Lions Beat Kiwanis In Weekend Baseball Clash
Lions defeated Kiwanis 21 to 9 with Jim Littlejohn earning the win and Bill Martin taking the loss after nine walks. Kiwanians Winford Carlile and Otis Haley each homered, while Rotary club crushed Jaycees 14 to 3 in the opening game as Ro tary challenges Lions next Thursday.
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Kiwanis Club
Champion
Lions Club
Lions
Kiwanis
Jim Littlejohn
Bill Martin
Winford Carlile
Otis Haley
Rotary Club
Haples Jaycess
Rotary
Erors
Jaycees
Emilie Dionne Buried In Ontario Funeral
The Dionne quintuplet Emilie was laid to rest in Corbet Ontario near her grandparents. A Catholic funeral drew about 5000 mourners past the casket at the Dionne home while four siblings attended the mass celebrated by Rev W F Lafrance. Cardinal Spellman sent condolences signaling the global notice of the tragedy.
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United Press
Emilie Dionne
Corbet
Ontario
Emilie
Laurentian Mountains
Montreal
Dionne
Church of the Sacred Heart
W. F. Lafrance
Francis Cardinal Spellman
N. Y
Emilies
First Jet Transport Plane Is Ordered
The Air Force ordered production of the nation’s first jet transport plane. Secretary Harold Tal bott calls it a flying gas station to refuel long range bombers. Boeing built at 15 million dollars, 550 mph swept wing, 80 to 132 passenger capacity, mass production expected to reduce costs and speed commercial use.
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United Press
Air Force
Harold Talbott
Boeing
Bracero Agreement Okayed by U S and Mexico
Mexico City reports the Joint U S Mexico Migratory Labor Commission approved a set of recommendations to improve conditions for migrant Mexican farm workers in the United States. The plan, effective immediately, limits contractor transfers, extends wage collection rights, and sets a minimum salary during a 48 hour training period.
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Mexico City
Mexico
U. S
United States
United States Mexico Migratory Labor Commission
Alston Acquires Lea Insurance Firm in Local Deal
Lester Alston announces the purchase of Lea Insurance from Mr and Mrs Hessler. Hessler will join the Alston Agency as a salesman and the agency will move to the Alston Building office later this week.
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Lester Alston
Lea Insurance
Bill Hessler
Hessler
Alsson
Mr. Alston
Alston
Harris couple returns from southern tour dates unknown
Mr and Mrs H H Harris have returned from a tour of the south Washington DC New York City Detroit and Rochester Minnesota.
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H. H. Harris
South
Washington, D. C
New York City
Detroit
Rochester, Minn
American Theater of Operations Aids Continental Defense
Defense Secretary Wilson announced creation of an American Theater of Operations to defend the continental United States from a communist threat. The command will include all services but be run by the air force with Brig. General Benjamin Chidlaw as head. A draft renewal and compulsory military reserves were also proposed.
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United Press
U. S
Defense
Wilson
Continental
Air Force
Benjamin Chidlaw
Air Force Air Defense Command
National Security Council
Congress
New Mexico Artists Urged to Enter State Fair Exhibit
Superintendent Ted Schuyler urged all New Mexico artists to submit entries for the State Fair Art Exhibit to be held September 25 to October 3 in Albuquerque. Entry cards are available by writing the State Fair office. professional works from Santa Fe travel to the fair. Purchase Prize of 300 dollars is among awards, with many other prizes up to 100 dollars.
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New Mexico
Ted Schuyler
Albuquerque
N. M
State Museum Art Gallery
Santa Fe
State Fair
Experts See Emilie Death As Blessing For Humanity
Medical experts argue Emilie’s death could spur public understanding of epilepsy and reduce stigma. They note about one million Americans live with epilepsy, often in secret, and publicity from Emilie’s courage may encourage sufferers to seek normal lives.
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United Press
Dionne
Emilie
Publisher Claims Guatemala Sets Example for Unification Against Communism
In Salt Lake City Dr. Rodolfo Leon publisher of Guatemala's oldest newspaper called the recent revolution the country’s sole example of communism’s defeat in modern history. He urged unity of the Americas north south and central to counter Russia. Leon spoke during a U.S. tour on a State Department fellowship.
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Salt Lake City
Guatemala
Rodolfo Leon
Russia
Leon
U. S
State Department
Simplified Statute Proposed For Handling Juveniles
The New Mexico Youth Commission executive secretary James E. Stermer urges a simplified statutory procedure for juvenile delinquents. He wrote Santa Fe District Attorney Bert Prince detailing a cooperative program until legislature acts, seeking aid from district attorneys and juvenile judges to protect the child in trouble.
