Cyprus Rebels Claim British Soldier Executions
In Nicosia, a Cypriot underground leader under the code name Dighenis alleges two British soldiers were hanged in reprisal for rebel deaths. The men identified as Corporals Gordin Hill and Ronnie Shilton disappeared or were missing last year. British officials deny word of Shilton’s status while confirming an impending inquiry into Hill’s fate.
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United Press
Nicosia
Cyprus
Dighenis
Gordin Hill
Ronnie Shilton
Hill
Shilton
Queen Elizabeth
Holy Land
Britain
London
Greece
Complete Physical Checkup Shows Good Attack Recover
Mexican native Nazario A. Lizard, 33, of Mexico, is in critical condition after a car crash near Lovington. He suffers a fractured neck and paralysis, with Joe Macias injured. both were treated at Lea County General Hospital. Macias faces charges on a revoked license, drunk driving, and causing an accident.
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Nazario A. Lizard
Mexico
Lovington
Lizard
Lea General Hospital
Urde
Cemetery Road
Reed
Lea County General Hospital
Hobbs
Macias
Barroom brawl ends with arrests in Hobbs
Kenneth Orr was treated for multiple facial cuts and a neck wound after a barroom fight at Wayside Lounge. Robert J. Reynolds and Donna Reynolds were jailed on assault charges. Donna fined 40 dollars and Robert 100 after charges shifted from assault with a deadly weapon to simple assault.
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Hobbs
Kenneth Orr
W. Main St
Robert J
Jack) Reynolds
Donna
W. Cain St
Justice of the Peace
Bob Bensing
Donna Reynolds
Mrs. Milt Denton's Father Dies
W. O. McFall, father of Mrs. Milt Denton, died Tuesday May 8. Funeral rites were held Wednesday in Quitaque, Texas, with Mr. and Mrs. Denton attending.
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W. O. McFall
Milt Denton
Denton
Quitaque
Texas
Mr and Mrs Lynn Cheney Visit Jim Beverly Home
Mr and Mrs Lynn Cheney from Roswell visited the Jim Bever ly residence over the weekend, sharing time with the Beverlys and touring the area.
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Mrs. Lynn Cheney of
Roswell
Jim Beverly
Cannery Planned for Lovington Eyes Fall Opening
Lovington set to gain a packing plant after a Friday meeting of vegetable growers and farmers with County agent Jim Guishar in Lea County Electric Cooperative building. About 50 growers signed up for 434 acres of tomatoes with further commitments needed in sweet potatoes and beans to assure packers, Kimbell's Wholesale Grocers of Fort Worth showing interest in construction in Lovington.
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Lovington
Jim Guishar
Lea County Electric Co-operative
Gi’strap
Briarg
Kimbell’s
Jal Senior Takes Fourth At National Science Fair
Jal High School senior Sammie Ray Beckham won fourth place at the National Science Fair in Oklahoma City. Her biology exhibit highlighted research on living systems. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Beckham of Jal and a native of Lea County.
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Sammie Ray Beckham
Jal
Oklahoma City
Daugher
Sam Beckham
Lea Countian
Visit of Okinams to Breed-Oldham relatives noted
Mr and Mrs Harold Okinam of 317 East Van Buren plan a weekend visit to relatives in Breed-Oldham. He works at Core Laboratories and she at Lovington Asrtirui.
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Harold Okinam
van Buren Lett
Oldham
Core Laboratories
Lovington Asrtirui
Lovington High to Honor Seniors at May Commencement
Lovington High School schedules commencement on Tuesday May 15 at 8 p m in the Junior High Gymnasium. Dr Martin L Cole ENMA Dean will be principal speaker with Ima Jean Johnson valedictorian Ruth Ann Maddin salutatorian. diplomas presented by John T Easley Board of Education president and awards by H C Pannell superintendent.
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Lovington High School
Ima Jean Johnson
Ruth Ann Maddin
Martin L. Cole
Eastern New Mexico University
Charlene Dennis
Chester Watt
First Baptist Church
Liddle
Martin
Crouse
H. C. Pannell
John T. Easley
Board of Education
Wayne Mickey
Church of Christ
Youth Held For Window Peeping Near Hobbs
A 15 year old Hobbs boy was held on charges of window peeping after allegedly trying to lure a 13 year old girl to admit him. The juvenile was ordered held for juvenile court action by Juvenile Officer Les Villers and was detained until police arrived to take him to jail.
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Hobbs
Les Villers
Lions Elect New Officers In Lovington Club Meeting
Lovington Lions Club held a regular luncheon meeting at Sea Rom where officers for the next year were chosen. A. T. Mhoon was named president with Leo Jones and Curtis Maxey as first and second vice presidents, J. B. Selman as third vice president, J. C. Dodson as secretary, Wayne Taylor as treasurer, Ed Bell as Lion Tamer, Al Savisky as Tail Twister, and F. W. Hall A. L. Hughes and Luc Allan as directors. Holdover directors are Lions Carson and Pollard.
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Lovington Lions Club
Sea Rom
Prgram
A. T. Mhoon
Leo Jones
Curtis Maxey
J. B. Selman
J. C. Dodson
Lion Taylor
Ed Bell
al Savisky
F. W. Hall
A. L. Hughs
Luc. Allan
Lions Carson and Pollard
Bankers Convention Trip Planned For Carlile Family
Mrs. Winford Carlile and her daughter visit Llano Texas with her parents and are due home today. On Wednesday the Carliles depart for Albuquerque to attend the State Bankers Convention.
