51.   There were three copies of the treaty, but the whereabouts of the other two is a mystery that Navajo tribal officials have unsuccessfully tried to solve for decades.

52.   They are withholding comment on the Makah request, pending meetings with tribal officials.

53.   Tribal officials and attorneys declined to comment on the case.

54.   Tribal officials and representatives for Nelson said they would not discuss business details of the joint venture before Saturday.

55.   Tribal officials appeared to distance themselves from the study Tuesday.

56.   Tribal officials cite the turmoil and the feelings it stirred up as one of the primary reasons why voter turnout today for tribal elections is down.

57.   Tribal officials did not return calls for comment, but they have consistently declined to talk about their development plans publicly.

58.   Tribal officials said Amor had trespassed on their reservation while meeting with Navajo relocation resisters at Big Mountain.

59.   Tribal officials say in the absence of a satisfactory arrangement, they will file a lawsuit.

60.   Tribal officials see similar benefits.