The Herald from Jasper, Indiana • 20

Page 20 The Herald, Friday, April 29, 1983 Townsend early front-runner among Democrats caliber of Virginia Dill McCarty Scbulti, D- and Marilyn Bloomington, as good potential Bv ANDREA SEAL INDIANAPOLIS (UPI) During the recent session of the Wayne Townsend. D-Hertford City, took advantage of the I high public visimuty Mo bis 1984 campaign for Hillenbrand in lobbying fellow I'm going to wait and see who filed and is running out there as a serious candidate. I want a governor. That's number one to get a governor." Rep. Eric Turner, D-Gas City: "I'd like to see Wayne Townsend.

He's shown leadership, especially in the area of utility refom, which is very important now. He's someone we can all support and bring unity to the party. Rep, G. Edward Cook, D-Plymouth: "I really haven't thought about it I don't know who's going to come out of the woodwork. It looks like right now Townsend is the frontrunner I think the Democrats should get unified with a candidate and stick with him instead of fighting within the ranks.

Rep. Hurley Goodall. D-Muncie "I'm supporting Sen. Townsend. I think he ran an excellent campaign when he ran the last He's got that broad base of support out there with working people, senior citizens and farmers.

I think he'll be the nominees. As for Townsend and Mrs. McCarty, Avery commented, "I'm not sure they are particularly strong candidates. I have this feeling they will have a great deal of difficulty putting together the necessary campaign towin." At least one other lawmaker, House Minority Leader Michael Phillips of Boonville, frequently is mentioned as a possible gubernatorial candidate in 1964. "I would have to be honest and say I've considered it," Phillips said.

"To say I'm a candidate would be a probably will not be a candidate." "I'm just hopeful the party nominates someone who's forthright with the issues," Phillips said. "Who that is, I'm not one to say at this point" Here's a sampling of what other Democratic legislators said, when asked "Who would you like to see your party's candidate for governor in 1984?" While firm endorsements have been a loag time coming. The Indiana Gubernatorial Primary wont be held until seat year but at the saiasaat. Sea. Wayne I bv most Lhe lawmakers as their 'frontrunner for tne party- lUon to challenge in- lis Gov Robert Orr of his Yet most remain officially itted.

apparently in case coUeagaes to be his party's front-running candidate. His they like better decides only to join the race Townsend has been helped by the "bowing out" of farmer US Rep Floyd Fithian and Fort Wayne Mayor MM Moses. far is Virginia Mc-Carty (sec not to run left Robert BUchoff, D- Rep. Attorney Virginia Dill Townsend, I (UPI onJv oUer yet. but the I've seen so Sea.

Michael Gery, D-West Lafayette: "I haven't made up my mind. Wayne Townsend obviously is running and would make a good candidate." Rep Charlie Brown. D-Gary: "I haven't heard that many names tossed around. I would not dare make a commitment until the last day of said Rep think he's got the most name recognition at this time. We have to be united behind one candidate and not defeat ourselves in the primary like we have so many times in the past" Rep.

Mary Pettersea, D-Hammead "It's too early to say. I would like someone of the Underwood. D- Ralph Underwood then confided he would support former Secretary of State Larry Conrad, if Conrad were to enter the race. Rep Dennis Avery, D-Evansville. said he thinks former Sen.

Birch Bayh and Fithian would make "good candidates," as would "a number of people who currently serve in the House and Senate." Avery cited Reps. Stanley Jones. D-West Lafayette, tns like an I think he'd 41 women running for mayor in 36 Indiana cities candidates by both major political of West Lafayette. of the Whatever the outcome primary and Nov. 8 H-nRTFSsF MYERS INDIANAPOLIS (UPI) A ard of Indiana's 115 cities have wanes casseeates for mayor in good Mayor Harlan said.

"I ana cutting back, not getting out. My interest will always be here in the community. But after 16 years, it is time to et unease probably will not be I incumbent womer: term re- so they will reduce to nine the number of incumbent females on the ballot Mayors Eleanor Kesim of Elkhart. Dixie Blair of Monuceflo and Jane Harlan of Greencastle had some of the same reasons for not uting re-election as did the en mayors who didn't run again They include factors such as low pay. health and discouragement over achieving their goals in "I will be 90 tins summer and I She was Greencastle clerk-treasurer for 12 years before she was elected mayor in 1979.

