12 Jun 1981
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Newspaper
New Mexico Gallup Independent
Location
Gallup, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1981
Page
1
Fragmentary text mentions ladies toast and brands on display with partial names like D N SEA and SSANDRA on a floor layout, suggesting a catalog or store feature. Limited readable details prevent a precise event, date, or location.
Readable fragments indicate a parade event titled PaRODEO with dates 19 20 and ages or groups 7 8 9. Details are unclear but imply a local celebration featuring junior participants and a sales or display moment for plain T shirts and related apparel.
A fire caused heavy smoke damage at a The Merchants Bank branch on Aztec Avenue in Gallup early Thursday evening. Trash beside a hot water heater in the utility room ignited, prompting evacuation of three employees and timely action by Deputy Fire Chief Fred DiGregorio. No injuries reported as crews contained the blaze and ventilated the building. branch to remain closed today with reopening planned for Monday.
A 28 year old Chinie, Ariz., man Tom Doe fell from a chain link fence at a Gallup railroad yard and was found by Officer A J Calderon. He was treated at Gallup Indian Medical Center for injuries. Police also reported burglar alarm activity at Sunburst, with an iron grill removed but nothing missing. In separate incidents two officers were assaulted and two injuries occurred in downtown.
Gallup firefighters contained a brush fire of about half an acre near the Hogback on East Aztec after a fireworks flare up Thursday night. Firecrackers were blamed for most calls as fireworks permissible between June 27 and July 4 per city ordinance.
A heartfelt thanks to all who offered comfort, love, and prayers to the Wendle Merrill family during their time of need. The community's support is deeply appreciated and warmly remembered.
A Crownpoint man, Harold Manuelito, 29, was cited for driving while intoxicated reckless driving and no driver's license after a head on collision with a northbound car driven by 19 year old Dianna Morales. Morales was treated at McKinley General Hospital and released.
Cash paid for scrap silver and gold by Rovigh Industrial Trading. Irregular text suggests a trading notice or advertisement.
The Board of Educational Finance in Gallup approved a 1,593,900 budget for UNM Gallup with no local campus cuts. Instructional funds rise 22.8 percent to 842,300, student services 142,000, institutional support 233,200, and plant operation 186,400 to cover new buildings.
An opinion piece argues schools have not provided answers to city youths facing poverty and neglect. It notes many socialize on the streets and rely on welfare while awaiting help or attention from authorities.
Industry blocked the Nuclear Regulatory Commission plan to present expert witnesses on New Mexico tailings disposal rules based on federal guidelines. EIB chair Hensley denied the panel format after objections by United Nuclear Corp. lawyer Crout. Miller faced probing questions as Crout sought technical bases for key standards. The hearing, part of a fight over whether state rules should follow federal guidelines or risk NRC control, continued into a second day with testimony scheduled to resume.
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