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Elkhart asks legal aid in police case

ELKHART, Ind. (AP) - The Elkhart Board of Works has asked for funds to hire outside legal help in a tricky police department personnel decision. The decision involves three policemen suspended for conducting their own investigation about another police officer. The police chief says the officers should be formally charged, but the board would handle the matter. Generally, the three-member board handles city personnel questions, but city attorney David Stutsman, who would nor mally draw up the charges, also sits on the board The board Tuesday decided to ask the city council for a fund transfer to hire someone else to avoid a potential conflict of interest. Police Chief Bill Wargo says he.is working on drawing up charges he recommends the Board of Works hear against Defective Lt. David Keck, and detectives and brothers Richard and Bill Clark Wargo says the FBI has begun its own probe into the officers’ conduct. Wargo suspended the three in May for allegedly violating department rules and conducting their own investigation about another member of the force, Capt. James Fitzgerald. In 1976. Fitzgerald, then a detective. signed the name of Elkhart Judge David Denton to a criminal warrant served to a local woman. Fitzgerald said he forged the signature as a prank.

Petty crimes of youth keep grandfather, 56, from U.S. citizenship

NEW YORK (AP) Still haunted by the petty crimes of his youth, a 56-year-old man has apparently lost his fight for U.S. citizenship because he stole olives and some tree bark to feed and warm his family in war-torn Sicily. The 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Tuesday Michele Chiaramonte it sympathized with him but could not overrule the Immigration and Naturalization Service’s denial of his citizenship application. “We are not unmindful of the seeming harshness in turning the petitioner away because of two minor criminal escapades committed in his youth,” wrote Judge Thomas J. Meskill. “The regulation of immigration is a matter entrusted to Congress and we are not free to substitute our judgment for that of the national legislature merely because the statutory scheme dictates a severe or unfortunate result in a particular case.” It was not immediately clear whether Chiaramonte, who has been seeking U.S. citizenship for nine years, could be deported. That would mean saying goodbye to his sprawling family, bidding farewell to his brand new granddaughter. “His family is all here,” Tony Chiaramonte said for his cousin, who speaks no English. “I don’t feel like this is right.” Chiaramonte said in his court papers that he was convicted by a court in Partinco, Sicily, of stealing 60 pounds of olives in late 1943. He was jailed for 15 days and fined. He said he stole the olives because his family needed food. Four months later, he was

Utility conversion bill passes Senate

WASHINGTON (AP) - In a move aimed at cutting American dependence on foreign oil, the Senate has passed a $4 billion measure to help utility plants convert from oil to coal. The bill is part of President Carter’s national energy package. The bill, passed 86-7 Tuesday, allows 38 utilities to bill the federal government for up to half the cost of conversion. It also provides government loans to pay another 25 percent of a plant’s conversion price tag. “This bill is a rifle shot to aid power plants that need help in burning coal,’’ said Sen. J. Ben-

A grand jury investigation into misconduct allegations about Fitzgerald ended June 18, when the panel said it could not issue any indictment based on the warrant because the statute of limitations of two years had passed. The grand jury said disorganized bookkeeping procedures kept it from making a final determination of how funds were spent by the Elkhart Fight Crime Fund Inc., a nonprofit corporation used by police to fund undercover projects. The fund was administered by a board of directors, headed by Fitzgerald. Fitzgerald has requested he be reinstated in the police department. The board has tentatively scheduled a July 10 hearing on Fitzgerald’s request. The board will begin due process hearings July 9 on another personnel matter, involving allegations by 12 police and firemen that they were demoted Jan. 1 for political reasons. The officers had filed suit in U.S. District Court. Last month. Judge Allen Sharp in South Bend ordered the city to reinstate the 12 to their former positions and ordered due process hearings before the Board of Works to justify the shift in position The city appealed to the Federal 7th Circuit Court of Appeals, in Chicago. That court last week ruled due process hearings must be held, but it stayed Sharp’s reinstatement order.

