Vice Defendants Fare in Anderson Court Since 1972
Madison County Jail records show 82 arrests on gambling and prostitution charges since 1972. Only one conviction resulted in fines in City Court under Judge Donald R. Phillippe, with many cases dismissed or quashed or awaiting disposition. The April 1973, gambling raid yielded no fines for 35 gaming arrests, while several quash motions were sustained and others continued. The era marked by high arrest activity and low conviction rates reflects contentious search warrants and evolving court rulings.
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Jim Bh
Sronous Herald
Anderson City
Madison County
Donald R. Phillippe
William F. Lawler Jr
Wilson Anderson
Anderson
ISP
Paddy Jamerson
Lawler
Jamerson
Phillippe
Supreme Court
Ninth and
Fletcher Streets
Sheriff's Department
Court probes raids discipline of two city detectives
In Anderson Indiana prosecutors and judges discuss temporary holds on prostitution cases and the use of special judges. Authorities note most such cases end with no fines or penalties, while recent gambling arrests by APD involved special judges who dismissed or continued cases, with sparse dispositions in dockets.
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Jamerson
Wilson Anderson
Anderson
Lawler
Sharon Clark
APD
Westside
Negotiations Continue Over Kidnapped Colonel in Beirut
In Beirut, Premier Rashid Karami said Lebanese authorities are in contact with leftist kidnappers holding U.S. Army Col. Ernest R. Morgan, amid demands for media publication and aid distribution. The group, the Socialist Revolutionary Action Organization, seeks pressed U.S. action and release terms as the hostage faces a Wednesday deadline.
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Beirut
Lebanon
Ernest R. Morgan
Rashid Karami
Karami
Socialist Revolutionary Action Organization
Morgan
U.S
Turkey
Pakistan
Ankara
French appeals in kidnap murder case in Indiana
Lester French, 34, Lebanon, found guilty of all charges in the Kathy Wylie kidnapping and murder. His motion to correct errors raises 18 allegations including death penalty unconstitutionality. Jury deliberated about six hours. Charles Martin to stand trial Oct. 6. Also updates on red light legislation and Coca-Cola strike impacts in Indianapolis.
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New Castle
Lester French
Lebanon
Kathy Wylie
Jan Herbert
John Eisele
Henry
Tral Tld
the Herald
Wesley Ratliff
Herbert
Indiana
Charles Martin
Alexandria
Summitville
White River
Cicero
Martin
Madison
GM Price Hikes May Reach Six Percent in 1976 Models
General Motors suggests price increases up to 6 percent on 1976 model cars and light trucks, about $300 per vehicle, with a price assurance to absorb any larger rise. The move targets both individual and fleet buyers, signaling industry trend impacts amid prior 1975 hikes and broader cost pressures.
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Detroit
Generale Motors Corp
Ford Motor Co
Chrysler Corp
Chrysler
City to reinstate fired workers after union wage-raise clash
New Beame administration plans to reinstate several city employees fired last week after municipal unions rejected a six percent wage increase to save more city jobs. The Mayors conference in Boston criticizes Ford policy as neglected. Weather: warm, humid, with possible showers. highs near 45 today and 75 Wednesday. Sunset noon today, sunrise Wednesday morning. Main office contact listed.
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Quality of Life
D-Mass
Boston
Ford Administration
America
Anderson
Ford Proposes Cutting Highway Trust Fund Authority
President Ford urged a sharp reduction in the Highway Trust Fund and linked a tax shift to finish and maintain the interstate system. One cent of the four cent gasoline tax would be redirected to general revenues, with two cents diverted and non interstate programs funded from general funds, triggering a tough congressional fight.
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Washington
Ford
Highway Trust Fund
Administration
General Treasury
Congress
Highway Users Federation
Associated General Contractors of America
Israel Attacks Palestinian Bases in Lebanon Raid
Israeli forces backed by jets and warships struck suspected guerrilla bases in Tyre and Rashidiyeh in southern Lebanon. Thirteen people were reported dead as refugee huts were destroyed. Prime Minister Rabin vowed an uncompromising war against the militants while Lebanon’s Rashid Karami said troops and guerrillas halted the Israeli objective of landing troops to attack refugee camps. A hostage crisis case involving US Army Col. Ernest R. Morgan remained unresolved with threats to execute him unless aid to a Beirut slum continues. Rockets from Arab gunners hit northern Israel. a Jerusalem bomb caused no reported casualties. Washington condemned the cycle of violence and renewed calls for peace.
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Lebanon
Yitzhak Rabin
Israel
The
Sword
Rashid Karami
Army
Ernest R. Morgan
Morgan
Petersburg
U.S
Beirut
Tyre
Rashidiyeh
Safad
Yiron
Jerusalem
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J. Bayne Burton
Anderson Herald
G. McMurtrie Godley
United States
Maslakh
Christian Phalange Party
McDonnell Douglas Aircraft Corp
Bank of America
McDonnell Douglas
Godley
Phalange Party
MR. Heinz
Lonnie G. Blackwell
High St
Midwest
Blackwell
Chesterfield
Ser Topewner
Senate
Sen
Dale Bumpers
D-Ark
Federal Highway Administration
Tom C. Funk
Coca-Cola Bottling Co
E. 38Th St
Coca-Cola Management
Teamsters Local 135
Funk
Highway Trust
State Department
Spoksman
Robert Anderson
Middle East
Henry A. Kissinger
Kissinger
Rabin
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