Whitcomb rules out special session unless emergency finance
Indiana Governor Edgar Whitcomb said he will seek advance agreement with House and Senate leaders to limit any special session to emergency financial measures, otherwise it should not be called. He backed tobacco and alcohol tax increases to fund urgent expenses and urged fiscal restraint while maintaining core services.
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Whitcomb
Indianapolis
Edgar D. Whitcomb
House
Senate
Japan
Nixon
China
WTTV
Statehouse
Brand
Ita
Whitcom
Antibusing Move Fails By One Vote In Senate
The Senate rejected by one vote a last minute Griffin antibusing amendment to strip federal courts of power in desegregation cases. It then passed 88 to the 23-illion higher education desegregation bill, sending the measure to conference with the House.
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Washington
Senate
Robert P. Griffin
Michigan
Robert Dole
Kansas
Congress
Nixon
Ey Woud
Sen
Sam. J. Ervin Jr
Dn.c
Ervin
Registration Board Rules Out Changes
The county voter registration office cannot complete district changes before the May primary. Mrs. Shirley Todd says district boundaries may be altered only by county commissioners, while the registration office must update master books and plates. State election rules allow 18 year olds voting in November to participate in May primaries for some offices but not school board seats.
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Shirley Todd
Todd
Tom Newman
State Election Board
Indiana
Gilly Convicted of First Degree Murder in Yablonski Slayings
Paul E. Gilly was found guilty on three counts of first degree murder for the slayings of UMWA leader Joseph Yablonski and his wife and daughter. The Washington County jury deliberated nearly five hours before the verdict, with the penalty phase to determine death or life imprisonment. The state linked Gilly to a mystery figure known as Tony and to payments of about 5200 dollars.
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Washington, Pa
Paul E. Gilly
United Mine Workers
Joseph A. Yablonski
Nic
Washington County
Gilly
Tony
Claude E. Vealey
Vealey
Aubran W
Buddy” Martin
Gily
Tablonski
Margaret
Charlotte
Clarksville
Mary Patterson
Laird Seeks All-Volunteer Force by June 1973
Defense Secretary Melvin Laird announces a 50 German 1972 draft goal the lowest since before Korea and aims for an all volunteer force by June 30 1973 He hints at possible reserves and National Guard drafts as a last resort and considers incentives to boost enlistment while the new pay raise draws volunteers.
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Washington
Melvin R. Laird
Laird
Newsmen
Congress
National Guard
Pentagon
Defense Appropriations
Army
Governor Signs Bill to Keep License Branches Nonpolitical
Indiana Governor Whitcomb signed a bill repealing the 1971 law that placed auto license branches under political influence. Critics call the repeal a mistake and possible constitutional issue. supporters argue it ensures better service and reduces patronage.
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Asse
Indianapolis
Edgar D. Whitcomb
Indiana
General Assembly
Govenor
Tom Teague
D-Anderson
Teague
Roger D. Branigin
Whitcomb
Civil Disorder Seminar Set
One hundred seventy five law enforcement officers from across the state will visit Anderson for a week long civil disorders seminar. Police Chief Paddy Jamerson said the event, under the Indiana Criminal Justice Planning Agency, focuses on prevention and management with national speakers opening at the Holiday Inn and a March 9 banquet featuring Toomas Kirkpatrick.
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Anderson
Paddy Jamerson
Jamerson
Indiana Criminal Justice Planning Agency
Jemerson
William Love
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Fort Wayne
Holiday Inn
Toomas Kirkpatrick
Midwest Law Enforcement Assistance Agency
Rumor
Interagency Authority
Potce
Fnews
John Fulda
Frank Roberts
Law Enforcement Training Academy
Indiana University
Anderson plans $36 million storm sewer program
Representatives from Henry B Steeg & Associates outlined past and future public works costs for Anderson. The discussions project growth to 110,000 by 1990 with 2,200 new residents yearly and focus on expanding water and sewer facilities, including a potential four new deep wells and a major storm sewer system. The group also covers roadwork linked to General Motors expansion and cost estimates nearing $1 million for phase one of thoroughfare changes. A March 8 Board of Works meeting will review sewage treatment expansions and standards compliance.
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Henry B. Steeg & Associates
Anderson
Steeg
White River
Arthur Ploutz
General Motors
East 88Th Street
Range Line Road
Robert Coma
Siceg
Coma
Inside Story outlines FTC power and world events
The U S Supreme Court affirms broad FTC authority to curb fraudulent merchandising. Reports note communist attacks in South Vietnam central highlands and U S air strikes on bases. Nixon visits China draws comment. Also mentions New Hampshire voters and university funding shifts. Weather outlook cloudy turning colder with thundershowers, highs mid 40s.
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W. Calvert Brand
Waitcomb
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D-Wyo
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R-Vi
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Griffin
Mike Mansfield
Montana
Hugh Scott
Pennsylvania
Ian
Grattin
Herald
Registration Board
Korea
Board of Works
Citizens Advisory Committee
City Building
U.S. Supreme Court
Federal Trade Commission
South Vietnam
U.S
New Hampshire
Skomo Haworth
Blackford
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