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Only in Indiana... Hoosier license branch 'spoils system' unique in the nation

c. 1984 N.Y. Times News Seivice INDlANAPOLIS obtain a driver’s license, register your car or buy a license plate, you contribute to the political party in power. Since 1968 that has been the Republicans, who are regarded as having the most sophisticated state political machine in the nation. Now the system that adds more than a million dollars annually to Republican coffers is under attack in separate lawsuits brought by the Indiana Civil Liberties Union, the Libertarian Partz of Indiana and Win Moses Jr., the Democratic mayor of Fort Wayne. State Representative Dennis T. Avery, a Democrat who has been challenging the system since 1977, said, “That’s one of the reasons we’re not a viable political party statewide at the present time.” Critics call it a spoils system and say it is unique in the nation.

It's just the first taste of victory for Penny Wolfe (left) and Julie Malham, two of the nearly 800 hopefuls who tried out as Indianapolis Colt cheerleaders. The two friends made the first cut, which must again be trimmed to the final 32 women and eight alternates following a series of concentrated practice sessions. Ms. Malham, incidentally, has had TV commercial experience, including an appearance on a current spot featuring Joe Namath and Suzanne Somers. (AP Wirephoto).

Father convicted in death of son

VALPARAISO, Ind. (AP) - A Porter Superior Court jury has convicted a Portage man of killing his 5-year-old son last December After deliberating four hours Friday, the jury convicted Richard Kirby, 36, in the shooting death of his son, Jason, Dec. 10. The body was found in a ditch along a deserted Porter County road. Authorities said the child had been shot once in the back with a 12-guage shotgun, and there were no signs of struggle. The

Husband is charged in mutilation murder

PLYMOUTH, Ind. (AP) - A Plymouth man has been charged with murder in the death of his wife after state troopers found a dismembered body buried on the couple’s property. Marshall County authorities charged Victor Grosvenor, 74, with murder Friday after uncovering parts of his wife’s body in a half-dozen places in Brucellosis still poses state threat INDIANAPOLIS (AP) Efforts to circumvent Indiana s brucellosis control program pose a threat to the Hoosier dairy cattle industry, the state’s top animal health officer says. Acting state veterinarian Lowell Barnes made that assessment Friday following the release of a report that showed only a slight incidence of brucellosis among Indiana cows. The State Board of Animal Health reported that brucellosis blood tests conducted on more than 2,ing brucellosis vaccine in the blood could produce a positive reaction to the test. The two cows, from herds in Adams and Wayne suspicious reactions. That total consisted of 12 herds in 44 Indiana counties, 2 in Michigan, five i» and two in Illinois, the board said.

Moses said, “It is a stain upon Indiana politics.” A recent revision to the system, however, provided about $200,000 to the Democratic Party last year. The system, which was set up by a Democratic governor 50 years ago and embellished during recent administrations, works like this: The commissioner of the Bureau of Motor Vehicles, who is appointed by the governor, awards franchises to operate branch offices to people who have been recommended by party leaders. All 184 branch managers are Republicans and nearly all of them are Republican county chairmen or their close associates. The state supplies driver’s licenses, registration forms and license plates and determines the fee for each of these. The state receives these fees. But the state also allows the branches to charge a fixed fee for each service they

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prosecution contended Kirby killed the child to get attention from his estranged wife. She said Kirby quickly left the house, and a few minutes later she went outside looking for the child but did not find him. Ms. Trosper and Sgt. Ed Lloyd of the Portage police testified a search of the neighborhood produced no witnesses who had seen the child. Witnesses did testify, however, the boy and his father were seen in a local restaurant

the couple’s back yard and garden. Lt. John Hummel, commander of the state police post at Bremen, said troopers were informed by a relative that Nellie Grosvenor, 85, had been missing since about June 1. Hummel said a state trooper sent to question Grosvenor Wednesday night “thought things looked a little