caught stealing tree bark from private property to produce fuel for his family’s oven. He confessed and received a suspended sentence. The convictions thwarted his first attempt to come to the U.S. in 1970. 20 years after his father and two brothers had emigrated. In 1971, he managed to gain permission to visit his ailing father, now 88. His application for citizenship was later rejected, but he was undaunted. According to the legal papers, he overstayed his visa and arranged for his wife and two sons to be smuggled into the United States through Canada. As his case dragged on, he got a job as a porter and settled in the Astoria section of Queens. Down the street was Tony Chiaramonte; nearby were Michele’s brothers, father, and two sisters. Tony Chiaramonte said he agreed with a part of the court decision that said the government’s denials in his cousin’s case “may seem somewhat quixotic” when compared to the “veritable floodtide of immigration, legal and illegal, which this nation has experienced of late” from Cuba and Indochina. “There’s a lot of people who are coming in,” Tony said. “I could understand why they’re letting them in, but you look at the news of those who are convicted of crimes and were prostitutes...” “Here’s a man who’s got a job.” the cousin continued. “He’s not on welfare.... In fact he’s giving his taxes and the government doesn’t want to let him stay here. I think it’s very unfair.”

nett Johnston, D-La., “It is an environmentally and economically sound way of weaning ourselves from OPEC oil and using our own resources.” A similar version of the bill has passed the House. It now goes to a House-Senate conference committee to iron out differences. ( The United States has huge reserves of coal and a number of energy experts said switch- i ing power plants from oil to coal would help decrease America’s dependence on foreign oil.

Soviet 'Lada' car destined for U.S. highways?

Newhouse News Service WASHINGTON A basic, boxy subcompact car built on the banks of Russia’s Volga River may come wheeling onto U.S. roads within the next two years, offering American buyers yet another small car alternative. But the Soviet Lada is viewed by some congressmen as just one more threat to the already-ailing U.S. auto industry . “We should take the strictest possible position against further assault on our automotive industry,” says Rep. Dale Kildee, D-Mich. Pending legislation sponsored by Rep. Adam Benjamin, DInd., would prohibit importation of the Lada. Rep. Sam Stratton, D-N.Y., also has introduced anti-Lada legislation. Currently, there are no means by which the government can keep the Fiat-type Soviet car out of this country if the Environmental Protection Agency certifies that it meets emissions standards. The Lada passed EPA requirements for 1979 and currently is working on meeting the requirements through 19&3. Satra Corp., a New York-based international trading company which already markets the Soviet car in Great Britain and Germany, wants to bring about 5,000 Ladas into the United States in 1982. Satra figures to boost that number to 50,000 within four years. “Our company has been working on the principle that through trade, we can bring people closer together,” says Alex Kulesha, director of Satra’s U.S. emissions lab. “We don’t want any ill feelings.” The growing hue and cry against Lada imports is not mere ill feeling. “With our automobile industry suffering through an ex-

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REP. ADAM BENJAMIN Indiana congressman trying to block entry of Soviet car into U.S. market.

tremely difficult period, with one third of the autoworkers in-dustry-wide on layoff, it is outrageous for us to even be considering importing cars from the Soviet Union especially while boycotting the summer Olympics and embargoing the export of grain,” says Rep. James Blanchard, D-Mich. Blanchard admits the direct threat of the first Soviet vehicles to the U.S. auto industry would be minimal, but notes; “Who knows what comes after 50,000.” “At one time the Japanese only brought 50,000 cars into this country,” says Rep. BobTraxler, D-Mich. “Now they have 21 percent of the market.” Benjamin, whose district includes the steel center of Gary, Ind., first heard of the Lada plans from a steelworker constituent irate over the prospect of the worst industry unemployment rates since the Depression combined with increased imports. Benjamin checked with the office of the U.S. Trade Representative, which said it had no authority in this area since the deal was one involving private industry.

To the Citizens of Indiana State of Indiana Final Comprehensive Annual Services Plan Title XX July 1,1980-June 30,1981

