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The Gallup Independent from Gallup, New Mexico • Page 6

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Page 6--The Gollup (NM) Independent--May 14, 1971 Farmers Face Worst Season Due to Drought Conditions Jhree Vehicle Injures Gallup Youth GALLUP (Staff) James Robin Miller 19, of 701 East Mesa was reported in good Watson was cited for failure to yield (he right of way. The Gallup Police last night from Heron is not scheduled to, Heynolds said court disputes forecasts expressed in per- McKinley General i I i i i i i i condition with severe laccra-jinvestigated an incident of pro- lions of his face and arms at perty damage at the Grev flnnm'al I il (Kin .1 i begin until July 1072. E. Elliott, the bureau's project superintendent for the said the a thre over wafer have "happened be- eenlage of the is'-ycar average morning following a three ve- commodation in times like this" I throil September, are: The hicle accident in which he was fore this is not the usual TM" Navajo Dam, 50'jnyjved yesterday afternoon at 01 cent the Uio Grande a 1 hound Bus depot, 30G East U. S.

66 in which a door valued at $80 was broken. Freddy 19, of 708 West Green SANTA FE (AP)-New Mexico farmers who must depend on streamtlow water for irrigation are facing possibly the worst season in Iheir lifetimes. The situation poses legal prob- conservancy district' board has lems stemming from the asked lo be considered if walcr that water rights exceed released from Heron during forecast supply in all New the "testing" phase, wun me Middle Rio Grande 53 per cent- the Pecos al i Muml car on U.S. CO which! i ico river basins, The down-j Elliott noted the bureau could I project. Reynolds thinks this I Pecos, 49 per cent' the Gila at i a 5 in a collision first with JM6WS UIQ6ST streamers could be lefl dry sc lis lcs 1K lo lycar could IK drier than 1056.

JGila, 25-29 per cent- and the car llrivcn Tllnmas Wnl-i 3 The U.S. Weather Bureau and district. jllie last driest year. Canadian (April forecast not yet I Soil Conservation Service fore- i course of events in dry years." joiowi Bridge, 47 per 'cent; the According to a report prcpar- Ellioll says he can't remcm- Grande at San Marcial 30' c(1 1iv tlw lllm 1 ber a drier year in his 20 years per cent; the Rio Chama al El i with the Middle Rio Grande 53 per Pecos al i Black Mesa IConllnwil From Out) ttlC while man's WilJ'S over the split between the more readily," a news release traditionalists and the rest issued loday by Hie Native tlie Hopis. by the Gallup Police, Mil- was the driver of an east.

car on U.S. CO which was arrested on a drunk char-1 tlle "progressive" ideas of non ge in connection with (he in-! Ho society and others prefer- There are 62 Hopi traditional-, "To Is unthinkable lo isls individually named in the UP suit. The Hopi tribe split in the early part of the century, with some wishing to follow American Rights Fund states, it is unthinkable lo control over our sacred funds to non-Kopis," the Fund's news release quotes Hopi traditional leaders Starlie Lomayaktewa, Ned N'ayafewa, Minah Lansa, Claude Kewanyama, cidenl. Sisssws San near ce records at that ing the 15 per cent of a 68-year average.I The (April forecast not yet s011 f)f Enst H' 11 which! The Weather Service stream-i updated), 45-50 per cent. entered the highway northbound Ule slate ei sonnc! Boa sai(1 frnm Viouj nnrl tlinii n.i i AIRC from Valley View and then with a westbound cement truck.

Action lo change the prices of NM Investment's To Be Reviewed Thursday leh possibility of instituting a two-week notice for probationary provisional and temporary employes is being con- A i i Vl ring lo retain the "traditional" i jack Pongaycsvia and David illopi ideals. Monogye as slating. The lands on which Peabody T1 Fl also tes fr TM Coal Co. operates its Black a rl slil(e 'nf Mesa strip mine are ml Thomas Bnyacya inter- Ihe "Navajo-Hopl Joint lierlcr, and Carlotla Shaltek, Area" with both tribes main-: recorder, which The taming an equal jurisdiclion 1S nc TM avc and responsibility. Leases were rr Wl signed by the Navajo and Hopi never will give anyone lo dispose of our land tribal councils In 19G6 with antl and religion for (API Tl, Fli I A Hie some commemorative silver co-'Investment Council has sidered.

