31 Oct 1983
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Newspaper
New Mexico Gallup Independent
Location
Gallup, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1983
Page
1
Angry seniors in Miami Beach say city officials neglect their needs while promoting the area as America's vacation spot. The advisory tone notes a long standing emphasis on tourism over elder welfare and calls for more attention to seniors.
West region poaching cases push federal wildlife agents to borrow investigative methods from other law enforcement, including the FBI, to tackle high stakes wildlife crimes and protect endangered species.
About two million Social Security recipients will receive retroactive payments averaging nearly $1,000 and monthly checks about $20 higher this year. The enhanced benefits are intended to spread Christmas cheer across diverse households and support ongoing cost of living adjustments.
Advertising supplement from The Gallup Independent Co. dated 1963 spans 14 pages in one section. USPS 213-300. Includes period ads and promotional copy typical of a mid century rural newspaper.
The Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial Association launches a week long drive led by chairman Larry Linford. With 22 board members contacting nonmembers, about 460 businesses lack current inclusion. The drive cites strong economic impact from August figures, annual Ceremonial spending, and tax-generated benefits, urging local public involvement and varied membership tiers.
Gallup police are investigating two weekend burglaries yielding over 600 dollars in stolen goods. Richard Gutierrez reported a garage break in between Saturday 4 p.m. and Sunday 5 p.m. with 250 Low Rider and Teen Angel magazines, an AM FM stereo, and 12 tapes taken. Total value 576.50. Denetclaw at Desert Rose Trailer Park reported a break in between Sunday 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. with window pried and miscellaneous groceries missing, valued at 30.
McKinley County grand jury on Friday indicted Tim Denny 27 patrol sergeant of the county sheriff's department. Arraignment not set. Denny is charged with larceny of 100 to 2,500 related to July 30 1962. Sheriff Padilla says Denny suspended indefinitely without pay. Conviction could yield 18 months jail and or a $5,000 fine for a fourth degree felony.
Gov. Toney Anaya and Supt. Leonard De Layo order a halt to disability case reviews that could terminate payments. The move, aimed at forcing federal clarification, follows nationwide moratoriums and echoes past federal-state friction over the Disability Determination program.
An early Sunday quake devastated Erzurum and Kars regions injuring and killing hundreds across 50 villages. Shaking extended to Bitlis Mus Diyarbakir and Malatya with substantial destruction in Pasinier and Sarikamis. Authorities forecast thousands homeless as rescue teams rush aid amid cold temperatures.
Officials reported a potentially high casualty toll after a 7.1 magnitude earthquake near Erzurum. Survivors mourn as Turkey mobilizes emergency response with Red Crescent sending surgeons and staff, while USGS notes widespread damage potential.
Senator Jeff Bingaman introduced Senate Bill 2024 to help New Mexico health care clinics ease financial burdens. The companion measure to Congressman Richardson's House bill would assist the 120,000+ people served by these centers. Bingaman cited rising National Health Service Corps fees and praised House subcommittee approval while seeking swift Senate action.
Reports state U S forces captured General Hudson Austin, head of Grenada’s Revolutionary Military Council, after the U S led invasion. Pentagon said units from the 82nd Airborne participated. Washington described ongoing analyses of captured documents, with recon missions and checks for Cuban involvement noted.
New Mexico's unemployment rate fell to 9.4 percent in September from 9.9 percent in August, aided by 2,200 more workers in the labor force and a 3,400 drop in those unsuccessfully seeking jobs. Gains in food processing, transportation, private schools, and state local government offset seasonal losses in construction, lodging, amusements, and camps. AT&T strike settlement added 500 jobs.
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