The Mail-Journal, Volume 18, Number 11, Milford, Kosciusko County, 1 April 1981 — Page 5
A brief look at the political scene
State rep. opposes increased speed limit
State Representative William Drozda (D-Gary) recently spoke before the House of Representatives in opposition to a bill increasing the speed limit on Indiana's toll road and interstates to 65 miles per hour Rep Drozda obtained statistics from the American Automobile Association, Indiana State Police and Indiana Energy Group The statistics, which he distributed, showed in 1974, the first year of the 55 mph speed limit, there were 371 less fatalities than in 1973 In 1974. five per cent fewer miles were driven than 1973, but there was a decrease in total fatalities by 23 per cent on the toll road and interstates. The total traffic fatalities were decreased by a total of 55 per cent in that time In 1979 6 47 per cent more miles were driven than in 1972 but there were 252 fewer people lost in 1979 than in 1972 to traffic accidents, a decrease in fatalities. On interstates and toll roads 39 per cent fewer people were lost in 1979 than 1972 After the 55 mph speed limit was initially imposed the average speed on the rural interstates began to increase In 1976. the average speed was 58 1 mph and in 1977. 59 3 ijiph By 1978 the average interstate speed was up to 600 mph The state police increased their enforcement efforts in 1979 with the assistance of federal funds In 1979, the
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average speed was down to 59.3 mph and in 1980 the average was down to 58.1 mph and the fatalities have gone down with the mph on interstates and across the board Rep. Drozda also provided figures from 1970 through 1980 in the number of interstate fatalities, toll road fatalities, total toll road and interstate fatalities and total fatalities on all roads. This list was compiled from the Fatality Desk Accident Records Section. In 1970 there were 68 interstate and 11 toil road fatalities and a total of 1.566 total fatalities on all roads. In 1971 there were 97 fatalities on the interstate and 21 on toll roads with 1,615 on all roads. In 1972 the fatalities jumped to 123 on interstate and 22 on toll roads, but decreased to 1.565 on fatalities on all roads. In 1973 there were 112 fatalties on interstates and 25 on toll roads. . for a total of 1.615 on all roads. In 1974 when the 55 mph signs were up. fatalities decreased to 50 on interstates. 11 on toll roads and the total fatalities on all roads decreased to 1.244 In 1975 the figures were: 49 on interstate 8 on toll road and 1.135 on all roads In 1976 : 71 on interstate. 10 on toll roads and 1,267 on all roads In 1977 : 64 on interstate, nine on toll roads and 1.255 on all roads In 1978. 74 on interstate. 14 on toll roads, and 1,316 on all roads In 1979, 77 on interstate. 11
on toll roads and 1,313 on all roads. Last year there were 58 fatalities on interstate and 17 on the toll road. The total number of fatalities on all roads for 1980 was 1,173.
From the office of—- — Dan Quayle
WASHINGTON - Since early January my office, like the office of every other Senator and Congressman, has been receiving sacks of mail regarding the President's budget proposals. Over the past three weeks we have received over 1.200 letters dealing solely with the President’s budget proposals. Os these, over 800 have been overwhelming and completely supportive of the Administration s proposed cuts. This is typical of the "go get 'em" letter: “I urge you support the President I have traveled extensively during the past fewweeks. and I can assure you the attitude everywhere I have been is in full support of the President's program." Over the past 10 days, however, there has been a noticeable shift to letters in the “yes. BUT category. They say. in effect. ‘‘Yes. I agree with the Presidents budget proposals. BUT you ought to take a second look at my favorite program This one is typical: "We have followed with interest the efforts of the new administration to institute economic policies which will help to stimulate and invigorate the economy Recent actions of the Senate Budget Committee, however, could very likely have the unintended result of destroying the (blank > industry because of its legislatively created operational structure Here is another: "We must all bite the bullet. BUT 1 Title <blank> as administered by the State of Indiana is a Federal program which has done exactly w hat is was designed to do. "
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In his final statement to the house, Rep. Drozda stated “Hoosiers are driving more. Hoosiers are driving slower and they’re living to complain about it.”
