The Mail-Journal, Volume 17, Number 40, Milford, Kosciusko County, 22 October 1980 — Page 5
A brief look at the political scene
808 WEBSTER, the Democratic candidate for attorney general, was endorsed this week end by The Indiana State Council of Machinists. STATE SENATOR John B. Augsburger announced his support of the comprehensive crime program announced earlier by Gubernatorial candidate Bob Orr. Augsburger is seeking re-election to the State Senate in District 13 which includes Steuben, Kosciusko, LaGrange and Nobel Counties. ‘Bob Orr will emphasize effective rehabilitation programs, especially for teenage lawbreakers and strong security so that the public is protected from convicted criminals,” Augsburger said, “Orr and his running mate, John Mutz, have offered specific, detailed plans for improving Indiana’s law enforcement, correctional and judicial systems. It shows that the Orr Mutz administration will continue the progress made in the corrections area by teh Bowen Onadministration,” he asserted... Protecting its citizens is the basic responsibility of any government. I will work hard to help Bob Orr protect Hoosiers,” Augsburger concluded CALLING it “the only real answer to inflation,” Congressman Floyd Fithian called for a new spirit of cooperation among government, business and labor "to make the US economy more productive and to help get people back to work. ” — “We must forget the idea that we have to throw people out of work to fight inflation and replace it with ways to achieve long-term, steady economic growth,” Fithian said. We must quit battling over how our economic pie is cut and concentrate on making the pie bigger. ” In the second of a series of policy statements, Fithian said, "Our country may find it impossible to solve its major economic problems and remain competitive in world as long as government, business and labor continue to work at cross-purposes Fithian said only through increased productivity and modernization would the US be able to compete, reduce inflation and get people back to work. "We used to take for granted that if there were a better or more efficient way of doing something, America would invent it. America was the land of opportunity. But that simply isn’t the case any more. Unemployment has put thousands of Americans out of work, especially in the auto, steel and housing industries. We rank behind Japan, Germany, France and Canada in productivity growth... GENE COGAN, Democratic candidate for state senate, 13th district, called for a comprehensive public accounting of the state tax situation for Indiana residents. Cogan stated, "I believe that it is time for some straight forward talk about taxes. “According to the Republican candidate for Lt. Governor, ‘The Property Tax Relief Fund is safe for at least four more years without major adjustments in the state’s general fund taxes,’ he reported. “But their candidate for Governor has stated, ‘Modification may be needed to reflect the downward turn in the economy and state tax revenues,’ and a third view comes from the Republican ad-
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ministration’s state budget agency, which recently predicted that the fund will go broke by 1983,” Cogan stated. “Taxes are probably the most unpopular aspect of any legislator s job, but I believe people want honest facts about taxes, not double talk,” the candidate commented. He continued, “We have some grave tax-related problems facing us in the Indiana General Assembly. The Property Tax Relief Fund must be carefully examined because the fund is at the fiscal breaking point. It’s finances have been stretched thin because it has been used to fund local school budget increases; these costs have increased more than 18 per cent yearly since 1976 while state revenues have only increased by 10 per cent during the same period,” Cogan noted. “Additionally, $260 million is general fund tax dollars have been used to supplement the highway budget over the past four years. These funds have gone to a good purpose, but the inability of the new highway finance program to fund itself now threatens the state s property tax relief program,” Cogan stated. CONGRESSMAN DAN Quayle released a list of ratings from various independent groups to “help Hoosiers draw a comparison between my opponent and me. ” Quayle's list of ratings includes conservative rating groups like the American Conservative Union (Quayle 85 per cent, Bayh 4 per cent) as well as liberal groups like the National Association of Social Workers (Quayle 8 per cent, Bayh 80per cent). He said, “Although individual groups tend to use selected votes from which to draw their conclusions I believe that by viewing a wide range of these ratings an observer can get a feeling for which candidate is looked upon favorable by liberal groups and which candidate votes the way more conservative groups think is correct.” Quayle’s list shows him with 100 per cent ratings from the National Alliance of Senior Citizens, the American Security Council, and the National Federation of Independent Businesses. Bayh drew ratings of zero from the senior citizen’s group, 11 per cent from the American Security Council and a 28 per cent from the NFIB. "These ratings serve the purpose of showing how outside groups view our voting records,” Quayle said. “Birch Bayh says he is strong on defense, but the American Security Council shows he has voted with their position only 11 per cent of the time.” “EIGHT