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Newspaper
Lovington Leader
Location
Lovington, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1952
Page
2
The Lovington Leader published by Lea County Publishing Company is a twice weekly newspaper issued on Tuesdays and Fridays. Copyright and postal information note official publication status with outside Lea County subscription rates listed: one year and monthly options priced at 1.75 and 31.00 respectively, with other regional rates.
The writer notes mandatory social security tax for self employed persons, estimating 21 percent with tax on the first 3600 dollars, yielding 81 dollars. The tax must be reported with the 1951 income return due March 17 as March 15 falls on a Saturday.
The United States Government Printing Office in Washington offers a book titled Prospecting for Uranium. It notes the activity does not promise results but highlights intriguing possibilities and potential payout from investing in prospecting.
The Family Economics Bureau of Northern National Life Insurance reports per capita consumer goods and services are up 39 percent due to population growth, while total production increased 60 percent since 1939.
Committee members debated replacing the church chandelier and voted on whether to obtain a new fixture. The discussion emphasized cost and the impact on church aesthetics.
A reader describes using photos to record practical details for future reference such as house features and layouts. The approach helps remember architectural details, plan projects, and serves as a scrapbook of clips, plans, and plans for future homes.
Seven salesmen visit on schedules of every 1st through 7th day. They first meet today and will meet again when all schedules align. The least day when all are in town together is the smallest common multiple of 1 through 7, which is 420 days.
An unnamed old maid complained about profanity near her home. Foreman questions a worker, who explains he slipped a pick while digging and struck companion Butch in the head. Butch warns that future tool handling must be more careful.
An 81-year-old man, soaked from knees down, explains he attempted to cross a creek to check the cow. He recalls leaping the creek in the past but now lands in the middle as it widens with time.
Old Silas Titewad arrived late and interrupted the voting declaring he is against whatever is being voted on. The scene captures a disjointed moment as others proceeded with the decision.
A Santa Rosa News item notes Mt Zion baptism in Dora Baptist Church and profiles editorials from Tucumcari American Clovis News Journal Gallup Independent and Albuquerque Journal mocking and stereotyping women. It mentions Roberta McConnell and a classified ad seeking experienced ladies to wear sales lady.
The essay contrasts FDR’s 1940 assurances of aid to France with Truman’s Korea actions. It argues UN Security Council limits, need for congressional approval, and that without a treaty or declaration of war, deploying troops or funds exceeds constitutional authority. It warns against unlimited executive power.
The piece argues the President can send troops to occupied Germany and friendly countries without Congress only for limited aims and without war. It contends that deploying an international army or any European security structure requires congressional approval, cites 1951 Senate resolutions, and warns against unilateral action. It previews next week's discussion on the basis for successful international organization.
In Hobbs New Mexico Dub Girand faces scrutiny after two tied verdicts in Justice court leaving a 45 day sentence and a $10 fine for a client. He recalls army days with Bob McCormick and jokes about charity status for Hobbs Country Club while the Administratrix Frances Buckner is named in the Hobbs Leader notice.
Probate Court in Lea County names an administratrix for Horace Ray Buckner estate and a separate Lovington school bid notice invites sealed proposals for general construction of an elementary school building. Bids due March 27 1952 with plans available for $25.00 deposit refundable to bidders.
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