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Gallup, N.M. Mayor Abducted by Indians

Betty June Starr Whelan Cherokee Collection, MS-188
MS188-03-02: Indians II · Page 3.8
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Physical location
Betty June Starr Whelan Cherokee Collection, MS-188
MS188-03-02: Indians II
Page 3.8
Material type
Newspaper Clipping (Newspaper / Clipping)
Date
1973-03-02
Description
We have the original newspaper clipping as well as a printed copy. This article outlines the event of Mayor Garcia of Gallup being abducted, held at gunpoint, and shot. Pictured is the mayor and one of his abductors, Larry Casuse. The other abductor was Bob Nakaitinae.
Author or creator
[none]
Publication or source
The Kansas City Star
Subjects and names
Mayor Emmet Garcia, Gallup, Larry Casuse, Bob Nakaitinae

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