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Newspaper
Lovington Leader
Location
Lovington, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1956
Page
3
The 1956 campaign may hinge on doctors reports as Ike recovers from a heart attack and Lyndon Johnson, also a heart attack survivor, emerges as a possible Democratic standard bearer. Health becomes a major issue for both parties and a clash over physical condition could define the race.
The Hobbs Eagle basketball team led by Coach Ralph Tasker dominated headlines across New Mexico after clinching the state championship. Players Kim Nash Floyd Denham Stevie Stovall Gerald Coppedge Dean Bonds Bill Bridges Ray Clay Aubrey Linne Marquis Landrum and Jerry McPeters earned praise for a historic weekend that showcased Hobbs pride.
A national debate argues against Federal control of education to address crowded classrooms. The piece urges states to teach Americanism, loyalty, and civic understanding in schools, covering the pledge, national heroes, liberty, and the U.S. constitutional system. It calls parents to push for programs that instill devotion to America and readiness to defend liberty.
United Press notes on Malaya describe long jungle patrols for Commonwealth troops, diverse forces from South Africa to Sarawak, and the fight against Communist terrorists. It notes rail, air, and security infrastructure, including Ferret vehicles, fencing, and amnesty leaflets, with leaders like Chin Peng and Lt. Gen. Sir Geoffrey Bourne.
Geneva New York George L Slate fruit specialist at Cornell Universitys agricultural station says ground protection for strawberry beds during the winter is a must. He notes cover prevents heaving from frost and shields plants from severe cold. Straw and marsh hay three to four inches deep makes an excellent cover for home plantings two to three inches of leaves are advised.
New York artist Rene Bouche says outward beauty is dull and paints not the glamorous but the inner self. He charges 2000 to 5000 dollars to reveal warmth and compassion, noting men are easier to paint and women seek prettiness while fearing wrinkles. Bouche studied in Paris and Munich and teaches at the Art Students League.
Aiken backs surplus food storage in Antarctica during farm bill debate prompting Welker to press for detailed plan. Louisiana Governor elect Long suggests finding a rich wife to dodge years of work. Norfolk man Glacia Williams admits forging an X to buy goods and faces prison. Orson Coe’s boat sits in dry dock after flood damage.
An IRS refund check case notes how a Missouri taxpayer sent his new address to the agency. He explained the change was accidental and that his new residence was the state penitentiary in Jefferson City.
Champaign Illinois Balancing the budget can mean profitable operations to a small business according to Professor William E Thomas of the University of Illinois His book Budgeting for Profit teaches small and medium sized business operators the value of keeping a budget.
Senator Kefauver in Rochester New Hampshire denounces President Eisenhower for slow action and weak disarmament policy. He says the nation lags in missile development while peace talk misleads the public and he cites the Maryland primary as a banner event for their campaigns. A New York Republican leader dismisses Dewey as a Nixon successor rumor and says Dewey has retired.
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