(gentle music) - [[Narrator] Dreaming a City: The Burkhart Meetings into a Modern City is presented in Indianapolis as an official Bicentennial Major funding is provided by The Indy Arts and Culture An Arts Council of made possible by Lilly (gentle music continues) (upbeat music begins) - [Crowd] Hell no we won't go!

Hell no we won't go!

Hell no we won't go!

- [Narrator] It is (guns blaring) Television sets tune in to the network evening the Dow Jones averages, the - [Martin] I may not but I want you to know tonight, that we as the people who (crowd cheers) - [Narrator] And the ♪ There's battle-lines ♪ Nobody's right if ♪ - [Narrator] All cities in the flow of evening and in their strong opinions.

- [Announcer] Seems now that the bloody experience in a stalemate.

- [Narrator] The news is now Los Angeles, Nashville, and all other major - Otherwise not here in the state of that they can possibly do well.

And the reason that is because of all of you all across the state.

To you I am most grateful and (crowd cheering) - [Narrator] Just back from a newspaperman, Howard, is back home again in Indiana.

Meanwhile, rock music of and folk songs of Bob Dylan into the conscience of all around the country (gentle music) ♪ The cruel war is raging ♪ ♪ Johnny has to fight ♪ ♪ I want to be with him ♪ ♪ Morning and night ♪ ♪ I want to be with him ♪ ♪ It grieves my heart so ♪ ♪ Won't you let me go with you ♪ ♪ No my love no ♪ ♪ Tomorrow is Sunday ♪ ♪ Monday is the day ♪ ♪ That your captain ♪ And you must obey ♪ ♪ Your captain will call you ♪ ♪ It grieves my heart so ♪ ♪ Won't you let me go with you ♪ ♪ No my love no ♪ ♪ I'll tie back my hair ♪ ♪ Men's clothing I'll put on ♪ ♪ I'll pass as your comrade ♪ ♪ As we march along ♪ ♪ I'll pass as your comrade ♪ ♪ No one will ever know ♪ ♪ Won't you let me go with you ♪ ♪ No my love no ♪ - [Narrator] Howard at the Indianapolis News, where he'd been a cub reporter.

His first assignment on the newly sworn-in Richard Lugar.

He's read a piece by about how Lugar has taken of supporting a new state Harrison has agreed and catch him up on the (upbeat music) - How are you, old buddy?

(Howard laughs) Thanks for coming on So, good to see you, So, I hear you're the brilliant, irrepressible young journalist - Hey, no comment.

(Harrison and Howard laughing) - Oh, I can't wait about the new Beatle's album.

We got that even over in Nam.

Hey, have you found a girl of Sergeant Pepper's - Hey, look, I can't help it if ♪ I can't get no satisfaction ♪ - [Howard] Yeah, you love the Here we go again, huh!

(Harrison laughs) - So, your beat the new mayor?

- I'm one of many I'm sure (Harrison giggles) So, tell me what's been going on since I've been especially about this new mayor?

- Well, his campaign was He's all about, "Some And "Let's get - And what's this about and the mayor suppo-- - Just a few weeks we started to hear at the that'd been around a while.

(Harrison giggles) A new state university.

(Harrison laughs) And the mayor's excitement After you called, I pulled including some notes and photos at the press club.

Now, these are all the key to John Burkhart's house to discuss this new I don't know how much out of the public eye, but it should be - Wow, thanks a lot!

I suppose you've got because the IU news - In part, but after I wrote (giggles) everything went quiet.

- Oh oh!

(Howard and Harrison laughing) - Let me give you the - Oh, great, great, - For the backstory, we when IU President Herman Wells allowed a quiet whether homes and lots in the vicinity of between White River and on the West side.

They even had a guy.

His name was Charles Hardy who purchased many that were paid for by the state, for what they called, "Fair value purchases."

- [Howard] Really!

(Harrison chuckling) - The university a poverty stricken, depressed, Classic urban slums.

And soon, nearly 2,000 And by the way, Chicago and Milwaukee their classic urban slums But here in Indianapolis, people's homes and small and torn down so the land could be used for The Metropolitan called the area university It was about the size - [Howard] Interesting - [Harrison] So, this I mean, people are And to make matters worse, looming on the horizon is the state highway had began using what some called harsh methods of acquisition to make way for the convergence I-65, I-69, I-70, and I-74.

- [Howard] That's right.

- And much of the cuts through the that residents called home.

So, when the upset residents the university blames the state.

And Hardy, he says, "Our activities were tiny (Howard giggles) Hardy had a hard job I mean, strong advocacy to fight against the The university had funding new living quarters I mean, there were It was a real mess.

(Howard sighs) And that brings us up to now.

- Thanks for the update.

- Now, these are those key And I have it on good that they are meeting at on the West side.

These men are quietly this new university.

They're meeting to (Harrison laughing) - You think anything - (laughing) Are you kidding me?

They can't get anything done.

Indianapolis has the in the nation.

It would take a miracle.

- Maybe they'll Who's this?

- That's John Burkhart They are the hosts.

- [Howard] He's the one And I hear he has that are going very well.

- He's a very His wife, Ardath in bringing educational (chuckles) Look at that house.

The Nixon's stayed there on their most recent - Quite a house.

(Harrison laughs) - And this is Larry Borst.

- [Howard] I remember the name.

- [Harrison] He's a who will probably He is a big picture guy He and John Mutz solve They work as a good cop/bad And he's a vegate, veterinarian.

(Howard and Harrison laughing) - Ah, that's John Mutz.

He's a very savvy businessman - He's often called He's a busy guy and I've no idea what he's (Howard and Harrison laughing) Oh, and his mother-in-law I've heard some great stories at Thanksgiving dinner.

(Howard and Harrison laughing) This is Carl Dortch.

- [Howard] Oh, yeah, I for that Chamber of Book practically ran the - [Harrison] There was a rule that no building could rise in the Circle.

Dortch got behind the City County Building.

He created the He did these even Book, ruled the roost.

(Harrison giggles) At the time, the for federal funding I mean, can you believe that?

Carl Dortch actually (Harrison giggles) And they ended that crazy notion that no building could rise Maybe that's a sign that Indianapolis is (Harrison laughing) - Thomas Hasbrook.

What a story.

