Indiana cities swing as 15 mayors lose bids in protests
Indiana political leaders faced a wave of upsets after 15 mayoral races produced Democratic and Republican losses. Mayors of South Bend Hammond Muncie Washington Marion Kokomo New Castle Decatur Bicknell Oakland City Frankfort Greenwood Angola Huntington failed to secure renomination or re election, signaling voter discontent with incumbents ahead of November. Incumbent Richard Lugar did not seek re election in Indianapolis and Bob Welch won the GOP nomination for mayor.
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Indiana
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Muncie
Bents
GOP
Indian House of Representatives
Richard Gatcher
Dozier T. Allen Jr
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Joseph Kien
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Othmar J. Frye
Washington
Ray Burns
Marion
John Bowen
Charlestown
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Klen
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Robert Rock
Robert Ward
General Motors
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Madison County
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Robert V. Welch
Marion County
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Miller Keeps Office In Local 663 Vote
In a tight union election, Miller retains leadership of UAW Local 663 amid machine protests and 386 paper ballots. Final unofficial totals show Miller 1 634 over Ed Diison 1 598 with about 3 400 members casting ballots and results delayed by late counts.
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City Council Eyes Weed Control and Utility Moves Tonight
The Anderson City Council meets at 7 30 p m to consider an ordinance forcing property owners to cut weeds twice each summer and approves three sewer projects and a switch of 51 REMC customers to city electric service. The plan includes sewer lines on Harold Street Church Street and Essex Drive at costs cited and a transfer cost of about 17 7 thousand dollars.
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Dickey Road
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Jenry County
Clanin
Anderson mayor and council primary vote totals released
Final unofficial results show district by district council races with totals for each candidate. Highlights include first district Democrats Herbert Bynum and rivals, second district entries led by Andrew Orbik, and at large seats listing incumbents and multiple challengers with varied tallies.
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Herbert L. Bynum Vis Kelley
William G. Kiely
Thomas N. Pappas
David Lee Schulte
Bryce N. Watkins
Andrew Orbik
Mae M. Roberts
Ralph McCoy
William Raymond Presley
Hirohito Hosts Banquet For Queen Elizabeth II
Emperor Hirohito held an elegant banquet at his palace to begin Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip's Japan visit. The scene drew the largest crowd of dinner guests in decades as the royal couple arrived from Hong Kong and toured the Versailles style state guest house.
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Japan
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Britain
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Hong Kong
Community faces drainage bonds and funding debate
SACA backs a $2.25 million Southeast Side drainage project and a $0.7 million near north side plan while urging city action. Opponents criticize relying on property taxes as federal funds may be years away and ditches may face open ditch bans and water treatment rules. Line defends public participation and notes potential cost rises to five million with federal delays.
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Southdale
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Indiana Avenue
Correctional Officers Seek Defined Duties Amid Damages Question
Cunningham says officers must have clearly defined duties and responsibilities after a liability claim. An attorney sent Heyne a letter two months ago outlining concerns on inmate transport and handgun licensing. Heyne cites a federal case from 1968 in a reformatory disturbance, but Cunningham disputes its relevance to the current issues.
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Department of Corrects
Hugh Dillon
Reformatory
Laos coalition signs cease fire accord amid clashes in Laos
In Vientiane, leaders from Pathet Lao and the Vientiane government reach a joint pledge to halt fighting after a cabinet meeting. The move follows renewed clashes on Route 13 toward Luang Prabang and around Ban Pha Tang as the government bars demonstrations and cancels a May 11 parade amid inflation protests.
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Ban Pha Tang
Phoumi Vongvichit
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