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Bankers Convention
Winford Carlile
Llano
Texas
Carliles
Albuquerque
Hobbs Eunice Buddy Poppy Sale Planned This Saturday
The Hobbs VFW and VFW Auxiliary plan the annual Buddy Poppy Sale in Hobbs and Eunice on Saturday May 12. Mrs Nell Vaughan leads the event with help from the Junior Girls Unit and the Auxiliary members. Proceeds support disabled veterans and their families with a portion paid to veterans in hospitals for the poppies.
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Hobbs and
Eunice
Hobbs Vfw
VFW
Auxiliary
VFW Hall
Nell Vaughan
Police Seek Hit Run Driver In Hobbs Collision
Mrs. Pearl Ainsworth of 817 S Morris St Hobbs reported her car sustained a 175 damage after a hit and run at Turner and Dunham at 1030 p m Thursday. She said another vehicle ran a red light from Dunham struck and fled east on Dunham. Investigators led by W E Flenniken continued the probe Friday to identify the driver. Mrs Ainsworth was not injured.
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Pearl Ainsworth
S. Morris St
Hobbs
Turner and Dunham
Dunham
Ainsworth
Tatum Minister Buried in Portales
Rev. Frank Mathews, pastor of the First Methodist Church in Tatum, was buried in Portales Saturday after services in Tatum. He died Thursday in Lubbock following a short illness.
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Frank Mathews
Portales
Tatum
Mathews
Lubbock
First Methodist Church
Anniversary marks half century at the bar for Dora Whitney
Mrs Dora B Whitney observes her 50th anniversary of admittance to the bar and recalls that she and her late husband were the first couple to practice before the U S Supreme Court.
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ST. Joseph, Mo
ULP
Dora B. Whitney
U. S. Supreme Court
Irrigation Demonstration Set At Benham Farm Tuesday
A Tuesday event at Marion Benham farm six miles east of McDonald will showcase improved irrigation methods. County agent James Gilstrap explains demonstrations cover furrows flooding and sprinkling with grated pipes for underground systems and siphon tubes for sprinkler setups. Experts will compare applying water to carrot cabbage and tomato crops and answer questions from equipment dealers and soil conservation irrigation specialists.
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Marion Benham
McDonald
James Gilstrap
Truman Heads to Europe for Seven-Week Tour
Former President Harry S. Truman and his wife sail from New York bound for Britain and a seven-week European tour. Shipboard reporters ask if Eisenhower asked for commentary, and Truman replies he would not be useful to him. In Washington, a letter to the Americans for Democratic Action shows his fire and brimstone spirit.
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United Press
Harry S. Truman
New York
Britain
Europe
Mr. Truman
Truman
Eisenhower
Washington
The
Americans For Democratic Action
15 Minutes Taken To Catch Escapee
A juvenile detainee escaped from the county jail for about 15 minutes before Deputy Les Villars alerted the office and recaptured her. Sheriff J. McAdoo said she slipped a wire to reach the wall keys and unlock the exit door.
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Louise Smith
Les Villars
J. McAdoo
Lovington Delays East Adams Street Closure Action
Lovington City postpones action to close East Adams Street east of the railroad tracks near the New Hope Baptist Church property. Former mayor Phillip Son and Lovington Industries push for a packing shed site on Adams facing church land, with a 40 foot frontage. Commissioner Al S&S urges no action until protests are heard. a special meeting was set for 5 PM Friday.
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Lovington City
Adams Street
Trac
Phillipson
Lovington Industries
Adams St
New Hope Baptist C
Church Industries Group
al S&s
Bridge Club Disbands After 1927 Session
Members of the 1927 Club played three tab bridge at the home of D. Schenck 913 West Ave on Wednesday afternoon. The club voted to disband by summer. One guest Mrs Felfe was present.
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Bridge Club Disba
D. Schenck
West Avon
Felfe
Phillips Rites Pending After Lovington Resident’s Death
L. O. Phillips died at 7 Saturday morning in Lovingt ington Clinic. Funeral services are pending. Survived by three sons Dee and Dale Phillips of Lovingt and three daughters.
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L. O. Phillips
Political Campaign Notes Mention High Level Promises
A political report highlights criticisms of a campaign promising high level reforms while accusing opponents of low level presidential smears, framed as an administration critique.
Prominent New Mexico Realtor Dies In Hobbs On Business Trip
Charlie Thelmer Rice of Albuquerque dies in Hobbs after a heart attack suffered on business. Born April 15, 1902 in Mt. Calm Texas he was 54. He left substantial holdings in New Mexico including Hobbs with ventures in Carlsbad and Roswell. Survivors include Edna Scott Rice Diane Rice and Mrs. Hubbard among siblings and five grandchildren. Funeral arrangements are at Green Funeral Chapel.
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New Mexico
Hobbs
Charlie Thelmer
C. T.) Rice
Albuquerque
Mr. Rice
Mt. Calm
Tex
Carlsbad
Roswell
Edna Scott Rice
Wood T. Rice
Carlsbad Rice
Diane Rice
C. T. Ri Hubbard
Texas
Green Funeral Chapel
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