West Central board member rescinds transfer policy vote
Public pressure and family strain influence Bennie Kennedy to revoke his Aug 10 stance on student transfers from Jackson Township to Anderson schools. The move leaves a four to three margin against the policy while the board approves a 2.2 million budget with a 4.65 tax rate and pledges hearings on funding for transfers.
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West Central School Board
Bennie Kennedy
Jackson Township
Anderson
Kennedy
West Central Administration
Budget Drill Over Transfers At Jackson Twp School Board
Crowds gathered outside the West Moss Island Road administration office as Indiana state police controlled traffic while the Jackson Township school board debated a transfer policy allowing eighth to 12th graders to continue transferring to Anderson. Observers presented a petition with about 3,000 signatures opposing the policy, with board member Kennedy accusing the petition of lies and transportation concerns raised by Bays.
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Jon Cunningham
West Moss Island Road
Jackson Township
Anderson School
Fischer Seeks World Chess Title Lead After Adjournment
Fischer nears victory as the world chess championship adjourns with him favored to win. The report notes his lifelong goal and points to continued play on a later page for full details. Also mentioned is George McGovern assessing campaign form and coordination issues amid internal complaints.
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Fischer
Boris Spassky
George McGovern
Safety board pushes limits for light vehicles
The federal safety board proposes extending motor vehicle standards to light trucks camper bodies travel trailers motor homes dune buggies and snowmobiles amid explosive growth in recreational vehicle use Details on Page 5.
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Federal Safety Board
Basketful Of Ideas Charrettes Plan Move Into Neighborhoods
Barry L Schru der Maryland planner told a Thursday night charrette at UAW Local 663 Union Hall residents, officials, and experts will map a 1962 master plan and then seek neighborhood input to shape a city master plan. Readiness to engage all ages aims to curb vandalism and apathy while detailing neighborhood outreach efforts and upcoming charrette meetings through September across Anderson.
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Barry L. Schruder
Maryland
UAW
Union Hall
the Cay
Schuttler
County Hearings Set 15 Cent School Rate Increase Proposed
Anderson Community Schools board approved a 1973 budget calling for a 15 cent increase in the general property tax levy to 4.54 for the general fund plus 1 for the building fund. Public hearings on county budgets are scheduled next week, with possible rate changes by the County Council.
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Anderson Community School Corporation Board
Madison County
Carlin Dawson
Meeiing
Board of School Trustees
Anderson Community Schools
Frank A. van Slyke
County Tax Adjustment Board
State Board of Tax Commissioners
van Slyke
Debt Service
Dawson
Commissioners Court
Automatic
George Early
John Gunter
Civil Defense
County Board of Voter Registration
County Welfare Department
Welfare Department
County General Fund
County Health Department
Fortville Man Dies In Crash In Noblesville on Ind 32
A Fortville motorcyclist James E. Howell aged 21 died in a two car crash on Ind 32 when his bike was struck after he stopped to turn. William Roger Everton Jr. 20 of Eagletown was later arrested. The accident involved Nannie Hall 26 of Indianapolis and was investigated by Noblesville police, Hamilton County sheriff and Indiana state police. Howell served in the Air Force and worked for Guide Lamp. He attended Mt. Vernon High School and belonged to Fortville Christian Church and UAW Local 663. Services set for 2 p.m. Saturday at Ronald Seals Funeral Home with burial in Gravel Lawn Cemetery. Friends may call after 4 p.m. today.
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James E. Howell
Emerson Drive
Howell
Ind
William Roger Everton Jr
Eagletown
Nannie Hall
Wellington
Indianapolis
Everton
Noblesville
Hamilton County Sheriff's Office
Indiana State Police
Guide Lamp
Mt. Vernon High School
Fortville
Fortville Christian Church
UAW
Air Force
Air Force Reserve
James F. Howell
Edward
Sara Jane) Brand
Michael
Lou Ann) Brown
James Edward Brand
Ronald Seals
Leroy Wright
Thai Police Pilot Arrested Over Vietnam Flight Crash
Thai police lieutenant Somchai Chaiyasut was arrested on suspicion of bombing the Cathay Pacific jet that crashed in South Vietnam on June 15, killing his 7 year old daughter Sonthaya and 80 others. He allegedly placed a plastic bomb and faced possible firing squad if convicted.
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Thailand
South Vietnam
Somchai Chaiyasut
Police Aviation Center
Cathay Pacific
Thanom Kittikachorn
Sup
Somchai
Sonthaya
Somwang Prompaim
Hong Kong
Labor Day Campaign Stepup For State Seen
Indiana politics shift into Labor Day intensity as Republican Otis Bowen and Democrat Matthew Welsh plan major statewide appearances. Welsh targets tax policy while Bowen campaigns in Marshall County and Culver, with national ticket implications shaping the race. Labor Day events also spotlight Orr for lieutenant governor, Sendak for attorney general, and Negley for superintendent, amid union mobilization efforts.
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Indiana
Matthew Welsh
Fort Wayne
Gary
Terre Haute
Otis Bowen
House of Representatives
Bowen
Marshall County
Warsaw
Ear Butz
Culver
Butz
Purdue University School of Agriculture
Nixon
Welsh
Edgar D. Whitcomb
Indiana House of Representatives
Robert Orr
GOP
Warrick County
Theodore Sendak
Lake County
Harold Negley
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