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Newspaper
Lovington Leader
Location
Lovington, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1949
Page
2
The December Harper's Magazine article by Dr. P. Arthur Campbell discusses how the bomb's true "secrets" lie in the minds of many researchers, not in methods or materials. It notes secrecy debates, Russian progress rumors, and how the A bomb shadows global life.
Governor Fuller Warren creates a nine member Florida Industrial Development Council with heads of seven state agencies. The panel aims to attract desirable industrial payrolls that fit Florida resources, focusing on self driven growth rather than federal aid, citing watches textiles and food processing as examples.
An article from The Lamp highlights how the oil industry's growth rests on workers more than machines. It notes 435000 wells producing 5 million barrels daily, and credits the people behind the industry for billions in investments, millions of jobs, and substantial government revenue.
The piece urges readers in Lovington to spread generosity during Christmas and sustain it year round. It emphasizes small acts of aid, planning to help others, and seeking those in need to increase everyone's holiday spirit and find personal meaning in giving.
Donna Crosson sues Perry Crosson for absolute divorce and child custody of William Lee Crosson in Lea County District Court. Pending appearance by January 14, 1950 or default judgment. Heidel Swarthout attorneys, Lovington NM. Clerk’s seal date November 29, 1949. Published December 2, 9, 16, 23, 1949.
The article argues that meat prices reflect a free market driven by supply and demand and that packers earn modest profits. It notes 83 leading packers averaged about one penny per dollar of sales, or roughly half a cent per pound of dressed meat, while pork prices recently declined due to favorable supply demand conditions. It also covers probate notices in Lea County New Mexico, detailing the will of Thomas D. Pope and the date set for proving the will.
Bible reading on Galatians 2 11 21 emphasizes living unto God by faith in Jesus Christ and dying to the law. It urges trust in Christ as the only righteousness and includes notes on salvation and prayer seed thoughts. Public notices mention probate court actions in Lea County New Mexico and a divorce suit in Spokane Washington.
The state will cover hospital care for babies under 43 pounds when parents cannot afford it under a new Massachusetts statute. The first beneficiary was a mother who delivered premature twins totaling 7 pounds 13 ounces.
A survey traces Christmas tree customs from Roosevelt to today, noting federal bans then easing under Pinchot and Roosevelt. It cites the American Forest Products Industries endorsing tree production, outlines crop sources, economic impact, and the shift to managed evergreen harvests while highlighting popular species like balsam fir and Douglas fir and the tradition of White House tree lighting.
Notices publish foreclosure details for C W Mitchell vs L F McDowell and Amy McDowell with land in Hobbs to be sold January 5 1950. Also estate administration for James Russel Isaacs deceased with Ruby Isaacs appointed administratrix and six month claims deadline. Additional public sale notices involve Farm Home Administration and multiple probate heirs for Moseley estates.
The Lea County Probate Court schedules January 27 1950 at 10:00 AM in Lovington NM for a hearing on the peti tion to determine heirship and ownership of the Moseley estate land in Section 32 Township 17 South Range 38 East NM P M. Attorney A M Rose represents the petitioner. The notice is dated December 12 1949.
The sale is set for 10:00 am on January 12, 1950 at the Mark Vaughn farm about eight miles north of Lovington. The United States reserves the right to bid. Property may be examined prior to sale. cash will be required by parcel or lot as conditions demand. County Supervisor Ben Rives of Farmers Home Administration signs the notice with December 1949 edits.
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