West proposes 14 mile oil field road in Lea County
Texas Petroleum requests county build 14 mile road from New Hope church on US 380 to join a south east county road to serve a new camp north of Saunder pool. Commissioners viewed site and expect approval with county equipment for construction.
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Texas Petroleum Company
Lea County
New Hope Church
Texas Company
Saunders Pool
Alex Woodell
Ed Holt
Amerada Oil Company
Game Commission
West to unveil world disarmament plan with U N nod
United Press reports a Washington London and Paris announced plan to limit armed forces heavy arms and atomic weapons after a U N census and inspection system. Acheson presented to the U N General Assembly while Truman urged Korea peace and reduced tensions. Mos cow likely to reject the plan though it may outmaneuver Kremlin propaganda.
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Washington
London
Paris
Truman
Dean Acheson
U. N. General Assembly
U. N
Acheson
Britain
France
Moscow
Russia
Group For Action
Kremlin
United States
Vincent Auriol
Korea
Cease Fire Talks Near Breaking Point Again
Tokyo reports say efforts to end the war sag toward a breaking point as Reds offer a cease-fire plan rejected by Allies. The proposal would lock Korea’s battle line as the cease-fire line with limited concessions and no timing for armistice issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokyo
Korea
Henry Hodes
Hodes
Statewide Budgets Total 53 Million For 1952
New Mexico budgets announce total expenditures of 53,856,205 for year ending June 30, 1952. County government receives 7,369,923. cities towns and villages 8,100,162. public elementary and high schools 38,386,110. State purposes add about 64 million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa FE
New Mexico
State
Taft Urges GOP All Out Drive To Oust Democrats
In Chicago Senator Robert Taft called Republicans to an all out effort to defeat the Democrats in the 1952 election. He warned against a Me Too campaign and urged a strong line on progress, arguing socialism grows under Democratic leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Robert Taft
Campain
Dr Lily Roberts Buried In Texas
Friends in Lovington mourn the death of Dr. Lily Roberts of Ft. Worth who died Tuesday November 6. A short service in Ft Worth preceded burial in Gameroon Texas. Dr Roberts was well known in Lovington and visited with her niece Mrs Ben Graham.
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Lovington
Lily Roberts
Ft. Worth
Ben Graham
Roberts
Gameron
Texas
Wage Contracts Signed By Silver City Miners
Major copper lead and zinc producers in the Silver City District signed new wage contracts boosting monthly wages to a district high. The increases add more than 5 000 dollars monthly for over 3 500 workers and total about 1 800 000 dollars monthly with over one million dollars in retroactive pay due after Wage Stabilization Board approval. The Empire Zinc division of New Jersey Zinc Co is excluded due to a prolonged strike.
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Silver City
Wage Stabilization Board
Washington
Empire Zinc Advision
New Jersey Zinc Co
International Union of Mine, Mill and Smelter
State Traffic Toll Rises With 328th Death in 1951
New Mexico reports its 328th highway death of 1951. Mrs. N. C. Nelson of Albuquerque, formerly of Gallup, died after a Tuesday traffic crash in Albuquerque. She was a passenger in a car driven by Jesse M. Wakefield. Another car driven by Lawrence P. Billmire collided at an intersection. Police found no apparent driving offense.
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Albuquerque
New Mexico
N. C. Nelson
Gallup
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Nelson
Jesse M. Wakefield
Wakefield
Lawrence P. Billmire
Hayes Leaves Force After Retirement from Lovington Police
Officer Hayes has retired from the Lovington Police force and is reported to be working as a mechanic for a local Lovington garage.
