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Newspaper
Lovington Leader
Location
Lovington, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1951
Page
2
The Lovington Leader, founded by Agnes Kastner Hevyi and published by Lea County Publishing Company since 1909, is an official land office publication printed as second class matter in Loving, New Mexico. It is issued Tuesdays and Fridays.
A reader urges keeping ENMU large, arguing a junior college reduction would affect state funding and local tax roles. They note ENMU’s growing East Side graduates, high retention, and outgrowth of regional demand, asking why NMU cannot expand to meet local needs.
The article argues meat prices rise with inflation but the real cost in working time has fallen since 1901. It notes 52 minutes per pound in 1901, 37 in 1926, and 32 now, with 2.5 hours weekly in 1901, 1.6 hours in 1926, and 1.5 hours today. It warns price controls risk shortages and favors production stabilization.
The article notes that last year farm autos outnumbered draft animals, with oil powered tractors and engines totaling 178 million horsepower, doubling from a decade ago. Oil boosts output per hour, expands crop production, supports soil conservation, and aids weed control through fertilizers and insecticides.
A large dead dog lies on the highway between Hobbs and Lovington near Airbase City, awaiting pickup by Lea County dog keeper State Patrolman Jake Ramsey. The column also mocks local officials, mentions a judge’s remarks on a murder case and a jail sentence, and notes salacious pictures at Hubert Gill, Hubert Maddox, Lea County Implement, and a theft-at-garage sign.
The writer denounces complex political jargon and praises plain speech while criticizing Socialists and federal programs like the Grand Coulee TVA and Hungry Horse. He argues confusion harms voters and compares U S to England, blaming Congress for passivity as a single controversial issue unsettles the nation.
A collage of fleeting items from American towns. A New York restaurant owner is robbed at gunpoint after a toast, Big Boy the stray dog in Covington is licensed, a Needham barber offers pennies for parking meters, a Mass barber displays a novelty bowl for change, and a Schenectady juror skips jury duty claiming Africa duty until 1954.
Lovington attorney G. T. Hanners said the Monument community retained him to halt the planned consolidation of Monument School District with Hobbs after the state school board ordered the merger in Santa Fe. He filed papers to incorporate Monument as a village, and promised further court actions.
The United States demands Russia punish Soviet soldiers who killed American Corporal Paul Gresens of Rochester in Vienna on May 4. A formal note accuses the shooting of deliberate intent or negligence and says the Soviet high commissioner in Austria has condoned the crime.
A Michigan Episcopal ministers survey shows average clerical calls per year including 191 visits to the sick 486 trips to visit members 13 funeral visits and 98 trips to church affairs. A Malone New York man publicizes his debts on his car with a sign reading Owed for and operated by Ned Trick.
The Bureau of Land Management in Santa Fe announces a public sale to the highest bidder on July 23 1951 at 10 30 a m for land Lot 1 Sec 4 T7 9 S R38 E N M P M containing 51 06 acres with minimum bids of 50 00 per acre. Bids may be mailed and must include certified funds. Claims or objections must be filed by sale time. Leo F Sanchez Associate Manager Lovington Leader publisher.
State Engineer's Office announces application L-344 and L-344-S by E B Parsons Lovington Lea County to change location of well and use 840 acre feet per year for 280 irrigated acres in Section 20 Town 15 South Range 37 NMPM, including drilling a new 16 inch well to supplement existing water. Protest window ends June 22 1981. Published Lovington Leader May 28 June 5 12 1981.
The article answers questions on untreated colds leading to pneumonia and other illnesses highlights that longer colds raise risk. It notes TB case counts rise due to better detection and more X rays. It also says salt in typical amounts is fine though reduced in kidney or heart disease.
Fred B. Manley sues in District Court Lea County New Mexico case 9354 to quiet title to multiple lots in New Hobbs and Hawkins Addition Hobbs. Defendants unknown heirs and claimants must appear by July 21 1951 or default judgment will be entered. attorney L George Schubert Hobbs NM. Proceedings dated May 26 1951 with notices published May 29 and June 5 12 19 1951.
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