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1 1 j i f 1 1 i i Y .s i i 9 The INFO board of directors includes Democrats, Republicans and independents, conservatives and lib- erals, labor and management, education, the profes- sions, farming, manufacturing, banking, volunteer or- ganizations, trade associations, urban groups, church- men, publishing and broadcasting. Board members hold a variety of religious, social and economic views. They work together-not to support or oppose any particular point of view-but to generate new and dynamic citi- zen awareness. In the INFO approach to problems, key issues are selected. Each issue is then probed by a task force of knowledgeable men and women. Finally, INFO uses every communication technique - television, radio, newspapers, mail, personal contacts-to distribute ac- curate and objective information on issues. This infor- mation includes responsible arguments on all sides of each issue. The INFO accent on objectivity was demonstrated in the 1970 referendum on three proposed amendments to the Indiana State Constitution. INFO took no sides. But it did prepare and distribute impartial informational materials. -Dozens of newspapers carried INFO articles and reminders to vote -An INFO-produced 30-minute amendment debate program was broadcast by radio and TV to every corner of the state -30-second INFO remember-to-vote announcements also were carried by radio and TV -Thousands of copies of an amendment fact book- let were printed and distributed. In the referendum, more than 50 per cent of all those who went to the polls voted on the amendments. It was AN ALL!ANC AGA U ST ATHIY The Indiana Forum, Inc.-INFO--is a unique, state- wide organization. It is nonprofit and nonpartisan. Its members-men and women from all parts of Indiana and all walks of life-are united in an alliance against apathy. On important Indiana issues, INFO seeks to- -Promote better public understanding -Stimulate public discussion and debate -Motivate individual involvement in public affairs -Give all citizens an opportunity to voice their opin- ions, attitudes and concerns -Work in close cooperation with other agencies and organizations -Encourage the healthy dialogue essential to our system. a listening post for informed opinion. INFO tries to cut through the verbal fog of a time when many words are spoken, but few are heard. The INFO policy is not only to talk, but to listen-because what you have to say is important. But in the long run, will INFO work? Will it be able to make a permanent contribution to the building of a better Indiana? The answer rests with the people. They have created a state that is great today. Their support of INFO can help assure the greatness of Indiana tomorrow. j a record for voter participation-a record which INFO and other interested organizations helped to write. INFO does not lobby for or against legislation. It is not a watchdog on governmental operations. It was created to provide all citizens with a clearinghouse for ideas, channels for information, motivation for involve- ment. It was created to give Indiana a new tool for solving the tough problems that face us-the problems of education, urbanization, law enforcement, social change, taxation, economic development, transporta- tion and the environment. These problems are real and immediate. They de- mand the attention of informed, involved citizens. With- out such attention, the best efforts of the most able public officials cannot succeed. Now INFO is working to extend its programs by - -Inspiring more citizens to take part in worthwhile state and local activities -Developing additional unbiased informational pro- grams that can benefit every Indiana resident -Distributing objective materials through a wide range of organizations -Listening to the views of individual Hoosiers on the issues they feel are essential to our state. In its firs months of existence, INFO made great progress. It began to gain recognition as a storm center for constructive debate, a source of solid information, {
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The INFO board of directors includes Democrats,Republicans and independents, conservatives and lib-erals, labor and management, education, the profes-sions, farming, manufacturing, banking, volunteer or-ganizations, trade associations, urban groups, church-men, publishing and broadcasting. Board members holda variety of religious, social and economic views. Theywork together-not to support or oppose any particularpoint of view-but to generate new and dynamic citi-zen awareness.
In the INFO approach to problems, key issues areselected. Each issue is then probed by a task force ofknowledgeable men and women. Finally, INFO usesevery communication technique - television, radio,newspapers, mail, personal contacts-to distribute ac-curate and objective information on issues. This infor-mation includes responsible arguments on all sidesof each issue.
The INFO accent on objectivity was demonstrated inthe 1970 referendum on three proposed amendments tothe Indiana State Constitution. INFO took no sides. Butit did prepare and distribute impartial informationalmaterials.
-Dozens of newspapers carried INFO articles andreminders to vote
-An INFO-produced 30-minute amendment debateprogram was broadcast by radio and TV to everycorner of the state
-30-second INFO remember-to-vote announcementsalso were carried by radio and TV
-Thousands of copies of an amendment fact book-let were printed and distributed.
In the referendum, more than 50 per cent of all thosewho went to the polls voted on the amendments. It was
AN ALL!ANC AGA U ST ATHIYThe Indiana Forum, Inc.-INFO--is a unique, state-
wide organization. It is nonprofit and nonpartisan. Itsmembers-men and women from all parts of Indianaand all walks of life-are united in an alliance againstapathy.
On important Indiana issues, INFO seeks to--Promote better public understanding-Stimulate public discussion and debate-Motivate individual involvement in public affairs-Give all citizens an opportunity to voice their opin-
ions, attitudes and concerns-Work in close cooperation with other agencies and
organizations-Encourage the healthy dialogue essential to our
system.
a listening post for informed opinion. INFO tries to cutthrough the verbal fog of a time when many words arespoken, but few are heard. The INFO policy is not onlyto talk, but to listen-because what you have to say isimportant.
But in the long run, will INFO work? Will it be ableto make a permanent contribution to the building of abetter Indiana?
The answer rests with the people. They have createda state that is great today. Their support of INFO canhelp assure the greatness of Indiana tomorrow.
