Lea County Readies for Hot Election with Sheriff and Clerk Races
Polls open 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. in Lea County for a heated election with key contests for county sheriff and tax assessor. Four candidates vie for sheriff led by Otis Lee Bailey Jake Fort and Alex Trimble while R C Hayes remains a distant challenger. Tax assessor features two Democrats and one Republican with Democrats favored. County clerk race appears wide open among Virgil Love Barbara Lee Owens and Katheryn Morris amid strong local interest. Several candidates seek statehouse seats including Finis Heidel J W Neal and Robert C D Tiennel Jr.
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Lea County
Otis Lee Bailey
Jake Fort
Alex Trimble
R. C. Hayes
Closerv
Gaile, Hooper
Forrest G Henry
Henry
Republica
Ray P. Wycoff
R. E. Willingham
John. T. Easley
Tipton
John F Sudderth
Joe E. Standefer
M. Simpson
Virgil Love
Lovington
Barbara Lee Owens
Katheryn Morris
State House
Finis Heidel
J. W. Neal
Robert C. D. Tiennel, Jr
Hobbs Man Dies in Suspected Self-Inflicted CO Poisoning
Lawrence O Kennedy Jr., 22, of Hobbs, was found dead Friday in a closed car path of Nadine. The Insurance Rating Commission investigator died reportedly from carbon monoxide poisoning, believed to be self-inflicted. He is survived by his wife Shirley and C. N. Morris. Funeral arrangements are to be announced. An inquest was held by Justice of the Peace R. L. Bensing with deputies present.
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Hobbs
Nadine
Lawrence O. Kenneday Jr
Kennedy
Insurance Rating Commission of
el Paso
Shirley
Larry
L. O. Kennedy
Edwin
C. E. Merker
California
James
Albuquerque
Taylor Memorial Baptist Church
Eunice High
Boys State
Griffin Funeral Home
Dow Proclaims Unheralded Candidacy for Governor
Lovington Democrat Robert C. Dow, one of five candidates for New Mexico governor, says he is an unheralded contender by choice and relies on independent voters to judge his qualifications. He criticizes high spending and propaganda, favors party revitalization, opposes old conventions and liquor related laws, and urges attracting investment to develop natural resources. Dow emphasizes experience in public service and warns against relying on advisers with conflicts of interest. He has campaigned broadly but has not yet targeted Lea County support.
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Robert C. Dow
Lovington
Roswell
Dow
Fifth Judicial District
Leasday
Chaves County
Democratic Party
New Mexico
Lea County
Daddy
Iowa
John McLaughlin
Circus Draws 1209 Despite Cold and Wind
A Kelly-Miller circus in Texas drew about 1209 for Friday night shows despite a wind battered tent, dust, and cold. One act was canceled as a tight rope walker refused to perform, while performers and fans suffered through goose bumps and lowered noise levels from the gusty conditions.
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Kelly-Miller
Texas
Mechem Likely to Win Fourth Term in New Mexico
New Mexico voters head to the polls for the November general elections as Gov. Edwin L. Mechem stands unopposed for a fourth term. The governor leads a crowded field with two Democratic hopefuls seen as favorites while Chavez faces opposition in the U S Senate race.
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New Mexico
Edwin L. Mechem
U. S
Senate
Dennis Chavez
John Simms
Chavez
E. S. Johnny Walker
Walker
House
Bronson Cutting
J—Nm
Joseph Bursey
John Burroughs
Bursey
Burroughs
Joseph Montoya D—Nm
John J. Dempsey
T. E. Task
Carlsbad
Forrest S. Atchley
Reginaldo Espinoza
William A. Thompson
George W. McKim
Farmers Join Nation In Conservation Week Observance
The Soil Conservation Service offers technical aid while Conservation Districts lead local action. Local farmer and soil steward rhetoric links soil health to national strength, with notes on irrigation in Lea County and erosion concerns. John Bonomo Jr. cites ongoing erosion in Lea County as area remains under protection.
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Fea County
Nation
Soil Conservation Service
Williams
John Bonomo Jr
Lea County
Justice Black Speaks at New Mexico Law Institute Banquet
U S supreme Court Justice Hugo L Black was guest speaker at a two day Law Day Law Institute in Albuquerque. About 209 lawyers expected to attend. eighth annual function now in its second year. Notables from New Mexico and surrounding areas attended, with a fashion show and tea for the ladies and a banquet at the Alvarado Hotel.
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Hugo L. Black
U. S. Supreme Court
Banqnet
Legal Institute
Albuquerque
Lea
Tudge
John Brand
George Schubert
Hobbs
Merill Norton
Levington
New Mexico Sar Assn
University College of Law
Civic Auditorium
Law College
Institute
Stenhe- W. Bowen
New Mexico Bar Association
A. L Gausewitz
College of Law
University
G. McCormick and
Caswell
Neal Carlsbad
Wayne C. Whatley
Las Cruces
R. E. Forbis
Leroy J. Miller
Louis Levin
James A. Dooley
Chicago
Welcome D. Pierson
Oklahoma
Civ
J. R. Wrinkle
Silver City
Alvarado Hotel
Marvin Bagsett Jr
Student Bar Association
Wall Collapse At Moyer's Tire Co After Car Crash
A slow moving car nearly halted in the driveway at 1691 S Main. It struck an oil drum, bending two large beams and lifting the south wall of Moyer's Tire Co, causing about 600 dollars in damage. G F Rhymes escaped with little to no damage as police noted no charges.
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Moyer
S. Main
Slander Charge Stirs Carlsbad Case in Eddy County
Kenneth M. Dunagan files suit for 2500 against The Retail Credit Co in district court Eddy County accusing an employee of making defamatory remarks about operation of a house for unlawful purposes narcotics and liquor traffic in Texas. He says the statements are false.
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Carlsbad (LLP
Retail Credit Co
Eddy County
Kenneth M. Dunagan
Dunagan
Texas
Teachers Get Raise for Las Vegas Students
In Las Vegas, San Miguel teachers will receive an average annual raise of 250 dollars. The move is expected to improve classroom conditions and raise teacher morale across the district.
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Las Vegas
San Miguel
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R. L. Bensing
Ivan Read
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