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United Press
New Mexico Youth Commission
James E. Stermer
Santa Fe
Bert Prince
Stermer
Mrs Perkins Attends Family Funeral in Irving Texas
Mrs. A. B. Perkins of Lovington traveled to Irving Texas to attend the funeral of her grandmother Mrs. C. O. Clarke who died at age 97.
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Mrs. Perkins
A. B. Perkins
Lovington
Irving, Texas
C. O. Clarke
Auto Crash Injures Three Near Eunice
Three people were injured when an auto with six occupants skidded off the highway eight miles south of Eunice on Saturday at 7 PM. Mrs Maud Parker of Jal was seriously injured with a fractured vertebra. Garland Ramsey 44 of Jal was the driver with bruises and lacerations. His wife Helen Ramsy 43 also suffered bruises and lacerations. A 1953 Oldsmobile convertible involved was valued at 600 to 700 dollars. The injured were rushed to Eunice Hospital by a passing motorist.
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Eunice
Maud Parker
Jal
Garland Ramsey
Helen Ramsy
Sgt. Utz
Eunice Hospital
Drought Feed Aid Plan Outlined by FHA Panels
County drought committees in Albuquerque convened under the Farm Home Administration to plan emergency feed distribution. B. B. Atchley, state FHA head, said aid would begin once negotiations with the agriculture department wrap up and eligibility would be set by the local committees. Counties involved include Bernalillo, Sandoval, San Juan, Valencia, Socorro, and Catron.
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United Press County
Drough
Farm Home Administration
Albuquer
FHA
B. B. Atchley
Department of Agriculture
Agriculture Department
Atchley
Drouth
Bernalillo
Sandoval
San Juan
Valencia
Socorro
Catron
Democrats Open Campaign Headquarters in Hobbs
Lea County Democratic party will open its headquarters on Sept 7 in Hobbs. County chairman Robert Bensing says the party is targeting the Allison Jewelry Building for offices. Registration closes Oct 2, followed by a county voter barbecue. Gov candidate Johnny Simms of Albuquerque will be guest speaker.
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Lea County
Democratic Party
Hobbs
Robert Bensing
Bensing
Allison Jewelery
West Broadway
Johnny Simms
Albuquerque
Murder charges filed in Artesia death of 17 year old
District Attorney Pat Hannegan plans murder charges against 14 year old Eulalio Salgado and felony charges against at least four Carlsbad youths after a mid night Artesia dance hall fight left 17 year old dead from a knife wound to the heart. Salgado admits stabbing but says he did not intend the deep wound.
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Pat Hanneold
Carlsbad
Artesia
Artesia Dance Hall
Hannegan
Eulalio Salgado
Carlsbad Igfagers
Barbecue Draws 500 At Lea County Event
More than 500 adults and children attended the Saturday evening barbecue at the Fair Building sponsored by the Lea County Farm and Livestock Bureau. Wives contributed cakes and desserts while Ken Turner Garland Gainor and Le Roy Peveler provided music. Earl W. Sears of the National Cotton Council spoke on promoting cotton use as an industry effort. An ESC Committee eject event also occurred.
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Lea County Farm and Livestock Bureau
Ken Turner
Garland Gainor
Leroy Peveler
Seth Alston
Earl W. Sears
National Cotton Council
ESC
Mickeys Attend Clovis Meeting at Church of Christ
Minister and Mrs Wayne Mickey and daughter Ronnie Moore attended a Clovis Young People gathering at 16th and Pile Street Church of Christ. The event featured group singing talks by three visiting ministers on Why God Is, followed by refreshments and recreation. A film titled Why We Believe The Bible was shown during recreation.
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Wayne Mickey
Ronnie Moore
Buddy Rowan
Geneieve Wilks
Joann Jackson
Clovis
Church of Christ of 16Th and
Pile Street
Local permits issued for small structures and additions
Radio station KLEA received a permit to erect an 18 by 32 foot frame storage building at 1708 South Main Street with an estimated cost of 2000 dollars. J. B. Martin obtained a permit to add two rooms to a frame dwelling at 917 East Madison Street with an estimated cost of 750 dollars.
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Radio Statioon Klea
Main St
J. B. Martin
E. Madison St
State Engineer Ordered to Issue Water Well Permits
The State Engineer is ordered to grant water well permits to Luther Cooper after an appeal of a denial. Suits by the State Engineer against C U and R L Davis and another against C U Davis were dismissed. A probate hearing for L L Derrick via Mrs Pearl Dunlap set for September 7 at 9 A M. Willie B Reynolds awarded final divorce from Barbara T Reynolds.
