07 Oct 1983
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Newspaper
New Mexico Gallup Independent
Location
Gallup, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1983
Page
1
The report lists widely scattered showers expected over the region with a high of 60 degrees recorded at 6 30 p m and a low of 50 degrees observed at 6 45 a m at the Gallup independent office downtown Gallup.
A union official warns that planned layoffs transfers and consolidations at New Mexico Human Services Department will harm agency programs and affect services. The plan targets staffing efficiencies but raises concern over program impact and client support across departments.
Baltimore defeated Chicago 4-0 to even the American League Championship Series at one game apiece as Mike Boddicker struck out 14 and Gary Roenicke hit a two-run homer.
A Dominican nun studied Nebraska's football study program, impressed coach, and was offered the role of academic adviser. Six months later she left the religious life after two decades to pursue this new vocation as her lifelong work.
The January 1 split of American Telephone and Telegraph Co. will unleash a historic surge in stock trading, delivering immense profits to brokers and driving the largest printing orders in Wall Street history.
A compact entry noting the Gatun Independent publication year 1983, detailing two sections the Football Weekend supplement and advertising supplements, cataloged under USPS 213-300. It describes a multi-section newspaper issue focusing on game coverage and advertising content, without specific game results or editor names.
The Knowles Staff writer reports Gallup officials presented priorities to a Legislative committee on road funds for McKinley County and water and sewer projects for Gallup. The interim Local Governments Committee of seven legislators heard testimony on issues affecting these entities during the first day of a two day meeting.
Health officials confirm New Mexico’s 27th human plague case of 1983 is a 14 year old boy from Gallup diagnosed with bubonic plague. The patient, ill Monday and diagnosed Thursday, received antibiotics and is recovering in hospital. Officials say no public health threat as pneumonic transmission is not present. The boy likely contracted fleas from a stray cat. The case underscores flea transmission as most plague cases arise from flea bites. The article also covers Gallup water projects, sewage plans, and local funding considerations for expansion and new wells.
Shorty Montoya Sandoval recalls Gallup High School in 1961 as Kennedy and Kruschev headlines dominated front pages while teens chased dreams at Northside armory dances. She remembers Sky City chases on 66 Avenue, a Cathedral rivalry, and Benny Bengal as mascot. Fellow seniors honored Pouncil and Aarni as populars and leaders.
The House and Senate approved a stopgap bill to extend unemployment benefits through October 18 for about 717,600 recipients after the program expired September 30. Reagan was not objecting. A conference will seek a compromise on the broader appropriation bill.
In 1972 Gallup snapped a 15 game state long losing streak with a 34-6 win over Santa Fe and then shocked Farmington 23-21. Beverly Hamilton Roberts, a 1973 Gallup High graduate, recalls the thrills and the tight class unity that followed. Senior John Sanchez earned praise for his standout 140 pound play, while Tony Fernandez earned all-state honors. Basketball glory followed with Melvin Baker leading Gallup to state, as fans packed arenas and school spirit surged.
The First State Bank and Western Bank announce holiday closure on Columbus Day, observing the federal holiday. Banks will be unavailable for routine transactions and operations on Monday October 10.
Open houses listed for 1:30 p.m. at 302 Ciniza and 3420 Blue, with details for Grandview 1505. The Property Shoppe advertises cash for gold and silver items including Indian jewelry and coins. Also notes sales and Octoberfest events at The Inn with polka, buffet, German beer, and dancing. Contact numbers 722-2221 or 843-6402 for tickets.
Police report a unidentified woman died from massive head injuries after a hit and run on old U.S. 666 north of Gallup. The case remains under investigation with no ID yet. A scaffold collapse at a construction site injured two men, and Amelia Mans 24 of Chinle suffered head injuries after a two vehicle crash on East 66 Avenue. she was treated at GIMC.
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