Symington Attacks Defense Spending Before Denver Legion
Democratic Senator Stuart Symington of Missouri denounced the Eisenhower administration for defense cuts. He warned the Soviet Union leads in air, land, and sea and urged stronger American force to deter Communist aggression. He cautioned on farm policy and suggested Democrats will win in 1956 on the farm issue.
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United Press
Denver
Stuart Symington
Missouri
Soviet Union
Symington
Truman
Missouri Democrat
American Legion
Lyden-Chiles- Wickersham
United States
Eisenhower
Hobbs Man Killed In One Car Upset Near Roswell
Fourty-year-old Lloyd Bohanan of Hobbs died from injuries after a one car upset seven miles south of Roswell. Kyne Pinson of Dexter also killed in a separate crash near Prewitt. The week’s toll rises with other fatalities including Myrtle Romirdi of Longrun Missouri. Pinson a Hobbs bartender. funeral planned in Hagerman Texas.
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United Press
New Mexico
Lloyd Bohannan
Hobbs
Kyne P*ison
Dexter
Myrtle Romirdl
Longrun
Missouri
Prewitt
Pinson
Roswell
Boha@winan
Herman Mitchell
Lubbock
Robird
William Pinson
Reno
Hagerman
Texas
Doris Pinson
Lovington
Hobbs Man Dies After Route 181 Crash With Truck
Lloyd Bohannon 43 of Hobbs died in Lea County Hospital after a wreck four miles west of Hobbs on Route 181. He collided with a tractor trailer driven by Herman Mitchell of Lubbock Texas. Bohannon had resided in Hobbs since 1950 and was employed by Technilube Specialties Co. Final rites were held in Seymour Texas. He is survived by wife Christine and three children.
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Lea General Hospital
Hobbs
Nolan Utz
Utz
Herman Mitchell
Lubbock
Tex
Mitchell
Wesley Harrison
Seymour
Texas
Christine
Joe Glenn
Jeanice
Bobby Lloyd
Glenn
Dallas
Maude Bohannon
de Leon
Thomas Jeff Bohannon
Houston
Green Funeral Chapel
Technilube Specialties Co
101 Arrested In November In Lovington City Report
City Manager James W. Harrison released the November monthly police report showing 101 arrested, near record for Lovington. The summary lists assists to motorists 340, state police 23, county officers 46, other departments 4, lights out 16, doors/windows open 13, prowler calls seven, disturbance 36, fires seven, escorts 31, emergency messages 19, traffic citations 83, accidents checked 10, parking meter tickets 718, drivers exams 36. Three police cars logged 8 578 miles. a new vehicle operation check system will aid same-day repairs.
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Lovington
James W. Harrison
Two GIs Freed Of Bad Conduct By Army Court Martial
An Army court martial board acquitted Private Willie Holden of Poplarville Mississippi and Private Richard Calbert of Kansas City Missouri of dis orderly conduct charges in a case arising from an altercation in East Berlin. Readouts say the soldiers were detained four days by Reds after an actor rebuked anti communist remarks and allegedly moved to strike Holden. The men testified they acted in self defense claiming the actor insulted Holden as an American swine.
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United Press
East Berlin
Reds
Willie Holden
Poplarville
Mississippi
Richard Calbert
Kansas City
Missouri
Holden
Joplin Rites Held In Portales
Mrs Eunice Elizabeth Joplin widow of A M Joplin of Portales died in Portales after a stroke at age 79. Surviving are three sons Leroy Maverick Arizona J T Artesia and Dee Portales and two stepchildren Buford Joplin Lovington and Dora Mae Chism Roseburg Oregon. Funeral was held Thursday at the Nazarene Church in Portales with Rev Eugene Culbertson officiating.
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Eunice Elizabeth Joplin
A. M. Joplin
Portales
Leroy
Maverick
Arizona
J. T
Artesia
Dee
Buford Joplin
Lovington
Dora Mae Chism
Roseburg
Oregon
Nazarene Church
Eugene Culbertson
New Mexico Sets January Oil Allowable At 41 Barrels
New Mexico's oil allowable for January is set at 41 barrels per unit per day, the highest since last April. The December allowance was 40 barrels. Director William B. Macey of the Oil Conservation Commission says the increase aligns with actions by most other states in December.
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United Press
New Mexico
William B. Macey
The
Oil Conservation Commission
Last Man To Die in State's Chair on February 24
The date for the last execution in New Mexico's electric chair was set by the State Supreme Court as February 24, with James L. Upton to be electrocuted on that date unless a change arises.
