Indiana model fuels tax revolt across states
The editorial credits Gov. Otis Bowen for capping runaway property taxes in Indiana and cites Proposition 13 in California, opposition in Ohio and New Jersey, and warnings from public unions. It argues Bowen’s tax freeze reduced pressure on property owners, with other states showing similar shifts despite fears about school and university funding.
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Trash bill climbs to eight hundred thousand for next year
City officials and department heads told council members and union reps that next year’s trash collection cost will rise to about 800000, up from roughly 480000 under the old contract. The city controller cited a May 15 switch to Reed Equipment, Inc. as the cause and noted offsets to end the year about 260000 under budget.
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Grandview
Paul Newbern
Public Employees Retirement Fund
Light and Power
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Railroad crewman finds severed body near Pendleton
A railroad worker discovered the severed body of 20 year old Gerald Wayne Fowler of Markleville near Falls Park in Pendleton along a track. Madison County Police said Fowler’s body was found shortly after 2 PM on Wednesday.
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Train Victim Fowler Identified. Death Ruled Accidental Likely
A body found along railroad tracks was identified as Fowler and the coroner indicated the severed torso and left arm resulted from a train strike. Autopsy showed no preexisting injuries and foul play is not suspected, with investigators considering possible accidental death. Police were alerted shortly after 2 a.m.
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David Rector
Werald
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Golden State tea party stirs revolt in U S
A nationwide movement unfolds as state lawmakers debate limiting spending and slashing property taxes. Virginia and Massachusetts lead with taxpayer groups pushing a 1979 agenda. Polls show strong public demand for tax relief and caps, with lawmakers facing a growing revolt if resistance continues.
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U.S
A Mixture of Reactions By Nancye Hawes
Area news carries Tuesday's taxpayer revolt in California and other states drawing mixed reactions from Anderson's incumbent state lawmakers and legislative candidates. GOP candidate James Abraham praises Indiana's move to curb runaway property tax rates, crediting Governor Bowen and a Republican legislature. Teague calls Bowen’s plan a short term fix needing long term tax structure reform. Hersberger and Campbell predict big Indiana tax changes ahead, with reassessment effects and a 1980 general assembly rethink.
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Craig B. Campbell
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Campbell
Statehouse
Weather report snippet with temperatures and times
Outside forecast notes snow ending this morning turning partly cloudy in the afternoon with highs in the low 70s. Clearing and cooler tonight with lows in the lower 50s. Friday brings partly sunny and mild conditions with highs in the mid 70s. Anderson's record high Wednesday 74 and low 67. Sunset 8 27 p m Friday sunrise 5 31 a m.
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Anderson
Lawyers Reluctant to Advertise Fees Despite Supreme Court Ruling
Area lawyers show caution in marketing prices for routine services after a US Supreme Court decision allowing fee advertising. Local lawyers cite established practices, cost barriers, and guideline concerns as reasons for not using print or broadcast ads to promote services like divorce, wills, and bankruptcy.
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