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Newspaper
Lovington Leader
Location
Lovington, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1952
Page
2
A political debate over farm aid and control shows farmers seeking freedom from subsidies and government price supports. The piece argues against rigid farm price floors, warning subsidies hinder innovation and market shifts while noting high crop demand and favorable employment outlook. It urges farmers to assert independence from New Deal style concessions.
The piece describes a Democratic kickoff speech and a campaign song Dont Shoot Santa Claus Dont Shoot Santa Claus. It notes the nominee who would carry the banner and details the party's stance on free enterprise versus social programs such as price and rent controls reclamation high wages housing and social security. The article warns the Democrats will push this theme.
At the state convention of the Game Protective Association in Soorro on August 22 and 23 a resolution will request Congress to enact legislation preventing draining public lakes below a specified minimum. Cliff DeVaney serves as president.
Sierra County GPA states the resolution was drafted by a committee from several chapters and is backed by multiple county units. It will be presented to the Socorro convention by DeVaney and Herman Hillger. Homer L prepared the document.
Mr J A Craig Jr manager of the Magnolia Chamber of Commerce thanks Mrs Head for featuring Magnolia in an editorial and invites her to visit Ark. He notes the expansion plans for Lovington and looks forward to continued cooperation.
A compact statement extols democracy as the engine of high living standards. It credits incentives for individual effort freedom of opportunity thrift and hard work with expanding American production and prosperity.
In a Grapevine column, Max Edwards recalls Judge C Roy Anderson advising him to ignore newspaper publishers and deputies in prosecutorial decisions. Edwards questions why a judge would discourage press influence and mocks threats to summon a grand jury, noting officials avoid such actions.
Max testified he did not unleash Mrs. James Lowe or know of her role in planning or breaking into Paul's Bar. He maintains ignorance and notes Lowe is again in jail, leaving her unsatisfied while others seem pleased.
The text describes tension among Lea County law enforcement bodies and a proposal to have Judge Anderson summon every sworn officer with a badge and firearm to his office for a general meeting to curb ongoing interagency friction. Max Edwards is cited as the person suggesting the meeting.
C Y Yao, a Millsaps College winter graduate, cannot return to Shanghai after graduation due to fear of Communist persecution. He remains in Jackson Mississippi seeking prospects while facing uncertain prospects back home.
Spokane firefighters responding to a minor blaze at a construction site found a brand new fire truck erupting in flames. A second crew quickly put out the fire while the first unit needed assistance. No injuries reported.
George Lytle, airport manager at Easter Salem, Illinois, grew tired of early wakeups for runway lights. He installed an electronic device that automatically turns on lights when planes fly over at 1,500 feet or lower, eliminating manual activation.
J C Stegall of Bronco Texas applies to the New Mexico State Engineer for a permit to appropriate waters from the Lea County Underground Basin by drilling a 16 inch diameter well to about 150 feet in Section 23 Township 13 South Range 38 East NM P M for irrigation of 138.59 acres. Total combined appropriation not to exceed 415.77 acre feet annually. Protest deadline ten days after last publication. Published in Lovington Leader Aug 18 25 Sept 2 1952.
In Lea County New Mexico probate court the final account and report of E A Schneider administrator of Ella Mae Griffin deceased are set for hearing October 7 1952 at 10 am in Lovington court house. The judge will examine the account determine heirship and distribution with Barbara Ann Owens and Glenda Sue Owens minors represented by Guardian ad Litem Jess W Griffin A M Rose. Attorney L George Schubert Hobbs NM represents administrator. Published Lovington Leader July 29 August 6 12 19 1952.
Notice to interested parties that the Lea County Probate Court will hear proof of the Last Will and Testament of James B. Martin, deceased, on September 20, 1952 at 10:00 A M in Lovington. Appointment of executrix and probate of the will announced. Also contains a separate public notice of a water rights permit application L-573 by G K McDonald and Cleburn Shofner to drill a new well in Section 1 Township 13 South Range 37 East for 160 acres, with protest deadlines and publication dates.
Danny Garcia Luera, 17, swerved to miss another car and was run over by his own truck in Houston. The vehicle careened into a telephone pole, tossed him aside, then turned, backed over Luera, and left him unconscious at the scene.
Mrs. Arthur D. Alsebrook in Houston recalls the day doctors operated on her six month old son Danny Alsebrook to open his tear ducts. Now he can cry and tears roll down his cheeks like other children.
In Champaign Tl a University of Illinois clothing specialist lists four signposts to judge if a dress needs alteration. Wrinkles indicate improper fit seam lines pulled out of line binding tightness and snugness in parts of the garment and parts that hang off balance.
In Lea County Probate Court Eleanor V. Willingham deceased ancillary executor Charles G. Vinson of Lovington has qualified. Creditors must file claims as required by law. Heidel & Swarthout, Box 205, Lovington NM represent the estate. Publication dates August 11, 18, 25 and September 2, 1952.
State statewide Lea County court proceedings announce a petition by Aubrey Nave and Georgia Beth Nave for the adoption of Patricia Beth Campbell and Jerry Campbell. Hearing set at 9:00 A.M. on September 16, 1952 in Lovington District Court. George R. Campbell urged to appear or be barred from contest. Persistent notice issued by W. M. Beauchamp, Clerk, with seal and dates August 1952.
Olga Mae Hilliard as Executrix filed a Final Account for Grady M. Hilliard Deceased. The Probate Court in Lovington Lea County New Mexico will hear objections on September 29, 1952 at 10:00 A M to approve the account release the Executrix and determine heirship and distribution. Attorney L George Schubert Hobbs New Mexico.
A reader asks how to remove a socket after the glass bulb breaks. The answer suggests pressing a large cork firmly into the socket to grip and unscrew the metal portion safely.
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