Banner Graphic, Volume 18, Number 203, Greencastle, Putnam County, 4 May 1988 — Page 3

Finally it’s now Mutz-Bayh

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) Secretary of State Evan Bayh wants to be the third youngest governor in Indiana history, and that prospect didn’t disturb voters in the Democratic gubernatorial primary, Bayh’s losing opponent says. ’** Bayh, 32, swept every county in the state Tuesday to claim a landslide victory over former Kokomo Mayor Stephen J. Daily, setting up a November race against Republican Lt Gov. John M. Mutz. “HE’S SHOWN IN very dramatic and powerful fashion that . *the voters at least the • ’Democratic voters —don’t think ►’that’s an issue,” Daily said of ' ''Bayh’s age. With 93 percent of the precincts • reporting, Bayh had 450,110 votes, -'Or 83 percent, to 61,531, or 11 percent, for Daily. ♦c > “This campaign begins tonight, • it will be as important as any in ''She history of Indiana,” said Bayh, son of former three-term Sen. Birch Bayh. . ’ He said he hopes to focus atten-

Victory adds to Dukakis’ confidence

By the Associated Press Michael Dukakis, harvesting another pair of landslide primary 'victories, sounded ever more confi- , dent of his claim to the Democratic presidential nomination while 'Republican George Bush looked ahead to the fall and cautioned his supporters, “We’ve got a long way to go.” Jesse Jackson scored an expected victory Tuesday in the District of Columbia, but found himself slipping another 120 delegates behind Dukakis, who won handily in Ohio , and Indiana. HIS LATEST VICTORIES amoved Dukakis to fewer than 600 : -delegates from the 2,081 he needed to clinch the nomination. He also moved more than 600 ahead of his only rival. But Jackson gave no sign he was v ready to end what he called a -struggle “for the direction of our -party and the soul of our nation.” “All the way to California and New Jersey!” he said, referring to die two biggest holding primaries on June 7. Jackson was seeking support today among House Democrats and then holding strategy sessions with aides before flying off to Nebraska, which holds its primary next Tuesday, as does West Virginia. -i Democratic Party leaders tem--pered their euphoria over the latest -signal that their nomination marathon was over with concern that Jackson’s recent attacks on Dukakis could provide campaign ammunition for the Republicans in the fall. “I WOULD HOPE HE ‘Wouldn’t say anything that could be used against Mike in the general election,” said Gov. Bill Clinton of Arkansas. Judy Carnahan, chairman of the

County election-

School Board, captured 1,577 votes. York received 888 votes. '* Buser will face incumbent First ‘•District Commissioner Gene R. '•Reck, Route 1, Bainbridge, in the fall election. - BECK, A REPUBLICAN, was unopposed by any member of his own political party to again seek ahother four-year term as commissioner. Beck received 2,245 votes in Tuesday’s primary election. ‘ In the other race for commissioner to represent the Third District, incumbent Donald K. Walton, Route 2, Cloverdale, a Republican, and Larry D. Modesitt, Route 1, Reelsville, a Democrat, will do battle against each other this fall. The Third District takes in Washington, Warren, Jefferson and Cloverdale townships. .MODESITT WON THE right to be on the November general election ballot, after running unopposed during Tuesday’s primary election. Voters cast 2,297 ballots for the rural Reelsville resident Meanwhile, Walton, who also ran unopposed on the Republican jballot, captured a total of 2,168 .votes. For county coroner, Democrat F. Michael Hurt, 602 E. Washington ;St, Greencastle, and Republican Dale E. Oliver, 311 Greenwood Ave., Greencastle, will vie for that .post in the fall. OLIVER, THE incumbent county coroner, received 2,305 votes. Meanwhile, Hurt saw 2,452 Democratic ballots cast his way. * It was an easy race for incumbent county Treasurer Nancy McBride, Route 3, Greencastle, a Republican, who ran uncontested on the Democratic ballot, and on

tion on education, roads, spending in state government and job creation during the fall campaign. To draw attention to the race, Bayh suggested debates in July, August and September. MUTZ, UNOPPOSED FOR the GOP nomination to succeed Republican Gov. Robert D. Orr, said he would study Bayh’s proposal. But the two-term lieutenant governor said he would accept Bayh’s challenge to compare records and experience. “This is a comparison of abilities to lead a very large institution, that being the state of Indiana,” said Mutz. “There will be comparisons made in terms of administrative ability, administrative results, creativity and those sorts of things.” Orr, who is barred by law from seeking a third straight term, was at Mutz’s side Tuesday night as he accepted his party’s nomination. Orr, the nation’s oldest governor, has called his second in command the

