07 Dec 1978
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Newspaper
New Mexico Gallup Independent
Location
Gallup, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1978
Page
1
Partial OCR reveals scattered phrases referencing a long vanished group called ItA and a possible alliance with the Muisca. The lines hint at years of assembly and a complex historic relationship, but readable details are sparse and jeopardize firm conclusions.
Maricopa County Supervisor Hawley Atkinson will remain as chairman of the Navajo Hopi Relocation Commission despite a near removal bid by Senator Dennis DeConcini. He said he would stay until he feels ineffective. The commission oversees the relocation of about 3,500 Navajos and 32 Hopis from 1.8 million acres of formerly joint-use land.
The Independent staff and drivers, including vice president of finance Robert Zollinger and managing editor Don Green, battled a severe snow storm to distribute 96 percent of the paper. Deliveries reached Ramah and Zuni areas, with limited failures in Crownpoint and nearby schools, as routes went out partially.
Navajo Tribal employees were told to report home at noon as heavy snow blanketed the region. Roads are snow packed and dangerous with I-40 closed briefly, Kayenta and Tuba City hardest hit, schools canceled, and a plan to deliver food to stranded families is under preparation. Police seek a witness to a Route 63 fatal vehicle pedestrain crash.
TVA officials propose public meetings to explain uranium development and potential risks. They outline five safety steps for accidents, emphasize quick cleanup by the milling company, and warn about chemical kidney effects versus radiation, citing a Colorado incident and urging emergency crews to stay alert.
The 1979 Gallup McKinley County Heart Association fund drive aims for 6600, with Richard Kauzlaric named campaign chairman. A one day drive during heart month is planned, urging community groups and mothers to canvass neighborhoods. Kauzlaric to appoint neighborhood and events chairs, and has real estate and insurance background.
Gallup reports show six inch snowfall subsiding but roads remain snowpacked and slick from the Arizona New Mexico boundary to Grants. Twenty four traffic accidents occurred with one injury in a collision of two snowplows and a semi near Fort Wingate. Flights canceled yesterday but resume Thursday afternoon. trains running with no reported issues. City crews spread cinders and clear snow while Sunnyside Center stays closed. Roads near Grants remain treacherous, temperatures near minus five early morning, forecasted colder with possible minus ten to minus fifteen tonight. Weather advisory extends to southern and eastern New Mexico with continued cold through Friday.
The Gallup Country Club invites members to its annual Christmas party this Saturday at 7 P.M. featuring dinner and dancing. Reservations are requested to secure seating. The event expects a festive evening with club members and guests in attendance.
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