Jessie Bailey Takes Stand In Move to Escape Chair
The state rests its first degree murder case against Jessie Bailey, Hobbs Negro, with Bailey testifying in his own defense. The courtroom was crowded as defense attorneys Ward and Swarthout race to save him from the electric chair. Jurors from Hobbs, Lovington, Eunice, Jal, and Tatum faced questions on death penalty attitudes before 12 were chosen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessie Bailey
Jesse Bailey
Hobbs Negro
Bailey
Aaron Landrum
R. C. Scott, Jr
E. G. Grier
Elmo Yoder
Earl Stafford
Hobbs
Jewell F. Beeman
Raymond Fort
H. D. Schenk
Lovington
Norman W. Dollar
Rangor Curry
Eunice
Alvin Hair
Jal
Alonzo Goings
Tatum
Health official warns against handling wild rabbits
Dr. O. E. Puckett warns that cottontail rabbits in this part of New Mexico carry fleas that transmit bubonic plague and tularemia to humans. Handling or skinning wild rabbits is dangerous. eating the meat may be safe, but contact should be avoided. tame rabbits raised in hutches are deemed safe to eat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. E. Puckett
New Mexico
Mabry Gains Backing for Multistate Defense Pact
Governor Mabry rallies support for a seven state civil defense compact. He mails letters to Texas Colorado Utah Arizona Oklahoma and Kansas urging swift mutual aid provisions in case of attack. Colorado Governor Walter W. Johnson backs the plan and suggests expanding to coastal states if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. J. Mabry
Mabry
Texas
Colorado
Utah
Arizona
Oklahoma
Kansas
Walter W. Johnson
United Press
Johnson
Coast States
Ford Urges Unity for Long Term U.S. Production Race
Henry Ford II told the American Farm Bureau Federation in Dallas that America must organize for a long term production race against international gangsters bent on enslaving the world. He called the U S the Arsenal of Hope and urged tax policy that taxes corporations but preserves individual and industry incentives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Ford
America
American Farm Bureau Federation
Dallas
Ford Motor Company
Short Lamb Crop Reported in Western States
The Agriculture Department said lamb feeding this winter and next spring will fall short of last year due to a small lamb crop and demand for breeding stock. Colorado and California lamb feeding will be cut sharply, with smaller reductions expected in the Great Plains as winter wheat pastures have deteriorated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Agriculture Department
Colorado
California
Great Plains
Christmas Musical Programs Set In Lovington Next Week
Lovington schedules three Christmas programs beginning December 17 with a First Methodist Church choir concert under Mrs Florence Anderson at 5 p.m. On December 19 High School students present a Christmas Cantata with about 150 performers at 7:30 p.m. In addition grade school students perform December 21 at 2 p.m. with nearly 1,000 children in the High School Gym. The public is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lovington
First Methodist Church
Florence Anderson
Bobbie King
Anderson
Lovington Window Decorating Contest Opens Decorated Displays S:
Lovington merchants have until Saturday morning December 16 to prepare Christmas window displays for the Best Decorated Window contest. Prizes are first 10 dollars second 5 dollars and third 2 dollars 55 cents. Judges are Miss Hazel Berry Reverend W R Houston and Mrs G C Hill. Judging occurs Saturday morning with winners announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lovington
Hazel Berry
W. R. Houston
G. C. Hill
Price Support For 1951 Cotton Crop Set
The Commodity Credit Corp will support the 1951 upland cotton price at 90 percent of parity as of August 1 1951. Loans to farmers will carry out the support with no quotas or allotments in effect. Secretary Brannan says 90 percent aligns with demand and supply and aids advance planning for a 16 million bale crop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commodity Credit Corporation
Marshal Thompson
New Mexico A & M
Secretary of Agriculture
Brannan
Thompson
USDA
