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Newspaper
Lovington Leader
Location
Lovington, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1950
Page
2
Agnes Kastner is listed as head and Veyney Publisher Assistant at the Lovington Leader established in 1909. The paper is an official U S Land Office publication, entered as a class matter at Lovington New Mexico Post Office and published by Lea County Publishing Company twice weekly on Tuesdays and Fridays.
Christy Morgan, former Hobbs advertising man for the mouthpiece, died Thursday in Farmington after an acute heart attack. He was 53, known for his work with the Lea County Publishing Co. and interest in the Flare and the Leader.
An alert describes a federal lease misdeed with an allowable 12 barrels a day but reported production around 42 daily. The note cites a Houston bank account showing $96,000 and warns the story will break soon despite attempts to bury it.
United Press reports President Truman aims to limit Formosa protection to the Korea conflict and UN decisions. MacArthur advocates keeping Formosa friendly, warning its loss would empower a future Communist drive. White House seeks to avoid war with China and maintain UN consensus amid Sino tensions.
The article notes summer elevates first aid needs for burns cuts and bruises and urges stocking medicines. It explains many modern antiseptics salves and tapes use petroleum products and that iodine and other items derive from crude oil brine and refining processes.
The season ends but bullshooting continues into winter. The Lions failed to win the series yet the town credits them for contributing to the community and the new ballpark. The cry for next year rewards remains clear as supporters applaud their efforts.
The piece warns of high Labor Day weekend traffic fatalities and injuries. It urges careful driving, staying alert to other cars, and avoiding speed or risky behaviors to prevent accidents and deaths. It notes past holiday casualty patterns and calls for responsible action to safeguard lives.
The Lovington Schools announce Sunday September 3 open house guided by the School Board Superintendent and assistants to tour the school plant. Invitees are urged to attend and to sign the attendance register to record names.
A transport officer at Gen. MacArthur's HQ notes the rapid move of personnel and cargo in Korea. He credits combined efforts of the transportation corps, sea and air services, the Eighth Army, Far East Air Forces, and the U S Navy for logistics superiority enabling U N operations.
Idaho politics sees Senator Glen H. Taylor labeled a has been after losing the primary to D Worth Clark. Clark secured 26 897 votes to Taylor 25 949 by a margin of 948. The result confirms Clark’s victory and Taylor’s political decline with no comment yet from Wallace era ally.
Lea County seeks genuine representation this term as Easley and Hallam face scrutiny over ties to the Hobbs political machine. The legislature will reveal if they act independently or under machine control.
A father and son joke about birthplace and nationality with a punchline on being "airborne" when born mid ocean and in flight. The exchange playfully explores identity and language without political stance.
In Lake Michigan a Red Cross swimming class halted when a supposed sea monster surfaced. A beaver was found aboard, suspected of guarding deposits of uranium. The traveling uranium prospecting school led by Lewis Prater attracted over 75 locals including veterans and new prospects.
New Mexico college officials disagree on the war’s impact on enrollment. Some forecast a 10 percent drop in male students, while others expect an increase. UNM cites draft boards delaying students as a stabilizing factor. ENMU Portales president Floyd D. Golden predicts a 10 percent fall. H W James of New Mexico Western foresees possible last year enrollment despite the war.
September 18 was set as the entry deadline for the fall dog show of the Permian Basin Kennel Club. The event will be held October 1 at 1 PM in Hobbs High School Gymnasium with trophies for best in show best in group and best local breed and dog in show.
The U S Department of Agriculture requires a quarantine for all imported live poultry prior to shipment into the United States to prevent Asiatic or European Newcastle Disease. The amendment to Order 379, effective in June, requires import permits for all regions except Canada and Mexico. Birds 60 days or older face at least a 15 day hold on arrival with inspections disinfection and blood tests. Shipments must include certificates stating free status from pullorum and other diseases verified by a government veterinarian.
James Beasley a 70 year old traveling horseshoe maker visits 12 to 14 county fairs in Illinois and neighboring states each summer. He notes a market boom for good horseshoes on the harness racing circuit and ties his family tradition to five generations in the sport. He also recounts licensing in 1913 and industry decline as cars replaced horses.
Governor Thomas Mabry defends the State Police while noting staffing rose from 41 to 57 but remains insufficient for 24 hour highway patrol. He cites FBI praise and outlines yearly activity including 1,700 accidents investigated, 30,000 assists, 139 orders, 147 stolen items recovered, 2,223 arrests, and $110,000 in fines.
Provincetown chef Pablo Ford shares a quirky favorite recipe line that would not aid a bride, beginning with Take half a heifer as part of a humorous cooking aside in a news brief.
Last Easter Nancy Ven able of Setahatchee Alabama braided a hat from corn shucks after a bonnet shortage. The church scene drew attention and she started a business making similar corn husk hats for other women.
Atlanta educators at Emory University consider removing traditional grade comparisons and replacing them with ratings based on individual progress rather than ranking students against peers.
State Health Officer James R. Scott reports bubonic plague in Cowles area along the Pecos River, first danger spot in San Miguel County. Fleas carrying plague found on deer mice northeast of Cowles, confined so far to rodents. warning issued against handling wild rodents dead or alive.
Farm and home agents are located in 3,000 counties across the United States. They work cooperatively by county offices, the extension service of the state agricultural college, and the federal agency to support local farming and home economics programs.
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