Senate plans clamp on political spending reform bill
Senate leaders from both parties outline a plan to tighten campaign finance laws. The measure would require public disclosure of contributions and include a $100 tax credit for filers. A stringent reporting system would expose all donations, aiming to boost small contributions. Johnson and Knowland say talks are underway and swift passage is sought to affect this year's campaigns.
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United Press
Senate
Lyndon Johnnson
William Knowland
Campbell's Farm and Ranch Supply marks 10th anniversary
A crowd of 1300 to 1500 attended Campbell's Farm and Ranch Supply 10th anniversary on the Denver City Highway. Guests registered at the main building then viewed a fair with farm machinery and feed displays in the Fair Building. John Campbell reported a strong response and prizes totaling over 2500 dollars were awarded. names of recipients were not recorded amid the rush.
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Campbell
Denver City Highway
Campbell’s
John Campbell
Open Season on Black Angus Cows Near Hobbs Ends in Fatalities
An open season on Black Angus cows near Hobbs lasted about two hours on Sunday, ending with the death of two cows and about 1,500 in vehicle damages. A 1954 Lincoln driven by O E Norwood and a 1954 Ford driven by Dorothy Hamilton collided with cows on Route 132, causing 600 and 300 in damage respectively. A second crash a couple hours later, involving Jessie Berry Bottoms in a 1953 Chrysler, killed another cow and caused an estimated 600 in damage to her car. Both cows belonged to Walter Lawrence.
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O. E. Norwood
Permian Place
Hobbs
Dorothy Hamilton
Lovington
Norwood
Hamilton
Chrysler
Jessie Berry Bottoms
Llano Drive
Hoover Wimberly
Walter Lawrence
Gibson Begins 3 to 30 Year Term for Hobbs Murder
Mrs. Louise Gibson, a Hobbs resident, transferred from County jail to New Mexico State Penitentiary to serve a 3 to 30 year murder sentence for the death of Mrs. Naomi Roberson. Her husband Buddy Gipson was shot during the same incident. Gibson, who claims unfair treatment, chose not to appeal. Expansion of Lea County telephone service announced by General Telephone Company to include Hobbs Lovington Eunice Jal and other areas with underground conduit and new dial equipment. Program valued at about 800000, expected to finish after early 1957.
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Louise Gibson
Hobbs
New Mexico State Penitentiary
Naiomi Roberson
Col
Mack Easley
Gibson
Nash
Easley
Lea County
General Telephone Company of
Southwest
G. D. Shelley
The
Telephone Company
Lovington
Zunice
Jal
San Angelo
Tex
Carlsbad
Loving
Eddy County
Shelley
Taylor Ranch
Bellemah
Bellaire
Broadmoor
Knowles Road
Eunice
News Story Gets Texan New Trial
The Fifth Circuit orders a new trial for John C. Henley a 44 year old Houston man sentenced to 50 years for shotgun theft amid a 1930 robbery. He was unrepresented at trial and may be released with a new trial order though locating witnesses remains uncertain.
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Houston
Houston Press
Texas
John C. Henley
Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals
Henley
Mike Marin
Mann
House slams into two cars during move in Grand Rapids
In Grand Rapids Michigan a two story frame house being moved toppled after a snapped cable rolled down a grade and struck two parked cars flattening one. Police reported no injuries and the incident injured no one on site.
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Grand Rapids, Mich
Your Income Tax series begins in the Leader
The Leader announces a five part series titled Your Income Tax to help readers fill returns correctly and optimize refunds. It starts Tuesday March 6 and runs in five successive issues guiding earners from cents to millions with practical tips.
Carlile Pushes for Lovington Federal Building
Lovington National Bank president Carlile leads a local push to bring a federal building to Lovington New Mexico. He cites existing government offices and rent costs as arguments and urges county residents to support placing a courthouse and related services in Lovington as the region’s best site.
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Winford Carlile
Lovington National Bank
Lovington
Carlile
New Mexico
Lea County
Ronnie Clark Outstanding FFA Achiever at Lovington High
Ronnie Clark, a Lovington High sophomore, began vocational agriculture in 1954 55. His freshman project included a purebred gilt and three fat barrows with reserve grand champion at the County Fair. Now in Ag II he expands with two registered Durocs, additional pigs, chickens, ewe lambs, and crops as he plans college and return to farming.
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Ronnie Clark
Lovington High School
Tatum High School
Barrow
Ronnie
Ag. II
Water Cut Offs Hit 15 Homes In City Sweep
The City Water Department cut off supply to 15 homes and businesses on Monday. City Manager Bill Harrison calls it a new low for the month amid ongoing widespread shutoffs.
