16 Jun 1986
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Newspaper
New Mexico Gallup Independent
Location
Gallup, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1986
Page
1
The Senate approved a resolution on Friday at the request of New Mexico's two U.S. senators declaring June 13, 1986, as New Mexico Is A State Day to celebrate its 1912 statehood and clarify its status within the Union.
A Phoenix entomologist urges people to think twice before overwriting insects and spiders around homes this summer, cautioning against overzealous stomping spraying or squashing as a general approach. The page notes safer methods and respectful treatment of wildlife.
Nation world opinion Southwest and television content from the 1986 Gallup Independent edition includes multiple sections and advertising inserts. It outlines page structure across eight sections with four to six pages of television coverage and sports material.
Gallup New Mexico Crime Stoppers and Gallup McKinley Crime Stoppers post a $1000 reward for information about 9 year old Anthonette Cavedito missing from 204 Arnold Circle since April 6. Detectives seek leads. clothing or belongings missing is not suspected. Call 1 800 432 6933 or 722 6161. callers may remain anonymous.
WINDOW ROCK Ariz AP The Navajo Board of Election Supervisors planned a meeting to decide if three announced tribal chairman candidates including former Chairman Peter Mac Donald meet the four year reservation residence rule. Mac Donald Kay Bennett and Larry Manuelito are said to not qualify as they live off the reservation though they hold homestead leases and visit. The board postponed ruling to accept a legal residency definition from the Justice Department due this morning.
Four generations of Navajo weavers at Flagstaff Mall opened the Native American Arts festival. Musial family demonstrated traditional weaving from sheep and goats to yarn and rugs, showcasing 300 years of Navajo weaving with Grandmother Carol Keams describing lineage. The event runs through Aug. 10 with film, painting, dance, beadwork, flute, and more nightly at the Coconino Center for the Arts, including a June 15 kickoff film series by Victor Masayesva. A June 21 22 Foodways Workshop and Native banquet feature Navajo Hopi Laguna and Hualapai dishes, with Navajo flutist N. Carlos Nakai, serving peach pudding and corn ice cream among other dishes.
In Gallup a tiny nun known worldwide as a living saint drew large crowds as she toured missions in Pinehaven, Chichiltah, and Zuni. Mother Teresa promised four Bronx sisters would arrive to aid Casa San Martin, sharing that poverty can be a blessing and keeps people honest and humble.
In 1976 Gallup Bishop Hastrich spoke with Mother Teresa about Casa San Martin and aid for Navajo families. She promised four sisters would come once housing was arranged, marking a rural expansion of her order which travels the globe yet seeks no credit.
Phoenix officials and tribal leaders clash with federal officials over the fate of the Phoenix Indian School as talks continue on funding for education. Inter-Tribal Council of Arizona members insist on a deal to expand tribal education funding while Collier Enterprises and city planners weigh land use and potential development versus a public park.
The Gallup Lions Club calls for donations to the Barnyard Scramble drive. Bring goods to Earls Restaurant located at 1321 East 66th Avenue today or tomorrow.
Local officials greet Nobel Peace Prize winner Mother Teresa upon arrival in Gallup. Councilor Mendoza, Navajo Tribal Chairman Zach, and others present flowers, rugs, and a proclamation naming June 14 1986 Mother Teresa Day.
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