Wiley to Keep Rose's Assistant in State Education Post
ALBUQUERQUE AP Tom Wiley state school superintendent elect will retain Floyd Santisteven of Taos as assistant state school superintendent. Santistevan currently acts as state superintendent because Charles L. Rose is ill and reportedly suffering a nervous collapse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiley
Rose
Albuquerque
Tom Wiley
Floyd Santisteven of
Taos
Santa Claus Visits Lovington This Saturday
Santa Claus will return to Lovington this Saturday December 16 for a brief visit. He will travel solo, leaving his reindeer at the North Pole to rest for Christmas Eve. He plans a short stay to see local children and update his good list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Claus
Lovington
North Pole
Santa Fe Police dismissals over alleged illegal arrest
In Santa Fe a police officer Felipe Apodaca was dismissed after an inquiry found he helped hold a tourist in the city jail briefly without being booked or questioned. Patrolman Tiny Garcia was suspended 15 days and Patrolman Charles Anaya reprimanded while W. R. Perkins claimed he was held for over 30 minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Fe
Tony Mignardot
Felipe Apodaca
Tiny Garcia
Charles Anaya
W. R. Perkins
Perkins
Gatowa
Anaya
Garcia
Apodaca
Mignardot
Ben Martinez
United Press
Democratic Council
Martinez
Mrs Campbell Thanks Donors For Gifts To Red Cross
Mrs Charles Campbell, home service secretary for the Red Cross in Lovington, thanks donors for clothing gifts. Any type of clothing is accepted and there is an ongoing need for donations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Campbell
Red Cross
Charles Campbell
Home Service
The
Lovington
Tax Notices Delayed by State Rate Reassessment
County Treasurer Osborne Fisher explains tax notices will be mailed around the 20th once all rolls and rates are complete. Delays stem from state rate unavailable due to Dee Donnell reassessment and five counties withholding rates. Interest begins December 31, taxpayers urged to pay promptly when notices arrive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osborne Fisher
Lovington
Dee Donnell
Fisher
Marshall Plan Aid To Britain Set To End
Washington and London announce the Marshall Plan for Britain will suspend January 1. Since April 1948 Britain has received about 2.694 billion dollars. The move comes as Britain’s recovery reduces the dollar deficit and U S defense needs grow. Britain is first of 16 plan countries to be cut off, though eligibility could return if conditions change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britain
Washington
London
United Kingdom
Sterling
United Nations Flag Making Surges in New Mexico
County agents 4-H members and women’s clubs in New Mexico produced 350 United Nations flags in a UN flag making program. The effort included 41 training schools six exhibits 356 discussions seven newsletters 47 news items 33 radio broadcasts and four parades with 286 ceremonies presenting flags to public officials. President Truman praised the demonstration of American support for the United Nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Mexico
United Nations
Elsie Cunning
UN Day
Truman
M. L. Wilson
Warren Says Shooting Hurts California
Governor Earl Warren denounces the shotgun killing of attorney Sam Rummel outside his Laurel Canyon home near Los Angeles. He links the crime to gang warfare and urges law enforcement agencies statewide to help solve the case. He says it may influence plans for a crime commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sacramento
Earl Warren
Sam Rummel
California
Rummell
Mickey Cohen
Laurel Canyon
Los Angeles
Warren
Treasure Hunt Saturday Brightens Lovington Shops
The Treasure Hunt in Lovington starts Saturday December 16 with ticket holders from November 25 eligible to win gifts displayed in participating merchants. Look for a posted number inside each store for the chance to claim a prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lovington
A. & A. Feed Store
Barbour’s
Beverly’s Floral
Cammack Drug
Chamber of Commerce
City Drug
Corner
Dean Hardware
Doc’s Cafe
Gambles
Gingham House
