National Political Pot Boils as Eisenhower Eyes Campaign
Republican National Chairman Leonard Hall predicts a 15 to 22 seat GOP gain in the House while praising a hopeful but hard fought national outlook. Eisenhower heads to a three day Far West tour as policy talk unfolds with Meany criticizing labor policy and Senator Ervin urging a pre-election Senate session. Maine Governor-elect Edmund Muskie credits Nixon campaigning for his win.
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Leonard Hall
Eisenhower
Hall
Denver
Hal
Ezra Benson
McCarthy
Sam Ervin
North Carolina
Senate
AF of L
Los Angeles
George Meany
James Mitchell
Mitchell
Meany
Maine
Edmund Muskie
Newsweek Magazine
Nixon
Hobbs Man Injured in High Speed Wreck Near Hobbs
Jared Young Steel 44 of 404 West Park Hobbs was severely injured when his 1951 Plymouth Sedan rolled twice on State Highway 18 about 11 miles north of Hobbs. Investigating trooper said speed over 70 mph caused loss of control. Steel was thrown clear and later hospitalized. He faces reckless driving charges amid evidence of drinking.
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Jared Young Steel
West Park
Hobbs
Winberly
Steel
Lea County General Hospital
Lovington
Wimberly
Injuries Prompt Damages and Divorces in 1953 Case
Ike Barnes awarded 15000 in damages for injuries including multiple fractures to the left leg forearm right tibia and foot with amputation partial. Patricia Louise Berglan granted divorce from George Nolan Berglan with custody of three children. Marjorie Cates granted divorce from Derwood Belmont Cates with custody of two children and 50 monthly support.
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Ike Newton Barnes
F. Moran, Inc
Patricia Louise Berglan
George Nolan Berglan
Marjorie Cates
Derwood Belmont Cates
Wright Returns Home From Hospital
W A Wright is home from the hospital where he underwent treatment and is reported to be much improved and progressing well.
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W. A. Wright
Wright
Former Mayor Heads Packing Shed Committee
Former Mayor Phil Robinson was elected president of the community packing shed corporation. Clyde Lawson as vice president John Connell secretary treasurer and Mary Faulkner Payne recording secretary joined Hubert Gill Bob Walton on the board. 36 stockholders had invested 5000 with a goal of 6000. a lease option was discussed. next board meeting set for 7 30 p m at the Chamber of Commerce.
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Phil Robinson
Town Hall
Clyde Lawson
John Connell
Mary Faulkner Payne
Hubert
Bob Walton
Hubert Gill
Chamber of Commerce
Stockton frames tax reform as prerequisite to funding
Stockton, the major Republican candidate, accused Simms in Albuquerque of promising a million dollars in campaign pledges without detailing funding. He urged basic studies of New Mexico's tax and organizational structure before further spending, saying taxing more would push residents to the limit.
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Stockton
Albuquerque
Simms
New Mexico
Old Mule Shelby Miss-D N Ray Aged 44 Years
The article notes a mule owned by D N Ray in Shelby Mississippi is 44 years old, equating to about 125 human years in longevity.
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Shelby Miss
D. N. Ray
Lea County Tax Rates Rise in Most Communities
County Assessor Mrs. Tatum reports Lea County tax figures show higher rates in all communities except Levington. Eunice jumps to 54.37 per thousand with a 35.79 increase, Hobbs rises 7.67, and Jals and Tatum also advance. School rates delayed will raise totals. 1955 assessments await final school figures before notices go out.
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Lea County
Ravenell Tatum
Levington
Eunice
Tatum
Lovington
Jal
Hobbs
War
Lovington Widow Appeals Ruling in Trucking Collision Case
Carrie Belle Smith of Lovington appeals a Lea County district court verdict that favored Ferguson Trucking Co of Artesia. She sought 100000 dollars for her husband's death after a collision near Tatum on October 24 of last year.
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Lovington
Carrie Belle Smith
State Supreme Court
Ferguson Trucking Company of
Artesia
Ferguson Company
Tatum
Lea County
Smith
Fire Prevention Week Proclaimed by Governor Mechem
Governor Edwin L. Mechem proclaims Fire Prevention Week in New Mexico starting October 3. He warns the nation cannot afford the $1 billion in fire losses and 11 000 lives lost each year and urges state agencies and organizations to cooperate in fire safety efforts.
