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Indianapolis TODAY'S CHUCKLE. The good old days were when you were only broke the day before payday. Where the Spirit of the Lord is. there is Liberty" Cor 3 17 MONDAY, AUGUST 28, 1978 HflCj I CUBBIFB OLTVE0 5c Pt WK Smg ')) L. WOTO DC LIVE RIO 90c Pl WK Cop, Copyright 1978 The Indianapolis Star ACCORD REACHED MINUTES BEFORE STRIKE VOTE Teachers' Contract ABBrovedl WEATHER TODAY Warm, Humid High, 88; Low, 66 Yesterday High, 89; Low, 70 VOLUME 76, No.

84 Star The Talks officially began last February, but few meetings were held before midsummer and little progress was made when classes opened the following Tuesday unless agreement had been reached. A strike is forbidden by state law. SCHOOL OFFICIALS spent last week readying contingency steps in case of a strike. Plans called for using about 200 substitute teachers and more than 200 administrators, consultants and other non-teaching personnel who hold teaching licenses. School Board President James R.

Riggs, an Indiana Central University professor who is licensed to teach in elementary and secondary schools, promised to volunteer his services if they were needed to keep schools operating. While there are about 3,800 teachers in the system, only about 2,500 the membership of IEA are eligible to vote on the contract. No date was set for the polling. THE RALLY featured speakers Lauri Teachers Association; Ronald Jensen, ISTA executive director; and State Senators Louis G. Mahern and Julia M.

Carson. All praised teachers for their professionalism and concern and urged them to fight for improved pay and working conditions. "IPS got the second-highest per-pupi I tax) increase in Marion County" during the last session of the General Assembly," Mahern said. "Don't let them tell you there's not enough money." Mahern and Mrs. Carson blamed stalemates in teacher contract talks throughout the state on what they termed the lack of an effective collective-bargaining law.

Some mechanism for resolving impasses, such as binding arbitration, is needed, Mahern said. Mahern and several other speakers also criticized the national tax-cutting groundswell, charging that developments such as California's Proposition 13 are "right-wing" schemes to reduce vital services such as education. ance benefits, more pay for extracurricular activities, and reduction in "split" (doubled) classes. Also, according to Irwin, more consideration of seniority and other qualifications must be given in transfers and promotions of teachers a provision considered extremely important if many teachers must be laid off in the future because of court-ordered busing of black pupils from Indianapolis to other school districts. "WE'RE NOT totally happy," a bedraggled Irwin told a reporter," and we're sure the board is not happy with everything either.

But it's a good, fair, equitable contract." William G. Mahan, assistant superintendent for personnel for Indianapolis Public Schools, agreed with Irwin that both sides won some and lost some. "We're happy to get everything settled," said Mahan, who also took part in the marathon final session. "We hope the agreement will be satisfactory to both sides." By DAN CARPENTER Minutes before Indianapolis schoolteachers were to have taken a strike vote Sunday, a tentative settlement was reached in contract talks after a 27-hour bargaining session. The contract, providing for an average pay increase of about 11 percent, must be ratified by the Board of School Commissioners and by a school-by-school vote of teachers.

Negotiators for the Indianapolis Education Association (IEA) announced the agreement to a surprised, delighted throng of more than 1,000 teachers jammed into the Hilton U. Brown Theatron. A series of speakers, including a representative of the IEA's national affiliate and two state senators, spoke at the rally in support of a "no contract, no work" resolution presented by IEA leaders. AFTER THEIR speeches but before a vote could be taken on the recommenda tion, IEA chief negotiator Stanley I. Irwin arrived with his dramatic announcement.