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City Water Department
Bill Harrison
Eisenhower order opens uranium program for research and power
The United States moves to release 40 thousand kilograms of uranium for years of foreign and domestic research powering atomic plants. Thomas Murray urged a six billion dollar push to build plants here and abroad to lead the atomic power race.
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United Press
Prsident Eisenhower
Thomas Murray
Atomic Energy Commissioner
Dexter Demons Edge Eunice in District 5 B Final
The second seed Dexter Demons upset top seed Eunice Cardinals 62 51 at Roswell to reach the regional round. Eunice advances to meet Cliff from 4 B while Dexter faces Hatch.
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Dexter
Eunice
Dexter Demons
Eunice Cardinals
Roswell
Cliff
Demons
Hatch
Cardinals
Lake Arthur
Carrizoro Grizzlies
Honda
Capitan Tigers
St. Peters of
Jal Panthers
Jal
Ruidoso Warriors
Accident Near Lovington Involves 1951 Oldsmobile
Deputy Les Villers on Highway 18 eight miles south of Lovington collides with a 1951 Oldsmobile driven by John Danson who loses control on loose gravel. Car overturns, damaged, towed to Lovington. Danson uninjured.
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Les Villers
Hobbs
Lovington
John Danson
Gussie Wheeless
West Jackson
Dunson
Four arrested in Roswell linked to Texas check theft ring
A Roswell raid led to the arrest of Ernest Roberts 31 James Wilson 17 Elmer Nuttall 22 and two others for passing stolen J M Inc checks. Investigators tied them to burglaries in Hobbs Midland Odessa Monahans and other Texas towns with loot over $12 000. A sixth Texas suspect is in jail and a Georgia extradition history of Roberts is noted.
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New Mexico
West Texas
Roswell
Hobbs
Ernest Gerald Roberts
Denver City
Tex
Robert
James Edward Wilson
May
Elmer Arnold
Bobby) Nuttall
Midland
J & M, Inc
Nuttall
Texas
Monahans
Wacker
First Baptist Church
Jake C. Fort
Farmington
Levngton
Big Spring
Snyder
Lamesa
Andrews
Borger
Roberts
Jewel McAdoo
Georgia
Levintan
Louisiana
Fort
John Wood
Earl Horton
Henry Mayfield
Dawson County
Horse Loose on West Avenue K Reported Sunday
A horse was reported loose in the 100 block of West Avenue K on Sunday, spurring local sightings and ongoing safety concerns for residents and motorists.
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West Avenue K
Tripley Rites Pending In Lovington Wednesday
Funeral services will be held Wednesday morning at the Chapel in Lovington for Wm. Bill Tripley father of Mrs. Joe Freeman. He died in a Lubbock Texas hospital at 6 15 Monday after a week of illness. Born June 18 1889 he was 67. He married Terry Bullard on January 1 1920. she died July 4 1924. Survivors include two daughters Mrs. Elmer Epp of San Maria California and Mrs. Freeman. He lived with her for several years. One sister Mrs. Mamie McKay of McAlester Oklahoma and aunt Mrs. Della Thompson of McAlester. Burial will follow in Lovington Cemetery.
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Lovington
Bill) Tripley
Joe Freeman
Tripley
Lubbock, Texas
Terry Bullard
Elmer Epp
San Maria California
Freeman
Mamie McKay
McCallister, Okla
Della Thompson
McCallister
Lovington Cemetery
Cozy Found Returns Home With Hobbs Family
Cozy the Basset Hound wandered during a windy Friday, ending up near 114 Berry Drive. Pat Hoover located the dog on Sunday and confirmed it matched the Schubert children’s pet. The back gate will be kept locked to prevent future escapades.
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Cozy
Schubert
Leslie Ann
Charles Martin
Hobbs
Green Acres
Berry Drive
Pat Hoover
Cory
Hobbs Scooter Rider Injured In Collision
A 16 year old Hobbs boy named Jimmie Brewer was slightly hurt when his motor scooter was struck by a car driven by Marion Presley Phillips. Brewer sustained lacerations bruises and shock and received treatment at Lea General Hospital. Phillips cited for failure to keep to the left while passing after misjudging distance.
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Hobbs
Jimmie Brewer
E. Roxana
Lea General Hospital
Marion Presley Phillips
Roosevelt
Phillips
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Ernest Simmons
Leader
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Texan
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