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'EPfyESnAY, JANUARY 16, 1074 THE INDIANAPOLIS STAR PAGE 1 Backing Urged For County-Wide Disaster Plan emergency tornado, flood, epidemic, thunderstorm or energy crisis, all disasters present certain tasks in common," Piercy said. "We all must be aware of these 'commonalities' if we are to meet any emergency with co-ordinated and effective The value of an "emergency operation center" wag discussed in a phase of the session by the I.U. team. Located in the basement of the Red Cross building at 441 East 10th Street, the operations center will co-ordinate all rescue, damage assessment, evacuations, shelter and supply efforts under a "unity of command" concept. Presentation of a basic plan on what Is hoped to be accomplished in event of a disaster was presented by Lugar, who said he indorses the plan "very heartily." IN THE basic plan, each public agency is assigned an emergency responsibility consistent with its daily operations but which, in an emergency, would be expanded to include additional duties.

The workshops planned for the coming weeks will be held to prepare for these additional responsibilities. Henry Block has 17 reasons why you should come to us for income tax help Reason 16. We'll try to do everything we can to save you money. After all, we want your business again next year. A corflrdiiinlfd disaster plan resources In larlon County to meet major merRfndes is hoped to be om'plelod by the end of Defense officials aid' yesterday.

AHotit 200 public and prl-' a officials representing usihMs, industry and public throughout the coun-ry yyere told of the project nd urged to participate in It estwday. They attended a ilanrtlng session conducted by hectors of Indiana Universi-y'9 'immunity Emergency 'reffttedness Education and lese'atch Center (CEPERC). DPt" STEVE A. VENCEL, dminlstrator of the I.U. ccn-er, his group is co-ordi-ating development of the lan.

The group's aid was requested by Mayor Richard G. Luar and officials from Lawrence, Beech (Jrovo and through the Marion County Emergency Planning and Civil Defense. Robert J. Piercy, a member of the CEPERC faculty, said group meetings for all co-operating agencies both public and private will be held Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, to complete planning on how to handle major disasters in the county. A final session will be held March 5, he said, when a mock disaster will be discussed, and on March 6 the I.U.

team and Marion County civil defense personnel will stage a mock disaster. "NO MATTER what the Pace Car's Brakes Were Not Those Ordered, Injured Man's Attorney Says As Trial Begins nothing to do with the pace car its selection, equipment HMMTON I tm I mm or "any other matter related to its selection." By CRAIG S. ITO Star Staff Reporter Franklin, Ind. The 1971 500-Mile Race pace car which slammed against a photographers' stand was equipped with manual drum brakes al- driving tests "with flying colors," was following directions and a tradition when he floored the accelerator so it would cross the start-finish line about the same time as the racers, Yarling added. As Palmer approached the Homer" Area fc; When the pace car left the mum I i tii)i i i JOHNSON track and sped into the pits, the start of the race was con news trolled by the pole car and area where he was supposed not the pace car, Segar said.

though power disc brakes were ordered, a Johnson Circuit Court Jury was told yes KsjBL(3n THE INCOME TAX PEOPLE to park the car, he discovered he could not stop the vehicle CLUB AND Speedway offi The attorney also said in his opening statement that Harlan Fengler, chief steward PAIU1AI1 EXTRA MIID cials rode with Palmer on nu safely, and saw that two merous occasions and report for the race, instructed Pal ed he drove as well as any guards were blocking the pit exit, the defense attorney said. The only place to head one else, Segar said. 5631 E. WASH. 359-8511 5750 Michigan Rd.

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The Indianapolis couple is suing for $1,650,000 in damages. BARNIIART suffered back, yesterday before the trial was guards was the grassy area at adjourned until 9:15 a.m. to day. the end of the pits, he added. Barnhart, also a guard, was stationed near the pace car parking area and simply ran 3617 W.

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GREENWOOD Main and Madison GREENFIELD 13 W. Main ling said. Otherwise "Palmer phone Company, turned over would have hit no one (direct movie film he took ot tne mer on how to drive the Dodge Challenger pace car in order to get the race under way. PALMER WAS told to enter the pits on the pace lap at 100 miles an hour and then "floor it" so the car would cross the start-finish line about the time as the front line of the race cars. The pace car then would be in optimum position when photographs were taken of the start of the race.

The car would be traveling about 120 miles an hour when it crossed the line, the attorney said. Palmer knew before he drove the pace car that a flag pole placed near the track as a marker at which Palmer start of the race. He was in ly)," the attorney said. The filter king DANVILLE 22 W. Main 9-5 Sat.

and Sun. car struck a photographers' the photographers' stand. Open 9 A.M.-9 P.M. Weekday! stand which collapsed, injur- Defense attorneys were more than 20 persons. questioning him on the film in OPEN DAILY NO APPOINTMENT NECESSARY ALSO IN DOWNTOWN GREENWOOD The attorney pointed out an attempt to determine that Barnhart signed a re as: whether they would agree to allow it as evidence when the LAFAYETTE SQUARE CASTLETON lease of liability earlier in the Sears month.

court adjourned for the day DURING REGULAR STORE HOURS Plaintiffs' counsel said they AN ATTORNEY forthe Chrysler Corporation said the 10-inch drum brakes which attorney said. He has incurred about $10,000 in medical expenses and has not returned to work as a head custodian at an Indianapolis school since the accident, Bradshaw said. Named as defendants are Eldon Palmer, driver of ihe Pace car; his dealership, Palmer Dodge Shadeland Dodge McGinty Dodge Inc; Capitol Dodge Inc. Chrysler Corporation and the United States Auto Club. Bradshaw said the evidence will show the pace car's right front wheel bearing was loose, the wheels were out of balance and the tires were improperly inflated.

The plantiffs' attorney added that Palmer sought out the job as pace car driver, "persisted in it" and eventually had a Chrysler Corporation was to start braking, had not were on the pace car have expect to call about 15 witnesses, including Tony Hul-man, president of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, who may testify today. STAR and NEWS Quick-Jetton WANT ADS Gel Fast Results had a history of being "more than satisfactory in stopping OnlylOmg. 'tar' with famous Pall Mall flavor this car." been there for several days, Bradshaw told the jury. Richard W. Yarling, an attorney representing both Palmer and his dealership, coun Attorneys for the dealer ships emphasized to the jury that they at no time had con tered by saying evidence will trol over the pace car and show Palmer had 30 years of lacked authority to grant per experience of driving all kinds of motor vehicles and was mission for Palmer to drive the car.

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