Herb’s Drive In
Higginbotham-Bartlett Lumber Co
Howard and Hatch
Huston Cleaners
Jack’s Texaco
Jenkins
Johnnie’s Floral
Jones Hardware
Kemp
Mrs. Luella Bingham Dies and Is Buried by Husband
Local hunter known as Berry Freeman, formerly with Rocky Mountain Steve, hailed as nimrod. He died after quail season ended. George Paulowsky, a newcomer, joined Freeman in the same hunting party and reportedly limited out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luella Bingham
Berry Freeman
Rocky Mountain
Steve
George Paulowsky
Freeman
New Mexico 1951 House Members Listed for January Session
A long roster lists state representatives from various districts set to draft and revise laws when the legislature convenes January 1. The document names many D and R members across Bernalillo, Santa Fe, Las Cruces, Hobbs and other communities, detailing districts and incumbents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valencia
Meliquie Des Chaves
Gerald Boykin
Beten
Socorro-Catron
J. C. Stapleton
John J. Wolf
Bernalillo
William J. Bingham
Calvin Horn
John B
J. Benito Valdez
Vadito
J. Benito Vigil
Rancho de Taos
Sandoval
Frank P. Sisneros, Jr
Union-Harding
W. O. Culberson, Jr
Mosquero
W. C. Wheatley
Clayton
Torrance
Lilburn C
Homan
Estancia
Guadalupe
John J.coury
Santa Rosa
McKinley
Lillian Thompson
William Grijalva, Jr
Gallup
Dona Ana
Jesse A. Richardson
E. C. Engler
Las Cruces
Lincoln
L. S. Drake
Tucumcari
J. F. Snipes
Hassell
Curry
Dr. M. S. Smith
Lewis Cox
Clovis
Ricarriba-Sandoval
Sixto Leyba
Domingo
Santa Fe
Los Alamos
Henry V. Trujillo
San Miguel
Alfredo R. Maes, Jr
Las Vegas
Otero
Socorro
Ray D. Lowell
Pinon
Lea
Mack Easley
Hallam
Hobbs
State Police Seek Budget to Double Patrol Strength
State Police request a next year budget of about 650000 dollars to raise personnel from 50 to 60 up to 100 men. Chief Joe Roach confirmed the request, about 200000 dollars more than last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
State Police
Joe Roach
Hatch Overrules Motion In Stokes Trial In Hobbs Suit
Judge Carl Hatch overruled a motion to dismiss in a breach of contract suit brought by the City of Hobbs against A. E. Stokes and Casualty Company of New Master Dam. The case seeks about 50000 alleging noncompliance with CAA rules and misappropriation of airport revenues. Trial date to be set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
City of
Hobbs
New Masterdam Casualty Company
Carl Hatch
Hope Korean issue settled like cold war
Observers at Lake Success recall the Berlin blockade and a casual UN lounge exchange that helped lift it. Reportedly the United States might shift its stance if private talks offer a path to a wider peaceful settlement in Korea, with a three member Arab Asian commission to seek a cease fire under consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Lake Success
Berlin
Far East
America
Philip Jessup
Russia
Jacob Malik
Jessup
Korea
United States
Lionesses Hold Annual Christmas Party at Mrs Wolfrum Home
The Lions Auxiliary gathered at Mrs. Glen Wolfrum’s home for their annual Christmas party and business meeting. New officers were elected including President Mrs Tom Cammack and Treasurer Mrs Glen Wolfrum, to be installed in January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lionesses
Mrs. Wolfrum
Lions Auxiliary
Glen Wolfrum
Mmes
Finis Heidel
David Erwin
Joe Witherspoon
Tom Cammack
Bill Badgett
John Shearman
Alvah Haley
Jacques Dailey
Ec Estlew
Also Mentioned on This Page
DR. Puckett
Ford
U.S
Marshall
Britian
U. N
Lea County
Bingham
Lea County Memorial Hopital
Cliff Lasley
North Morris
First Methodist
C. E. Jameson
Griffin
Missouri
Tom Bingham
Sims Hamilton
Hermiston
Oregon
L. A. Cooper
Monument
Cliff Hazelwood
G. H. Bingham
Clifford Hazelwood
Virgil Hamby
Charles Rex Beal
Dale
Jimmy Cooper
Cliff Jr
Elaine Hazelwood
Georgia Beth Nave
Tommie Phil
Raye Bingham
Carolyn
George
Edna Sue Lasley
Gary Bingham
Patricia
Jerry
Linda Nave
Kathy Hazelwood
Methodist Church
Eastern Star
Eastern Stars
Hatch
Stokes
Robert Ward
Mary Hamzy
Kenneth Scoggin
Hank Hazen
Art Mhoon
Bernard Love
Earl Huston
Chad Wiley
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