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Newspaper
Lovington Leader
Location
Lovington, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1951
Page
3
Prepared guidance urges mailing overseas Christmas parcels between October 15 and November 15 for Armed Forces abroad. It specifies deadlines for Japan Korea and Pacific islands, packaging standards, prohibited items, and labeling.
A medical bulletin posted at Buckingham Palace reports King George the Sixth stronger after a dangerous lung operation. His appetite is improving and doctors say his progress continues. The Duke of Windsor visited the palace, while Queen Elizabeth is believed to be the only other royal visitor.
National Soil Conservation Districts president Waters Davis warns in Santa Fe that without a land use program the United States risks famine and agricultural emergency due to overuse of the land. He stresses population growth will worsen the threat. Davis hails from Seage City Texas and is in four state talks.
USDA launches a fall scrap drive to collect iron and steel from New Mexico farmers and ranchers to support the nation’s defense mobilization. Oct 15 designated as the highlight period with state and county mobilization committees directing efforts under National Production Authority guidance. Secretary Brannan urges farmers to boost raw materials to ensure continued production of farm machinery and equipment.
The federal government sets import limits on migratory game birds for the 1951 season, covering hunting periods in Canada and Mexico and detailing allowable quantities under national regulations. The rules specify how many birds may be imported for sport and consumption.
President Truman signed new selective service rules making childless married men eligible for induction and loosening age and deferment definitions. The reform reclassifies some boards, lowers volunteer age to 17, and sets strict criteria for pregnancy deferments.
New Mexico aspen colors expected to peak during October 7 through 13. Gov Edwin L Mechem proclaims Aspen Week to observe the seasonal display across the state.
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