The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-09-23

SCnOOl term, a step estimated
4 cents from the tax rate.
The move was checked
when it was learned that
teachers contracts, providing
for a full term, already had
been signed.
Question of the amount OF state
aid allotted local schools also was
discussed in the meeting, 1t was
learned.
Aid Funds Drop
Further assistance beyond the
1924 600 already included in the puo-
get virtually is impossible, Mr.. New
house said. An error, caused by IN
clusion of parochial pupils IN pun
lie school attendance figures, gave
rise to hope for additional funds.
state aid is allotted in the amount
of 5000 to defray partially the SAL
sry Of each teacher. based on
teaching unit. of thirty-f1ve grace
school. or twenty-five high school
pupils. -.
declared that any statement regard
Ing the secret session should come
from the president, Mr.. NeWhouSe
stated he was opposed to any 1ur-
ther salary reductions for teachers.
The teachers already have taken
substantial reduction, ranging
from Is to 10 per cent, Mr.. New
house declared. The shortened
terr, had been suggested to me, ana
NIT il before the board. 1t was
discussed in a general way. but was
dropped when It developed thaV
teachers contracts had oeen
signed
Township Budgets Up
Budgets of Warren and Lawrence
townships will be reviewed at the
board session today. Delegations oil
taxpavers have been limited to three,
who will present majority views on
the appropriation requests.
Echoes of long standing court
house feuds we're awakened FRIDAY
Uhen the board went over the
rounty budget. Apparently IN
familiar with situations which have
been common knowledge in court
house circles. members of the board
ruthlessly fingered on two sore spots
irony of the situation was mag
piied as the board probed county
council actions. while Mr.. New
house. council vice president,
hdgeted. =.
Concealing his surprise with dlf-
Hcultv. Sheriff Charles BUCK
sumner found unexpected support
in three board members, Frank
Quinn. Mrs. Maggie Maxwell ana
Russell Wilson.
sheriff Outlay Cut
sheriff sumner requested a total
af s12s $50 from the county council
Cor expenses Of his office force ana
the Jail. but the appropriation was
trimmed summary to St2'fuO'
40 per cent reduction.
Mr. Quinn took the lead in draw
,nc from Sheriff Sumner details OF
the cuts. including a reduction since
1870 in deputy sheriffs from fifty
one 10 thirty-one and failure of the
council to allow Si250O request LOT
new automobiles.
In inherited the automobiles my
deputies are using now, and don I
see how they will hold out much
longer" Sheriff Sumner said.
I guess I'll have to furnish my
hovs with BICYCLES when the cars
won't run.
Telling the board that twenty
four alleged murderers are held in
iail at present. and that service OF
summons and sale Of property is
greater than in any previous sher-
IFS office. Sheriff Sumner pointed
out handicap of his reduced staff.
Council Informed
Did YOU tell the county council
If the situation?" Mr.. Quinn asked.
A wear ago the council Whitfield
my budget and abolished my road
patrol." Sheriff Sumner replied.
@This year. they didn't even ask my
opinion"
Mrs. Maxwell, Washington town
shin trustee and board member.
dwelt at length on the councils &C
ton in eliminating the proposed
most OF director Of safety and rec
lreation. held under Sheriff Sumner
bv Miss Julia Landers, a deputy
sheriff.
There are 1900 school children
in Marion county who travel TO
school over highways. where there
are no sidewalks. Mrs. Maxwell
pointed out. Despite this, and due
10 the fine work Of Miss Landers. We
have not had a single death or seri-
Gus injury"
Sheriff Sumner explained that, al
though the board had eliminated the
proposed post and salary, he would
Get along" by retaining Miss Landers
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