The Mail-Journal, Volume 20, Number 3, Milford, Kosciusko County, 2 February 1983 — Page 5

HSPA vows to continue efforts to improve access

The board of directors of the Hoosier State Press Association vowed today to continue its effort to improve public records access in Indiana. It invited state senators to reconsider their action in attaching an amendment to the Senate version of the public records bill. The amendment asks newspapers to publish localgovernment annual notices for free. The bill, S.B. 40, passed the Senate by a 46-1 vote Wednesday. It also suggested that the Legislative Council create an interim study committee to public notice laws, vnder them, governmental units abe required to ’publish official reports to the public in newspapers, which receive a set fee for publishing them. “We have no interest in bickering with the legislature," said Ned Bradley, general manager of the Columbus Republic and HSPA president. “We weren’t out to pick a fight when we started, and we still aren’t. We just think the Senate’s action in attaching strings to the bill was unfair. We re only one of many groups which support the

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public’s right to know more about its government." “The Senate amendment could lessen the flow of information from government to the people. We don’t think that serves anyone’s best interests. " Bradley said, “we are pleased that the House didn’t do the same thing. ” The House version of the public records bill, H.B. 1082, is ready for final vote there. “Apparently the Senate lost its temper, and we lost our’s, too.” Bradley continued. “That accomplishes nothing. It stands in the way of serving the best interests of the public, which is what everyone should be working toward." “It’s apparent the public notice system is widely misunderstood by legislators, the press and public. We think it would be a good idea to sit down together and take a hard look at it. We invite the Legislative Council to provide that forum, and we offer our full cooperation in that inquiry." “The public records issue itself is one that won’t, and shouldn’t go away. Indiana’s existing law is the nation’s worst. We all have an

obligation to bring it up to an acceptable, reasonable level so Indiana citizens have at least as much right as citizens of other states to know what their government is doing. That’s the objective. The bills which are moving through the legislature will bring that improvement. We’re extending our hands, and pledging our effort, to get impediments out of the way,” he concluded. The HSPA board met in Indianapolis Thursday. IF is composed of representatives of daily and weekly newspapers throughout the state. Wallet Stoleh At 6:16 p.m., on January 29, Brenda Goad reported to Syracuse police that her husband’s wallet had been stolen from his car earlier that day. She stated that he parked the car at Pacer Oil, Syracuse, at about 4 p.m. and went into the restroom. The wallet, which had been on the front seat, was missing when he returned. The wallet contained S2O and various identification.

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TODAY’S QUESTION: What would you do if you had $1 million? Results of last week’s question: Should Indiana switch to Daylight Savings Time? I can’t see why we should be on the same time as New York when we’re this close to Chicago... I like it as it is now ... I like it the way we got it... I like having the same time all year... I think it’s just fine the way it is now ... I’m not to answer . Yes, my husband said they should.. I’m satisfied with what we’ve got now . Yes, I hate the shifts in TV programs - everything’s so late ... It doesn’t make too much difference to me Better leave it alone.. It wouldn’t make much difference either way ... I don’t think so Change it... The day seems longer on savings time... Buggy. Dumb. We’ve already moved up one hour, people can get up an hour earlier

Congressman's Report

For the 196th time in our nation’s history, the President of the United States delivered a State of the Union address before a joint session of Congress, also including the Supreme Court, the President’s Cabinet and the diplomatic corps.

JOHN HILER

In his second State of the Union Address, the president said our i Nation was strong “but our ; economy is troubled.” He un- ' velied a four-part budget plan. ! several additional domestic : initiatives, and discussed the need for improving the world’s

Syracuse man charged with * leaving the scene A Syracuse man has been charged with leaving the scene of a property damage accident and unreasonable speed after an i accident at 12:35a.m. Sunday. Steven A. Keim, 20, r 4 Syracuse, was apparently south bound on Lakeside Drive early Sunday morning when his vehicle went off the road, through a picket fence and into the side of a garage. The fence is owned by Earl Christe of Fort Wayne and Lewis Hochstedler of Wakarusa is the owner of the garage. Syracuse police estimate that damage may be over $5,000.

economy through more effective trade policies and a commitment topeace. The president said his budget plan was based on four principles: it must be bipartisan, fair, prudent and realistic. His program includes: a federal spending freeze, including military and civilian pay; measures to control the growth of “uncontrollable ” spending programs: a proposed $55 billion in defense savings over five years; and a stand-by tax under specific conditions beginning in 1985. Some of the other initiatives include expanding employment opportunities, including introduction of the Employment Act of 1983 and extending unemployment benefits; new authority to improve international trade and make it more fair; establishing Educational Savings Accounts to give families an incentive to save for their children’s college education; reauthorizing the Civil Rights Commission; an “all-out war” on organized crime and drug racketeering; improving health care by lowering costs and providing catastrophic illness coverage; and submitting comprehensive federal proposals to return more government" decision making to local and state governments. The president also renewed his support for the plan to save Social Security i eveloped by the bipartisan Commission on Social Security. Much more will be discussed about the plan in the future as Congress deliberates a final solution, hopefully within the next three months. I found much to be encouraged by in the president's speech. It was realistic, and he made an effort to be bipartisan He provided some new ideas and bold approaches to many of the problems we face. Especially encouraging was his continued steadfast support for the final 10 per cent income tax rate reduction to take place on July 1 this year and the indexing of tax rates to inflation that will follow. His new initiatives to help the unemployed, especially teenagers and the long-term unemployed will be helpful, especially here in Indiana. His proposal for Education Savings Accounts will help provide families with plans for their children’s college education and better prepare our young people for the new technological age we are entering. I agree with his comments on improving our trade policies. “We must strengthen the organization of our trade agencies and make changes in our domestic laws and international trade policy to promote free trade and the increased flow of American goods, ” he said. I have reservations about parts of the’president’s plan, including large increases in defense spending and the “stand-by” tax increases. However, he has’ presented a plan that sets the stage for a workable, bipartisan plan of action to improve our economy and provide opportunities for all Americans. I will be writing more about specifics of the president’s proposals in the future. If you have any questions, or would like a copy of the president’s State of the Union address, please write to: Congressman John Hiler, House of Representatives. Washington, DC.. 20515.