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C. U
R. L. Davis
C. U. Davis
Pearl Dunlap
L. L. Derrick
Willie B. Reynolds
Barbara T. Reynolds
Luther Cooper
Hobbs City Court News Highlights
Simon Lopez pleaded guilty to assault with a deadly weapon felony. Preliminary trial set for Tuesday at 10 A.M. Bond $1,000. Andrew Jack Hughes convicted of drunkenness with concealed weapon. fined $100. K. G. Wolfe fined $10 for drunkenness. Orville Dean Pickens pleaded guilty to reckless driving. fined $25 with license- Suspension warning. John Wesley Branlett charged with drunken driving. pleaded not guilty. bond set under $500. sent to district court. Joseph Fene and Betty Jean Davis fined $10 for speeding. Robert L. Love fined $5 for running a stop light. John Clark fined $10 for speeding. Lynn Briggs fined $15 and Jack Gregory $20 for speeding.
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Simon Lopez
Andrew Jack Hughes
K. G. Wolfe
Orville
Joseph F.ne
Betty Jean Davia Wre
Robert L. Love
John Clark
Lynn Briggs
Jack Gregory
Suits Filed In District Court
A list of civil actions including Hadley Burnett versus Milliard Bidson and others over estate issues and real estate in Hobbs, Lorene Keller versus Bobby Frank Keller seeking divorce custody and support, Mary Raney et al versus Davis et al quiet title in Sea, Maynard versus Co over divorce, Kemp Lumber Co. versus Will Garner for past due debt and lien foreclosure, Ada Mae Tatum versus R D Tatum seeking divorce and child custody, Kinkead divorce and property division, Jason Fennel versus Ernest Fennell for divorce and child support, Gladys Carter versus Clarence Carter for divorce and property division, J E Box and Sons Inc versus Frank Hines for 605.61 debt, Frank Lockwell versus L A Rogers dba NM Taxi Co for 6500 damages, and Hazel Turner Johnson versus Joyce Pruitt Co and State of New Mexico quiet title in Lea County.
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Hadley Burnett
Milliard Bidson
George Beggs
Arnold P. Scharbauer
John Scharbauer
Joe Stewart
Carl McCallister
Beatrice McAllister
Bee McAllister
Hobbs
Lorene Keller
Bobby Frank Keller
Mary L. Raney
Bettie Davis
Faannie McClellan
Davis McClellan
Sea
Jimmy Maynard
Patty Co
Maynard
Kemp Lumber Co
Will Garner
Ada Mae Tatum
R. D. Tatum
Kinkead
Jason Fennel
Ernest Fennell
Gladys Maxine Carter
Clarence Harold Carter
J. E. Box and Sons, Inc
Frank Hines
Frank Lockwell
L. A. Rogers Dba N. M. Taxi Co
Hazel Turner Johnson
Joyce Pruitt Co
State of New Mexico
Lea County
Wool prices hold steady in Boston market week ended August 6
Prices for greasy fleece wools remained steady across classes in the Boston wool market as the Department of Agriculture reported. Sales included graded good French combing and staple one-fourth blood wools from Ohio, Pennsylvania and Indiana at 62 to 65 cents and graded one-fourth blood 48-50s from Iowa at 60 cents.
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Boston
Department of Agriculture
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Indiana
Iowa
Accident Hazard In Williams-Tic Conn
Charles J. Insalaco, 23, escaped serious injury when his car skidded and overturned in Williams-Tic Conn. He injured a wrist while exiting the vehicle after the crash.
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Williamtic
Conn
Charles J. Insalaco
Rain General Over Area In Lea County
Scattered thunder showers moved across Lea County early Monday and persisted to noon. Hobbs recorded eighteen hundreds of an inch while Lovington saw about a half inch. Weather bureau predicted more rain that evening as temperatures rose and skies stayed cloudy. Pastures greening and cotton farmers faced worm problems and concerns over cotton loss.
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Lea County
Lovington
Hobbs
Weather Bureau
Priests Escape Red China With Three Words
Three priests, Fathers Linus Lombard, Ernest Hotz, and Lawrence Mullin, returned from behind the Bamboo Curtain after a Geneva-brokered release. Lombard described floods in Tungting that killed tens of thousands and said starvation of nonparty Chinese is systematic, with high turnover and executions for replacements. He cited widespread disappointment among the people.
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Red China
Linus Lombard
Ipswich
Mass
Ernest Hotz
Brooklyn
N. Y
Lawrence Mullin
Jersey City
New Jersey
Hong Kong
Geneva
Father Lombard
Tungting
Communist Party
Democrats Target One Million Dollar Campaign Drive
Democratic leaders in Kansas City moved to raise one million dollars for the fall campaign to win control of Congress. Former President Truman and Adlai Stevenson will join the effort, following a finance committee dinner where Truman made his first public appearance since surgery. The group originally aimed for 475000, later boosting the goal as pledges already exceed the million mark.
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United Press
Congress
Truman
Adlai Stevenson
House
Senate
Finance Committee
Kansas City
National Democratic
Stephen Mitchell
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