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Newspaper

Lovington Leader

Location

Lovington, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1955

Page

3

Farm Bureau Chief backs soil bank with price supports

American Farm Bureau Federation President Charles Shuman urged a soil bank plan at the Chicago convention to curb farm surpluses. He warned flexible price supports are essential to avoid worsening excess stocks and projected a potential $10 billion government surplus by March 1. Net farm income has fallen about 28 percent in five years.

Chicago American Farm Bureau Federation Charles Shuman Soil Bank Federat Ion

Israeli Forces Stage Major Retaliation Raid On Syrians

Israeli forces launched a major reprisal raid against Syrian positions north of the Sea of Galilee. The army reported 50 Syrian soldiers killed and 30 captured, with Israeli losses at four dead and 12 wounded. Egypt watches as tensions risk broader conflict under a new defense pact with Syria.

Israel Sea of Galilee Egypt Syria

Carlsbad Coach Declines NMU Head Coach Post

Ralph Bowyer of Carlsbad told UNM President Tom L. Popjoy he was not interested in the head coaching job, preferring work with high school students and the Carlsbad program. The rejection may fuel former coach Bob Titchenal’s claim that the move reflected pressure from a few university officials rather than campus-wide will.

Ralph Bowyer Carlsbad Tom L. Popjoy Carlsbad High Popjoy Bowyer UNM Bob Titchenal Titchenal

Fruit Cake Freshener and Molasses Whipped Cream

If the holiday pudding or fruit cake becomes a little dry, sprinkle it with fruit juice and heat in a double boiler. Serve with molasses whipped cream made by combining a tablespoon of mild light molasses and a teaspoon of vanilla extract to each cup heavy cream, whipped.

New York

Glamourize Pump Kin Pie with Lemon Cream Topping

A New York UPI report suggests serving old fashioned pump kin pie with whipped cream sweetened by two tablespoons of sugar per cup of heavy cream and flavored with a teaspoon of grated lemon rind to add glamor.

New York

Wyoming Killing Young Divorcee

Mrs Rose Alexander pleaded innocent in Casper Wyoming justice court to first degree murder and concealing death in the case of Barbara Alexander a young divorcee who won away her husband. She was held without bail with a preliminary hearing set for December 14.

Casper Wyoming Rose Alexander Justice Court Justice of the Peace Alice Burridge Natrona County Barbara Alexander Barbara James Alexander

Three-Way Fight for Russian Power Debated

A Western correspondent reports a three way struggle for power in the Kremlin. Nikita Khrushchev Georgi Malinov and an unidentified ultra extremist group contend for control with purges likely at the February Congress of the Soviet Communist Party.

Kremlin Walter Farr London Daily Mail Communist Party Nikita Khruschev Georgi Malinkov Farr Soviet Communist Party Khrushchev

Damages Sought Over Destruction Of Champion Spaniel Duke

Frank H. Gower Jr sues Denver city officials for 2250 in damages after the death of his five time prize winner spaniel Duke of Kop Tob. He alleges wilful and wanton destruction by the city pound and cites actions by Edward Jones Walter Johnson Lloyd Florio and others. The dog, vaccinated and registered, vanished after jumping a fence and was later killed after being taken to the pound. authorities had promised to return him.

Denver Frank H. Gower Edward Jones Walter Johnson Lloyd Florio Robert Anderson Grower Patricia City Gower

Malco EPNG deal confirmed for Roswell refinery sale

President Robert O. Anderson of Malco Refineries says El Paso Natural Gas and Malco are negotiating a major sale to transfer the Prewitt New Mexico refinery and allied San Juan Basin pipelines to EPNG by year end. Malco will focus on Artesia Roswell west coast and connecting pipelines. EPNG seeks facilities to handle about one thousand barrels daily from its San Juan Basin operation.

Robert O. Anderson Malco Refineries Roswell el Paso Natural Gas Malco Anderson Prewitt, New Mexico San Juan Basin Artesia Roswell West Coast

Automobile collars and baboon golf tales headline oddities

A wry roundup notes the Jim Dandy Collar Co liquidates its horse collar machinery in Washington. A dairy expert says cows smile when alerted, while a joke cites a man remarking on a wife’s chores unsettling the economy. A Hong Kong piece jokes about naming storms after politicians as baboons steal golf balls. An Indiana professor links domestic work to economic impact as husbands flee for a hunting trip.

Orange Bowl Queen Prefers Sports Clothes Over Frills

Orange Bowl Queen Lynn Brown of Fort Lauderdale, 18, says she would wear shorts and sports attire instead of frilly dresses. She will wear a gown for New Year’s Day parade before about 75,000 people, while plans emphasize her studies at the University of Florida and a future art career.

Lynn Brown Miami Fort Lauderdale Florida Miss Brown University of Florida Lynn Carolinas Virginia Kansas Dad Alabama Carolina’s

Local anger over teen crime headlines grows

Readers express fatigue with reports on sixteen year old offenders and violent incidents. The comment accuses media and entertainment of glamorizing crime and promoting a tough image.

Mrs Dan Carpenter Has Baby Girl

Mrs. Dan Carpenter, sister in law of Bill Carpenter of Carlsbad killed in a plane crash December 1, gave birth to a 7 pound 11 ounce baby girl in Roswell on Saturday. Her husband also died in the crash while being taken to join a flight to Albuquerque. The Carpenter family is well known in Lea County.

Dan Carpenter Bill Carpenter Carlsbad Roswell

Hearing aid disguised as jewelry in New York

A new hearing aid is designed as a pair of earrings that conceal a hearing receiver. The device can be tucked out of sight in a simple hairstyle, making it a discreet accessory for women who need a hearing aid.

New York

Looking Busy Has Become a Government Talent

A brief observation notes that appearing occupied is valued in government work, suggesting efficiency and workload perception shape public duties. The remark implies time management and visible activity influence career impressions within public service.

Police Blotter Reports Local Scuffles and Incidents

Weekend blotter notes a neighbor dispute over yard trimmings feared to spark a fire. A mad dog roaming the area was reported. A death message from Lamesa referenced Bobby Simmons. Jerry Romine reported a 1954 Ford hubcap theft. Edd Black and R W Rees were charged with drunken driving.

City Police Steiff’s Department Lamesa Bobby Simmons West Avenue Jerry Romine

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