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Newspaper
Lovington Leader
Location
Lovington, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1952
Page
2
Lea County jury was drawn from registered voters in open court. District Judge Roy Anderson allegedly instructed withholding names from the press until service, prompting claims the Legislature is supreme and press records should stay open.
After a hard fought election the public rejected “Youve Never Had It So Good” in favor of “Its Time For a Change.” The piece argues tax burdens fall on those earning less while the wealthy finance government, and asserts the nation must fund security and services without endless expansion. It predicts a united, vigilant citizenry against welfare state excess.
Last year volunteers shifted Christmas focus toward its original meaning, detailed by Alice Collins Hamm in the November Catholic Digest. Her article summarizes family suggestions such as reading biblical passages, setting up a nativity, attending church, and performing charitable acts together.
The Grapevine reports the Leader missed by not noting the GOP win while the publisher celebrated in Missouri. New Mexico backed the GOP ticket though Missouri stayed less Republican. Senator Kem lost reelection after long efforts against the New Deal. The writer hints at lingering celebrations and mentions Col. Easley at the mouthpiece headquarters.
Melvin C. Neal was trapped for two hours in ice and snow near Clines Corners but freed himself and denied needing help to move his car. He said he managed alone and was unharmed.
Col. Easley of Hobbs traveled to Oklahoma to spend Thanksgiving with relatives, returning afterward. The trip highlights a holiday family visit by a local military figure.
Col. Donald D. Hallam, noted bachelor, was reported to be courting during the holiday season. The item notes his single status remains in doubt as festive gatherings unfold.
Justice of Peace Tom Finn of Hobbs is reported to be improving and may be moved from Portales Hospital to Lea County Hospital before Christmas. His mother and sister are with him and friends visiting him are helping pass the time as he recovers.
The piece critiques Republican support in New Mexico and notes Lea County Republicans taking it easy. It mentions the Santa Fe New Mexican once Republican for a century, bought by Robert D. McKinney who shifted its policy, and questions his political future after a brief Interior post terms.
Caracas Venezuela pioneers the autopista a four lane road linking the capital with La Guaira. The project includes two mile long tunnels and three giant pre stressed concrete bridges built by Enterprises Campeon Bernard of France and Morrison Knudsen of Boise Idaho. The aim is to cut driving time from about one hour to fifteen minutes with curves reduced from 365 to 36 and grades lowered. Construction began in 1950 and the cost rises toward 60 million dollars as work proceeds for an inter American ministers conference in late 1953.
State of New Mexico serves Dion Payne Lowe Debra Dianne Lowe and others in Cause No. 10,438 filed in Lea County District Court. Objective to quiet title to minerals on lands in Sections 20 5 1 and surrounding ranges. Deadline to appear January 12 1953. attorney listed as Earl E. Hartley Box 1064 Clovis NM. Published Lovington Leader Nov 21 28 Dec 5 12 1952.
The State of New Mexico notifies unknown heirs and claimants that civil action 10,422 seeks to quiet the plaintiff H A Duke's fee simple title to the surface of the S half of Sec 19 T14S R38E and the mineral estates of the NW quarter of the SE quarter and an undivided 5/8 interest in the NE quarter of the SE quarter of Sec 19, all in Township 14 South Range 38 East NM P M subject to recorded mortgages and leases. Judgment by default may be entered by December 30, 1952. Attorney Heidel & Swarthout, Lovington NM. Clerk W M Beauchamp seal date November 13, 1952. Leader November 18, 25 and December 2, 9, 1952.
Governor Adlai Stevenson praised the nation's unity after a sharp campaign and urged full support for General Eisenhower. He noted Americans fight hard before elections but rally once the people speak, pledging his own support to carry out future tasks.
Marvin E. Powell of Route 1 Lovington New Mexico files intention to prove up his 1947 homestead entry LC 059463 for NEINE 18 and NW3ZNW3 20 in Township 13 S Range 38 E N M P Meridian. Proof set before Notary E J Fox Tatum on December 22 1952 with witnesses Melton B. Brian Roy N Williams Rudolph Houston Oscar B Powell. Leader November 14 21 28 December 5 12 1962.
R L Warren and Bess Warren sue to quiet surface title to Lots 1 2 3 4 Block 46 Original Town Hobbs Lea County NM in case No 10 435. Defendants include F C Harmon P J Wooldridge unknown heirs of Myron Lovett and all unknown claimants. Judgment by default if not answered by February 7 1953. Clerk of the District Court notes filing date November 17 1952.
Entomologists at New Mexico A&M College advise using a two per cent DDT solution applied by spray or paint to infested areas to curb silverfish.
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