Primary race heats up as candidates file for county offices
The 1978 political year opens with 17 Democrats and three Republicans officially seeking May 2 primary county nominations at Madison County clerk’s office. additional Democrats file for township posts and precinct committeeman. A few state race declarations must be filed in Indianapolis. Notable filings include sheriff contenders Jesse Hughes Sr Robert Sapp and Jack Castor and incumbent clerks and officials pursuing renomination. Filing closes March 3.
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Madison County
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Renaieton
Indianapolis
Jesse P. Hughes Sr
Porto Bello
Pendleton
Robert L. Sapp
Rt. 4
Alexandria
Jack’ N. Castor
Melody Lane
Anderson
Rosemary
Thomas Newman Sr
Baxter Jones
Tom Broderick
City Council blocks city role in Allen Chapel housing plan
The City Council voted five to three to deny a resolution that would have let the city cooperate with the Housing Authority on a federal loan subsidized public housing project at Allen Chapel on the west side. Several westside residents urged action. some council members said private sector housing with federal subsidies could better serve the project.
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Ronnie Fletcher
Jack In Dyke
Andrew Orbik
Tee Ime Tesolutown
Ome German
Wayne Huffman
Robert Morris
Allen Chapel
von Cochran
Grile
Fletcher
van Dyke
Federal
Department of Housing
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Community Development and Housing Authority
C. Alan Hornley
Fox enters race for Madison County sheriff post
Madison County native Mark Fox announced his candidacy at Republican Headquarters. A 11 year county police veteran and shift commander since 1971, he vows to continue existing programs, expand training, and uphold honest professional law enforcement while leading the Fellowship of Christian Policemen as president. Fox and his wife Bonnie reside in Chesterfield with their three sons.
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Mark Fox
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Republican
John Gunter
Madison County
Sheriff's Department
Delco-Remy
Fox Radiator Service
Gunter
Fellowship of Christian Policemen
Bonnie
Chesterfield
Blevins School Bill Advances in House
In Indianapolis the House Ways and Means Committee approved Rep. John M. Blevins for a school funding formula that offers local control and revenue options. Democrats preferred more state funding, but praised the idea of local input with a $75 per pupil addition after adjustments for vocational and special education brackets. Local school corporations would see distributions based on this year's funding less special and vocational monies, plus the extra per pupil amount.
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Indianapolis
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Ways and Means
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Anderson
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Mental Health Association
Indiana Lawmakers Debate School Funds and State Police Expansion
The debate centers on local control of school systems with per pupil funding for growth or cuts for declining districts. Democrats push back on Gov Bowen plans for 6 million to hire 200 state police and 142 million for posts. Blevins argues state police are essential for emergencies and crime deterrence. cites Elwood strike duty as example. Budget also includes 1.2 million for Pendleton Reformatory plans, with no new funding seen for Mounds State Park.
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Indiana Farm Bureau
Blevins
Democrat Committee
Otis R. Bowen
MacLove
Fairmount
Elwood
Indiana Reformatory
Pendleton
Mounds State Park
William Long
Lafayette
Area schools reopen with delayed start after holiday
Several area school corporations resume today with one hour later starts due to conditions. Anderson Community School and West Central and South Madison districts plan normal or delayed schedules. buses run with added routes info from principals. Elwood and Madison Grant back in session with adjusted hours. Alexandria schools all affected.
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Ine Nouaay
Anderson Community
Harold Gallagher
Gallagher
West Central
South Madison
Earl Consort
Additions
Elwood
Madison-Grant
Alexandria
Winter weather snarls schools and roads across county
Occasional light snow accumulates, with temperatures in the teens. Some districts including Alexandria Elementary morning kindergartners face closures due to heating and bus pickup issues while Daleville and Northwestern schools stay closed amid hazardous county roads. County crews widen one lane roads. Anderson considers federal disaster aid with Civil Defense official Milton Mitnick as agent.
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Anderson
St. Mary’s
Thomas
Alexandria
Daleville
Northwestern
Merrill Scott
Northwestern Corporation
Antine
Scott
Donald Mays
Delaware County
Delaware County Highway Department
John Hobbs
Milton Mitnick
GM Pays Out 7.9 Million in GM Savings Stock Payout
General Motors distributes 7.87 million dollars to 2,350 salaried employees in Delco Remy and Guide plants in Anderson as part of the 1974 savings stock purchase program. Chairman Thomas A Murphy in Detroit noted 95,200 salaried workers are receiving or will have assets in trust, with 67,900 taking immediate distribution and the rest held for future retirement or withdrawal.
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Anderson
General Motors
Thomas A Murphy
Detroit
U.S
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