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27 Dec 1978
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Newspaper
New Mexico Gallup Independent
Location
Gallup, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1978
Page
1
The readable fragments mention a person who has not died and a possible misread sign. No other clear details, dates, places, or organizations are available.
The AP reports millions in CETA funds wasted in New Orleans amid long running mismanagement. FBI supervision covers payroll fraud embezzlement and political abuse as the Labor Department seeks $6.1 million in repayment and warns of potential loss of funds. Investigators note severe program flaws and limited oversight.
Transportation Secretary Brock Adams argues time is limited to replace internal combustion engines. He urges a government industry cooperative effort akin to the moon project, citing OPEC pressures, the need for new propulsion, and shared research between automakers and government agencies. He notes Ford visits and seeks a Detroit summit to accelerate energy efficient, consumer friendly cars.
John Swift 47 resumes ownership and management of the Trade Mart on south Second Street after a two year hiatus. He opened the discount store in 1967 and ran it until 1976 before selling to Elmer Curry and later buying back. He also operated Swift Tour Ice Company during the interim and plans future charges for Trade Mart, noting it is too early to specify.
Gallup police search for two escapees Ed White of Oklahoma and Jose Castillo a Mexican national who fled from the McKinley County Jail by breaking through a ceiling panel to a skylight and leaping to freedom. Castillo awaited deportation after a deferred burglary sentence.
Des Plaines investigators dig through a muddy crawl space beneath John Wayne Gacy Jr. s home as the toll of alleged victims rises to 32. Pathologist Dr. Robert Stein calls the case horrific and notes bodies found include four full remains and parts of a fifth.
Argonne National Laboratory recently wrapped a ten week environmental technology program for Hopi, Navajo, and Sioux students at Navajo Community College and western Montana colleges. The DOE funded course combined classroom work with on the job experience in forestry, land reclamation, and environmental protection. The effort aims to involve tribes more in decisions about development of coal, uranium, oil, and gas resources on tribal lands.
Gallup residents face new U.S. Postal Service rules on letter sizes with minimums of 8 by 3\4 inches and maximums of 11 by 6\1/4 inches. Smaller envelopes will be undeliverable and larger ones incur surcharges. Postmaster Michael Grossman notes delays until the Rate Commission sets the surcharge, while stores scramble with obsolete cards and invitations. The rules also address very thin or thick mail and aspect ratios, aiming to cut costs through uniform sizing and faster processing.
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