08 Dec 1979
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Newspaper
New Mexico Gallup Independent
Location
Gallup, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1979
Page
1
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The feature asks why women are more affected than men by low mood, why it spikes at Christmas, and what can be done. It argues mood disorders are a modern illness, discuss prevention and treatment, and promises other items like a football quiz, Mary Martin at 66, and safety rules for Christmas trees and decorations.
The text notes James Reston urging President Carter to draw on deep religious beliefs to influence Iran hostage matters. It mentions Cyrus Vance's planned European trip for Iran talks, Bob Bergland defending farm policies amid hearings, and unrelated notes about a submarine captain named Crazy Ivan and fuel tax debates on other pages.
A Monday night disaster in Cincinnati left seven people asphyxiated in a stampede while seeking seals at a rock concert. The incident prompted discussions on crowd safety and event oversight amid ongoing investigative notes from the Leisure section.
Gallup area residents will tour the new Career Education Building this weekend as Hall’s College Center unveils space for office occupations nursing welding drafting and health and physical education courses. Director Dr Donald Gatzke cites plans for full program offerings next September plus joint facilities with the college’s other buildings and landscaping. Holiday open house features a tree Santa Wingate Choir and a showing of the film Oh God with activities from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Sunday and a 2 p.m. magic show in Gurley Hall lobby.
100 miners at United Nuclear Corporation Church Rock mine face layoffs amid cash flow strain from the three month mill shutdown and tailings spill. Local officials expect limited impact on Gallup as the layoff could trim the city economy by under 2 million dollars yearly, with recruits likely from other area mines. Gala merchants recall a 180 million year retail base, warning the disruption is painful yet not catastrophic.
Navajo Tribal Chairman Peter MacDonald announced six energy producing projects on Navajo lands and the formation of a Navajo Energy Authority to formulate and administer tribal energy policy. He spoke after a CERT meeting and ahead of winter tribal council deliberations to create an integrated program for the tribe.
The Navajo Energy Authority would give the tribal government a legal mechanism to hire its own energy development planners and craft development strategies. Proposed projects include a Goal Liquefaction plant in Four Corners, an electrical generation plant, and a uranium development project as part of a two day talk with federal state and private sector reps.
Rehoboth Christian Hospital will add Dr John Mezolf ophthalmologist and Dr Kathy Mezolf pediatrician to its medical team in March. The couple, previously at Cibola Medical Center, have ties to the hospital from medical school externships in 1970.
Readers are asked to share their most memorable Christmas experiences for publication in a special Christmas Eve edition. Send typed, double spaced recollections titled Memorable Christmas to The Independent P.O. Box 1210 Gallup NM 87301 or deliver to 103 West Azté.c Ave.
Dr. Timothy Fleming will assume as Gallup Medical Center service unit director, succeeding Dr. Michael Ogden who left to practice specialized medicine. Fleming comes from public health and Indian health service roles, with a background in family medicine, education, and administration at Northern Arizona University and the University Health Center. He and his wife Carole have two young daughters.
Local ads showcase J C Penney clearance on recliners and 50 percent off jewelry at Indian jewelry shops. Notices promote Sunday hours at Tony's Record Shop and Shalimar Inn with live music and cover charges, plus events at UNM Gallup branch and Queen's Dance Hall.
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