- [Harrison] Yeah, - Hasbrook was a who was blinded by a grenade I remember when I was a kid in one of the newspapers about how his wife Mary He got a big job at Lilly.

- He's known for his smarts.

And he'll enlarge any but is very pragmatic Next up is John W. Walls.

Now, this is a man from Lugar brought him over in his administration.

And most importantly, he of the Greater Indianapolis (Harrison giggles) Which has some Democrats to Although I hear Walls isn't (upbeat music continues) - Oh, I know who this is.

Doctor Ned Lamkin, he is a legislator, and his wife Martha - They're one of that everybody knows.

Now this, this is the very Very unusual and savvy.

Bulen joined the Army Air Corps straight out of After serving he got a and his law degree from He was a prosecutor before After the Johnson he rounds up the Republicans and becomes leader of the His fellow Republicans revered He turned the whole political starting in '66.

John Burkhart said, and I quote, "His political and as a giant far ahead of his time and able to see the and his city."

Borst is calling it (Howard and Harrison laughing) And here's your man.

- The mayor himself, He's so young.

You know, I've been in preparation for this piece.

Quite a story, a small then a Rhodes scholar to A stint in the navy He gets voted to and then despite disagreements he runs for mayor and wins.

(Harrison chuckling) - Okay.

And this brings us to the and in many ways my Now we probably disagree but he's got a personality And he thinks it's his job to take over every - I can't wait.

(Harrison giggles) - Mister Beurt SerVaas.

- The entrepreneur, yes.

- [Harrison] He'll talk more but he'll knows a hell of I really loved the couple of And his position as president puts him in a strong And those are our key players.

I hear they have a couple to write up legislative - I can't wait to see how If you have the time it'd - I'd love to help Let's keep in touch.

You know, this (Howard and Harrison laughing) (gentle meeting) - Hello, thank and thank you to the Burkhart's in hosting us, all right?

(group clapping) To get right to it, the good news is we have strong Republican at each level of the state - [Group] Very good!

- We have both a as well as a great opportunity.

And we've asked you here to discuss an While this year's election and the legislature doesn't we believe that we planning for any major John and I, and more recently, our new young mayor have been talking that we would like It is time to seriously for the City of Indianapolis.

As you know, the four state in Indianapolis, but none really count as A major university is Let's discuss.

- Now, I wonder how the will think of this.

I mean, they are already since we took away some of The four university presidents and decide how to But, now with the each president has to make - I'm sure that is something we will have to deal with, but I'm more concerned in the country has its We cannot become the without a university Now, I recently met with and opened a discussion reorganization of which would include a here in Indianapolis, perhaps with a similar to what UCLA has to Now we have not yet had a but an Indianapolis university in the central city, and create a variety Collaboration with an would provide support and expansion in the city.

Finally, a university for revitalizing that has had its share of - The University Quarter to locate such an urban campus.

Make no mistake about it.

The ground has by the Metropolitan I strongly believe that our by a separate board with trustees to be appointed just as those two schools are.

And it absolutely should include the medical, dental that are already there, period!

- We could have where regional and national for the benefit of and the greater region.

We should also and heritage of Indiana Avenue was the home and the Madam CJ Walker Theater is right in the Lockefield Gardens, the is nearby too.

- We can get local Democrats Surely they would welcome in the center of the city.

- Well, if this is would be willing to pursue, then we should talk As you know the alums will be strongly opposed.

We need to figure out how Do we take this to the Whom else do we talk - I think we can count on Deputy Mayor Walls, is still also operating and would shepherd In fact, the best place to to take to the legislature, would be through the Their input and endorsement, will give the university for the reform it represents.

- That is an excellent idea.

I think we proceed with that Now we still need to at developing a base of We need to reach out to the leadership of the and of the IU Ultimately, the need to be transferred John has a lawyer friend to help with the As you know, in addition to public we will need the legislature.

We have our work cut out for us, but let's move ahead.

- Ned, John and I will brief the other Marion County with county chairman, - I will speak with Ed Whitcomb, who will likely be I suspect that he in his gubernatorial But he will obviously to our passage in the assembly.

Well, it seems to When we meet back here next, we'll review our progress and find out what other bases - All right (indistinct chatter) - Wait a minute, the idea of an urban university raises another bigger We all should give thought The city I am is absolutely disjointed.

There are a number of entities with their own boards over which I have no authority I ask, should we the whole of city and county That's extraordinarily As examples, and Jacksonville, Florida, created new forms of I definitely think we at how the city is if there might be - Yes, that is worth looking at.

Even the young tuck all control of Marion County That would have brought It would have been essentially un-represented and given Democrats dominance So, if we decide to (Thomas chuckles) we will need to be careful they did.

And, more importantly, do it in a way that does we have made to the Republican Let's think about it, get to work and - Thank you all!

We'll pick up here next time.

(groups chatters quietly) - [Narrator] So, the to change a city.

(gentle music) - I can't believe - "I will not seek pretty much says it all.

- [Howard] Do you think it's - Oh yeah.

I mean other things We got the young Senator "Get Clean for Gene kids!"

Who campaigned in the all across the state, and came within only a few a sitting president!

♪ The times they And now New York Senator jumping into the fray.

- You know, I'm glad we're This past two months hard day's nights.

- Well, the time is on my side.

(Harrison and Howard laughing) - So, what's happening on Are you getting any from your news office?

- Well, from what I hear, the politicians are and the academics are The times are a - I've talked to the Dick Lugar is getting He's smart and hard working.

His state recognition his many campaign speeches and he's starting to He seems to legitimately for citizens, to make their lives He's certainly busy this new city university.

- Do you really a new university established (Harrison chuckles) I don't.

- You don't, why not?

- If there were a citizens' if IU and Purdue There's no way that they can get a university with the civil rights and How do you feel about the war?

Are the protests getting - Well, I might surprise I'm torn.

Like most men who I wanted to defend my country as corny as that sounds.

(Howard sighs) But I'm listening to why are we there?

What are we doing there?

I'm now wondering, too.

(Howard sighs) I don't know.

Hey, did you hear on a campaign swing?

- Yeah.

I asked the bartender to You know, I think Bobby's at the nomination, I really do.

- I don't know, I'd worry some nut case Just like his brother.

- Here's the news.