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Hayes
Lovington
Full Color Movie at First Presbyterian Church Sunday Eve
A full color film Fire Upon the Earth will be shown at First Presbyterian Church on Sunday night November 11 at 7 00 p m The program traces the history of the Christian Church from Galilee to the modern era highlighting figures such as Pentecost Constantine Luther Calvin Knox Wesley and the rise of Protestantism in America The event invites all Protestants to view the film as a duty and privilege
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian Church
Galilee
Paul
Constantine
Martin Luther
John Calvin
John Knox
John Wesley
America
Judgments Granted In District Court
Multiple district court judgments and settlements listed including Joe Wilson versus Lone Star Boiler and Welding Co for $800 after a welding incident, Oral Morris versus Continental Oil Co for $1,375, Aubrey L. Nave versus Amerada Petroleum Corp for $1,725, and other case outcomes. Divorces granted, custody matters, and receiverships noted along with several compensation awards ranging from $60.50 to $2,160 and a real estate sale order and adoption papers. Names include Joe Wilson, Lone Star Boiler, Continental Oil, Amerada Petroleum, Louis Links, R L Bowman, Mattie Rowe, L. E. Flannigan estate, and Pioneer Plastic Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Wilson
Lone Star Boiler and Welding Co
Aubrey L. Nave
Amerada Petroleum Corp
Louis A. Links
R. L. Bowman
Justice Court
Ray Rowe
Mattie B. Rowe
L. E. Flannigan
Carlsmall
Lon Rice
J. T. Gwin
Ralph S. Joselyn, Jr
Bernand G. Neville
J. R. Wilson
Shermerphern Oil Co
City of Eunice
Gordon V. Brown Dba
Eunice Bowling Center
J. C. Head
Dba
Lucrena Farmer
A. M. Rose
Lone tSar Boiler Wyvanda Childers
Eleanor Powell
Andrew Powell
M. O. Green
Dixie Green
William P. Powers
McQueen
Clevenger
Assistant Secretary Wooley Leaves USDA for Farm Bureau
Frank Wooley resigns as assistant secretary and former deputy administrator of the Production and Marketing Administration to become legislative advisor for the American Farm Bureau Federation in Washington. His departure widens the rift between Secretary Brannan and Farm Bureau leader Allan Kline, who accuse Brannan of shaping farm policy to sway votes and push new policies.
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Secretary of Agriculture
Charles Brannan
Allan Kline
American Farm Bureau Federation
Frank Wooley
USDA
Farm Bureau
Washington
Wooley
Department
Brannan
Kline
Bureau
Roll of Farmer
National Week of Rededication by Future Homemakers of America
The first week of November is set aside by the National Organization of Future Farmers of America to renew dedication to their founding purpose. Lovington High School hosts 112 senior and 45 junior members with officers listed for both chapters.
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National Organization of the Future Farmers of America
Future Homemakers of America
The
Lovington High School
Barbara Lee _ Blanc
Barbara Harbour
Lydia Jeffers
N. Walker
Ida Jo Rusing
Monette Battles
Mary Ann Barton
Ruth Parnell
Lee Jackson
Inez Dukstra
Euvora Jackson
Yvonne Woodward
Eva Banta
Jean Frier
Pat Green
Nella Frier
Peggy Vowell
Valance Lawrence
Jean Barbee
Waybette Greer
Genevieve Wilks
Frances Hester
Anna Lee York
Anne Small
Ruth Maddin
la Jean Fort
Sonia Raye Kinman
Wm. Cameron Co Building Lumber Yard Here
Construction has begun on the Wm. Cameron Lumber Company to be located near the depot. The office and mud storage will be on the east side and the lumber shed on the west. The yard will open in two weeks with no manager announced yet.
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Wm. Cameron Lumber Company
Anc
John Simms Jr Exits Democratic Governor Race
John Simms Jr of Albuquerque withdraws from the Democratic gubernatorial contest for next year. Senator Denis Chavezan plans to enter the Democratic primary by petition, bypassing the pre primary nominating convention.
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John Simms, Jr
Albuquerque
Denis Chavezan
Meteor seen near Raton by several residents
Raton residents reported a fireball seen east of the city around 6 15 am. Charles Atchley of Maxwell estimated 20 feet in diameter as the meteor headed toward the ground. A second witness said it shot downward toward the ground.
