17 Dec 1982
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Newspaper
New Mexico Gallup Independent
Location
Gallup, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1982
Page
1
The line presents a fragmentary exchange centered on a claim of right to a title and companionship with a small dog, implying a dispute or assertion of ownership or priority by a speaker named Randy.
Mayor Wayne Lewis announces two key moves in Gallup's finance department. Internal auditor Aine Kirk will become finance director on Monday, while John Womack shifts from finance director to comptroller. Debbie Morgan resigns to join First Interstate Bank. The city will advertise for Kirk's replacement and sets ranges for salaries.
Mario Estrada plans to be bundled for Santa’s visit this year at 22 months old. He asks for a jacket gloves an E T hat belt T shirt cars and a big truck. He is the son of Sandra Estrada of Gallup.
Two McKinley County commissioners denied licenses for two proposed liquor outlets on N.M. 32 south of Gallup citing health safety and welfare concerns. Opponents cited alcohol-related traffic fatalities and budget strains for fire police and health services. Bowman Begay abstained Vanderwagen supported licenses while votes opposed further highway 32 bars.
A U S District Court jury in Santa Fe acquitted Paul Brown of assault with intent to commit bodily harm against Navajo Officer Elaine Becenti. Trial evidence included Becenti testimony of a shot fired and a attempted reload thwarted by a jammed rifle. Other testimony placed a man raising a weapon toward Becenti’s vehicle.
Inside today notes the Hopi Reservation centennial and the long running Navajo Hopi land dispute. It mentions ongoing legal and congressional actions with limited settlement prospects. Also references opinion and Living pages, plus various brief items on realignment plans, a crash investigation, EPA contempt citation, medical optimism, home telephone changes, and TV listings.
The Board of Educational Finance asks the state Finance Committee for a 208.3 million dollar higher education allocation for 1983 84 a 10 percent rise over current funding. LFC chair Rep John Mershon warns revenues may be bleak and tax hikes could be needed, while university leaders pledge to live within budgets and help grow the economy. The plan preserves instruction and general spending and funds specific programs including a new Santa Fe Community College and the NM Tech research push.
United States senators Domenici of New Mexico and Udall of Arizona announce a compromise on foreign uranium contracts. The plan includes a study trigger and an amendment aimed at moving a nuclear policy measure to the Senate before session end. The two sought to retain provisions they view as beneficial while avoiding a Senate hold.
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