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Newspaper
Lovington Leader
Location
Lovington, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1950
Page
2
Two workers filed complaints about unjust firings and unequal pay. A mechanic blamed late arrivals and coffee breaks for dismissal. a typist left after learning a rival earned equal pay for less work. The boss admitted error but offered reinstatement, which the worker declined for a new job.
United Press commentary argues the United States must clearly state war aims in Korea to counter Soviet propaganda. It criticizes vague objectives and mass casualty framing, notes how rivals frame UN intervention, and urges transparent messaging to win Asiatic and European opinion.
Nicola Cardinal Canali explains the 1950 Holy Year as a spiritual Jubilee offering full remission of temporal punishment under set conditions. He notes the role of the cardinal penitentiary major in guiding penitent jurisdiction and the suspension of certain indulgences outside Rome to focus pilgrims on renewal of the heart at the Vatican.
National draft plans murk by a first call of 20 000 and possible 100 000 guardsmen next month. Meat prices draw fire from Senator Morse as fear of profiteering grows. Klein proposes price controls restoration and a war-era committee. Sugar talks stall due to Korea while wheat prices stay steady. Stefan accuses China egg imports of fueling subversion and questions dried egg sales to Britain.
The passage calls Christians worldwide to make the Holy Year truly the Great Return and the Great Pardon. It emphasizes peace and sanctity as central fruits expected from the sacred period.
In Grapevine notes Aunt Fannie Lucas sister of Aunt Sally Slaughter loses an honorary State Police badge and shows distress. Mrs Slaughter currently with her in Carlsbad as George L Reese Jr of Carlsbad former Lovington attorney and district attorney has two daughters to be married within thirty days with diverging wedding plans. Pearl Wright at Drake Cafe voices nerve to question Hobbs Chief J D Boren while undersheriff Charlie Trimble and wife are in Hot Springs for rheumatic fever treatment.
Anecdotes reveal Mrs. Arthur Devine of Vicksburg Michigan learning to fly for travel. a Texas farmer seeks divorce after turmoil over milk and fence disputes. a long family list prompts a letter mine. Omaha police expose a tobacco shop misdirection. Boston postman Ben Packer keeps 1500 homes after route boost. a Memphis mounted cop cites a horse for removing parking tickets. Atlanta detects a thriving bad check ring led by Lester Carter Jr.
A cautionary tale from a dubious adviser who confessed a past urge to pinch women is reported as he is in a Minneapolis clinic after being collared by a cop. He is linked to a string of incidents where victims called the law and a patrolman ended the spree. In Fort Worth a 17 year old fled a building, vaulted a fence, and landed in a police officer’s arms. Dr Marshall Wringfield of Memphis is referenced in a closing anecdote about duty.
The Liquor Control Division reports August sales near the total for all of last year as dealers cite war fears and possible rationing. By the third day of August the division had taken in about 100000 dollars, vs 104000 dollars for the entire 1949 month. Dealers split on cause and effect, with some noting a terrific rise and others seeing no heavy buying while stockpiles remain ample and no shortage appears.
Phil Griffin, working under a car trailer in Fairburn South Dakota, felt a bump on his arm. A rattlesnake crawled across his arm and away. He stood stunned then recovered, shaking with nervous reaction.
Albuquerque officials asked city employees to sign non Communist affidavits after a City Commission vote. Commissioner Clyde Ringley sought to identify potential Communists, but stated no suspicions. A survey found broad willingness to cooperate with the request. signing was voluntary and no dismissals planned for noncompliance.
Edwin Pauley, a former American reparations representative, says in 1946 he urged declaring war on Russia unless it accepted a United Korea under a representative government.
The administration gains full control as Senate and House committees back broad powers over allocations plant seizures and price ceilings wage rollbacks and rationing with limited legally binding restraints. The only major removal is a proposed commodity market speculation power.
A New York UP column offers picnic time tips for mothers, including finishing pre-browned burgers over the grill and chilling them to seal juices. It shares economical methods using oats to stretch beef, plus variations with mayonnaise tomato and onion, and quick fudge squares for a sweet treat.
The Rural Roundup notes declines in slaughter cattle and hog prices driven by higher receipts and weak wholesale demand, with consumer resistance to prices. Lambs and wool show varied trends, wool production edging up though overall 1950 output remains below long-term averages. A recipe uses oats and nuts as a chocolate fudge square method is described.
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