YEARS as Governor has given me a unique vantage point to observe the operations of government, particularly the actions of the federal government, because the states and their citizens are forced to live with the results of votes cast in Congress and the decisions of bureaucrats whose agencies and jobs were created by Congress,” said Governor Otis R. Bowen, M. D., at the GOP victory dinner in Indianapolis on October 13. K He continued, “I have observed with equal interests, the campaign for the United States Senate. Until now, I have had little to say about some of the statements that are being made by the Democratic nominee. But I can’t believe what I’m hearing! I can no longer be silent because the Indiana campaign for the United States Senate is one of the most crucial in modem times. "We can no longer afford Senators who, in their own words, are ‘fighting for Indiana’ but who seem to do most of that fighting in the few weeks before the election — but whose action during their full six year terms have brought to Hoosiers runaway unemployment, a crippling rate of inflation, the worst recession in nearly half a century, and a federal government that is in a state of collapse because it can no longer survive the dead weight of thousands of confusing programs run by thousands of confused bureaucrats. “Somehow, the reality doesn’t coincide with what I see in Birch Bayh's commercials and press releases...” JOHN HILLENBRAND, Democratic nominee for Governor, released the final form of his economic development plan for Indiana at an Indianapolis press conference Thursday. Noting that although his opponent has been in charge of economic development for eight years, Indiana does not have an overall industrial strategy, Hi lienbrand said, “Without such a program an aggressive economic development effort is extremely difficult, if not impossible. My strategy and plan is concrete, and will help insure jobs for the current generation and lay the basis for jobs for the next generation of Hoosiers. FOR THE 100-year period ending in 1970 Indiana voter turnout in presidential years fell below 70 per cent only once, according to Charles S. Hyneman, professor emeritus of political science at Indiana University Bloomington and principal author of an IU press book, "Voting in Indiana.” Hyneman points out that voter turnout in 1970 in Indiana dropped to 66.4 per cent. The highest average voter turnout was for the years 1876,1880 and 1884 when the figure reached 94 per cent and the years
Break-in at Milford school Scott Emmons, Milford, was arrested in Plymouth on Monday for theft and burglary and taken to the Kosciusko County Jail after he reportedly entered the Milford Junior High School early last Friday morning, taking an undetermined amount of cash. Arresting officers were Lt. Rich Mikel and Thomas Brindle of the cpunty sheriff’s department add Milford Town Marshal David Hobbs. Two van batteries stolen recently Lucy Kammerdiener, 301 North Harrison St., Syracuse, reported that a battery was stolen sometime during the past week from a 1976 van owned by the Syracuse Church of God. She told police that the van was last used one week ago. The battery was valued at S7O. United Telephone Service, 114 North Huntington St., Syracuse, reported the theft of a van battery on October 16. It disappeared from the van parked in the city public parking lot sometime between October 11 and 14. The battery was valued at SSO.
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1896,1900 and 1904 when the average turnout was 94.7 per cent of the citizens of voting age. “Since Indiana has the second highest unemployment rate in the nation, the governor’s number one job must be to bring jobs to our state.” Hillenbrand reiterated his economic development plan which includes an ‘early warning system’ for jobs, a governor’s contingency fund and a ‘one-stop’ permit process for industries interested in locating or expanding in Indiana.” STATE SENATOR Ernie Niemeyer, the Republican Candidate for Congress in the Second District, received the endorsements erf Charles A. Halleck, former Speaker of the House, and John T. Myers (RSeventh District) at a large fund raiser held at the K of C Hall in Rensselaer on October 15. Attendees heard Halleck blast Floyd Fithian’s campaign slogan, “Working for all of us.” Halleck said, “..., who does that guy think he is fooling, he’s not working for me ... I’m a taxpayer, like everyone else!”
Letters to the editor Let us give thoughtfully
Dear Editor. This is once more open season for all kinds of spooks, goblins and even a few goblins including gift seekers. Halloween time is in the air. Jack O Lanterns everywhere; in the shops and on the porches. This season of the year also means the UNICEF Drive! Are we absolutely sure that the money we give to the United Nations Children's Fund is 100%
What about the temptation?
Dear Editor: As my father and I were having a conversation at Sunday dinner last week, he mentioned the fact he saw three young Ohio men arrested for picking pot in Milford. I felt instant rage and resentment against our local, state and county police force. Instead of spending the time and money to clear away the temptation — they spend time sitting and watching these young
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KIWANIANS WELCOME COACH — Kiwanian Ken Bowton welcomes the guest speaker, Wawasee Football Coach Myron Dickerson, to the recent meeting of the Wawasee Kiwanis Club.
