The Mail-Journal, Volume 15, Number 1, Milford, Kosciusko County, 25 January 1978 — Page 11

Open Door Weekly Report From Senator John B. Augsburger

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - Members of the Indiana State ■ Senate have wrapped up the second week of this session of the Indiana Legislature and three important issues — collective | bargaining, creation of local civil rights agencies, and filling vacancies in elective offices — were among the topics of discussion. The collective bargaining bill, Senate Bill 56, was amended from its original form by Senator Robert Garton (R-Columbus) and now contains a clause which would establish a three-member mediation panel to resolve negotiation deadlocks. The amended version of the bill passed its second reading in the Senate on last Wednesday and soon will be scheduled for its third reading passage before it is sent to the House of Representatives. As the bill now reads, if nonbinding, fact-finding mediation fails to resolve a deadlock, both parties would select a threemember panel to study the final offers and select a reasonable solution. That solution would be binding for both parties. Senator Garton dubbed binding arbitration, called for in the original bill before his amendment, “poor public policy’’ because it locks elected officials into accepting the decision of a third-party. The amendment was approved 26-19.

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Another Republican amendment, sponsored by Senator James R. Harris of Newburgh, won approval 25-21. This latter amendment to SB 56 requires a majority vote of all public employees in a given unit before the union can be recognized as a bargaining agent. The bill, as it was originally introduced, required only a majority of those employees who actually cast votes. Another Republican amendment would have allowed citizens to sue for damages that occurred during an illegal strike; that amendment was defeated. A total of 18 amendments were offered to the bill during the twohour floor session, the longest debate yet offered to any piece of legislation pending before this session of the Senate. Another Senate bill awaiting its third reading is Senate Bill 106. That measure concerns the filling of vacancies in elective offices. The Senate passed the measure on Friday. It becomes law, a vacancy occurring in the township trustee office would be filled by the chief deputy employee. Formerly, the chairman of the township advisory board filled the vacancy. A bill prohibiting the discharge of a firearm within 200 feet of another’s fixed dwelling without consent of owner also passed its second reading in the Senate. Senate, Bill 84, sponsored by Senator Leslie Duvall (R-

Indianapolis), demands a maximum penalty of 180 days in jail and a SI,OOO fine for offenders of the measure. State Senators met in committee meetings several days this week for discussion and debate of many of the more than 450 other measures still pending before the Upper Chamber. Senate business must be completed by March 15 this year since this is a “short session” of the State Legislature. Senate Concurrent Resolution 7, authored by Senator John Augsburger, is dedicated to the memory of General Lewis Blaine Hershey (Deceased May 20, 1977). As a Hoosier born farm boy who rose from private to fourstar general and served our country through three wars, the members of the Indiana Senate expressed their highest esteem in honor of this distinguished American and extended deepest sympathy to his family and friends. Senator Augsburger would also like to remind his constituents that there are two toll-free numbers available to reach the Senate: 1-800-9467 and 1-800-382-9478. Leesburg youth in accident An auto driven by James D. Coon, 16, r 1 Leesburg, slid into the back of a car driven by Porfino Castillo, 23, Burket, at 600 North Parker St., Warsaw, Tuesday, Jan. 17, at 5:17 p.m. Damage was set to the Coon auto at SSOO by City Patrolman Douglas Brumfield and $l5O to Castillo’s car.

Alcoholic consumption and driving do not mix

With alcoholic consumption a', factor in nearly half of all traffic deaths, and studies showing that one out of every four nighttime holiday drivers has been drinking, the Chicago Motor Club-AAA believes motorists should be fully aware of how dangerous that person is to others sharing the roadways. Since alcohol is a depressant, it slows down mental and physical activities, even when consumed in small quantities. Medical authorities agree that it impairs decision-making, eye coordination and muscular control. The Motor Club offers these examples of how those driving defensively can spot the drunk driver in time to avert needless tragedies: — The drunk driver will often travel with his or her window rolled down, in spite of cold or rainy weather. — Erratic and unnecessary flashing of brake lights can be a clue, since intoxicated drivers tend to be over-cautious. — The driver who slices back into his lane too soon after passing may be intoxicated. — Drinking drivers often signal for a turn and then turn in the opposite direction. — Vehicles traveling in darkness with the dome light on, but headlights off, are a better-than-average clue that the driver may have had too much to drink. — Weaving back and forth on the roadway is the most common indication of driver'lmpairment from alcohol. Straddling lane lines is another. The most hazardous of all is the

drinking driver who crosses the center line and comes at you head-on, said the Club. Should this occur, the defensive driver’s best move would be to pull onto the shoulder if necessary. It’s better to roll over in the ditch than to collide head-on. Airman returns to tell story Airman Kevin N. Kortokrax, a Cromwell native, who recently joined the Air Force, has returned to assist his recruiter in telling the Air Force story. Airman Kortokrax is a 1977 graduate of West Noble High School and is the son of Dr. and Mrs. Richard Kortokrax, r 1 Cromwell. He will be here until January 25 to discuss Air Force opportunities with potential enlistees. Kortokrax selected training as an aircraft crew chief prior to entering the Air Force delayed enlistment program. He completed six weeks of basic training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas and then attended Chanute Technical Training Center, Chanute Air Force Base, Illinois, where he was a distinguished honor graduate. He is presently assigned to Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana. While in Warsaw, he will be answering questions interested persons might have about the Air Force. He will be available at the Warsaw Air Force Recruiting office at 611 S. Buffalo Street.

