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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1975
Page
1
Florida authorities say they uncovered a potential huge land fraud swindle affecting hundreds of victims with losses up to 81 billion dollars. The story appears on Page 18 of the edition.
Delco Remy Division officials report 44 more employees will return to work Monday, bringing total recalls to 936 while 1,850 seniority workers remain on indefinite layoff. The effective seniority date is November 15, 1971, as management and labor negotiations continue.
Madison Superior Court Judge Paul Schrenker issued a court order directing County Auditor Carlin Dawson to make appropriations totaling 310 after the Madison County Council denied the requests. The order warns of contempt if not complied by May 16, 1975 and cites prior state and local guidance. The denied items include 299 for a bathroom rug 1764 for a coat rack 120 for a steel file and 169 for badges and cases.
Judge Schrenker warns Dawson to fund court expenditures citing Indiana law and a 1975 bill allowing court orders for unapportioned funds. The order details items purchased such as a blue bathroom rug and a steel file cabinet, plus badges for the probation department, with a report from the Indiana Center for Judicial Education supporting judicial funding authority. Governor Bowen signed the measure, to take effect in July.
President Ford announced the American merchant ship Mayaguez and its 38 crew were recovered after a rapid U S seizure and island assault. Pentagon reports described Marines landing on Koh Tang, heavy fighting, and later surrender of 30 crew members aboard a Cambodian vessel guarded by a white flag.
Delco-Remy general manager Edward Craper cites worker productivity as key to Anderson facility future amid industry pressure and competition for GM contracts. UAW leader Bob Kinerk accuses management of intimidation to spur higher effort as plant 3 in Anderson grapples with losses and potential relocation.
Lawler receives second autopsy report on Arthur Rubin Jones who died in the Madison County Jail after transfer from Pendleton reformatory. Officials cite secrecy until presented to the grand jury. Dr. James Benz performed the second autopsy, with state pathologist in involvement.
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