- [Man] And they know (crowd chattering loudly) - There he is.

Just a few blocks away.

That's a tough - [Man] I have some very and that is that, Martin Luther King was shot (crowd screams) - Did I hear that right?

- Dedicate ourselves to and make gentle the Let's dedicate and say a prayer for our thank you very much.

(crowd cheers) - Oh my God, they ♪ Once upon on planet earth ♪ - What is this world coming to?

- MLK!

Unbelievable!

This is historical.

It's going to shatter The whole world!

- How many hearts will be - Bobby's worried about crowd is quiet, how prophetic?

I fear there will - Oh, I Hope that Bobby's words in cities.

His speech could prevent riots.

I think of the loss of life, the property damage, his words were so powerful.

- What is going on - You know, I bet there won't Just a great sadness.

- What Martin Luther is historic for the whole world.

(gentle music) ♪ We shall overcome ♪ ♪ We shall overcome ♪ ♪ We shall overcome ♪ ♪ Some day ♪ ♪ Oh deep in my heart ♪ ♪ I do believe ♪ ♪ That we shall ♪ We'll walk hand in hand ♪ ♪ We'll walk hand in hand ♪ ♪ We'll walk hand in hand ♪ ♪ Some day ♪ ♪ Oh deep in my ♪ That we'll walk hand in hand ♪ ♪ Some day ♪ ♪ We are not afraid ♪ ♪ We are not afraid ♪ ♪ We are not afraid today ♪ ♪ Whoa whoa deep in my heart ♪ ♪ I do believe ♪ ♪ That we are not afraid today ♪ ♪ Oh we shall overcome ♪ ♪ We shall overcome ♪ ♪ We shall overcome ♪ ♪ Some day ♪ ♪ Oh deep in my heart ♪ ♪ I do believe ♪ ♪ That we shall overcome ♪ ♪ Some day ♪ ♪ Whoa deep in my heart ♪ ♪ I do believe ♪ ♪ That we shall - Where can we go from here?

There's nothing more to say.

This country has When I got the call from you, Bobby Kennedy had been shot in a California hotel.

He was probably by cutting through the kitchen.

This shooting is unbelievable!

So soon after Doctor King.

- Everything is surreal.

I'm sorry.

(Harrison clears throat) I kind of just wanted Thanks for meeting me half way.

You're right, this country has gone mad.

A stupid war, and then Martin, and then Bobby, within two months.

The doctors say he's - He'll play touch football We've got to think of (Howard sighs) - Let's just take ♪ To be free ♪ ♪ Someday soon it's ♪ Anybody here seen ♪ Can you tell me ♪ I thought I saw him ♪ Abraham Martin and John ♪ (upbeat music continues) - A friend suggested to me that this is a truly historic That the Burkhart group is creating a positive the city more into - Why don't we try to make is doing nationally significant?

- It's a good idea.

But will they get anything done?

- Yes, I think that what would make a good Let's check in at the press club and see what the others think.

- "Great university center and White River."

It has vision.

(Harrison and Howard laughing) - The last time I hung I got a great pipeline at the Burkhart group.

Sometimes word forwards.

People like to let you know Word spreads like And yet it's still kind of a - You're right.

But people should worry or the universities (gentle music) - Welcome!

Well, here it is July, and I'm thankful for Beurt, how are things going?

- To get right to it, I spoke with our Republican Ed Whitcomb.

As we anticipated, his position is that he of our effort now, but if we can get it and if he is the governor, he will not veto our bill.

(group chatters quietly) I also talked to law school, and dental school.

All basically said with the IU administration to ensure no one drops the during a transition.

this information has gotten the new IU president.

I'm sure we'll be and he'll loop in the other We are not likely to for a new city university.

but we should continue and worry about that later.

How did the rest of you - Well, our leadership no trouble getting I'll take the bill to the board, if and when we introduce one.

- While the presidents of Purdue and IU are excellent we need comparable leadership They will have to be a growing list of extremely Not only will they have but manage critical to citizen groups, to industry, to That's what a university can be.

- Yes, but this is disturbing to both university It's important we keep trying to accomplish and to both of their universities.

Engineering should Purdue, until recently presence in Indianapolis.

The importance of engineering and all Purdue offers would to the urban Indianapolis area.

Purdue and IU have much and this would be a good place to bring those - Well, that seems to be on (group laughs) Let us know how and We have to move the political climate.

Now, how about the issue of the Indianapolis Mayor Lugar, I'm further thought to this?

- And what of the future?

Indianapolis is well situated and investment.

We need to support opportunities to support a However, much of this investment is occurring parts of the county.

The surrounding areas have distort the inequities.

I am held responsible but I have to do it with one - Well, this is a big job, but it's one we should pursue.

It will require a We'll have to consider tax rates, road construction police enforce, fire services, administrative We can't forget that entities we'll need as townships and the county offices.

Work often overlaps incorporated cities and towns with existing as well as some that function as small towns.

It's a mess.

A real mess!

- I agree with both We cannot underestimate of passing such a broad as good for everybody Now we at the Legislature to assure that we are carrying out the goals of We all know there is a fair government sentiment in much of the Republican literature Now, we will need to fix that.

We'll also need to and broad-based support among This is particularly as you all know, a fair amount of anti-Indianapolis Marion The rest of the state thinks and they get the crumbs.

- Ned's right.

I hear those concerns at the Lawrence Township There is a lot of distrust, particularly of big government.

Some say it's unnecessary and is the opposite of what should stand for.

Others say is a communist conspiracy.

Further more, in order for the for Marion County, they are going to want So we should keep track and figure out where - Perhaps we should about metropolitan government.

How about just calling - Yes, we could call - I will attest to the It is clear that, if we can live with there is likely to be not sentiment to overcome, but it may be difficult to even Democrats from Indianapolis might worry it would and later political changes.

So, whatever we come up with, we are going to need all the - The League of Women Voters They recently released "Who's in-Charge Here?"

They recognize the same problems that Beurt was talking about too many authorities, split responsibilities police, fire, and no central or to hold responsible.

Clearly, they believe unified government.

- You mean Unigov.

(Ned laughs) There is also the potential for division among If we really and put it in some we may step on the our Republican elected such as the Assessor, the These people worked their We can't be felt or un-appreciative of to our county and to our party.

