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Newspaper
Lovington Leader
Location
Lovington, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1952
Page
6
The piece uses a farmer and a hired hand tale to urge voters to choose competent leaders on Election Day. It argues that leaders must prevent waste, repair the economy, and that citizens will monitor and fire those elected. It frames the upcoming election as a test of know how and accountability.
A call for open dialogue that welcomes diverse viewpoints and tests ideas through respectful discourse. Emphasizes a permissive atmosphere where no fear of ideas exists and every claim must stand to be accepted.
The house votes to keep price controls off all farm products and to apply Capehart style margins to processed farm items including milk and meat. A tentative provision would bar ceilings on vegetables and fruit under all circumstances, fresh or processed.
Frank Scully discusses handicapped people in Your Life noting resilience and work. Mother Mary Katharine Drexel, heir to a 7.5 million trust, scrubs floors at 80 and donates income to her order. Science Digest says many anglers fish to relax, a dignified way of doing nothing for stressed minds.
United Press commentary notes two years of fighting in Korea with no peace in sight. It highlights Admiral Joy’s view that Communists seek only to strengthen their forces and that only firm military strength deters them. The piece explains U N screening questions that determine prisoner repatriation and hints at the grim potential outcome for those refusing to return behind the iron curtain.
Two unnamed Worcester women each gave birth to sons six minutes apart. Both are Shirley Weagle by maiden name, unrelated and strangers prior to the births. The odd coincidence drew local attention as details emerged.
General Eisenhower, long chosen to lead Columbia University, implemented major programs to boost the university's public usefulness including the American Assembly and studies on human resources and war and peace. He opposed federal funding for higher education unless tightly supervised, warning of federal control and paternalism, while outlining a strong belief in democracy, free enterprise, and international cooperation.
A boy visited the Rehfeldt home and after a short departure returned to say Janie should tell her father that he would be back later. The family found their savings of a little over $1,009 missing from the bedroom. Authorities investigate the unsettled matter as the child’s behavior drew censure.
A playful exchange frames a commentary on saving daylight with a witty jab about walking and fashion. The line uses humorous imagery to deliver a practical tip in a light tone.
State Patrolman Otis Haley warns that any person employed in New Mexico must buy New Mexico license plates. He notes workers entering Lovington and Lea County Oil Fields are driving with out of state tags and urges compliance with the law.
The article outlines death pension rates for widows and children of veterans from World War I, World War II, and those serving since June 27 1950 who died of non service connected disabilities. It lists old and new rates, mentions 375 400 dependents affected, and notes changes for Civil Indian and Spanish American Wars. It also covers eligibility rules, automatic increases, and the process to file new claims after July 1 1952.
State Engineer notices an application by O M Coagsley of Eunice for a permit to relocate a well and drill a new 8 inch diameter well to irrigate 4.5 acres in Section 27, Township 19 South Range 38 East, with total water beyond 13.5 acre feet per year. Protest rights within 10 days after last publication. Public hearing set for on or about July 8, 1952.
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