Weather Highs and Lows From Yesterday Report
Yesterday saw a high of 78 at 3 00 p m and a low of 38 at 7 00 a m. Local forecast notes temperature swings and suggests a cool start today with gradual warming later.
13 Oct 1983
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Newspaper
New Mexico Gallup Independent
Location
Gallup, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1983
Page
1
Yesterday saw a high of 78 at 3 00 p m and a low of 38 at 7 00 a m. Local forecast notes temperature swings and suggests a cool start today with gradual warming later.
Dr. Hobart Freeman, founder of Faith Assembly, rejects medical treatment for illness. His stance has led to the deaths of 56 followers from untreated illnesses, prompting scrutiny of the church and its practices.
Aman, noted for tipping cab drivers and hotel clerks with hundred dollar bills, was a prime suspect in a weekend $10,000 theft. He was arrested but later found to be merely very rich, with no criminal record or proven involvement.
The Gallup Independent Co presents a 1983 issue featuring twenty pages arranged in two sections with advertising supplements. The package details postal designation USPS 213-900 and indicates standard local newspaper format for readers across Gallup.
Gov. Anaya backs turning the Ah-shi- sle-pah area into federal wilderness and rejects coal leasing. A BLM report weighs costs of exchanging three non competitive leases held by Arch Minerals and Eastern Associates, estimating 270 million tons of coal could be mined later but arguing preservation offers social and scenic benefits.
Three Gallup residents Terry Peters Richard Coca and Vickie Shaffer organize a local Mothers Against Drunk Driving chapter seeking national affiliation after a deadly U S 666 crash north of Gallup. The group aims to increase awareness gain legal support and work with MADD to reduce alcohol related fatalities in McKinley County.
Gallup Glen Benefield states the Alcoholism Task Force will address all facets of the disease not just drunk driving. A local Mothers Against Drunk Drivers chapter is welcomed to boost efforts. The group formed by the Chamber of Commerce and McKinley Area Council of Governments works with the Governor's Commission on DWI and Alcohol Abuse and has proposed training, school programs, wider community education, and increased funding for treatment services. Benefield chairs a subcommittee examining city alcohol ordinances with a November report planned.
Zach welcomed Interior Secretary Watt's resignation noting it as a great day for Indian people. The dispute centers on Watt's past remarks and perceived bias toward energy interests affecting Navajo and tribe negotiations with the Interior and Paragon Resources. The article mentions the Navajo Hopi Land Settlement Act and potential successors to Watt amid ongoing federal-tribal talks.
Thoreau High School marching band with 76 members under director John Fannin will compete at the Zia Marching Festival in Albuquerque this weekend at Public School Stadium, facing larger AA schools and including majorettes and flag girls. Gallup High School band directed by Bruce Allen also competes.
An old newspaper blurb promotes Bosses Day on Sunday October 16 with gift cards and Zecca Poza available at Lamars Cheese located at 863-6060.
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