Philosophy Of Indiana State Parks Faces Public Backlash
United Press International reports Indiana state parks, once premier in the Midwest, now struggle as pay-as-you-go funding, aging facilities, and political patronage hinder updates. A midcourse crisis centers on a 10 year 71.8 million dollar rehabilitation plan likely falling short by over 37 million amid rising costs and criticism of entrance fees and management. Indiana trails neighboring states in expenditures and per capita spending, fueling calls for revenue bonds and park governance reforms.
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Shirley Lions To Open Fair
Shirley community prepares for the Shirley Lions Club Fair running Tuesday through Saturday June 9 to 13. Queen contest crowning is set for 10:30 p.m. Saturday with 10 contestants from Shirley and Wilkinson. Queen’s Parade is 6 p.m. Saturday followed by the crowning. Voting is one cent per vote until 10 p.m. Ladies' Night features garden flowers and needlework. A pony pull for 46 inch ponies occurs Friday at 7:30 p.m. with a cake walk at 9:30 p.m. E and M Amusements will operate midway rides and concessions.
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Patsy Zehner
Deborah Holfhouser
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Two Inmates Escape From Pendleton Reformatory
Pendleton inmates Richard King and John Norton slipped away Monday afternoon in an institution pickup truck while on outside work details. King, 26, of Bedford, had a 5 to 10 year sentence for safe burglary from Lawrence Circuit Court with reformatory time since 1964. Norton, 24, Terre Haute, served 2 to 5 years for second degree burglary from Vigo Circuit Court, sentenced in 1966.
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$100 Million Sought for Youth Jobs Program
UPI reports city leaders urged the Nixon administration to provide 100 million dollars to fund 227000 additional youth jobs. The appeal was presented to Vice President Agnew, head of the President's Council on Youth Opportunity, by the presidents of the National League of Cities and the Conference of Mayors.
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