- Okay, it is clear our but this is important to pursue.

We have two issues.

The first is to come we want to take to and the second is to wage that will help us pass the bill.

We need to identify with city government to drafting of a bill.

They can help advise some of questions and issues What do you think, Keith?

- Yeah.

- Well, Dick has laid Larry, you, John and Ned and come up with the Everyone think about how Dick, Tom and I will look at community to put Now, before we leave, let's go back to the I maintain that a new with the very best established that are being created IU and Purdue are wary and jealous of each other.

Their rivalry is by that of Republicans They do not have the ability to agree on a master plan This is a dream they The city zoned the years ago for a new university.

Are we gonna leave this It may well cost us We have to think on this.

We know that.

But most importantly, we've got to get a bill (group chatters quietly) (upbeat music) - So, give me an at the last Burkhart meeting.

- Well, I jotted Well, first Beurt that the likely new wouldn't support the but he would not - Leave it to SerVaas - Some of the people he's the real leader He then added that they for the university at this time.

- Ya think, Sherlock?

- Carl Dortch thinks they'll get support from the chamber and he'll take that support - [Harrison] That's a start!

- And then the mayor we have a good administration, and goes into how can affect things relations with government, citizens groups, commerce, industry, philanthropy, That's my man!

(Harrison and Howard laughing) - Now remember, a journalist What did the others have to say?

- Well, Mutz offered that with IU and Purdue and we need to convince would be great for them, and what they can And Beurt SerVaas that they continually assess - Hmm, and what did Lugar - Interesting.

Lugar allowed as to but right now the growth is He then he went into for running the city, but he has one hand because of the present - Yeah, we've heard that a but he's right!

- Well, then Beurt SerVaas that need to be re-approached.

Taxation, rates, law enforcement, he goes on and ends up saying in city county government, with towns in the county with even small that function as small towns, and he winds up, "It's a mess, a real mess!"

You know, people listened.

Mutz and Lamkin agreed, it got very emotional on the Now Larry Borst agreed a huge political issue, and we are going to need all And out of nowhere, Tom Hasbrook come up the League of Women Voters, who have recently released "Who's in-Charge Here?"

And there needs to be and we need a Well, SerVaas comes been promoting "You mean Unigov" which lightens things up a bit.

(Harrison and Howard laughing) Then SerVaas takes to the new university SerVaas created the for the meeting when of IU and Purdue to run the "Purdue and IU are very wary and guarded and They do not have the plan for a university It may very well cost us Then he paused and said, "But we've got to - That's quite a stance to take, and I agree with it.

(Harrison and Howard giggling) (gentle music continues) - [Narrator] And the at the Burkharts.

(gentle music continues) - I can't believe all that has - Well, don't you know, things were coming together on creating a state Now when the mayor talked I think that turned the corner.

Once the President of Purdue, Frederick Hovde, and - Yes, the president got wind of the fast moving both presidents knew they (Harrison and Howard laughing) then when the two presidents met to discuss future planning to build on the that was another milestone!

Then, both university - It's so funny that both name in the title.

I-U-P-U-I in Indianapolis.

What a combination of the compromise and Purdue being - Ironically, the academics and the politicians - The press had a - If I were writing I'd say the public officially when reporter Ralph Kramer, the head of the New scooped the story He wrote that Purdue's Board in principle, to a new university in a And once IU's board IUPUI slowly became a reality.

- Of course, Kramer's both university presidents, as well as Beurt SerVaas, and two members of the Senator Larry Borst and And the plan I hear, is that IU is to take and handle the liberal arts, and Purdue will lead in - But, after these two wanted to give strong and IU over the new university, There was a scary Beurt SerVaas sure was a independent Oh, well, but he wanted to - I still don't believe it!

(Harrison laughs) So, they got a plan?

- Both presidents released in today's news.

"We believe that the public of young men and women in as well as the economic require a unification in Indianapolis during We believe that this plan (Harrison laughs) - "Our goals," they boast.

Sounds like it was (Harrison and Howard laughing) Well, here we are.

We miraculously have a For now.

- We all hope that IUPUI urban university in America.

Mayor Lugar was thinking a national story.

- IUPUI.

Do you think people can get (Harrison laughs) Beurt SerVaas's argument and clear in the future.

You mark my words.

- But, we want a great (gentle jazz music begins) - [Narrator] The on Indiana Avenue that were greatly affected by But, at the Blue Eagle Club, the music still (gentle jazz music continues) (gentle music begins) ♪ Trouble in mind yes I'm blue ♪ ♪ But I won't be ♪ The sun's gonna shine ♪ ♪ In my back door someday ♪ ♪ Trouble in mind ♪ I have almost lost my mind ♪ ♪ I never had so much ♪ I'm goin' down to the river ♪ ♪ Gonna take my easy chair ♪ ♪ And if the blues ♪ I'm gonna rock ♪ Hey trouble in ♪ Ooh yes I'm blue ♪ ♪ I have almost lost my mind ♪ ♪ I never had so much trouble ♪ So I'm goin' ♪ I'm gonna take my easy chair ♪ ♪ And if the blues ♪ I'm gonna rock right on ♪ Trouble in mind oh ♪ But I won't be blue always ♪ ♪ The sun's gonna shine ♪ ♪ In my back door ♪ I do believe that the ♪ In my back door someday ♪ (soft music) - I was in Chicago during in August.

I was able to catch a few and there in the You know the music really It was chilling and the - Harrison, 1968 might savage, frightening with the unending war, the national convention Indianapolis remained compared to the rest of America.

What do you make of that?

- Someone once observed the '60s didn't happen but all major cities were made more nationally aware in 1968.

Mayor Lugar and held much of the and they kept busy.

They just kept at it regardless of what was going on in TV brought the country together.

- The real story is what on right now, Unigov.

I bet they need to all the other big projects major league sports, convention center.

- That's funny.

Did the mayor Lugar why he pushed so hard on Unigov?

- Oh yes!

(Howard laughs) the mayor immediately to the huge environmental mess because it was that the mayor had That was the case The reservoir is a to keep water clean for can you believe?

And was suffering from of Eagle Creek fell of many different agencies over which the mayor That was the case He blamed it all on the in the city which needed This was mayor's He had the backing and Mayor Lugar called and was mad as hell!

