Mounds Park fate debated as state weighs funding
Indiana budget officials visit Anderson to inspect Mounds State Park amid a House resolution choosing by Nov 1 whether to retain state support or cede control to the city. City would face about 60 000 yearly operating costs and potential higher costs with free admissions. DNR opposes transfer and residents urged to write Gov Bowen and the DNR to retain and expand the park for regional visitors.
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Indiana State Budget Agency
Indiana General Assembly
Anderson
Mounds State Park
Indiana House of Representatives
John Blevins
Craig Campbell
House
Mounds Park
Indiana Department of Natural Resources
DNR
Indiana
Otis Bowen
Indiana Statehouse
DNR Division of State Parks
Indianapolis
Bowen appoints W Sue Shields to Indiana Court of Appeals
Governor Bowen selects W Sue Shields for the Indiana Court of Appeals praising the Judicial Nominating Commission as the source of three candidates. Madison County advocates note Shields’ extensive service as Hamilton County Superior Court special judge and her frequent selection by opposing counsel, leading to a resignation and declined appointments.
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Gov. Bowen
W. Sue Shields
Indiana Court of Appeals
Judicial Nominating Commission
Bar
Madison County
Judge Shields
Shields
Hamilton
Free University Appeals Stir Controversy In Town
Citizens were urged to donate as $50 benefactors or $100 patrons to a community free university offering varied courses. Critics warn funding may be tax deductible and question the aims of disciplines from belly dancing to UFOs, while supporters see it as fostering community and self direction without grades or credits. A letter from Roger P. Hensley in Anderson, Indiana praises a Sunday Herald piece on unwed mothers.
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Showneey Waaree
Our Town
Haight-Ashbury
Big Sur
Venice
Ozarks
Arkansas
Nano
Sunday Herald
Holly Miller
Roger P. Hensley
E. Bist St .Anderson
Ind
Reader letter on teaching and AFT criticism
A reader argues about the AFT and teacher pay, defense of teaching as service, and calls for accountability. The letter condemns contracts and strikes, urges teachers to fail underperforming students, and admonishes Thornberry, urging reforms for the profession. The writer signs as Scott Clear.
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Tantor Tam
Robe Thornberry
AFT
APT
e@ AFT
Thornberry
Scott Clear
Editor's reflections on politics as a noble profession
The piece defends politics as the guiding force behind government and public life, urging readers to vote and engage. It argues politics touches education, roads, policing, church separation, and laws, and condemns voter apathy while urging informed choice in November. It recalls a past campaign and emphasizes personal responsibility to study candidates and vote for the better choice.
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Wy Gums
Anderson Heral
Webster
Premet
Mary
Fas
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