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prov : *e. The branches retain these cnarg ”, which last year amounted to sls million. The manager retains all the profits for himself after paying expenses including salaries for himself and his staff. Until January, the branches were required to contribute a fixed amount to the Republican State Central Committee. That practice was discontinued as the result of a lawsuit. Branches are still expected to figure heavily in party financing, according to Gordon K. Durnil, the state chairman. In 1983, he said, the branches accounted for about $500,000 of the state party’s $2.3 million budget. A similar amount was given to the Republican county organizations. The Democrats had a state budget of $450,000, according to Jerry J. Miller, the state chairman. Those who are challenging the system

a while after Kirby said he left his son at the babysitter’s house. During the five-day trial, witnesses testified Kirby tried to buy a gun from three or four people in the months prior to the shooting. Kirby claimed he was considering suicide at the time. “Everything pointed to the father,” said jury foreman Randy Jones, adding that the panel was impressed by testimony that Kirby had tried to buy a gun and that gunpowder from a spent bullet was found in his

suspicious,” so a detective was called in to investigate the woman’s disappearance. Acgging in the yard early Thursday and found body parts hours later, Hummel said. The instrument used to cut up the body has not been found, authorities said. Marshall County Prosecutor Fred Jones said he filed the murder charge without waiting

coat pocket. This was the second time Kirby had faced a jury in the case. In March, a mistrial was declared when a jury announced it was deadlocked after deliberating 10 hours. After the March trial, the defense unsuccessfully tried to get a change of venue. However, residents of Porter, LaPorte and Marshall counties served on the second jury. Defense attorney James Skinner said he didn’t know if Kirby would appeal the verdict.

for a lab analysis of the remains because he believes Grosvenor “knowlingly and intentionally killed” his wife. Grosvenor was held in the Marshall County Jail on $250,000 bail. The body of Mrs. Grosvenor was sent to an Indianapolis laboratory Friday for analysis and a determination of the cause of the death.

argue that it forces Indiana residents to support a particular party, and that license branch profits are public funds that should be used for government purposes. But Daniel F. Evans Jr., an attorney for the Republicans, contends that the branches are private businesses. “Like any private business,” he said, “if you have some monies left over, you’re free to make contributions or do whatever you want to do with that. ” License branches have become the focal point of several criminal investigations after money due the state was missing in several counties last fall. The subject will be an issue in the gubernatorial race this year. The Democrats have added a plank on license bureau reform to their state platform. Robert D. Orr, the Republican governor, supports the license branch system. His Democratic challenger, W. Wayne Townsend, says he wants to do away with it.

The graduates Hanover High's Class of '34 present and accounted for

MADISON, Ind. (AP With all 19 members still living, the 1934 graduating class of Hanover High School, which is holding its 50th reunion today, is celebrating more than memories. They will be celebrating life itself. Based on insurance statistics, the chances of that happening are 85,000 to 1, and class members from that old southeastern Indiana school say they are very proud. “It’s nothing less than a miracle,” said Jeanette Larsen, who noted that all 19 people will attend the reunion. “There were so many things that happened in our lives for some of us to not be here. Three men and nine women from our class were in the war (World War II), and they all survived. Some of the group have had heart attacks, one has had cancer, and there have been other illnesses, too. It appears it was just meant to be for all of us to live and be here.”

DEPAUW UNIVERSITY GREENCASTLE, INDIANA THE EVENING DIVISION PROGRAM Schedule of Classes - June 11 through July 20, 1984

Department Number Course Title* Art 502 J Graduate Ad Protects Watercolors Education 505 Resource Materials tor Effective Teaching Education 595 Research in Education Elementary Education 596 Research in Education Secondary English 561 Topics in English Literature (Satire and Irony) Health, 508 Testing & Evaluation Physical Ed. & Recreation History 505 Graduate Topics Course (U S. and World Affairs Since 1939) Zoology 325 Investigational Methods*** Zoology 415 Research Problems***

*See the University Bulletin for descriptions of course content. "The unit of credit for a semester is a course which is approximately equivalent to four semester hours ***Students must enroll in both Zoology 325 and 415 for one-half credit each ""Weeks of June 11 and June 18; judging and show week of July 2.

DePauw University sponsors an Evening Division Program designed to serve the residents of Putnam County and vicinity who desire credit toward the Master of Arts or the Master of Arts in Teaching degree. It also affords an opportunity for those who wish, without planning to take a degree, to have the advantages of the University’s education offerings. No formal entrance requirements apply to students in the program. If, however, a degree is sought, certain University requirements must be met during the course of the work leading to the degree. See the University Bulletin. All courses taken for credit in the Evening Division Program may be counted toward the Master of Arts in Teaching degree and also may be transferred to other institutions. See the Director of Graduate Studies, Dr. John Anderson, 103 Asbury Hall, for details. Maximum course load is two courses per session. Enrollment is limited to 30 students per course. Mail registrations are processed after in-person registrations and are subject to the 30 student limit. It is the policy of the University not to offer a course if registration discloses enrollment is insufficient All classes meet Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings. Registration All students register and pay their fees Monday June 11,1984, 8:30-10:00 a m. in the Julian Science and Mathematics Center Registration closes June 15, 1984. No refunds wiil be made after that date.

