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Newspaper
Lovington Leader
Location
Lovington, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1951
Page
2
The Lovington Leader is a second class matter publication at Lovington New Mexico, issued twice weekly on Tuesdays and Fridays with Agnes Kastner Heal as publisher and annual costs listed at $1.75 for the year and $1.00 for other options.
Lovington Chamber urges Tatum and Hobbs chambers to press for a four lane highway from Hobbs to Tatum. The aging road will be resurfaced soon as heavy truck traffic rises in oil country. With election year near, advocates urge Gov. Mechem to meet Lea County delegates to push the project.
Letters to the editor urge Lovington to build a by pass to route trucks away from Main Street. Proponents argue it would reduce through traffic without forcing business from town and suggest routing north along the tracks as a preferable option for oilfield traffic.
In a recent discussion with Chief Justice Eugene Lujan, the New Mexico Supreme Court leader voiced support for good government. The remark was noted as reflective of the court's direction under his tenure.
The Scripps Institution reports a vast underwater mountain located 700 miles east of Hawaii. It rises two and two tenths miles high with a summit two miles below sea level and a base 15 by 18 miles wide. A manganese piece over 100 pounds was recovered at depth beyond two miles.
The Methodist Home Choir of Waco Texas will be showcased on the Sunday radio series These Are Your Children airing at 8 15 each week through December 16 on more than 15 Texas and New Mexico stations. Superintendent Hubert Johnson says the programs will highlight life at the home including religious training work study and care informing listeners how children are sheltered clothed fed and educated. The non sectarian home houses over 400 children and is owned by Methodist Churches in Texas and New Mexico. Stations include WFAA Dallas WOAI San Antonio KPRC Houston KRIS Corpus Christi KRGV Weslaco KGNC Amarillo KROD El Paso KGGM Albuquerque KFYO Lubbock KFDM Beaumont KFRO Longview KVAL Brownsville KERB Kermit KTVC Austin KBST Big Spring.
The Grapevine reports Leo County politics as Melvin Neal faces opposition and Lake Frazier looms as a potential candidate. Sheriff Charlie Trimble loses support amid calls to back Horace Burl Owens, with talk of Alex Woodel and the Betterment Association weighing in.
The writer breaks down large government budgets into daily and per person costs. They argue that sixty billion yearly spending equals about 2.80 per person daily, noting taxes in prices like straw skimmers and tobacco. They criticize defense publicity costs and urge readers to influence Congress.
Rumors spread of a second grand jury in Lea County with calls on Supreme Justice Eugene Lujan to appoint a prosecutor. The tale mentions aims on the docket and a prompt print update. The piece also recalls Hobbs judge Bob Bensing who quipped after his ceremony that it is all over now.
The Southern Union Gas Company of Dallas received official approval to issue 10 million dollars of new securities to fund expansion of facilities. The issue will go on sale October 1.
Married Navy personnel are using 760 Navy owned trailers stationed at six continental U S installations, reflecting housing support measures for service families.
A column recalling odors of pinon wood with New Mexico flavor and local anecdotes from Las Vegas to Hobbs. It mentions Walter Guffey of AT&SF, ties to Albuquerque and Lincoln County history, a Roy Record suspect report, misprinted headlines, and court notices regarding an administratrix in Hobbs with dates in September 1951.
Warren Giles has accepted the offer to become President of the National League succeeding Fork Frick who will resign November 1 to become baseball commissioner Giles plans to decide soon whether to move NL offices from New York to Cincinnati and will base the office in Cincinnati if moved
The National League playoff schedule calls for a game in Brooklyn on Monday followed by two games in New York on Tuesday and Wednesday if the Giants and Dodgers tie the regular season. Dodgers win toss, choose to host the first game at their park.
Lea County New Mexico probate notice names administratrix Myrtis Shriver and heirs for hearing the final account and determination of heirship on November 19, 1951 at 10:00 AM in Lovington. Also public notice of a water rights permit application by S M Rieland in Lea County for a 130 foot well to irrigate 140 acres, with protest terms and filing deadlines.
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