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Newspaper
Lovington Leader
Location
Lovington, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1950
Page
2
The Lovington Leader shows Kastner as head publisher and Chad L Wiley as assistant. An official U.S. Land Office notice appears, with entry and postal handling details. The paper is published by Lea County Publishing Company, twice weekly on Tuesdays and Fridays in Lovington New Mexico.
A bill to establish a run-off primary in New Mexico similar to Texas would be supported. Proponents say it would prevent minority candidates from winning, citing examples in sheriff and commissioner races where a run-off could change outcomes. They predict positive reception and potential passage in both houses.
An editorial urges the Lovington Chamber of Commerce to prepare a petition to call a bond election for permanent fairground buildings. It argues there is no legal obstacle, urges quick action, and pushes to have the issue on the next fair date with broad support from residents.
District attorney officials dispute bond handling connected to Martin Hughes and his mother Jennie Hughes in a 3000 dollar Tom m y Dalton bond backed by D D Hallam. Reports say Dalton is being sought by police and FBI over a stolen car, with sightings in California. Local political talk centers on a sheriff’s race ticket led by God Love and potential placements for Joe Black and Buster Edwards.
A humorous piece from Broadway and Main Street recounts Frieda chasing her uncle Charlie after he visits Mrs. Greenhouse. Misunderstandings, a lack of trust, and a string of meals follow as Frieda grills Charlie about loyalty while the widowed host serves up hearty dishes.
Anastas Calendar, passing out cards with a guarantee to produce a boy or girl, was fined five dollars after police halted his act. He claimed a Russian midwife inspired his method involving a harmless potion. A Milwaukee beauty operator faced sales trouble from awkward introductions about molds and fashion. And Chicago Judge Erwin Hasten defined whiskey in a humorous way during a courtroom dispute. Bethlehem Shipyards announced an ocean liner with picture windows in the main lounge for sea views.
A compilation of editorial quotes from several small newspapers. The items praise or critique labor leaders and government policy, touching on profits as workers’ measure, Plato’s views on regulation, wildlife bureau efforts, press freedom vigilance, and tax policy tradeoffs.
The speaker notes a political clash between Congress and the White House over freedom and policy. It urges focus on job creation for the unemployed and ending overseas spending to influence European nations.
The New Mexico Agricultural Experiment Station releases its sixtieth annual report Home economics and agricultural research are emphasized Acting Director A S Curry notes rising nonfarm demand for farm produced goods and materials The report covers programs at New Mexico A and M College Albuquerque Tucumcari and Clovis Copies of the booklet are available
A county agent offers a free 44 page extension circular titled Historic Cookery featuring more than 100 recipes for making new Mexican dishes. The pamphlet aims to educate and expand home cooks repertoire with traditional and innovative Mexican recipes.
A Fort Benning account describes President Truman as a visitor accompanied by Sergeant Tom Fields. Fields was prepped to address the president as Mr. President and greeted him warmly at the officers club as the two exchanged pleasantries detailing mutual acquaintances from Washington.
Friends planned to attend the funeral of A. P. Waters, a Fort Worth bus driver. Surprising everyone, Waters appeared at work the day after his death was announced. He learned a call boy spoke with a relief driver who filled his route briefly, asking about Waters location before being told he was out of air.
The article notes combs date back over 9,000 years with uses in various cultures. It highlights Leominster Massachusetts as a major US comb producer and explains modern plastics come from petroleum. It mentions vast yearly oil industry investments in plastics and related products like synthetic rubber and glycerine used in everyday items.
Selective Service Chief Major General Lewis Hershey says under current rules 19-year-olds are liable but 25-year-olds often defer. He expects 300,000 draftees max, with 20,000 for the Army first, 60‑day min to begin, and monthly replacements thereafter. Students deferment rules: deferment lasts until end of the academic year unless active schooling ends.
President Tom L. Popejoy announced the University of New Mexico will contract as the committee’s agent for research and funds for the Southwest Economy study. Dr. Nathaniel Wollman will coordinate the work with a regional panel including Ayres Brann French Garnsey Irons and Thomas. The study covers Texas Louisiana Oklahoma Arkansas Colorado Kansas Missouri and eastern New Mexico.
The steel sector operated above capacity for 11 weeks, construction and electricity output reached record levels, car loading hit a 17 month peak, and crude oil production rose. Auto output slipped modestly with a hopeful July forecast, retail trade held steady with year over year gains, and consumer spending edged up as promotions boosted demand for clothing, furniture, and housewares.
Richmond police introduce a cramp-proof summons form to address the issue of no running boards on new cars. The form concentrates most writing near the top, reducing the need for long bottom annotations and easing the officer’s task.
In Spokane Washington UP reports geography instructor Harry H Caldwell of the University of Idaho defines a tourist as anyone more than 50 miles from home without a reasonable business excuse. The tourist industry remains divided on an airtight definition.
Raym ond Lofredi, 18, told a tale of a fish he caught at a park lagoon and produced a ten pound pike to prove it. The incident occurred when a large fish surfaced and he struck at it with a stick.
Atlanta report says Police Captain Ben W. Seabrook received a 31 inch miniature sailboat made of matchsticks from Odie Fluker, a life prisoner for the 1936 Eddie Guyol slaying, who credits Seabrook with saving him from the electric chair. Seabrook says he still believes Fluker was framed, noting he signed an affidavit in 1937.
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