Fragmentary note hints at poll question and turnout
A fragmented line reads a voting reference and calls for more turnout. The text shows stray phrases about polls and participation with no clear names or places.
19 Oct 1982
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Newspaper
New Mexico Gallup Independent
Location
Gallup, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1982
Page
1
A fragmented line reads a voting reference and calls for more turnout. The text shows stray phrases about polls and participation with no clear names or places.
Paul J. Brown, 20, appeared before Magistrate Ron Grenko on charges of assault with a dangerous weapon related to a June 17 incident in the Twin Lakes area. An FBI raid earlier resulted in Brown’s arrest. A federal grand jury in Albuquerque returned an indictment Oct. 13. Brown is jailed in Gallup on a $10,000 cash bond.
Hopi Chairman Ivan Sidney says he would meet solely with the Navajo chairman to negotiate the land dispute and has done so before. He criticizes campaign statements by Peter MacDonald and Peterson Zah but confirms past talks, including a May Albuquerque meeting without lawyers, and urges honest dialogue between tribes to resolve the complicated land issue.
The Bureau of Land Management adds 22 000 acres to coal lease considerations in the Gallup Crownpoint area, boosting the total by about a quarter. The lands, including Gallo Wash and Crownpoint East, will be in a draft Environmental Impact Statement due November 30, with bidding for the 1.3 to 1.5 billion tons of coal planned for September 1983.
Thoreau Little League officials asked the Thoreau Water and Sanitation Board to fund improvements to the adjacent Little League field on Navarre Boulevard East. The request includes raising the ballpark, a new concession stand and restrooms after title transfer issues with Phillips Uranium. The board requires title transfer or a long term lease before investment. Hank Gaylor promised payment of a $320 sanitation bill, and CAC grant projects could cover a $24,000 underrun for water and roads work.
Jamies Smiley a 34 year old Gamerco man died when he ran from a Gallup police car and collided with an unmarked car driven by Lt. Eddie De Armond near Virgie's Cafe just before 9 p.m. State police say Smiley was intoxicated at the time and authorities investigated a family disturbance.
A public hearing on Consols Navajo Railroad plan to move coal from Burnham mine near Farmington to Gallup drew about five comments from 15 attendees. The draft EIS notes potential buyer markets in AZ NM TX and CA if built, with southern and northern route options and tribal financing talks. Environmental concerns include air quality and wildlife, while officials expect job gains and royalties. final EIS due early next year.
Political insiders from both parties predict Republicans will retain control of the U S Senate in the upcoming midterms and note most incumbents are likely to win despite rhetoric. Also coverage of Halloween safety tips and a profile of a single mother who adopted via artificial insemination.
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