Lovington Career Day Highlights Agribusiness Shift
Students heard talks on careers including agriculture and civil service during Lovington High Career Day. County Extension Agent James Gilstrap spoke on farm size growth, farm population declines, and the shift toward agribusiness requiring more technical knowledge. Civil service and other professionals outlined benefits, advantages, and challenges in their fields for graduates.
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Lovington High
James Gilstrap
Mexico
Gistrap
T&iken
Gilstrap
Ode Sede ‘Beard
Ee Dames
Robin
John Bonomo Jr
May Be Forced To Drop Plans For New Shed
Lea County vegetable growers face a snag in building a new shed for brokers. One landowner blocks sewer access, delaying decisions until week’s end. The plan may shift to a privately purchased shed on the east side of the railroad south of Avenue D.
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Lea County
Slaughter
Action
Berry Lee
Hobbs
Avenue R
Avenue D
Lovington
Hillcrest Baptist Church
Educationa
Southwestern
Polk Avenue
Jesse Ballard
E. Madison
Mary McCory
S. Love
Pete Haseloff
W. Ave
Topaz Homes
W. Tyler
Topaz
H. A. Smith
S. Main
D. A. O'Conner
Southwestern Builders
F. Southwestern Builders
W. Polk
Homer Hibbetts
B. H. Joplin
Church of God
Fiorina Campaign Swing Through Lovington Area
Mrs Fiorina visits Lovington New Mexico as part of a final pre primary swing. The candidate travels with her husband a school teacher and plans several televised appearances across the state before May 13 while meeting voters and students in Portales and southeastern New Mexico.
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Betti Firina
Fort
Lovington
New Mexico
Fiorina
New
No Pleasure Tour Ends With Robbery in Syracuse
Syracuse police report an incident in which a man named Stewart was forced to drive around by a robber for over an hour after the thief demanded his wallet. No injuries were reported. Further details were not released.
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Syracuse
N. Y
Mone Stewart
Stewart
Ike Calls Press Conferences Fine Institution
President Eisenhower praised White House press conferences as a very fine modern American institution. He said he sometimes grows irritated when questions seem personal, but would be less than human not to, and he enjoyed a lighter mood during today’s briefing with reporters.
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Washington
Eisenhower
White House
Edward T. Folliard
Washington Post and
Times iHerald
Folliards
Chester M. Way
St. Petersburg
Fla
Way
UNM Defends Athletic Policy Against AAUP Criticism
UNM President Ton L. Popejoy defended the universitys athletic policy as valid and aligned with Skyline Conference standards. He cited faculty support, outlined annual athletic scholarship costs of about 31 000 per athlete, and argued for scholarships based on academics to benefit more students.
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Popejoy
AAUP
United States
UNM
Skyline
Bennington Library Holds Forgiveness Day Boxes
The Bennington Free Library observed Forgiveness Day by placing boxes at two entrances to encourage free return of long overdue books.
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Bennington Vt
Bennington
Col Tenney Quits Burlington Civil Defense Post
Col W M Tenney resigned as Burlington Civil Defense director citing citizen apathy and lack of top volunteers.
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Burlington Vt
W. M. Tenney
Cigarettes Destroyed by Air Force in Alaska Overage Batch
In Anchorage Alaska the Air Force burned over two million cigarettes valued at 20 280 dollars that were past their shelf life on a single day. The disposal action aimed to prevent resale and ensure safety.
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Anchorage
Alaska
Air Force
Pickett Sees Third Candidate Challenge in Gubernatorial Race
United Press reports that Pickett accused John Burroughs of naming a third candidate, Cole Moffett, as a debate stooge while vowing not to debate with him. Burroughs spoke in Farmington about his governance goals and criticized highway construction design and inspection practices.
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United Press
Ingram Pickett Today
John Burroughs
Stooge
Cole Moffett
Burroughs
Joseph Bursey
Roswell
New Mexico
Pickett
Bur
Moffett
Farmington
Press Group Blasted By Liquor Ass'n
Frank Padilla Jr. of Albuquerque, president of the New Mexico Retail Licensed Beverage Assn., accuses the New Mexico Press Assn. of circulating a questionnaire aimed at forcing primary election candidates to state approval or disapproval of the state fair trade laws on liquor and cigarette prices. He says the slogan misleads and pressures candidates.
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Santa FE (Lp
New Mexico Press Assn
Frank Padilla Jr
Albuquerque
New Mexico Retail Licensed Beverage Assn
State Press Association
56 Drivers Prep For 500 Mile Race In Indianapolis
Indianapolis racers gear up for the Memorial Day 500 mile race at the Speedway. Practice begins with 25 of 56 drivers on hand. qualification trials run May 17-18 and 23-24. rookies number about 15, with 11 drivers unassigned. Questions loom about foreign entry Juan Manuel Fangio and a potential trend from Sam Hanks’ 1957 victory.
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Indianapolis Ind
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Oval
Jimmy Bryan
Troy Ruttman
Johnnie Parsons
Pat Flaherty
Juan Manual Fangio
Argentina
Alberto Ascari
Sam Hanks
New Cotton Support Plan Proposed With Two Prices
A House agriculture subcommittee studies a plan offering two cotton support prices. One option sets price at 65 percent of parity for growers choosing a 30 percent rise in planting allotments, while those staying at current allotments receive 75 to 90 percent parity. If approved by two thirds in a referendum next November, the plan would cover 1959 1960 and 1961 crops.