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New Mexico
James L. Upton
State Supreme Court
Wildcats Beat Artesia Bulldogs In Close Classic
Lovington Wildcats edge Artesia Bulldogs 73 to 63 on the local court in one of the year’s best games. Four Wildcats hit double figures led by Bill Cales with 21 and Delbert Shirey with 18 as Lovington pulled away in the third period. Artesia’s top scorers were Robinson 15 and Chaney 13. Artesia B team won 59 to 57 in overtime. Wildcats depart Tuesday for Alamogordo Round Robin Tournament with games against Gadsden Anthony Alamogordo and Artesia.
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Lovington Artesia
Wildcats
Artesia Bulldogs
Artesia
Lovington
Bill Cales
Delbert Shirey
Eddie Robinson
James Scott
Jimmy Smith
Robinson
Bulldogs
REA reports 93 and a half percent of farms electrified
The Rural Electrification Administration announces that about 93.5 percent of U S farms have central electric service. The estimate, based on a summer survey, cites a one percent gain since 1954 and roughly 16 percent since 1950. Since 1935 the share rose from under 11 percent to current levels.
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United Press
Rural Electrification Administration
Central Station
REA
Washington
Northeast Flood Total Reaches 450 Million Dollars
A Federal Defense Administration report assigns 450 million dollars in flood damage to the northeast from August and October floods. The disaster caused 110 deaths, 5,339 injuries, and 841 homes destroyed. Roads in CT, MA, NJ, RI, and NY exceed 70 million in damages. crops over six million. Railroads incur over 11 million, and private autos exceed one million.
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Federal Defense Administration
Northeast
Connecticut
Massachusetts
New Jersey
Rhode Island
New York
Eisenhower Ordered South For Rest After Heart Attack
President Eisenhower's doctors at Gettysburg farm say his heart attack recovery is excellent and encouraging. They advise a rest in the South, likely starting late this month, with mid February as a milestone to assess full recovery and possible return to activity. Dr. Paul White cautions the final decision on running again rests with the President.
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United Press
Paul White
Boston
Gettysburg
South
White
Eisenhower
Deadline Set For Delinquent Taxes In Lea County
Lea County property owners face January 16 as the final date to pay delinquent taxes for 1954 and earlier. After this deadline the county treasurer must sell delinquent lands and parcels to the state unless the full amount of taxes penalties interest and costs are paid.
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Lea County
General Fund Expenditures Surpass Income by 4400
The November financial report shows general fund income at 13230.88 and expenditures at 17693.92, a deficit of 4463.04. Expenditures cover salaries, utilities, repairs, printing, insurance, auto costs, and more while income derives from licenses, taxes, fines, and fees. City Manager Harrison notes year-end spending will stretch the budget until the new year.
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City General Fund
James W. Harrison
Weekly Business Review Sees Record Runs Across Economy
A summary of widespread record setting across industries. Retail trade rises up to seven percent in the south and overall higher than last year. Steel production hits record highs through November and construction climbs 22 percent. Electricity output and color TV demand forecast more records. Experts anticipate a tax cut of three to three and a half billion dollars. Housing credit opens new avenues, defense spending rises, and auto and tire makers show divergent 1956 outlooks with production up and down.
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Iron Age
Walter F. George
Georgia
Treasury
Ralls Seeks Hobbs City Commission Seat
Merle Ralls of Hobbs announces his intention to run for one of three Hobbs City Commission vacancies in the January 10 election. He is an automobile salesman with Gray Motor Co. and active in community work as former Hobbs Junior Chamber president and Ground Observers Corps supervisor. He attends the Baptist Church and has three children.
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Merle Ralls
Hobbs
Hobbs City Commission
Ralls
Gray Motor Co
Hobbs Junior of Commerce
Hobbs Ground Observers Corps
Baptist Church
Utah Senator Sparks Mockery Over UN Pledge
A Utah Senator Arthur Watkins sparks Texas backlash with a remark that Outer Mongolia should not join the United Nations, prompting Texas Representative James Wright to defend Texas sovereignty and taunt Utah. Wright also jokes about Utah’s location and notable figures, noting Texas readiness to aid UN if needed.
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Utah
Texas
Arthur Watkins
James Wright
Watkins
Outer Mongolia
United Nations
Wright
Texan
Texas Rangers
Texas Navy
Ezra T. Benson
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