Area school board bill comatose, Anderson leaders say
Indiana lawmaker Craig Campbell warned the Anderson school board bill may be comatose after Education Chairman Phillip Warner blocked a vote and only offered a hearing. Campbell vows further action while Anderson Chamber spokesmen say local business leaders will study a districting plan as trips to Indianapolis are canceled.
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Nancye Hawes
Indianapolis
Anderson
Craig Campbell
The
Herald
Campbell
John M. Blevins
House Education
Phillip T Warner
R-Elkhart
Blevins
Warner
Education Committee
House
Kermit Burrous
Peru
Inquirers
Pat Kiely
Anderson Chamber of Commerce
Anderson School Board
Indiana Senate debates public employee bargaining and gas tax plan
Amid extended debate the Indiana Senate advanced a public employee bargaining bill similar to a 1975 ruling, with amendments to post total gas prices on pumps and repeal a tax on tax. Governor Bowen defended tax cuts and rebates while outlining budget aims and school funding hopes across 289 school corporations.
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Indiana Supreme Court
HOUSE
Henry Lamkin
Indianapolis
Bowen
Richard C. Bodine
D-Mishawaka
Bodine
Anderson League of Women Voters
New Castle City Employees Threaten Firing Over Strike
City hall secretaries began issuing dismissal notices after Mayor Gary Marcum warned that 90 striking workers would be fired if not back by midnight. The walkout involved street, water, trash and animal shelter crews over a filed grievance from a fired waterworks employee. Pickets lined the water plant, utility office and city hall annex.
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New Castle
Ind
Gary Marcum
City Hall
Marcum
Local 1478
American Federation of State
Steve McFarland
Gordon Dickerson
McFarland
Dickerson
Fern Reno
Reno
City Hall Hails Contracting Plans For New Post Office Site
Redevelopment approval ties to a colonial design post office on land owned by the Redevelopment Commission at 10th and Main. Plans show a one story building with 7,000 square feet of parking and a private developer to buy and build, then lease back for up to 30 years. Also: Housing Authority visits Allen Chapel Terrace Estates as HUD funds of 351,600 appear for Madison and Delaware counties renovations, with a Wednesday vote on pursuing HUD loans and possible city council backing.
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Main Streets
Post Office
Main Street
Anderson Housing Authority
Allen Chapel Terrace Estates
Housing Authority
17Th
Lincoln Neighborhood
Federal Department of Housing and Urban Development
HUD
Madison
Delaware
Robert L. Rock
Van versus train at Locust Street crossing ends with minor injuries
A 30 year old Cincinnati man escaped serious harm after his van was struck by a westbound Conrail train at the Locust Street crossing near West 18th Street. He was treated for a shoulder injury and scalp laceration. The crossing signals functioned and the engineer blew the horn before impact. The vehicle suffered about 1500 dollars in damage. Also reported were thefts of frozen foods from a Burger Chef storage building and burglaries in which firearms and tools were stolen from local homes and vehicles. The investigations continue.
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Herald
Cincinnati, Ohio
Conrail
Locust Street
West 18Th Street
Anderson
Ralph Kenny Johnson
Johnson
Community Hospital
William T. Conley
Columbus
Ohio
Shirley Cardwell
Locust St
Marsha Anderson
W. Sixth St
Indianapolis burglar case ties to 1976 home raid
Seized and sentenced suspects include Annie K. Young and John Williams both linked to theft charges in Indianapolis. Kirkman testified the 1976 gang knew Willard but did not work with him. The widow withdrew 9 million fearing banker swindle. Herbert Biddle Jr. convicted of embezzling 600,000. Investigation renewed after two weeks due to tips.
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Annie K. Young
Indianapolis
Robinson
John Williams
Kirkman
Herbert Biddle Jr
Cheryl Barnes Tour Abroad With Up With People
Anderson girl Cheryl Barnes is touring Europe with Up With People, a 62 member international group promoting goodwill. A Ball State nursing graduate and Anderson High School alumna, she serves as nurse, singer, and dancer. Tour began last October. plan includes nursing home visits. Her parents, Gene and Mrs. Barnes of 1123 Raible Ave, say she will return to the U.S. in March.
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Cheryl Barnes
Europe
Anderson High School
Miss Barnes
Ball State University
Gene N. Barnes
Raible Ave
U.S
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Sixth St
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