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Newspaper
Lovington Leader
Location
Lovington, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1952
Page
1
United Press notes the current Taft Eisenhower contest mirrors 1912's fierce intraparty clash. The piece contrasts no bolt talk today with Roosevelts split from Taft and Lafollette forces, citing foreign policy divides and lack of a unifying third faction.
The door epitaph notes a farewell until next fall as Jake's Fountain closes Saturday night to make way for a modern new structure planned by W. T. Reed. Demolition starts Monday with TO go listings to Lavington Photo and the Chamber of Commerce and the Wallrich real estate site on Main Street. The two story building, dating from the early 1900s, withstood many sand storms.
Three DOJ officials resign announced by new Attorney General James McGranery. H. Graham Morison heads antitrust, Harold Baynton leads the alien property office, and William Underhill assists Baynton. Morison sought resignation for a year to return to private practice.
Republican Senator Taft defends GOP National Committee action on delegation disputes, citing 1944 rule reaffirmed in 1948. He notes potential convention floor settlement for Texas Taft Eisenhower fight. Minnesota delegates consider bloc with several states to steer the convention. Eisenhower for President Club begins fund drive capped by a June 26 dinner. Democrats, Russell projects most delegates in Des Moines and Atlanta vote, Harriman gains Utah support.
Roswell will close its segregated high school and merge public high school students into one campus this fall. The move makes Roswell the third New Mexico community to end high school segregation after Alamogordo and Carlsbad, with plans also targeting Gadsden district.
Governor Dan Thornton proclaims June 15 to 21 as Hospitality Week to promote the Colorado story as General Dwight D. Eisenhower arrives in Denver. Thornton, an Eisenhower supporter, calls the timing a coincidence and urges citizens to welcome the general and bolster state pride.
Senator Taft will meet delegates and answer General Eisenhower's Abilene address on Thursday. On Monday he debates political issues with Senator Kefauver as he seeks the Republican nomination.
Plez Julian is in the Veterans Hospital at Big Springs Texas under an oxygen tent for a week. He has written to friends in Lovington and will enjoy hearing from them.
The Lions Club met Friday June 13 at the Lea Room of the Liano Hotel with about 35 members present. Albert Fairweather spoke on television and Roswell, Lubbock, and El Paso are expected to gain TV channels within the next year.
Judge Mildred Long entertained with a turkey dinner Sunday at her mother Mrs. Mary S. Hooper's home. The event honored Miss Pat Parrott of Eldorado Arkansas. Attending were Gail Hooper Mrs. Jeff Hooper Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Hooper Pete Hooper and Neil Jones.
Ola Faye Burkett files against W. J. Kir by dba Kirby Drilling Co to collect 786.82. Roy K. Shelton sues J. S. Murdock for 212.55.
In Memphis Tennessee the UP-Long Place earns a nickname as one of the city’s shortest streets, measuring just 800 feet in length.
The government announces the expansion of Chihuahua Mexico near Temosachie with one of Latin America's largest cellulose factories. The project costs about 140 million pesos roughly 17.37 million dollars.
W. T. Flowers 28 and Kenneth Flowers 18, Eunice residents, jailed in Lea County on charges of theft of automobile, accessories theft, and arson. Kenneth pled guilty, W. T. pled not guilty. arraigned by Justice of Peace John Green. State Patrolman Joe Aven led the arrests after a green 1948 Hudson burned at a gravel pit near Easley’s Twin Lake.
Fieldmen report overall fair trout fishing with worms as preferred bait. High dirty waters in the high country indicate tough angling ahead and dry fly enthusiasts warning the season hasn’t opened. Lake reports vary from good blue water trout to poor caballo crappies with regional notes from Taos Chama Pecos Las Vegas and Rio Reba areas.
A Republican Congressman accuses Democrats of seeking socialistic power in a social security bill by granting the federal security administrator Oscar Ewing authority to issue medical regulations and influence the medical profession. Opponents call the charges false and say Reed aims to block improvements.
George L. Burns sues Western Co. seeking 60000 for injuries from a welding accident at the firm. He alleges his left arm was penetrated by a blast and metal fragments damaged his ear drums and head injuries.
The Tidewater Associated Oil Co. filed for a restraining order against E. D. Shipp to prevent him from molesting Seismic crews on his ranch.
Building permits in Lovington from January 1 to June 1, 1952 totaled $1,640,750. May alone accounted for $131,000 as sewer extensions began in May in the northeast, were completed, and work continued in the town's south part.
Avis Moore v R C Moore, Johnny Starr v Pearl Faye Starr, Geneva Shipman v John Shipman, Paul J Jordan v Geraldine Jordan, James R Woolsey v Dixie Wand Woolsey, P T Bush v Mary Louise Bush noted in court docket entries.
The Wage Stabilization Board starts a statewide June clinic tour in New Mexico with two representatives to explain the wage program. Hobbs hosts a June 24 session at the Chamber of Commerce from 10 to 12 and 2 to 4, with no appointment needed. The schedule lists Raton Las Vegas Santa Fe Clovis Roswell Carlsbad Hobbs Las Cruces Farmington and Gallup through June 30.
A southern Democrat leader vows to stay with the party over civil rights while Governor Hugh White of Mississippi insists he will attend the Chicago Convention and fight for Democrats. Alabama delegates debate who will be the first president candidate, possibly yielding to Georgia or Tennessee. Georgia Senator Richard Russell expects to enter the convention with the most votes.
General Eisenhower at a Detroit news conference said he favors extending the vote to 18 year olds. He argued that anyone old enough to fight is old enough to vote and praised 18 year olds for their wartime service.
Mrs Gil Haugan accepted a position as secretary to Mr Dangiade, marking a start in a new administrative role. The change shifts office duties and supports his official tasks within the organization.
Carlshad hosts the annual safety meeting and picnic on June 14 at Carlshad Beach and Library Park. 60 employees are recognized for driving company cars without accidents totaling 218 years of service among drivers and junior staff, with Southern Union president C. H. Zachry awarding and praising safety practices.
The FHA declared Lovington and Lea County a critical area due to petroleum and natural gas production and related activity. The region including Eunice, Hobbs, and Jal was cited with the chamber and city council notifying Washington that no conditions supported the designation, but no heed was given. Builders have two weeks to apply by June 14, with applications accepted through July 1.
Mr. and Mrs. J. N. Flemers are spending a week in Texas for a leisure vacation this week.
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