Transportation District Carried to Death in Illinois Hope
In Springfield political maneuvering stalls a plan to form a regional transportation district for Cook and five surrounding counties. House Speaker Blair says the measure is dead despite talks of a late compromise. Gov. Walker and Senate leaders consider reviving funding via a utilities tax.
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Chicago Transit Authority
House
Gerald W. Shea
D-Riverside
Walker Daley
Clyde L. Choate
D-Anna
State Roads Chief Plans Major Repairs in Indiana
Indiana roads chief Richard Boehning says a $6.6 billion highway program will fund a new maintenance management study to fix long neglected upkeep. He notes a 12 month study with interim reports and possible results next year, while awaiting a federal highway bill that could allow interstate contracts this August.
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Indiana
Richard A. Boehning
State Highway Commission
Boehning
Commission
U.S. House
Photographer Pelted Amid Richmond Race Disorders
In Richmond Indiana a freelance photographer Bill Kehlenbrink was struck by rocks while filming for stations in Indianapolis Dayton and Cincinnati. He reported damage to his car and was treated for neck and leg injuries before release. Police noted six arson fires and multiple false fire alarms with no major damage.
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Bill Kehlenbrink
Indianapolis
Dayton
Cincinnati
Ohio
Kehlenbrink
Reid Memorial Hospital
City urged to buy or run Indianapolis transit system
A three member committee appointed by Mayor Richard Lugar recommends that Indianapolis purchase the financially troubled Transit System or create a new operation. The panel says no private operator can maintain or purchase the present system. Lugar says the city will likely enter the transit business in some form after receiving the report.
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Indianapolis
Richard G. Lugar
Lugar
A Trip Into The Past Peaceful Amish Country Beckons Valley Visitors
Arcola Indiana invites visitors to Illinois Amish Country five miles west of Arcola off Illinois 133. Rockome Gardens offers flower gardens ponds rockwork a furnished Amish house a one room schoolhouse buggy and train rides and gift shops open spring to fall. The piece notes respectful behavior toward Amish customs and photography limits while highlighting the period atmosphere and simple life. Also a note on Britain smoking statistics from 1971 appears as a separate line.
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Ind
Illinois
Rockome Gardens
Rockome
U.S
America
Name Origins on Indiana Road Sign Stir Personal Curiosity
A highway overpass near Marion County draws attention to Cyntheanne Road as locals trace its name. Noblesville residents Oscar Musselman and Bill Gifford recall the history, with church and county figures offering clues. Researchers note Cyn theanne likely derives from Cynthia Ann, linked to nearby towns and Kentucky roots, though the exact source remains unclear.
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Fortville
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Noblesville Ledger
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Joseph G. Roberts
Roberts
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Garrett
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Posey County
Shelby County
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Shelby
Two IU students win prelim Miss Indiana talent swimsuit
Sally Thompson of Kendallville and Michelle Martin of Michigan City, both Indiana University students, won the talent and swimsuit awards in the opening Miss Indiana pageant round in Michigan City. Twenty five contestants entered the event with the winner to be crowned Saturday night.
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Ind
Sally Thompson
Kendallville
Michelle Martin
Indiana University
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