico. Projects include seven miles north of Socorro on US 60 85 four-lane rebuild, nine miles of median curb gutter and paving on US 54 70 in Otero County, two miles two-lane on US 70 east of Otero Lincoln line, nine miles four-lane on NM 18 Lea County, five miles four-lane on US 550 Farmington Aztec, 13 miles two-lane on NM 480 Roosevelt County near Portales, and resurfacing US 66 in Albuquerque Central Ave Yale to Morningside and First to High.
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State Highway Department
New Mexico
Socorro County
Socorro
Otero
Alamogorodo
Holoman Air Force Base
Lincoln County
Lea County
Hobos
Lovington
San Juan County
Farmington
Aztec
Roosevelt County
Portales
Central Avenue
Abuguersue
Yale
Morningside
First Street
Hignth Street
Lea Countians Attend School At Kirtland
Twenty four Lea County youths attend an eight day encampment at Kirtland Air Force Base Albuquerque learning about the Air Force through drills, classes, base tour and airplane rides. Over 100 New Mexico youths participate. List includes from Loving Bobby A. Alen Lynn V. Auld Carlton Benham Bill M. Graham William D. Henson Bruce u. Howard Richard M. Nicholson and Jackson R. Smith. From Hobbs attendees include Rick Baird Jay G. Barrow Lee W. Botkin R. W. Brittain Jim T. Clark Donald Ditmore Doris Me Duquette John T. Edwards Theo Harrison Mary Alen Hastings John M Ille James M. Morgan Gloria G. Schlaefli James W. Snow Daniel A. Turner and Andy Vargo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lea County
Air Force
Kirtland Air Force Base
Albuquerque
New Mexico
Loving
Bobby A. Alen
Lynn V. Auld
Carlton Benham
Bill M. Graham
William D. Henson
Bruce U. Howard
Richard M. Nicholson
Jackson R. Smith
Hobbs
Rick Baird
Jay G. Barrow
Lee W. Botkin
R. W. Brittain
Jim T. Clark
Donald Ditmore
Doris Me Duquette
John T. Edwards
Theo 4. Harrison
Mary Alen Hastings
John M Ille
James M. Morgan
Gloria G. Schlaefli
James W. Snow
Daniel A. Turner
Andy Vargo
1957 Firemen's Convention Held in Tucumcari New Mexico
The 1957 Firemen's Convention met in Tucumcari New Mexico starting Sunday June 2 with registration at the Concho Hotel. Activities included ladder demonstrations and fire prevention programs while social events drew about 500 attendees. Officers elected included J T Crane returning as president and Bud Wingfield of Los Alamos as new president. Attendees from Lovington were Otis Kitchen Lee Hurst and John Haws. The 1958 convention will be in Silver City.
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Tucumcari
New Mexico
Concho Hotel
Shipley
J. T. Crane
Portales
Woman’s Civic Club
E. E. ‘Bud’ Wingfield
Los Alamos
George Maloof
Las Vegas
Harold Bishop
Lordsburg
T. E. Hinman
Eunice
Floyd Wynn
Hobbs
Secretar
Silver City
Lovington
Otis Kitchen
Lee Hurst
John Haws
Loot Found Near Buckeye Camp Hidden Goods
Reported discovery near the Phillips camp at Buckeye of hidden store goods including 2 boxes of 12 and 16 gauge shotgun shells 3 boxes of 30-06 rifle cartridges 1 new hatchet 1 can of green paint 1 box of flat washers and 1 socket with plug all concealed in a ground hole.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phillips Camp
Buckeye
Appeal for Botulism Anti-Toxin Reaches New York
The Argentine Consul in New York appealed for 300 units of botulism anti-toxin to fight a food poisoning outbreak in La Plata Argentina. He asked radio television stations and newspapers to circulate the plea. The health official warned botulism can be fatal without treatment.
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New York
New
la Plata
Buenos Aires
Health Department
Judge Rules Ricca Citizenship Cancelled for False Claims
Federal Judge Walter Labay in Chicago canceled Paul Ricca's naturalization after finding he gave false information about his identity and concealed facts. Ricca, once a lieutenant to Al Capone, faces possible deportation as the government pursues removal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Walter Labay
Paul
Ricca
al Canone
Labay
United States
John Bickley
Bickley
Lebuy
Labuy
City utility spending rises. May reports show deficit
The city utility department consumed $34,520.41 against $30,368.96 receipts in May, with $4,151.45 more out than in. Salaries, repairs, and distribution costs are listed among major outlays, while General Fund receipts fell short of disbursements by about $1,938. Street, library, and recreation funds show assorted balances and expenditures across multiple accounts.
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General Fund General Fund
Belmont Stakes Dominates in Prestige Despite Derby Attention
The Belmont Stakes holds the most prestige among major races even with Kentucky Derby and Preakness fanfare. Owners trainers and jockeys cite its history distance and tougher challenge as defining factors. The article notes the Derby’s higher purse but Belmont’s lasting significance.
