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24 Oct 1985
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Newspaper
New Mexico Gallup Independent
Location
Gallup, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1985
Page
1
A concise weather note indicates improved conditions with fewer clouds. Likely a front page teaser pointing readers to page 2 for full forecast details and regional outlooks.
On day two of the alien-smuggling case against 11 defendants, U S District Court Judge Earl Carroll has seated 16 of 32 prospective jurors. One housewife says many know about the sanctuary movement while another knows nothing, as jurors are questioned for potential bias.
The House and Senate push final passage on deficit-cutting bills after last summer's plan. Omnibus measures include spending cuts and tax hikes aiming to trim this year’s deficit to about 171 billion dollars. The Senate resists White House pressure to drop taxes, with procedural votes keeping the 16 cent cigarette tax.
The Gallup Independent announces an 1984 edition featuring index classifieds plus sections for Opinion Comics Southwest Leisure Sports Living Television and Food across two sections with advertising supplements.
Gov Toney Anaya endorses a 232000 plan to build a state Economic Development and Tourism Department welcome center in Gallup next year. He cites 8039 daily vehicles on I 40 near Gallup in 1983 and estimates the center will serve over 150000 visitors in its first full year while noting Glenrio’s center as a comparably busy site.
Local entertainment brief notes that Sand Powell, billed as a special guest, will perform two nightly shows at the Shalimar Inn, inviting patrons to attend.
Window Rock Navajo labor dispute centers on FedMart employees promised 40 hours weekly. St Michaels delegate Albert Ross says workers face intimidation and disputes over hours, with a grievance system to be used under tribal labor guidelines. FedMart manager Phillip Saucedo promises full hours by November 4 and outlines a four member grievance process.
Three advisory opinions handed down by the Navajo Tribe’s Ethics and Rules Committee test how the new Ethics in Government law applies. Asa Begaye notes these cases illustrate the law’s intent and will guide future disclosures from tribal employees and elected officials.
McKinley County will hold a public hearing on a proposed ordinance to license itinerant businessmen at 25 dollars annually, plus a 500 dollar bond. A commenter noted insurance issues for bonding, while Buffington seeks further input. The board approved water system expansions funded by a 450 thousand dollar federal grant and distributed about 50 thousand dollars in revenue sharing to social services. Also approved a one year contract with Continental Divide Electric for Yah Ta Hey interchange lighting. Carla Lente, daughter of Clerk Gloria Lente, was reinstated as a temporary employee in the clerk’s office amid questions about hiring and advertising practices.
Patti Lundstrum has been unanimously chosen as director of the Gallup-McKinley Area Council of Governments MACOG after interviews with three applicants. She will oversee five Community Development Block Grant requests and a water main grant while a new planner is hired later.
Patricia Guthrie reports Holisse A Whitson urges Congress to amend the Navajo Hopi Land Settlement Act immediately to stop forced relocation, extend relief to relocatees, compensate the Hopi, lift the moratorium on construction, and avoid repeating past mistakes, in a 42 page scholarly review with 272 footnotes.
Aquarian Waterbed System at 206 West Coal Ave declares quitting business sale. All waterbeds and accessories must go.
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