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Newspaper
Lovington Leader
Location
Lovington, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1955
Page
2
Lovington Leader lists publication as Sunday, Tuesday, and Thursday with editor and publisher note established in 1909. Subscription rates show per year in Lea County and outside Lea County, with carrier delivery and single-copy pricing.
The article traces the push for a $1 per hour minimum wage after Eisenhower urged raising the rate to 90 cents. It argues productivity should justify pay, critiques employer reliance on social security and unemployment funds, and questions who guarantees workers’ security if wage mandates force employers out. The Roy Record
In a Monday announcement China freed 11 U S airmen after two and a half years of alleged spy charges. The State Department pursued a patient, nonconfrontational approach urged by Secretary Dulles, avoiding violence or concessions, and the result improved relations without compromising U S foreign policy.
The piece argues Harold Talbott should resign as Secretary of the Air Force, noting President Eisenhower supported the move. It states Talbott claimed ethics compliance while privately holding stock via his children, and recent findings show incomplete divestment. The editorial contends he had no option but to quit.
West Germany's Adenauer plans a visit to Moscow to seek a path to unification, while Moscow eyes the Oder Neisse frontier and keeps a wary stance toward a strong, united Germany. Analysts warn that any such deal would hinge on Poland and Soviet satellites, with East Prussia and Silesia scenes of historical friction.
The author laments rising speeds and reckless driving as families hurry through life. He critiques 65 mph norms, notes danger from pileups, and urges manners and restraint amid smoother roads and quicker journeys. A letter from JO Serra signs the piece.
Oklahoma City police seek help from California and Oregon officials to find Lyda Marland, widow of a millionaire oilman and former Oklahoma governor from 1935 to 1939 who died in 1942. Relatives reported the disappearance recently.
Curtis Jack Armstrong was found guilty by a Lordsburg district court jury of voluntary manslaughter in the death of Ruby Cardenas last year. He pleaded not guilty and faces 1 to 10 years in prison on sentencing set for August 12.
The piece argues productivity drives economic progress and that America’s output per worker far exceeds other nations. It warns of rising military demands and slower labor-force growth, urging equitable distribution of gains via higher wages, fair returns for management, and lower prices for consumers.
New Mexico Governor John F. Simms calls on the State Racing Commission to meet in Santa Fe next Wednesday to discuss racing issues. Top of agenda includes the suspension of Ruidoso Downs publicity director Paul Clinite for allegedly telephoning early race results to the El Paso Times, a move Clinite says violated a state law and may seek a court hearing over. The commission will hold its regular monthly meeting in Albuquerque on Tuesday.
Governor John F. Simms reported 13 of 22 state legislators back a special session proposal with six opposing and three undecided or nonresponsive. Pay and per diem waiver drew nine yes and nine no with three unanswered. Tax hike faced eight against. three open to conditions. one unanswered. Responses comprise 25 percent of the legislature. The welfare department seeks funds before winter due to finances.
A meeting was reviewed at Santa Fe on Wednesday with attendees discussing progress and next steps. Participants included local officials and stakeholders from the region. The session focused on awaiting updates and coordinating future actions.
Riots in Marrakesh escalate as clashes kill two more in French Morocco. Across the weekend, Moroccan demonstrations leave a total of fourteen dead, with ongoing unrest reported.
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