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1 De Gdulle To Attend Sumriiit PARIS Premier Charles de Gaulle has decided to attend a summit meeting in New York if big powers and Russia decided to hold it there, providing it does not last more than two o- three days, it was announced today. Eugene Thomas, minister of posts and telephones, made the announcement after a one hour cabinet meeting at the Elysee Palace. Jacques Soustelle, government informi.Uon chief, said after the meeting 'that a final response to the letter of Soviet Premier Ni- klta S. Khrushchev has not yet been finished and that another cabinet meeting will be held to work out the answers. Thomas soid the general's response would be ready in "two or three days." He added that De Gaulle's letter would not specifically mention a date and place of a meeting.

The minister's statement came as a surprise because it had been known that DC Gaulle viewed summit meeting in the public glare of tho U.N. Council with distaste. transfer Foose To State Prison SANTA FE Norman A Foose, the bearded prospector accused of two child killings lay in his locked cell at the state hospital today, where he was transferred Wednesday for "safekeeping." Foose was tracked into the northern New Mexico mountains and wounded by state policemen July 11, one day after the fata" shootings at nearby Cuba. He was taken to the Bernalillo County Indian Hospital at Albuquerque CW Call WINNING RELEASE from Jefferson, prison where he was under sentence to die for murder, James Foster and wife (left) receive congratulations from friends. Confession by ex-policeman safe cracker led to his liberation.

Tribe Votes New Mill Sawmill Project Cost $7 Million The Navajo Tribal Council yesterday appropriated $7,500,000 for the construction of a sawmill to be situated about fifteen miles North of Ft. Defiance, Ariz. The sawmill, which will service 500,000 acres of forrest and involve two-and-three quarter billion feet of commercial timber, will create 380 jobs, a spokesman for the Tribe said today. Once constructed, the sawmill will result in the establishing of a new community, which will include housing, a shopping center, school and similar features. G.

Warren Spaulding, General Superintendent of the Navajo Agency, said that the agency regards the action of the Tribal Ceremonial Directors Address Rotary Club Ceremonial Directors explained tors Earl Vance, M. L. Woodard, some ot the many details involved in preparing and staging the annual Ceremonial at a special program Wednesday for. members of the'local Rotary Club. In a.

presentation introduced by President-Bill Hagberg, Directors summarized some of the highlights of their various committee activities for the year, emphasizing the amount of time devoted to each phase. of the program was to illustrate the scope and diversity of detailed preparation (or the Ceremonial which all dovetails together for the achievement of a successful and smoothly operating event, Hagberg said. The president emphasized that Ceremonial operation is devised on the committee system in which each Director heads at least one committee and its membership is drawn from the general membership which involves more than 880 local people in Ceremonial preparation. Presenting explanations of their committee activities were Direc- John Guest, John Brentari and Homer Powers. Secretary Manager Ike.Merry stressed that entirely aside from its value as "the country's leading tribute to' the Indian people," Gallup could take pride- in the Ceremonial as "the nation's standing small-town civic Priests Return Zimi Cane ByJEANBHELL i early day Spaniards who claimed The "Zuni Cane," 55-year-old Uie area in their quest for the lymbol of tribal authority, present- to the Pueblo by Presi- -lent Abraham Lincoln, and the fabled "Seven Cities of Clbola." Under the Spanish system, the Caciques held sway in tribal affairs iubject of a controversy that has 1 and were granted authority to ap- envcloped the Pueblo for the past point the Pueblo governor.

Al- quart'er century, this week passed rom the hands of the Caciques, ribal high priests, to Gov. Calvin iustace in a ceremony clearly narking the division between 'church and state" that has been paralleled many limes before in he history of the past thousand ears. The "Cane" has been a matter of sharp debate during the past bur years and more specifically las been a touchy subject since 1934 when the Zunis, along with other Pueblo peoples were granted the right of self government under provision of the Congressional Reorganization Act. Prior to 1934 the Zunis operated Pueblo affairs under a governmental system first set up by the though this system. In later years, lost favor among the people, the Caciques fast to their political power and it was not until 1934 that they were forced to relinquish this authority in favor of tribal elections, a vital part of the new system of self government.

Under the new table of organization set up in 1934 provision was ma'de for a governor, a lieutenant govcrnot and four council members, all to be elected by the people. A nominating committee was also set up under the new system and given authority to select candidates. A general election followed in which every eligible voter on the Pueblo could cast a ballot. This is the system that is followed today. Under the 1934 Act the Caciques were charged with the responsibility of adminstation the oath of office.