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a record for voter participation-a record which INFOand other interested organizations helped to write.
INFO does not lobby for or against legislation. It isnot a watchdog on governmental operations. It wascreated to provide all citizens with a clearinghouse forideas, channels for information, motivation for involve-ment. It was created to give Indiana a new tool forsolving the tough problems that face us-the problemsof education, urbanization, law enforcement, socialchange, taxation, economic development, transporta-tion and the environment.
These problems are real and immediate. They de-mand the attention of informed, involved citizens. With-out such attention, the best efforts of the most ablepublic officials cannot succeed.
Now INFO is working to extend its programs by --Inspiring more citizens to take part in worthwhile
state and local activities-Developing additional unbiased informational pro-
grams that can benefit every Indiana resident-Distributing objective materials through a wide
range of organizations-Listening to the views of individual Hoosiers on the
issues they feel are essential to our state.In its firs months of existence, INFO made great
progress. It began to gain recognition as a storm centerfor constructive debate, a source of solid information,
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The Indiana Forum, Inc.One Indiana SquareIndianapolis, Indiana 46204(317) 263-5278
John R. BenbowPresidentThe Indiana National BankIndianapolis
Landrum R. BollingPresidentEarlham CollegeRichmond
Robert N. BrownPublisherThe Columbus RepublicColumbus
Eldon CampbellVice President and
General ManagerWFBM StationsIndianapolis
Richard W. CardwellGeneral CounselHoosier State Press AssociationIndianapolis
O. C. Carmichael, Jr.Chairman of the BoardAssociates Corporation
of North AmericaSouth Bend
Joseph S. ChalfantPresidentMid-Continent Carton CorporationNew Albany
John W. CoryaFarmerGreensburg
John D. CraigExecutive Vice PresidentThe Indiana Forum, Inc.Indianapolis
John F. CrawfordStudent, Indiana University
School of LawMunster
Henry F. DeBoestVice President of Corporate AffairsEli Lilly and CompanyIndianapolis
Arthur J. DecioChairman of the BoardSkyline CorporationElkhart
Jesse L. DickinsonExecutive DirectorSouth Bend Housing AuthoritySouth Bend
George DoupPresidentIndiana Farm Burea,. Inc.Indianapolis
C. Benjamin DuttonAttorneyDutton, Kappes & OvermanIndianapolis
Jeff EmersonStudent, Indiana University
School of LawWest Lafayette
John R. FeighnerFeighner-AndersonMarion
Hilliard GatesVice President and
General ManagerWKJG StationsFort Wayne
Robert GordonIndiana Regional DirectorAnti Defamation League
of B'nai B'rithIndianapolis
Mrs. Thomas W. HeadState PresidentLeague of Women VotersColumbus
Weston A. Heinrich, M.D.SurgeonEvansville
Theodore M. Hesburgh, C.S.C.PresidentUniversity of Notre Dame
Elmo HolderElmo Holder Drilling Co., Inc.Evansville
Frederick L. HovdePresident EmeritusPurdue UniversityLafayette
Mrs. Richard G. InskeepTrustee, Indiana UniversityFort Wayne
Sam H. JonesExecutive DirectorIndianapolis Urban League, Inc.Indianapolis
John A. KendallPresidentIndiana State Bar AssociationIndianapolis
Orval J. KincaidPast DirectorSub District #1United Steel WorkersGary
Donald R. LashFellowship of Christian AthletesMarshall
J. Allan MacLeanPresidentIndiana State Chamber
of CommerceMishawaka
Harold O. McCutchanChairman of the Board, RetiredMead-Johnson CompanyEvansville
Tim McGinleyVice PresidentNational Homes CorporationLafayette
Hansford C. MannAttorneyMann, Mann, Chaney,
Johnson & HicksTerre Haute
Robert H. MenkePresidentStyline CorporationHuntingburg
J. Irwin MillerChairman of the BoardCummins Engine Company, Inc.Columbus
John W. MosleyBoard MemberIndianapolis Urban League, Inc.Indianapolis
Dan L. ParkerManaging EditorSullivan Daily TimesSullivan
Mrs. Millie PilotCivic LeaderHammond
John J. PowersManaging EditorThe South Bend TribuneSouth Bend
Mrs. Clarine Riddle- Graduate StudentIndiana University School of LawClinton
William R. RothenbergerRothenberger FarmFrankfort
Dallas SellsDirector, Region 3United Auto WorkersIndianapolis
Beurt SerVaasPresidentSerVaas IncorporatedIndianapolis
Quentin P. SmithPrincipalWest Side High SchoolGary
Warren N. SpangleExecutive DirectorIndiana Restaurant AssociationIndianapolis
Richard B. StonerVice Chairman of the BoardCummins Engine Company, Inc.Columbus
Sarkes TarzianPresidentSarkes Tarzian, Inc.Bloomington
Fred C. Tucker, Jr.Chief Executive OfficerF. C. Tucker Company RealtorsIndianapolis
Louis A. Well, IllPublisherLafayette Journal & CourierLafayette
Herman B WellsChancellorIndiana UniversityBloomington
Howard S. WilcoxPresidentHoward S. Wilcox, Inc.Indianapolis
Fay H. WilliamsDirectorNational Board
League of Women VotersIndianapolis
John D. Wolf, D.D.PastorWoodmar United Methodist
ChurchHammond
Willis N. ZagrovichPresidentIndiana State AFL-CIOIndianapolis
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