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Oregon Democratic Party, said Jackson’s recent attacks were “very disappointing. What he’s managing to do is diminish his own stature.” Lynn Cutler, vice chair of the Democratic National Committee, said she wasn’t concerned about Jackson’s rhetoric. “I don’t think any of it is stuff we’re going to see coming back at us out of George Bush’s mouth,” she said. When Dukakis was asked if he thought Jackson should tone down his attacks, the Massachusetts governor replied, “He’s got to make that judgment. I’m going to try to keep this as positive as I can.” IN RECENT DAYS, Jackson has repeatedly pressed Dukakis to provide more details of his plans for improving education and day

her own party’s ticket, for that office. Mrs. Mcßride, who received 2363 Republican votes, will vie for another four-year term as county treasurer during the Nov. 8 general election. However, the Democratic Party does reserve the right to name a candidate to run against Mrs. Mcßride for treasurer this fall. AS FOR STATE delegates, the Democratic and Republican parties each selected representatives on their respective ballots. On the Republican ticket, 10 state delegates were selected. The top 10 candidates with the most votes include Marilyn R. Clearwaters, Route 2, Greencastle, 1394; Gerald E. Warren, 710 Dogwood Lane, Greencastle, 1377; Robert L. Poor, 707 E. Washington St., Greencastle, 1376; Betty L. Waldron, Route 4, Greencastle, 1352; Albert Solomon, Route 1, Bainbridge, 1,209; Shirley S. Baker, Box 99, Bainbridge, 1,180; Timothy Conway, 701 Castleton Drive, Greencastle, 1,169; Mary J. Monnett, 620 E. Washington St, Greencastle, 1,162; C. James Malayer, Route 2, Roachdale, 1,064 and Marsha S. Carrington, Route 1, Russellville, 1,017. Other Republican state delegate candidates included Martin Evens, Route 1, Bainbridge, 729; Lawrence W. Muncie, Route 2, Greencastle, 702; Gregg W. Humphrey, Route 2, Greencastle, 689; Roberta Jean Dunn, 702 Monon St., Greencastle, 684; Lane A. Ralph, 310 E. Hanna St, Greencastle, 586; and Bradford W. Sample, Route 2, Cloverdale, 551.

most qualified person ever to seek the state’s highest office. Mutz, a 52-year-old veteran of 20 years in state government, jabbed at Bayh’s age and experience while speaking to about 50 supporters at state Republican headquarters. REFERRING TO HIS son, Marie, an Indianapolis attorney, Mutz said, “Like another young attorney who’s been practicing law in Indiana few less than two years, he’s not ready to be governor.” Meanwhile, Bayh said one of the central issues in the race will be the dominance of the Republican Party, which has controlled the governor's office for 20 years. Bayh said his goal is “opening up state government and putting new vigor and dedication in this process so the voices of all of our citizens can be heard in the corridors of power in the Statehouse.” His primary opponent promised to help in that effort. Daily said he would gladly support Bayh in the fall and would

care and reducing the federal budget deficit. Riding high after a streak of primary victories that included Connecticut, Wisconsin, New York, Pennsylvania, Indiana and Ohio, Dukakis said Tuesday night he thought it was “going to be difficult” for Jackson to deny him the nomination. Bush celebrated his lock on the nomination at a hotel within walking distance of the White House and urged his supporters not to let up. “I don’t feel any finality to what has happened now at all,” he told a cheering crowd. “We’ve passed the first step, a tremendously important step. ... But now we’ve got a long way to go.” IN OHIO, WITH 99 percent of the precincts reporting, Dukakis

