Madison Heights Band Director Severely Injured In Crash
Madison Heights High School band director James Patton, 40, was in serious to critical condition in intensive care at Indiana University Medical Center after a two car crash near Huntsville. He suffered massive chest injuries and possible ruptured larynx. another driver, 16 year old Christopher Byer Pendleton, was involved. Patton was turning left on Indiana 67 around 6 30 p m when his car collided with Byer’s vehicle. a passenger in Patton’s car, Joe Slavens, 23, refused treatment for hip and back injuries. Police investigate vandalism to an Anderson owned police car at West Eighth Street and Baxter Road with about 300 dollars damage to a 1975 Buick LeSabre.
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James Patton
Indiana University Medical Center
Indianapolis
Huntsville
Patton
Oakwood Drive
St. John's Hospital
Indianapols Hospital
Ind. 67
Christopher Byer
Pendleton
Byer
Joe Slavens
D. St
Central Services
West Eighth Street
Baxter Road
Christmas shoppers voiced hopes for changes in celebration
Verbatim captures residents opinions as a reporter asks shoppers what they would change about Christmas. The piece also reports vandalism at a city vehicle and a separate armed robbery at Earl's Truck Stop with two black male suspects fleeing on foot after stealing about $70 with shotguns involved. Authorities sought suspects and continued the investigation late Wednesday.
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Suspected Teens Loot purse on West 12th Street
Two black juvenile girls, described 5 to 5 feet 2 inches tall, wearing ski masks, reportedly robbed a victim on West 12th Street Tuesday afternoon. One suspect named Jackie. detectives seek both suspects as special investigators pursue leads in the $1 theft from the purse.
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Anderson
Focal
West 12Th St
Jackie
Teague Sees Limited Budget Session For 1978
Senate Majority Leader Thomas Teague argues for a restrained 1978 budget, cites citywide tax relief ideas, and notes plans on redistributing bills from Senate President Pro-Tem Hobert Fair. He questions re election decision while urging focus on campaign promises and constituent needs. Rep. Blevins demands a new school formula amid broad skepticism.
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Senate
Thomas J. Teague
D-Anderson
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Teague
Hobert J. Fair
John M. Blevins
Congress
Four in mall shoplifting ring nabbed in Indiana
Four suspects were observed as their vehicle entered Mounds Mall and were followed by Officer McCorkle from the parking lot into the shopping center. They stayed about 142 hours before a stop at Third Street and the Indiana 103 bypass. All four were arrested without incident and merchandise valued at about $4,000 was recovered including 3000 from Wasson’s and 9100 from Weller’s. An additional 3000 of other stores’ goods were recovered. A signed confession states the group traveled from Cleveland to central Indiana to shoplift.
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Mounds Mall
McCorkle
the Herald
Third Street
Ind. 103
Wasson's
Weller‘s
Cleveland
Indiana
City eyes HUD offer on Allen Chapel Terrace Estates
Anderson leaders consider city takeover of the 60 unit Allen Chapel Terrace Estates under HUD conditions. HUD owns the property since last September after deterioration prompted closure. The city seeks federal funding for operation and maintenance and a resident manager to enforce rents and maintain the complex.
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Elwood H
Bud” Hillis
Hubert Heck
Ely
Allen Chapel Terrace Estates
City Housing Authority
Allen Chapel
Federal Department of Housing and Urban Development
Pine Tree Village
HUD
Hillis
Rock
the Herald
AIUD
Hock
Alan Hornley
Community Development Department
Tax reform plan extends investment tax credit to structures
The proposal would shift tax payments to October first and January first, allow corporations to use a 10 percent investment tax credit to offset up to 90 percent of annual tax liability, and extend the credit from machinery and equipment to include structures.
Inch of Snow Causes No Major City Traffic Problems
About an inch of blowing snow touched Madison County sparing city and county roads from major issues. Anderson Street Commissioner Tomas Dillard said slick streets were avoided and crews spent the day sand or salted areas. County and state crews reported no weather related problems, with snow ending today and warmer weather upcoming.
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Anderson
Tomas Dillard
the Herald
Madison County Highway Garage
State Highway District
Indiana
Actress Terry Moore Claims Child Born to Howard Hughes
Vancouver AP report states actress Terry Moore writes in her autobiography about bearing a child by the late millionaire recluse Howard Hughes. The claim highlights a dramatic personal episode tied to Hughes, whose private life remains largely guarded.
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Vancouver, British Columbia
Terry Moore
Howard Hughes
College students drink as much as older peers study finds
New Brunswick reports a study showing college students drink roughly as much as their older siblings with potential declines in heavy drinking. Women tend toward spirits while most men favor beer after classes.
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New Brunswick
N.J
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