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Newspaper
Lovington Leader
Location
Lovington, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1952
Page
6
The Lovington Leader is printed as a second class matter at the Post Office and published by Lea County Publishing Co. Agnes Xastmer serves as head publisher with a twice weekly schedule on Tuesdays and Fridays.
The Tuesday Leader claims the Hobbs sheriff’s office withholds news and records. The paper accuses hired staff of secrecy while demanding open access to case files and prompts a public warning to Sheriff Trimble to allow reporters to view records.
Residents argue Lea County commissioners overstepped powers granting a tax free liquor license at Lea County Airport. They claim the license benefits airport manager W. W. Wisdom and creates county competition without standard fees, urging rescission to restore fair practice and revenue.
Residents are urged to buy stock in a proposed Lovington hotel and office building as a two fold investment. The plan parallels Lovington National Bank stock growth with pride in local ownership and a goal to raise 300000 dollars, plus 700000 borrowed, to outpace Hobbs and spur local progress.
Garden flowers provide color all year and invite hobby photographers to capture them. From general view shots to closeups, use simple 35mm or 828 film slides and a neutral background to keep blossoms in focus. John van Guilder.
Rural Roundup reports Harold Cooley congressman and House Agriculture chair issues a triple challenge to Republicans demanding a stand on soil conservation and farm payment programs. He dares them to back 90 percent parity price supports while Republicans say their platform supports flexible supports. Cooley notes Republicans voted with Democrats to peg supports through 1954.
Public notices filed with the New Mexico State Corporation Commission include incorporation details for White Rock Inc and a dusting and spraying aircraft venture based in Lovington. Also listed are hearings on adoption, probate final accounting for Jack Wrenn estate, and appointment of executrix Minna Tomlinson with deadlines and attorney details.
Citizens urge action to move Lovington from town to city status arguing that Eunice Jal and Lovington growth justify change. They call for a petition with names to persuade officials and shift governance.
The Office of Price Administration in Albuquerque lists 68 employees with an annual payroll of 324000 dollars plus office expenses. The payroll suggests many OPS workers may be state politicians, and notes Albuquerque is one of 48 regional OPS offices nationwide. This reflects federal tax spending.
Organizations seeking farm trade in Western Europe should target farm supply co operatives rather than consumer food buyers. With scarce dollars, import permits favor essentials and farm machinery. officials urge monitoring insect damage to forests and voluntary reporting to prevent outbreaks. USDA announces two new clingstone peaches for the south redcap and a cross between southland and Hiley Halehaven.
A brief Lea County New Mexico notice references Liam H Tomson and case number 1174. Details are limited in the fragment, but the document appears to record a matter or statement involving the named individual in the county’s records.
The article traces picnics from early outdoor eating in caves to French and English practices, noting the term picquer meaning to pick. It highlights how Britain and America shaped modern picnics with communal meals, varied foods, and casual outdoor dining. The piece emphasizes flexibility in place and menu.
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