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Santa Fe
Edwin L. Mechem
New Mexico
Voters Urged to Register in Lea County
Lea County residents who want to vote in the November 4 election must register at the County Clerk's office by October 4.
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Lea County
Deer Hunters Sighting In Match Sunday Near Halliburton
A sighting in match for all deer hunters is set for Sunday September 26 at 1 30 pm one mile east of the Halliburton plant. The Lovington Gun Club organizes the event for rifle and pistol shooting with no charge. For more information contact Al Savisky at 6 1421.
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Halliburton
Lovington Gun Club
al Savisky
U S Official Urges Growers to Hire Their Own Labor
U S Immigration Commissioner Lieutenant General Joseph M Swing told the Texas Citrus and Vegetable Growers and Shippers in Dallas at their 12th annual convention that the nation should gradually stop acting as the hiring agent for Mexican farm workers. He said growers prefer to select and hire workers themselves, doing so more economically and with better results. He cited satisfactory results in the east with migrant labor from the British West Indies.
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Dallas
Texas
U. S
Joseph M. Swing
Texas Citrus and Vegetable Growers and Shippers
Swing
British West Indies
Lea County WWI veterans urged to send names for memorial
Jesse A. Benson, chairman of the Lea County Memorial in Lovington, asks all men who served in World War I and lived in what is now Lea County between 1917 and 1918 to send their full names to the County Clerk in Lovington. He notes there is no official WWI record for the area, and aims to include these veterans alongside World War II and Korean War members.
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Jesse A. Benson
Lea County Memorial
Lovington
Lea
Lea County
Thegr
Benson
Albert Thompson Reappointed to Lea County Hospital Board
Albert Thompson of Hobbs was reappointed to the Lea County Hospital Board for five years starting October 4, 1954. A bid of 5898.06 from Mayor General Tire Service for tires and tubes was declared the lowest and accepted.
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iAlbert Thompson
Hobbs
Lea County Hospital Board
Mayor
General Tire Service
Wildcats Aim For First Victory Over Hobbs Since 1943
Lovington prepares for a Friday night clash with Hobbs Eagles at Wildcat Stadium. Lovington seeks its first win over Hobbs since 1943 after a 33 to 20 win in Hobbs four decades ago. kickoff is 730 pm, tickets cost 1.00 for adults and 0.50 for students with bands performing at halftime.
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Lovington High School
Wildcats
Hobbs Eagles
Hobbs
Wildcat
Lovington
Boteler
Willoughby
Eagles
Artesia
Panthers
Kermit High
Duncan
Oklahoma
Eagle
Campbell brothers plan $65,000 grain storage project
John and Charlie Campbell will build a grain storage near Campbell's Farm and Ranch Supply. The facility will hold ten steel tanks 21 feet in diameter and 60 feet high plus two tanks 15 feet in diameter and 60 feet high. The circular steel tanks represent an investment of about $65,000.
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Campbell Brothers
John and
Charlie
Campbell
Mechem condemns “same old gang” at GOP rally in Albuquerque
Governor Edwin L. Mechem told about 150 people at Jefferson Junior High School that the same old gang is trying to take over the state government. He promoted Republican candidate Alvin Stockton while omitting any mention of his own bid. Attendees included congressional hopefuls Warren Cobean and Tom Childers.
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United Press
Edwin L. Mechem
Albuquerque
Jefferson
Mechem
Alvin Stockton
Warren Cobean
Tom Childers
Faye Dodson Improving After Illness at Hobbs
Mrs. Faye Dodson is reported to be recovering from a serious strept throat attack that led to paralysis in her right arm and leg. She was rushed to Lea County Hospital at Hobbs last Saturday where polio was feared. Dodson serves as secretary to Sheriff Jewell McAdoo.
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Faye Dodson
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New Presbyterian
Gordon Garlington, Jr
First Presbyterian Church
Princeton
Navy
Bud Myers
Myers Motor Co
Larry Grouse
Carrol Howard
American Automobile Association
U.S
Campbell's
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