Story May 3, 1961

Navajo Times

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

Dr. Luther Terry, Dr. James R. Shaw, Dr. Robert L. Zobel, Acting Commissioner Of Indian Affairs, Chairman Of The Navajo Tribal Council, Chairman Of The Hopi Tribal Council, Governor Of The Zuni Tribe, Mayor Of Gallup, Mr. Thurman Smith

Q: What keywords are associated?

Hospital Dedication, Indian Health, Public Health Service, Tribal Council, Gallup New Mexico

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What is this article about?

Planning for the dedication of the new 200-bed U.S. Public Health Service Indian Hospital in Gallup, tentatively set for May 27, 1961, involves tribal officials and city leaders. Dr. Luther Terry is slated as principal speaker, with others including tribal chairmen and the mayor.

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Dedication of Gallup Indian Hospital Being Planned

The U. S. Public Health Service, with the assistance of Indian Tribal officials and officials of the City of Gallup, are planning ceremonies to dedicate the new 200-bed PHS Indian Hospital in Gallup. The tentative date set for this occasion is May 27, 1961.

Arrangements are being made for Dr. Luther Terry, Surgeon General of the United States Public Health Service to serve as principal speaker. If he is unavailable, Dr. James R. Shaw, Chief, Division of Indian Health, U. S. Public Health Service, will deliver the dedicatory address. Dr. Robert L. Zobel, Area Medical Officer, PHS Indian Health Area Office, Albuquerque, is to serve as master of ceremonies.

Other speakers planned include the Acting Commissioner of Indian Affairs, Chairman of the Navajo Tribal Council, Chairman of the Hopi Tribal Council, the Governor of the Zuni Tribe, and the Mayor of Gallup.

Mr. Thurman Smith, Personnel Officer of the Gallup Indian Hospital is chairman of the planning committee.

What sub-type of article is it?

Historical Event

What themes does it cover?

Triumph

What keywords are associated?

Hospital Dedication Indian Health Public Health Service Tribal Council Gallup New Mexico

What entities or persons were involved?

Dr. Luther Terry Dr. James R. Shaw Dr. Robert L. Zobel Acting Commissioner Of Indian Affairs Chairman Of The Navajo Tribal Council Chairman Of The Hopi Tribal Council Governor Of The Zuni Tribe Mayor Of Gallup Mr. Thurman Smith

Where did it happen?

Gallup

Story Details

Key Persons

Dr. Luther Terry Dr. James R. Shaw Dr. Robert L. Zobel Acting Commissioner Of Indian Affairs Chairman Of The Navajo Tribal Council Chairman Of The Hopi Tribal Council Governor Of The Zuni Tribe Mayor Of Gallup Mr. Thurman Smith

Location

Gallup

Event Date

May 27, 1961

Story Details

The U.S. Public Health Service, Indian tribal officials, and Gallup city officials plan dedication ceremonies for the new 200-bed PHS Indian Hospital on May 27, 1961. Dr. Luther Terry is principal speaker if available, otherwise Dr. James R. Shaw; Dr. Robert L. Zobel as master of ceremonies. Other speakers include tribal leaders and the mayor. Mr. Thurman Smith chairs the planning committee.