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Newspaper
Lovington Leader
Location
Lovington, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1954
Page
2
The state department says it has arranged to evacuate American citizens from Guatemala if necessary. A spokesman added that no anti American demonstrations have occurred in Guatemala City so far.
Basil O Connor reports nearly 55 million dollars was raised in January for the March of Dimes, short of 20 million needed for 1954 polio work. An August emergency drive is planned to fund vaccine trials gamma globulin patient aid research and professional education. He urges Americans to give more to meet vaccine evaluation and patient care needs.
Fresh mystery items from South Shields include beachgoers scrawling names and phone numbers in the sand. A rumor cites a 421 mph rocket sled at Alamogordo as the fastest ground speed, while a farmer chases a thief from a melon patch. A Russian scientist predicts Venus life soon and an armchair weather pundit links heat to a hot air mass over Washington. Fort Worth residents note a missing sundial from Mrs. Bailey’s yard.
Government tables show 1925 per person cheese was 4 pounds versus 7 pounds in 1953, a 55 percent increase. Ford credits stable dairy prices and expanded processing with factory packaging and widespread retail packaging boosting availability and nutrition awareness.
An attorney general opinion may let state officials keep relatives on the payroll. Auditor Bob Castner questioned the rule against hiring relatives but now says secretarial positions might be exempt under a new interpretation.
Scientists led by R C Dobson at New Mexico A and M College foresee insect diseases as a powerful supplement to existing controls. Notable examples include milky spore for Japanese beetles and alfalfa caterpillar disease, with other organisms under study at Beltsville.
Two wives share a humorous exchange about misidentifying husbands. One recalls calling out asking if the late arrival was Tom, only to realize the husband was actually Robert. The joke hinges on mix ups and name confusion.
Devil River leads Ramilles and Shutout in the closing hopeful stakes at Saratoga before Johnny Longden claims a foul on Ramilles. Stewards review the finish as Ramilles stumbles and the crowd awaits official ruling on the outcome amid a tight photo finish.
In a Hopeful Stakes race Devil River wins by two lengths after a foul by jockey Arcaro on Shutout is applied only to that horse. Shutout finishes second with Amphi theater third as the three horse entry sweeps the money. The crowd watches the tote board as the ruling is announced.
Pvt. Schine, famed private linked to the Army McCarthy hearings, joins a demonstration team training reservists at Camp Gordon Ga. He recently returned to Camp Gordon and may be promoted to private first class though the commanding officer has not announced a decision.
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