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Newspaper
Lovington Leader
Location
Lovington, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1950
Page
2
Symington argues for strict economy curbs and warns against greed in business and labor. He favors selective price controls to curb unfair rises and profiteering while proposing strong credit restraints and much higher taxes to finance the rearmament on a pay-as-you-go basis, reducing purchasing power to match goods.
United Press notes that a Truman veto could pit the president against his own party as Democrats face a tough measure aimed at curbing Communist influence. The bill would bar Communist action and front groups from government and defense jobs, using disclosure to remove fellow travelers.
United Nations forces in Korea face a likely invasion scenario as Kardelj proposes a UN light commission to settle the war and a plebiscite in Korea. The plan risks US blindness to a fair election and potential red gains, while concerns grow over rightist dictatorship in South Korea after the war.
The Supreme Court agreed to decide if a state may excuse daily newspapers from general libel damages when a retraction is printed timely. The case, by Erwin Werner, challenges California libel law and its damages rule. Werner appeals a California reversal of a lower court ruling.
Department of Agriculture plans 1951 acreage allocations as Brannan urges high production with minimal labor and warns against broad price controls. He vows to keep land intact, supply insecticides and machinery, and balance warlike output with civilian needs. Colonel Omer cites a 3,000,000 man draft goal from ages 19 to 25 by July, urging use of nonstandard workers where possible.
Washington Republican leader and two time GOP presidential hopeful calls on President Truman to appoint General Douglas MacArthur as Supreme Commander of all American military interests in the Far East. The request reflects Stassen’s strong push for an aggressive U S posture in Asia during the early Cold War period.
A collection of deeds and assignments recorded October 5 1950 at Lovington shows transfers and liens in Hobbs including Lot 6 Block 110 HP Add to A C Singer executrix Clement Hendricks, multiple parcels in Hobbs and Jal with small stamp costs, oil and gas lease assignments, and partial releases. Also noted is Harold Stassen radio address criticizing Truman’s Asia policy and MacArthur’s advice, aired nationwide via NBC with Wake Island reference.
Legal notices announce the executrix Linda Gay Rollyson with York & Schubert seeking probate of the Kirk Rollyson will. Creditors must file claims within six months from August 11, 1950, at the Lea County District Court Clerk in Lovington. Other notices list transfers, estate actions, and a November 10, 1950 hearing for R Theodore Stentzel estate.
Ancient probate notices in Lea County New Mexico announce ancillary executors William Andrew Phillips and Hubbard Colley filed to determine heirship of Sarah Elizabeth Phillips. Hearing set for November 10 1950 at 10 00 A M in Loving ton court with Heidel Swarthout as attorneys. The notice carries seal and dates September 27 1950.
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