20 Oct 1983
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Newspaper
New Mexico Gallup Independent
Location
Gallup, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1983
Page
1
An event at the Gidlup independent office in downtown Gay drew limited details. Officials reported a minor disturbance with no injuries or arrests, and investigations continue to determine the sequence of actions and responsible parties.
The House will vote on a revolutionary Medicare reform that would limit fees for full House decision making. The measure aims to curb costs and streamline beneficiary coverage through a governance shift.
Climate forecasts warn of a greenhouse effect that will warm the earth, disrupt traditional food production, and alter living patterns. The discussion notes rising oil usage and the powerless feeling toward preventing these changes, with references to page 44.
A backyard natural gas boom spreads across Erie County Pennsylvania with homeowners and local businesses including pizza shops funeral homes churches florists and schools drilling to tap a potential bonanza amid rising energy prospects.
State officials order Fruitdale Alabama Telephone Co to halt operations and fix service after callers report waits up to 15 years for a dial tone. The action underscores widespread complaints about prolonged outages and delayed connections in the utility.
The Gap Independent reports a 1983 issue structure with 22 pages organized in two USPS sections 213 to 300. The brief notice notes publishing format and sectioning details for readers and postal handling.
The Navajo Tribal Council selects five finalists for two-year probationary tribal judgeships. Finalists include Heesing Aathartiy a private practitioner, J Tonney Bowman a safety inspector trainer formerly law clerk, Evelyne Bradley a private advocate and former personnel director, plus others interviewed by the committee. Whitehair Atcitty completed probation but denied permanent appointment. a successor will be chosen after review.
An unidentified Indian male, about 30 to 35, was struck and killed by a northbound vehicle on U S 666 just north of Lincoln Avenue in Gallup. The victim wore a dark blue jacket, white shirt, denim jeans, and brown belt with a name. The driver, 34, from Albuquerque, was uninjured. Police recovered 27 stolen tires, then 17 more tires in a backyard. Leroy Garcia, 24, of Gallup, faced charges of reckless driving and possession of stolen property.
Navajo Tribal chairman Peterson Zah warns the federal government to provide relocation land by 1986 or risk his people refusing to move. He cites the 1974 Navajo Hopi Settlement Act demanding transfer of 250000 acres and tribal purchase of 150000 acres, with 6000 Navajos needing relocation and 100 Hopis already moved. Zah also notes past rejections by Congress and a bid to obtain ranch land from the Service Company of New Mexico for a power plant.
Zach told Navajo chapter officials that the Navajo-Hopi Land Settlement Act is being misapplied. He criticized the federal government for blocking land acquisitions and listening to rancher lobby groups, warning that Navajo relocation by 1986 could be at risk if trust duties are not met.
A New Mexico group led by Robert McNeill visits Quivira Mining Co. Ambrosia Lake facilities to strengthen state industry relations. The tour includes the uranium mill and the new Section 19 mine amid ongoing industry concerns about demand, worker layoffs, and economic recovery.
Gallup-McKinley County School officials face a possible delay in payroll for about 50 Johnson-O'Malley program employees as a funding shortfall affects release of 942000 dollars carried over from last year. Don Mitchell travels to Window Rock to meet Navajo officials and seek advance funding.
Julius Aragon, a longtime McKinley County Sheriff's Office lieutenant, was named acting undersheriff by Sheriff Benny Padilla last Friday. He will head the patrol division, oversee 11 deputies and three investigators, and serve until at least January when a permanent replacement is expected. Aragon joined the department in July 1980, succeeding former undersheriff Jack Graham who was fired in September by Padilla and the county commission.
President Reagan signaled readiness to back the long fought Martin Luther King Jr holiday bill after weeks of debate in Congress. The measure passed the Senate near dusk as Coretta Scott King attended. final votes showed broad support across parties, with 41 Democrats and 87 Republicans voting yes.
Beginning November 1, OB and newborn services will be available at the EAST Facility located at 600 Vanden Bosch Parkway. For questions, consult your facility contacts.
In store sale at D2 Plaza offering 25 percent off select fashion items. Limited time discount on apparel and accessories. Deals apply at checkout with no additional promo code needed.
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