Madison County Grand Jury Reports Reformatory Riot Findings
The Madison County Grand Jury completed an intensive inquiry into the September 26 1959 riot at the Indiana State Reformatory Pendleton revealing crowd control failures inadequate training staffing shortages and ineffective communications. They found no criminal liability for staff though call for improved training pay standards and governance and directed legislative reform and better facilities. The report notes overcrowding and calls for independent nonpartisan leadership and updated policy.
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Indiana Grand Jury Recommends Reform at Reformatory
The Grand Jury cites staffing shortages and inadequate pay as major issues at the Indiana Reformatory. It urges publishing inmate rules, expanding counseling, reducing caseloads, and mandatory training, plus broader legislative reforms for sentencing, governance, and facility conditions.
Appeals Court drafts lengthy order on 34 million inheritance tax
INDIANAPOLIS AP Chief Judge John W. Malt said the Indiana Appellate Court drafted a lengthy new order in the state's 34 million inheritance tax case. The document would not be made public yet as the court finishes its final draft. The state was ordered to pay Marion County Mass Transportation Authority 12.7 million in 1967 and 1968 inheritance taxes. other counties could collect about 21 million. Governor Whitcomb criticized the delay. AISTA to host orientation for new district readers in Indianapolis. ISTA President Mrs. Latyella Martin of Goshen to preside over the board meeting. Truck sales replace uncrapped units.
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