Most of the letters are from just folks. Others are not. like this one. "I am writing to you to express my incredulity at the administration's apparent attempt to completely abandon support for the behavioral sciences. Within the past 15 years, analyses of language as a cognitive system and as a means of communication — analyses, that is. from within linguistics and other behavioral sciences — have greatly increased our ability..." You get the picture.
As more of the specific programs are being cut specific amounts, more people are writing in this "yes, BUT . . vein. However, the letters rarely decry the whole package, the whole concept, or the whole program The always ask for a second look at a program As I have stated before, there are very few programs which are totally without merit or without value There are also very fewprograms which are totally w ithout problems or faults. The federal budget is NOT being cut We are merely slow ing down the rate at which it has been increasing. If all the budget cuts currently in the pipeline are approved, the 1982 budget will still be S3B billion more than the 1981 budget. We haven't turned off the engine of federal spending. All we have done sb far is lifted the lead foot from the accelerator. WHO KNOWS? 1. Name the presidents born in January. 2. Who is the new Senate Republican Leader? 3. When did Hitler become Chancellor of Germany? 4. Name the flower and stone for January’.
Open Door Weekly Report From Senator John B. Augsburger
This week the Senate devoted most of its time to committee work, in an effort to review the bills sent over from the House of Representatives. There were only two days of action on the Senate floor, but during that time many House Bills were discussed and acted upon, and many more will be voted on soon. Two bills considered by the full Senate this week are part of the economic plan put forth by the Lt. Governor and the Department of Commerce H.B. 1640 and H.B 1767 would set aside funds that could be loaned or granted to cities and towns to help build facilities necessary to encourage industrial growth. H.B. 1640 is a loan grant program to help construct sew-ers for new industry. and H.B. 1767 would create a fund to construct roads for new and expanded industry. In each case the funds would be administered by the Department of Commerce, though the amount of money in the funds has to been determined The Lt. Governor s plan is designed to help Indiana compete for ' industries considering locating plants in the state, in order to provide new jobs for its citizens and stimulate economic growth The final vote will come early next week. H B. 1578 which I sponsored in the Senate, has passed both Houses and been sent to the Governor. The bill concerns the State Egg Board. It will extend the existence of the board and assure at all times that the quality of eggs shall be of the highest. Indiana is the 4th largest producer of commercial eggs in the United States. The Senate voted 39-9 this week to approve H.B. 1639 which would impose a one per cent tax on food and beverages sold in Marion County to pay for the proposed convention center expansion The bill which would help boost the economy of Indianapolis as well as the entire state, now goes to the governor for his signature. H.B. 1444. a bill which would allow a person to withdraw funds from a joint checking account if the second party of the checking account dies has passed the Senate and now goes to the governor. Currently, the survivor cannot use any of the funds from the account until written consent to transfer is given from the department of State Revenue of the County Assessor The survivor often finds himself in need of money and unable to withdraw from his own checking account. The new bill would allow him to
use funds that are rightfully his to begin with. The rights of adult dependents would be greatly enhanced if H.B. 1877 becomes law. The bill, which passed out of the Senate Judiciary committee this week, would stiffen the penalty for neglect or abuse of an adult dependent and make exploitation of such a dependent a crime. The intent of the bill is to reduce not only the amount of abuse and neglect of adult dependents, but to give the courts some recourse when they find cases of exploitation. Currently, the courts are powerless to intervene in cases of exploitation of adult dependents unless they are seriously harmed, and by then it s is often too late. If you have any questions or need help of some kind, please write to me. or call the Senate toll-free number 1-800-382-9467. Letter to the editor Commend citizens Dear Editor: Isn't anyone going to commend the Milford citizens for having a mind to work together and build a community building that will be a memorial landmark in the years to come? They should be very highly commended Beside the Loving Care Home. too. what blessings! Sincerely, ' ‘N.M. Soybean vote commands prime farm attention April 6 and 7 are to be big days for Indiana farmers. On those days soybean producers will vote for or against a self-help checkoff program for soybean market development. Soybeans account for 20 per cent of