17 Jun 1985
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Newspaper
New Mexico Gallup Independent
Location
Gallup, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1985
Page
1
The Gallup Independent reports a partly cloudy, cooler day with a high near 92 and a low around 52. Read details on page two from the 500 N Ninth St office.
In Saltillo East Texas the Texas Rangers arrived in early morning hours on January 13. A running gun battle followed and the kidnapping case was wrapped up. The Rangers are portrayed as a blend of bravery and occasional brutality in 162 years of service.
Authorities predict credit will be harder to obtain for Arizonans with low or modest incomes by year end. The warning appears on page 11, urging readers to plan accordingly.
The page announces a two section, fifteen cent classifieds and a comics and movies segment with advertising supplements. It indicates a split layout across two sections and notes USPS cataloging numbers for circulation.
Three juveniles from Navajo dormitory areas pleaded guilty to aggravated assault and attempted assault in the alleged gang rape of a 14-year-old Richfield girl last October. They face a 90 day evaluation before sentencing and an appeal on adult trial status stands at Utah Supreme Court.
Dine Bureau reports Navajo Tribal Chairman Office workers struggle to balance next year's planned expenditures with expected income. The budget review team works to cut 83.5 million in requests to 60.2 million in revenue, excluding tribal taxation. A permanent savings fund is planned, and federal funding cuts will eliminate the Chapter Development Department next year.
The Gallup Lions Club launched its 37th Annual Rodeo Western Jubilee Week with a downtown parade and a Red Rock State Park concert. Navajo Code Talkers led Saturday parade. Moe Bandy and Joe Stampley performed at night. Tonight’s show at Fuh's Auto Sales, 103 W. Clark, follows a Tuesday downtown event and Wednesday rodeo at 7 p.m. Tribal leaders note rising decisions on funding federal trust programs amid Reagan-era reductions.
Shiite Amal leader Nabih Berri announced all hostages had been evacuated from the TWA 847 jet and moved to an undisclosed Beirut location for security reasons amid fears of a possible Israeli landing. Officials noted some hostages may remain in Beirut, with reports of mixed groups and ongoing negotiations.
San Carlos Apache Tribe approves spending up to 12000 from the general fund for a visiting judge and attorneys for Chairman Ned Anderson and Vice Chairman Allen Early Sr. Early’s suspension followed 16 charges of alleged misconduct.
Washington AP. The Forest Service writes 50 year plans for 155 forests amid criticism from environmentalists timber interests and even an Agriculture Department lawyer. By Oct 1 the agency must finalize plans covering multiple uses while opponents claim plans overstate timber roads and neglect preservation.
Environmentalist Julie Freeland reports numerous complaints about food booths at the Gallup flea market and street vendors failing to display the required blue and white Food or Drink Purveyor Permit. She warns poor compliance risks illness or death for high risk groups, urging strict adherence to state health standards for preparation, storage, handling, and disposal while noting many violations persist at the fair and parade venues.
Three persons were killed today in a traffic accident on the 440 frontage road about 15 miles west of Gallup in Manuelito Canyon. Details were not available as police reported an incomplete account to Tuesday's Independent.
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