Solon proposes biennial Indiana legislative sessions
Indiana lawmakers debate returning to biennial sessions as a way to improve efficiency. Rep. Kermit Burrous and Minority Leader Michael Phillips discuss rules changes, a scheduled daily bill list, highway finance, and session outcomes from 1978 shaping views ahead of future elections.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
Kermit Burrous
Peru
Michael Phillips
D-Boonville
General Assembly
Phillips
Philips
Burrous
GOP
Miners Union Reaches Agreement Vote Date Set for March 24
The bargaining council approved the new contract 22 to 17 amid miner concerns over pension and health benefits after a 103 day strike. District 11 officials will brief local union presidents this Sunday and rank-and-file miners, totaling 160,000, will vote on March 24 as arranged by the national UMW. The four day delay before voting gives members time to study provisions.
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Reynolds
District 11
UMW
Utilities threaten cuts as curtailment targets missed
In Michigan City Indiana, 2500 PSI customers failed mandatory curtailment. Half complied last week, 1250 more to be cited. two taverns face potential hearing. Large industrials billed extra 10 cents per kWh for excess usage. other utilities plan no disconnections yet.
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Lloyd M. Griffin
PSI
Commission
Griffin
Clare
1& M
J.F. Stark
Starke
Fort Wayne
Muncie
Victim foils robbery attempt near Scampy's Oak Grove Tavern
A city man refused to surrender money Friday night and walked away as a would be robber threatened to shoot him. Edmond Brown of Anderson exited Scampys Oak Grove Tavern on Madison Ave about 8 p.m. and was approached by a black male wearing a tan coat and toboggan hat who demanded cash. Brown refused, the robber fled as Brown entered the doorway. No weapon was seen and no money was taken. Police continue the investigation with no solid suspects.
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Edmond Brown
Anderson
Scampy
Oak Grove Tavern
Madison Ave
Brown
CID
Broadway
Skatemor
Moss Island Road
Nichol Avenue
Harold Webber
Nichol Ave
Ela
Laurel Street
Hanna Bayh meeting denied in Korean influence case
Justice Department papers released Friday claim former Rep. Richard Hanna sought Sen. Birch Bayh's advice to soften anti-Korean sentiment in Congress. Bayh denies any meeting occurred, FBI notes show he was unaware of the letter, and Brademas would counter Hanna's assertions. Hanna pled guilty to one count of conspiracy and fraud, with other counts dropped.
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News Service
Washington
U.S. Justice Department
Richard T. Hanna
Birch Bayh
D. Ind
Congress
Pour
Tongsun Park
Congres
Park
Hanna
Justice Department
Aimong
Chung Hse Park
South Kore
Tongsun
Hubert H. Humphrey
Korea
Senate
House
Re. Bayh
Carol Senger
FBI
Sen. Bayh
Senger Bayh
John Brademas
D-South Bend
Brademas
Ex-lawmaker Hanna’s plea and Park indictment tied to influence scheme
Hanna admitted he conspired with South Korean businessman Tongsun Park to use his congressional position to aid Park’s financial interests. Park is indicted, but the DOJ plans to drop charges against him in exchange for truthful testimony in related cases.
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Page Onenna
Hanna
Tongsun Park
Park
Justice Department
Utility fuels policy sparks coal emergency debate in Indiana
Metts warns PSI and Southern Indiana Gas may overorder oil as backup and questions underestimating coal supplies. Testimony notes oil costs 2.5 times coal, with fuel adjustments possible during the coal emergency. Red Skelton says TV violence distresses him though some light shows fail to amuse at the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville.
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Metts
PSI
Southern Indiana Gas & Electric Co
Nashville
Senn
Red Skelton
Skelton
Grand Ole Opry House
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Indiana State Prison
Cornell Williams
Williams
Jors
Settles
Lake County
John’s Hospital
West Fifth
Jackson Streets
Alan D. Henson
Rt. 4
Alexandria
Jackson Street
West Fifth Street
Henson
Anderson Auto Sales
Jackson St
Sai
Madison County
Anderson Area
Rains Bowling Gardens
E. Hartman Road
North Side Bowling Establishment
MCPD
St. John’s Hospital
Hilltop Heights
Donald Shelby
Columbus Ave
Apt
McKinley Street
Alpine Drive
Shelby
Company 8
Bayh
US S. District Court
Coal Supplies
Anderson Sunday School Athletic Association
First Baptist Church
14Th
Lincoln
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