Indiana's $3 billion annually in cash farm receipts. Nearly three-fourths of Hoosier farmers grow soybeans “Voting ‘yes' on the checkoff will mean more money in the soybean producer’s pocket through expanded markets.' according to Will Schakel, a soybean grower who also heads up the Indiana Farm Bureau. Inc., commodity department. "By investing a few pennies now, we can build bigger and better markets,” Schakel adds He says the checkoff money (4 cent per bushell would help develop new products from soybeans and expand marketing efforts in new countries. Refunds can be obtained by any soybean producer not wanting to participate in the program Orville Lewellyn, president of the Hendricks County Farm Bureau, says, “Farm Bureau strongly supports a yes’ vote because we think agriculture < in this case, soybeans) needs to develop all the markets possible The program is completely controlled by a 15-member elected board of soybean producers, who serve without pay. State law allows the monies to be used only for soybean research, market development, and information The program will automatically terminate at the end of three years We believe this program is worthy of your support Remember the dates — April 6 and 7.” Answers T» WIN Knows •piueS aqi pue uoijeureo sqj. t f£6l AJBnuef f 'aassauuaj, •us java H Pwmoh z UOXljq W PW’PIM ‘ipAasooM Q *Aa|Ui)PK uiei| l«M P«ll»W I
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Wed., April 1,1981 — THE MAIL-JOURNAL
Busy week end for police; shots fired, window broken
Milford Deputy Ron Conley had a busy few hours last Friday and Saturday with many unusual happenings in Milford. At midnight Friday Conley received a call to assist the state police at Chore-Time Equipment on SR 15. The call stated shots had been fired. Arriving at the scene, Conley met State Trooper Neal Beck. Beck had been stopped by a foreman of the company who told him he had heard shots fired and the bullets ricochetting. Beck and Conley checked the immediate area and the area where the shots were thought to have come from but couldn’t find anything. They also checked the building for damages but could find nothing. While at Chore-Time, around 12:30 am. Saturday. Conley received a call from Bud’s Bar on Main Street, stating someone there had a gun. He and Beck went to the tavern where two persons were pointed out as having weapons. The first person was on the sidewalk outside the tavern, the second person was in
Gardening Safety Tips
The home gardening season is m full sway across the nation again this month. After long months of winter, followed by spring rains, millions of American householders are back at the annual battle with crab grass and insects in the perennial effort to add a touch of natural color and beauty. The American Medical Association recommends gardening as good therapy and good exercise for almost everyone. Gardening also entails some risks to health and safety, most of which can be avoided. Take it easy for the first few weekends. Give your winter-softened muscles a chance to regain strength gradually. Gardening often brings cuts and scratches from twigs, thorns, and sharp tools. First aid usually coniSS sists of washing with soap and water and applying an adhesive bandage. Let it bleed a little to wash away impurities. Deeper cuts may
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the tavern. Both were searched; no weapon was found. Witnesses, however, insisted there had been a weapon. The tavern was searched as was the area in front and in back of the building, again no weapon was found. Window Broken At 3:20 a.m. Saturday Conley was stopped in the downtown area and informed a fight had taken place earlier in the morning. During the incident Paul Boddiger, 28, r 1 Milford, who was reportedly attempting to stop a fight, was pushed through one of the windows at Evans Family Store by Randy Rich: creek, 20, r 1 Leesburg. Boddiger suffered lacerations to the scalp and was taken to the Goshen Hospital where several stitches were required. He was treated and released. Conley said no arrests were made. Restitution is being made to Max Evans, owner of Evans Family Store, in the amount of S3OO for the window and the display inside
require medical attention. Power tools, particularly » lawn mowers, are standard equipment for the modern home gardener. They save many an aching back. But they are potentially dangerous. Your power mower comes with instructions on its safe use Study them carefully. If you're in doubt, check with a dealer or a mechanic on the hazards of power tools. Insect spray s and powders, plus poisons that kill weeds, are useful adjuncts to gardening. These, also, have inherent hazards if improperly or carelessly used Once again, read the directions, and especially the warnings. Bees, wasps and spiders are out for the spring season too. Now and then one of them may sting you. For most of us, a sting is painful and causes swelling, but isn't really serious. If you are one of those individuals with an allergy to insect bites, ask your doctor about the desensitizing injections. t
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