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House Agriculture
Mitchell Favors Tax Cuts Amid Diverse Economic Proposals
Secretary of Labor James Mitchell urged a decision within 30 to 60 days on possible tax cuts to bolster the economy. He foresees April unemployment near 5.12 million and prefers tax relief over large public works, with July as a target for final action. Several groups push for tax cuts or reform, while the American Farm Bureau opposes both tax cuts and expanded public works.
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Labor
Washington
James P. Mitchell
Mitchell
Committee For Economic Development
National Association of Manufacturers
Afl-Cio
Americans For Democratic Action
The
National Grange
National Farmers Union
National Federation of Independent Business
House - Senate
American Farm Bureau Federation
Congress
Frazar B. Wilde
Pesenes
AFL - Cio
Stanley H. Ruttenberg
ADA
Robert R. Nathan
Peter Hurd Paintings Featured In Russia
Peter Hurd, Roswell-born painter of southwest landscapes, is introduced to Russian readers via American Illustrated. Five paintings and an Remembrance article showcase his pink bluffs on the Pecos and desert scenes. The piece notes USIS distributed magazines in the USSR and highlights cross cultural aims.
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Washington
Pete Hurd
American Southwest
New Mexico
American Illustrated
U.S
Hurd
Roswell
Pecos
Sierras
America Illustrated
U.S.S.R
Arizona Highways
Racing Fee Schedule Doubles for State Tracks
The State Racing Commission adopts a new fee schedule likely doubling license revenue from last year’s 5664. Apprentice jockey remains 5 dollars, others rise to 5 dollars or more, with various positions such as jockey agents, horsemen bookkeepers, and concession staff increasing. An assumed name fee rises to 10 dollars. About 2500 licenses issued previously, with similar totals expected. All money goes to the general fund.
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State Racing Commission
Commission
Margaret Mead
Marine Commander Protests Defense Reorganization Plan
Washington (UP) General Randolph Pate, commandant of the Marine Corps, told the House Armed Services Committee he fears the proposed defense reorganization could let a future secretary rationalize the Marine Corps out of a job. He urged preserving Congress's power over combat functions.
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Washington
Marine Corps
Eisenhower
Randolph McC. Pate
House
Armed Service Committee
Colenes
Defense
Neil H. McElroy
Army
Navy
Air Force
Pate
Congress
Corps
Alexander A. Vandegrift
Fishing Road Near Jemez Springs Opens Ahead of Season
The New Mexico State Highway Dept reports State Road 4 near Jemez Springs will be open all the way by the fishing season start. Deputy chief engineer John Fairly says a late Tuesday tour found the road open beyond Jemez Springs as crews flood control work continues on the Jemez River. Detours may be needed for anglers heading to high country, but overall road conditions are good and chains likely unnecessary unless rain returns.
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Unitedress
Congress
Senate
Organized Labor
George Meany
Afl-Cio
Kennedy
Mass
Meany
Meeny
NLRB
Santa FE
State Highway Dept
Jemez Springs
John Fairly
Jemez
State Board 4
New Mexico Cloudiness, Showers Across Plains Forecast
Eastern plains expect cloudiness today and Friday with fair mornings. Afternoons turn partly cloudy with widely scattered showers and a few thunderstorms in the evenings. Highs reach 65 to 75 in the north and 75 to 85 in the south. lows fall to 30-45 north and 45-55 south.
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New Mexico
Woman Finds Lost Diamond Twice In Double Search
Mrs. Thomas Simpson of Rochester Vermont had lost her engagement ring diamond five years ago and found it in a sink drain trap. The diamond was lost again and later recovered by her husband a plumber who found it in the water pump of the washing machine.
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Rochester
Thomas Simpson
Benson Rejects Diarymen Self-Help Dairy Plan
Secretary Ezra Benson rejected a self help dairy plan backed by major producer groups and 10 Republican lawmakers. He told the House Agriculture Committee the first year would raise retail milk prices about 2 cents a quart, butter 11 cents a pound, and cheese 9 cents a pound, with supports rising to 90 percent parity from 75 percent starting April 1, potentially cutting cheese consumption by 8 to 10 percent and whole milk by about 3 percent.
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Washington
Ezra T. Benson
Ohio
New York
Michigan
Wisconsin
Benson
House Agriculture Committee
Judge Reese Greaves Recuperating After Birth of Baby Girl
Justice of the Peace Reese Greaves is absent from his office as a sign on the door states he is recuperating in Hobbs. Mrs. Greaves has given birth to a baby girl at Lea General Hospital last night, prompting the judge to be away this morning and possibly this afternoon.
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Justice of the Peace
Reese Greaves
Hobbs
Lovington Little League Tryouts Start Monday
Tryouts begin Monday at the Lovington ball park with six teams and managers present. Registration forms must be completed before participation and players aged eight to twelve are eligible. Tryouts run by age groups daily, with season opening ceremonies on June 21 at 3 p.m. Managers listed for Braves Cardinals Dodgers Giants Red Sox and Yankees.
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Lovington
Ball Park
South Love
L. C. Cozzens
Braves
Louise Trammell
Cardinals
Ruben Stroh
Dodgers
al Strawn
Giants
Dale Ancell
Red Sox
Wayne Camp
Yankees
al Walkup
Ft Worth Market Report Cattle Hogs Sheep Prices
Ft Worth markets report cattle 700 head, calves 300, hogs 300 with steady to lower sow prices and active trade. Sheep 4 500 head, spring lambs and feeder lambs showing strength with slaughter lambs 75 to 90 pounds priced 21 50 to 22 50.
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AFBF
Peter Hurd
Russia
Brookie Anderson
W. A. Anderson
Alpha Chi Omega Sorority
Texas Tech
Miss Anderson
Ihe
State’s General Fund
Diarymens
Little League
Ft. Worth
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