30 Jun 1984
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Newspaper
New Mexico Gallup Independent
Location
Gallup, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1984
Page
1
Weather snapshot for Gallup area notes cloudy conditions Sunday with a 7:00 PM temperature near 100 degrees and a 1:00 AM low around 68 degrees. Recorded at the Gallup Independent office in downtown Gallup.
Investigators face frustration in solving 16 roadside murders in New Mexico. State Police Captain Chuck Ring, head of the criminal division, describes the crimes as tough to crack amid a stacked deck of elusive clues.
Rodeo coordinators announce entry fees for the Amateur Rodeo to remain open until 1 p.m. July 3. Felix Spencer, the rodeo coordinator, explains the open show begins Tuesday July 3 and runs through July 4 with sanctioned activities featured.
The Whitehead family, led by Dr Ma Whitehead, shares a home computer with excitement. Cathy Whitehead notes uncertainty over who first used it, while Tiffany, nearly 11, and the children increasingly rely on the device for daily activities.
A note on the 1984 edition of the Gallup Independent shows a Family Weekly section and color comics in the advertising supplement. The USPS 213-300 cataloging marks are referenced alongside the publication details.
The Soviet Union offered to begin Soviet American talks in Vienna this September to ban anti satellite weapons in space. The move follows previous public hints and a formal Tass statement, with Reagan noting the proposal when asked at Camp David. Western sources say Moscow seeks verifiable limits amid stalled nuclear discussions and rising US space weaponry plans.
Gallup singer Sidney Poolheco, with the Clansmen and Mysterians roots, earns a Nashville recording chance through King Universal Records. Producer Louis Wright offers backing, a single, and promotional distribution as Poolheco records an album financed largely by the Hopi tribe. The journey, sparked by 1950s gigs and a 1981 Albuquerque tape, marks a lifelong dream shaped by family music, rhythm box, and dedication.
Officials from Navajo Nation Forest Products Industries and the Bureau of Indian Affairs set a new 87000 pound weight limit for logging trucks after discussions with NFPI General Manager Ed Richards and Logging Superintendent Dave Hommel. The change ends hours of truck shutdowns for overweight loads and aims to protect roads, with NFPI noting the income impact on drivers. A BIA road repair plan for Sawmill main street is mentioned.
Pittsburg and Midway Mining Co says its McKinley coal mine 20 miles northwest of Gallup plans to add 100 workers later this year or early next year to boost output by 600000 tons to satisfy Salt River Project’s Colorado generating station near St Johns Arizona. Doe and Rice note current staff is 400 and hires will enable deeper mining.
Public notice states Crystal Ice Company opens with residential service on Wednesday July 4 while no commercial pickups are available. The Waste Department of the City of Gallup outlines this schedule and service scope for residents.
Tim Knowles reports fireworks pose risks to children and property. City limits allow certain fireworks June 27 to July 4 at midnight, McKinley County outside city until July 7, with supervision urged by public safety officials. Capt George John of the Navajo Nation DPS notes minor injuries among children from holding bursts too long. inspectors to check sales for illegality. Abeita cautions adults to supervise and avoid indoor use. several confiscations noted last year.
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