Norlea Shopper sparks debate over local paper value
Lovington readers question the Norlea Shopper's relevance insisting major papers from Ft Worth to El Paso attract Lea County readers for news first and ads second. The writeup argues local news remains essential and that advertisers rely on news coverage, not ads alone.
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Norlea
Lovington
Ft. Worth
el Paso
Lubbock
Oklahoma
Lea County
NOR Lea
New Mexico
Will Break the County Hospital Budget Saga in Lea County
Hobbs county commissioner Carl Denson warned the county over the Lea County Hospital budget calling it a white elephant. He argued local funds should not be poured into the hospital while noting a recent 367200 fiscal total and added costs. He urged readers to contact commissioners with their views.
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Carl Denson
Hobbs
Guy Rogers
Rogers
Lea County Hospital
Pannell Named to New Mexico Educational Committee
Lovington honors H. C. Pannell as one of 18 on a state educational committee to study New Mexico school needs. The recognition reflects the superintendent’s leadership in building a fine school system amid growing enrollment and community pride.
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Lovington
H. C. Pannell
New Mexico
Pannell
Echo
Why Don’t They Think About Lowering Taxes
The writer questions Lea County officials for never cutting property taxes in twenty years. Assessments rise yearly while tax rates stay high, and bond issues increase burdens. The piece urges county commissioners to cut budgets and grant taxpayers a break.
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Lea County
New Hebrew University Campus Opens Near Jerusalem Hills
Jerusalem completes preparations for dedicating the New Hebrew University campus in the Judean Hills on the city’s eastern outskirts. The site between Rehavia and Bet-Hakron will house six faculty buildings hostels a 600-student refectory and the national library atop a hillside.
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Jerusalem
Israel
Hebrew University
University Expands Classes to Terra Sancta College Campus
Mount Scopus now hosts most classes at Terra Sancta College on King George Avenue in the Israeli-occupied new city, following a period of campus shifts and Jordanian border proximity.
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Mount Scopus
University
Terra Sancta College
King George Avenue
New City
69 year old woman vows to finish college
Ida Jacobson, a 69 year old Latvian immigrant living in Boston, announces she will attend college after ten years to obtain higher education. She earned a high school diploma via the Boston public evening school and plans to pursue further studies despite family duties.
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Boston
Boston Public Evening School
Ida Jacobson
Paraguay Death In Paraguay Says Heikel Expires
Buenos Aires reports the passing of Professor Walter Heikel aged 76 a Finnish agricultural authority who settled in Paraguay in 1921 His books on agriculture are standard texts in several South American countries
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Buenos Aires
Paraguay
Walter Heikel
Heikel
Lea County Electric Cooperative to Hold 1954 Annual Meeting
The Lea County Electric Cooperative plans its 1954 annual meeting in Lovington New Mexico on June 7 at 10 00 A M M S T. The agenda includes proposed by law amendments expanding the board to ten trustees and altering class tenure plus election by plurality. Nominations were posted from Lovington New Mexico to Plains Texas and other areas with Ruth S Patterson-Tatum J E Wildman-Tatum Tip Barnes Marvin Powell and A B Carpenter named.
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Lea County Electric Cooperative, Inc
Lovington
Lea Theatre
Lea County New Mexico
Board of Trustees
New Mexico
Ruth S. Patterson
Tatum
J. E. Wildman
Tip Barnes
Crossroads
Marvin Powell
McDonald New Mexico
A. B. Carpenter
Plains
Texas
Notice of water appropriation and court suits in Lea County
A composite notice announces applications for water permits in Lea County by Joe York for 480 acre feet and Harold Runnels for 143.16 acre feet, with protests due 10 days after last publication and June 20 or June 11 deadlines. It also records a suit for divorce between Coyeatte Parker and Billy Gene Parker, with default judgment possible by July 9 1954, plus multiple probate and land title notices and deadlines for answers by July 13 1954.
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Roswell
N. M
Joe York
Everett Buell
Lovington
Lea County
Township
District Court OF
State OF New Mexico
Coyeatte Parker
Billy Gene Parker
William J. Heck
Hobbs
New Mexico
District Court
W. M. Beauchamp
Township 16
United States of America
John R. Erickson
State OF
TRUC
TIVE
Interstate Land Company
Esta E. Edwards
Gladys O. Beadle
A. C. Edwards
D. E. Edwards
Mae Jenkins
Roxa Newton
Cora Dallas
Minnie Lewis Whitlock
Evelyn Slaton
Georgene Reed
Billy Gale Reed Sherrin
Joe Edwards
Tatum
Johnny D. Morgan
Hubert L. Morgan
East Side
Tatum New Mexico
Myrtle Alice Axer
Daniels
Morgan and Morgan
Portales New Mexico
W. M. Beaucnamon
Levington Leader
Denson Seeks Governor Appointment to Highway Commission
Lea County Commissioner Carl Denson urged Gov Mechem to fill the vacancy created by Tom Mann from Roswell. Denson planned to pursue the post before leaving office but faced Republican hurdles and no coalition with GOP supporters.
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Carl Denson
Lea County
Hobbs
Mechem
Highway Commission
Tom Mann
Roswell
Denson
County politics clash over Lea County appointment attempts
The column details a tangled Lea County bid for a city or county post. It cites George Schubert, county chairman, in Albuquerque. Carl Denson's vague efforts. Bill Hollis of Hobbs. and Ed Laughlin, with Republicans reportedly passing the buck. It notes Schubert’s claim no one contacted him and mentions Homer Glover as a preferred replacement.
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George Schubert
Albuquerque
Carl Denson
Santa Fe
Bill Hollis
Hobbs
Republican Party
Ed Laughlin
Denson
Schubert
Lea County
Chaves County
Homer Glover
Glover Packing Co
Lovington
Smear Fails as Election Ends in City Sheriff Race
After an attempted smear against Sheriff Jewell McAdoo, the election concluded with no impact. A few diehards remain defiant but their efforts were ineffective and the result stands.
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Jewell McAdoo
Judging Others Interferes With Self Assessment
The passage argues that frequent judgment of others hinders personal self appraisal. It suggests focusing on one’s own behavior to improve personal growth and accountability.
Ballots or Bullies by Maurice R Franks
Maurice R Franks argues for Eisenhower’s plan to require secret strike ballots and a 45 day explanatory period. He outlines a detailed process with home voting, registered mail ballots, a three person counting panel, and a 15 day cooling off before strikes to promote sober judgment and reduce strikes. He asserts this would strengthen collective bargaining and industry public service.
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Maurice R. Franks
Eisenhower
National Labor Relations Board
Court Equity
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LEA County Publishing CO
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North
Dalmont
Lovington Leader
Ethel
Albert
John Gery
Breadon Field
Allentown
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