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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1978
Page
2
Elwood officials allocate 72 842 95 to road and street work with 2 842 95 for personnel and 70 000 for materials while vetoing a 150 000 sewer fund loan. Council to reread budget at a May 31 special meeting and consider federal funds for senior and low income programs.
Hall said the city would seek authorization to petition the state PSC for a rate bump tied to I M purchased power costs. The 4 million dollar request in 1976 dwarfs this week’s 1.6 million dollar net annual impact. An Indiana Court of Appeals order pushes full trial in the Emerald Glen dispute between I M and the municipal utility.
Martindale outlined a professional transit approach, highlighting better public private coordination. CATS has updated routing and scheduling to serve the public, while resisting four new buses until a manufacturer upgrade is provided. Revenues are largely federal and state funded, with local shares.
Bank records show the individual’s savings at Terre Haute First National Bank. Wife Marvella Bayh is described as Washington representative for the American Cancer Society with an office stating an annual salary of 523,000.
A two-vehicle collision near 21st Street and Columbus Avenue left Charles H. Cohen Jr. badly injured and in intensive care at St. John’s Hospital. Cohen’s car struck a truck driven by Cecil Skeen and slid into a utility pole after the impact. Rescue teams responded and power crews repaired damaged lines. A separate Tuesday incident injured a 34 year-old Middletown man in a second crash.
Madison County officers report Allen Speelman of Middletown was in critical condition at St Johns Hospital after a 3 15 p m crash on County Road 450 south of 4008 where his pickup hit a tree and a utility pole causing a brief power outage. Speelman, reportedly intoxicated, refused on scene aid and was later transported by relative. Investigators say he was upright and walking after the crash. A separate early Wednesday hit-and-run on Ind 32 near County Road 1008 injured Frank Morgan of 1607 W 19th St, treated at Ohns Hospital and released. Morgan said a van struck him from behind. police seek a silver gray or blue Chevy van with extensive front-end damage. Police urge tips.
Authorities outline a 12 foot travel path for vehicles and trains with fixed routes and clearly marked crossings. Many crossings feature active warning flashers and crossing guards. Indiana law requires motorists to stop for train flashers and proceed only when safe. selective enforcement will monitor these areas.
Lawmakers debate constraints on presidential power to send military aid abroad amid Carter's desire to act on Africa. Byrd seeks roadblocks, Clark amendment cited, while Congress weighs reassessment of restraints. Evacuations from Kolwezi focus of concern as missing Americans and foreigners in Zaire are tracked.
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