Halloween Weather Outlook From Partly Cloudy Skies
A partly cloudy Halloween is forecast with mild conditions. Yesterday reached a high of 68 degrees at 3 55 PM.
31 Oct 1985
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Newspaper
New Mexico Gallup Independent
Location
Gallup, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1985
Page
1
A partly cloudy Halloween is forecast with mild conditions. Yesterday reached a high of 68 degrees at 3 55 PM.
A 25 year old woman allegedly opened fire at Springfield Mall in Pennsylvania injuring eight and killing two. Among the wounded was Ruth Douglas, a Gallup missionary. Syl via Seegrist, in military fatigues, fired a .22 caliber semiautomatic rifle at shoppers before officers stopped the attack.
A defense attorney called the prosecution unfair and ironic that relatives of El Salvador's leader may enter the United States legally while U.S. citizens are accused of aiding aliens. James Brosnahn said his client and 10 others are victims of selective prosecution and urged dropping the charges in the federal alien smuggling conspiracy trial before Judge Earl H. Carroll.
The Gallup Independent presents classified ads and notices across two sections with advertising inserts. Includes local listings, public notices, and community briefs reflecting the 1985 edition’s scope and regional topics.
Two Community College Task Force members, Dani Frye and Steve Kennedy, told Rotary Club attendees that UNM Gallup should begin preparations to separate from the main campus. They cautioned that their views reflect personal opinions and not official policy.
Tribe’s judges want a raise while arguing for independence of the institution. They compare to San Juan College in Farmington which separated from New Mexico State University, noting it helped regional development and became profitable while serving community needs.
UNM Gallup speakers urge ending two year branch status to align with regional standards and widen advertising reach. They claim the branch is a well kept secret, with only limited course notices and radio spots. Community backlash centers on students facing transfer or Associate degrees after two years. The campus director notes no dedicated ad line item and ponders options if community sentiment shifts.
Hopi Tribal Chairman Ivan Sidney arrives for the Ninth Inter-American Indian Congress to speak at the human rights open forum on the Navajo Hopi land dispute. He travels with Hopi leaders to defend the 1974 Land Settlement Act and explain Hopi positions amid relocation protests and coverage of Hopi unity.
Paul Saucedo a former Gallup protective custody officer who had pled guilty to false imprisonment faces a burglary count from a Dec 27 1984 incident. He appeared for sentencing in district court and was ordered to a 60 day evaluation at the state forensic hospital. Authorities say he entered the home of two Gallup officers and stole a 12 gauge shotgun handcuffs a badge a holster and a speed loader before returning them the next day. He apologized saying he was drunk.
A fundraiser at Sage Memorial Hospital in Nogales, Arizona features an OK run swap meet food contests and prizes. The event occurs Saturday November 2, 1985 and invites community participation to benefit ambulance services.
Four year old Anna Dimas of Gallup poses at K Mart ready for Trick or Treat Night. The article notes many children like Anna and Andy will be in the streets in unfamiliar costumes and masks, urging drivers to slow down and stay alert.
Sharman Esarey reports Gallup selects Janes J. Mathieu of Albuquerque as Main Street coordinator with a November 6 start. He holds a urban planning master’s from Illinois and previously led Neighborhood Housing Services of Aurora. Mentions praise from NM Main Street officials and note of potential offers from other towns.
Tonight the Round Up Saloon hosts a Bud Lite celebration with hors d'oeuvres and a costume contest. Southern Wind bar on 404 North Third invites revelers for a festive night marking one year of local nightlife.
U S Indian leaders proposed a parallel forum to let Native representatives from North and South America discuss common concerns without government influence. The plan aims to balance Indian voices with government delegates, addressing fears of paternalism and loss of identity amid Nicaragua's autonomy proposals and regional tensions in the Inter-American Indian Congress.
Vatican official Monsignor Paul Lenz said no dates or locations are set for Pope John Paul II's 1987 U S tour. He noted the pope is interested in meeting American Indian leaders and visiting reservations, but any stops remain unconfirmed and described as pure speculation.
The Navajo Tribe may appeal FERC approval of Farmington's hydroelectric project on Navajo Lake Dam. Tribal staff and press officials criticise the ruling, saying offers to share benefits are inadequate and would yield only about 1 percent of output. Albuquerque attorney Harold Ranquist cited undisclosed terms of sharing proposals.
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