12 Dec 1983
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Newspaper
New Mexico Gallup Independent
Location
Gallup, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1983
Page
1
Colder weather arrives with a high of 62 degrees recorded at 3 16 p m and a low of 26 degrees at 5 30 a m. The Gallup Independent office logged the temperatures yesterday.
In Gallup four year old Anthony Martinez seeks a Star Wars action figure set and a Smurf guitar for the holidays. He is the son of Anthony and Frances Martinez.
Tucson police fine tune a checkpoint system to catch drunk drivers after initial tests on Friday and Saturday nights. A spokesman calls the first run an educational experience for both officers and the public and promises a new and improved approach next time.
A huge mudslide swept down from a waterlogged hill north of downtown Seattle early Sunday. The slide destroyed an office, overturned cars, and covered a major street in thick mud as emergency crews assess damage and clear the roadway. The event prompted street closures and safety warnings.
Ordinary shoppers fret over catalog ordering delays and mix ups as the holiday season nears. The note highlights how common problems with catalogs affect households awaiting gifts and bonuses, reflecting seasonal routines and customer service strain.
A waitress at a gourmet restaurant admitted drinking before being stopped for DUI. She acknowledged sampling the Cherries Jubilea and three crepes Surette sauces prior to serving them, a detail noted on page 13.
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A dump truck exploded inside the U S Embassy compound after crashing through the gate in Kuwait City, killing four people and wounding about 14. Five other blastshit sites including the French Embassy and the airport, injuring around 40. no Americans were killed. A suspect Arab security guard and a technician at the airport died. one cab passenger survived. A defused car bomb near the Passport Office was also reported. A group calling itself Islamic Holy War claimed responsibility.
Howard Shaver of the New Mexico Health Association told hospital officials and local leaders that the 1984 legislature will focus on education taxes and banking issues with limited health care debate. The discussion centers on a new payment plan pressuring hospitals to operate more efficiently and economically.
Shaver outlined a shift from retrospective to prospective payments for Medicare to curb costs. Hospitals would be paid a fixed rate per diagnosis under Diagnostic Related Groups, incentivizing efficiency. A similar plan for Medicaid counties is under study by the Health and Environment Department task force.
Santa Claus waved merrily at motorists on 66 Avenue Saturday with helper Ryan Carabajal at the Chamber of Commerce event. The scene featured children including Gwendolyn Blueyes, age five, as Santa listened to Christmas wishes and greeted families.
The San Juan River Regional Coal Team in Albuquerque will hear reports on several items and is not expected to take major action on the federal coal leasing plan valued at about 17 billion dollars for up to 3.1 billion tons in northwest New Mexico. Subgroup reports on fair market value for 2.2 billion tons of non competitive leases and proposed coal land trades near Abshiste path and Lee Ranch are due. The meeting may be followed by a February 15 session.
President Reagan saluted the nation’s armed forces and declared our days of weakness are over amid troop withdrawals from Grenada and ongoing Lebanon duties. He urged defense buildup, noting up-to-date equipment and greater mobility, while stressing freedom’s price and government responsibility to aid threatened citizens. The address highlighted a 22 percent Pentagon budget rise and continued Marine deployment.
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