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Newspaper
Lovington Leader
Location
Lovington, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1955
Page
2
The Lovington Leader editor announces subscription rates for Lea County readers with three weekly publications. Rates vary by duration and location, including in county and outside options.
Lovington’s new city manager Harrison announces policy to let dogs roam with collars proudly worn and to reduce dog destruction. He directs dog catchers to avoid disturbing tagged dogs and envisions a improved dog pound with water sewer access and a weather shelter so every dog can have his day.
Lovington Leader bids farewell to Wayne Winters a veteran newsman leaving amid praise for his twenty years in journalism He promoted feature stories accurate reporting and strong editorials while selling advertising before choosing to leave on his own initiative He is wished luck in future papers
The United Press notes a pivotal week as high level talks begin in Washington and New York with Eisenhower Dulles Adenauer Menon and Molotov set to meet ahead of a likely July Geneva summit. Russia shows signs of easing which could help thaw Cold War tensions while warning signs remain over reunification and long term aims.
Dr. Keith Grimson of Duke promotes Hexamethonium as a blood pressure reducer claiming many patients suffer few or mild side effects. Dr. Robert Palmer of Harvard argues diet is the simplest effective control though eye and mouth dryness are among possible negatives. A New York specialist cautions both viewpoints reflect patient differences. Meanwhile scientists prepare for the longest solar eclipse in 1,250 years to be observed from the Philippines with a film plan by Dr. Frank Back. Brookhaven Lab ships four cobalt-60 slabs to Brecksville Ohio for industrial research on rubber and plastics.
The First Baptist Church will observe Youth Day Sunday to launch a Youth Revival led by visiting evangelist Dr. Orville Yearger of Arkadelphia Arkansas. Wayne Halley will direct the music and a church meeting elected numerous youth officers and training union leaders.
The WSCS installed new officers during Sunday morning services at the First Methodist Church in Lovington. Names include President Mrs. P. H. Gamble and Vice President Mrs. E. M. Cioul among others, with the first executive meeting set for Monday June 20.
Sunday attendees at the Sunshine Camp concert on the Eastern New Mexico University Portales campus included Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Mosely, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Young, Mrs. Leon Ard Ritchey, Mrs. F. J. Plyman and David, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Allan, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Brown, Mr. and Mrs. Kyle Taylor and Kyla Sue, Mrs. Charles Corney, Mr. and Mrs. John Jordan, and Mr. and Mrs. Tom Gregory and Jimmy.
An essay blends religious faith and reason about mortality. It cites Kettering, Thantopsis, and biblical lines to urge living by obedience to God's will and finding comfort in faith. The piece concludes that a conscience free of daily wrongs allows fear of death to fade.
Mr and Mrs L B Shivers move from Washington to make their home in Big Spring Texas. Mr and Mrs E G ...
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