New Castle to Host Hearing on Unified Indiana County Court Plan
Statewide hearings on a bill to create a unified county court system will be held, next Wednesday at 7 p.m. in Henry Circuit Court, sponsored by the Indiana Judicial Study Commission. The plan replaces 419 justices of the peace, 87 city court judges, and 17 town judges with 83 county court judges, with merit-based selection and four-year terms subject to voter approval every four years.
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AFT backs McGovern as Nixon draws mixed reviews
The American Teachers Federation endorsed Sen. George McGovern and donated 250000 to his campaign in St Paul, while he faced a cool reception at a Veterans of Foreign Wars event in Minneapolis. Nixon drew cheers at the American Legion convention in Chicago and a warm reception in Utica Michigan at a new high school dedication. He urged quick action on busing and desegregation standards as Shriver attacked Nixon as a “warmaker” in Pittsburgh.
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West Central Policy Faces Legal Test Over Transfers
Frankton Indiana a heated review centers on the West Central transfer rule as ISTA lawyers study the issue. WCEA president Robert Farrell says ISTA guidance is being sought with a public meeting held at Frankton High School drawing about 100 patrons. Four of seven school board members approved transfers for 74 Jackson Township students and about 16 in Lafayette Township, while 66 pupils from 48 families requested transfers To Page 2.
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McGovern Endorsed by Teachers Union in 1972 Prospect
The American Federation of Teachers backs Senator George McGovern after he argues teachers should be in schools or on picket lines rather than jailed. The endorsement underscores union support as campaign outreach heats up on Page 10.
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Freeman To Pacers Acquire Don Freeman From Chaparrals
The Indiana Pacers obtain ABA All Star guard Don Freeman from the Dallas Chaparrals in a cash deal to bolster the backcourt as league champions. Page 15 notes details and context.
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Unknown Richie Karl Leads Pinehurst Open First Round
Richie Karl fires a first round 65 to grab the early lead in the Liggett and Meyers Open golf doubleheader at Pinehurst North Carolina. The golf item appears amid a page with other briefs and notices, including court and grocery price updates.
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Eyewitness Report of Havoc on Collins Avenue
On Collins Avenue Miami Beach a late night riot disrupted buses and taxi service as 40 to 50 youths attacked delegates and smashed storefronts and vending machines. Police used tear gas. many rioters were arrested as crowds fled toward hotels and service roads.
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Anderson considers zoning moratorium amid legal risk
Three charrette groups urge a ban on rezoning until an updated master plan is created. The Anderson planning commission notes possible court challenges to such moratoriums, citing due process and property rights concerns while acknowledging potential support if grounded in public interest and specific conditions. A vote or firm action was not taken.
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State Prison Guards Defend Lash in Fence Post Controversy
Indiana guards rally to Warden Russell Lash amid a year old dispute over inmate labor on fence posts for the warden’s father, who seeks a state representative seat. Capt. Melvin D. Tyler says inmates conspired to discredit Lash for curbing drugs and illicit activity, while noting the work was voluntary and part of the Prison Products Program.
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