28 Dec 1982
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Newspaper
New Mexico Gallup Independent
Location
Gallup, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1982
Page
1
The passage presents disjointed quotes about economic strain, military service, and family with mentions of Burke Jackson Holt and Christmas. It hints at enlistment, danger, and hardship, noting a man jumping in front of trains and difficulties finding work. The text is incomplete and lacks clear events.
Interior Secretary James Watt moves to remove wilderness protection from more than 805000 acres across ten Western states including New Mexico. Environmentalists say the action bypasses Congress and could affect over two million acres under study for potential wilderness designation. The vote, effective immediately, faces likely legal challenges from the Wilderness Society.
Interior Secretary James Watt rejected BLM NM recommendations to keep Bisti in wilderness study. About 47 areas were under study. 24 fall under Watt’s eliminated categories, including Bisti Badlands and El Malpais. Watt’s move to drop areas less than 5,000 acres and split estate lands reshapes potential wilderness designations in New Mexico.
State officials and the Department of Energy reach a supplemental agreement addressing off site WIPP concerns. The pact covers liability, emergency response, monitoring, highway improvements, and funding for a 30 year preparedness program tied to transportation of defense related radioactive waste to the WIPP site near Carlsbad.
A 35 member task force appointed by Gov. Bruce King urges stiffer penalties for drunken driving and pre arrest alcohol screening in crashes. It seeks a 90 day license suspension for BAC 0.10 or higher and makes vehicular homicide a second degree felony. Cost estimates total about 147000 in year one and 70000 annually thereafter.
The Dow Jones industrial average rose to 1070.55, a new high, as Fed policy makers signaled further rate cuts. Analysts credit hopes for lower rates and looser monetary policy for driving the rally. Bethlehem Steel warned of up to 10,000 jobs cut in a $750 million to $850 million restructuring plan. Eastern Airlines and Pan Am unveiled travel promotions to spur winter travel, including free child fares with an adult on major routes and $90 one way fares to 27 cities.
A garbled restaurant card notes Genaro's 600 W Hill will close for two weeks with a planned January 11 re opening. It mentions Culpepper Cattle Co and Benny Padilla Sr expressing thanks to friends and relatives for support during a loss. Eldorado Restaurant and Lounge remains open 24 hours at 1805 West 66 with contact 722 3825.
Miami rallies from behind to beat Buffalo 27 10 as the regular season nears its end. Playoff implications loom with makeup games and several teams still vying for spots.
East German television host Kar Eduard von Schnitzler delivers a twenty minute segment each Monday on Black Channel highlighting discontent with state policies and social conditions. The program frames criticism as a cathartic outlet for viewers facing shortages and censorship.
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