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Newspaper
Lovington Leader
Location
Lovington, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1951
Page
3
U S oil consumption nears 46.5 billion gallons this year with 40 million extra daily demand since 1946 and over 5 billion gallons of other oil products projected through 1951. Per person use equals two gallons daily versus a world average half a pint. Military needs after Korea doubled within a year and civilian demand rise continue. Oil's vast role in home, industry, and military is highlighted as highly efficient and essential.
Harold Stassen former Minnesota governor and University of Pennsylvania president hints at seeking the 1952 Republican nomination in Minnesota opposing Taft. The piece suggests Stassen aims to influence the convention, possibly backing Ike Eisenhower if he runs, to secure a cabinet post and counter Taft.
Assistant Chief Louis Byran and Tomer Phillips responded to a drunkenness report at 620 East Broadway. They discovered a man under a cot in a cot house, lifted the cot, and found O. R. Scott who admitted drinking and pleaded guilty in court before Judge Robert Bensing.
Grant County Clerk Conn Brown files a libel suit in Silver City against Local No. 890 of the Mine, Mill and Smelter Workers' Union and three officers Cipriano Montoya Ernest Velasquez and Clinton Jencks. He says a September issue photo in Union Worker misidentified him and placed the scene at the Empire Zinc picket line on August 23 during a clash with deputies.
The New Mexico Association of Home Extension Clubs plans a 1952 project to rebuild and stock a library at the New Mexico Boys' Ranch in La Joya after a June fire. Boys from the ranch will remodel a former garage into the library, to be dedicated March 1, with donations invited from individuals and organizations.
Dr Victor Ziegler and about 40 stockholders near Worland Wyoming are poised to profit from the Bonanza oil field sold to Texas buyers for about 20 million dollars. The field rose to 25 000 to 30 000 barrels daily after the first well, with shares valued at 209 dollars each.
Discussion notes the FCC ruling that radio stations carrying libel insurance cannot silence political speech. The column jokes about censorship and public opinion, mentions Jonathan Daniels planning a sequel to Man From Independence, and references a proposed Spiritual Party of the U S backing Edward Longstreet Bodin as a 1952 presidential candidate with slim prospects. A farmer in Westmoreland New Hampshire is also noted.
The 191st fighter bomber squadron of Utah National Guard sails from Salt Lake City on December 10 for duty at Clovis AFB. Led by Lt. Col. Alma G. Winn, it joins the 1400th bomber wing under Brig. Gen. J. C. Moffitt. Move runs through December 15, with multiple 140th elements accompanying. The unit, called to active duty April 1, operates F-51 Mustang fighters.
Winston Churchill says Britain will be ready and willing to supply atomic bomber bases if necessary against Russia but notes the chance of war is lessening.
The American steel industry poured its 100 millionth ton of steel on Thursday at 4 18 pm marking a historic milestone. Output for 1951 is expected near 105 million net tons and plants operated above 104 percent capacity as weekly production rose 10 000 tons from the prior week.
London doctors in Britain's national health service seek government permission to compel patients who refuse to follow medical orders to comply, arguing for enforcement to improve care.
State Engineer notice shows J A Benthall of Lovington seeks permit to move Well L-679-S from SW quadrant to NE quadrant of Section 4, Lea County New Mexico. Appropriation not to exceed 462.3 acre feet per year on 154.1 acres with protest period ten days after last publication, hearing around January 15 1952.
A Scotsman departing on a business trip calls back with a parting quip about remembering to remove little Donald's glasses when he is not looking. The remark blends humor with a hint of mischief as he signs off.
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