Miles Wins Democratic Nomination in New Mexico Governor Race
David Chavez conceded defeat to Rep. John E. Miles in the New Mexico Democratic primary with Chavez trailing 35,260 to 24,918. Miles’ spokesman urged Democrats to unite for the November election. Edwin Mechem contends the Republican nomination remains uncontested. Jane Cobb of Seymour Texas visited Lovington and Tatum while Billy Joy Fleming vacationed in nearby towns. Mrs. John Love, former Lovington resident, was in town on business.
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David Chavez
John E. Miles
Chavez
Miles
Puerto Rico
Santa Fe
Democrats of
New Mexico
rSucashid
Ray Rodgers
Edwin Mechem
John Love
Lovington
Hobbs Election Watchdog Reports Car Vote Tactics
In Hobbs last Tuesday Democratic results show Martin Hughes and Shirts Mitchell's money influencing the election. Buster Edwards and Joe Black led in several precincts as cars with Trimble banners circulated for votes. Police and locals note widespread car turnout, especially in the colored town, with payments for driving and rumors of paid ballots.
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Horace Owens
Johnny Miles
Miles
Dave Chavez
Owens
Leader
Martin Hughes
Mitchell
Hobbs
J. D. Boren
Buster Edwards
North End
Joe Black
Hughes
Edwards
Edwards Benners
Trimble
Boy Scout Troops Plan Reorganization At Joint Meeting
About 20 boys attended a joint meeting of Troops 44 and 89 at the Scout hut Monday night. They discussed re organization plans and raising funds for Scout accounts under Scoutmaster Lovell E Kloysterheye.
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Boy Scout
Lovell Ekloysterheye
Reverend Lemley Finishes Sermon Series at Presbyterian Church
Reverend R. L. Lemley of Paris Missouri completed a series of meetings at the Presbyterian Church. The final gathering included morning and evening services with about 20 attending Sunday School on June 4.
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Lemley
Presbyterian
R. L. Lemley
Paris
Missouri
Presbyterian Church
Miss Spradling Joins Hobbs School Office
Miss Barbara Spradling the daughter of Mr and Mrs Albert Spradling recently graduated from Eastern New Mexico University at Portales has started work as secretary to Charles L Mills Superintendent of Schools in Hobbs. She commutes daily and will relocate to Hobbs later.
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Barbara Spradling
Albert Spradling
Eastern New Mexico University
Portales
Charles L. Mills
Hobbs
Acheson Seeks $1.222 Billion for second year of arms aid
Secretary of State Dean Acheson asked Congress for 1.222 billion dollars for a second year of arms aid overseas. He stressed the Soviet backed Communist menace in the East as the principal target of the aid program and urged prompt approval.
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Dean Acheson
Congress
Acheson
A East
Dulles to Discuss Peace Treaty with Japan in Japan
John Foster Dulles announced in Nashville that he will travel to Japan this week to discuss the possibility of a peace treaty with Japan. The move follows postwar diplomacy efforts led by Secretary of State Ache.
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John Foster Dulles
Acheson
Nashville
Tennessee
Japan
Johnson Seeks Three Year Extension of Draft Act
Defense Secretary Louis Johnson urged Congress for a three year extension of the draft with no restrictions. He told the Senate Armed Services Committee that the administration and the Joint Chiefs oppose a House provision requiring congressional approval for inductions. Johnson argued the draft sustains U S strength to deter Russia and reassure allies despite misquoted last clause.
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Defense
Louis Johnson
Congress
Johnson
Senate Armed Services Committee
Truman
Joint Chiefs of Staff
House
United States
Russia
UN mediator Bunche advocates faith to win world peace
Dr. Ralph Bunche, UN mediator in Palestine, told a St. Peter audience last night that the United Nations can halt future wars if it can gain the faith and broad support of all peoples.
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Ralphe Bunche
United Nation
Palestine
St. Peter, Minn
News Analyst Labels World the Lethal Lab
A Boston talk by a news analyst and columnist for the General Federation of Women's Clubs argues that today’s youth seek an international education and see themselves as global participants, warning that they live in a lethal laboratory.
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General Federation of Women's Club
Boston
Philip Cummings
Truman Signs Third Santa Claus Bill
President Truman signs the foreign aid bill providing 3.248 billion dollars for the third year of the Marshall Plan. He says the money represents American help for building a safe and prosperous world.
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Truman
Grady Named Ambassador to Iran Replacing Wiley
The president appoints Henry Grady, current Ambassador to Greece, to succeed John Wiley as Ambassador to Iran. Wiley will move to an as yet undisclosed new position after long service as a diplomat.
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Henry Grady
Greece
John Wiley
Iran
Wiley
Villages Saved From Newfoundland Forest Fire
Two fishing villages on Newfoundland's northwest coast were spared when a sudden wind shift redirected the forest fire, blocking land escape routes and preventing destruction. Local crews reported the blaze contained as winds backed off.
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Newfoundland
Guests of Mrs Kindel and family visit Odessa
Mrs Kin del and Mr Cecil Kindel together with their children from Odessa Texas spent Sunday with Mrs C E Kindel.