- You know that makes I think it might be best to tear down the whole (gentle music) - Good to see everyone.

And Ned, congratulations (group claps) And Dick, well done at You made a great impression especially with Dick Nixon.

(group claps) - As did our County (group claps) - Well, I've talked to our as you know, they completely supported and agreed with our a great urban university.

They also spoke favorably a unified government that brings our larger community into Urban sprawl has If we are going to in the business market, a transparent and must be clearly visible looking for new location here considering expansion.

- We are talking about As you all know, I still - [Group] Uni- Gov!

- The best forum for drafting of the bill is Indeed, both John once we've gotten the best place to develop for submission to the the Progress Committee.

With the committee's the bill will have an than being perceived as - I agree with that approach.

Charlie Whistler, the current chairman of the Metropolitan Planning Committee and Lew Bose are both to take on drafting duty on behalf of the They have some young associates who are also strong resources.

They wanna make it clear that there are a lot of issues, some of which we brought up at our last meeting.

The biggest question is the issue of Indianapolis Public the center of the county, and each outlying township complete with separate How do we wanna tackle this?

We could expand IPS out as our Democratic or we could bring into the center of town and - I have some real concerns more than we can chew.

Taking on the schools than we wanna take on Let's set that aside on some of the actual such as streets, police, What do we do about Does the city as we and we simply to the borders of being the mayor of the county?

What will be the As of right now have both Do we just have And how is it selected?

No matter how we approach it, we need to ensure that at large for the entire county and that we can be sure that will work well with him preferably of the same party.

I see the organizing of city government as of elected members from with a cabinet appointed the mayor for the - Beurt, these are They are the kind of questions we shall allow the We should rely on them to consider before they Let's focus now on the Keith, when should Republican Township We need their but it's still too early.

We need to have answers questions first.

The same is true of our Keith, do you agree?

- Yeah, yeah.

- It's not too early with those who would support We need to reach out to the League of Women Voters, and similar organizations.

And we need to get support - Let's not wake them just yet.

We need a for them to review This could be a challenge a good base of public support, at least at the For some reason, M. Stanton Evans doesn't on his good guy list right now.

- Well, we must with at least the Republicans and before the session.

We need to get their buy-in and, hopefully, their - I agree.

Getting their support particularly since we didn't vote for Speaker Bowen But we have worked a good relationship and with state wide senators.

Hopefully, gaining as difficult as Still, Ned's suggestion - Keith, many of those look to their district for guidance on You need to figure out when and how to get those Republican Many look up to you and that could be the thing (gentle music continues) - Unified government Let's go with it.

We can bring the party along.

(group claps) - Well, I think we all - [Group] Unigov!

(group laughs) (upbeat music) - Hey, Harrison, how ya doing?

- Hey, how was your vacation?

Where'd you go?

- New York to see then onto Boston to and a few concerts It was good to get away and see what's happening - Tell me about that.

- Well, Broadway shows suggest that's for sure.

One about young no less, and it's getting It's about a new age.

It's called "Hair."

I'm sure you've heard about it.

And then I got to see Bob and The Kingston You know, I feel that music than ever before!

You think we'll get - Don't hold your breath.

I hear they're already when it goes on the road.

- You know, I've been from some of the ideas I've been hearing I think we should of the group whenever we can Would you like to come along?

- Are you kidding me!

Now, they see me coming, they're gonna run in - I have some of We can show up, surprise them with then we can get This is your last chance!

- Good luck, I'll - Back to you!

I'm headed to the many as possible - This song is called One, two, three, four, five!

(upbeat music begins) - [Narrator] The next day, Harrison found in an envelope with two tickets to a concert at the a 1200-seat indoor arena had got to see the Beatles on their first American tour.

(upbeat music continues) And where the Rolling a year or so later.

"I'll see you there with and they went to an where the Beatles-Stones ♪ Hand out the arms and ammo ♪ ♪ We're gonna blast ♪ We've got to get ♪ Because the revolution's (crowd cheers) ♪ Well you wake up ♪ You hear the work bell ring ♪ ♪ And they march ♪ And see the same old thing ♪ ♪ Ain't no food upon the table ♪ ♪ Ain't no pork up in the pan ♪ ♪ But you better not complain ♪ ♪ Boy you get in ♪ Let the midnight special ♪ ♪ Let the midnight special ♪ ♪ Shine a light on me ♪ ♪ Shine a light on me ♪ ♪ Let the midnight special ♪ ♪ Let the midnight special ♪ ♪ Shine a light on me ♪ ♪ Shine a light on me ♪ ♪ Let the midnight special ♪ ♪ Let the midnight special ♪ ♪ Shine a light on me ♪ ♪ Let the midnight ♪ ♪ Let the midnight special ♪ ♪ Let the midnight special ♪ ♪ Shine a light on me ♪ ♪ Shine a light on me ♪ ♪ Yonder come Miss Rosie ♪ ♪ How in the world ♪ By the way she ♪ And the clothes she wore ♪ ♪ Umbrella on her shoulder ♪ ♪ Piece of paper in her hand ♪ ♪ She come to see the governor ♪ ♪ She wanna free her man ♪ ♪ Let the midnight special ♪ ♪ Let the midnight special ♪ ♪ Shine a light on me ♪ ♪ Shine a light on me ♪ ♪ Let the midnight special ♪ ♪ Let the midnight special ♪ ♪ Shine a light on me ♪ ♪ Shine a light on me ♪ ♪ Let the midnight special ♪ ♪ Let the midnight special ♪ ♪ Shine a light on me ♪ ♪ Let the midnight ♪ ♪ Let the midnight special ♪ ♪ Let the midnight special ♪ ♪ Shine a light on me ♪ ♪ Shine a light on me ♪ ♪ And if you're ♪ Boy you better do the right ♪ ♪ You better not gamble there ♪ ♪ And you better ♪ Or the sheriff will grab ya ♪ ♪ The boys will bring you down ♪ ♪ And the next thing you know ♪ ♪ Boy you're prison bound ♪ ♪ Let the midnight special ♪ ♪ Let the midnight special ♪ ♪ Shine a light on me ♪ ♪ Shine a light on me ♪ ♪ Let the midnight special ♪ ♪ Let the midnight special ♪ ♪ Shine a light on me ♪ ♪ Shine a light on me ♪ ♪ Let the midnight special ♪ ♪ Let the midnight special ♪ ♪ Shine a light on me ♪ ♪ Let the midnight ♪ ♪ Let the midnight special ♪ ♪ Let the midnight special ♪ ♪ Shine a ever (crowd cheers) (gentle music begins) - [Narrator] Howard and They relived those at the coliseum and enjoyed The last number reminded them they would save up to attend, sometimes half-way (gentle music continues) (crowd cheers) (upbeat music begins) ♪ I'm walkin' down this track ♪ ♪ I got tears in my eyes ♪ ♪ Tryin' to find a ♪ If this train run me right ♪ ♪ I'll be home tomorrow night ♪ ♪ 'Cause I'm 900 ♪ And I hate to hear that ♪ Now this train that I ride ♪ ♪ Is a hundred coaches wide ♪ ♪ Hear the whistle blow ♪ ♪ A million miles ♪ ♪ If this train run me right ♪ ♪ I'll be home tomorrow night ♪ ♪ 'Cause I'm 900 ♪ How I hate to hear that ♪ Now I'll pawn you my watch ♪ ♪ Pawn you this chain ♪ ♪ Pawn you my gold ♪ If this train run me right ♪ ♪ I'll be home tomorrow night ♪ ♪ 'Cause I'm 900 ♪ And what I hate to hear ♪ I'm Walkin' down this track ♪ ♪ Tears in my eyes ♪ ♪ Tryin' to read a ♪ If this train run me right ♪ ♪ I'll be home tomorrow night ♪ ♪ 'Cause I'm 900 ♪ And more I hate to hear (crowd cheers) (soft music begins) - [Narrator] through the mansions' windows out into the early evening air as the exiting Burkhart and there to get last There is excitement in the air, as they are hopefully edging (soft music continues) - Mister Bulen, Mister Bulen!