It is at the inauguration ceremony that the "Cane" is presented to the new governor by a member of the Caciques. It was difficult for the Caciques to accept their loss of authority and ever since 1934 the matter of rightful possesion of the "Cane" has been a matter of tribal dispute. Finally in 1955 feelings reached such a high pitch that the Caciques seized the "Cane" and kept it in their possession until this week. At the time the "Cane" was seized Cassa Appa was the Zuni governor. Some felt the Caciques took their stand because they favored another candidate while others felt it was a renewal of their bid for political power.

The Reorganization -Act relieved the Caciques of their power of pol- itical appointment for two reasons, first because it was in conflict with the democratic system and secondly because the Caciques were in continual disagreement among themselves over their election of a tribal leader. Tlie loss of the council caused "Cane" from the grave unrcs throughout the Pueblo and last week a special council meeting was called and the matter of authority between the tribal governing body and the Caciques was put to the test of a general vote. All Pueblo residents participated and the council was given an overwhelming vote of confidence. The Caciques had little choice but to bow to the wishes of the majority of their tribe. The ceremony which followed in which the "Cane" changed hands publicly was a political coup for the tribal council and set a precedent that Caciques in the future will have difficulty in breaking.

It is doubtful that the Caciques will attempt to seize the "Cane" again because the transfer was accomplished through proper channels. There had been some talk of violence around the Pueblo by those who felt strongly that the Council should assert prerogative and take back its rightful property. Wiser heads ruled, however, and an election was called. The fact that the Caciques acquiesed to the council vote is an acknowledgement in the eyes of the people that the council's power in political affairs exceeds that of the religious order of the tribe. The "Cane" is fashioned of dark mahoghanj- topped by a handsome silver head on which is (inscribed the date of presentation, June 8, 1863, Jt was President Lincoln, donor of the carefully preserved symbol of tribal authority who said "A house divided against itself cannot long survive." GALLUP DAILY Independen CAPITAL OF THE INDIAN COUNTRY Council "as a milestone of theli remarkable progress." "The appropriation culminate; many years of study," Spalding said, adding that "we have long recognized the need for furthe developing of the Navajo Triba resources." "This is probably the most important single action ever taken by the Navajo Tribal Council," Spaulding added.

"It is a sound business investment and wise application of Tribal funds," the General Superin tendent concluded, A spokesman for the Tribe said today that the mill should be in production by the beginning of I960. The Tribal Council is expected to put out the call for construction bids in the near future. Paul Jones, chairman of the Navajo Tribal Council, had hinted at yesterday's action when he told members at the opening meeting of the summer sesion that a feas- seribUity report on the reservation forestry esourres would be presented during the present get- Thursday, July 24,1958 VOLUME 70 NUMBER 173 United Press International Full Leased Wire Price 7 Cents together. Helander Opens BIA Conference Dismiss Charge In Liquor Case City Magistrate Lotario D. Ortega today dismissed on grounds of insufficient evidence a charge against Mrs.

Vicinti Favela of 109 West Princeton, accused' of selling liquor on Sunday. Mrs. i Favela, State Policeman William Eddleman and three witnesses appeared at a preliminary hearing held in Magistrate's Court at City Hall. Mrs. Favela was picked up for questioning by police Monday and after charges were preferred was released in $300 bond.

At the close of testimony today. Judge Ortega said that the evidence presented was not sufficient to back up the charge. Gallup Forecast: GALLUP: Partly cloudy today and Friday with brief afternoon and early evening thundershowers accompanied by gusty winds. Cool- The two-day Bureau of Indian Affairs conference on communications between public agencies and the Indian population of this area opened this morning with an analysis of the region surrounding Gallup by Mel Helander, BIA Area Land Operations Officer. The conference is sponsored by the BIA Branch of Land Operations.

Late in the morning Dr. Vernon Beggs, Superintendent of Schools of the United Pueblos, discussed barriers in communications and Dr. Tom Sasaki, Professor of Sociology at of New Mexico evaluated the effectiveness of BIA-Tribal communications in field programs. An address by Robert Young, Assistant to the General Superintendent of the Navajo Agency at Admiral Missing En Route to U.S. SAN FRANCISCO Rear Adm.