"The decision you were asked to make was 'no contract, no and you have made that decision," Irwin told the cheering crowd. "You now have a contract to go back to school." Reached at 3:30 p.m., a half hour after the mass meeting began, the tentative agreement calls for an increase in base pay of about 3 percent in September, with another 9 percent increase in January. Base pay with increments would rise from the present $9,438 to $9,532 in September and $10,287 in January. THE COMPLICATED pay schedule provides slightly smaller wage increases tor teachers with more experience and additional degrees. Other terms described as victories for teachers included the institution of binding arbitration of grievances, mandatory preparation time for elementary teachers, improved sick leave and insur- until mid-August, when a state-appointed mediator came aboard at the request of the teachers.

THE PARTIES met almost daily with the mediator, Indiana University Professor Richard Rubin, beginning the climactic session late Saturday morning. Irwin and Mahan said the lengthy session removed the major hangup money by enabling both sides to determine how much was available and how much various proposed settlements might cost. Irwin added that he had a "gut feeling" that school officials feared a strike, which would have been the first for teachers here since 1972. "I feel it was vital to them that this vote not be taken today," Irwin proclaimed. The IEA leadership had recommended that teachers report for preparation on Tuesday as scheduled but not report Wynn, an executive board member of the National Education Association; Cordell Affeldt, president of the Indiana State Carter To Shorten Vacation to Wage Natural-Gas Fight Grand Teton National Park, Wyo.

ir (LTD President Carter announced Sunday that he will cut short his vacation to personally direct the fight for natural-eas compromise legislation from the White House. After two years of fighting and com-oromises. the measure that Mr. Carter 'V, considers the keystone of his energy policy is in danger of failing. is fits.

21 'tits I A 7. i yMt' Mr. Carter is expected to return to 4. Washington Wednesday. He had original ly planned to stay in the national parks of the West until Friday.

"WE VIEW THIS fight on natural gas to be as difficult as any we have ever faced and the culmination of the energy policy," said White House Press Secret 1, ary Jody Powell. "It has been a difficult uphill fight but Inn' i one we believe has tremendous import for the country and we don't intend to lose out if there is anv possible wav Congress has wrestled for nearly two years over an energy bill, and a major roadblock has been how to decontrol natural gas. Early this month, a deal was reached that would phase out price con 1 trols by 1385. THIS WOULD eliminate a compli cated pricine structure and will allow Soo'cy, Soo-cy They were off and squealing Sunday in the Swine Building during the final day of the Indiana State Fair. Sixteen crossbreds competed in the fair's first Pig Race before a standing-room-only crowd.

In the first heat the contestants were named for state fair officials. Left to right they were: B-Orr, for Lt. Gov. Robert Orr; Andy, for O.K. Anderson, the fair's special events director; Barb-Wire, for Walter Barbouer, exhibit hall director at the Senior Citizen's Building and Six-Point, for Guy Beerbower, concessions direc-" tor.

The winner was Barb-Wire. See Fair Story, Page 6. (Star Photo by Greg Griffo) higher priced gas formerly kept within state boundaries to be shared by all states. This will provide more gas at higher prices perhaps $13 billion more, depending on now mucn me suppiy ruses. Supporters say increased revenues will lure gas companies into spending more money to seek and drill new wells.

But the compromise was a fragile one. i A TROUT DANCES ON THE END OF THE PRESIDENT'S LINE Coming Home To Fish For A Strong Energy Program And last week, men that the White House 3 Injured As Anderson Theater Roof Collapses; Rain Is Blamed had counted upon announced their opposi tion. A filibuster was threatened by an unlikely alliance of liberals and conservatives, one Powell ridiculed Sunday as he 9 Die On State Roads, Including 3 Athletes STAR STATE REPORT Anderson, Ind. Heavy rains were Related Story Page 8 talked to reporters with the President. "With all due respect to the amalga believed responsible for the collapse of mation of interests against the comprom were watching a scene in the Walt Disney film, "Hot Lead Cold Feet," in which an outlaw played by Don Knotts happened to be shooting at a ceiling when the roof of the theater began to give way beneath the weight of the rainwater.

