27 Jun 1985
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Newspaper
New Mexico Gallup Independent
Location
Gallup, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1985
Page
1
Most of the state's public school teachers will return to the classroom next fall for roughly the same pay as the year just completed, with some facing reduced salaries. The brief notes the salary continuity and partial decreases as districts plan the new academic year.
Travel agents report many Americans fear hijackings, airport bombings, and a suspected jumbo jet crash, yet few travelers cancel overseas plans. Industry officials note inquiries remain high while bookings hold steady.
The 1985 edition of The Gallup Independent features index listings for classifieds and living sections, with navigational cues for other pages such as Movies Opinion Southwest Nation Sports Television World and related features. This brief index notes the paper’s structure and page references for readers seeking various sections.
New York embers protest Perot offer to shift the Museum of the American Indian to Dallas. Perot states funds must not support a separate New York branch. Trustees weigh Dallas bid amid financial woes and a possible merger with the American Museum of Natural History, while potential court battles loom.
The Economic and Community Development Committee approved a high stakes bingo concept and rules for Navajo Nation operations. Church Rock Chapter proposes three weekly sessions with projected annual income over 500000 dollars, while the council weighs tribal jurisdiction versus state laws.
Hundreds gathered at Harold Runnels Park as 120 pre 1937 cars paused en route for the Great American Race from Los Angeles to New York. Zuni dancers, Navajo tacos, and local bands added pageantry while racers eyed the scene and planned for the long road ahead. Racers noted lingering pride for Gallup and hoped for a reprise visit next year. The 1985 race began in Los Angeles and spans 11 days over 3,400 miles with a July 4 finish in New York City.
Senate hearing on Indian gambling urged alternatives to revenue from tribes aiming to expand beyond bingo to dog racing. Santa Ana Pueblo plans a track near Albuquerque, run by outside investors led by Wayne Strong, with projected annual earnings of 6 to 10.8 million dollars. The panel weighed federal regulation versus state control amid concerns over tribal self government and development.
District McKinley Council Subarea Advisory Council met Tuesday to finalize the McKinley County Health Plan draft. Public input was limited as many organizations had previously commented, including Rehoboth McKinley Christian Hospital and Friendship Services. A parent board was described to represent these entities.
Gallup report follows Rep. Burt Shirley Navajo Democrat as he learns Santa Fe politics. The 30-year-old freshman travels rural McKinley and Cibola districts to explain laws, challenging closed-door bargaining and urging Native participation. He recalls a moment disrupting the Gentleman's Court and aims to blend tribal, state, and federal governance insights.
Navajo Chief Justice Jerome McCabe faces two counts of fraud and one count of permitting false vouchers in Tuba City District Court. Seven earlier charges were dismissed by Special District Judge Tom Becenti as tribal leaders debated removal in two special sessions.
Budget director David Stockman calls O'Neill suggestion to tax Social Security beneficiaries with outside incomes an interesting idea worth study. The plan appears amid deadlocked budget talks, with Republicans proposing alternatives like extending Medicare and Social Security coverage to new state and local workers to boost funds.
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