15 Jun 1978
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Newspaper
New Mexico Gallup Independent
Location
Gallup, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1978
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR reads like a court or legal notice with references to a case, justice, and area identifiers. Names and dates are unclear, but indicates discussion of decisions and review processes, possibly involving a U S Congress region. Contact numbers appear as part of the notice.
A fragment lists two sided mower sushers of grass with a starter Sal T Lift 8 inch roller bearing and gear bagging with shear-pin ed kink resistant Mr gear bagging. Engine can start. ARE RE INC contact 863-4261.
McKinley County approves a water resource study with Ava Goldman noting high costs and the need for federal and state funding. The commission also forms a Prewitt fire district, approves railroad crossings, bids on Thoreau water system work, and expands nutrition sites under SB 176 funding.
Eastern Bureau reports New Mexico will spend 20.3 million on energy impacted northwest roads under contract and seek bids on 37.8 million more in 18 months. State Highway Department chief Fred O Cheskey outlines plans to publish 12 to 18 month road needs, press legislators, and accelerate right of way and design work. Local officials stress roads 71 and 44 and U.S. 64 Bloomfield to Blanco are most critical as energy development strains the grid. San Juan leaders and energy reps urge state funding and durable fixes to relieve chronic repairs.
ONRS director James Notah expects to resolve issues with the federal Revenue Sharing office by month’s end, with about 1.3 million items questioned and remaining funds to be accounted. The October distribution remains $3.02 million plus $141,066 in carryovers as a public hearing in Window Rock discusses how allocations may be used by communities under federal rules.
Washington AP reports backers of labor law revisions remain short of 60 votes needed to break a lengthy filibuster. In New Mexico and Tohatchi, planning advances include six community sites, recreation facilities, a $12 million high school project, and fire protection measures. Senate efforts face ongoing opposition and potential further concessions before a final vote.
President Carter disclosed IRS findings show an extra $160 in tax for one year and a potential refund of about $5,000 to $6,000 for another year not included in the audit. He noted the news came Wednesday morning and that press secretary Powell expects 1977 figures ready Thursday.
A White House briefing cites reliable U S intelligence linking Cuban support to Katangan exile forces from 1975, with Cuba providing equipment and reorganization in Angola. The summary notes Cubans did not necessarily participate in the Shaba invasion, while shielding sources and avoiding Zairian attribution.
The 10th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled eagle feather regulations unconstitutional for Santa Fe artifact dealers. The 11 page opinion last week allows sale under certain conditions, upholding rights to sell feathers legally obtained before the Migratory Bird Treaty Act or Eagle Protection Act. Dealers sued in 1975 against the Interior Department and Fish and Wildlife Service, arguing enforcement violated property rights and lawful occupation. The court rejected arguments that acts only target living birds, and said registration, affidavits, and expert exams could enforce the laws on pre enactment feather parts.
McKinley County Commission approved a 2 370 849 dollar budget for the coming fiscal year at a regular meeting. The largest item is 1 220 147 dollars for the general fund with 197 415 moved to other lines. Revenue sharing totals 976 028 dollars including 285 026 newly added from state sources and a 10 000 dollar surplus expected. Road work is slated for 418 383 dollars and food services 120 000 with 102 346 funded initially. Principal payments total 60 000 with 48 800 in interest. Other line items include Farm and Range 12 500 and Sheriff’s safety 83 000 with smaller allocations for anti recession, Thoreau and Bluewater fire districts, recreation, juvenile detention, indigent, and senior center.
Local shop at 410 W Coal Ave advertises Saturday hours for Father’s Day sales with a rustic roast style note about pinon boat and assorted candies.
New summer hours posted at 700 S Second Street. Business times adjusted to 9 AM to 7 PM daily. Residents urged to note the change and plan visits accordingly.
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