Durnil, who is also Orr’s campaign manager, said the system is less expensive and more efficient in private hands. Critics have disputed that claim. Irving L. Fink, an attorney for the Indiana Civil Liberties Union, said the system has been perpetuated “with the cooperation and connivance of both major parties.” Some Democratic leaders assert that their party has gone along with the system in the hope that Democrats would return to power and reap the profits of the license branches. Others, including Avery, say the Democrats have allowed themselves to be “bought off” by legislation that gives their party proceeds from the sale of personal license plates. These cost the automobile owner S4O above the normal fee, and $33 of that is split between the two parties. Last year each party received nearly $200,000 to be

As the class prepared for their reunion dinner at Clifty Falls State Park near Madison, one of the classmates was struggling to stay alive. For several years, 68-year-old Allen Chitwood of Adams has been suffering from heart problems and emphysema. His daughter, Jenny Tatman, said Friday that her father is now living from “hour to hour. “The reunion is all that he’s living for now," Mrs. Tatman said. "He has said that if he could just live until Saturday

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night, he’d be happy.” Chitwood said that being able to attend the reunion is “one of the most important things in my life.” He said he will attend the reunion even though he will have to be taken in a wheelchair and will have to lie on a couch during the event. Sensing the importance of the event and that all the members of their group may not be alive for another reunion, the nine men and 10 women came from seven states to celebrate. While the majority of the

Credit** Instructor Time Room 1 Meehan 900 am-4 00 pm AC T, Th & F***« 1 MacPhail 7:30-9:20 a m. 12AH 1 Swihart 9.30-11:20 a m 12 AH 1 Swihart 9:30-11:20 a.m. 12 AH 1 Rainbolt 11 30 a.m-1 20 p.m 129 SC 1 Meyer 11:30 a m -1:20 p.m. 207 Lilly 1 Wilson 9:30-11:20 a m 130 SC % Mays 7:30-9:20 a m. 206 HH VS- Mays 7:30-9.20 a m 206 HH

Adjustment in Registration Students are expected to attend all classes for which they have registered unless they have filed a program adjustment with the Registrar by Friday, June 15. Adjustment after the above deadline may be made only under extraordinary circumstances with permission of the Committee on Petitions and a $25 late processing fee. Cost The fee for either credit or auditing is s2l 5 for.one course credit ($53.75 per credit hour). An additional fee of $25 per registration is charged for independent study courses with permission of the Director of Graduate Studies required. Arrangements for independent study courses should be made prior to registration Directed study courses and theses in education must be approved by the chairman of the education department. Information The first day of class will be June 11 with abbreviated meetings as follows: 7:30-9:20 classes meet from 10:00-11 00 a m. 9:30-11:20 . . classes meet from 11 00 a m.-12 00 p m 11 30-1 20 classes meet from 12:00-1 00 p m DePauw University does not discriminate against any person on the grounds of race, creed, color, sex, or national origin. For further information concerning this program, address inquiries to the Director of Graduate Studies. Dr. John Anderson, 103 Asbury Hall, Greencastle! Indiana 46135-0037 or telephone (317) 658-4702, from 8:00 a m. to 12:00 noon.

shared by its state and county organizations. The Libertarians charge that this gives the two major parties an unfair advantage over minor parties. M. Anne Wilcox, an attorney for the Libertarians, said it keeps the Democrats alive. “If the Democrats are not healthy enough to survive without public welfare,” she said, “then the Democrats shouldn’t exist.” Defending the personalized license plate statute, the state said in a brief that it is lawful to “support the electoral process” because it “has an interest in public financing of elections and in avoiding a splintering of the electoral process. ” The suits challenging the constitutionality of the license branch scheme are pending in federal district courts. The Libertarians’ suit over personalized plates is before the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals.

class lives in Indiana, others returned from Arizona, Oklahoma, Wyoming, Kentucky, North Carolina and Georgia. “I reckon this will be one of the highlights of my life,” said Lee Nighbert, now an Indianapolis resident. “I think the world, generally speaking, has been good to all of us.” During their celebration, Mrs. Larsen will lead them in a prayer a prayer of thanks.

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