Lynne C. Quiggle, 52, disappeared aboard the liner Pres- dent Cleveland while it was en route from Japan to San Francisco, American President Lines of' ficials reported today. A message received by the shipping company from the today. Low tonight Friday 85. high WE GIVE GREEN STAMPS ON RETAIL PARTS and LABOR SALES CENTRAL MOTOR COMPANY 701 West Coal Ave.

land's skipper, Clove- Commodore H.J. Ehman, said Quieglc was lasl seen at Tuesday midnight, 36 hours out from San Francisco. He had been traveling with his wife, Anne, who reported him missing. The Cleveland was due to ar- here today. Twelfth Naval District officers planned to meet the ship and investigate the admiral's disappearance.

had just completed Window Rock, was scheduled at the close of the morning session. Young was to speak on the pres- ntation of subject matter, interpretation and the Indian listener. Speakers slated for the afternoon session were Leo Wolfe, Agency Land Operations Officer at the Jicarilla Agency; Wallace Leach, publisher of toe Independent and Bill Humbert, manager of Radio Station KGAK. School Officials Return to Gallup Barnie Catron, Superintendent of Gallup-McKinlcy County schools and Dr. J.

C. Porterfield, curriculum Dnector returned today from Santa Fe where they attended the annual summer conference of the New Mexico Cooperative Program in Educational Admiins- tration coordinated by the State Department of Education. CPEA is sponsored throughout the United States by hte Kellogg Foundation and Is devoted to the improvement and enrichment of school programs. British House of Lords Admits Four Women To Membership First in 700 Years LONDON (UPI) The House of Lords today admitted four women to membership, the first in 700 years. The four chosen to join the hitherto all-male upper chamber of Parliament are: Baroness Ravensdale, 62, social worker whose maternal grandfather was the late L.

Z. Leither of Washington, D. the Marchioness of Reading, 62, a authorrity of child welfare; Mrs. Barbara Wooton, former Laborite professor of social studies; and Dame Atherine Elliot, 55, widow of a Tory cabinet minister. Since' the Marchioness of Reading and Baroness Ravensdale already hold titles i their own right, they will select other titles under which to sit in Lords.

Work is being rushed on powder rooms for the new female members, so that they will be ready for the next session. Not Saxon assembles that led to the first parliaments in he 13th women had a voice in the House of Lords. But this year Tory Prime Minister Harold Macmillan rammed a corpromise through Parliament. This, provided that Queen Elizabeth would create peers and peeresses whose title would not be hereditary arid who would be of sufficient rank, baron or better, to sit in Lords. Flaming Wreck Kills 1, Injures 3 Democrats Set Dale for PJalform Conclave SANTA FE (UPD Democratic sliiiins today picked Sept.

6 for the party's platform convention in Santa Fe. By setting a date" late" as possible, ho stated, "members of the platform committee (wili get) a chance to discuss with their local voters the type of platform most effective and most representative of the Democratic party. Stevens Funeral Services Friday Funeral Services for Bert Stevens, owner of the Drive-In Cleaners and resident of Gallup since 1931, who died of a sudden heart attack Tuesday while loading rock in the back of his pick-up off the Zuni Road, will be held Friday at 4 p.m. at the Methodist Church. The Rev.

George Ditterline, pastor, will officiate. Burial will be in Sunset Memorial Park. Pall bearers will be Clay Fultz, Bill Stock, Al Gallegos, Donnie Kemp, Dr. Wallace Phillips and Jim Olive. Welfare Department Reduces Personnel SANTA FE State Welfare Director Robert E.

Pntchott said today his department had reduced personnel from 659 in June 1957 to 63? one year later. he! Ike, Dulles Work On Summit Note WASHINGTON Thef Pakistan, one of the Baghdad United States today began drafting for submission to its Allies 3 proposed note to NikiU Khrushchev on an East-West summit conference. White House Press Secretary James C. Hagerty said President Eisenhower and Secreta ry of State John F'ibter Dulles were at work on a nply to the S-wiet premier's conditional agreement to meet with the West at the United Nations in York. Hagerty would give no hint as to the draft's contents.

He said he did not expect "any immediate answer" to Khrushchev because this country intends to consult its Allies, principally Brit a i and France, before dispatching a message to the Kremlin. group, is expected to protest inclusion ot India in any summit conference on the Middle East. Agree on Site Diplomatic authorities in Washington said the summit meeting get under way might weeks. First, however, the Allied governments must reply to Khrushchev's demand that India and the Arab states participate. In the corresponding time, said, the rate of personnel changs was also reduced.

It was 13.5 per cent in the 1956-57 fiscal year and 10.8 per cent in the 1957-58 fiscal The general belief here was that ja summit meeting will be held but that Issues of participation, timing, and subject matter remain to be settled. Mrs. Leila Beaver To Display-Ad Staff Mrs. Leila Beaver who has been and is the mother of two children, Classified Advertising Manager of the Independent has been promoted 1o a position on the Display Adveli- fsing stalf. She her new du tics this week.

In 1955 Mrs. Beaver joined fhc Ley la Alice Beaver, 14 and Edgar Martin Beaver, 10. Dulles to Europe It appeared that Khrushchev's proposal that the meeting start Monday was out. Both in London and Washington the belief was that all the necessary arrangement could not be made by Monday. The National Security Council met for two hours today.

