Pow Wow Tradition Roots in Flagstaff July Fourth History
A long local history traces the Pow-Wow celebration to early community days starting with Independence Day events near Flagstaff in 1876. The Elks and local leaders shaped the annual Indian show in the 1920s and 1930s, with Navajo dances and non profit funding, costing about $40,000 yearly and run by volunteers.
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Magsteft
Flagstaff
Indiana
Chamber of Commerce
Wks Lodge
F. L. Becker
Jack Fuss
Scott Preston
Preston
Jack
H. C. McQuatters
C. T. Pul Nam
Ted S
Spencer
R. G. Williams
D. Walkup
Dan B. Millecam
Leighton Cress
T. Mknoles Jr
Harold L. Huffer
Jon Babbitt
Vaughn Wallace
C. B. Wilson Te
Franis Quirk
H. Karl Mangum
W. B. Fleming
Phillip Nackard
Decker
Andy
Page Tirol
Big Indian Pow Wow Culminates July Fourth Celebration
All Indian Pow Wow underway in Flagstaff with an expected 12 000 attendees. Indians from two dozen tribes occupy encampments on Mars Hill and Ponderosa pine forest as 80 tribal chiefs and leaders breakfast with sponsors. Trading booths open along City Park Road while rodeo contenders vie for $10 000 in cash prizes. Parade draws several thousand spectators as it proceeds down US 66 toward the Chamber of Commerce.
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Flagstaff
Mars Hill
Monte Vista
City Park Road
US. 66
Silgreaves St
Chamber of Commerce
Soblen in Dangerous Condition After Flight Back to New York
Russian spy Robert Soblen, 62, convicted of espionage for the Soviet Union, slashed his wrists and stabbed himself during a flight from Israel to New York. He remains hospitalized in Britain with improved condition and no immediate surgery expected. U.S. officials say return to the United States is unlikely while his health is unstable.
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London
Robert A. Sublen
United States
Justice Department
Department
Soblen
Israel
New York
Jupiter Department
Soviet Union
Sillingdon Hospital
Lightning Fires Reported Across Weekend in Forest Areas
Four small lightning fires were reported over the weekend by the Forest Service. None burned more than two acres. Officials said Monday there remains extreme fire danger in the woods.
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Forest Service
Funeral services set for Frank L. Christensen in Flagstaff
Frank Lee Christensen former Coconino County state senator and state highway commissioner dies at 64 after a heart attack. Services Tuesday at 10 a.m. in the LDS Stake House with Bishop Frank Randall officiating and Masonic rites at the flagstaff cemetery. Christensen, born April 18 1898 in St Johns, lived in Winslow before moving to Flagstaff in 1933. He served in World War I, helped run local businesses and held public office from 1940s to 1950s including four terms as U.S. States Representative and two terms as state senator.
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Frank Lee Christensen
Coconino County
LDS Stake House
Frank Randall
Christensen
Flagstaff Community Hospital
Pallbenrera
Joe Tissaw
Will L. Compton
Platt
Cline
Shelton G. Dervell
J. T
Bah) Piper
E. B
Christensens
Flagstaff
Babibitt Brothers Trading Co
Loose-Wilex Biacult Co
Don
Neil
General Petroleum
Tate
Three Killed In Northland Auto Wrecks
A weekend string of fatal crashes across Northern Arizona raised the statewide highway death toll to 19. Among the dead were Valerie McCormick, 9, and Erne est G. Moen, 46, both of Tuba City, in a U.S. 89 pickup crash near Cameron.
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Northern
Arizona
Gila Bend
Cameron
U.S
Valerie McCormick
Erneest G. Moen
Tuba City
U.S. 89
James. T. McCormick
Lee ©. Herrings
Thomas Mulcaira
Cottonwood
Perkinsville
California
Springerville
New Mexico
Ren and J. Binyon
Gardena
Calif
Katie
Paul
Jesus Abrigo Sr
Tonopah
Upham
N.D
Fingstatt Mortuary
Supreme Court prayer ruling sparks mixed reactions in churches
The Associated Press reports public schools’ Sabbath sermon cases drew dissent and praise after the US Supreme Court reviewed bans on official prayers. One minister called the ruling proper while others urged caution as debates continue.
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Associated Press
Bott
Supreme Court
Ion
Qhar
Walte
Philosphy
Amony
Charles D. Kean
Episcopal Church of the Epiphany
Washington D.C
New York State Board of Revgents
E. S. James
Thy Baptist Standard
Kennedy welcome in Mexico City stirs crowd in Wallington
A report notes Mrs Kennedy receives a big welcome in Mexico City as Republicans bring Jack into the spotlight. The piece mentions crowds chasing Jackie, political campaign tactics, and various political opinions, including a court ruling on school prayers and religious liberty.
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Wallington
D. C
Mrs. Kennedy
Mexico City
Jack
Jackie
San Quentin Death Row Breakout Attempt Fails
Six condemned inmates at San Quentin tried to break out using hacksaw blades to sever cell bars and a stolen weapon. Guards were assaulted with iron bars and a hostage situation lasted about three hours before authorities regained control. The escape bid, tied to a Ventura murder-for-hire case, ended with all six returned to solitary confinement and the death row intact.
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San Quentin
Califapi
San Quentity
Death Row
Hell
Roy B. Kardell
C. L. Deatrick
Luis Moya
Augustine Baldonado
Moya
Ventura
Elizabeth Duncan
Duncan
Corona
Clyde Bales
Manuel Chavez
Wilelard Winhaven
David Bickley
Deatrick
Governors' Conference: Fannin Warns on Federal Police Threat
YERSHEY Pennsylvania AP Governor Paral Fannin of Arizona warned at the 54th annual Governors Conference that federal police could be imposed if states fail to cut highway fatalities. He urged preserving driving privileges against federal action and cited traffic law enforcement trends and safety expert estimates.
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Yershey
Paral Fannin
Arizona
Fannin Wasa
Fannin
Gover
Governors Review Med Care in Conference Ties
In Hershey Pennsylvania Democratic governors discuss support for elderly medical care funded through social security while Republicans diverge on civil rights and a proposed health care bill. Governors Powell McNichol and Dempsey generate leadership shifts as Bailey attends. Rosellini favored as new conference chairman.
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Hershey
U.S. Senate
Stephen L. R. McNichole
Colorado
John M. Bailey
Bailey
John Dempsey
Connecticut
Albert D. Rosellini
Washington
Ponwell
Flag Planning Meet Thursday
The Playstaff Planting and Zoning Commission will meet Thursday July 5 at 7:30 a.m. in City Hall. A public hearing will consider rezoning a ship on the north side of Gilt Ave from residential to business. Other matters may be raised.
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Playstaff Planting and Zoning Commission
City Hall
Rose O'Reilly
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Conpary
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Chavez
Teardell
Until & Law
Governors’ Conference
Americana Coffee Shop
East Santa Fe
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