Lt. Gov. Robert Mon- Peabody Coal Co. anil the i an -y nec had expressed concern been in operation for about received nese lanas about 40 employes of the Motor 118 nionlhs at lhe site. Vehicle Department who re-! The Hopi traditionalists char- 5 7" U1B 1 ceivctl notice April 25 lhat i ge in their complaint the 1966 sl( ward a caretaker, ci on i -rclui-ns," according to from llle eal Spirit and we 8 1(1 lllem mi noinl i rive show cnKirlccls licllieve a ''l c'a flow be 1975 Albuquer- Ue elements a 5 TM TM but that among the AIR- come on a suggestion a conservative invest- TM j50th Anniversary chairman Phil'mcnl in mortgages on ship and -y Woodnnl who nolcd he had 'has authorizedlacomplete analy-i l' Lrtri Penbody Coal state take a lead role i i i illegal and consequently the by the Hopi Tribal lhe slale- this year might well he "among the'lowest on record." I For larger irrigation opera- tc tipns the outlook is not so dis- th mal as for the smaller nllltl bu thc i 'manding.

The Committee then voted to this year's rodeo open all Indian cowboys of all voted to a me coins wun tne investments nmnirwm unrw i 0 i i learned thai bered issue the lowcsl numbers are most highly valued hy coin collectors. The executive commitlee en- (lorsctl suggestion ships. LtlUS caused controversy in the when the state had 16 per cent of (he fund invested in two cause the employe undue hard- thai lhe Association retain coin I On Thursday, Hie council Court Judge Harry Slow- place coins number investment of up to ers of Albuquerque, will proval of Ihis lease is unlawful. The traditionalists assert the Hopi Tribal Council is illegally JUDGE NAMED constituted and without the pow(AP) or lo lease lands under Ihe tri- go-rounds in calf two through II on a bid sale, million in U.S. Maritime Com-1 become" presidinE 'the (cam roping and dogging; lo: charge $25 each for coins 12 mission bonds guaranteed bv i Second Judi -State Engineer Sieve Reynolds on IneGiuYand iTM 1 btasic cvclllSl 5 a relai lhe i S-' fcdcral government announcement points out that most rammer- ducc entry fees, remove hunts mal S12.50 price for lhe rcamin-' earning per cent intleresl the Secretary of thc Interior lo administer menl.

The suit claims the Hopi con- slilution itself is alien to Hopi traditions and was imposed upon the Hopi people in a much-disputed election in 1936. The suit also alleges tin's constitution has not been adhered to in regard lo leasing the Black lo Feabody Coal for coins 12 mission bonds, guaranteed by Second Judicial District. The an- (he laws correctly amounts lo Ciniiirron Ilivcr systems. cial irrigators have "siinpleim 1 This is rue of such CVCllls anti to ttcublc i i 95 coi n-hiMi mis isn i irue 01 oincis, sucn day by pro I I 1 Ol fit IIP I MIC 1 i I 1'vi uu.iu mini jj.i ui uii tal wells," which in effect serve as nie Rio Gfandc 'Zmanv in- addw SC otller bllsi last night i made by the council's corporate 5 i Cf ririKTP i a i i 4 i i i i i I I I I 1 1 1 I I 1 I I I I 1 I I I I The portfolio ana ysis will be.Macl'hcrson who is retiring 'progressive' Hopis who con-underground storage rescr- I'nlrc fm 1 vpnrc noled, "there's a history of mutual ac- Lewis said last night Ihe (he committee issued a request advisor-Scuddcr, Stevens ai mnges sluild lead to parlid- for Ceremonial memorabilia sto- Clark. Results will be rcleast chnn jpalion in the rodeo of Indian'red away in Gallup homes to at a special council meeting cowboys from tribes not recent-1 lie loaned lo the Association represented at the Cercmo-! for use in window displays lv i i i i i 1 1 i i racrcIiatUSi iiarlticipal- -Heard thai Ihc Ceremonial ale slocks; 1G per cent $69.15 -aiscs; i i ion of A1KCA members in the hac! been included as one i i is incorporate bonds.

