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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 08, 1979

Page

38

Cedar Rapids Audit Shows Net Worth Over 157 Million

The Cedar Rapids fiscal 1978 audit, the first under a modified accrual basis, shows assets of 287,012,456 and liabilities of 129,751,268 for a net worth of 157,261,188. The report notes strong debt margins, upcoming bond needs for a new airport terminal and bridges, and pension shortfalls, with the full 157-page audit available at City Hall.

City of Cedar Rapids Robert McMahan McMahan Des Moines Ames McGladrey Hendrickson & Co Water Department McGladrey Information Service Department

No old dirty dollar bills for nation's congressmen

A UPI analysis of congressional perks shows lawmakers live in luxury while inflation bites the public. The House bank issues only new bills. perks include free parking plants gym discounts and a federal pension. Proposals seek a 50 dollar daily Washington tax deduction and expanded outside income rules while pay raises loom.

Washington UPI House of Representatives Congress Botanical Gardens Bute House Senate Ways and Means Committee

Gate at crossing taps to country music beat

A railroad crossing gate in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio began bouncing up and down to country tunes from WSLR since January. Officials suspect radio interference or atmospheric conditions. Chessie System crews screened out the music and monitor the gate daily. If problems persist, the city may cite the railroad for blocking a roadway beyond five minutes.

Cuyahoga Falls Ohio WSLR Chessie Dick Lumenello Francis Gary Akron Gary Robert Hunt

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