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Lovington Leader

Location

Lovington, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1956

Page

3

41 County Youths To Graduate From Eastern New Mexico Univ

Eleven county youths join a 129 student graduation group at Eastern New Mexico University for diplomas and degrees. Spring Honors Convocation featured Dr. Eunice Roberts of Indiana University. Hobbs students include Joyce Cothran Minnie Province Lacey Scoggins Janiece Harralson and Vila Jean Tucke Smith among others.

Eastern New Mexico University ENMU Eunice C. Roberts Indiana University Eastern Hobbs Joyce Cothran Minnie Province

Benson Delays Farm Belt Trip For Third Time

Agriculture Secretary Ezra Benson once again postpones his planned tour to Nebraska and Iowa to inspect farm conditions. Deputy Robert McMillen cites heavy Washington duties as the reason. the trip has been delayed twice before and Benson has not set a new departure date. The itinerary included three Nebraska counties and eight Iowa counties.

Washington Ezra Benson Nebraska Iowa Robert McMillen Benson McMillen

Sunray Drills Deep Atoka Wildcat In New Mexico Lea County

Sunray Mid-Continent Oil Co reports 53 inch casing set and cemented at 10 270 feet in No 1 K New Mexico State wildcat in northwest Lea County. Drill stem test shows gas and distillate. production indicated with 200 feet distillate and 10 feet salt water. Shell Oil No 1 SDA State nearby extends to Dean field with 120 feet oil gas cut mud in Devonian zone.

Sunray Mid-Continent Oil Co New Mexico Wildcat Lea County Shell Oil Co. No Sda Dean Plainview

Three Scout Leaders Attend Camp School

Three leaders from the Coquistador Council will attend the National Campaign School run by the Boy Scouts of America at Camp Constantin near Graford Texas. Attending are Harry Boggs Hagerman Camp Director Don Kerr Artesia Program Director and Bob Ameen Carlsbad Waterfront Director.

Boy Scouts Coquistador Council Boy Scouts of America Camp Constantin Graford Texas Zane Smith Scout Council Harry Boggs Hagerman Don Kerr Artesia Bob Ameen Carlsbad Scout Tom Cochran Dallas Puerto Rico Robert Sproul William E. Lawrence National Cochran

Long life forecast by 2046 and 2056 from University of Tennessee

Dr. Robert A. Davison of the University of Tennessee predicts life expectancy could reach 115 to 120 years by 2046 through diet exercise and mental peace. He says heredity is less controllable and future medicine will emphasize peace of mind and lifelong exercise programs starting in childhood. If someone dies at 80 or 90 by 2056 it reflects their character and habits.

Memphis Tenn Robert A. Davison University of Tennesee Medical College Davison

Court to Review Batchelor Conviction June 21

The US Court of Military Appeals will hold a hearing on June 21 in Washington to review the case of Corporal Claude J. Batchelor of Kermit Texas. Batchelor, a former Korean War prisoner, was convicted of collaborating with the enemy.

Washington US Court of Military Appeals Claude J. Batchelor Kermit, Texas Batchelor

No Fish Story in the Housatonic After Floods

Hartfort news item reports that after thousands of trout were dumped into the Housatonic River following 1955 floods, state fish and game officers found anglers who had already caught nine large trout before the new stock was released.

Hartford Conn Houstonic River State Fish and Game Department

Mallamar Social Roundup Hosts and Guests

Dick Hunter visiting from Frances E. Warren Air Force Base Cheyenne Wyoming stayed with Mr and Mrs Fred Bonner through Tuesday. Larry Wild from Nunkin New Mexico visits Mr and Mrs F C Cooper for several weeks. Druella Hofeman hosted Drivers Training class party at Mallamar Recreation Club with guests from Lovington. Mrs Lena Wilson Mallamar postmistress returned from Santa Fe convention serving on credentials committee with Mrs Marvin Dunham. Homemakers Club met at Recreation Club hosted by Mrs Harvey Taylor with refreshments for many members. next meeting June 13 with Mrs Nell Taylor as hostess and summer meetings set for second Wednesday only.

Dick Hunter Frances E. Warren Air Force Base Cheyenne Wyoming Fred Bonner F. C. Cooper Larry Wild Nunkin New Mexico Druella Hofeman Mallamar Recreation Club Jakie Power Bill Gunn Bobbie Sherie Joyce Lowerie Billie Golden Dudlie Pruitt Lovington Lena Wilson Mallamar National Association of Postmasters Santa Fe Marvin Dunham Artesia Harvey Taylor Homemakers Club Recreation Club

Reserve Board defends credit actions amid housing and auto concerns

The Federal Reserve Board disputes claims its tightened credit harms the economy, citing a large volume of new construction and mortgage lending. Auto sales slumped, layoffs rose, and Michigan Governor Williams plans labor talks with officials and UAW President Reuther to address unemployment.

United Press Federal Reserve Board Reserve Board Federal Reserve Banks Detroit Mennen Williams Michigan Walter Reuther United Auto Workers

Florida State students study Gulf of Mexico geology underwater

Four FSU graduate students use the Gulf of Mexico as a field lab for geology. They dive about two hours daily with aqualungs and rubber suits to collect material for theses. Each student focuses on a different aspect from heavy minerals to underwater color photography while adviser Dr. William F. Tanner notes note taking is hindered by darkness.

Tallahassee Fla Florida State University Gulf of Mexico George Rase

US Tests Second H Bomb Claim Sparks Tokyo Doubt

Japanese scientists say they are convinced the United States conducted a second big nuclear blast in the mid Pacific near Bikini at about 2 p m E D T Sunday based on tremors and shock waves resembling the May 21 hydrogen explosion. US Defense and Atomic Energy Commission deny any nuclear detonation.

United States Mid- Pacific Tokyo Observatory Bikini Sunady Defense Department Pacific Atomic Energy Commission

Beeswax in Auto Manufacturing Uses

Beeswax is used by automobile manufacturers for wire insulation adhesives and lubricants.

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Eastern New Mexico Univ County Janiece Harvinlson Lyle Thomas Risinger Roberta Paulidge Shafer Eunice Iva R. Cowan Jimmie L. Garner Stella Hudson Mills Kenneth Austin Shelton Opal Patricia Shields Vila Jean Tucke Smith Lacey Eugene Scoggins the Swap Shop E. Jefferson Weekly Report of State Land Office Oil and Gas Ruth E. Piatt P.O. Box Santa Fe, New Mexico Rice and Hughes Today Bill Hughes Rice & Hughes Auto Sales Frey Hotel East Broadway Hobbs, New Mexico Sunray Atoka Land Possum Kingdom Lake Circle Ten Council Wehinahpay Tae Lade Ntn Winpower Campbell Mallamar News C. T. Burrows Lovington Iron JUNK South Main St UAW Dewey L. Gann W. Ave LEA County Abstracts Lovington Abstract CO Turner and Byers Street J. C. Head Chevrolet South Main
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