Peace on Earth Through Human Dignity and U S Government Limits
A 1954 reflection argues that peace requires restricting government power over life liberty and property. It links Christ’s doctrine of Human Dignity to rights from God, urges Americans to demand moral government, and to reduce conscription and state interference in earnings and liberty. It calls for citizens to push laws protecting God given rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ
Our American Republic
God
America
Inaugural Sparring and Local Political Posturing in Santa Fe
Attendees at Governor John Simms inaugural in Santa Fe included Mrs A D Sawyer Fern Eidson Roy Yarbrough and several Hobbs and Lovington residents. The piece notes appointments fights over purchasing agent highway commission seats and licensing duties while criticizing Democratic level of nepotism and Republican strategy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Simms
Santa Fe
A. D
Queen’ Sawyer
Fern Eidson
Roy Yarbrough
J. W. Eaves
Mack Easley
Donald Hallam
John Sudduth
R. Makin
Hobbs
Beauchamp
Lovington
Sawyer
Robert L. Bensing
Simms
Proclaimed Lovington School Board Election Set for Feb 1 1955
The Lovington Municipal Board of Education calls a regular election for February 1 1955 to elect one member for a 5 year term beginning March 1 1955. Polls open 8 am to 7 pm at the district office 42 West Jefferson Lovington New Mexico. Nominated candidates must file by January 24 1955 with 10 signatures. Presented in the Lovington Leader with local references and notices about public figures in neighboring towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lovington
Lovingto Municipal
Room in The Refrigerator and Weekly Shopping Habits
A note on cleaning refrigerators precedes a legal and political roundup. It mentions a former figure who faced a drunk driving trial in 1953 and was acquitted, a court suit upcoming before District Judge John R. Brand, and a write‑in victory now contested. The piece also notes a job paying $3,000 annually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Judah
John R. Brand
Notice of Hearing Final Account in Laura F Black Estate
Probate Court in Lea County New Mexico sets February 17 1955 at 10:00 A M for hearing objections to the Administrators final account and report in the estate of Laura Frances Black Deceased. The court will also determine heirship and distribution at Lovington Court House. Attorney Robert C Dow Lovington NM Box 769. Published Lovington Leader Dec 16 23 30 1954 Jan 6 1955.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robate
Lea County
New Mexico
Laura Frances Black
Arate
Aes
Dr. Black, Sr
Nora Wilsemen
Addie Crombie
Thad Black
Edd Black
O. C. Black
Gail Black
Wanda Creamer
Epuster
Tom Chidister
Joe Black
Lovington New Mexico
Robert C. Dow
Lovington
Lovington Leader
Geo. B. Baker
William J. Heck
Hobbs
Eva Tatum
Lovington Leader January 6 1955 edition notice
The Lovington Leader publishes three times weekly from Lea County New Mexico with Agnes Kastner as head editor and publisher It is an official publication connected to Land Office and established in 1909 Subscriptions vary by duration and location with different rates for Lea County and outside Lea County
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LEA County Publishing
Agnes Kastner
Official Publication Land Office
Lea County
Levington
Lea County Commissioners Start With Demands for Accountability
The Lea County Board of County Commissioners outlines questions for the District Attorney on lawful powers and limits. They call for end to pay for nonworking days, strict sick leave rules, three bids for purchases over 200 dollars, and public bids over 500 dollars. They urge a county hospital audit, payroll cuts, and prison labor reconsideration, while pledging watchdog reporting to inform taxpayers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Lea
Lea
Chaves
Eddy
Dona Anna
McAdoo
Final hearing in McClafferty estate probate case set
The ancillary executor in the Harry McClafferty estate filed a final report and account in Lea County New Mexico. A hearing is scheduled for February 10 1955 at 10 00 AM in Lovington to hear objections and determine heirship and distribution to claimants and interested parties.
Socialists and Freedom in 1954 America
A reflective essay argues that 1954 saw Americans drift toward welfare state ideas, weakening free enterprise and moral fiber. It cites Hoover on socialist intellectuals, warns of growing government power, and notes the 1952 victory against socialism contrasted with 1954 reversals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Hoover
Iron Curtain
United States
Dorothy Thompson
Morever
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Christmas
Homer Glover
Highway Commission
Glover
Bensing
Lea Countians
Floyd Wynn
Fir
City of Hobb
Ed Mechen
Wynn
Bryan Ragsdall
Ragsdall
Elaine Jarboe
Jarboe
Harden
State Line
Oaty Thompson
Bob Bensing
Jack Cusack
Roswell
Col
la Pasada
Capital City
John Miles
Charlie Trimble
Floyd Kennedy
Mos
Portales
Pisto Packers
Roosevelt County
Beans Judah
Kennedy
U. S
Lea Co
N. M
THE
Triday
Kas
State OF New Mexico
Harry McClafferty
State
New Mexlco
Cyral Scallon
Sidney Scallon
Emilie Taylor
Mary Jane Jones
Mary A. Blaine
Margaret Joan Warren
Mary Jane Riedmiller
Twila iAnn Kalamanka
Agnes E. Fasenmyer
Robert E. McClafferty
William S. McClafferty
David E. McClaffert
Korea
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