21 Dec 1982
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 10 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
New Mexico Gallup Independent
Location
Gallup, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1982
Page
1
Local retailer advertises fall colors sale with significant price cuts on jeans and other apparel. The promotional copy highlights strong savings across multiple items as shoppers prepare for seasonal wardrobes.
Agnetha Jaime Gloshay, 15 months, of Alvin and Beverly Gloshay in Navajo New Mexico, has a long Christmas wish list for Santa. She hopes for a Collie, stuffed animals, and Uncle Albert to return from the Navy for the holidays.
Wilbert Pioche proposes repeal of the 1979 Navajo pension plan that paid councilors 10 percent for life and officers 6.2 percent. A new plan blends 1973 deferred compensation with retiree benefits, offering age 60 eligibility and reduced early options, aiming to curb potential bankruptcy while preserving key benefits for tribal leaders and employees.
Gallup McKinley County School District announced the Feb 1 election filing deadline is 5 p.m. December 28, with offices closed for Christmas. Three candidates filed for each of the two six year terms, and ballot positions will be drawn January 7. McKinley County residents may register today.
The Navajo Election Board of Supervisors dis approved Shiprock chapter plans for an interim president election, postponing the vote until after January 11 inauguration of Navajo Chairman-elect Peterson Zach. Nominees include Duane Yazzie and Orville Tsinnie. winner serves about six months until full term elections next summer.
Retail notice announces a storewide sale with 20 percent off before holidays. Visa Mastercard and American Express accepted. Includes branding All Seasons N3 Sports and a pre holiday promotion.
Superintendent Sam Crow warned Gallup-McKinley districts will have a lean year in 1983 as the Legislature reviews funding for the current and next year. Options from the Public School Finance Division range from flat funding to modest increases, with a 5.97 percent rise possible. The board approved a calendar with Christmas and spring breaks and discussed Title IV funds, Johnson O'Malley transfers, and reinstating full-time kindergarten.
The EPA identified four New Mexico sites among the nation’s most dangerous toxic locations. State officials say cleanup negotiations are underway, with $350,000 allotted for initial investigation and feasibility steps. Reclamation could take years as parties are sought and potential costs recovered if responsible entities do not volunteer.
Inside today the visit of King Hussein to Washington is described as potentially fateful as President Reagan leans on the king for Middle East peace plans. The piece notes the pivotal role of the royal visit in shaping policy.
Crownpoint area faced an electrical outage of up to two hours after an alien line failed. Continental Divide Electrical Cooperative in Grants reported power dropped shortly after 4 30 a.m. and was restored in stages by 8 a.m. Crews were assessing damage with Little Water to Standing Rock and areas north affected. Butane generators at Crownpoint Indian Health Service Hospital cut in within five seconds of the outage, preserving patient care though prolonged loss could have affected heating sourced from Bureau of Indian Affairs boilers.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.