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Show Page6 5 he was befriended by syiubathete doctors and nurses. The members of the Association believe that head shaving is an especially humiliating punishment for Indian students. Since this form of punishment is unknown at other Indian schools, the Association * believes that it is related to the Book of Mormon which recounts that the Lamanites (Indians) due to. their past sins were marked by having their heads shaved. This, they contend, is further. evidence that the school is not among the students and students like those single out with shaved heads for ridicule. Having lived in such a dorm would mark a student all his life and make improvement difficult if in fact, a student put there by the school needs any real improvement. In. fact occurrances which at Intermountain. MEETING WITH BIA only but On June 20, 1970 NIYC and the white people of a particular which they impose. faith Association met with Miss Victor, head of the school and with Washington BIA deputy white Use of handcuffs is another form of student control. A memo was circulated _ handcuffs memo authorizing the use of on students. A further designated those staff members who could carry them. One Indian employee stated, “This but is supposed what must to be a school, (a student) think when he sees IA’‘s strutting around with handcuffs on their belts!” of the major grievances. untouched. One of the major ones being the removal of seven BIA employees. NIYC is asking for their dismissal, not just to be transferred to some other group-of Indians. As one Indian employee commissioners Alexander McNabb and Roland Johnson. The meeting took place at Intermountain. The following promises were given by the BIA: 1. The position of Instructional Aide will be upgraded. 2. The handcuffing of students will cease. aS at Intermountain ROW MEN social quantity, occasions. Only fee. All formal wear Litted -fo7 (AO the latest styles will by styled and U = wertnet hat to Wordpower is now conducting a DER comes you sit down Shoppe located in a big measure when at Der Ratskeller Pizza at 250 South 3rd East in longer be used as punishment. Handcuffs are used to control 4, The Navajo language students who are drunk or thought © to be drunk. In fact the attitude is will no longer be restricted but will be encouraged among both students that when a student is caught drunk _ or high, to call in. the police or and employees. Gil Coombs handcuff him. If the police are used a _ An examination of The average car owner thinks of the the student is taken downtown and Intermountain employment records radiator as something the service station will be made and adjustments made thrown in a cell. Numerous Mr. Roy Gibson, News Director for attendant checks for water after he students the NIYC has helped get for those discriminated against. Channel 4, KCPX TV, appeared “pumps gasoline into the fuel tank. That done, the radiator is forgotten unless the 6. The medicine Out state that they were beaten or ‘before the Wordpower Journalism car begins to overheat. Radiators shoved around by the local police. pouches of students will no longer Training Program at Central City on perform efficiently most of the time but Recently, a student thrown in for be confiscated. 3 October 14. He covered television when something goes wrong, it’s time to have them inspected by a specialist. drinking hung himself in his cell 7. The BIA will assist All Forms AMERICAN Of Journalism school brings in.”’ If an intoxicated student isn’t turned over to the police, he is always accompany students on field trips. usually handcuffed and given a shot incentive awards committee Indians. of thorozine to sober him up. The open use of handcuffs gives Intermountain the appearance of a Federal prison, only worse. In a Federal prison it is difficult to handcuff a prisoner. A guard must Obtain permission from an authority have in each different case and five witnesses. The use of handcuffs is only for very extreme cases, and handcuffs themselves are considered weapons. At Intermountain Handeuting: is an everyday occurrance. In keeping with the repressive measures, next schools year an “Opportunity Dormitory” will be set up for “problem” students. Exactly how one gets to be defined as a problem” has not yet been spelled out. NIYC and the 3 Association Oppose the creation of this dorm which separate the good guys from the bad guys (as so designated by the school). This dorm it is felt, would cause more harm than good as it would tend to cause problems EK: ay 2: One The half of the will be arbitary switching of Indian employees from assignment to assignment will cease. 1S In-service training for all employees in Navajo language and culture will be initiated. reporting, writing and announcing in an informal discussion with the students. His warm personality and thorough knowledge of TV and news reporting impressed the class while giving them some very usable knowledge. He extended an invitation for class members to a your sizes needs may be, color, you will or graduation dances, etc. If the occasion should take during the summer, formal readily on hand to requirements. In this 1970 Spotlight place whites meet are all ) On A Good Neighbor, we take pleasure in directing the attention of our readers to this outstanding establishment and suggest you drop in at 242 East South Temple “or paeng 322-0252 or 322-5023. PIZZA popular with desire, they SHOPPE people in this area. If you will quickly prepare any Order to go. Der Ratskeller is open daily from 11:00 A.M. and Sunday’s from 12 noon, Here they feature the finest pizzas in and an outstanding feature here is the your favorite combination, specialty