1 Sen Joseph Monlnya D-N currently on thc state appro-jranoid in their insistance upon 'i lso iiI lll Committee thc 34 colorful celebrations held The oilier half is in government' was lo he in Alamo'gordo lodav ved llsl ha V' 1g somc of constituted i PI10KMX (AP) Parlicl- is seeking a meeting with iu the United Stales each year securities. for ground breaking ceremonies Hathathli said Ihis morning authority win which fo deal," I'iincy pants in Four Corners power officials Monday lo attempt in a booklet distributed bv at the citv's new industrial site "nolhing good was said in that Echohawk added. voirs for dry years. When not enough walcr is available to mcel Iheir established rights on a stream or river or ditch, (liey can make up Ihe difference from the wells. Thc pumping, however, raises cosls.

Aiid Ihe irrigators of the die Rio Grande i District mighl he gelling cmer- plant have begun a SI million to insure continued participat on American Express, gency water a year ahead of research porgrum to develop a rodeo. --Discussed Ihe possibility of schedule through Ihe San a i process for removing sulphur 1 have supported adverlising wilh Ihc Nava- Chama project. ovide gases from power goner- lo the extent that we could Jo Tribal Fair which this The project (nmsnioimtam a i plant emissions. But now (hey are keeping other yenr is celebrating its 25th anni- diversion lunncl near Chama Salt River Project President cowboys from participating he versary; opened in March, carrying oy( i smith said Thursday lhe said. "There is no reason (be I -Heard a report of little prowler from Colorado lo Heron resC arch would be conducted a A I A Board cannot nnnrnvo Kress and Da The June.

But delivery of water is to develop a rodeo" June 10. One third of the fund, $142.3 Supreme Court last November. I million, presently is in MONTOYA VISITS i ALBUQUERQUE A -I The Hopi constitulion calls was made Thurs- or lril O.A.it peopfe in favor "Since these leaders have refused lo certify anyone fhe government has chosen to ignore this provision of the Hop! constitution and recognize the Tribal Council anyway" the suit (Conlinupd From One) sJltCS He said lhat (he 1965 edilion, "Government officials are pa- currenlly on thc slate appro-! rancid in their insistance upon after 1C years on the bench. Mac I irol the iribal council and who Phcrson was chosen presiding judge Jan. 4.

He filled the nosi- tion vacated by John McManus who was eieclcd to the Slate i water from Colorado lo Heron; rch would be conducted a A I A Board cannot approve gross and the need for profes- Dam, due for completion by Mohave Gcncruling Station 1 the participation of AIRCA sional outside help by develop- Rie Bureau of Reclaniadon by 'members in the Ceremonial' cnl committee chairman Woodrow Nozzcr, efficient and reliable; "1 think they arebroadminded --Heard that this year's Cere- process for sulphur dioxide re- enough lo see our point of monial, due lo higher fees, I Western Wear 222 W. COAL moval for installation on the view," he added. Obituary Charles Schmaltz ASHLAND, Oregon (Staff) Charles Schmaltz, a former resident of Gallup died of a heart attack here early Thursday morning. He was 57 year old. He was purses and advertising costs, born at McGaffey.

first generating unit al Ihc Nav- Law enforcement committee be the most expensive: Schmaltz worked in Ihe Nava- ajo generating Station in time chairman Chris DiGregorio rc- for iis initial date of commer- porlcil lhal a kickoff meeting Smith ex- of the commitlee had been al the city's new industrial site, The scnafor will meet with city officiats and representatives of a prospective industry considering the new industrial park. to stage ever, costing an esti- jo Motors Garage until 1940 mated 820,000 more than any when he moved to Ashland, rfna indicated. Young Voters 'Independent' SANTA FE (AP) Under-21 voters registering in New Mexico seem In prefer avoiding affiliation with a major political party, figures released Thursday by Secretary of Slate Belly Fio- olher; nolhing good was said in that book about the American In- i "It should not be used in i classrooms where Indians are involved," he staled. "It does not belong in a Shiprock classroom or any classroom around the country. "It creates bad relationships between whites and Indians in the classroom and creates racism," he added.