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United Press
Belmont
New Guard Rules Target State Armory Phone Use
State Comptroller Ed Hart and Adjutant General G C Sage discuss tighter accounting amid an interim committee probe of public finances. Sage plans controlled phone use in the office and detectives to oversee local Armory boards cash custody following findings of improper deposits and withdrawals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Hartman
Adj
G. C. Sage
Adjt
Public Finance
Sage
Roswell
British Queen to Visit America in October
Announcement in Washington and London confirms Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip will visit the United States in October. Details of dates and itineraries are to be released by royal and diplomatic channels.
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America
Washington
Eligabeth the
Princes Hip Hays
London
Beer Laden Car Collides With Egg Truck Near Holland
A truck carrying 11 500 eggs collided with another vehicle near Holland Michigan. The incident involved a beer truck loaded with 6 590 pints of beer. No injuries were reported.
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Holland Mich
Assault Charges Dismissed and Arrest Near Lovington
Harold Hensley of Lovington had the first assault charge dismissed for lack of a witness when Mrs. Hensley did not appear. A second assault and battery count led to a 30 day sentence with 25 deferred for six months after Justice of the Peace R. Greaves found him guilty. Police Chief James Robinson captured Hensley after he refused to exit his home, crawling through a window.
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Harold Hensley
Lovington
Justice of the Peace
R. Greaves
Jack Love
Hensley
Love
Greaves
James Robinson
City Court Finances Five Defendants in Recent Sessions
City Court Judge Reese Greaves fined Edwin A. Cole 60 dollars for drunken and disorderly conduct resisting arrest and abusive language. A. W. Short paid 150 dollars for reckless driving. Martin Cantu received ten and a half days in jail plus a 14.50 dollar fine for drunkenness. Mrs. S. N. White paid 2 dollars for a left turn against instructions. Justice of the Peace handed John Sandlin 90 days for drunkenness and vagrancy after a separate arrest within 12 hours of release. S. A. Hillis remains noted in the record with charges unclear.
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Reese Greaves
Edwin A. Cole
A. W. Short
Martin Cantu
S. N. White
Justice of the Peace Court
John Sandlin
S. A. Hillis Sal
4 H Judging Here Manana
County 4 H clubs compete in livestock homes tractor driving and crop judging tomorrow. Tractor driving starts 1 p m on North Main while crop judging occurs at the courthouse Extension offices. Junior and senior teams will advance to district and state meets in Roswell and Las Cruces.
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North Main
Lea County Electric Coop
Roswell
Los Cruces
Fair Board Meeting Held in Eunice for Barbecue
Lea County Fair Board members gathered in Eunice for a barbecue dinner hosted by chairman Frank K. Walker. Attendees included residents and officials from Hobbs Lovington Jal Tatum and Malpar, with a committee chosen to select a Fair Queen and plans for the next meeting set for Hobbs on July 23 at 3 30 PM.
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Lea County Fair Board
Eunice
Frank K. Walker
R. J. Patterson
Mallamar
Edith Hayter
Lovington
Joe Standefer
Helen Harris
Chamber of Commerce
J. R. Wycoff
Hobbs
J. R. Winkle
H. L. Cummings
Mary F. Payne Levington
Harry J. Nunan
Martha Fletcher
Floy Wynn
Robert Madera
Jal
F. D. Hurley
Tatum
Marvin McClish
McDonald
Billy C. Smith
E. D. Holt Tatum
C. E. Holeman
Malpamar
Inez Dykstra
Marvin McC
Marvin McClish Lovington
Wanda Linam
Wilson Sees Communism at Peak in Speech Analysis
Secretary Wilson warned in Boston that he believes communism has peaked and is not the path to security or prosperity. He contends the Soviet party has become enriched and centralized, undermining social justice and peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
United Press America
Foson
Nzventios Soviet “Party
Tal Svistor
Birds Trigger Lovington Power Outages Amid Bird and Cat Incidents
Lea County Electric may issue calls for an exterminator and a bird watcher after outages blamed on a cat and a sparrow. A sparrow reportedly disabled a main substation, plunging southwest Lovington into darkness for nearly two hours until power was restored at 8 32 p.m. Clyde Price praised line crews who rerouted service and noted new protective equipment limiting damage from birds. The fate of the bird and cat remains uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lea County Electric
Lovington
Clyde Price
80 4 Hers Off To Camp On Monday
Lea County youths head to Camp Scott Able near Cloudcroft for four days of 4H activities. Extension workers plan for both adult and child members with a schedule balancing learning and recreation.
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Lea County
Cloudcroft
Camp Scott Able
No Injuries After Alley Shooting Sighting Goes Go A
Police responded to gunfire in a residential alley between Second and Third Streets. No injuries or bodies found. officers record a GOA report as the party or parties fled on arrival. A fight behind a house prompted investigation but results remained unclear.
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Nigt
Goa
Vandalism Wrecks New Home Here
Deliberate vandalism struck the under construction residence of Dr. W. L. Minton at 9 Street and Avenue I. Green paint and splatters covered the driveway and walk while muddy tracks were found at the scene. Police suspect local youths but cannot confirm who caused the damage.
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W. L. Minton
Avenue I
Gastonia
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North Gladiola Weil
Aiiracis Oil Interests
Ld Folks
Lea Countians
Kirtland
Firemen's
Argentina
Motor Vehicle License Bureau
Manana
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