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Newspaper
Terre Haute Tribune
Location
Terre Haute, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1973
Page
1
Vigo County leaders warn that the local option tax rollback will force deep cuts in county services in 1974. Art Mann says department heads must trim operating budgets and conserve expenditures, while Harry Brentlinger notes the commissioners will eliminate routine services and make major reductions.
Mayor William J. Brighton said no definite cuts are decided as city services must shrink due to frozen property tax levies. He will meet department heads to choose savings and plans to present the budget privately to the City Council. Revenue sharing funds will continue for four years. opposing the local option tax, he favors belt tightening.
Monticello 17 year old Mike McGraw was elected governor of the 36th Hoosier Boys State at Indiana State University. He led the Federalist ticket with a platform on pollution and traffic law enforcement, defeating Ist candidate John Hopkins of Evansville. Tyrone Mitchell was elected lieutenant governor and the slate won five of nine state offices. About 959 boys attend as the American Legion program nears Friday closure with inaugurations at Tilson Music Hall and events through week.
The Viet Cong ordered a cease fire to all its South Vietnam units effective at noon Friday Saigon time. A joint communique by the United States and both Vietnams, signed in Paris, directs Saigon and Viet Cong commands to issue orders. A parallel Saigon order is planned.
Vigo County Prosecutor Ralph Berry said he will request Circuit Judge C Joseph Anderson to convene a grand jury to investigate the fatal shooting of Alan Lee Buck Joy age 27 at the Imperial House Motel last Saturday. The request will be filed Friday morning, prompting an early grand jury session.
Forecast calls for increasing cloudiness and warm night with a chance of showers toward morning. Friday will be variable cloudiness, hot and humid with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Indiana sees highs in the mid 80s and a 30 to 50 percent chance of rain. Illinois partly cloudy with showers and thunderstorms and highs in the upper 80s. River stage and dirt dust readings noted.
Ampacet manager James L Doll praises Terre Haute as a strong site with a reliable veteran workforce. The new plant, opened last October, supports a $500 000 annual payroll with about 65 workers and could rise to nearly 100 as operations expand. Proximity to Midwest customers and robust distribution factors aided the decision. Doll says Terre Haute offers substantial opportunities for industry and people and predicts continued growth in the next two years.
President Nixon imposes a 60 day freeze on all consumer prices except wages rents interest and dividends with a base period cap and other controls to follow. Congress reacts with mixed opinions as Nixon signs the executive order and tarries on export controls to fight inflation.
The president described a four phase program ending with tighter standards and mandatory compliance to stabilize prices. Sen Proxmire suggested a 90 day wage and price freeze. Republicans largely backed the measure while Democrats were more cautious. Economists were divided on its pace and breadth.
Jeb Magruder admits involvement in the Watergate wiretap scheme and says President Nixon was not aware. He details approval by John Mitchell and meetings with Gordon Strachan and Haldeman aide, noting Liddy originated plans and Log sheets. Magruder accepts consequences for the errors.
The joint sovereigns Mary II and William of Orange were crowned in 1689, and a duplicate set of regalia had to be made for the ceremony.
Senator Vance Hartke seeks $5.5 million in initial funding for 11 Indiana water resources projects costing $288 million benefiting Vigo County and 19 counties. The plan covers 149 watershed programs 382 small lakes and dams and 2 major reservoirs with potential annual benefits over $25 million.
The Country Parson questions reading the Bible to seek alignment with preheld beliefs rather than seeking understanding. The remark frames scripture as support for existing views, not impartial inquiry.
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