Projectionist Albert Detienne said the movie was about 17 minutes from the end. ise, it is clear that grouping cannot come theater roof which injured three persons and temporarily trapped several under the fallen wreckage. up with an alternative, he said. son were listed in good condition and the mother in "more serious condition." The family was sitting near the rear of the theater, police said. Between 120 and 150 patrons at the Riviera.

Theatre in downtown Anderson THE LIBERALS, many from the Taken to St. John Hospital were Jim North, opposed the higher prices that and Barbara Norrick of Anderson and their 7-year-old son, Scott. The father and Indiana Traffic Toll City-County 80 This Date 1977 67 Indiana 762 This Date 1977 747 deregulation would brine. The conservatives, mostly from gas- producing states, claimed they had paid higher prices for gas all tne time it was kept from the interstate market, and they wanted compensation. Postmaster Refuses To Reconvene Talks Sen.

Russell Long tne power ful chairman of the Finance Committee, defected, saying he would even support a filibuster against it. Worse, one of the deals Mr. carter Washington (UPI) Postmaster Gen utility pole on Ind. 43 in West Lafayette, police said. Segrist and Grace were members of the West Lafayette High School varsity football team.

They played Saturday night in the team's season opener against Rensselaer. Mark C. Dienhart, 17, also a student at West Lafayette High School, was listed in stable condition Sunday at Indiana University Hospital in Indianapolis. Surgeons had to amputate his left arm. West Mayor Joe S.

made backfired. Nine persons died on Hoosier highways late Saturday and Sunday, bringing to at least 26 the number killed during one of the bloodiest weekends in the state's history. Among the most recent victims were three high school athletes and four other persons who died in two separate one-car accidents. Five weekend accidents have taken more than one life each. In the latest two multiple-fatality accidents, police said both cars involved were traveling at high speed.

Killed most recently were: James W. Segrist, 17, West Lafayette. Richard C. Grace, 17, West Lafayette. Steven J.

Tompkins, 18, West Lafayette. Robert Fox, 22, Fort Wayne. Debra A. Fox, 23, Fort Wayne. Klmberly R.

Fox, 3, Fort Wayne. Marie Fox, 16, Fort Wayne. Verl Mellott, Muncie. Rosemary J. Lebbing, 53, Roselle, Dl.

James W. Segrist, Richard C. Grace and Steven J. Tompkins, all of West Lafayette, were killed, early Sunday and eral William Bolger met Sunday with the In an effort to get the support of Sen. heads of three postal unions, but reiusea to re-open contract negotiations to bead James McClure IR-Idaho), Mr.

Carter agreed to a three-year authorization of off an economically crippling nationwide "Don Knotts had just raised his gun when there was this big crash," Detienne said. Anderson police said some patrons were trapped for "just a few minutes" after about half the roof of the 35-year-old building caved in. Striking Anderson firefighters joined supervisory personnel in rescuing the frightened audience, according to District Chief Swannie Price. Many firefighters were at a meeting to resolve their 24-hour old walkout when the call came from the theater. Price said a large amount of water began dripping into the theater, warning many persons of the approaching collapse.

i Heavy water was blamed for the damage, although last winter's heavy snows may have weakened the building's flat roof. Police Patwlman David Colburn said there also were reports of a lightning bolt about the time the roof collapsed. Detienne said an electrical surge ran through his equipment as the roof began to tumble. $1.5 billion for additional research on nuclear breeder reactors which Mr. Carter had violently opposed as leading to nuclear proliferation.

