Delco Remy Battery Plant Dedication in Muncie Marked by Optimism
Muncie leaders celebrate the Delco Remy plant in the Industrial Center to honor the 50th anniversary of Delco batteries and boast record auto sales. GM officials praise Muncie’s enduring role as a battery hub while outlining ambitious production goals and future electric car projects.
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Muncie
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Delco Remy
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Perry House
Tery
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Ther University
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Craper
Don Pence
UAW
General Motors
Ford recalls 5 million Pintos and 30 thousand Bobcats
Ford Motor Co. agreed to a recall of 5 million Pintos and 30 thousand Mercury Bobcats to fix fuel tank defects that can cause fatal fires in rear end crashes. The NHTSA accepted the plan and halted a hearing, with fuel system fixes starting in September.
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National Highway ‘Traffic Safety Administration
Ford
California
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Joan Claybrook
Traffic Safety ‘Administration
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Nader
Weather snapshot and weekend outlook for Anderson area
Sunny today with highs in the low 80s and clear tonight around 60. Sunday looks mostly sunny with highs near 85. Friday’s high reached 77 and low 46. Sunset is at 7:28 p.m. and sunrise Sunday is 5:30 a.m.
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Anderson
Transportation plan approved amid funding protests
The Madison County Council of Governments approved long range transportation goals through 2000 despite protests over funding. Luther Puckett pushed an amendment for 50 50 local sharing with Anderson County on Cross Street projects, while several city officials opposed. Some officials warned the plan would commit future funds, and the underpass on Main Street was shown as a $3.3 million item.
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Anderson Urbanized
Firea
Madison County Council of Governments
COG
Luther Puckett
Andne County
Robert Rock
Lloyd Line
von Cochran
Board of Public Works
Chester Lawrence
Puckett
Lowell Powell
John Manship
Wendell Woosnam
Elwood
Lynn Chase
Alexandria
Max
George Acres
Main Street
Woman dies in head on crash near Anderson Indiana
Ruth L Zigler 75 was killed instantly when her car collided head on with a Hershberger auto driven by D Hershberger 52 injuring him and his wife Evelyn. Investigators said Zigler turned onto Ind 9 from County Road 800N and drove south in the northbound lane. Hershberger was northbound and unable to avoid impact. Witnesses reported limited visibility and no evidence either driver could see the other. Fire department personnel assisted at the scene as police continued their probe Friday night.
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Ind
Ind. 128
Ruth L. Zigler
Rt. 1
Madison County
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Marlboro Lane
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St Hospital
Frigon
Anderson
D. Hershberger
Marsh Drive
Jed Dunnichay
Zigler
Hershberger Wa
Iersuwerger Auto
Hershberger
Zis
Zigler Auto
Richard Anderson
Hush hush city session on landfill in Adams Township
The Herald reports a city authorized appraisal has valued the 162 acre former Swinford Farm in Adams Township as the city considers acquiring land for a new landfill. Mayor Rock declined comment while Morris Esene says the city has not made a formal offer. The site faced prior condemnation efforts in 1975.
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Anderson
Adams Township
The
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Robert L. Rock
Lester Swinford
MME Loca
Cty
Morris Esene
Esche
South Community Association
Marvin Clanin
Inside. Aday's Index and Page Breaks Highlight Contents
Police blotter on page 2 covers incidents and arrests. Church highlights appear on page 3 with community notices. Editorials and death notices, new arrivals, and sports summaries occupy pages 4 through 9. Comics, features, stock markets are listed for pages 10 to 18.
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Burger price surge hits Beef Rat Inc outlets
Beef Rat Inc president Modzelewski says a 11 outlet reland area chain faces price hikes as beef costs jump. He notes burgers up from 75 to 79 cents then 79 to 84, roast beef sandwiches to 1.06 from 0.15, with beef costs rising from 1.25 to 1.60 per pound. Burger King executives caution about rising costs and future price moves while franchisees set their own prices.
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Kd Odzelewski
Beef Rat Inc
Reland
Modzelewski
Paul Reinhard
Burger King
Reinhard
Dennis Pela
Newark
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