21 Dec 1981
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Newspaper
New Mexico Gallup Independent
Location
Gallup, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1981
Page
1
Six year old Jenelle Naktewa, a first grader at St. Anthony's Indian School and daughter of Cathy Naktewa of Zuni, hopes for Tippy Toes and Flip and Fold Fashions this Christmas. Santa faces a hopeful request from a cheerful child.
The Navajo Tribal Council holds a one day session on Wednesday to discuss three urgent items including the Head Start program disrupted by a power struggle between tribal administration officials and parents. A report on implementing the tribe's Justice Department and a revenue sharing plan are also on the agenda. The Head Start program seeks autonomy with its own bank account and computer system, while federal funding and a 1982 budget amendment for 574000 dollars are to be reviewed.
Santa Fe reports indicate limited progress since the 1980 riot that left 33 inmates dead and seven inmates slain since. Officials tout increased funding, new training, and a commission chaired overhaul, yet critics warn violence and security lapses persist amid staff shortages and English-only administration changes.
The abandoned Wide Ruins Trading Post in Wide Ruins burned to the ground at about 11 45 Friday night. Navajo police and BIA investigators investigated the blaze, which left a 22 room building unoccupied at the time. The post, vacated in June, was owned and operated by Bill and Sallie Lippincott from 1938 to 1950.
The Candelaria Pueblo ruin near Grants will be listed on New Mexico's State Register and nominated for the National Register. The Archaeological Conservancy owns much of the site and holds it in trust until the National Park Service assumes responsibility.
A four part Associated Press series by George Cornell explores the Middle East as civilization's cradle and its enduring global impact. Also notes Christmas in Crownpoint photo feature by Neil Thompson and various brief items across Living, Sports, Southwest, Update, Television, Leisure and ads.
A private American collector paid 25000 for a Zuni silver and turquoise condo belt once owned by Henry Chee Dodge at Christie's two day Indian art sale in New York. The belt, dated about 1925 and 46 inches long, spearheaded a 250000 total. Other notable sales included a Navajo rug for 10000 from Round Rock and two Robert Chee watercolors bought by a Colorado dealer.
This notice states that the business will close for lunch through Monday December 28 and will reopen at 4:00 daily. It lists Spey HOLIDAYS PAL JOEYS Cedar Hills Plaza as the location or related entity.
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