This Final Comprehensive Annual Services Plan for Title XX has been published as of this date, June 25,1980 and is available for review by the public. The Proposed Comprehensive Annual Services Plan for Title XX was published March 19,1980. Copies of this plan were distributed statewide and are available for review at County Welfare Departments and Public Libraries. This advertisement reflects any differences between the Proposed and the Final Services Plan. To Obtain the Plan A copy of the Final Comprehensive Annual Services Plan may be obtained free of charge by visiting any County Welfare Department or by phoning 1-317-232-1746. In addition, copies of the Plan are available for review during regular business hours at local County Welfare Departments and at most public libraries throughout the State. Addresses of County Welfare Departments in your area: Putnam County Courthouse 4th Floor Greencastle, Ind. 46135 Budget Changes During the 12-month program year beginning July 1,1980 and ending June 30. 1981. the allocations for Title XX services total $81,195.00. This amount includes the following changes from the Proposed Plan (The following budget and funding estimates are based on a federal ceiling of $2.5 billion, nationwide This ceiling is in effect pending approval of increased funding by Congress.) Proposed Plan Final Plan FEDERAL FUNDS $71,467,648 $61,241,550 STATE 18.790,800 16.173.950 LOCAL-DONATED 4,531,750 3,779,500 TOTAL $94,790,198 $81,195,000 Funding Changes Proposed Decrease Final Service Plan (000) (000) Plan (000) 1801 Developental Disabilities Services: Day Programs $21,500 $3,418 $18,082 1803 Developental Disabilities Services: Diagnosis & Evaluation 950 337 613 1805 Developental Disabilities Services: Residential Program 1.114 298 816 1901 Mental Health Services Day Treatment 2,290 184 2,106 1902 Mental Health Services: Residential Treatment 1,620 152 1,468 1903 Mental Health Services: Outpatient Treatment 1,550 451 1,099 1904 Mental Health Services: Sheltered Empyment 750 312 438 2301 Detoxification 2,200 383 1,817 Administration: Department of Mental Health 273 22 251 1601 Activity Programs for the Physically Disabled 1,000 266 734 1702 Personal Care Assessment for the Elderly 3,231 256 2,975 2501 Activity Programs for the Elderly 1,997 158 1,839 Administration: Commission on Aging & Aged 89 7 82 2101 Diagnostic Services for Offenders 3,296 528 2,768 2202 Day Treatment for Juvenile Offenders 770 258 512 2102 Community Reentry Services for Ex-Offenders 2,726 331 2,395 Administration: Department of Correction 251 20 231 2000 Home Visitation/ Social Services 135 11 124 0200 Day Care Services for Children 10,000 0 10,000 0701 Family Planning 2,500 198 2,302 0500 Counseling 1,575 325 1,250 1502 Youth Leadership 2,890 250 2,640 0100 Homemaker & Handyman Services 6,718 1,142 5,576 0150 Home Health Aide Services 400 52 348 0900 Housing Services 750 379 371 1000 Transportation 600 48 552 0303 Emergency Shelter Care for Children 1,200 355 845 1305 Group and Residential Treatment Services 4,836 477 4,359 1200 Adoption Services 1,132.5 231 5 901 1301 Foster Care Services 4,864 5 991.5 3,873 0400 Information and Referral 381.5 77.5 304 0304 Preventing or Remedying Abuse, Neglect or Expitation ol Minors 5,186.5 1,155.5 4,031 0600 Preventing or Remedying Abuse, Neglect or Exploitation of Adults 1,957.5 356.5 1,601 Administration: State Department of Public Welfare 344 5 19 5 325 Indirect Administration. County Departments ot Public Welfare 750 -90 840 Administration: Indiana Office of Social Services 2,962.198 195.198 2.727 Total $94,790,198 $13,555,198 $81,195

In Accordance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 To ensure that qualified handicapped individuals have an equal opportunity to participate in programs funded by the Department of Health and Human Services through the Indiana Office of Social Services, we wish to stress that our agency does not discriminate on the basis of handicap in any of its activities, including, admissions and access to the program and employment.

(This advertisement is placed pursuant to DHHS (formerly DHEW) regulations contained in the Federal Register. Vol 42 No 20. dated January 31 1977 1

June 25,1980, The PUtnam County Banner Graphic

A trade official told Benjamin an import ban would “undermine the framework for economic relations which the administration wishes to preserve as a sign the United States remains willing to resume the cooperative aspects of its relationship with the Soviet Union if that nation modifies its behavior.” The administration is not authorized to limit imports in this case, the official noted. American firms are free to import as long as they meet the safety and fuel requirements set forth by the Transportation Department and the emissions standards of EPA. Benjamin then introduced his bill prohibiting the importation of products of any foreign country during any period in which certain export controls are in effect with that country. Stratton’s bill would simply ban import of automotive products from Russia. The furor has not changed Satra’s plans, which were made well before the crunch now affecting U.S. automakers and related industries. Satra is considering opening a plant in Savannah, Ga., the contemplated port of entry, where the Lada would undergo predelivery inspection. In addition, there are tentative plans to mount some emission control equipment on the vehicles after they arrive in this country, Kulesha says. That makes more sense, he notes, than buying American parts, shipping them to the Soviet Union for installation, then transporting them back to this country on the completed cars. Kulesha says the car, if sold in this country today, would cost an estimated $4,500.

