Delay Stifles Justice In Lea County Assault Case
In Lea County, residents lament district attorney delay after J W Montsenbacker is dismissed from charges of assault on B C Sparkman. The incident occurred on a Hobbs highway ranch, with Montsenbacker later appealing a 45 day jail sentence and the case moving from Justice to District Court. Mrs Sparkman recalls lengthy witness searches and costly calls, while Montsenbacker avoids further jail via appeal.
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Lea County
District Attorney's
J. W. Montsenbacker
Montsenbacker
B. C. Sparkman
Sparkman
Hobbs
Justice Court
Dub Girand
Melvin C. Neal
Justice of Peace
Bob Bensing
Bensing
Christmas appeal from CARE urges aid for Korea orphans
A CARE fundraising appeal highlights ten million war victims in South Korea needing relief. It urges gifts to fund Korean food, blankets and fabrics for warmth, with options of $10 or $7 packages. The notice invites donations to CARE at 20 Broad Street, New York, or local CARE offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Korea
CARE
Broad St
N. Y
Private versus public hospital costs in New Mexico debate
A private New Mexico hospital built with private funds cost 14 000 per bed, while a nearby government funded veterans hospital cost 34 000 per bed. The piece argues public funding inflates costs and warns socialism would raise taxes and lower medical care standards, citing England under Labour.
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New
Mexico City
Veterans’ Hospital
England
Labor Party
Lovington Politicking Draws Hobbs Attention
A Lovington visit sparks talk of campaign fundraising and political ties in Hobbs. The account notes Ike campaign backing, meetings with Oveta Hobby and Senator Daniels, and governor Shivers, plus local party roles for Heidel and Easley as Hobbs and Lea County Democrats maneuver amid Republican signs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lovington
Hobbs
Jesse Jones
Jones
Ike
Oveta Culp Hobby
Texas
Price Daniels
Shivers
Hobbson
Lovington's famed power broker eyes wider stage
The speaker predicts the influential Lovington figure will soon claim his name is sought by national leaders including Eisenhower. He is described as the biggest bread and butter man Lovington has produced, knowing top figures across the United States and beyond. Time will tell if he moves up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lovington
United States
Big Name Droppers Dazzle as Listeners Wink Behind
The piece describes prominent figures dubbed “Big Name Droppers” who entertain with long talks while audiences share sly winks and enjoy the show. The tone suggests a light, witty social scene centered on celebrity chatter and playful banter.
Rush for GOP appointments hits Lea County strong
The rush targets nearly 100 posts in Lea County with many in Lovington. Postmaster positions dominate the scramble, while Lyle Gholson of Hobbs appears secure among at least some officers.
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Lea County
Lovington
Lyle Gholson
Hobbs
Union Shop Debate and Labor Monopolies
The Los Angeles Times editorial argues against compulsory union membership, equating the union shop to peonage and warning against labor monopolies. It asserts labor's right to organize while opposing forced affiliation as antithetical to American principles and the free choice of workers.
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Los Angeles Times
No Quail Season in Lea County This Fall
New Mexico locals learn there will be no quail or prairie chicken season in Lea County and surrounding areas this fall. Quail hunting is banned in Lea Eddy Curry Roosevelt and other counties with nearest options in Quay or Lincoln Counties or Texas. Daily quail limit statewide remains eight birds. Waterfowl season in Lea County opens December 18 and runs to January 10.
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Lea County
Lea
Lddy
Chaves
DeBaca
Roosevelt
Curry
Torrance
Los Alamos
Moro
Colfax
San Maguiel
Quay
Lincoln
Texas
New Mexico
Sun Trails Magazine Sale Blocked by GOP Administration
Sun Trails, a magazine growing in notoriety next to New Mexico Magazine, faced a stalled plan to sell back issues to the state after GOP objections. Circulation efforts by Chas Ilfield and others boosted its profile, with over 5 000 copies distributed nationally. Summers offered to sell old copies to the state at 30 cents each, though the magazine retails at 35 cents. The veteran New Mexico politician failed to move the deal, but Sun Trails remains a familiar read and a possible later success.