(group chatters quietly) - Mister SerVaas, Quick question, what is Unigov?

- Unigov would be the of city and county Our goal is to of government more I've got a meeting.

- Mister Walls, why did - The project was to avoid endless debate in a While the entire group there was an on going for the citizens Mayor Lugar and all the others new that each step had - Mister Mutz, who wrote - Initially, Mayor Lugar asked attorneys Lewis C. Bose and Charles Whistler to and prepare any legislative and discussions of Now, this particular legal of legislative Many were generously through the spring - Doctor Lamkin, tell me about the in the policy committee.

- Well, in his office, attorney Charles Whistler sat as compromises were a draft bill.

Now what emerged after was the set of four they felt could be in preparation for to settle negotiation and Excuse me.

- Mister SerVaas, what are the principles - The four principles one, Indianapolis into a countywide two, there would be a of the strong mayor type, and three, the school districts would be completely and four, the Beech Grove, and Speedway, would be excluded from the metropolitan government's - Mister Mayor, it's Howard, I'm doing a story.

What is your - You can quote me on this.

"I can't conceive under any other very powerful political unity."

- You need 26 votes 51 votes in the - Mister Hasbrook, it's Howard, a reporter.

In October, your prospects of as a tighter plan was completed, wouldn't you say?

Now that the governor's the Star and News What made the difference?

- After the barebones at John Burkhart's, several of us met in with the assignment to pull Then, with the overwhelming and Richard Nixon going the Burkhart group's With a full majority state wide, the decision was with the proposal for Unigov.

That's it!

Gotta go.

- Howard, hey!

I wanted you to meet He was kind enough to what you're up to.

By the way, Josiah in what was happening with in my piece.

- That's not what we called it, we called it home.

- Oh!

I should have used - I'm glad to meet you, Josiah.

- Same here.

So, I've read some of your - I'm glad to hear it.

(group chuckles) - Word on the street is that is gonna bring more white votes when the city becomes Another step back for we need a break.

- I know the mayor is he told me and he way to balance things out.

- So what's he Can't people see that for the future!

Again we're left The more things build up, - I think you're right!

I wish I could do - Give it a try (laughs).

Well, I gotta get goin'!

- You know, Josiah and sees things as they are.

There are newspaper, the - Hey, you're giving (Harrison and Howard laughing) But I wanna see you - Okay!

You know I'm glad you The Burkhart group says goodbye to one another after - Hey, hey, hey!

What a house!

- You oughta see the inside.

You can see why shoots for the moon.

Once you're in this house, you can think - Well, catch me up on - To prepare for Lugar picked to chair a 42 member "improved government and Marion County."

29 members of this then highlighted as that they're loading up with Later, 23 members of were added as It's actually incredible Now, during the task force's the group widely agreed there Mayor Lugar charged them for the Unigov project.

One, to direct the for presentation to the 1969 by a committee of lawyers Two, to work with the members and the public in promoting and three, to give guidance public officials in structure following a How's that!

- (Chuckles) That's impressive!

- The task force's but helpful in a number of ways.

Most importantly, their approval of the very It established and approved a single Notably, they rejected a almost unanimously, with just one dissenting vote.

- Men!

Sounds like you're - It's bee so interesting Everyone is starting to I talked to attorneys who have been drafting for Unigov over many months.

This was Senate Bill 199.

It's a complex bill for Unigov but was miraculously in just thirty-three days!

They started around and were able to finish in time for the General (Harrison and Howard laughing) - I'll still bet you three beers this whole thing won't work.

- Okay, you're on.

Three beers.

Here come Mutz and Lamkin.

Gentlemen, I'd like to what are Unigov's - Well, that would of the executive and of city and county, the election of a strong - Different election of substantial consolidating - Different taxing services.

- [Mutz And Ned] Exception - And preservation of That just about covers it.

- Howard, you doing fine?

If you need more for your story, I have a little extra time.

- Oh great!

First, thanks again, Mayor, for all the time and help.

Do you think there's The Indianapolis Star both owned by Eugene Pulliam, have taken a sudden negative of the bill being drafted.

- That's a good question.

I took the step of between the leaders of I explained fully that by strong executive plan, I had compromised on the issue.

I showed them the added Section which curtails some and we've introduced it Look at The Star the lead editorial, "Consolidation Will Come."

It's a big break!

- Oh, it sure is.

This is my friend, - Yes, I know who you are.

- That doesn't sound too good.

