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Newspaper
Lovington Leader
Location
Lovington, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1950
Page
2
The Lovington Leader, an official U S Land Office publication entered as second class matter in Lovington New Mexico, is published by Lea County Publishing Company twice weekly on Tuesday and Friday with details on local news and notices.
A joint American Petroleum Institute and American Gas Association report shows proved crude oil and natural gas reserves at year end 1949 reached 28.3 billion barrels and notes an increase of 1.5 billion barrels from 1948. The article explains proved reserves are confirmed by drilling.
The piece warns that deficits and rising national debt threaten inflation and dollar stability under the Truman administration. It cites banker reactions, Nourse’s critique, Hazlitt’s column, and calls for a return to the gold standard as a remedy, noting the difficulty of balancing a budget while managing growth.
The Administration stands behind its budget proposals and deficit theories. Critics suggest substantial federal cuts are neither practical nor desirable for years. The First National Bank of Boston urges an informed public to safeguard national solvency and security against internal threats.
Lea County assistant district attorney Mack Easley again assaults a publisher amid campaign chatter. Hobbs and Lovington attendees discuss bribery trial fallout, NV Naami campaigners, and possible mayoral and commissioner bids across Hobbs Tatum Eunice and surrounding towns.
J W Buster Edwards campaigns asserting he is ranked third by Horace Owen who backs under sheriff Charlie Trimbie. Edwards vows to prove he is “who’s running third” and hints at surprises to gain support.
A satirical checklist proposes sealing items for a 1950 cornerstone to amuse or inform future generations in 2050. It includes The Congressional Record, a $20 gold piece, pay stub, Thurber and Kinsey books, a Picasso print, a Time cover on cybernetics, a balloon, a mule train recording, and other cultural relics, alongside notes on voting booths and transparency.
The State of New Mexico serves notice to unknown heirs of William A Work and related Jolley family members that a civil action is pending in Lea County District Court case 8535. Plaintiffs W F Jolley also Frank Jolley and Ethel M Krekel seek to establish and quiet fee simple title to described real estate in Lea County New Mexico and bar any adverse claims.
Almira Adams of Lovington writes that liquor destroys lives and prompts readers to vote against alcohol influence. She warns of drunken drivers and asks citizens to address the harm, urging personal accountability and communal concern.
A Lovington Leader reader in Pleasant Hill Missouri asks for yearly, two, three and five year subscription prices and hints at paying by draft. The letter mentions mineral rights west of Lovington and praises the newspaper with interest in personal items church news Grapevine and editorials.
The document lists notice to defendants to appear by May 12, 1950 in Lea County District Court New Mexico. It names Heidel Swarthout as plaintiffs' attorneys and includes court seal and clerk signature dated March 27 1950. Also contains a governor's proclamation dated March 24 1950 witnessed by Governor Mabry.
Governor Mabry proclaims the Town of Jal as a City of Jal in Lea County with boundaries listed and an estimated property valuation of $595,203.00. The action follows a February 6 1950 board resolution and includes center point, extent within 1.5 miles, and population data referenced.
J Y Wells sues Paul Miller and others to quiet title to Lots 5 and 6, Block 27, All Hobbs Addition Hobbs Lea County New Mexico. Defendants include unknown heirs of several named individuals and unnamed claimants. Plea deadline April 18 1950. York Schubert Hobbs NM attorneys filed in Hobbs district court seal dated February 15 1950. Publishes Lovington Leader Feb 21 28 March 7 14 1950.
Town of Lovington NM sets April 4 1950 election for mayor trustees and a police magistrate with 9am to 6pm polls in the courthouse basement. Also summons notice in Lea County District Court details a land title dispute with Pattee Royalty interests and multiple defendants filed by plaintiffs in cause No. 8475.
The mayor of Lovington New Mexico proclaims authority to townspeople for an upcoming election. The notice outlines his official capacity and the formal declaration to conduct the electoral process among qualified voters in Lovington.
Governor Mabry appointed Alfred Arthur Hunter of Alamogordo to fill the Otero County seat on the Old Lincoln County Commission. He takes over after C. W. Morgan resigned, and the panel was created by the prior legislature to preserve Lincoln County’s historical records.
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