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Newspaper
Lovington Leader
Location
Lovington, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1950
Page
6
The U S Bureau of Mines reports record high anti knock ratings for gasoline, signaling greater economy and power for motorists. About 400 refining companies have intensified competition since World War II, with over $7 billion invested to expand and modernize facilities for better fuel quality.
The text explains that refinery progress relies on ongoing scientific research to improve gasoline efficiency and yield. It notes major industry investment, postwar engine needs, and methods like tetraethyl lead and catalytic cracking, highlighting a collaboration between oil and auto sectors to boost fuel performance and economy.
Skelt Williams longtime Lovington resident is critically ill in a Lubbock hospital after surgery. Monday morning reports indicated his death was expected at any time.
Over four million bottles sold for relief of distress from stomach and duodenal ulcers and excess acid. Claims improved digestion, sour stomach, gas, heartburn, and sleeplessness. Promotion invites readers to ask for "Willard's Message" at City Drug Store and Nowell Drug Store.
The Agriculture Department reports significant progress in creating a high yielding rubber plant strain. Scientists say it can be grown on two million acres of Texas dry lands and possibly California range lands. Wartime irrigation tests were costly and Congress ordered production stopped.
New Jersey Supreme Court upholds daily reading from the old testament in public schools. The rule allows at least five verses of scripture and a customary Lord's Prayer not made compulsory. Challenge by United Secularists of America failed.
Doctors dentists and veterinarians line up at draft boards as 19 000 medical men are ordered to register with many to be in uniform by year end. Draft Director Hershey forecasts possible induction of married men and even some fathers to reach three million servicemen by next June. Governor Mabry emphasizes record and retirement from office. Clovis Democrat Sedillo claims Mechem cannot meet promises with a Democratic legislature in 17 counties and 22 Democratic candidates set to run unopposed.
The story notes a heated election context in New Mexico with Republicans in Hot Springs attacking liquor control as a one man operation. Democrats campaign from Roswell to Tucumcari led by Gov Mabry promising tax cuts and strong state pride amid GOP charges of falsehoods. Ed Mechem calls liquor licenses detached from politics. At Roswell Mabry and Miles launch the Southwestern Cattle Festival with Miles accusing Republicans of pandering to powerful interests.
Miss Dykstra and her Home Economics students visited the Tiny Tots at the Kindergarten. Children heard a dogs story and shared tales of home pests. Fire prevention Week included a Lovington Fire Station trip with the fire truck and equipment demo. A farm visit showed ducks bees and turkeys. Minor notes mention absences and a family trip.
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