18 Oct 1985
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Newspaper
New Mexico Gallup Independent
Location
Gallup, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1985
Page
1
Today Inside today page note shows yesterday's high 49 at 3 35 pm and low 44 at 6 15 am recorded at the Gallup Independent office 500 N Ninth St.
U S officials believe ex CIA agent Edward L. Howard fled Santa Fe New Mexico on September 21 and traveled via Dallas and Austin to Helsinki before likely reaching Moscow. FBI tracked the 33 year old man as authorities assess his espionage case and escape route.
Officials carried out the death sentence of Benjamin Malaise, a Black man convict in an assault murder case linked to an outlawed guerrilla group. The worldwide appeals for clemency did not prevent the hanging today.
A brief reader note listing sections in the 1985 Gallup Independent edition, noting Classifed listings, Comics, Leisure, Living, Movies, Nations, Southwest and Television across two sections with advertising inserts, United States Postal Service designation 213-300.
Austin, Bluehorse and Chief Justice Tom Tso join Navajo Court of Appeals. The panel may become the Navajo Supreme Court later this month with tribal council approval. Zah says it marks the first fully staffed appeals court and vision for a new courtroom.
Attorney General Paul Bardacke supports Indian bingo in New Mexico, stating there is no sign of organized crime in reservation operations. He notes gambling is a legal tool for economic development, urges strict federal scrutiny of bingo contracts, and highlights ongoing concerns about drug trafficking along southern New Mexico corridors. Bardacke also discusses campaign finance reform and recent state corruption cases, urging lawful business and renewed public trust.
In Albuquerque, attorneys for the National Coal Association and The Chaco Energy Company testified at Bureau of Land Management hearings that allowing the McKinley County Coal Exchange near Lee Ranch would violate federal law and create a railroad driven monopoly. They argued the plan would harm public interests by suppressing competition and raising prices, noting ties to Santa Fe Southern Pacific and potential conflicts with the Mineral Leasing Act. Local figures spoke on potential rail implications, while Santa Fe Mining defended its position, denying railroad involvement beyond ownership links. See COAL, page 2.
Playing tonight at the North third venue the Native Kustom round up saloon features a 404 percent turnout hint and Saturday showtimes.
Local leaders including Councilor Sharon Richards pressed for state assistance to build a downtown state office and tourist information center as part of Gallup's broader push for economic growth. Governor Anaya urged aggressive local action and noted strengths in road construction and regional water searches while criticizing financing mechanisms.
St Michaels Chapter invites members to review a proposed plan to reduce the 88 Navajo Tribal Council seats. The Navajo Election Commission explains aims for more equal voter representation across 109 chapters amid ongoing hearings and a 80,050 registered voter figure.
A weekend special offers steak and enchiladas for $6.95 with a mint patty option and a hot director and Schnapps add on for $1.00. The quirky copy emphasizes value and a bold lineup for dining.
Navajo chapters in WINDOW ROCK Arizona prepare to start the 1986 Public Employment Program on Monday. The tribally funded program will hire temporary workers for 20 days with each chapter holding about 38 700 dollars to sustain five workers at all times. Officials say decentralization to agency offices will ease operations and reduce the need for centralized approval.
Hopi Tribal Vice Chairman Clifford Balenquah's trial has been postponed to November. Prosecutor Dorma Zahne was unavailable for comment. court clerks gave no reason. Balenquah is charged with creating a disturbance and possessing alcohol on the Hopi Reservation for an incident in Bacobi village last June. His defense attorney Jerry Sekayumptewa criticized the notice/shown delays and plans to file a motion for dismissal on speedy trial due process grounds.
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