Mayor Kesim also lef erred to being disenchanted and Mayor Blair mentioned the invasion of privacy that too often goes with Wmjm The nine women mayors seeking re-election are Allison of Bloomington, Roberta Bens of Batesville, Jane Reiman of Carmel, Nancy Ann Brown of Columbus, Mary Jane McMahon of Frankfort, Jane Wilson of Logansport. Patricia Logan of NoblesviUe. Zelma Gladden of Scot ts burg and Sonya Margerum parties includes planning training sessions for them, geared more to die problems they may face hi getting elected. Democratic State Chairman Jerry Miller said Vice Chairman Linda Hatch already has had a series of workshops for potential candidates who were women and these were attended by about 600. He is to speak next Thursday at BaU State University on "what party has done to prepare for women leadership," Miller said.

Mrs. Hatch said one of the problems encountered in the workshops was "we sometimes bad two and three candidates running against each other. I don't want to do anything else until after the primary." Republican Sta te Vice Chairman Eleanor Holt said the GOP training session for women candidates will be May 14 after the primary. "We are aiming not just for mayor, but clerk-treasurer and council women," she said. will be men.

I know one of tike women candidates has a man campaign manager." The dean of Indiana women mayors is McMahon of Frankfort, who is seeking a third term. "It hasn't been easy for any mayor with economics the way they are and trying to furnish all the services people are accustomed to getting," she said. "I bear from men and women mayors; it isn't fun any more." Mayor McMahon explained why she decided to run again despite the difficulties of the job. "I have found it a rha flange to try to maintain the current set vices plus what we can do with new programs. I am a little inclined to be laxy when things are easy.

I've always been at my best when I had a challenge. And now I have one with the economy the way it is." "Just keeping industry in your community is a real challenge," she said "Most of these industries are owned by conglomerates and their bottom line is the dollar. I am a businesswoman and I understand the importance of heaping meat and potatoes on every plate. No food, no taxes." The acceptance of women jfettMii mm Mm JM fm as a way to preserve my McCarty: High-tech won't save us of running after the tu aaasthr clerical people others are, we need mirtinum wage." She said Indiana should concentrate instead on boJetertag wri sting industry, such as the pharmaceutical businesses near Indianapolis and agriculture in rural areas. She also said the state should use its proximity to Lake to find new industries and develop our assets," she said.

Ms. McCarty was appointed attorney for the Southern District of Indiana by President Carter and served from 1977 until 1961 She bad previously been chief counsel to the Marion County prosecutor and is a former Democratic candidate for state attorney general. LAPORTE UPI Indiana ssssttssst stalls bspes for new Jabs tette fcMisainjl. competitive I BSSSBM Derr.ocra'.c car.d:date Virginia McCarty. former former attorney for southern Indiana, said in a pabBshed in- and totolcTcy current MsMcCarty also said the state selling points for industry.

Dubois Elevator Co. "Your Partner In Agriculture WILL PAY YOU $3.30 per bushel for No. 2 Yellow SHELLED CORN FOR DELIVERY Thursday, Apr. 28 Friday, Apr. 29 Saturday, Apr.

30 Monday, May 2 highway system and its natural resources, including Lake Michigan, to in locating McCarty. entry 56. is considered a fta next year's gubernatorial Indianapolis at Democratic primary The formally has not yet torney her candidacy PUBLIC NOTICE The Social Services Fiscal Office proposes to amend its Pre-Expendrture Report effective May 1, 1983, to add the service of Pre-Ad mission Screening (1725). The purpose of this service is to implement THE NURSING HOME PRE-SCREENING PROGRAM, as enacted by L. 21, Acts 1982, IC 12-1-22, wt soq.

The service will provide Pre-Admistion screening for placement in a skilled nursing facility andor intermediate care facility to determine if there are community services available that would be more appropriate than care in a Medicaid reimbursed health odtrty at not more than 75 of the cost of such placement. This will be a no means test service available statewide directed at the goal of preventing or reducing inappropriate institutional care (Goal IV). Units of service will be purchased from Area Agencies on Aging. SI 66,680.00 will be allotted to purchase this service between May 1, 1983 and June 30, 1983. Comments with regard to this service will be welcomed.

Please direct comments to: The Social Services Fiscal Office 115 North Pennsylvania Street Indianapolis, Indiana 46204 earner' in interview published this Month in Lhe LaPorte Argus. Ms McCarty said Corn must be 15.5 or less in moisture content and must weigh 56 pounds or better for toe competition aniens I based ts scientific "Before Delivery1 may outstrip the such businesses in Contact DUBOIS ELEVATOR CO. By Phone the next few years. "It appears there ts so mucn competition (for high technology a ng csaaak," aha audita lhe beginning, hightech Mi prj CALL 678-2351 678-2731 678-2891.