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AWARDS PRESENTED — Over 200 employees attended a recent party given at Wawasee High School by Brock Manufacturing, Inc., Milford, where service awards were presented. Receiving awards above are Jane Hunsberger, second from left, five years; Steve Yoder, five years; Paul M. Brembeck, president, 10 years; Richard Neff, fork lift operator, top fork lift award; Delbert Poe, five years; and Mary Zerkel, five years. Extreme left is James C. Evans, vice president. At extreme right is Lester H. Smith, plant manager.

Hook's reports record sales

Hook Drugs, Inc., Indianapolis, enters its 78th year of operation with anticipation of an even better year than 1977. Record sales figures for last year were over $l6B million, compared to $l4B million in 1976. Although sales and profit figures do not tell the entire story, the company’s continued growth and prosperity are indicative of the trust Hoosiers place in this Indiana health care leader. Hook’s has established a reputation for operating real drug stores and in 1977 alone filled nearly eight million prescriptions. These accounted for more than 26 per cent of all sales volume, compared to an average of about 18 per cent for other drug store chains. Ten new stores were opened in

Price of newsprint to take another hike

The price of your newspaper may get costlier, as several newsprint suppliers have announced increased prices, with more expected to follow suit. United States users of Canadian suppliers have been informed of an increase of sls to S2O a ton. Within a three-month period, a price level of $320 per short ton will be set. The companies in Canada which have announced the increase are Bowater Canadian, Abitibi Paper Co., the Price Co., a subsidiary of Abitibi, and MacMillan Bloedel Ltd. (Bowater of Calhoun, Ga. is the supplier of paper for The Papers Incorporated.) With the newsprint increase comes the probability of rising advertising rates or prices of the copies of publications. Newsprint operations in Canada supply approximately 65 per cent of American print needs. Newspapers use more Canadian newsprint, about an average of 90 per cent of the northern country’s production. The raise in price was attributed to escalating transportation, energy and materials costs, as well as labor costs.

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1977, including Hook’s first convalescent aid and sick room supply center in Fort Wayne. It is believed to be the largest and most complete facility of its kind in northeast Indiana. Hook’s is the 11th largest chain in the nation and the oldest under the same successive management. Approximately 3,200 persons are employed by Hook’s in its 229 stores which operate in 116 Indiana communities. In October the company sponsored TV coverage of the Indiana State Music Association (ISMA) and Northern Indiana School Band, State Music Association Orchestra and Vocal Association (NISBOVA) marching band contest held at Indiana State University in Terre Haute. The company was also co-

Antipollution controls for Canadian print mills are costlier, as the regulations are more stringent. Canadian railways, the major ones being CP Rail and Canadian National, raised newsprint freight charges. And substantial wage increases were given to mill in Canada following strikes. The basic wage per hour rose to seven dollars from $5.88. Newsprint prices have been raised over the past few years. In 1970, the cost of JL short ton of newsprint was The latest figures show the price has more than doubled since that time.

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sponsor of the event and provided trophies for each of the 64 bands that participated. Last fall the company started sponsorship of all-sports television programs which will provide coverage of the finals of both girls’ and boys’ track, volleyball, swimming and basketball and boys’ football and wrestling. Ten final events will be carried state-wide in addition to 10 games of the week which will be primarily basketball. The company is also a major sponsor of TV coverage for the IHSAA basketball tournaments. Dividends totaling 80 cents on each share of stock were declared by the company in 1977. January 1978 dividends will total 25 cents per share, a 22 cent regular dividend with a three cent extra dividend. The corporation has come a long way since John A. Hook opened his first store in downtown Indianapolis in 1900. Hook’s looks forward to serving the citizens of Indiana for many years to come. Larry Weaver, Jr. is in Germany U. S. FORCES, GERMANY — Specialist Four Larry D. Weaver, Jr., son of Mrs. Glenda LeCount of Milford and Larry D. Weaver, Sr., 218 E. Boston St., Syracuse, recently was assigned as a carrier operator with the 26th Signal Battalion in Germany. Spec. Weaver entered the Army in 1974. He is a 1974 graduate of Wawasee High School. His wife, Karen, is with him in Germany.

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