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Newspaper
Lovington Leader
Location
Lovington, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1956
Page
7
Four hundred Lea County high school graduates enter adulthood with plans for college or immediate work. The community extends congratulations and best wishes for a successful future to the new graduates.
Oregon Governor Elmo Smith argues in a single sentence that many believe taxes are others’ burden while seeking government benefits. He warns such attitudes fuel wasteful spending and a dangerous level of political control over citizens’ lives.
A 1929 report by the National Association estimates one tenth of a day’s labor funded government costs. The present average is one quarter of a day, sparking questions about the burden fifteen years hence and its impact on workers.
Dr. Alfred P. Haake critiques Princeton student reception of Alger Hiss after a speaking event. The piece argues the nation bears guilt for secret concessions to China and Russia, condemns Hiss as unrepentant, and urges stronger loyalty and action against traitors.
In Quincy Massachusetts a Patriot Leader recalls George Washington explaining that every citizen owes time and personal service to defend a free unoppressed government. He notes Washington warned the risks of the mid Twentieth Century were far greater.
Sydney describes Australian beer as a civic symbol and global pride. Production last year reached 206,600,000 imperial gallons with per person consumption near 24 gallons, higher than American levels. Bars stay open later, cans are rare, and beer culture remains deeply entrenched.
Champaign Illinois daylilies praised as a hardy colorful perennial by University of Illinois floriculture specialist G M Foster. The plant thrives in most soils with few enemies and blooms in June and July in orange red purple brown and pastels. Planting late summer or early fall helps winter establishment.
Governor Averell Harriman plans a four day eight city swing through the western states to raise funds for the fall campaign and to showcase his candidacy to Mountain State Democratic leaders. The trip emphasizes money raising while Adlai Stevenson and Estes Kefauver seek funds for primary battles.
The Pacific Navy plans a dawn hydrogen bomb air drop on Namu Island if weather holds. Britain reports a successful tower shot at Monte Bello Islands off Australia. Atomic policy shifts include Strauss urging a 500 million federal insurance program while others critique momentum and fiscal risks. Harriman rises as a Democratic dark horse with Truman backing and potential kingmaker role.
Madison Wisconsin reports Wisconsin finished rewriting its entire criminal code after six years of work. The 1955 legislature passed the reform and Governor Kohler signed it into law. The new code, 139 pages, modernizes language and consolidates scattered provisions into one chapter. It defines first degree murder as causing death with intent to kill and carries life imprisonment.
Carl Perkins, a 23 year old from Tennessee, rises to fame after the Sun Records hit Blue Suede Shoes in the first month selling about 20009 copies. He credits Sam Phillips and good people with launching his country and western success alongside Elvis Presley. Perkins, a former farmer and bakery worker, maintains a humble outlook while enjoying rapid wealth and stage attention in 1950s rock and roll hype.
Lt. Joseph Kondracki of Fellsburg Pennsylvania tried for three hours to lower the landing gear of his F 84F at Turner Air Force Base Albany Georgia. He landed belly first after foam was spread on the runway. officials said the jet was barely scratched and damage was averted.
Robert Dudley business manager of the Wausau baseball team says Milwaukee Braves will not hurt Wausau's attendance. He notes the park offers similar crowds for popcorn and peanuts and the same sized diamond, as the team rejoins the Northern League.
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