22 Jun 1976
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Newspaper
New Mexico Gallup Independent
Location
Gallup, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1976
Page
1
The Navajo Hopi Unity Committee continues effort to repeal Public Law 93-531 and challenge the mediator report. Petition drives near 90 000 signatures, with many chapters requesting meetings as debates over land moves, relocation options, and environmental reviews intensify amid tribal concerns.
Voters in Gallup McKinley County go to the polls to approve a two mill tax levy to fund capital improvements and repairs in local schools. If approved, about 875000 will be raised with 178019 from local taxes and the rest as state matching funds.
Margret Lee reports 122 people have petitions for county posts, all Democrats, with only one Navajo among the dozen seeking fields. ACTIVE plans candidate screening and endorsements while tribal leaders say Navajo voters have high registration potential, aiming to boost turnout in the Sept. 7 primary.
A Navajo Area BIA official warns tribal cash reserves are shrinking amid financial irregularities and mounting obligations. Federal figures show trust funds may settle around 25 to 28 million by June 30, with prior years at 36.7 to 73.6 million as NHDE faces management problems and pending indictments.
Indian Commissioner Morris Thompson in Phoenix to interview candidates for the Navajo area director post. The Navajo Tribal Council nominated four agency superintendents Edward C Plummer Crownpoint NM Edward McCabe Shiprock NM Donald Dodge Fort Defiance AZ Frank E Paul Tuba City AZ.
The cross examination of James Harper focuses on inconsistencies between his testimony and other government witnesses regarding the Pine Ridge shooting. Harper describes Butler and AIM members planning to fight agents and discusses alleged offers of aid to prisoners while noting informers' rewards and the unmentioned relevance of certain threats to officials.
In Rome the Communists gain ground in parliamentary elections but fail to oust the Christian Democrats, who again fall short of a majority. The result deepens political uncertainty and delays forming a Christian Democratic government, hindering steps to ease Italy’s grave economic crisis.
Police report most black areas calm in South Africa while arson flares in Mamelodi township near Pretoria. A clinic and shop were set ablaze by thugs, with no shootings reported. Police Minister Kruger cited 140 dead and 1128 injured as of Monday, most victims black.
Katherine R. Chicharello died at an unspecified age with funeral details to be announced. She was remembered by family and friends in a brief death notice appearing on page six.
Elizabeth DiGregorio was named executive director of the McKinley Area Council of Governments MACOG Monday replacing Jeff Meyer who resigned. The $16 000 salary is $2 000 less than proposed. The grant for energy planning may fund through July.
Willard Frazier Republican candidate for state representative in District 4 San Juan and McKinley counties withdraws citing health reasons. Navajo Voter Registration official says Frazier notified his withdrawal and thanks supporters. opponent is incumbent Leo Watchman.
A community clinic opens at the Youth Center on 400 W Pringeton in Gallup. It runs Thursday from 12 to 6 p.m. offering free smear tests to residents.
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