28 Jun 1979
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Newspaper
New Mexico Gallup Independent
Location
Gallup, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1979
Page
1
The readable fragments suggest a damaged notice with stray words and incomplete names. Crumbled text references include isolated fragments about a person and a possible action but no clear event, date, place, or organization to identify a full news item.
Tribute flowed at an appreciation dinner in Gallup for Albert Lebeck who resigned as chairman of the Joint Powers Development Commission after seven years guiding the $6 million Red Rock State Park project east of Gallup. He received a framed photo and plaque as colleagues praised his leadership and urged continued support for the park and its staff.
Gallup city officials probe underground water problems affecting Kit Carson Sage and Cliff neighborhoods. Six months of seepage and basement flooding drive residents to pump out water as city engineers drill test holes and study sources with hydrologists and state specialists. Some homes report cracked foundations while officials warn the cause may be an underground stream or springs and stress ongoing investigations.
New York engineer Milton Costello outlined a $1.5 million indoor recreation complex for Gallup featuring a 25-meter pool a deep-water pool and a combined bathhouse and offices City officials discussed funding options including federal state and private sources and potential bond issues A site near the Miyamura Overpass on the Northside is favored Plans include an energy efficient solar powered design with an opening wall and a study costing 10000 to develop multiple plan options for final selection The project aims to serve all ages and abilities and could pave the way for a future 50-meter pool and expanded facilities
The BLM halted a coal lease sale on 320 acres east of Gallup two hours before it was to occur at the request of Forrest Gerard assistant secretary of Indian affairs. The move follows a dispute over surface owner consent for mining under the new surface mining act with the BIA opposing the exemption for federal coal. Amcoal, the sole bidder, sent its bid back unopened as the two agencies seek a unified Interior position.
A readably styled notice promotes an easy to use 35 mm camera, inviting readers to explore on page links and noting affordability. The teaser emphasizes value and timely appeal to shoppers seeking simple film photography options.
Elks Lodge 1440 invites members and guests to Friday night dinners. The weekly events occur every Friday at the lodge, continuing into the future with meals served to attendees.
A gunman in a stocking mask entered The Inn at 10:45 a.m. and escaped with more than 300 dollars. Police pursued a male suspect at 11:30 a.m. No injuries reported as witnesses say the thief fled on foot while DA investigators questioned witnesses and one officer remained on scene.
Gallup New district maps split McKinley County into three zones. One member from each district will sit on the board while voting remains county wide. District 1 covers southwestern Gallup and county. District 2 covers the northern area. District 3 covers the southeastern area. A citizens committee designed the plan.
A 17 year old in Gallup is expected to be charged with felony murder in juvenile court for the stabbing death of an elderly woman during a burglary attempt in the Mossman area. The suspect was arrested near Fort Wingate after a day long investigation and is held on open murder charges as the district attorney weighs filing to try him as an adult. The elderly woman was found with stab wounds in her home, and a weapon had not yet been found.
The notice promotes a 30 percent off sale for all boys and girls footwear and outerwear through young juniors. It states no layaways on sale items and mentions Zecca Plaza as the location.
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