Bond tax turmoil stirs editors and officials over municipal bonds
Editorial in the Gazette argues federal taxation of state and local bond interest could end decades of low borrowing costs for governments. It notes Supreme Court limits, cites reactions from National League of Cities, and cites support from Senate Finance Chair Lloyd Bentsen and Rep. Dan Rostenkowski for preserving tax exemption. The piece favors keeping bonds tax exempt to maintain favorable rates for local borrowing and public projects.
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Feds
Beer Court
South Carolina
National Governors’ Association
High Court
Supreme Court
National League of Cities
Congress
Iowa
Washington
Senate Finance Committee
Lloyd Bentsen
Texas
Dan Rostenkowski
House
Ways and Means Committee
Bennett and the class size debate in education policy
A critique of Secretary William Bennett's stance on class size and learning effectiveness. The writer cites Paul Otteson’s April 22 letter asserting that larger classes reduce teaching quality and that responsive teachers matter more than student numbers. The piece suggests Bennett may push a conservative agenda to keep classes large and costs down.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Bennett
White House
Stockman
Speakes
Bennett
Paul Otteson
Bush to sharpen message on Dukakis and conservatism
The piece argues Bush will frame Dukakis as a budget busting liberal while preserving a limited role for the federal government in education. It questions conservatism’s credibility after eight years of Reagan and critiques Reagan era defense spending and arms control stances in contrast to Dukakis.
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Washington
George Bush
Department of Education
Bush
Michael Dukakis
Dukakis
Reagan
Senate
John H. Makin
American Enterprise Institute
Carter
Gorbachev
Letters defend troop deployments and risks near Honduras
Dennis A. Russ of Fort Bragg writes about being in Honduras during a tense period near the Nicaraguan border. He recalls long shifts, packed gear, and driving routes to Palmerola Air Base to chauffeur troops. He urges recognition for all soldiers, not just the complained son.
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Cedar Rapids
Honduras
Fort Bragg
N.C
Palmerola Air Base
82Nd
Hopkinton
Dennis A. Russ
Editorial on weekend traffic deaths and driving habits
Letter from Oliver Fore argues that seatbelt use did not cause fatalities and urges periodic driving tests for accident prone drivers. He suggests rest area exits, gravel road head on crashes, and overall driver behavior as factors, calling for patrol supervised testing to save lives.
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Highway Patrol
Oliver Fore
O Ave
Wrong building saved in Marion park planning debate
In Marion on 11th Street activists discuss saving a decayed Milwaukee depot roof as a park shelter versus removing it to protect the park. The piece weighs the building’s historic value and potential status as an attractive nuisance while suggesting Ole's Ham & Egger could have been a better historic landmark.
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11Th Street
Marion
Milwaukee
Phoenix
City Park Commission
Ole’s Ham & Egger
Fred Harvey
Safe Plant Design Calms Chernobyl Fears at Palo
A Cedar Rapids reader explains that the Duane Arnold reactor differs from Chernobyl, noting Palo's cooling system uses water to prevent graphite fires. He highlights safety measures and government oversight by Iowa Electric to reassure the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chernobyl
Palo
Duane Arnold
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Iowa Electric
Self-improvement for six youths seeking friends
A letter suggests that six young people who feel unable to find the "right one" should critique themselves and work on social skills. The writer notes universal traits and urges self-awareness to raise self-esteem and improve social lives.
In memory of James Schneekloth Schnek passes away April 16
Lynn L Kieler writes about the loss of her neighbor and friend James Schneekloth known as Schnek who died on April 16. She recalls their last sunny talk and his kindness while he planted two new trees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Schneekloth
Schnek
National Stuttering Awareness Week Stressed by NSP
Congress declared May 9 15 as National Stuttering Awareness Week. Stuttering affects over 3 million Americans and is not merely a nervous disorder. The National Stuttering Project advocates understanding to ease lives, especially of children, with contacts in Cedar Falls Iowa and San Francisco California.
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U.S
Congress
Aristotle
Moses
Marilyn Monroe
Clara Barton
Winston Churchill
Lewis Carroll
Isaac Newton
National
Cedar Falls
Waterloo
NSP
Angie Dr
Iowa
Seventh Ave
San Francisco
Calif
Fight to Protect Local Wildlife From Microwave Tower
Marilyn Wingert of 2734 Spruce Ave SE Cedar Rapids urges preservation of peace and wildlife habitat across Spruce Avenue. She notes recurring deer gatherings and mourning doves near her home and warns against a proposed microwave tower threatening the quiet woods.
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John Muir
Cedar Rapids
Spruce Avenue
Marilyn Wingert
Spruce Ave
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