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Newspaper
Lovington Leader
Location
Lovington, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1952
Page
1
The Minnesota convention atmosphere shifts from tense to triumphant as Eisenhower wins a unanimous first ballot nomination. Delegates, taft supporters, and onlookers react with cheers and a final gush of song as the hall empties and plans form to depart town.
Richard Nixon began his political career by applying to a front page 100-name notice seeking congressional candidates. He spoke to a California committee, won the seat over Democrat Jerry Voorhis, served on the Un-American Activities Committee, and later joined the Senate in 1951 at age 37.
Laura Jean Hanners three year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Jerry Hanners was buried Friday in Lovington Cemetery after services led by Rev Arthur Shaw of El Paso and Rev Ross of Lovington. Survivors include grandparents Mr and Mrs G H Hanners and Mr and Mrs W F Morris and great grandmother Mrs Anne Wagnon of Lovington. Pallbearers were Keith Jones Junior Byers Herman Rovinson J B Jones M J Baty and Robert Stubbs.
Lea County Commissioners increased liquor license fees to 1000 for most bars and package stores outside municipalities. Hobbs Country Club remains at 250 and the Lea County Airport Bar is exempt. airport license ownership lies with manager Buddy Wisdom.
Lea County Hospital board requests a temporary $10,000 loan from the county Interest on Investment Fund to cover current expenditures and repay by June 30 1953 when the new budget takes effect. Transfers from General County funds also approve $26,043 to the Warehouse building fund from the road fund for salaries machinery and right of way.
Hank Hazen was installed as secretary succeeding Hazen who served last year. Elmer W. White became treasurer, Bernard Love 1st Vice President, James C. Abbott 2nd Vice President, Gordon McMeen as 3rd vice president, with John Shearman out and Gordon McMeen in. Robert W. Ward became Lion tamer and Carl Crutchfield took over taitwister duties. directors are Hessler, Macon, Dailey, and Cammack. Swarthout installed, gifted a fountain pen, and a post-dinner dance followed.
Senator elect Jack Danglade of Lea County departs Tuesday for Chicago to attend the Democratic National Convention. He is a delegate from New Mexico and a member of the important resolutions committee. The committee meets in the first session Wednesday morning.
General Eisenhower was nominated as the Republican presidential candidate today but was too overcome with emotion to comment immediately. He accepted the nomination with a brief statement and left the platform amid applause.
Four Democratic presidential hopefuls promise victory over Gen. Eisenhower. Estes Kefauver challenges a fall debate to discuss campaign issues. Richard Russell says he will meet Eisenhower with confidence of a Democratic win. Robert Kerr predicts a wiser general after November 4. Averell Harriman says the nomination masks a reactionary Republican Party.
Senator Robert Taft, not the GOP nominee, told General Dwight Eisenhower in Chicago that he would win the election. The exchange underscored Taft’s support for Eisenhower while acknowledging the outcome of the nomination contest.
Democratic leaders cheer the GOP infighting while dismissing McCarthy remarks as lies. President Truman fears Taft may win the Republican nomination as Kerr hails the convention for Democrats. Kefauver deflects on a running mate but praises Paul Douglas, noting Stevenson is not a candidate.
Three thousand pounds of bacon were burned in a blaze that swept the meat curing room of Armour and Co. in Charleston West Virginia. Fire officials reported the loss as extensive and rapid, with no injuries. Local firms assisted in the effort as flames gutted the facility.
Dale Phillips spoke to the Rotary Club about the Rotarian magazine and its reach. President Pinky Jones led discussions on plans to increase club membership.
Disabled veterans of any war are urged to attend an organizational meeting in Hobbs on July 16 at the VFW Hall on the Lovington Highway. Kenneth Jones District 8 Commander of the Disabled Veterans from Artesia will attend joined by Johnny Simms Senior Vice Commander from Albuquerque.
Five more Lea County youths have been called to service bringing the month total to twelve from the area. Those scheduled to leave July 9 were James Sherman Parker Johnny L. Christenson L. E. Mills Jr all of Hobbs Floy Dale Quarrels of Lovington and O David Lewis of Roswell.
Albuquerque FHA has approved defense housing projects in Hobbs Eunice Lovington and Jal totaling 3.5 million dollars Construction of 400 units will begin within 60 days The Hobbs project includes 202 two and three bedroom houses for gate and rent with multiple builders obtaining approvals for rental and sales units Other Hobbs firms Colonial Homes and Emanon Builders are named for various rental and sale unit allocations.
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