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Newspaper
Lovington Leader
Location
Lovington, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1952
Page
3
The section 12,375 to 13,481 feet yields a last core from 13,459 to 13,481 feet. Recor and west lines of section 17-20Sery show 22 feet of dolomite with a strong sulphur odor. Earlier core from 13,442 to 13,459 feet found 17 feet of dolomite with fractures and porosity in the bottom four tests. No oil shows were detected.
The piece argues steeply progressive tax and government waste drain venture capital and deter risk takers. It claims taxes swallow up to one third of national income and up to 90 percent of earnings for high earners, labeling the system a tails I win heads you lose scenario. It warns prolonged excessive taxation risks national decline.
Grass roots editorials from Pawhuska Oklahoma Dorchester Beacon Boston Clark South Dakota Cascade Idaho rail at government policy. Critics decry high budgets and deficits while urging restraint and honest information. The letters reflect public concern over taxes pressuring citizens.
Dorothy Thompson argues education must include religious experience to avoid secular failure and safeguard Western culture. A note from Everywoman’s outlines self-pity born from unmet expectations, urging decisive action to overcome misery. Ramon Magsaysay, then Philippine defense chief, rebuilt the army and fought Hukbalahap, gaining praise and potential presidential speculation.
Charles Christensen of Plattsmouth Nebraska a general traffic manager was nabbed for speeding while checking chauffeurs habits on the road. A Memphis restaurant owner solved burglary but thieves still broke into the safe hidden in the ladies room. Also tips on tray cleaning and reassembling machine parts using adhesive tape aid.
If the brass holds out, three year old Joe Morello the Third of St. Louis may become a musician. In one year, Little Joe, son of a music teacher, has worn out a small trumpet and has banged up a second one.
A Tennessee family traveling with a deep freeze in their truck obtained permission from local homeowners or garage keepers to plug in the freezer overnight and at midday so it could run while they rested or ate.
A compact collection of historic quotes on liberty. John Peter Zenger warns that suppression of press freedom collapses liberty, while Will Rogers asserts that all knowledge comes from newspapers.
Salem Illinois Sheriff McCrary says Army training left PFC Robert E. Smith in good physical condition as he chased the AWOL soldier for three hours. Meanwhile Gerald Gaedke of Green Bay admits writing over 700 dollars in bad checks to win back his wife, but she did not return.
A Bronx truck driver on Franklin Lane underestimates the energy of a policeman's wife. His truck struck a car in front of Police Lieutenant Louis Sisapel's home. As Sisapel aided the injured, Lane tried to flee but was spotted by Mrs. Sisapel who raised the alarm. Sisapel then commandeered a passing car and captured Lane a few blocks away.
Rural Roundup reports during the week ending October 20 cattle slaughter fell 2 percent from last year to 233 000 head while hog slaughter rose to 1 228 000 head seven percent above the prior week. Sheep and lambs dropped to 233 000. The agriculture department predicts later beef cattle slaughter to rise as on feed animals reach weight. A Dutch four expert tour aims to study feeding methods and milk production as part of a U S government project. Dr Douglas Ensminger will leave the department for a Ford Foundation post in New Delhi. Secretary Brannan taps Phil Alampi to lead farm radio editors on a new advisory committee in Washington. A shipload of food for distribution to the Mediterranean will sail from Chicago.
Senator Taft argues United Nations flaws and wartime concessions empowered Soviet power. He attacks Roosevelt era judgments, Byrnes and Harriman policies, and the shift to containment, Marshall Plan aid to Europe, and weak from China to Korea. He warns of a growing Soviet threat, urging a long term, economically sustainable strategy.
A collection of short humorous vignettes from a social dinner and church service. A guest misleads about temperance leadership, a bride worries over a roast, a pastor is handed an odd note, a butcher quizzes a lawyer, and a cowhand humorously reacts to tabasco seasoned meat.
A husband asks how many times a man resists temptation and the wife replies with a punny line about answering once weakly, turning a domestic moment into a light humor exchange.
United Press reports the new Egyptian premier meets with American and British diplomats in Cairo as a prelude to Suez Canal dispute talks. Informed sources predict the United States will play a major role in the Anglo Egyptian discussions.
In Lea County New Mexico a Pennsylvanian lime discovery and a 34 mile extension to the Warren McKee field were completed. The Jackson Douglas and Ritchie No 1 Mary F Raley well produced 310 barrels daily with 46.2 gravity oil from 8390 to 8450 feet after acid treatment. The Amerada Futlerton Cities Service group engaged in the discovery and noted a 594 barrel daily flow from 9104 to 9175 feet in the Warren McKee extender. Drillstem testing continues on the Wilshire No 1 Townsend wildcat in central east Lea County, drilled to 13 481 feet in Devonian dolomite.
Notice to all persons not to hunt on the described premises in Lea County New Mexico Sections 25 19 20 21 30 Township 22 South Range 37 38 East N M P M Owner Allen M Drinkard Eunice NM Violators will be prosecuted under Section 43 405 NM Statutes Annotated 1941 Published Lovington Leader March 14 21 28 and April 4 1952
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