Police destroy wagering devices amid controversy in Madison
Police seized gambling paraphernalia from Central Newsstand at 231 E 13th St and burned a range of devices including tip books punch boards a Lucky 7 machine a pinball unit and a gambler's bible. Owner Peter Pakes 67 was indicted as devices were transported to the Madison County landfill amid a roadside accident during destruction.
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E. 13Th St
Peter Pakes
Edgewood Drive
Madison Superior
Court III
Thomas Newman Jr
Madison County
City man cited with drug violations in Madison County blotter
Madison County police report a 19 year old local man, James D. Smith of 4636 Clark St, cited on marijuana possession and drunk driving charges after a traffic stop on Columbus Ave near 53rd St. A large box inside the car held a "very large quantity" of marijuana. Smith is jailed. Police also report a man wanted for assault and theft, Rick Presser of Indianapolis, surrendered after a fuel oil theft at a Citgo gas station. A shooting near the Mark Motor Inn left Stephen L. Langdon with a superficial head wound. investigators seek a gunman. Additional arrests include Michael J. Johnson of Crystal St on robbery charges tied to a Grayville man, and Bruce Wayne Singer on burglary charges tied to a Cole Radio break-in. A separate collision on Fletcher Street led John I. Riley to admit driving the car involved with Larry B. Newberry’s pickup.
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Madison County
Anderson
James D. Smith
Clark St
Smith
53Rd Street
Columbus Avenue
MCPD
Indianapolis
Madison Gircuit
Rick Presser
Rural St
Presser
Citgo
County Road
Ind. 2
Madison
Michael J. Johnson
Crystal St. Johnson
Johnson
Grayville
Ind
Holiday Inn
Elmer Sordelet
Bruce Wayne Singer
Scatterfield Rd
Cole Radio and Television
Indiana Ave
Singer
John I. Riley
Fletcher Sr
Larry B. Newberry
Fletcher Street
Hillard Larry Dishman
Pendleton Ave
Dishman
County weighs landfill options amid rising costs and disputes
County officials say a city landfill may be pursued, but a separate county facility will stay. Budget figures show maintenance costs rising. current revenue from January to April totals about 24,000. State inspectors found minor issues but no major problems. Recycling is considered later due to high upfront and ongoing costs, with estimates around 8 million dollars.
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Puckett
Sioners
Jones
Environmental Protection Agency
HUD pays Allen Chapel electric bills in overdue housing aid
HUD covered a $9,000 overdue electric bill for Allen Chapel housing complex as the local authority reports no payment yet on the water and sewage bill. Officials discuss HUD assistance for a planned take over of the project, while increasing rehab grants from 7500 to 8500 and addressing lead paint concerns amid an audit.
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Allen Chapel
Federal
Department of Housing and Urban Development
C. Alan Hernley
Hornley
Anderson Housing Authority
Housing Authority
Mike Scheurer
HUD
Indianapolis-area
Hernley
Youth guidance on independence and respect from Wenger
Wenger emphasizes that while most youth seek friends for reassurance, parents should guide adolescents toward becoming responsible adults independent of their families. He cites a prospective of respect and the value of each youth as a unique individual in maturation.
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Wenger
Inmate marriages policy to be reviewed by Indiana Corrections Board
Indiana's Board of Corrections will consider Friday a new policy liberalizing marriage procedures for inmates in state prisons. Board member Daniel F. Evans Jr. said the policy may allow marriages outside the prison and could ease restrictions for incarcerated spouses.
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Indianayalis
Indiana
Indiana Board of Corrections
Daniel F. Evans Jr
Elwood man found innocent in Essex strike case
James Taylor, plant manager at Essex, was found innocent in Madison County Court Civ. I after a strike related incident on May 24 1977. Sylvia Anderson testified along with three others. a videotape was shown. more Essex strike cases were anticipated that summer.
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Elwood
Essex International
James Taylor
Essex
Madison County Court
George Hughes
Sylvia Anderson
Taylor
Ms. Anderson
Panamanian leader’s remarks seen as bluff by official
Gonzalez says Torrijos’ harsh canal treaty comments were likely for domestic consumption. He notes the Panamanian president neutralized negative student reaction and that some student groups still demand rejection of the two canal treaties. Federico Ponce of Panama University recalls the remark made him smile.
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Gonzalez
Torrijos
Federico Ponce
Panama University
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Stephen L. Langdon
Langdon
Mark Motor Inn
Room Up
Glenn
Kowloon
St. John's Hospital
Anderson Police Department
RUB Prillaman Herald
Berne
Lacrosse
Furniture Showrooms, Inc
Ander
Erent Foxes
Fall Creek
Linders
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