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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1979
Page
8
Governors proposal to refund 50 million from state surplus taxes dominates a heated session. Lawmakers worry one time money delays long range tax relief and tax structure reform. Some back indexing and credits while Sen Kinley proposes suspending the 3 percent sales tax in July.
An Iowa article argues for private shooting preserves as year round hunting venues. It notes benefits like reduced fuel use, safer hunting, and local economic potential, while acknowledging anti hunting critics. The piece also touches on broader Middle East politics with a provocative Iran reference.
The piece argues after tax profits in 1978 seem strong but rely on inflation, depreciation tricks, and inventory gains. It cites IBM, GM, Exxon, and AT&T as top earners while warning that true earnings and retained capital are far lower once adjustments are made. Strong entities cited include General Electric, Business Week, and the Los Angeles Times Syndicate.
A tongue in cheek guide detailing a stubborn buyer's plan to resist new-car purchases. The speaker outlines a four step test based on cost limits set by a parent’s house price, on road tests with a full caravan of family and supplies, a rainwater exposure check, and a dashboard plastic peel test before deciding whether to buy. The piece pokes fun at car lust and economic impact.
The piece details Curacao and the Netherlands Antilles as offshore tax havens leveraging a 1955 tax treaty to let foreign buyers gain large tax advantages on US cropland. It notes no local capital gains tax, US estate tax avoidance via offshore corporations, and a 3 percent Dutch Antilles tax versus 30 percent US rates. The NY office promotes offshore benefits, warning Americans it’s not for them.
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