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Newspaper

Lovington Leader

Location

Lovington, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1955

Page

6

Lovington Leader subscription rates and publication details

The Lovington Leader, Lea County official publication, lists subscription rates and publication schedule. It operates three times weekly with Agnes Headey Lee as editor and publisher, established 1909. Rates vary by Lea County and outside areas, with prices shown for different term lengths.

Lovington New Mexico LEA County Publishing CO Agnes Kastner Headey Lee Land Office Lea County Lee County

Lovington Leader Welcomes New Assistant District Attorney

The Lovington Leader welcomes Kermit Nash as Lea County's new assistant district attorney and bids farewell to Joe Walton. Nash is described as a Christian family man with three children and takes on a demanding post. Walton departs after serving with limited contact during peak times, with publishers thanking him for his cooperation.

Lovington Lea County Kermit Nash Nash Leader Southwest Joe Walton District Attorney’s Office Walton Mr. Nash

North Sea County Mutual Concert Association eyes revival

The North Sea County Mutual Concert Association faces possible disbandment due to lack of interest. Lovington members are urged to invite two guests to the April 5 concert featuring violinist Robert Rudie, hoping broader attendance sustains the group for its four year history.

North Sea County Mutual Concert Association Lovington Robert Rudie

Lovington Chamber Banquet Seeks Early Ticket Purchases

The Lovington Chamber of Commerce urges contacting board members to buy tickets for the annual banquet where Governor John W. Simms will be the main speaker. Seating is limited as this marks Simms first Lea County visit since taking office in January.

Tors Lovington Chamber of Commerce John W. Simms Simms Lea County

Lovington School Bond Vote Urged For $1 Million

The Lovington School District seeks a $1,000,000 bond issue this Tuesday April 5. Officials argue bonds retire quickly, enabling a lower tax rate despite large valuations. Supt Pannell says the district can borrow more with less tax, urging taxpayers to vote yes and back the schools.

Lovington Lovngton Supt Pannell Monumuet

San Francisco Mint Closes After 101 Years of Coinage

United Press reports the San Francisco Mint halted operations after 101 years producing cents. The last run featured Lincoln pennies before stamping machines stopped. Officials cited over production and cheaper Denver minting as reasons for the shutdown.

United States Mint California Lincoln Denver

Paratroopers seize Saigon police prefecture in coup

Paratroopers rode tanks through Saigon as they captured the city police prefecture from radical sect forces. The three sects threaten civil war unless the pro American premier yields to their demands. No shots were fired during the seizure.

United Press Saigon Indo China China

Hobbs Hobbsians weigh campaigns and hoopla in lively politics

Local chatter centers on Lovington machine ties and the Yearwood claim while Pat Patteson resists a platform and Baby kissing. Hobbs Chamber mentions industry movers, Barrow Bros. and Shelton Bros., as Longhorns fans push baseball team spring training in Florida ahead of Carlsbad coverage.

Harry Nunan Chamber of Commerce Hobbs Hanson Bindle Barrow Bros. Furniture Co Farmington Chamber Shelton Bros Texas

Notice of Water Permit Application in Lea Basin

State Engineer of New Mexico receives a March 10 1955 application by Sarah K Caldwell of Sulphur Oklahoma to appropriate 240 acre feet per year from Lea County Underground Water Basin by drilling a 16 inch diameter well about 125 feet deep in Section 7 Township 14 South Range 35 East NM P M for irrigating 80 acres. Protest deadline ten days after last publication. hearing set around April 24 1955. published in Lovington Leader March 31 April 7 and 14 1955.

Santa Fe N. M Sarah K. Caldwell Murray State of Oklahoma New Mexico Lea County Township State of United States of America

Weekly Crossword Puzzle Pachyderm Horizontal Theme

Crossword clues feature pachyderm elephants and related terms across horizontal entries. The puzzle lists many entry hints from animals and objects to syllables and abbreviations, including chemical symbols and geographic abbreviations.

Lovington Board Sealed Bids For Farm Supplies

The Lovington Municipal Board of Education will receive sealed bids until 7 00 Do Th. MST, Tuesday April 5 1955, for commercial fertilizer grass seed and tractor parts. Information available from the Superintendent of Schools. Board may reject any or all bids. John Easley president Hobdy Gann clerk. Leader March 24 and 31 1955.

Lovington

Granddaughters Return Home After Lovington Visit

Rev and Mrs. Bill Ratliff were in town Thursday and Friday to collect their granddaughters Beck and Debbie who had been visiting their grandmother Mrs. Vid Reed in Lovington over the weekend.

Rev Bill Ratliff Beck Debbie Lovington Vid Reed

Federal Services Finances Suit Seeks 225 Dollars

Whittington sues for 225 dollars alleging owed funds from federal services. Court records show the suit filed seeking payment of the amount plus costs.

Federal Services Us.ay Whittington

Hobbs Press Box Seats Offer For Visitor

A note suggests promising a good seat in the Hobbs Press box to encourage a visit. The idea aims to make the unnamed recipient feel welcome and honored during a future visit.

Hobbs

Hobbs Team Faces Exhibition Schedule Delays

The Hobbs squad plans three exhibitions starting in San Angelo and Big Spring before returning home. With the Hobbs diamond unfinished, games may move to other sites. The season opens April 20 and players must be ready to compete or adjust.

Hobbs San Angelo Big Spring

Hypocrisy Deluxe in Labor Coercion Debate

An essay critiques labor leader conduct and legal double standards, arguing that anti coercion laws apply to all restraint of trade yet labor unions enjoy exemptions. It accuses clergy and leaders of hypocrisy and cowardice for tolerating goon violence while denouncing employer violence.

Universal Brotherhood and Justice Federal Council of Churches

Farm Bloc and City Labor Clash Over Price Supports

A House Agriculture Committee pamphlet drive fuses farm and labor aims to restore frozen price supports at 90 percent parity. Supporters argue strong agriculture boosts urban workers and consumer stability, while skeptics warn higher food prices. The campaign centers on two pamphlets promoting rigid and flexible price positions to win cross party backing.

Congress Big City House Agricultuee Committee A. F.of L C.I.C House Agriculture Committee Clan Copid

Births at Lea County Hospital Report

Birth notices from Lea County Hospital list several newborns with parents and addresses. Names include Jo Linda Gaverez, Debra Lee Bond, Debra Lynn Eades, LeRoy Acosta, Deborah Lynn Wall, Rex Alan Fisher, and Sheri Lynne Henderson, with weights ranging from 5 pounds 5 ounces to 8 pounds 13.75 ounces. The dates span March 25 to March 27 and cover Lovington Hobbs Eunice Oil Center and Sheri Lynne Henderson’s entry at 203 W Temple.

Lea County Hospital M. M. Gaverez Lovington Jo Linda C. R. Bond E. Clinton Hobbs Debra Lee G. R. Eades Debra Lynn A. R. Acosta Eunice LeRoy Jy E. Wall McKinley, Hobbs Deborah Lynn D. V. Fisher Oil Center Rex Alan R. V. Henderson, Jr W. Temple Sheri Lynne

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