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Newspaper
Lovington Leader
Location
Lovington, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1950
Page
2
A collection of moral maxims from Bulwer Goethe and others on influence and virtue. The quotes emphasize living well, building good, and the quiet power of kindness over grand rhetoric. It notes how small acts like giving to charity carry social impact.
The passage outlines a dispute over next year’s farm aid. Critics warn the Brannan Plan would require large subsidies while supporters argue it would stabilize producer income, reduce waste, and lower consumer prices through government support rather than pegged prices.
An editorial style piece presents a sequence of local jokes and anecdotes. It parodies wartime attitudes, consumer choices, and daily misadventures from a widow misspoken by a robber to a man debating dinner dates and a lawyer's retort to a murder case.
In Rochelle Georgia farmer Jett Cromer survives a string of near fatal moments from an express train crash to a live wire collision and a boar chase while joking he is destined for old age. A Columbus nurse nylon ban and a decoy goose tale provide comic contrasts to Cromer’s persistence. An Chicago doctor jokes about waistlines while a hospital aide loses $50 after a string of counterfeit style bill exchanges.
The Linen and Domestics show in New York features bright candy striped sheets and heavy nylon crepe sheets priced around 25 dollars for a single and 15 dollars for pillow cases. New luncheon cloths of spun rayon cotton with one side plastic coating aim to ease household chores. A royal British touch appears with Margaret Rose dinnerware at the National China and Glass Show.
Lea County Hospital raises concerns over numerous extra charges tied to room and service costs. Chairman Jerry Jernigan says 46 price checks found hospital rates align with others, while about 1 000 extras add to bills, including anesthesia fees until staff can be hired. A Leader publisher notes multiple complaints, urging warning about extra charges and hidden costs.
Letter outlines using 2 million from Black Stevenson foundation to fund nationwide cancer diagnosis program. Dr Harold Hyman says screening in million doctors offices could spot cases early, saving thousands of lives at a cost under five dollars per person.
State's attorney General Joe Martinez says no Republicans will run this fall though some wrote in. Unclear if any write in candidates will be pursued. Walter Linam is discussed as a possible write in for commissioner from Lovington and Hobbs district. Ed Holt must resign as commissioner if sworn in. mayor of Tatum is a likely relinquishment. Remaining aldermen will choose Holt's successor, from internal or outside candidates. Harry Nunnan of the Hobbs Chamber notes complaints about hospital prices.
The Hobbs Elks lodge plans a rodeo in Hobbs after school starts in September. Local organizers say the event aims to attract families and visitors to the community fundraiser and entertainment.
Chicago report surveys painters who say most amateurs mismanage brushes and fail to apply proper technique. Experts note common errors and offer basic tips to improve results.
The Department of Agriculture reports the sale of 45 million pounds of non fat dry milk solids to the United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund for use in foreign school lunch and child feeding programs. About 600 million pounds were bought for price support in the past 15 months with 360 million pounds unsold.
A correction notes a May 29 letter claimed the Lubbock Crosby County Medical Society voted to discontinue newspaper cards by June 1 1950, which is false. The writer C E Hunt accepts sole responsibility for the error and apologizes. Aunt Sally Slaughter writes from Carlsbad NM praising the Leader and recalling friends and visits in Lovington Roswell and San Patricio.
United Press reports Vancouver based mills anticipate Canada selling 500000 sacks to the Philippines in the remaining year and more flour from Canada to come. Philippines stockpile supplies amid fear war could spread across the Pacific.
Continental Airlines replaces female flight attendants on trips 21 and 22 from Albuquerque to Denver with male flight agents. District Traffic Manager J. E. O Connor cites limited staff and tech flight agents will handle hostess duties plus assist in loading and unloading.
A humorous opinion column questions economists and education. It suggests cutting university terms from four years to two to speed graduates into work and reduce educated overproduction. The writer signs off as JO SERRA.
Bert Cooper, after 20 years with Canadian National Steamship on the Lady Boats, retires having completed 185 trips to Bermuda and the British West Indies and sailed about 886 790 miles. He plans to open a liquor business in the Canadian provinces and hopes to take a final 32 day cruise visiting all ports. He has gone ashore only once before.
A Bristol resident paid a $1 traffic ticket and claimed it marked the 318th such ticket he has paid. The note appeared in a brief city item from the Bristol bureau.
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