Lovington Publisher Agnes Kastner Head
Agnes Kastner Head is listed as publisher for Lovington, with the paper published twice weekly on Tuesdays and Fridays.
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Newspaper
Lovington Leader
Location
Lovington, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1952
Page
2
Agnes Kastner Head is listed as publisher for Lovington, with the paper published twice weekly on Tuesdays and Fridays.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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