Crime rises 18.9 percent in Indiana cities in early year
FBI data shows Indianapolis Gary Fort Wayne South Bend Evansville and Hammond report an 18.9 percent rise in serious crimes in the first quarter from a year earlier, above the national average. Violent crimes including murder rape robbery and aggravated assault grew 18 percent, while property crimes such as burglary larceny theft and motor vehicle theft rose 10.7 percent, with some categories outperforming the national pace.
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Indianapolis
Toriana
FBI
Ust
Justice Department
CHS
Mdlanapolis
Gary
Wayne
South Beni
Evansville
Hammon
City council faces EMT funding fight amid contract deal
In Alexandria the Mexandra City Council reached a contract settlement covering police and firemen but EMTs face protests over pay. Firefighters accepted a 104 salary and clothing raises plus three percent increases, while EMTs seek extra funding. Mayor Branch cites budget limits and federal EMT staffing deadlines loom unresolved.
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Alexandria
Mexandra
Councl
Cis
Ily Imbwance
Roger Campbell
Firefighters
Te City
Campbel
Max Branch
Samplehell
Council
Branch
Judging Underway At County 4 H Fair
Judges evaluated Gold Medal Calves dogs and flowers at the Madison County Fair in Alexandria. Beef calves included 36 head in the Gold Medal Calf Show with Angus Hereford Shorthorn and Crossbred entries. Grand Champion Gold Medal steer was from Simneraman Farms Lapel, Reserve Grand Champion from Tom Gury and Family Alexandria.
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Alexandria
Madison County
Simenerman Farms
Lapel
Tom Gury
Lamily
Mike
Chris Trumble
Elwagd
Cin Shoebkin
Anderson
Angus
David Schenck
John Himes
Davie Sehenir
Angus Heifer
Mike Sehenck
Wow
Gruenwald
Muncie
Karen Anderson
Daleville
Surberhan
Joseph P. Willis
Shirley
Randallanee Tne
Pendleton
Area Deaths Highlight Local Notables and Obituaries
Obituary notices from Anderson and surrounding areas list Ralph Hiatt of Anderson, Oscar Vanness of Tipton, Bethel Blake of Pendleton, and Theodore Harris of Middletown among the deceased. Details cover birthplaces, family survivors, funeral rites, and burial arrangements. Military or civic honors are noted for some services and local church affiliations are mentioned.
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Brown and Butz
East Maplewood
Henry Hiatt
Anderson
Sandraitt
John
Connie) Stanley
Chester
Terri) Booth
Korea
Christy L. Wintt
Knightstown
Ralph A
Alan H
Oscar Vanness
Tipton
Hamilton County
Marion College
Viplan County
Cleva Goodwin Vanness
James
Floyd Vanness
Carl Vannes
Deming
Frank Vanness
Fairmount
Ada F. Vanness
Farida
Copher and Foster
Stephen Latshery
Curtisville Cemetery
Bethel Blake Pendleton
Bethel Blake
Rt. 3
Ca.m
Condo and Son Funeral
Wilkinson
Tey
Richard Doughty
Hey
Daniel Bair
Mechanicsburg
Blake
Mt. Gilead
Theodore Harris
Middletown
Theodore
Ted Harris
Suny
St. John's Hospital
Jimtown
Chevrolet
Muncie
United Church of Christ At
Sulphur Springs
Henry County Farm Bureau
Margaret
Chester Kreegar
Fine Brothers
Lonnie
Ambert
Howard
Ernest
Shirley
Santa Ana
Calif
Elsie Harlan
Markleville
Don Sanders
Darrel Sanders
Downey
Kenneth Pet
Carthage
Ballard and Shirey
Hal Spann
Police Blotter Report of Teen Shooting and Burglary Cases
Police blotter details multiple incidents including a 14-year-old youth shot in Madison County, two more juveniles detained, a 22 caliber revolver recovered, and a 15-year-old in serious condition at St. Vincent's in Indianapolis. Also reported are a 27-year-old arrest for burglary at Brewster Plywood, purse snatchings, a minor head injury from a truck collision, a motorcycle-car crash, fraud arrests at Hook's Drug Store, and several other break-ins and incidents across Anderson and Madison counties.
