Native American Church chief blasts Peyote Way Church
Emerson Jackson of the Native American Church accuses the Peyote Way Church of God of invading Indian culture by mimicking native rites. The Dallas suit challenges Texas and federal limits on peyote use for religious purposes, with both sides presenting expert testimony and arguments on church status and constitutional rights.
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Fort Defiance, Ariz
Peyote Way Church of God, Inc
Dallas
Emerson Jackson
Fort Defiance
Native American Church of North America
Peyote Way Church of God
Texas
U.S
Rio Grande
John Bannon
U.S. Justice Department
Bannon
Doug Becker
U.S. District Court
Robert Maloney
Peyote Way
Klondyke
Ariz
Mary O’connor
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Jackson
Independent
Oklahoma
Mexico
Canada
Immanuel Trujillo
Raymond White
Turbulent Gallup City Race Sparks Court Fight Over At-Large Seats
Mayor and councilors vow to challenge a districting plan in McKinley County. They warn a court battle could force a revised electoral map that might dilute Native American votes. Youth council suit cites potential loss of representation and stakes linger as discussions continue.
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I Ay Ichange
McKinley County
Gallup
Coun
Elord
Dan
Gutierrez
Newspaper Carriers Wanted In Gallup Areas
The Gallup Independent seeks newspaper carriers in Chihuhito Terrace Apartments Fourth Street Courthouse and East Princeton routes. Interested readers should call Circulation Department at 863-6811 Ext 260 for details.
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Chihuhito
Terrace
Fourth St
Princeton
Gallup Independent
Four killed in area highways crash week long
Four people died when struck by tractor truck rigs on area highways this week. Helena Baum 32 of Gallup Solomon Enrike 22 of Crownpoint Michael Pease 8 and Edward Reilly 60 were all killed in separate incidents near Gallup along I 40 and US 666. Pease and Reilly were near a camper on the I 40 shoulder. Baum died on US 666 north of Gallup and Enrike was hit on I 40 east of Gallup. Police say the truck drivers attempted evasive action but could not avoid impact.
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Gallup
Helena Baum
Solomon Enrike
Crownpoint
Janesville
Wisc
Michael Pease
Edward Reilly
Pease
Reilly
Camper
Arizona
Ms. Baum
U.S. 666
Enrike
GMC
Robert Stringfellow
Marlow
Okla
Chad Pease
John Royce
Farmington
Five Inning Navajo Softball Tilt Ends in 24-12 Delegates Win
In Fort Defiance Arizona a lighthearted tribal softball game pitted the Navajo chairman's office KTNN and directors against council delegates and tribal staff. The chairman's squad led 7-0 but the delegates surged to a 24-12 five-inning victory behind hits, base-running and standout plays.
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Richard Sitts
Fort Defiance
Ariz
KTNN
Council
Stan Milford
Julius Johnson
Ganado-Cornfields Council
Milford
Johnny R. Thompson
Tennies
Thompson
Diane Taylor
Bob Uecker
Fort Defiance Council
Larry Anderson
Anderson
Harold Morgan
Rights panel is crippled by funding cuts in 1980s
WINDOW ROCK Arizona The chairman of the U S Civil Rights Commission warns its funding could be wiped out by September. Clarence Pendleton a Reagan appointee says the panel is crippled by congressional cuts as the House Appropriations Committee moves to end funding. He blames conservative shifts on perceived racism and political retaliation. Mary Frances Berry notes credibility issues and warns Indians should be wary of the commission as a decision maker.
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Richard Sitts Dine
Bureau
Window Rock
Ariz
U.S. Civil Rights Commission
Commission
Clarence Pendleton
House Appropriations Committee
Pendleton
Reagan
Congressional
Congress
Senate
Ronald Reagan
Mary Frances Berry
Independent
Jimmy Carter
Berry
Blandina Cardenas Ramirez
U.S. District Court
House
Ms. Berry
University of Pennsylvania
General Accounting Office
Controller General's Office
In Loving Memory Of Jerry Harrison Two Years Later
Morgan Harrison and Roanhorse families honor Jerry Harrison son brother nephew and grandson who passed away two years ago today with a quiet remembrance and family reflection.
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Jerry Harrison
Harrison, Morgan and
Roanhorse
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Sabra Gonzales
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Jeai
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Pease and Reilly
Earl's Restaurant
66 Ave
Morris
Continental Divide
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Paul
Minn
Lacasse
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Don Armstrong
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