Coach Dickerson addresses Kiwanis
Wawasee High School’s head football coach, Myron Dickerson, recently spoke to the Wawasee Kiwanis Club at Three Flags Drive In. Dickerson told club members he was recently appointed dean of boys and is proud to serve Wawasee High School. The coach stated he came to Wawasee July 11 from Fort Wayne’s Northside High School. He has lived in Ligonier for the past 20 years. He praised Wawasee’s wide variety of sports offered, the Exellenttime to plant trees Fall is an excellent time for planting trees and shrubs. Water frequently even though the weather is cooler. Books should stand straight Books should always stand straight on the shelf; leaning weakens the bindings.
on the up and up? It has been proven behind any doubt that much of these UNICEF donations flow into the wrong channels. We ought not aid the advances of Communism in any way. shape or form! Let us give to causes we know are just. Let us think before we loosen our purse strings. Think on these things! Clayton Mock Syracuse
men pick and carry away the substance. From there they go to jail where we. the taxpayers, agam pay for their interment in jail. I ask you, does it cost more to clear the temptation — or to pay the police force to sit and wait for them, throw them in jail and tie up our court systems? Concerned parent, Lynda Thornburg
number of students participating and the coaching staff which dedicates itself to the building of youth. Dickerson stressed, not only constant physical training, but also mental training, stating students must be competent in scholastics as well as meeting the challenge of sports. He tries to instill dediction in the players by urging them to set goals and work towards them. He tells them to say, “I can, I will, I must,” in meeting day to day challenges. Revenue sharing report completed Harlan Wuthrich, trustee of Jefferson Township, has completed the federal revenue sharing report, RS\9C. This report is available for public inspection in the trustee’s office. The office is located in his home, three miles west of Milford on Ornßoad.
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LIONS HEAR JARRETTE — Judge James Jarrette of the Kosciusko County Small Claims Court recently spoke before the Syracuse Lions Club. He detailed his role and that of his court within the justice system, outlining the court procedure and customs. Shown from left to right, above, are Lion Jack Riding, who introduced Judge Jarrette; the judge; and Gene Brumfield, court bailiff. (Photoby Tim Yeager)
Jarrette, Ziolkowski write booklet on court
By VICKI HYDE-HICKEY If you’ve ever filed a case in Kosciusko County Small Claims Court or found yourself a defendant in that court and were confused by the proceedings, then you’ll find a new booklet. ’“Prepare for Your Day in Court.” most helpful. Written by Judge James Jarrette and Court Reporter Diana Ziolkowski, the coordination of printing and funding was handled by . the Greater Warsaw Chamber of Commerce and the Warsaw Community Development Corporation. “After sitting on the bench for a while. I saw a lot of people come away from court yery frustrated and angry at the system, particularly when they lost,” said Jarrette. “And I saw the need for a means of explaining the small claims court to both plaintiff and defendant.” To the best of Jarrette’s knowledge, this is the first booklet of this type in the state of Indiana The Small Claims Court has the authority to hear all cases where the amount of money or the value of the property sought to be recovered is $1,500 or less. The court provides the means for the average person to file a claim without the expense of hiring an attorney. The plaintiff and defendant are able to speak in court, directly to the judge hearing the case. Although the format in Small Claims Court is more informal than other courts, the facts of the case must still be presented to the judge.
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Jarrrette said that time after time he. as a judge, is not being given the facts in a proper manner to allow them as evidence in court. This 16-page booklet will thus help both parties in a lawsuit understand what is expected of them when they appear in Small Claims Court. The booklet explains such aspects as the jurisdiction of the court, the location for filing a claim and the statute of limitations. The pamphlet also explains, in a clear and easilyunderstood manner, the process involved in filing a small claim. Further, the booklet talks about the right of the defendant to file a counterclaim and tells the defendant exactly how to go about filing that claim. Also discussed is the actual trial and the possibility of witnesses for both sides, if necessary. Jarrette particularly stressed the importance of the section in the booklet on the burden of proof. "All too often,” commented Jarrette, “the plaintiff comes into court totally unprepared for the case and he loses because he has failed to present the evidence properly. And then he goes away very angry and very bitter at the system.” Jarrette said that the idea for the booklet began’last November and has just recently become available to the public. There is a fee for the book but anyone wishing a copy may pick one up at the Kosciusko County Court Office. 105 E. Main Street, Warsaw.
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