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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1977
Page
1
West Lafayette police began a 7 am slowdown with officers voting to answer only emergencies. Muncie firefighters pledged a similar action unless their wage demands are met. Officers seek a 1,100 annual raise for themselves, while city officials plan a negotiation committee for next year’s salaries.
Officers say a suspect is identified in a late Saturday hitt and run injuring a civil defense officer near the Anderson Free Fair. William McCracken of 1839 Poplar St is noted as directing traffic when a white panel truck driver allegedly tried the wrong way on a one way street. City wage talks in Muncie reference firefighters and police seeking $3,000 raises, with slowdowns and possible service withdrawals discussed as a stalemate persists.
Anderson summer Farmers' Market shifts to Meridian Plaza opening Saturday July 16 with space assigned on a first come basis. UAW Local 663 consumer affairs chairman Roger Wyatt invites home growers to contact him or his secretary, and parking will be free in downtown meters 8 am to 12 noon. City engineers will mark spaces and police will assist. flea market also planned at Meridian Plaza site with space calls to Union Hall.
Federal grand jury indicted 23 people, 11 of them Holman Prison inmates, over a smuggling ring that altered postal money orders from 1 to 5 dollars by up to 300 dollars. The scheme operated from August 1978 to August 1976, according to the indictment.
Elwood teachers will receive a five percent salary increase starting January 1 1977 with ranges set for bachelor's and master's degree holders. Administrators gain higher pay including superintendent at 30900 and other posts, plus new contracts for coaches custodial and secretarial staff. Board officers and reappointments also announced amid district reorganizations.
Electronic hearing tests offered at Restone Hearing Aid Service in Anderson Indiana at 1403 Brown St. from Thursday to Friday nine to five. Factory trained specialists use the latest equipment to assess hearing loss and explain causes with diagrams. Free tests available with in home testing by appointment calls to 649 5821.
A local notice announces that the publication How About This and Verbatim WI will be featured in Friday’s Herald. It highlights upcoming content and confirms the paper’s schedule.
Bloomington conservation officers and Indiana State Police hunted for an Anderson man believed drowned in Monroe Reservoir. The search halted at nightfall and to resume 8 to 8:30 am. Divers probed the water while officials withheld the victim’s name pending authority.
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