Hoosiers Study Drought and Water Rights Initiatives
Indiana committees advance drought study and begin water rights deliberations. The Drought Disaster Preparedness Committee reports on municipal farm and industrial impacts while Sen Bruggenschmidt leads a focus on modern water rights law amid related environment talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hortense Myers
Indianapolis
UPI
Indiana
Senate Natural Resources, Environment and Agriculture Committee
William J. Andrews
State Department
Andrews
Muncie pays 1500 for 7941 dead fish to avoid lawsuit
The Indiana Department of Natural Resources had sought 1518.55 from Muncie for a July sewage dump into White River that killed about 7,941 fish. The city sent a 1500 payment and the attorney general asked that the suit be dropped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muncie
Indianapolis
UPI
State of Indiana
Department of Natural Resources
White River
Theodore L. Sendak
Tools Stolen In Several Areas
Thieves have targeted tools in multiple incidents reported to Terre Haute Police. Robert Rouse says $200 of tools were stolen from his garage between Saturday and Monday, including wrenches and a soldering iron. Akers Body Shop reported $991 in tools and equipment missing, such as an air compressor and sander, between Saturday and Monday. Tony Mancuso reports $152 of tools stolen from his garage after June 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terre Haute
Robert Rouse
Grant St
Akers Body Shop
N. 13Th St
Tony Mancuso
Linden St
Ruble Sees Park Grant Creating New Jobs This Summer
Vigo County Park and Recreation Supt. Keith Ruble reports an $11 411 Title VI CETA grant will fund 11 summer positions in the county park system. Nine workers are already on duty at Fowler and Prairie Creek parks handling maintenance and security as gates stay closed at night. He notes improved camper security and minimal incidents while dry weather frees time for maintenance and projects. Some grant staff may assist with the Vigo County Fair next month. Attendance at both parks remains strong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vigo County
Ruble
Fowler
Prairie Creek Parks
Prairie Creek
Department of Natural Resources
Park Board
Prairieton
Virginia Phelps
George and Ida Smith
Local Driver Fines Stacked for Speeding and Violations
A roster of residents from multiple towns lists speeding fines from 18 to 58 dollars plus other violations. Notable entries include Bettie Mason 128 for speeding and Pamela Jeffreys 18 for no operator's license.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rick E. Curry
Ronald L. Hensley
Shelburn
Gordon R. Moskowitz
E. Wabash Ave
Bettie J. Mason
Hampton
Marilyn K. Wence
Marquette Road
Bruce N. Payne
Wood Lane
Michael A. Stoffers
Ronald J. Pound
Clinton
Michael A. Newburn
West Terre Haute
Laurence D. Stevens
Soules Ave
Pamela K. Jeffreys
Third Ave
Dorothy M. Robinson
Robert G. Hulse
Lake Station
Agriculture Tooted as Base For Standards
Congressman John Myers urged House approval of the Agricultural Appropriations measure highlighting funding for rural development research on saccharin and drought conservation. He tied agriculture to national living standards and exports, stressing producer and consumer mutual interest and rural area commitments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
John Myers
R-Ind
Congress
Myers
Rep. Myers
Department of Agriculture
Dishes valued at 1750 in Northbrook attic find
A Northbrook Illinois exchange notes a man found several rare dishes in his attic and one valued at 1750 dollars. The Bradford Exchange offers a free report on identifying and buying collector plates, with a request for name address and zip to receive it by mail before next Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northbrook
Ill
Exchange
Bradford Exchange
Bradford Place
Illinois
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George Weber
Indiana University School of Medicine
Hungarian Cancer Society
Weber
Clinton Grad
West Point
N.Y
James Hogarth
Walter Hogarth
US Military Academy
Clinton High School
Infantry
Grant
Alex TV
M&m
Chocolate
Nester Instant Tea
KODAK
Vog
Kingsford
HAAG
Saving Center
Polaroid Pronto
Windex
IRUS
Sylvania
Calgonite
Sominex
Rene Ayee
Gillette Trac II
Coppart
ACME
TIT Va TV
Clairol Hair Care Savings
Pinal Met
Bat
LEA
Revlow
Rego
Rolaids
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