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Newspaper
Lovington Leader
Location
Lovington, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1950
Page
3
Lovington's defense stifled Eunice but the Wildcats struggled on offense Friday night. The Cardinals broke through twice in the third quarter after Lovington miscues, leaving Eunice with a 13 to 0 lead before the fourth quarter.
Edwin L. Mechem told Eunice he knows at least 13 state employees who draw salaries without work. He called Governor Mabry's charges misleading and said the so called dead heads are in the Capitol Custodian Commission the Oil Conservation Commission and the State Land Office.
The State Corporation Commission granted a 45 day warning period after November 1 in a proposed crackdown on unlicensed livestock haulers. The delay followed input from the New Mexico Cattle Growers Association noting that a strict deadline at the start of the month could disrupt livestock transportation during a critical period.
Mr and Mrs George Johnson of Muleshoe spent Friday night of last week in the Bill Baron home while looking after their oil interests in the area.
President Truman signed a proclamation setting October 16 as the start of draft registration for doctors and dentists. Early registrants will include those trained during WWII with limited service or deferred to complete training. The plan calls for broader deferments for under 50s with no prior service, likely before January 16.
President Truman signs the 17 billion defense appropriation into law. The measure funds almost 12 billion for the armed forces and four billion for foreign military aid. Navy reservists face possible activation while Air Force readies a reserve force and National Guard reorganization proceeds. Industry aids war production with financed expansion.
Livestock prices were generally steady to lower as trade started slowly but ended active. Hogs fell 25 to 50 cents, with some sales down 75 cents to $1.00. top hogs reached about $20.50. Slaughter steers and heifers eased up to 50 cents, with highs around $33.50 for large steers and $33.00 for select heifers in Kansas City. Stocker calves and feeders mostly steady to 50 cents lower, with Sioux City noting some 50 cent gains. Lambs largely steady to 50 cents down in the east, higher in the west. springers sold mainly $27 to $28. Chicago grain and cotton prices moved higher. egg, butter, and cheese markets were flat. Potatoes, carrots, and russets held steady. onions traded actively with some weakness in several vegetables and fruits.
At a Chicago News conference, Commerce Secretary Sawyer assured government support for loans to ease credit while warning manufacturers they will face stiff penalties for hogging essential commodities. The remarks underscore policy aims to back liquidity and deter material hoarding.
The State Council of Carpenters Unions urged wage hikes to match living costs during the opening day of the 27th annual convention of the AFL in Carlsbad.
The 83 year old Queen Mother of Britain Queen Mary asked for a preview of the American film The Mudlark starring Irene Dunne. She seeks to see how Hollywood portrays Queen Victoria and may act as royal censor of the controversial film.
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