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Newspaper
Lovington Leader
Location
Lovington, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1951
Page
2
Classified line rates for The Lovington Leader show one year and six month runs outside Lea County with price points listed as $1.75, $1.00, and $3.50 for various insertions.
TheLovington Leader touts its dominance over rivals in Lea County citing more stories and inches per issue than Hobbs papers. It defends readership loyalty and jokes about non subscribers borrowing issues to read local news.
A passage criticizes other newspapers as asinine publishers who give away ads and sell cheaply to attract readers. It contrasts with The Leader, which profits from advertising and even sells its circulation while avoiding unpaid bills.
The Lovington Chamber of Commerce urges Sheriff Trimble to hold the Lea County safety meeting in the District Court Room Lovington claiming the space is ample for crowds and belongs to the people and free to use. County meetings should be held in the county seat.
A oil company reports last year revenue over 1.3 million dollars with 62.5 cents of every dollar spent on materials and production. Payrolls take 12.5, depreciation 7.3, reinvestment 5.6, taxes 5.9, dividends 5.8, and interest 0.4 per dollar.
An editorial praises how oil companies and service stations combine during emergencies. It cites Kansas City flood relief and the wartime rubber shortage as examples of industry cooperation benefiting public welfare. Orville Judd of the Price Stabilization office notes the petroleum sector’s unique teamwork.
The Cairo newspaper reports Egypt seriously considers a non aggressive pact with the Soviet Union to gain leverage over Suez. Washington and Paris back Britain to keep the canal open, while the Arab League supports Egypt. King Farouk talks with the prime minister as protests swirl in Cairo with students demanding Britain out.
The piece commends oil companies for cooperating with the federal government to freeze prices and hold costs steady despite inflation. It notes gasoline prices, before taxes, remain nearly the same as 25 years ago plus the industry offers many other products while supporting defense needs.
State auditor Bob Castner confronted Burton Dwyre the state road engineer about alleged nepotism as his son worked during summer vacation. Castner says Dwyre consulted him before hiring. The law sets a $600 cap for relatives earnings. the boy reportedly earned $606.12, exceeding the limit by $6.12.
The item from Picayune Item editor Chance Cole narrates Wood and Stone chatting on Railroad Avenue as a pretty blonde passes. Wood and Stone simultaneously turn to rubber, a punchline recounted as a humorous misdirection.
Time now for farmers with regular hired help to file social security tax returns for the July August September quarter. J Hassler Strickland says regular hired help means farm workers employed by the same farmer for a full calendar quarter and then for at least 60 days in the next quarter with cash wages of 50 dollars or more. Farmers should contact the Collector of Internal Revenue in Albuquerque to receive quarterly forms. homemakers doing farm work are treated as hired hands for reporting purposes.
Texas banker and former Commerce Secretary Jesse Jones argues in his new book Fifty Billion Dollars that the nation would benefit from a period of Republican leadership. He warns against one party rule and recounts his 13 years in Washington during Roosevelt's era with anecdotes about the Empire State Building proposal and Roosevelt’s view of power.
Indiana led a fight that ended with a tax conference committee agreement allowing states to publish names on public assistance rolls without losing federal aid. The clause bans political or commercial use, while preserving privacy safeguards.
Medal of Honor winner Thomas McCall of Layette Indiana is back in battle with the U S First Cavalry Division on the Korean front. He earned the Medal for the Rapido River crossing in Italy during World War II and later served in the Air Force before transferring to the Army after the Korean outbreak.
During the 1951 fiscal year Navy civilian employes made 51 990 beneficial suggestions from regular staff. The program highlighted ongoing employee participation and efficiency improvements across Navy departments.
State Welfare Director Alva Simpson says railroad recruitment of Navajo workers in Arizona and New Mexico will drive welfare payments up. He notes only the male head of each family is removed from reservations and warns of a 300 percent rise in aid to dependent children. Simpson blames railroads for paying prevailing wages and says no plans force sending money home. He warns of destitute wives and children on public assistance and calls the policy contrary to labor norms and laws.
House and Senate conferees near agreement on a large defense tax bill with an 11 3/4 percent average income tax hike. The excess profits tax and capital gains levies remain unsettled while agriculture projects a second largest crop in history. Auto production is seen dropping about 14 percent in early next year prompting a looming car shortage.
New Mexico AFL plumbers on a two week statewide strike will return to work Thursday after management labor talks in Albuquerque. A wage stabilization board will be asked to approve a 25 cent per hour wage increase plus additional grants.
Oil Progress Week is proclaimed for seven days starting October 14 to showcase oil industry efforts in New Mexico. The Oil Industry Information Committee sponsors events with speeches shows and exhibits to highlight progress and meet civilian and military needs. OTIC chair F. E. Chapman notes 92 community chairmen statewide to sustain the program year round.
Postmaster General Jesse Donaldson proclaims next week as National Letter Writing Week and urges Americans to write to family friends and service members. He notes letters to armed forces bring comfort and express appreciation for their service. The Navy purchased 346 828 in value from civilian employers for beneficial suggestions in fiscal 1951.
A local column argues government policy resembles pampering a wild bear and mocks Freud theory and political decision making. The writer blames misplaced ideas for public behavior and cites Patton Berlin era events, claiming vast costs to taxpayers and urging practical, plain talk over theory.
A cow producing 8000 pounds of 4 percent milk yields 56 percent more protein 30 percent more non nitrogenous nutrients and 19 percent more mineral matter than the entire body of a fat steer weighing 1200 pounds.
Crossword puzzle listing multiple horizontal and vertical clues with numbers and terse hints across categories. Includes names, places, and common terms spanning Walter- themed entries, plants, animals, and scientific terms. The grid appears to mix foreign language hints with English definitions and partial phrases.
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