Dulles stayed behind and talked Elsenhower for another 30 with min- is Chevy Chase, Md. Advertising Manager. She has bru: associated with ncwspap 1 or work for the past 11 years, serving both the editorial and advertising departments of various newspapers. Mrs. Beaver, who came original- Mrs.

Mary Dies in Farininglon Worvf was rcrcived here today of the death of Mrs. Mary Walters, i ly from ucr to Rico did extensive former Gallup resident Mrs. Wal-i Jhc j. a dio and TV pro- tcrs died this morning in Farmington. She was the sister of J.

T. My rick of 605 East Green Street. motion. She resides at 204 South Third Tj utes before returning to (he Stale Department. Hagerty said that as far he knows Dulles still plans tc fly to Bonn and London this weekend.

The secretary has scheduled a conference with West Gcrmon Chancellor Konrad Adenauer Saturday afternoon and a one-day session with the Baghdad Pact nations in London before returning here early next Tuesday. Mrs. Leila Beaver IT'S HERE Reduce Any Spot On Your Body Anyplace Legs and Arms Tommy Ferguson's DELUXE BARBER SHOP 218 W. Coal in two Pickups Collide On State 68 By ERNIE MILLS One person was killed and throe injured yesterday in a head-on collision on State 'Highway about five miles East of the New Mexico-Arizona state line. Mitten Foster, 2fi, of Chambers was killed when the pickup in which he was riding collided head-on with a pickup truck driven by Joe Teller, 31, of CliinJe, Ariz.

Foster was riding in the pickup driven by his wife. Pearl, 38. Also in the truck was Mrs. Foster's daughter, Shirley Ashley. Mrs.

Foster received facial lacerations and was held over for observation at Ft. Defiance Hospital. Miss Ashley was released from tho hospital. Teller was taken to St. Mary's Hospital in Gallup and later held, for questioning by the State Po- Jice.

An inquest was set for 11:00 a.m. today, with Judge Edward G. Romero presiding. of Highway ing almost completely demolished by (he impact. Immediately after the crash the trucks caught on fire, the names reaching almost twenty-five feet- into the air, according to cyewit- Seconds after the collision, a third vehicle driven by Harold Springer.

52, of Granada, struck the Foster truck. Springer was uninjured. Deputies from the McKinley County Sheriff's Office and officers from the Navajo Branch of Law and Order rushed to the scene uf the accident to assist the State Police, who were already on the spot. Heavy traffic lined up on 68 after the accident, with at least The two pickups collided at the fifty vehicles stopped at one time, top of a hill on the paved section I according to one observer. both vehicles be- The fatality was New Mexico's 183 traffic death of Ih year, compared with 223 year ago today.

WILLIAMS OPPOSES MOVE Vote to Pay Builder For Defective Road SANTA FE Materials, not people, were at fault, the state highway commission ruled Wcdncs day in deciding to pay contractor Jack Adams a remaining $91.979 on- a Sl.l million defective roadway through Lordsburg. The commission withheld final payment on the faulty road, a five- mile stretch of US 70-80, after it developed into an issue in tho spring Democratic primary campaign. Repairs Expensive In their 4-1 motion authorizing final payment, commissioners said "irrespective of whether the con- specifications" tho highway would have fallen apart. The commis'-ioners apparently agreed the construction materials were marginal and under adverse weather conditions the deterioration bf'Kan earlier Hum otherwise. Charles Williams of dnllup was the only commissioner opposing pay t-iit.

He said his vote was noli meant to reflect discredit upon I Adams but to point up the need more study of the cause of failure. "I don't believe we have done justice to the people of New Mexico," he said. Commissioner George Lavender of Santa Fe, who formally moved creasing. Williams earlier asked the other commissioner to delay the vote until Thursday mommy nt its regular session. Asked how he felt to get the money.

Adams replied, "it was my money all along; I know I that the commission pay Adams, I would get the commission said he feared otherwise the pricethadn't (paid me) there is always of highway bids would start courts." NOTICE The Drive-In Cleaners WILL BE CLOSED ALL DAY FRIDAY For The Funeral of BERT STEVENS Will Open Saturday COME AND GET 'EM JUST RECEIVED 30,000 IBS. (More Than A Car Load) FRESH TOMATOES 25 pound lug $1.00 pound 5c NOW EVERYONE CAN ENJOY TOMATOES AT THIS GIVE-AWAY PRICE PRICES EFFECTIVE SATURDAY AND SUNDAY Jay's buper WE GIVE FRONTIER SAVING STAMPS! Market.