25 Jun 1980
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Newspaper
New Mexico Gallup Independent
Location
Gallup, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1980
Page
1
A fragmented report cites Judge David Winder ordering a $10,000 fine and placing a Bland County resident on probation for pot hunting. The text references an official warning about mining or digging uranium and buried excitement, with unclear details on parties and dates.
Incomplete OCR text references enumeration districts and census mailing procedures. Mentions census workers, post offices, and mailing address comparisons. Indicates households may be missed and referred to county or district offices for follow up while noting job service involvement.
A garbled report references a federal audit missing from Gary Rhead and a warehouse. Officials claim distribution hurdles and question missing items. The text mentions Pine Ridge and Wyoming ranchers as possible suspects in a theft scenario.
Amie Glenn, an Albuquerque man or candidate, is described as a Marine officer with an arts degree from New Mexico. He has been associated with the New Mexico Board of Growers and holds offices within veteran or service organizations, signaling broad community involvement as the race approaches Wednesday.
A 14 year old Shiprock boy Milton Dale Tutt died when a skyrocket exploded in his hands. Navajo Police and Gallup officials urged fireworks restrictions, citing dozens of injuries and fires, and called for bans on sales except organized displays.
The city council in Gallup voted 4-1 to defer action on SWIF’s move to Mark Avenue office until the Planning and Zoning Commission reviews a possible exemption to the zoning ordinance. Neighbors fear traffic near Mossman Elementary and want formal discussion before any permit. The commission meets July 16 at City Hall.
Gallup jail saw its fifteenth and sixteenth inmates escape Tuesday night via a dormitory vent. The escapees were named Johnny Hubbard of Gamerco and Emerson King of Gallup. Authorities had no ages or addresses available.
A brief page note mentions Russell Baker’s satire and a Supreme Court decision on selling life for profit. It also notes Dr Irving A Slezak of General Monsters and references July 4 events at Red Rock state Park with a jackpot rodeo western dance fireworks food booths games and a magic show.
John Whisenant former assistant to ex New Mexico basketball coach Norm Ellenberger had charges against him dropped by the government. He won his first court free day without a trial.
Afghan leader proposes a transitional setup to avert a mass slaughter of pro Soviet elements if Soviet troops withdraw. Update notes the plan aims to stabilize the country during a potential withdrawal and prevent renewed conflict.
Gallup City Council approved an amendment to the Hidden Valley Terrace plan, widening all streets to at least 28 feet with some up to 40 feet and allowing parallel parking on one side. The revised plat adds 59 parking spaces beyond one-car garages.
Congress moves toward approving a coal piping network that would transport slurry coal by pipeline, aided by eminent domain and costly water use. The plan could shift vast volumes away from railroads, provoking fierce battles with rail interests, water users, and Western coal regions.
The article outlines offshore coal slurry tanker ports and pipe fed export stations to load oceangoing ships bound for Europe and the Far East. It notes United States coal exports have declined, and cites past railroad lobbying and environmental coal politics that blocked eminent domain and stalled pipeline plans since the 1970s.
State Taxation Secretary Fred Muniz announced that New Mexico cigarette taxes apply to all sales to non tribal members on Indian reservations and pueblo land. He cites the Colville decision and says sellers must stamp packages and notify shops, with meetings planned to explain reporting and exemptions for tribal members.
The Senate passed a 4 billion measure to aid coal plant conversion, allowing 38 utilities to bill the federal government for up to half the cost and offering loans for 25 percent more. The plan, tied to President Carter's energy package, aims to cut oil use and reduce OPEC reliance. The House approved a similar version and a conference is to reconcile differences.
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