"It's the sort of thing all Even so, the complaint the Hopi Tribal Council has never been given the authority by the Hopi people to lease lands. Despile many long-standing grievances dating from the split at the lurn of lhe century, Hopi traditionalists a never before resorted to legal action lo enforce their claims. They were motivated in this instance by the environmental disaster which will accompany minority groups are fighting' Peab ody Coal Co. strip mining against. lie also said he operations, according fo the Oregon.

cial operation," plained. held Monday with represenlativ "We will have to assess Ihc cs of the McKinley County Slier- ard report that he would need! Flo of lhe home, 31 lalesl Heard Treasurer Phil Surviving are his wife, Mrs. voters "are independents, lhe report that he would need Flo Schmaltz, of lhe home, lalesl monthly figures show. IKQ jf so of the research program irfs offi TM and stale and i to borrow an additional $5000, sons, Iwo daughters and three! This compares wilh an over-21 good le sai( "TM a i TM i Cr O1 clcrc lllat use "We, the I topi religious lead- i i Hie book bc discontinued. 1 ers have the "'I show.

before we can positively deter- police. He said that LI. J.W. to meet operating expenses, all of Oregon; electorate which includes five mine whether a sulphur" dioxide Swoboda of the stale police ami heard a report of a five sisters, Mrs. Amelia Hau- per cenl registered indepen- a removal system can bc devcl- would bc lhe officer in charge meeting with an Albuquerque 03 0 0 01 1 0 11 3 11 1C TM mal a secure fed slighUy higher lhan the ha kurafced a month ago.

have decided to intervene acUvt Anna Lisace, of Medford Ore portion of lhe tolal cieclorale. The parents decided lo seek cly in lhe while man's cou Is i TM hcrs ,9 cor i Scll! na among a total ihc of HalaJWi. which lo prevent final devastation" registered led lo Wednesday's meeting, (he Hopis stale. accelerated so it can be com-l ntcdr mc plcled bv March 1972. allon Ceremonial as well as other cffnrls lo estahlish a separate Ceremonial police force during May only Even if your trip is months away buy from us in May and save up to $48! Up to $5000 worth of First National City Travelers Checks for a fee of only air, say this suit.

Perry "The white man has made it ui i 'i Jv Services Tribal harder and harder for us lo oped" in'timTfor instaiiation'as of licc "clivilics. city oflicial with responsibility Mary Ann TMhe proportion of tlTe cn mS i( adilional wajs original equipment on the first A (ral nl session which in- or federal programs on ways Gallup; Mrs. Margaret Martin-! among nnder-21 voters seems to; plaining parents concern about "Vow for TM generating unit dudes not control (raining will the Ceremonial may secure fed- elli. of AlhimiiprniiP nnrl Mrs hr. hiohor nom flrst llrae The first Navajo generating bc from one lo two era! funding unit is scheduled lo begin opcr- i llil vs vciir hc alion in 1074 Smith said! arc hcl conllnuclL A I I HrarJliatoc of Gall a nl Tony Schmaltz of 9,761 undcr-21 voters 1 I a a A a i i 8 a i Other references lo Indian's' "We'should not have had to rt i 1 compares with a 2.15 to 1 in Ihe book include the phrases go this far," they slate "Our JiaTe UTTICe ticldjWondayjn AshlancL niUojnJhe older voting group, "murderous wretches, bloody- words have not been heeded SANTA FE (AP) Recent I'callheiis, teligcrcnt Man tri; might bc the last The committee decided thai graduates in agricultural ccono-1 lhe less regulations Ihcrc are mics from N'cw Mexico fSvlNvlf la lo enforce the belter and Ihaf Universilv evidently score (here arc enough laws on the with the State Planning 11 8 a am i di i u( cnls who usc ovcr lomc an( LU, without bed.

