sep 29, 1960 - The Federal Judges hearing suits from Public Law No. 887

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September 29. The Federal Judges hearing suits arising from Public Law No. 887 passed by Congress Aug 1, 1956 recognized the sharp conflict of interests between local Wyandot descendants and the Wyandotte tribe of Oklahoma. The judges stated they took cognizance of the fact that the Wyandottes of Oklahoma had not used the cemetery since leaving this area in 1867. The judges said local Wyandot descendants are still using the cemetery. More than 800 persons are buried there. K.C. Kansan (WNK)