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Newspaper
Lovington Leader
Location
Lovington, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1950
Page
3
Tokyo reports government posters depict a civil liberties commissioner guiding citizens through new rights. Scenes show extortion, trafficking, and unlawful arrests to illustrate protections. 5,000 posters distributed to schools libraries and offices.
Scooter the cocker spaniel scared away two armed men who demanded cash at a Chicago cleaning shop. The dog, standing beside clerk Margaret Adams, bit one robber when he stepped behind the counter, sending both thieves fleeing. Adams praised Scooter for knowing which side of the counter customers belong on.
A reflective letter from Joe Serra questions U S government power and policy. He argues the government is expanding too large and prescriptions are overused while calling for public answers to where the loose screw lies. The piece adopts a satirical, homegrown tone critiquing national governance.
Home economist Reba Staggs describes a cushion style shoulder lamb roast with mint stuffing folded into a boned square shoulder. The dish cooks 40 to 45 minutes per pound at 300 degrees, served with currant glazed apples, mashed potatoes, broccoli, tossed salad, hot rolls, and a lemon torte for dessert.
Federal authorities say they will indict 149 people within 48 hours for evading about 10 million dollars in war time taxes.
Agriculture Department spokesman Ralph Trigg says the United States will forbid importation of Mexican cattle for possibly two years after Foot and Mouth disease outbreaks in Mexico. He told the New Mexico Cattle Growers Association imports will resume only after a long period since the last outbreak. The border has been closed since December 1946.
The Bureau of Employment reports industrial layoffs declined in the week ended March 18, the lowest since September. New claims fell to 250000 from 240000 the prior week, while insured workers unemployed over a week dropped from 2,260,000 to 2,199,000. Goodwin notes many exhausted unemployment insurance. About 600000 unemployed exhausted benefits in late 1949.
A spring advisory encourages farm families to clean up hazards around the farm to prevent accidents during the busy season. It notes neatness reduces injuries and offers actionable steps such as disposing of tin cans and broken grass, picking up loose wire, checking fences, repairing gates, tidying feed rooms and sheds, and keeping the shop in order.
Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Green visited Mrs Green's daughter in Midland last weekend. Mrs. Bernice Hester of Lubbock was a weekend visitor in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Slim Hester.
Hogs were steady to 25 cents higher at most corn belt markets with some advances up to 50 cents. Market tops ranged $16.40 to 16.65. bulk of 180 to 250 pound hogs at 16.25 to 16.00. heavies under 15. Slaughter steers and heifers steady to 50 cents higher. Chicago top 1134 pounds at 33.00. midrange steers and yearlings 29.25 to 32.25. heifers to 27.50. most cattle and calves 19 to 29. Lambs steady. Receipts noted for 12 markets. grains higher in Chicago. cotton futures down slightly. Fort Worth cattle mostly steady. hogs up about 25 cents. spring lambs strong. REA loan approved for New Mexico Co-op to expand rural lines and facilities.
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