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Newspaper
Lovington Leader
Location
Lovington, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1951
Page
2
A critique of college football ends the season as scandals at Army Baylor SMU and Villanova raise questions about sportism. The piece warns that emphasis on winning and public image harms players and calls to refocus on the players' development and ethics.
A Clovis businessman says he paid money to the governor’s son for three liquor licenses, linking New Mexico scandal to national debates. Former Liquor Director Tom Montoya says he issued licenses as a personal favor to Governor John Miles and hopes to testify at a Santa Fe hearing.
The passage details J Earl Denton paying 3100 for licenses with the governor’s son Lloyd Miles acting as an intermediary. It notes five percent commissions to Washington go-betweens, questions if licenses would have been granted without Miles, and hopes an investigation will clarify irregularities as time and witnesses proceed.
The article notes blunt warnings to the Chinese Reds that failure to complete the Korean armistice within 30 days could invite air strikes on Manchuria. Air Force General Vandenberg suggests atomic threats and B 29 raids on Uiju signal red lines amid Panmunjom negotiations.
A six week old jaguar cub arrives from Colombia to the Philadelphia Zoo. Weighing five pounds, he will grow to about 200 pounds in three years as he learns the American dining routine. The cub begins his new life in the United States with curiosity and a healthy appetite.
The wage stabilization board in Washington will be asked to reorganize the regional WSB to cover 10 western states for the oil drilling industry. A 12 man regional board in Denver unanimously agreed to the change after delegations urged it. A Casper, Wyoming meeting on Dec. 17 will hear the blueprint for oil wage regulation.
county agent seeks a copy of Extension Circular 233 titled More $$$$ for Your Cotton. the leaflet explains how improved quality yields higher price and better marketing for cotton producers.
State officials report a fall in traffic deaths with enforced speed limits, closer patrols, and a stronger education program. Chief Joe Roach cautions to maintain effort during the holiday season as winter travel looms.
Banks Young of the National Cotton Council told the New Mexico Farm and Livestock Bureau committee at its 31st annual Santa Fe convention that domestic cotton demand will be strong next year. He cautioned that price outlook is unclear as the price control program ends June 2 1952 and future policy is unknown. He expects a national cotton quota may be announced by mid December but doubts it will reach the 17 million bale quota of the current year.
LAS VEGAS AP Doctor Edward Erying says his firing as Highlands University president was illegal and politically driven and will be challenged in court. He blames the board of regents for unrest and says the dispute stems from his refusal to hire maintenance workers and the need for a scapegoat. Acting president is Doctor Leslie Hosford. Eyring’s salary continues through December 31. Attorney H A Kiker says court action will be taken and notices or hearings were not provided. Governor Mechem urged the board to use its best judgment after discussions with regents and other officials.
United States Army bans snowmen at Panmunjom conference site after allied personnel place two figures near the tent. Military police say the snowmen do not fit the dignity of the situation.
The 1951 pig crop is estimated at 160 million head, the largest for any peace time year and second only to the 1943 crop of about 121.8 million head.
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