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Newspaper
Lovington Leader
Location
Lovington, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1949
Page
2
Frank W. Abrams chairman of Standard Oil Company argues success comes from competition and rewards. He cites growth from 600000 to 5000000 barrels daily since 1912 and reserves rising from 5 billion to over 23 billion barrels, crediting profit motive and high wages as drivers of economic achievement.
John Foster Dulles warns that expanding central government power to solve individual problems could let Communists claim world leadership. William Henry Chamberlin in the Wall Street Journal calls such state planning a fatal disease, causing moral, political, and economic decline.
Kent Leavitt, president of the National Association of Soil Conservation Districts, urges voluntary soil stewardship to avoid federal control. He cites erosion losses exceeding 500,000 acres yearly and praises local Grass roots districts for local, non subsidized action connected to the Soil Conservation Service.
Rumblings against the fair trade laws have grown louder as proponents push fixed retail prices for branded goods. The Illinois and Florida courts challenged mandatory fair trade statutes, while opponents warn price fixing stifles competition and inflates profits for large chains, urging repeal or reform.
A humorous tale about a failed driving lesson at home. The narrator recalls learning with wife Eleanor guiding from the passenger seat, a disastrous first attempt with a police stop, peppy quips about brakes and maps, and ultimately choosing to ride in back while reading Burma Shave signs.
James Rooseevelt announces a California governor bid while Franklin Roosevelt Jr. plans a New York bid, both counting on the Roosevelt name. The commentary notes the reliance on the late Franklin Delano Roosevelt and coins the nickname Oldname for the elder and Junior for the son.
The American Meat Institute projects a decade of rising cattle numbers and more beef for consumers. After four lean years ending before 1949, a large feed grain and hay surplus, plus pasture, supports grass farming. Meat animals remain the main cash income source for farmers, turning grasses into a national staple.
In Lea County New Mexico Donna Crosson sues Perry Crosson for absolute divorce and child custody of William Lee Crosson. Defendant must appear by January 14 1950 or default judgment will be entered. Attorneys Heidel Swarthout Box 205 Lovington NM. Clerk’s seal date November 29 1949. Published December 2 9 16 23 1949.
Classified probate notices announce hearings on wills for Thomas D. Pope and Alfred Kimball Barnes with ancillary executrix in Lovington. An ordinance creates building permits inspection office, fees, and inspector, requiring permits for constructions over 300 dollars and outlining inspection and compliance procedures.
Marilyn Moore spends a few days with Linnie to Love as her parents travel to Washington DC.
More than three fourths of U S farm families now own radios and sewing machines reflecting rising household household tech adoption. farmers report improved communication and domestic efficiency across rural areas.
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