NAACP condemns weekend assault on city ambulance in Madison
Madison County NAACP issued a statement denouncing a stoning attack on an Anderson City fire department emergency ambulance. Police reports say bystanders pelted the vehicle at Wo 16th St and Madison Ave as crews responded to a shooting incident. a patient was assisted and transported to a local hospital.
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Nalionsi Assnciation For the Advancement of Colored People
Anderson City
Ice Department
Naacp Dralse Lawd
Ason
NAACP
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16Th St
Madison Ave
Elwood appoints Garcia as new clerk treasurer after resignation
Elwood City Council accepted Virginia Noble’s resignation and swore in Jurith Garcia as clerk treasurer at a special session. Garcia, wife of Pele Garcia, was sworn in by Mayor Lyne Chase. Deputy appointed for Garcia. Council held executive session to set agenda for June 7 meeting.
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Hlwoor
Virginia Noble
Airs
Jurith Garcia
Noble
Church
Lyne Chase
Garvig
Pele Garcia
Anderson St
Stephen Parry
Main St
Gireia
Middletown Police Shift Town Board Sees Appointments
Middletown officials approved changes in town policing with a new town marshal and a promotion chain. Steve Sheels becomes sergeant effective June 5 as Arnold steps to patrolman, while Marlin will oversee manpower. Fire department equipment bids were reviewed and town revenue shared from federal funds was $4,027.
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Marshall
Ch Arnold
Steve Sheels
Mattin
Chesterfield to Host Expanded Fourth of July Festival
Chesterfield unveils a expanded Fourth of July celebration titled Chesleyeli May with a Murevatity festival and national Birontenwiah tribute. Activities occur at Makepeace Park and Chesterfield Shopping Center with shuttle service, parade, concerts, dances, crafts, games, and a fireworks display.
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Makepeace Park
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Hook
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Alvat
Garland Dilts
Skyview Drive
Inn
Shell
Anderson Road
16Th Street
Avulurson Road
Sam Branham
Ward Taylor
Bonne Morgan
Jef Crostes
Chuck Barthulamew
Jessy Anderson
Benninston
Elwood Pool Opening Slips Due to Water Quality
Elwood pool is set to open either today or Thursday as officials work to raise water quality to standard levels. Var Bailey, pool supervisor, cites ongoing issues with achieving acceptable quality. Summer hours run daily from late afternoon to evening with admission at 5 cents for children, 1 dollar for adults, and a 15 dollar monthly group rental fee.
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Elwood Cory
Var Bailey
Tuinager
Treslay Bailey
Tape Thieves Grab Love Groans Collection in Bavaria
A tape recording set featuring love groans from 360 couples was stolen from Walter Thiele in Bavaria. Thiele, who calls himself the German Inventor King, said the stolen tapes were worth about $40 per couple and that he planned a retail Love Sack. Police fear an unauthorized edition may be released.
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West Germany
Bavaria
Walter Thiele
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Rotary Gives Image Awards to Yates and United Faith Housing
The Anderson Rotary Club honored Mrs. Eugene Yates for leading Madison County Volunteer Blood Donor program since 1974 and overseeing hospital blood supply. United Faith Housing, a joint venture of 19 Anderson churches, was praised for sponsoring the Isabel Harter House for elderly on fixed incomes, under construction at Seventh and Main.
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Anderson Rotary Club
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Yates
Madison County
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Anderson
Isabel Harter
Harter
Uder Construction
Seventh
Main Streets
Ares Churches
Police Blotter: Multi-vehicle crash and liquor-store burglaries
A Tuesday afternoon crash at Bain and 23rd streets injured three people when a car driven by Charlie English collided with a city dump truck driven by John Mirian. Several stores, including Hideaway Liquor and Hanlin's Liquor, reported burglaries with liquor and cigarettes stolen. Police recovered a stolen car loaded with liquor. juveniles are being questioned but no arrests made.
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Arrow Ave
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Aist
English
St. John's Hospital
Allman
St. John's
Harvey Parks
W. Ninth St
St. John’s
Elwowd
Ralph Menghelt
Hanlin
N. Anderson St
Lean VanWinkle
South B Street
Sand
City employees face premium hikes in health plan talks
Burrows and the FOP rely on 1963 Safety Board minutes to press the city to pay accident and health insurance for workers and families. Gaus notes possible relief this year but warns post contract year problems. FOP plans a July proposal modeled on the firefighters contract. State FOP backs local action, with Don Darkson promising support. The premium rise would affect all city employees and retirees.
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Jackson
Attorney seeks immunity and suppression in Lind case
Shaw says possible immunity from prosecution amid talk of deals as Lind’s defense files motions seeking copies of grand jury testimony and favorably discovered evidence, severance from co defendants, and suppression of records from a Columbus Avenue office. Judge Halder allowed records to grand jury. change of judge granted.
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Luken
Lind
Trist
Ralph Max Howard
Gary Teefers
James Farrington
Columbus Avenue
Halder
W Holder
Gary Lake
Shai
Anderson faces large rate hikes as power utility seeks relief
City officials warn a 40 to 50 percent retail rate increase for Anderson customers could hit the new city budget hard, with PSC action still pending. The utility has lost 435000 since April 1975 due to higher rates and a dropped bond rating from AA to B. In other actions, the board approved 40000 for two ambulances, vacated Pitt Street segment, approved bills totaling 212374.74, and outlined a 50.50 cost share for Rangeline flood resiting.
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Anderson
Chester T. Lawrence
PSC
PSCL
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1 & BM
FPC
Frankton
Gas City
Richmond
New Castle
Wayne County Remc
Suy County Remc
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Huntington
Fire Department
Pitt Street
East Seventh
East Eighth Streets
Lloyd Line
Lawman Justice Move Delays Bush Death Case hearing
The state will not pursue the Bush death matter in county court while a grand jury reviews the case. Lawson, held on a preliminary first degree murder charge last March, was released in May after a motion to dismiss. A hearing from April 22 resumed but stalled as prosecutors refiled. Judge Hughes reminded Lawson of rights and noted no work has been done since release. Lawson questioned why Jim was arrested en route to work last Friday, and the judge explained a county court warrant prompted the arrest during Memorial Day weekend.
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Lawson
Hughes
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Madison County Court News Finds Numerous Armed Crime Charges
Madison Circuit Court docket lists Janey David Adams jailed on multiple armed offenses and trial delay to June 7 with bond set at 25 dollars. Paul Usisden innocent plea to jailbreak and banditry charges, bond 4 dollars, trial date pending. John E. Bruce theft case with public defender, continued to June 7. Charles Davisson faces assault with intent sexual gratification. quash motion set for June 7. Frank South Jr. disqualified from plea, special judge named. Robert M. Beery innocent plea to second degree burglary and auto banditry. trial Sept 14. Millon Michael Painter assault with weapon and auto banditry. Penny Keery innocent pleas to second degree burglary and auto banditry. total date set Sept MW.
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Pea
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Iwcal
Jay Arnold
Robert M. Beery
Millon
Michael Painter
Penny Keery
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