best in live music provided for your sandwiches, salads and beverages, in a entertainment. range of prices to fit each and every For maximum eating enjoyment and budget. : live entertainment, this Spotlight On A This popular meeting place for Good Neighbor gives highest praise to businessmen and shoppers serves the Der Ratskeller Pizza Shoppe located 250 tops in short orders prepared quickly, South 3rd East in Salt Lake City, phone but with that special touch that has 355-1729. made Der Ratskeller Pizza Shoppe so Studies further what style, Salt Lake City, where service is prompt and satisfaction is sure. Class during matter find the selection, you need, here. They specialize in formalwear for individuals, entire wedding parties, social affairs, RATSKELLER Pleasure findings in subsequent issues. accompany No | study into the school and the above promises. We will publish our news WEAR fresh-as-new-look, and the accessories are included to make your outfit complete. You will be amazed at the complete selections of styles, sizes and colors to choose from, all available at a modest Head shaving will no NIYC in filing law suits against any with his belt. To throw a student on the employee who has beaten up a mercy of the town is just as bad as student. 8. Teachers and being at the mercy of the school. A student stated, “When you get counselors will no longer be used as thrown in, you feel right-at home guards and four guards, all Indian, will be hired. because there is nobody in there 9. The situation of local but Indians and Mexicans. These people are migrant workers but you townspeople who hold two jobs, one at the school and another never see them on the street of all outside, will be investigated and white Brigham City. | know Brigham City doesn’t want Indians, action taken. 10. An Indian will they just want the money the S This exclusive establishment features a complete line of America’s finest formal attire for weddings and special are included, featuring such well known names of formalwear as After Six and Lord West. lf you want to rent a Dinner Jacket or Tux, the King's Row Men’s Wear and Formalwear located at 242 East South Temple in Salt Lake City will have it waiting for you. the BIA does not solve this problem there will be more trouble this fall. | mean real trouble. No matter what, NIYC will not ‘permit this Situation $ Ralph Carter — Owner and Manager stated,‘ am not sure in my own mind that giving them (the BIA) continue. a KING other schools are isolated tragedies, until the end of the summer was a tend to ‘become routine at good ideas. But we have done it. If people controlled by leave many Channel ‘typical 4 _. 41 American West 700 Auto South day” to of Radiator located at in Salt Lake City has -been serving car and truck owners of this RADIATOR — Owner Radiator and will repair find . American for expert Auto and rebuilding, feature air estimates type Spotlight is pleased about the and The phone Free gladly for any large or small. is equipped repairing, service. 364-5395. quickly reasonable cost. recoring conditioning This trouble Radiator radiator cleaning, is the it at the most of On to write American number are radiator A Good given service, Neighbor this short sketch Auto Radiator in area for many years. Any one of the experts here can detect almost at once Salt Lake. City and say that our area residents are fortunate indeed to have the cause of a car’s overheating. Perhaps it’s only a faulty hose, scale or sediment is blocking water circulation or perhaps such a competent specialists trained work. the radiator is leaking. American radiator repair shop in all phases of this Auto CATHOLIC CHARITIES CARES reporters understanding AUTO gain TV yt journalism. the unwed mother those wanting to adopt children needing homes CALL US FOR HELP 320 East 322-2569 The training program. began September 14, meeting 3 nights a week at the Central City Community Center and 2 Fourth South afternoons at Westminster College. Twelve students will cover both print and broadcast journalism with emphasis on urban affairs and sociological problems. On-the-job training on Wordpower Newspaper is an important part of the 14. The practive of program. So far the class has taken requiring one employee to spy on a field trip to KALL Radio where and make statements about another Rob Branch escorted them on a employee will cease. tour of a radio station and talked at 15: All personnel files length about radio and its special will be shown to each individual requirements. In a three class employee so that he may answer session on poverty,. the students any charges raised against him. listened to Mrs. Marie Darling, 16. The Association will former President of Utah Welfare hold regular meetings with the Rights. Organization, Mr. Clark superintendent and be given a voice Passey, representing the Central in policy making at the school. City Tenent’s Union, Mr. Kermit Jefferson and Sampson. with Action Program. Mr. Don Ray the Community The program will continue until late spring when students will participate in The BIA has until the end of the graduation excerises and continue summer to carry out these reforms. with more on-the-job training with These promises from the BIA the news media. | ee eS ee oe oe ee ee ee ee eee ee eee ee ee eee LET US FIND YOU A JOB SUITED TO YOUR NEED We | | | | | | | | Have the Following Openings: Motel Maids — Motels are calling us constantly! Waitresses — Car Hops — Cashiers & Hostesses Dishwashers & Kitchen Help of all kinds Ranch & Farm Hands — (Local & Out of Town) | Room & Board POR IMMEDIATE PLACEMENT CALL: INTERMOUNTAIN | EMPLOYMENT SERVICE 424 South West Temple eereccoce nee oe os ee 328-0266 og |