- Is it okay if he - Sure.

Seeing you've been I'll let you in on more here.

Now while some key organs were consolidated, the City of Indianapolis to be separate legal entities.

This was constitutionally The policy committee to change the school the whole proposal.

So, the 11 school Hi Beurt.

What would you add to that?

- Under Unigov, there are eight total elective The sheriff, the prosecutor, the treasurer, the coroner and surveyor by the constitution.

The assessor is a position I mean, their duties will And their offices to the extent that and general legislative control subject, of course, to are now vested in the - Also, the nine therefore avoiding or at from the elective You understand all that?

- Yes, I do!

I read in an that the Indianapolis plan will be one of the Mayor, I wonder if there is something you wish you (Mayor sighs) - A solution for schools!

And I know there are those who hope for a better now that there are fewer And I hope that does get But again, we have to compromise I'm glad you're so As originally drafted, the Unigov bill provided of local government under the mayor.

It's exciting to see a The most functional agencies that already had a were allowed to retain some of their independence.

The Airport Authority, Health and Hospital Corporation, Corporation for Public Welfare, County Home, County City-County Building Authority, and the Capital Improvement - And the health to become one of the But the authors of when they detected The Unigov statute provided that the budgetary control of the would be approved by Existing territorial respecting local were changed very And there were no changes In fact the only service still were the fire and They are to be administered and supported by special Under the new act, the enlargement of was made somewhat - Mayor, do you mind if I - Not at all, well, actually I only so let me finish with this when the general assembly the Republicans had a and a 35-15 lead in the Senate.

Senator Lawrence Borst was delegation and Republican Ned Lamkin the delegation - We also had to about who should be Senator Borst because the Senate was the more conservative house, it would be the harder He knew that if he could the House would pass it.

SB199 was introduced to After about a week the Senate found a number and removed some controversial sections that would have Senator Borst met with They agreed to the amendments, but decided to let and then put SB543 with the amendments.

The Marion County presented the modified - Now the speaker of the bill for the final vote.

Ned Lamkin will speak I'm confident about We're having what final meeting on Howard, thank you (gentle music) - Hello everyone.

Good progress since we last met.

It is good to have John Walls Incidentally, the lawyers like - OK, Beurt, you win.

Unigov.

- Unigov.

- Unigov.

- As you know, the now has a committee on unifying (group chatters quietly) The Progress Committee is who would serve that function He would be supported by a whom he will appoint.

Exactly how many departments and what would fit under but we have decided not to They would like some guidance on how to treat the the sheriff and Towns like Speedway, smaller communities need to be considered.

The committee agrees with that trying to deal with schools in this bill would - Well, clearly there are issues but I have a problem.

Dick, did you mean to before we have it complete?

You have made our The opponents are mobilizing, and we are hearing from them.

- It was my impression to have a challenge to understand why we My goal was to start It was not my intent - Dick was right to want to And John was right Listen, we just have when it comes to finding and our vocal support.

- Our Marion County most are supportive.

We have a problem with Charlie Bosma is concerned about what may happen to Beech appears to be in the that any move toward um, Unigov, is a socialist - I am not surprised.

I'm already starting to get - We knew there was Our job is to make the case.

We have developed the Chamber of Commerce voters and similar Once we have addressed we need to move the action As we know, it is broadly constituted to the community thus reflecting broad This will offset any worried about some sort - Oh, I am happy to report Jaycees are When we are ready, they're more than happy to that the community - John Mutz, Ned and I should work with John Walls will keep and bring back any suggestions - Well, it looks like Let's reach out to the attorneys and give them some direction, expand the local organizations and get the Star and work our way through I think we know what Everyone keep in and with county headquarters.

And good luck to us all in creating a new urban I think we have the votes.

Just keep the faith and (group clapping) [Narrator] Timing in and signed into law is hardest in those final The clock can stop you, and you have to start all The Burkhart group had their (Harrison chuckles) - I was impressed with how (Harrison and Howard laughing) so catch me up on Unigov, it's not there yet?

Anything can happen?

- That's true, but A week after being the new Unigov Bill was "Do pass" recommendation.

Added to the bill were four and a new section which provided for transfer of territory and the excluded cities.

After the required Senator Borst 'called down' the bill for a second At the second reading, actions on amendments from Two Democratic amendments The Senate passed I was there as a spectator.

House Speaker Otis Bowen is still bitter that did not support his during the Republican primary.

So Bowen handed down the bill four days later for the first reading in the House of The bill was assigned to Affairs of Marion County Now in order to expedite Lamkin asked the to the floor without amendment.

The bill was handed down for Again, Democrats as they did in the Senate.

Each of their was defeated and the Now, the vote was mainly But it happened.

I couldn't believe it!

For a third time the speaker (gentle music continues) - What happened next?.

- The bill was of not getting a In his position as Speaker Bowen was during the short session when the legislature meets.

It was expected that this on February 28, but the Unigov Bill Mayor Lugar was furious.

I have to rush down to the press conference.

I'll call you as soon as - I can't wait.

(press chattering loudly) - Good evening.

We have worked long and I'm sure you've how positive everyone We have a problem.

Speaker Bowen is He's not allowing it to - [Reporter] Is Unigov Dead?

- Bowen's unlisted phone I urge all of you viewers call (press chattering loudly) (gentle music) - Sorry I'm late.

So much has happened!

(Harrison giggles) - I heard the mayor's Unbelievable!

What's been the reaction?

- Mayor Lugar sent an apology personally delivered Leaders of the delegation to hand down the and final reading on on, get this, the last possible day a Senate for passage in the House.

Tonight, we're going to hear to the House Assembly.

If we get the votes, the governor will sign the It's still not too late Remember, this is Indianapolis!

- I gotta get going.

I have a two hour to get my story in.

The drama will continue Hey, there's that spectator of the general assembly, maybe you outta go?

Anyway, I'll see you tomorrow.

- I'll make it.

I'll see you here tomorrow.

(gentle marching band music) - Mister Speaker, ladies It is the responsibility here to listen to and represent the feelings and desire of In our community the and opposed this legislation.

I have attempted to listen to I have given great to this matter myself especially since I have about this bill.

I probably could not in its original fashion.

Now, while I rise today to I believe I have to look at some of have been raised and to try to answer them.

