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Newspaper
Lovington Leader
Location
Lovington, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1950
Page
2
The Grapevine exposes a 2 percent payroll levy used by Democrats to fund campaigns, triggering fear of job losses and political retribution. Mechem’s stance against the practice is urged, with calls for cleaning the statehouse of Democratic influence and reforming the payroll system amid party strife and labor tensions.
A West 11th Street watchmaker narrates a tale of white horsemen seen across WWI battles, from Mons in 1914 to Bethune in 1918. Eyewitness and officer accounts report spectral riders affecting German and British actions, with no clear rational explanation.
Lawmakers plan to support good legislation across party lines while some members from Lea County may oppose. Desks and chairs in the Assembly are aged and require cushions. Home town pressure via letters and telegrams is common, as in past sessions with dry cleaning bills and price fixing debates. Proposals to repeal barber and beautician laws and the Bureau of Courtesy are expected, along with a strong push to eliminate Ports of Entry. Governor Mabry previously kept a similar bill from reaching the floor.
A bank clerk notes a missing dotted i in a signature on a document and requests correction. The incident highlights careful handwriting checks in routine bank procedures.
By United Press the national wool growers convention in Casper Wyoming called for wartime policy unity. They passed a resolution demanding suspension of range feuds and enforcement of clearer range management and centralized methods.
Lovington New Mexico guard Ross Black scored 17 points to top Fort Lewis of Colorado as they beat the University of New Mexico freshmen 52 to 50. Santa Fe star Johnny Alice added 23 points guiding Fort Lewis foe.
Roy Tatum the assessor elect reveals the 1951 staff beginning January 1. John L. Love returns as first deputy from Santa Fe and Capital. Lucille Lister and Roy L. Tatum's wife serve as deputies. Lister is recently inactive. Mrs. Tatum works for Lovington Abstract Co.
Mr and Mrs Bob Herron depart Lovington after January 1 for Pittsburgh Pennsylvania where Herron will join Gulf Petroleum Co as party chief of the seismograph crew He has served in Lovington for five years and the couple were active in church and civic affairs and fondly regarded by friends.
Lovington juniors defeat Tatum 39 to 19 as L. G. Caudill leads with 12 points and Jim Rice adds 11. Eight Lovington players scored while the team shot 44 percent at the line and 40 percent overall, in Friday night action.
Workmen tearing down a fall in Hillsboro uncover a bushel basket of $2 bills in the home of Er nest Berger. Initial excitement turned to the discovery that the notes were counterfeit.
The Women's Council of the First Christian Church met at Mrs. W. H. Wilder's home on Thursday afternoon. Mrs. Al Strawn led the business, and the group voted to meet at the church in December to prepare clothes and food for Christmas baskets for needy families. Mrs. Wilder led the devotional and gave the lesson, and the meeting closed with a prayer. Fruit cake and coffee were served during the social hour.
A Baltimore Sun White House reporter Joseph Hudson Short Jr is named White House news secretary to replace the late Charles Ross. Short 46 a Vicksburg Miss native and lifelong Democrat will take the post December 18 after 25 years in news work. He has led the National Press Club and worked for the Times Picayune and Chicago Sun.
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