The Glacier reporter. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1953-current, 1962-04-19
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have. proved once and for all,
that inexpsrience is no match
for the unpredictable minds OF
irresponsible persons.
Tragic as the situation Is, our
pOlicy-dictating bureaucrats still
refuse 10 support the tribal
councils pleas for law enforce.
ment assistance.
IrOnical. too, is tho legal web
that has been spun over the
course OF years wherein the gov.
eminent holds jurisdiction over
the Indian as wards, debating
virtually every policy of their
lives except that OF protec-
ton of life and property. In this
respect. they turn their backs.
or. take the very least action
and easiest course available.
We are getting just a little
more than tired of the no jur-
isiiction" plea that seems TO be
the answer 10 every awkward or
doubtful situation.
On the other hand there is a
man OF long experience who
should have been acting in the
capacity Of tribal policeman for
the Heart Butte district, and
would have been doing so had
IL not been for acts of personal
prejudice that prevented his re-
appointment two years ago.
We do not mean 70 say that
this. or some other atrociOus &C:
or similar nature. would not
have been committed. but we do
feel that John Tatsey would
have successfully COPIED with the
situation in a more experienced
manner, thus eliminating the
tragedy that has befallen that
community.
We have always felt that our
government could well afford to
take a closer look at the existing
situations right here at home,
and direct a little more money
and effort into combating the
more deplorable situations ex-
isting within our own properties.
We bend over backwards 10 cor
rect and rebuild the poverty
ridden and under-privileged
nations around the world. fail
ing 10 see that the same help
could well be extended 10 thou
sands Of communities here at
home.
Duffy Comes At Night was
good and reliable young man,
well liked in his community. and
had served his country faithful
~ as a member of the Marine
Corps but 10 have 10 come
home and meet death by the
hands of men whose lives are
ruled by the bottle should GER
tainly cause some policy makers
20 reconsider past decisions.
Te7ring down OF the Phillips
66 station on the highline was
begun this week by a wrecking
crew and they are well along on
the project. Replacing the old
woOden-framed structure will be
an ultra-mOdern. super service
station covering nearly a quar-
ter OF a block.
Bill McFsdyean has already
started the construction of his
new garage on the south side Of
town. The structure will be of
concrete block, modern and spa
ei0us. These two projects, along
with the Installation Of a new
water system. natural gas. and
50 new Indian housing units is
evident Of 4 promising future
for our community.
There are also several re-
modelling projects under way
and others under consideration,
al Of which will add much TO
the new lock developing in the
community.
An annOuncer"Ht is expected
10 be made next week Of the an
nual city.wide clea n-up cam
paign which will get under way
shortly. We have been informed
that a weekend pickup service
will be provided and that all
property owners have TO do is TO
neatly pile their garbage and
trash near the road where the
crews will pick II up free OF
charge.
Speaking Of coming events.
the Annual All American Indian
Days celebration dates have
been set TO start the second week
in July. Thursday. July IL 10 be
exact. So campers can start dust
ing off the teepees and getting
their dancing and buckskin out
fits In shape.
In respect 10 the Indian Days
Les CObell advises that anyone
planning 10 enter floats in the
parade should start thinking
about il now.
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