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Wed., February 2,1983—THE MAIL-JOURNAL

Open Door Weekly Report From Senator John B Augsburger

The repeal of the ban on state lotteries, the issue of daylight savings time and “Baby Doe" legislation were just a few of the many bills discussed and debated in the fourth week of the Indiana General Assembly. By a vote of 46 to 4, the full Senate defeated a measure that would have put the entire state on Eastern Daylight Savings Time. With the exception of 16 counties, the state presently stays on Eastern Standard Time year 'round. I voted against this bill as the majority of my constituents informed me that they were against this measure. The issue of what time zone the state ought to be in is not dead, however, as a resolution will soon be offered asking the Federal Department of Transportation to put Indiana in the Central Time Zone. If this were to happen, Indiana would be on the same schedule year round as other central states. In the Senate Governmental Affairs Committee, a resolution which would remove the constitutional ban on lotteries passed by a vote of 8 to 1. Supporters of the measure argue that a state lottery could provide a source of new revenues for a drained state treasury and that the people of the state ought to decide once and for all, if they wish to join the 17 other states that have established lotteries. Like all constitutional amendments, this proposal must be approved by two successive legislatures and then receive a majority vote by the citizens in a statewide referendum. Also approved in committee was a measure that its supporters say could prevent future “Baby Doe’s,” an incident in which a handicapped baby was denied life sustaining treatment and nutrition and ultimately died Under the provisions of this bill, a handicapped child whose life is threatened by the deprivation of nutrition or medical treatment would be considered a child in need of services under Indiana's juvenile law, and subject to juvenile court intervention. Another bill passed by the Items Stolen Recently it was reported to county police that a toy valued at $45 was taken from a bam on the Mike Buhrt residence at r 1 Milford. County police also received a report recently that a battery had been stolen from a van setting at the Harry Gillis residence at r 5 Syracuse.

E Serving our country

J AMES DILLARD Air Force Staff Sgt. James E. Dillard, whose wife. Gail, is the daughter of Everettexjnd Wilma J. Manning, 634 Kindler, Syracuse, participated in Brim Frost 1983. a U.S. Readiness Comand joint-service exercise held in Alaska. He is a 1974 graduate of Bethel Senior High School, Elk Plain, Wash. DONALD GREENE Pvt. Donald W. Greene, son of Charles D. and Linda A. Greene, r 5 Syracuse, has completed military police training at the U.S. Army Military Police School, Fort MdClellan, Ala Greene is a 19JK graduate of Wawasee High School.

Health, Welfare and Aging Committee would allow the state to lease residential facilities for the developmentally disabled The measure, which appropriates SIOO,OOO to start a leasing program, was forwarded to the Senate Finance Committee for further action. The full Senate also approved and sent to the House measures which would: —make the selling or providing of alcoholic beverages to minors a Class C misdemeanor; —specify which governmental records the public has a right to inspect and copy, which records are confidential and which records are at the discretion of the agency record to disclose. The Senate has now completed 19 session days, as of Friday, Jan. 28, and once again, I remind area residents to contact me to ; express their views on legislation pending in the Senate. The toll free number is 1-800-382-9467 Correspondence can be sent to me at Indiana Senate. State House. Indianapolis. Ind . 46204 Syracuse residents booked in jail Area police arrested three 1 Syracuse residents on various charges and booked them in the Kosciusko County Jail while another Syracuse man was arrested and booked by Elkhart County police and placed in jail there. Booked at the county jail were: Ermon William Whitehead. 34, r 2 Syracuse, on charges of burglary and theft Ann Marie Young. 35, 525 South Oak St., Syracuse, on a charge of theft. She was released on her own recognizance. Jeffrey Alien Beezley. 20, r 3 Syracuse, on charges of burglary and theft He was released on his own recognizance. In Elkhart County. Todd Eugene Manges. 20. r 4 Syracuse, was charged with receiving stolen property and taken into custody and booked in jail on Wednesday, Jan. 26. Road condition causes accident Franklin R. * Krantz, 39. r 1 North Webster, was involved in a two-vehicle at SR 13 and US 30 at 8:04 shm. Friday. Jan 28. According to police. Krantz, was stopped on US 30 to turn south on SR 13 when his wrecker was struck from behind by a car driven by Bruce C. Neff. 31. Fort Wayne. Neff was slowing down td avoid an accident which had occurred a few minutes earlier at the same intersection. Neff’s auto slid on the icy road surface. Dammage to the Fort Wayne man’s auto was estimated at $2,500. Hits Fence Jack N. Baker, 37, P.O Box 212 Miford. was southbound on CR 175E, south of CR 1300 N, Thursday, Jan. 27, when his truck ran off the road and struck a fence Damage to ‘ the truck was estimated up to $2,500

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