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Newspaper
Lovington Leader
Location
Lovington, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1950
Page
2
The excerpt argues happiness comes from sufficiency and wisdom rather than wealth. It notes many are unhappy despite abundance, cites Augustine on wisdom and fear, and questions what the soul must possess for fullness. It concludes that honest questions about knowledge and desire could reduce misery and sensational headlines.
The piece compares Edward VIII known as the Duke of Windsor and his perceived nuisance value with American political figures. It notes the Duke's mild, unassuming nature while threading a view of American figures Franklin Jr James Elliott Roosevelt as restless political climbers and potential threats to national stability.
Albuquerque report from the University of New Mexico bureau shows auto related sales, including autos, trucks, tires, repairs and services, totaling nearly 170 million dollars or 27 percent of the state’s 617 million in retail sales. County variances show clothing versus food patterns.
In 1994 Robert Mantell brought his troupe to New York to stage Richard III at the Princess after canceling a road run. A tense opening night led to threats and a dramatic onstage episode with a dagger and glove, earning critical praise as the greatest Richard since Booth. Mantell then drew further attention via a Brady engagement and talk of future Shakespearean projects with Katharine Hepburn.
The piece notes Lea County will see county commissioner candidates for the first time in years with three filings on a platform of economy and law observance. It mentions Hiram Frederick for the central district, John Shults or John Acrey in North Lea, and Charles E. Brown in the south. The sheriff’s race is expected to be highly active with Horace Owens, Joe Black, and possibly six or seven contenders.
In the Heard bribery trial the press sat well, received respect from bailiff, sheriff, court reporter, clerk, judge, and both sides’ attorneys. Easley Reese and Judge Riker with Lyonell Skalda cooperated. A P reporter called it the most interesting, noting speculation over Owens and Hobbs figures in the case.
Reporters pressed for Neal and Owens to testify as defense and state sparred over Owens. Mrs Sawyer and Mrs A D Saw yer were expected to testify but not called. Post verdict chatter noted a photographer paid 300 dollars for a picture, sparking a dispute.
The piece argues that equality of all men is false and that ends matter more than means. It claims nature is graduated with varying talents and opportunities, warned against uniformity. It critiques state power and the vague aim of peace guiding American policy.
Patrick O Leary 109, one of Australia s oldest men and a Civil War veteran, lives in a state home. Born in Dublin August 8 1850 he says he fought in the Zulu War and the Boer War and once aided in the Civil War era actions in America.
Chicago AP reports five university deans from Harvard Georgia Northwestern Southern Methodist and California say 1950 graduates are more mature serious minded and less prone to college crazes like fish swallowing than 1940s graduates. War GI influence credited with shaping work habits and social behavior among students.
Chicago approves a flexible housing code allowing prefabricated houses and diverse materials outside the fire limits. The plan, praised by the Chicago Association of Commerce and Industry, could add up to 25000 dwelling units and modernize design with fewer required stairs in two story apartments.
Civil action No 8506 in Lea County District Court targets quieting plaintiff C Wright Mitchell title to surface rights in property. Defendants include Dorothy Shoop and Dorothy Sharp or their heirs and unknown claimants in interest. Clerk Myrtle Y Kindle attests under March 7 1950 ordinance.
Mrs Merie Dwyer of Orient shot a single 12 point buck weighing 358 pounds in Augusta Maine to set the state record for the year 1949.
St. Louis police arrest 21 year old George Beadles after he breaks a clothing store window and steals two leather jackets. He is found wearing one jacket and carrying the other within twenty minutes of the burglary.
At Los Alamos New Mexico AEC officials say a Radiation Emergency Control program has 12 member emergency monitoring teams from AEC and contractors. A second unit will be formed soon at Sandia near Albuquerque to cover on site and off site incidents until civil defense units are ready.
The North Forty Feet of Lots 15 and 16 in Block 133 Highlance Park Hobbs Lea County New Mexico is subject to a suit. Defendants must answer by May 6 1950 or risk default judgment. York Schubert attorneys Hobbs NM represent plaintiff. Clerk W M Beauchamp District Court seal date March 10 17 24 31 1950.
In Lea County New Mexico the district court appointed Charles B. Barker as ancillary executor of the estate of Thomas F. Beveridge Deceased. Creditors must present claims within the legally mandated period or be barred. Publication dates March 3 10 17 and 24 1950.
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