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Newspaper

Lovington Leader

Location

Lovington, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1949

Page

3

Tatum Basketball Schedule Hopes for County Tournament Win

Tatum plans 21 games this season with four played by Friday December 9. The team, coached by Glen O. Brinker, faces Causey on that date and Lovington on the 10th. Brinker highlights a hard working squad aiming to win the county tournament. The schedule shows earlier games including Causey on Nov 18 and Dexter on Nov 23.

Tatum Causey Lovington Glen O. Brinker Dexter

Calendar of travel and event dates listed by towns

A list shows dates and locations including Dec 2 Cause, Dec 3 Monument, Dec 9 Rogers, Dec 10 Monument, Dec 15 Jal, Dec 16 Melrose, Dec 20 Hope, Jan 6 Hagerman, Jan 7 Rogers, Jan 14 Dora, Jan 20 Jal, Jan 21 Lovington, Jan 24 Monument, Jan 27 Hagerman, Jan 28 Eunice, Feb 28 Eunice, Feb 4 Floyd, Feb 14 Eunice with here or there indicators.

Rogers Melrose Hope Hagerman Dora Jal Lovington Eunice

Record 16 million bales cotton crop tops 12 year high

The Agriculture Department reports this year’s cotton crop at about 16 million bales, the largest in 12 years and the seventh largest in history. Output surpasses domestic and foreign demand, boosting government stocks by about three million bales under price support.

Agriculture Department Charles Bannan New Mexico

United Nations Ends 12 Week Session in Praise

The United Nations general assembly wrapped a 12 week session with praise from President Carlos Romulo of the Philippines. Romulo said the group did not yield to despair nor admit failure while Trygve Lie joined in tribute. Delegates from the US and Britain expressed satisfaction as Russia pressed its campaign against the west.

United Nations General Assembly Carlos Romulo Philippines Romulo Trygve Lie Lie Russia

Versatile Plan Gains Wide Approval for One-Floor House

The Plan No. 34 residence by Matern and York, featured by American Builder, shows a compact one-story layout with two or three bedrooms and flexible dining options. Built with stone shingles and vertical grooved boards, it uses a high angled roof with asphalt shingles and includes nine closets, a fireplace, a vestibule and a full basement.

Matern York Church St New York N. Y Otrior Ond Bfy American Church St

Government Explains Drop In Egg Prices And UN Budget Vote

The report notes a drop in egg prices due to record October production and predicts further price declines in early next year. It also covers a UN budget of almost 50 million dollars for next year with the US share about 40 percent and an $8 million line for Jerusalem’s international regime.

Jacob Malik Russia United States Britain Romulo Jerusalem Agriculture Department Labor Department

Dick King Honored On Birthday

Mr and Mrs Bill Hessler entertained Mr and Mrs Dick King for dinner Thursday evening in honor of Mr King s birthday.

Dick King Mrs Bill Hessler Mr. King

Bossie the cow gets a storm window and more

Washington State College veterinarians fitted Bossie the cow with a storm window in her stomach opening to study digestion and bloat. Dr. E C Stone notes the operation, done two years ago, lets researchers sample feed during digestion to aid sick cows. Bossie remains unfazed by the hole.

Bessie Loessie Washington State College E. C. Stone Robert Daugherty Cornell University Stone Bossie

Pigskin Talk and Insurance Costs Raised by Policy Critics

Discussion notes that footballs are now mostly made of cattle hide and comments on the term pigskin. President Leroy Lincoln of Metropolitan Life voices concern that government low interest rate policies reduce earnings for insurer funds and raise insurance costs for policy holders.

Leroy Lincoln The Metropolitan Life Insurance Company

New Mexico Traffic Laws blamed for poor safety rating

Preston Grove states inadequate traffic legislation in New Mexico lowered the safety grade given by the National Safety Council. He cites six discrepancies in license administration, speed authority, right of way at stop signs, zoning for speed, lack of a state model ordinance, and no central file for ordinances with recommendations to address them.

New Mexico National Safety Council Preston Grove New Mexico Chamber of Commerce Managers Association Clovis Chamber of Commerce State of

Box Type Cameras Prove Easy Family Keepsake Tool

Don H. Mohler advocates box type cameras with flash as affordable simple devices for lasting family memories. The piece notes indoor outdoor versatility easy operation and that even five year olds can learn to shoot. Tips cover keeping ready steady firing flash distance and battery maintenance to avoid missed shots.

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