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ON THE DEMOCRATIC side, six candidates ran and were selected by that party’s voters to serve as state delegates. Those Democratic state delegates, and their vote totals, include Robert P. Sedlack, 533 Anderson St., Greencastle, 1,773; K. (Kenny) W. Harris, Route 1, Greencastle, 1,731; Robert J. Berry Jr., 635 E. Seminary St., Greencastle, 1,686; Steven R. Michael, 725 E. Seminary St, Greencastle, 1,622; George Murphey, 1017 Sherwood, Greencastle, 1,478; and Allen M. Ellison, 1017 S. College Ave., Greencastle, 1.440. FOR PRECINCi committeemen, Putnam County winners and their vote totals include: —Russell: Maurice S. Fordice (R),91. —Franklin North: Karen Sue Chastain (R), 85. —Franklin South: C. James Malayer (R), 22. —Jackson: John D. McGuire (R),46. —Clinton: Gerald E. Ensor (R) with 62 votes defeated David E. Berry (R) with 41 votes. On the Democratic ballot, James E. Hill ran unopposed, winning with 76 votes. —Monroe East: Shirley S. Baker (R), 82; and Clinton Judy (D), 96. —Monroe West: Nancy Mcßride (R),61. —Floyd: Marvin D. Steele (R), 165. —Madison: Betty L. Waldron (R) with 56 votes defeated William W. Maddox (R) with 50 votes. —Greencastle North: Myrtle Cockrell (R), 149; and K. (Kenny) W. Harris (D), 141. —First North: Bernice Harbison

consider joining the Bayh ticket by running for the superintendent of public instruction nomination at the Democratic state convention in June. However, he said he’s made no final decision on his plans. ‘T JUST WANT TO relax a while,” said Daily, who ran an 18month grassroots campaign. “It’s been a grueling experience.” The other candidate on the Democratic ballot was already relaxed. Senate Minority Leader Frank L. O’Bannon of Corydon, who dropped his campaign to run for lieutenant governor on a ticket with Bayh, had 31,580 votes, or 6 percent. O’Bannon’s name was put on the ballot by Bayh forces to keep Daily from winning by default if a Republican challenge to Bayh’s eligibility succeeded. The Indiana Supreme Court ruled unanimously last week that Bayh meets the five-year residency requirement despite a sojourn in Washington. D.C., in 1983.

had 860,200 or 63 percent, to 378,271 or 27 percent for Jackson. In Indiana, with 94 percent of the precincts reporting, Dukakis had 414,064 or 70 percent to Jackson’s 130,681 or 22 percent. In the District of Columbia, final unofficial returns showed Jackson had 67,812 votes, or 80 percent, while Michael Dukakis had 14,969, or 17 percent Jackson captured 13 of the district’s 16 Democratic convention delegates. Dukakis won 3. On the Republican side, Bush had 645,849 or 81 percent of the Republican vote in Ohio with 99 percent of the precincts reporting; 342,573 or 83 percent in Indiana with 94 percent of the precincts reporting; and 5,620 for 89 percent in final unofficial returns in the District of Columbia, where he resides.

Lewis (R) with 33 votes defeated Roberta Jean Dunn (R) with 18 votes. On the Democratic ticket, John T. Walsh received 56 votes to defeat Lloyd M. Ellis, who had 47 votes. —Second West Karen A. Ambler (R), 81; and Susan S. Rice (D), 77. —Second East: Howard R. Youse (R), 149; and Dorothy Crawley (D), 120. —First South: Edith Hill (R) garnered 38 votes to defeat Samuel J. Clapp (R), who had 32 votes. —Third West: Mary J. Monnett (R) received 50 votes to defeat Scott A. Lewis (R), who had 31 votes. On the Democratic ballot, Robert J. Berry Jr. received 88 votes. —Third East: Carl A. Torr (R), 78. —Fourth West: John W. Stouder (R),82. —Fourth East: Mark S. Albright (R), 74; and Robot P. Sedlack (D), 88 —hoxridge: Gregg W. Humphrey (R), 93. —Limedale: Grace Ann Moore (R),48. —Marion North: Trudy Goodpastor (R), 86. —Marion South: James C. Williamson (R), 58. —Washington: Jean D. Foxx (R), 143. —Warren: Robert W. Evans (R) received 78 votes to defeat Ronald E. Clearwaters (R), who had 37 votes. —Jefferson: Noble R. Clearwaters (R), 88. —Cloverdale East: Glen Dale Vickroy (R), 76. —Cloverdale West: Ronald E. Sample (R), 139.

