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Newspaper
Lovington Leader
Location
Lovington, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1955
Page
2
The Lovington Leader remains the Lea County official paper, published three times weekly in Lovington New Mexico. Agnes Kastner serves as editor and publisher, with the paper tracing its establishment to 1909 as Land Office official publication.
The Lovington Leader states news columns are free for public use but advertising remains paid. It distinguishes news from paid ads and explains the newspaper operates as a profit-making entity, supporting paid advertising for monetary content.
The Lovington Leader urges faster sharing of local news and photos, noting wide home readership and 250 copies sold on stands. It asks readers to send local items directly to the home paper, stressing timely local coverage and hometown loyalty.
A colorful summer meal features macaroni and cheese baked with tomatoes bacon onions and garlic bread. A dessert suggests blueberries bananas sugar and thick cream. Historical note recalls Columbus bringing cattle to the West Indies in 1495. A tip advises spraying Sprig for gopher control. Grain rusts rise with higher rainfall dew and humidity.
The Grapevine notes warnings as J W Eaves moves from Hobbs to Duke City amid a welfare crisis debate. Critics question the crisis amid prosperity and widespread skepticism of aid for the old sick and dependent children in New Mexico.
Officials accuse J. W. of orchestrating passage of the heavy load truck law by leveraging Lea County representatives who all voted in favor. The move drew criticism for alleged political maneuvering to secure support.
Simms may call the legislature into session but faces party backlash and a dividing plan already forming within his ranks. The effort appears fragile as opponents prepare for a sharp intra party clash.
A note recalls that J. W. failed to sell his house in 1954 but sold within days of his 1955 appointment to the State Police Board, highlighting a striking post appointment sale timing.
J W, Lea County Democratic chair, moved to Albuquerque resigning citing his home sale failure. Simms advanced in the election as the truck law drove the legislature to expand the State Police Board to enable Eaves appointment. Simms owed Everett Grantham, needing board growth. J W’s move leaves Lea County unrepresented on the board.
The Republicans discuss fielding State Senator Jack Cusack of Roswell for governor. Local GOP groups plan opposition to Mack Easley, recalling Danglade and the late Horace Burl Owens as past contests. Democrats aim to beat Easley in the primary. Republicans seek a one shot to remove him from politics.
The Grapevine reports nepotism concerns with Marcella Thorn joining the State Police Board amid a strict law. Jeffrie Eaves Trucks shifts threaten northern state control and Cuba politics. C. O. Culbertson eyes 1956 bid against Simms as Pickett gains momentum with GOP and Democratic aid. Chavez plans wary of Simms in 1956 and 1958 campaigns.
Lloyd Calhoun of Hobbs, manager of the Hobbs Antenna Company, is mentioned as a potential candidate for the legislature. Supporters say he is personable and has time to learn the district, believing his ties to Antonga Co. and TV exposure in Lea County could aid his bid.
Reports say Group Captain Peter Townsend is Princess Margaret's likely husband choice after she reaches 25 this Sunday. Townsend left Brussels Thursday for a weekend in England and may not return to his diplomatic post until September 12, with many in Britain and Europe watching the romance.
Pink and blue shower for Mrs. Steve Carter at Mrs. N. R. Rodgers home on August 12. Daugher Janie opened gifts as guests included multiple Maljamar residents. 4-H Club Wiener roast at Dru Taylor Park discussed fair plans and encampment reports. Barbecue and dance tickets go on sale for August 27. Community visits and visitors noted across Maljamar.
An editorial argues Americans hold vast global shares in industry and wealth, credits free enterprise and the American Way for prosperity, and urges continued unity between labor and capital. It warns against surrendering freedoms amid cold or hot war fears and calls for strong defense.
The Woman's Council of the First Christian Church met at Mrs. Don Parson's home on August 16. Hostess Mrs. Gene Parson presented the study course while Walley Hardin led the devotional. A brief business session followed with attendees Iva Cox Dan Berry Wallye Hardin Jim Abbott and guest Mrs. Welch.
Miss Martha Robertson and Ricky Pilon of Hobbs returned Saturday from a trip to their aunt and uncle Mr and Mrs R A Riggs. Martha and Ricky are children of Mr and Mrs Ed Pilon of 521 West Lea Hobbs.
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