The objections have The first source, is those the current city limits.

A second objection comes As with any other legislation, it is important to listen to but it's also important to to the more fundamental You know in reality, the differences between is not always what More important than are those objections from a feeling of fear that the problems such as crime and poverty extend out into the county.

There is a fear on the other side of the coin, there's a fear of There is a fear of there's even a fear of This kind of fear sows the This is how a city dies.

Indianapolis is a fine city.

It has the potential As urbanization proceeds, it spawns certain people begin to industry moves out, investment dries up.

And we find ourselves that many other And as this happens, we find that our ability is leaving too.

We lose the interest of people who have the the effort that it takes to And we move more and more to filled with fear, And in this climate both mistakenly and purposefully introduced into this community.

The important thing is Crime in the city is A poor economic will discourage growth A healthy city means more jobs, better education, greater investment for all.

Indeed, in this climate, no man is an island.

And that's what this It doesn't do everything it's not intended to.

You can't solve all the with one piece of legislation all the problems of the of the legislature.

But small things done are better What this bill does all the diverse boards which have the and the county elected representative council with absolute authority review budgets, and pass all bond issues.

But more importantly, this council which is the gives every member an equal voice in It says to all citizens, let us come together as equals.

Let us learn to one another and work together Tonight, I see the He lives in a great city.

He is black or he is white, he is Italian or he is an American child.

And that child in that than any politician's promise.

You know, for many of us, the American revolution was won.

The American Dream What I ask you to is to make that dream come it's an impossible dream..

The only answer And this is a bill of faith.

Faith in representative faith that people with and understand one another, and help and trust one another.

We must have faith in ourselves.

Faith in each other.

Franklin D. Roosevelt said, "The only limit of tomorrow will be Let us move forward with I ask your support (crowd cheers) - I'll admit, Lamkin's than I expected.

(Harrison and Howard laughing) Listen to this.

"The final debate in a great closing argument The Indianapolis Star best speech of the session.

- I thought it was a great response, - It held the audience well.

This idea of Unigov but there are a lot of The final vote is Maybe Lamkin's speech can - You know what?

It even reminded me of like in those summer days when a group of American a legal document called the There was a lot of But the ringing of new is simply who we became.

It's who and what we became.

We all work in the shadows don't we?

- (chuckles) It should What you're saying of what we're writing together.

When the Burkhart group's dream of creating a so it became sort of the - [[Narrator] Roll in favor of Unigov.

(crowd claps) After some wrap-up business, Governor Whitcomb on March 13, 1969.

It made stars of The dream of a new Then the floodgates opened.

Many of the new ideas, such as the Convention Center and the sports stadium at the Burkhart In 1974, the fledgling moved into the new built under Mayor and a decade later, under Mayor Bill Hudnut's the new Hoosier of the Indianapolis Colts, transferred from Baltimore.

The city became truly a (gentle jazz music) New groups took New people, such as Jim Morris, P.E.

MacAllister and Bill Hudnut were prominently among who carried on the creative and who turned Indianapolis it is today.

Unigov, according to many who became one of the most of city-county and after the amalgamation of Manhattan, Staten Island, the Bronx, Brooklyn, was the only other done without a When Burkhart member how they got the "Well we were dreaming a city, and we didn't let up.

We just kept our eye on ♪ Keep your eyes on the prize ♪ ♪ Hold on ♪ ♪ Hold on ♪ ♪ Hold on ♪ ♪ Hold on ♪ ♪ Hold on ♪ ♪ Keep your eyes on the prize ♪ ♪ Hold on hold on ♪ ♪ Paul and Silas ♪ Jail doors opened ♪ Keep your eyes on the prize ♪ ♪ Hold on ♪ ♪ Hold on ♪ ♪ Hold on ♪ ♪ Hold on ♪ ♪ Hold on ♪ ♪ Hold on ♪ ♪ Keep your eyes on the prize ♪ ♪ Hold on hold on ♪ ♪ The only thing we did wrong ♪ ♪ Stayed in the ♪ Keep your eyes on the prize ♪ ♪ Hold on ♪ ♪ Hold on ♪ ♪ The only thing we did right ♪ ♪ Was the day we ♪ Keep your eyes on the prize ♪ ♪ Hold on ♪ ♪ Hold on ♪ ♪ Hold on ♪ ♪ Hold on ♪ ♪ Hold on ♪ ♪ Hold on ♪ ♪ Keep your eyes on the prize ♪ ♪ Hold on ♪ ♪ Hold on ♪ ♪ The only chain ♪ Is the chain from ♪ Keep your eyes on the prize ♪ ♪ Hold on ♪ ♪ Hold on ♪ ♪ Hold on ♪ ♪ Hold on ♪ ♪ Hold on ♪ ♪ Hold on ♪ ♪ Keep your eyes on the prize ♪ ♪ Hold on hold on ♪ ♪ Hold on ♪ ♪ Hold on ♪ ♪ You've gotta hold on ♪ ♪ Hold on ♪ ♪ Keep your eyes on the prize ♪ ♪ Hold on ♪ ♪ Yeah hold on ♪ (gentle jazz music begins) (gentle jazz music continues) - Trying to bring other in the six broad it excluded schools But it did offer a framework in our community.

- It become obvious and at that time was that it And if some changes it would die on the rain.

(gentle jazz music continues) - Without that the without a vote of the people, without a referendum was blatantly unfair, it was imposing something You know, I till The biggest thing that and I believe perception was that Unigov a African American mayor of the City (gentle jazz music continues) (upbeat music begins) ♪ Hi everybody ♪ ♪ We're the fellas Highlighters ♪ We're causin' that big ♪ And we know everybody out ♪ But right now we got ♪ We wanna run into you baby ♪ ♪ A lil' thing we call ♪ Yeah baby you heard me right ♪ ♪ The Funky 16 Corners ♪ ♪ But first we gon' tighten up ♪ ♪ On this music a ♪ Come on in now horns oh ♪ - And the division in American and so therefore the idea of with one mayor, one was unthinkable, except that a great number of black and white said, "We can't live like there's no future (upbeat music continues) ♪ Don't move your feet baby ♪ Here we go now ♪ ♪ Hey hey baby I got - There's a merge in within A new leadership that and imagination and saying, we have a great community.

(upbeat music continues)