route 110 through conner county and vicinity of connersville. since federal funds will be used in this project, the law requires public hearing to discuss the economic effect of the proposed highway location. the law also says that ample notice of the hearing must be given so that all interested parties may appear and be. judging from the size of this crowd today, i would say that the state is given plenty of notice. now, as your mayor, i've been asked by the state highway department conduct this hearing. so let's get things started by turning the meeting over to mr. paul jacobson, the state highway division engineer will explain the proposal. mr. jacobson thank you, mayor spencer. for the record, am paul jacobson speaking, a division engineer for the state highway department department. now, as you know, the state is proposing to improve federal aid route 110 in the vicinity of connersville this highway be part of the interstate highway system created by the federal aid highway of 1956. ah, help you understand our proposal. i'd like to begin pr

route 110 through conner county and vicinity of connersville. since federal funds will be used in this project, the law requires public hearing to discuss the economic effect of the proposed highway location. the law also says that ample notice of the hearing must be given so that all interested parties may appear and be. judging from the size of this crowd today, i would say that the state is given plenty of notice. now, as your mayor, i've been asked by the state highway department conduct this hearing. so let's get things started by turning the meeting over to mr. paul jacobson, the state highway division engineer will explain the proposal. mr. jacobson thank you, mayor spencer. for the record, am paul jacobson speaking, a division engineer for the state highway department department. now, as you know, the state is proposing to improve federal aid route 110 in the vicinity of connersville this highway be part of the interstate highway system created by the federal aid highway of 1956. ah, help you understand our proposal. i'd like to begin pr

some people have said here today, you'd think connersville would just curl up and die if the highway bypasses the town. well, it seems to me we're just being to the facts just as we're being blind to our children's future. can't you see that this highway means a whole new way of life for the children and a way of life. we have a chance to help plan and and to build. well, i think that the least we owe the children the best and the safest life we can give them. and i think that we owe them the right to live long enough to enjoy that life life. thank you very much, mr. chapman. i was there anyone who? henry. henry again. i was about ready to. give a detailed report on the street and highway plan to convince this group the state's proposal is going to help, not hurt us. and so and gentlemen, it appears connersville is joining the long list cities and towns across the nation already benefiting from the highway program. and so it is with great pleasure that i congratulate you as these ribbon cuttings managed today. official opens a new chapter in your and proud history. by. me and. friend