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Madison County
Madigan County
Michael B. Curry
WG Halford St
Indianapolis St. Vincents Hospital
Nichol Avert
Howe
Brewster
Donny Jay Strimy
Pate
Bay
Andersen Pack
Madison Heights
Old Ind
St. John’s Hospital
Dale
Michael R. McGuire
Timber Lane
Wiss Dale
St. Vincent's Hospital
Indianapolis
Tara J. Mamhitten
J. Mor Woofhird
Indianapolis Hospital
St. John's
Third Street
Henry Street
William Tenefiel
Fourth St
Orestes
Imon
Davis
Wanda
Ronald ¥. Rogers
Alexandria
Rogers
Auick
Susuki
Alcomea
Second St
Katherine Percy
Loyd FR. Coppess
Seminale D
International Paper Corp
Bist St
Robert Dockery
High St
Syith
New Arrivals at Hospitals and Homes
The text lists newborns and new arrivals from several families. Names include Mr and Mrs James Love born at St Johns Hospital tas, and Mr and Mrs Staye Dodson at S18 W 12th Sha Rit. A birth to Mr and Mrs Nennis Goong of Alexandria is noted, along with a birth at Community Hospital for Mr and Mrs David Lebrielull of 2407 Main St and a girl for Mr and Mrs Dorald Boho Il at 423 Wheeler Ave Ven Mrooanil Mis Terry Sullivan Summitete.
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St. John's Hospital
Tas
James Love
Staye Dodson
Bory
Mir
David Lebrielull
Main St
Dorald Boho Il
Wheeler Aye
Terry Sullivan
Summitete
Energy Bill Vetoed by Ford in Energy Policy Fight
President Ford vetoed the Petrolum Price Review Act and urged Congress to back his plan for a gradual, 30 month phase out of all price controls on domestic oil. He warned that rejecting his plan would raise prices and hurt economic recovery as House scheduling its vote on Tuesday.
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Washington
Ford
Congress
U.S
House
House of Congress
Tennis Court Ruling Delayed by City Planning Board Vote
The Anderson Board of Zoning Appeals postponed a decision on a special exception for an Indoor tennis facility on Indiana Avenue to Aug 4. The delay covers whether the city will pave Indiana Avenue and allow drainage plans for the project costing up to 500000 dollars. Local attorney Dan Davisson represents Wolf, while Jim Melson represents Ballard. The meeting also approved several other zoning items and postponed other cases to Aug 18.
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Anderson Board of Zoning Appeals
Indiana Avenue
Jack Wolf
Sandusky
Chia
Don McCarty
Wolf
Dan Davisson
Jim Melson
William Ballard
Ballard
Elna Flatt
Melson
Flatt
Meadowbrook Manor
S. Main St
W. Thomas Walker
TIE Board
Monroe St
William Glass
Cohumins Ave
White Petroleum Co. O
McCarty
20Th St
Willlacr 3
Smith
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Cynthia Mewell
Janet Goldsberry
Carol Hendrick
Frankton
Leigh All Himphries
Eation
Suntanilevilte
Ralph Hiatt
Ralph G.ialt
Veterans Hospital
Messie
Golden Crust Bakery
Jeffersonville
Nile
Martha Moore
Martha M. Moore
Aly
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Melvin E. Moore
New Cemetery
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Mt. Gilead Methodist Church
Dile Marie
Portville
Julia) Barton
Nashville, Tenn
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Cort Ebbert
Second and
Sherman Stree
Kathy Werner
East
Lynn St
Second Street
Ruth M
Fifth St
Sherman
Mrs. Nennis Goong
Bond
W.oith St
Citizens Banking Co
Atting City
Lloyd Line
Whetstone United Church
Madison Ave
Eighth St
David Gephardt
Scatterfield Road
44Th
46Th Streets
John Mustin
Slim Rogertson
Tip
Lew Trevino
Bray Locke
Ieee
Thermogas CO
Arrow Avenue
R. Hermogas
Aulits
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U.S.A
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Indianapolis Zoo
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