'is 'Sf. Available state-wide at all 20 offices 8, A MERCHANDISE Foreign Imports "For Thor Unusual Gift" Ph. 863-6092 406 Julie The three Leo Griego, Gilbert Apodaca and Joe M. Martinez are classified as assistant planners al salaries of 87,020, stale personnel showed. night.

jlalion lhat Ihc work would be Fr. Meyer's term was sclicd-1 done subject to funds being uled to expire on May 27. available. Rights California D-- an Office He also said Shiprock Chap- of Economic Opportunity pro- ter officials have opposed gram. The Fund, based in Ber- actions of the parents, calling ikclcy, is supported entirely by them Communists.

I private contribulions including I don know if Chapter substantial support from the Krie Canal was finished in 1825. In other acton the 1VC ai inn 0 ap nes of the purchase of! to llc liurrau records: ne 500 KVA Transformer. I Management for rccrealional ffl TM ls iirc informed or Ford Foundalion. --Approved lire continuation I i a I ihey are just Indians who The Fund undertakes major of Ihe current contract lp iissc resolution slaliim are sc llouts lo 1'icir own pen- litigation on behalf I i a lied Dog Pits for: the cilv's intention of plC com lc llc(l and Indian tribes Ihrougliout crushed cinders. i illg sorae stale and hc Yandell said he was very Ihc nation.

-Rejected a resolution to northside of Gallup. I about I he complaint "This case illuslralcs the wondered if lhe offensive legalistic altitudes of the eov- miPnt i .1 P. continue a present service contract which tests and repairs --Referred lo the electrical company a request hy 11 re- transformers for lhe electrical sidenls south of Interstate-10 utility company. The proposal for hookup to city electrical to semi out a approved. --Approved the purchase of a passages might be conlaincd in such writings as those of Pilgrim leader William Bradford.

Here's luxury-in the widest selection of models and colors choosy people ever choose. new bid was; lines. --Approved another continuation of lhe Ncighhor- 'i ion cab and chasis pick-i hood Facillilies Contract, --Set hearings for the following trailer park requests: Alfred Run for one Irailcr at West Mesa, Tony Lovala for one Irailcr al 502 West Morgan 'Trail, and Lorenzo Mad- jrid Jr. for one trailer at eminent toward Indians which- for too long has been Federal policy," said attorney Pelcyger. i Tll government has pursued said all school d.sl- policy designed (o thwart- Only the finest DRESS SHOP SHOE SALON 114 W.

Cool Ave. Princeton. CONTINENTAL MARK CENTRAL MOTOR CO, 701 COAL LINCOLN CONTINENTAL (Two Door or Four) GALLUP FEATURE OF THE WEEK Sheffield Heirloom Quality China DINNER PLATE irifl every pur dime Each $3 wotdi of grocciy mirclmscs emiilcs you lo one of theec clcRonl "Classic" dinner plates, for Ihc low, low price of only Imagine--wilh a $9 jiurcliase you can collect 3 dinner plates. California Super Markets nets in the four corners area the real Hopi leaders- the should check ilieir books lo de- I traditionalists-because of ROV- orminc if such books as; ih, crnmental fears lhat traditional lloiiglilon Mifflm 18(3 edition i leadership will impede Woe Lilcralurc" are rMS Pelcygcr slated. "This is inconsistent wilh the 1 Indian self-determination policy set forth by President Nixon last July," Pelcovner "Indian REGATTA SET Truth or Consequences Power 1, 0 con rol Boat Regalia, will he held at Elephant Butle Lake June 5-G.

An air stunt show and a water ski show 1 will be added allrac- lions. Last year's regatla drew a crowd of about 10,000 per- free of governmental ence, he staled. "Here the government has tried to Im- sons. GumorffiJ Machine tr Calcukioi Repair Strvlci Wally jmenl." Echoliawfc said temporary injtincfioii lo bait (lie strip mining until the lawsuit is decided will not be sought, and strip mining operations will likely continue until the suit is decided G.P.O.S., Ine, 104 W. Coal 863-9186.

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