Blankenbaker turns back GOP challenge for statehouse seat

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) The brother of U.S. Rep. Dan Burton, R-Ind., has put an end to Rep. H. Jack Mullendore’s hopes of winning a 10th term in the Indiana House this fall. Woody Burton of Greenwood defeated the Republican incumbent from Franklin in Tuesday’s primary with an unofficial vote count of 3,801. Mullendore had 3,177 votes, while Kolan L. Davis of Whiteland trailed far behind. Burton will face Democrat Dan Crabtree of Franklin, who was unopposed, in the November election. MEANWHILE, two senators from Indianapolis managed to overcome bitter primary challenges and win their bids for renomination. Two-term incumbent Republican Virginia M. Blankenbaker maintained a strong margin against her closest opponent, W. Tobin McClamroch, the 32-year-old attorney who ran with the endorsement of the county GOP organization. Mrs. Blankenbaker, 55, also ran against the party slate when she won her first election in the northside district in 1980. She will be challenged in the general election by Democrat Carolyn F. Fay. MRS. BLANKENBAKER acknowledged that she has some “real hurt feelings” because the party did not support her in the primary. However, she said she is looking forward to the fall election. “I’m moving ahead and not looking behind,” she said. In the other high-profile Indianapolis race, three-term Sen. Louis J. Mahem Jr., defeated the slated candidate, Martin A. Murphy, for the Democratic nomination from his inner city district Murphy had worked for Mahem’s aborted 1986 campaign for the U.S. Senate. Mahem said he had felt a sting in not receiving the party’s endorsement and that he believes the slating process needs to be reformed. “There’s something wrong when I don’t get slated and yet I still get 60 percent of the vote,” he said. REPUBLICAN Donald Lee Buckingham 11, who was unopposed, will challenge Mahem in the general election. In northwest Indiana, Sen. Carolyn Mosby, D-Gary, appeared to be winning her bid for renomination. Mrs. Mosby also was running against the slate in her primary contest against Vernon G. Smith, president of the Gary City Council.

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May 4,1988 THE BANNERGRAPHIC

ALL 100 HOUSE seats and half of the 50 Senate seats will be up for election in November. During the primary, only 33 of the 77 House districts and 12 of the 25 Senate districts had primary contests. Sen. William Costas, R-Val-paraiso who had announced he would retire from the Senate, then changed his mind faced stiff competition during the campaign from R. Lawrence Steele of Valparaiso. However, Costas wound up with an easy victory over the former U.S. attorney, his closest opponent. House Speaker Paul S. Mannweiler, R-Indianapolis, also won renomination, leading the other two incumbents and a challenger in his three-member district by a wide vote margin. Sen. Joseph V. Corcoran, RSeymour, won his primary bid and apparently will face a general election contest against Joseph M. Robertson, son of Indiana Court of Appeals Judge Jonathan Robertson. The Democrat had 52 percent of the vote with 81 percent of the precincts reporting. REPUBLICANS, who control 18 of the 25 Senate seats up for election, had to fill vacancies created by the retirements of five incumbents: John Augsbutger of Syracuse, Thomas Hession of Shelbyville, William Justice of Logansport, Michael Rogers of Greenfield and Roy Rogers of Goshen. Rep. Gregory E. Mishler, RBremen, was in an extremely close race for the GOP nomination from Augsburger’s district. With 93 percent of the precincts reporting, he held a 52-vote margin over Robert L. Meeks of LaGrange. The winner will be challenged in November by Democrat Dennis J. Sprunger of Kendallville. Jean Leising of Oldenburg had an easy primary victory over four challengers to win the GOP nomination from the Hession’s district. Leising will face Democrat R. Jeffrey McDaniel of Arlington in November. SENATE PRESIDENT Pro Tern Robert D. Garton, RColumbus, has predicted Republicans will keep their 3020 advantage in the Senate or perhaps pick up a seat in the general election. Mahem, assistant Democratic leader in the Senate, believes his party might gain at least five seats. Republicans hold a 52-48 edge in the House. Rep. Baron P. Hill, D-Seymour, who leads his caucus’ campaign committee, has said he believes Democrats could take control with as many as 54 seats after the fall election.

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