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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1980
Page
5
Iowa lawmakers weigh cost against debate as land use legislation stalls in both chambers. Senate leaders cite potential first year costs near 600000 dollars with rising annual expenses, while House leaders fault Senate delays. Also reported: weak revenue outlook and potential $14 million in Social Services funds, CPI based education aid fix, and a stalled energy bond measure.
In Des Moines a new telecommunications device or TDD will be installed in the Iowa House to allow deaf Iowans to message legislators by typing on a typewriter like unit. Deaf Services of Iowa provides the device which will be tested before next year's session. The TDD number is 1 515 281 3221 and callers must state name and number and the target legislator through the device.
Y-North at 1800 46th St. NE hosts kid programs during spring break. Kids n Cameras runs Thursday and Friday with fees 3 to 4.50 plus a 7.50 materials camera kept. Gymnastics clinic runs Tue–Thu, noon to 2. Games and snacks listed. pre register by phone. 3 on 3 tournament Mon and Fri noon to 2 with 3 member teams and 3 entry fee.
On this date in 1621 the Mayflower sailed from Plymouth Massachusetts marking its first return voyage to England. The voyage carried passengers and crew seeking to end their stay in the New World and return home aboard the historic ship.
Linn County Judge Robert Osmundson upheld the certificate of need issued for Discovery Village to build a housing development for mentally disabled adults in northeast Cedar Rapids. The Northbrook Residents Association has vowed to appeal to the Iowa Supreme Court after years of legal challenges and city rezoning delays.
The Gazette delivers a concise briefing on the day's state legislature actions including bill introductions votes committee schedules and key player remarks with emphasis on members and chamber proceedings.
United Press International reports at least 2,000 Iowa workers were laid off amid a deepening recession. White Farm Equipment in Charles City cut 700, Winnebago Industries in Forest City 800, U S Homes in Boone 174, Armstrong Tire in Des Moines 97, and Younkers stores idled 106 full time positions. Some workers may be rehired by late April while Winnebago’s furloughs extend indefinitely with about 900 employees still on site.
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