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Raton
Charles Atchley
Maxwell
24 Year Old Girl Sent To Asylum
The Sheriff's department took a 24 year old girl to the asylum last week after she wandered on the Lovington highway and refused to move. She was described as slim, eating little, unable to sleep, and hiding when approached in her cell. Dr. Gillett examined her and she believed the table had electricity.
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Sheriff's Department
Lovington
Gillett
Robinson to Take Lovington Insurance Agency Role
Phil lip B. Robinson will begin active duties November 16 as owner and operator of the Lovington Insurance Agency. He previously worked at Lovington National Bank and the Lovington Post Office, served five years in the U S Infantry as Captain, and is now in the Reserve. He and Mrs. Robinson adopted a son Pete in July and will keep the agency with The Lovington Real Estate run by Weldon Cox and J B Martin. Patsy Gilmer will be secretary. He plans to offer general insurance with Old Line Reserve Companies.
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Phillip B. Robinson
Lovington Insurance Agency
Lovington
Robinson
Lovington National Bank
U. S. Infantry
Infantry
Reserve
Marriage Licenses November 5 and 6 1939
Lists of marriage licenses issued in the Texas towns of Seminole Hobbs Sundown Monu ment Kermit Artesia Hobbs Junction Odessa Snyder Andrews and Raton on November 5 6 and 7. Names include Addie Chapin and George Wilmont Myrlene Bristow and William Goodrum Patricia Forman and C T Mc Reynolds Melva Miller and William McCutcheon Lurline Shoemaker and Robert Hunter Jeanette Windham and J C Sussa Gracie Musick and Billy Scott Louise Lee and Buddie Gipson Zela Earnest and Sylvester Morgan Daisy Barry and Michael Tixier Jacqualine Light and Bill Foley Elizabeth Line and Alfred Massey Wal rey Wallace and J W Shroyer Myrtle Graham and Darrell Duffy Clara Mendez and James Childers Willie Scoggins and Ralph Henson Ruevie Cason and M T Sherrod.
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Addie Chapin
George X. Wilmont
Littlefield
Myrlene Bristow
William A. Goodrum
Hobbs
Patricia Forman
C. T. McReynolds
Seminole
Texas
Jeanette Windham
J. C. Sussa
Kermit, Texas
Gracie Musick
Billy Scott
Artesia
Louise Lee
L. V. Buddie Gipson
Hobbs Zela Earnest
Sylvester Morgan
Raton
Daisy Barry
Michael Tixier
Tucumcari
Jacqualine Light
Bill
Fire in Springfield vehicle prompts sprinkler aid
Harry Peterson called firefighters to help when a blaze broke out in his vehicle a city sprinkler car loaded with hundreds of gallons of water.
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Springfield
Mass
Harry Peterson
Smith College Cancelled Mountain Day For Student Bake
Northampton officials report Smith College set aside a mountain day to bake for the girls and give them a holiday. Most students were seen leaving dormitories in high heels en route to buses and trains to stay indoors.
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Northampton
Mass
Smith College
Silbergleit Returns Purse After Chance Meeting
Saul Silbergleit, candidate for mayor, found Mrs Addie Fortune's pocketbook on the sidewalk in Springfield Massachusetts and returned it with the contents intact. Fortune promised him at least one more vote at the polls.
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Springfied
Mass
Fortune
Saul Silbergleit
Silbergleit
Addie O. Fortune
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West
United Press
Charlie Trimble
State Highway Patrol
American Legion Hall
Taft
Church Sun
Wilson
Oral Morris
Continental Oil Co
Morris
Duard E. Campbell
Clay & Gackle Coast. Co
R. D. Spicer
W. M Walker
Co. K. Gilmore
J A. Ware
Pioneer Plastic Co
Pete Patton
Cactus Drilling Co
John D. Brown
Cactus Drill Co
Wm. Cameron Co
Melva Joyce Miller
William Oliver McCutcheon
Sundown
Lurline Shoemaker
Robert L. Hunter
Monu
Ment
Clara Mendez
James Harry Childers
Willie P. Scoggins
Ralph S. Henson
Midland
Ruevie Cason
M. T. Sherrod
David Swanson
Mora
Minn
Minnesota
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