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Sun Trails
New Mexico
Chas Ilfield
Summers
Primary Music Teacher Resigns Lovington Educator Leaves After Semester
Miss Betty Vaughan, primary music teacher in Lovington schools, submitted her resignation effective at semester end. She married Mr Strickland of Ft Worth Texas on October 11 1952 and plans to join her husband after the first semester.
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Betty Vaughan
Lovington
Vaughan
Strickland
Ft. Worth
Texas
Notice of Quiet Title Action in Lea County NM
State of New Mexico serves Dion Payne Lowe and others in Cause No. 10,438 in Lea County District Court. The action seeks to quiet title to minerals in 40 acres SE3SE3 of Section 20, 160 acres SW of Section 5, and 320 acres Ns of Section 1 in T13S R38E, T15S R36E and T15S R37E NM, with royalty interests included. respondents may be required to appear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Lea County
State of New Mexico
H. L. Lowe
New Mexico
Township 13
N.M.P.M
Towit
Township 15
N.m-P. M
Judgment by Default Issued in Lea County Case
The plaintiff seeks default judgment if respondents fail to plead by January 12 1953. Attorney Earl E Hartley of Box 1064 Clovis NM represents the plaintiff. W M Beauchamp district court clerk seals the record. Published Lovington Leader November 21 28 December 5 12 1952.
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Earl E. Hartley
Clovis
New Mexico
District Court
Lea County
The
Lovington Leader
Notice for Public Land Claim Final Proof
United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management Santa Fe announces Marvin E. Powell of Lovington New Mexico seeks final proof for homestead LC 059463 in NENE Sec 19 and NW1/2 Sec 20 T13S R38E NM. Witnesses: Melton B. Brian Roy N Williams Rudolph Houston Oscar B. Powell. Proceedings in Tatum New Mexico on December 22, 1952.
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Department of the Interior
Bureau of Land Management Land & Survey
Santa Fe
New Mexico
Marvin E. Powell
Lovington
E. J. Fox
Tatum
Melton B. Brian
Gladiola
Roy N. Williams
Rudolph Houston
Lovington and Mallamar Residents Visit Albuquerque Hospital
Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Gray of Lovington and Mrs. Luke Taylor of Mallamar travel to Albuquerque to visit Wallace Berryhill, who is confined in a local hospital.
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J. W. Gray
Lovington
Luke Taylor
Mallamar
Albuquerque
Wallace Berryhill
Notice of Pendency of Action in Hobbs Land Case
Defendants named include F C Harmon P J Wooldridge unknown heirs of Myron Love tt and all unknown claimants. R L Warren and Bess Warren sue in Lea County District Court No 10435 to quiet title to Lot 1 2 3 4 Block 46 Original Town Hobbs surface title only. Judgment by default if not answered by February 7 1953. Clerk signs.
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State OF New Mexico
F. C. Harmon
P. J. Wooldridge
Myron Lovett
R. L. Warren
Bess Warren
Lea County
New Mexico
Hobbs
L. George Schubert
A.D
W. M. Beauchamp
Sumrulds Buy Home in Lovington Hillcrest Addition
Mr and Mrs Elmer Sumruld of Brownfield Texas have purchased a residence in the Hillcrest addition Lovington and expect to move in within the week.
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Elmer Sumruld
Brownfield
Texas
Hillcrest Addition
Lovington
Skelton Conducts Music School in Hobbs
Singing school conducted by B B Skelton of Odessa Texas began Monday night at the Church of God Apostolic Faith in Hobbs. Several Lovington residents attended the sessions.
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LEA County Publishing CO
Agnes Kastner
Mai
State House
Massachusetts
Viah
Charlie Trimble
James Robinson
Col
Mack Easley
Dessie Sawyer
Finis L. Heidel
Heidel
Don Hallam
Terrell Building
GOP Administration
Tom Summers
Flanders
Adka
Tayco
Hamilton - Neil
Jewel
E. and
B. Jewelry
Hamilton
Agnes
Dion Payne Lowe
Debra Dianne Lowe
Howard P. Lowe
B. C. Cox
George W. Lasater
Izarah Lasater
W. M. Beauchamp District Court Clerk
Oscar B. Powell
E. Clinton
J. A. DeLang
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