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Cecil Kindel
Odessa, Texas
Mr. Kindel
C. E. Kindel
Portales Guests Here Visit Portales Visitors
Mr and Mrs J W Smith of Portales are in Lavington visiting friends for a short stay during their trip.
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Portales
J.W. Smith of
Lovington Visit By Denison Businessman Bob Sullivan
Bob Sullivan of Denison Texas spent the latter part of last week in Lovington on business. He met with local merchants and discussed potential investments and area development opportunities.
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Bob Sullivan
Denison Texas
Lovington
New Manager At Helvy Cafe Reopens Under New Owner
The Helvey Cafe next to Fox Super Market reopens early this week under new owner J. T. Thomas from Eunice. The cafe will operate daily from six in the morning until ten at night.
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Helvy Cafe
J. T. Thomas
Mr. Thomas
Baby Joyce Fay Denman Born at Lovington Hospital
A girl weighing 6 pounds 11 ounces was born June 3 at Lovington Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. D. E. Denman and named Joyce Fay. Mrs. Edythe Clardy Mrs. Stella Zimmerman and Mrs. Clardy's mother Mrs. W. C. Garrett of Roswell visited homeward from Texas. They toured Odessa Fort Worth during the trip. Clint Cole attended the Tulsa University short course returning on Saturday.
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Lovington Hospital
D. E. Denman
Joyce Fay
Edythe Clardy
Stella Zimmerman
Clardy
W. C. Garrett
Roswell
Texas
Odessa
Fort Worth
Clint Cole
Tulsa University
Mrs Ross Creamer Visit in Portales With Parents
Mrs. Ross Creamer and her daughters are visiting Portales this week with Mrs. Creamer’s parents, joining local relatives for a brief family gathering.
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Ross Creamer
Portales
Mrs. Creamer
Strike Called Off Pension Plan Put Off Five Years
Four thousand CIO Auto Workers Union members in Windsor Ontario voted unanimously to call off a threatened walkout at Chrysler Corporation of Canada. They deferstrike vote and wage talks for five years and accept a settlement including an hourly package formula and 46 other contract changes.
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CIO Auto Workers Union
Wonson
Ontario
Chrysler Corporation of Canada
Sion Talk
Hobbs GPA Meets To Organize Local Chapter
Local sportsmen invited to form a Hobbs Chapter of the Game Protective Association sponsored by the State Game Department. Meeting is Monday at 9 30 PM in the Drake Cafe Hobbs. Dues are 2 per year. The group sponsors hunts shows films and talks and seeks all ages including high school boys.
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Lovington
The
Game Protective Association
Hobbs
Drake
State Game Department
Beneth
Concession Stand Run by Lea County 4-H Clubs
Lea County 4-H Clubs operate a concession stand at the FFA Kid's Rodeo on June 9 10 11 selling hot dogs ice cream and cold drinks. Participating clubs include Prairieview Lovington Monument Crossroads McDonald Hobbs Pitchfork and Knowles.
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Lea County
F.F.A
Prairieview Lovington Boys and Girls Monument
Crossroads
McDonald, Hobbs
Pitchfork
Knowles
New Books Arrive at Lovington Public Library
Lovington Public Library adds several children titles and four adult novels. Children include Nanka and Little Black Sambo. Adult selections are The Big Fisherman by Lloyd C Douglas The Police State by Craig Thompson Dear Guest and Ghost by Sylvia Dee The World is a Bridge by Weston and Mingo Dabney by James Street.
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Lovington Public Library
Lloyd C. Douglas
Craig Thompson
Sylvia Dee
Weston
Mingo Dabney
James Street
Mrs Roy Neyman Returns From Oklahoma City Trip
Mrs Roy Neyman returned Tuesday from a trip to Oklahoma City and other points of interest in Oklahoma.
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Roy Neyman
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
Kids Rodeo Opens Here Friday in Lovington
The first FFA Kid's Rodeo opens Friday at 8 oclock with shows Saturday at 2 PM and 8 PM and Sunday at 2 PM. All school boys and girls may enter by a $3 filing fee. Prizes include gold and silver belt buckles valued at $50 and other awards. The event, to be annual, aims to attract youth from Lovington and beyond.
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FFA
Lovington
Large Blessing for St. Thomas Catholic Church Pledges
About 125 people attended the blessing of the St. Thomas Catholic Church, with Father Hugh of Hobbs officiating and Father Francis of Artesia delivering the sermon on The House of God. Attendees came from Hobbs, Tatum, and Mallamar, plus many church members, and Protestants also joined. Mrs. Mary Whelan is credited for organizing the effort and donating the land. the church was named St. Thomas in memory of her late husband.
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St. Thomas Catholic Church
Father Hugh
Hobbs
Vanantius
Father Francis
Artesia
House of God
Tatum
Mallamar
Mary Whelan
Lovington Summer Recreational Program Starts June 12
On Monday June 12 Lovington Public Schools will register children five years and older for an eight week summer program directed by Larry Crouse from 9:00 a.m. at the school gymnasium. The program offers swimming team games individual sports folk games and special activities with free participation except for swimming admission.
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Lovington
Larry Crouse
Crouse
Kansas Public Schools
Clovis Public Schools
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