Dienhart, a distant relative of the injured vmith. said Sundav that the curve where to bar them from ever again holding a government job. It was not certain what actions the unions would take, but James LaPenta, secretary of the bargaining coordinating committee for the three unions representing 500,000 workers, charged Bolger's comments in a television interview were "irresponsible." "We think he's being heavy-handed in relying solely on the law to settle a labor dispute," LaPenta told a news conference. "There's nothing in the framework of that law that prohibits him from sitting down at the table and negotiating a settlement at this time which would be acceptable to everybody." Tne three unions all rejected a prop-See TALKS Page 7 THAT'S WHAT McClure says, but the the accident occurred has been the site of Energy Department denies it. Neverthe numerous fatal accidents in the past.

less, McClure's signature was the final mail strike this week. The union leaders met into Sunday night with Director Wayne Horvitz of the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service but Bolger did not send a representative to the sessions. Bolger. sticking to his hardline stand toward the rising threat of either a national strike or widespread wildcat walkouts, said he would call out federal troops if necessary if postal workers defy a federal court anti-strike injunction. THE POSTMASTER general noted he also could fire striking workers and move THE FOUR STUDENTS, all seniors, one Mr.

Carter needed to get the com were to have beeun classes today promise before Congress. Leaders said Police said the accident occurred would be debated after Labor way. cKnHlv hpfnra 1am Sunday when the But Mr. Carter then lost Senate UOr leader Howard Baker, a much more vital another teen-ager was injured seriously aut0 en driven by Tompkins at when the car in which they were riding ally. Baker said the deal McClure was swerved out of control and strucK a see Atviuia rage See CARTER Page 7 The Vk Vat her STRONG STAND AGAINST BIRTH CONTROL Inside Today's Star News Summary On Page 2 Joe Crow Says: All work and no play barely makes it possible for Jack to keep up with inflation.

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Mostly cloudy, IN A TELEVISED speech from the Sistine Chapel after morning Mass, he reiterated the church's opposition to artificial birth control by praying that families "may be defended from the destructive attitude of sheer pleasure-seeking which snuffs out life." He also said he intended to "preserve intact the great church discipline in the life of priests and believers." Observers said this sounded like an intention to support celibacy for priests and preserve the church's stand on other "liberal" issues such as abortion and women priests. Later John Paul, the ruddy-faced son of a Socialist bricklayer, talked in chatty, parish priest fashion about the process that elected him. "I was quite calm when I entered the See POPE Page 9 Vatican City (UPI) Pope John Paul smiling and chuckling joyously in the style of the late John XXIII, pledged Sunday to press ahead with reform of the Roman Catholic Church but gave notice he would take a strong line against birth control and married priests. He said he never expected to be elected Pope. Up to 400,000 people who overflowed St.

Peter's Square for the first of the new Pope's traditional Sunday blessings roared with delight over the chubby Italian's simple and direct ways, so reminiscent of John XXIII. Unprecedentedly, John Paul chatted about the conclave of 111 cardinals which elected him 263d Pontiff Saturday, saying, "I would never have imagined what was about to happen to me." THE VATICAN announced that John cooler, with chance of lingering showers Paul who took his name from his two immediate predecesssors would be enthroned next Sunday, the feast of St. Gregory the Great. The ceremony was called an enthronement rather than a coronation, indicating John Paul does not want to receive a papal triple crown. Also, his rejection of the gaudy coronation signified his distaste for pomp and ceremony.

The College of Cardinals chose Father Albino Luciani, 65, the conservative Patriarch of Venice, in the fourth ballot of the first day of voting the century's shortest conclave. Catholics listening eagerly to John Paul's first major pronouncement for a hint of his stand on these issues heard him reaffirm continuation of church reform and support for Christian unity while hinting he would not bend on the liberal issues. V. i. in central and southern Indiana Tuesday tar TYlt plioiie Numbers Circulation '633-9211 Main Office 633-1240 Want Ads 633-1212 Scores After 4 30 m.

633-1200 CRIME ALEUT If You See A Crime' Committed Spot Suspicious Activity Coll This Number highs, m. Today's Prayer You bring us good news today. Lord We are reminded You can transform our lives from despair to renewed hope when we receive Your love. Thank You for (P htt POPE JOHN PAUL I Surprised By Election Your revelation. Amen..