05 Jun 1984
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Newspaper
New Mexico Gallup Independent
Location
Gallup, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1984
Page
1
Fair weather likely Wednesday with yesterday’s high of 80 degrees at 2 30 p m and a low of 52 at 6 00 a m recorded downtown in Gallup at the Independent office.
In Alaska a division grows between residents, lawyers, judges, and Gov Bill Sheffield as public land use becomes a heated dispute. Illegal squatters rise, defining trespass amid a sparsely populated state, triggering renewed contention.
A Tucson church leader at the forefront of the sanctuary movement says government efforts to cut the flow of Central American refugees by arresting church workers will instead spur churches to greater efforts. The minister argues arrests undermine humanitarian aims and will provoke renewed church activism.
Former 1st Lt. Martin Lederhandler AP photographer and sole active AP shooter from D Day recalls his 1964 Normandy return. He revisits the invasion site with the 4th Infantry Division Signal Corps Battalion and notes the contrast between that wartime landing and today a peaceful, landborne visit.
AT and T announces a loyalty ploy offering residential customers discounts on a wide range of goods from microwave ovens to airplane tickets to encourage continued use of its services.
The Gallup Independent, 1984 edition, 16 pages in one section and advertising supplements. This entry notes the USPS cataloging, identifying the issue format and publication scope for distribution and archival reference.
Thoreau officials will drain the 250000 gallon storage tank to replace a cracked 18 inch valve. The fix, expected to take a day, should not interrupt service though leakage has wasted about a million gallons monthly.
Tribal data show gradual economic improvement as the Zah Begay administration promotes private sector growth. A 15 month Small Business Development Report notes progress since February 1983 with a new department, streamlined site leasing aimed at 1–2 month approvals, and proposed tribal licenses and taxes to fund operations.
Nine months after the Justice Department sued Gallup over hiring practices alleged to discriminate against Indians and women, pre-trial discovery continues. City Attorney Parmelee says trial earliest in October. DOJ interviews department heads and will prepare a statistics report.
Staff photo by Don Armstrong shows Misty Mecale six and Kelly Charles five, back left, sliding at the St Francis Elementary School playground as their kindergarten class ends for summer. Misty is daughter of Ralph and Margaret Mecale. Kelly is daughter of Guy and Joan Charles.
Forest Service officials say McGaffey and Quaking Aspen campgrounds in the Cibola National Forest require a $5 per camp unit fee for all picnic areas. Public confusion over rules persists as signs emphasize payment, with officers enforcing compliance during Memorial Day weekend. The self service pay station aids limited staffing.
Interior Department plans area staff reductions in the Navajo Bureau of Indian Affairs effective June 18. Undersecretary Ken Smith said nationwide cuts to save over 10 million dollars forced the move after delays due to Navajo objections. The Navajo office had postponed layoffs. exact numbers remain uncertain.
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