14 Jun 1978
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Newspaper
New Mexico Gallup Independent
Location
Gallup, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1978
Page
1
Bernalillo County District Court clerks report no record of an affidavit for a search warrant tied to a marijuana smuggling investigation in McKinley County. A court employee says there is nothing on file at this time in the criminal division.
SANTA FE AP Gallup liquor dealer Abe Garcia and the Organized Crime Prevention Commission must again determine if Garcia has handed over all requested records for the probe into the state liquor industry. Garcia testified he provided 16 boxes but cannot recall contents. The dispute follows an earlier court order demanding documents. meanwhile related affidavits and seizures tie to a McKinley County marijuana smuggling case involving a plane registered to Albert Marsh and linked figures.
Navajo Tribal Chairman Peter MacDonald voiced surprise at Vice Chairman Wilson Skeet announcing candidacy for chairman in the fall election. Skeet said he ran at friends’ urging, denying a third term as vice chair. The probe into NAPI finances and Skeet’s travel reimbursement case loom over the campaign as observers weigh running mates and party dynamics.
Albuquerque report notes seven and a half years after the first federal geothermal leasing law no commercial production on federal land. Officials blame resource unknowns, imperfect tech, high investment risk, and tax and price distortions. A streamlining task force seeks faster leases with area wide environmental assessments or phased analyses, aiming for Hawaii conference timing and hearings in Los Angeles, Salt Lake City, and Sacramento.
McKinley County plans a county wide water resource study to be funded with federal and state support. Ava Goldman, county planner, tells the planning commission the study would map available water and rights and may challenge state water regulations. The board discusses coordinating agency efforts and potential funding sources before the June meeting.
The McKinley County Planning Commission proposed a work session to discuss subdivision regulation revisions. A plan to require developers to provide money or land for open space to fund parks sparked concerns about future use and paperwork. Minor sums and exemption ideas were floated while other subdivision preapplications were tabled or continued.
Obituary notices report the deaths of Lorraine Pine and Ned Morgan. Services and memorial details appear on Page 6 with customary family acknowledgments and funeral arrangements referenced for each individual.
A heartfelt note expressing gratitude to friends and relatives for their generous support and kindness. The message mentions family roles and acknowledgments from the bereaved circle, framing a warm tribute to Helen Matkovich.
Mobutu Sese Seko agrees to foreign controls on Zaire's central bank and finance ministry in exchange for over 1 billion dollars to stabilize the economy and curb corruption. The package won preliminary backing at a conference of representatives from the United States, European countries, Canada, Iran, Japan, the IMF, the World Bank, and the EEC. Final approval by multiple governments and organizations is still required.
U S Senator Pete Domenici introduces the Uranium Miners Compensation Act of 1978 to upgrade state workmen's compensation, reduce litigation delays, fund research into “white lung” disease, and require insurers for states with inadequate coverage. The bill backs grants to UNM and other institutions and sets mining related cancer as employment linked after ten years.
Beginning classes on Chinese cooking and bridge lessons announced with contact number 722-4549 for information.
Washington Consumers Union charges the Dodge Omni and Plymouth Horizon have serious handling flaws making them unsafe. Chrysler denies the claim and promotes the models as well received. The group plans a news conference and film to illustrate the issue while noting the cars won Motor Trend’s car of the year designation.
Announcement of the Ag Service Corp 214 opening at Hill 863.9% 383, with Monday to Friday operations and residential service. Mentions Toots Convention and FHA VA FHA in unclear phrasing.
Window and door screen sale advertised as operating weekdays 8 to 6 and Saturday 8 to 5 at RBR Gas Shop located at 9373. Text emphasizes a limited time offer during the week.
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