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Newspaper
Lovington Leader
Location
Lovington, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1950
Page
2
The Lovington Leader records the death of the assistant publisher in 1909. Official publication notices appear from the U. S. Land Office and Lovington Post Office. Published by Lea County Publishing Company, the paper issued twice weekly on Tuesdays and Fridays.
A Lea County Leader letter complains about late Lea County premium book printing and high ad space costs. The writer urges timely distribution to attract exhibitors, criticizes the Fair Association for publicity decisions, and links a strong 1950 fair to a $100,000 bond issue for 1951 buildings.
A Taos Indian received a suspended federal sentence after writing a threatening letter to an editor. The incident reflects shifting attitudes toward threats and policing as editors seek police protection in modern times.
Lovington residents are invited to enjoy a daily double header at the New Lion's Softball Park from Monday to Friday. The piece praises the park as a popular wartime recreation project and urges community support and attendance for local players.
A short school year wrap up message urges students to finish strongly and look forward to returning after the break. The speaker predicts mixed feelings and hints at relief once the month ends.
United Press commentary argues the tide is turning after weeks of back-tracking. It credits six factors aiding the Allies including population order, rail efficiency, and government support, while Allied air power gains time to prepare a counter-attack.
Grapevine notes rumors that the new assistant district attorney will be Bill Hecht of Eunice now in Hobbs. Hecht opened an office in the Dashko Building and formerly served as Eunice city attorney.
The piece notes Paul Heard's shooting incident described as a flesh wound and outlines ongoing legal cases and political maneuvering in Hobbs and Lea County. It mentions hearings, potential trials in Alamogordo, and local efforts to reelect Sheriff Horace Burl Owens amid rumors and denials about associates.
Hog prices opened 50c to $1.00 lower at midwest markets as receipts rose and buyers expected a peak. Butter climbs for November while soybeans retreat six cents a bushel. Government actions curb cotton prices and extend loan redemption, with lawmakers urging use of other commodities to steady markets.
Washington says allied air operations have materially slowed North Korea’s ability to send ammunition and materials to ground forces. A Pentagon briefing notes a questioned payoff from Air Force investments as Reds launch a major attack near the 25th Infantry Division and a possible large battle at the Yongdong to Pusan road. Tokyo reports only one survivor from a far east command aircraft crash south of Tokyo.
The Army announces all United States soldiers in Europe will have duty tours extended by six months effective August 31. In Washington, the United States reiterates its commitment to defend Western Europe against potential Eastern aggression.
Defense Minister Brooke Claxton states a cabinet decision was made last night and an announcement about sending Canadian ground troops to Korea will be issued within 24 hours.
Opposition to King Leopold return after five years of exile erupts into violence outside the palace at Laeken. Police clash with a Socialist mob. first reports cite at least 50 injured. Socialist leader Paul Henri Spaak warns the arrival could trigger revolution.
Six North Star transports of the Royal Canadian Air Force will depart McChord Field Washington for their first flight in the Korean airlift. The aircraft will route to Tokyo via Alaska and the Aleutians according to RCAF spokesmen.
The Federal Power Commission projects the booming southwest will require about 45 billion kilowatt hours of electric power in 1970, more than triple the 1947 consumption of the Louisiana Arkansas Oklahoma Kansas Missouri Mississippi and Texas area.
The State Department states the United States will send arms to Siam Thailand in Southeast Asia, seen as ripe for possible Communist attack. Funding will come from part of last year's 75 million dollar arms aid appropriation for the China area.
Republican Senators Styles Bridges Homer Ferguson and Leverett Saltonstall with Democrat Paul Douglas urge an immediate 366 million reduction in new federal rivers harbors and flood control spending citing defense manpower and material needs.
Chairman Carl Vinson of the House Armed Services Committee says the Air Force will begin expansion from its present 48 bombers toward a larger force, outlining plans to boost defense capacity and strategic reach.
Chief Jameco a 125 year old carved wood cigar store Indian since 1947 appears mainly at antique shows. The figure is attributed to a single block of wood with owner Robert Kuhn listed as his caretaker.
The Production and Marketing Administration will maintain dried egg purchases in September at producer prices of at least 25 cents per dozen. The ongoing program, in effect since January, relies on Bureau of Agricultural Economics data showing a shrinking young chick population and lower hen numbers across most states, predicting smaller layers and a weaker fall laying flock into 1951. Farmers also plan 12 percent fewer baby chick purchases in February due to egg feed price trends.
For the week ended July 25 the government confirmed grain sales totaling 2,532,000 bushels under the international wheat agreement. Purchases included 291,000 hundred pound bags of flour equals 673,000 bushels of wheat, with principal buyers Portugal Peru Holland Brazil and Cuba.
Round up of US wheat and flour sales shows 163267000 bushels from August to July 25. The International Wheat Council informs USDA that many UK colonies will seek self sufficiency in wheat and flour. Cotton support price is about 29.45 cents per pound this year, near 1949 fiber, with cotton required to be supported at 90 percent of parity.
The USDA reports June poultry canning at 13,193,000 pounds, down nine percent from June last year while up 16 percent from the five year average. For the first six months the total reached 73,220,000 pounds versus 64,535,000 a year ago.
In South Bend Indiana an eight year old boy admitted writing a check for eight dollars to buy a BB gun. Police said he had written other checks and was turned over to his parents.
R. T. Moore told a Richmond police operator to hold while he checked outside. He confirmed his car was missing and then thanked the officer after the vehicle was recovered.
CUSTER South Dakota reports that 12 year old Susie Baxter had two sets of tonsils removed after a tonsillectomy. Doctors discovered another pair beneath her tongue in Wisconsin and removed them.
VA reports some life insurance underwriters seek servicemen during active duty and promise government paid premiums. Under the Soldiers and Sailors Relief Act of 1940 VA may guarantee premiums up to 10,000 of a policy’s face value if the serviceman applies and VA approves. VA warns many were misled and notes indebtedness to VA remains unless repaid.
Alexandria Indiana police report a prankster deposited a 10 pound brick in a mail sack. Postman Bill Alexander noticed the weight after finishing most of his route and uncovered the brick at the bottom.
Seaborn P. Collins of Las Cruces, New Mexico, state American Legion commander, warned the home front is faltering due to hoarding and hysterical buying. He said such actions aid the enemy, urging restraint to prevent inflation, shortages, and the need for government controls.
Muni judge Joseph M. Howard fined Harry Brooks 25 for speeding. Brooks protested I am a race driver. The judge retorted and cautioned not to race on city streets.
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