08 Oct 1983
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Newspaper
New Mexico Gallup Independent
Location
Gallup, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1983
Page
1
The national government in India has issued shoot-to-kill orders to Punjab State Police following renewed violence by Sikh separatists demanding greater autonomy for the region in the north.
The New Mexico State Corporation Commission is asked by 13 telephone companies to approve a new charge and a long distance rate reduction for their customers. The filing outlines changes the firms seek and implications for subscribers as regulators review the proposal.
Two grandmothers set out this week on an 8,000 mile circle through North America aiming to move elderly people from inactivity into active pursuits. They travel by foot, bike, and public transit visiting communities, hospitals, and senior centers to inspire engagement and well being.
The Galup Independent Co publishes a two section weekly issue with Family Weekly features and color comics along with advertising supplements. Distribution details reference USPS 213-300 and 1083 cataloging.
Hopi Tribal Council backs a severance tax on coal from the Peabody Mine near Kayenta, seeking funds for tribal welfare. Navajo Chairman Zah requests BIA disapproval, arguing lack of Navajo agreement. Zah accuses Salt Lake attorneys of distorting facts, notes 1974 settlement limits only surface rights.
Gallup New Mexico officials urged forming a state interim committee to study county jail problems and funding. Lawmakers on the Local Government Committee unanimously backed creating a dedicated panel to review jail operations, standards, and potential private contracting options amid concern over costs and outdated guidelines.
Gallup High celebrated 70 years of homecoming with a 59-0 win over Espanola Sundevils at Public School Stadium. Anna DiGregorio was crowned homecoming queen as alumni and students joined a week of festivities including a marching band halftime show and attendant coronations.
AP reports James Watt faces ongoing calls to resign amid sharp partisan attacks. Senators from both parties discuss steps, with discussions centering on timing before Congress reconvenes on October 17 after Columbus Day recess. The mood is unsettled as officials debate how soon Watt will step away.
Gallup City officials reached a settlement with Public Service Co and the utility’s rate case from 1982. The agreement sets January 1, 1965 as the effective date for the settlement and bars further rate increases until at least April 1, 1986, saving the city about $52,000 monthly during the relief period.
A fragmentary notice promotes a going out of business sale at a local store near 216 W. Cool. It lists Kangaroos shoes and a Lobster Tail special with misc food items, claiming hours 5 to 9 PM on Sunday and a contact number 863-5751.
Federal state and county offices will be closed in Gallup on Columbus Day while city and school operations continue. The Gallup Indian Medical Center will not take appointments but will handle emergencies. The Federal Building and Zuni and Navajo tribal offices will close. Postmaster Albert Castle said no city mail delivery and post office boxes will remain open.
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