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Newspaper

Lovington Leader

Location

Lovington, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1952

Page

2

Lovington Publisher Agnes Kastner Head

Agnes Kastner Head is listed as publisher for Lovington, with the paper published twice weekly on Tuesdays and Fridays.

Agnes Kastner

We Don’t Want Parking Meters in Lovington

A local opinion argues parking meters fail to solve traffic and merely shift costs to fines. The author cites Hobbs as an example of meters with maintenance needs and favors officials and business workers walking or parking away from main streets to ease downtown congestion.

Lovington Ernest Simmons Chamber of Commerce Hobbs Court House

Social Security Swindle Advocates Nixon–Barkley Debate Scrutiny

An outspoken critic denounces Social Security under the New Deal, arguing Barkley misleads the public. He claims the program taxes the poor, finances a bloated bureaucracy, and relies on IOUs, citing fund balances, payout gaps, and rising expenditures to warn readers.

The Social Security Swindle Debate in The American Way

The piece argues against the Social Security program, claiming annual withdrawals far exceed current inputs. It criticizes employer and employee contributions as insufficient and warns of a tax fund burden. The text accuses officials of mismanaging funds and urges candidates to oppose the program in the upcoming election.

Pictures for Mother's Day: capture her memories

John van Guilder suggests taking photographs of mothers on Mother’s Day to create lasting memories. Enlarge, frame, or scrapbook favorite snapshots as meaningful gifts or keepsakes, and plan special plans like breakfast in bed or a dinner out to accompany the photo record.

Yustler Jinner John van Guilder

U.S. To Teach Europe Pattern of Democracy

United States universities unions and industries launch a workshop program under MSA to bring 2000 European workers foremen and technicians to the U.S. for one year. The plan aims to build leadership skills show American productivity and democracy in action with cost sharing among countries workers and U.S. partners.

U. S Europe American Democracy Acto Mutual Security Agency Marshall Plain

Backers Consistent Losses Highlight Local Politics

The piece argues publisher Bob Summers and his paper consistently back losing candidates in Lea County elections. It notes past picks Barker Mabry Miles Fraizer Grantham Owens Loosee Easley and Gordon, with voting machine confusion blamed for Carlsbad. It mentions Horace Burl Owens as Democratic chairman candidate and intra party dissension across the county.

Playboy Bob Summers Judge Barker Tom Mabry Mabry Lea County Miles Loose Fraizer Grantham Owens Mack Easley Roswell Carlsbad Loosee Carlsbad Argus Horace Burl Owens

City Hall Attic Unearths Odd Treasures in Spring Clean

Workmen cleaning Philadelphia's city hall attic uncover a mix of artifacts including a 1930 model fur coat collection more than 100 adding machines numerous broken typewriters telephones radios and other odd items such as bows arrows roller skates two Kewpie dolls burglar tools and confiscated slot machines A spray paint can with button control for farm machinery rust prevention is noted.

Philadelphia City Hall

Reward Offered for Missing 3-Year-Old Johnny Wade

Residents of San Juan county offer a $1,000 reward for the safe return of 3-year-old Johnny Wade who vanished from the Aztec porch last Sunday night. Hundreds of volunteers participated in extensive search efforts as the father urged Johnny's return during a radio plea.

San Juan County Johnny Wade Johnny

Virginia Finally Gives Votes To Women

In Richmond Virginia lawmakers ratified the federal woman suffrage amendment with ten bachelors leading the effort. Only one legislator opposed the change, elderly delegate Albert O Boschen noting his long standing opposition.

Virginia Richmond Virginia General Assembly Albert O Boschen

Fluoridated Salt Proposed By Swedish Scientist

Dr Gunnar Santesson proposes adding fluoride to table salt rather than water to guard teeth. He cites animal tests showing fewer cavities with fluoridated salt but warns some patients may react to fluoride water. Rural adoption could be easier with salt distribution, while more studies are needed to confirm results.

Gunnar Santesson Serafimer Hospital Stockholm University of California Medical School Santesson

Benton McCarthy Fight Opens in Senate Hearing Room

The legal clash between Senator Joseph McCarthy and Senator William Benton began with pre trial questioning in a Senate committee room. McCarthy is suing Benton for two million dollars in libel and slander, with Benton’s lawyer opposing a tape recorder in the room. The session lasted 118 minutes and did not swear Benton in.

Joseph McCarthy Wisconsin William Benton Connecticut Senate Committee McCarthy Benton New York Theodore Kiendl Senator Benton

Notice of Water Permit Application L-48-B Santa Fe NM

State Engineer announces James L. Moon of Hobbs seeks a permit to change the location of well L-48 to drill a new 8 inch well about 120 feet deep for irrigation of 6.5 acres in Section 2 Township 19 South Range 38 East NLMP. Protest rights and filing deadlines are noted with details.

Santa Fe N. M James L. Moon Hobbs County of Sea New Mexico State Engineer of N.M P Neiswne

Order Signed For Removal Of Bernalillo County Commissioner

District Judge Fred J. Federici of Raton signed a judgment calling for the removal of Lawrence W. Hammer from the Bernalillo County Commission. Rutie Krohn, clerk of the district court, said the signed judgment was received in the Duke City on Monday.

Fred J. Federici Raton Lawrence W. Hammer Rutie Krohn District Court Duke City

Probate notice in Sea County New Mexico for Louis Allen White

In the probate court of Sea County New Mexico the estate of Louis Allen White deceased is discussed. A B Head as administrator of the estate and P and M Bar copartnership requests final account and report. The court will hear objections July 14 1952 at 10 AM at the Lovington court house Lea County New Mexico to determine heirship and ownership of the estate.

A. B. Head Louis Aen White P & M Bar Billie J. Kilpatrick Louis Allen White Court House Lovington Lea County New Mexico

New Mexico State Engineer Notices Application for Water Permit

State Engineer John H. Bliss announces application 12139 by Inas M. Tatum of Lea County for 960 acre feet per year of underground waters through a 16 inch well, 100 feet deep, to irrigate 326 acres in Section 26 Township 15 South Range 34 East. Protests and proof of service due within 10 days after last publication. otherwise permit to proceed about May 26, 1952.

New Mexico United States of America State Engineer's Office Santa Fe N. M Inas M. Tatum Zhovington Lea State of New Mexico State Engineer of N.M Lee

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