Who is Eligible Indiana's Final Comprehensive Annual Services Ran contemplates delivery of services to persons or families in the following categories: AFDC Families receiving Assistance to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC). SSI Aged, blind or disabled persons receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or State Supplemental Assistance (SSA). No Income Some services are provided to any individual or family in Test need of service without regard to their income. Income Individuals, families and state wards, who have a gross Eligible yearly income below $10,278 for a family of four are eligible for many services. Additional services are available to some of these and to other specific groups of individuals with yearly income up to $ 16,445 for a family of four. The dollar amounts given are adjustable according to family size. In Indiana this category includes Medicaid Only" recipients. Group Under certain circumstances eligibility may be determined on a group basis if substantially ail (at least 75%) of the recipients would be eligible on an individual basis. In cases of group eligibility, the applicant need only demonstrate that he or she is a member of that group. Other Changes Developmental Disabilities Services: Residential Program (1805) is offered in the final plan. Diagnostic Services for Offenders (2101) has been corrected to read: Through the purchase of Diagnostic Services from the Department of Correction, the Indiana Office of Social Services will provide diagnostic assessments for 829 adult offenders. Family Planning (0701) the Eligibility Determination has been changed to read: An individual determination of need for the service must be made. This service is available without regard to income. Home Health Aide Services (0150) a second paragraph has been added to the Eligibility Determination which states: The indome eligibility ceiling for this service is 50% of the States median income, adjusted for family size. Transportation (1000) the definition has been changed to read as follows: This service provides transportation to eligible persons enabling them to have access to community services, reduce isolation, or otherwise promote independent living. Service provision may be by specialized forms of transportation if appropriate, such as automatic chair lift vehicles, or more conventional forms of transportation such as taxicabs, vans or buses. Those services reimbursable under Medicare or Medicaid to eligible recipients will be financed by Titles VXIII and XIX. respectively. Funding for Transportation as a major service will be discontinued after June 30, 1981 Eligibility Determination has been changed to: The service is available on a group basis to persons age 60 and over, and also on a group basis to mentally retarded, disabled persons. 16 years of age or older Services directed toward preventing or remedying neglect, abuse or exploitation (Goal Ilia) will be provided without regard to income based upon referrals by authorized providers of protective services. The income eligibility ceiling for this service is 80% of the States median income, adjusted for family size. Persons who are eligible at the 80% median income level or below must also have a physical or mental handicap. Need for this service must be determined on an individual basis. Foster Care Services (1301) the following statements have been deleted in the final plan: • Recruiting foster homes • Providing orientation to foster parents and natural parents in parenting activities, agency relationship and policies and requirements. Information anti Referral (0400) the following statements have been deleted in the final plan: • Development and maintenance of resource directory • Data collection and documentation of service delivery Preventing or Remedying Abuse, Neglect or Exploitation ot Adutts (0600) in the Service Delivery section the following phrase has been deleted: through the Indiana Protection and Advocacy Services Commission". Keys Amendment The Ran includes information on standards for non-medical and medical (other than those certified for Medicaid or Medicare) residential facilities for SSI recipients, a system for enforcing the standards, and the names and addresses of standard-setting authorities who will respond to requests for information on standards, their enforcement, waivers and the identity of deficient facilities Comments Written comments on the Proposed Services Plan are available for review at: Indiana Office of Social Services Division of Planning, Research and Evaluation 964 North Pennsylvania Indianapolis, Indiana 46204 Method of Enrollment for Services Individuals or families desiring to apply for any of the services described above should do so by visiting their local County Welfare Department. Title XX is a program aimed at delivering a broad range of social services, and 1 am confident that this program will effectively meet many of the needs of Indiana citizens. Sincerely. Otis R. Bowen. M.D. Governor. State of Indiana

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