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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1982

Page

6

J F Hladky Jr Chairman of the Board of Directors

J F Hladky Jr serves as chairman of the board of directors guiding governance and strategic oversight for the organization.

J.F. Hladky, Jr Board of

Iowa freight trucks may owe more for highway wear

The Federal Highway Administration reports semis pay less than two thirds of their fair share for road damage, averaging 1000 plus dollars annually in 1977 versus a calculated 1777. Iowa studies echo mixed results, prompting calls for a state funding review and possible tax hikes to align with federal findings.

Iowa Federal Highway Administration Congress Federal Iowa Department of Transportation Feds General Accounting Office GAO IDOT

Peru Eyes 26 F-16s in FX program arms bid

The article discusses Peru seeking 26 General Dynamics F-16s under the FX program after rejecting U S fighter bombers in 1976. It notes the model would be range limited about 20 percent, aims to curb Soviet arms sales, boost U S-Peru ties, and create about 26 000 jobs, while acknowledging risks of arms deals to non allies and past embarrassments.

United States Peru General Dynamics U.S Labor Department Iran Israel Lebanon

Wetlands clash over 404 rules and the law

The piece chronicles a legal battle in Florida over the 404 section of the Clean Water Act. It highlights Bill Lambert's scallop shell disposal on dry land later deemed wetland, and cites other cases in Alma Georgia Cameron Louisiana and Wisconsin. The essay argues for reform to finish permit decisions in 90 days and defends the Act's ecological aim.

Corps of Engineers Congress Environmental Protection Agency EPA United States Bill Lambert Cape Canaveral Southern Seafood Company Lambert Corps Washington Legal Foundation Alma Cameron Appleton Wis Thomas Lake Shawano William R. Gianelli the Army For Civil Works White House Justice Department Florida Panhandle Apalachicola Bay Wisconsin Bumble

David Challed for Cedar Rapids at large school board

Supportive letter praising David Challed as a strong at large candidate for Cedar Rapids school board in September. Describes his justice sense and qualifications as attorney with Legal Services of Iowa, budget and finance experience, Kirkwood instructor, and former Iowa Civil Liberties Union director.

David Challed Cedar Rapids Mr. Challed Legal Services of Iowa Kirkwood Community College The Iowa Civil Liberties Union

Property tax spike prompts reader questions and concerns

A letter complains property taxes rose 25 percent amid wage cuts and layoffs, calling for a smaller increase and noting federal withholdings fell. A second letter praises a neighbor who rescued a boy from a dangerous sewer area, thanking his quick actions and condemning unnecessary risk.

Remembering Simpler Times and Shifting Rights

A reflective letter contrasts past convenience and perks with modern rights laws. It recalls smoking in restaurants, strikes for small raises, no unemployment insurance, open doors at night, credit grocers, and community trust, then muses on luck and language with broad social observations.

Cedar Rapids praised for Babe Ruth team hospitality

A group of Cedar Rapids hosts expresses warm appreciation for an outstanding Babe Ruth Baseball team visiting their city. They highlight the players as gentle, well mannered, and a credit to Cedar Rapids and the sport, inviting the team to return anytime.

Cedar Rapids

Independent candidate champions vision over party in 52nd District

A public endorsement praises Brian Shawn Gallagher as an independent for state representative. The writer urges voters to support a candidate who acts for the people, not the party, citing courage, idealism, and adherence to founding ideals.

Brian Shawn Gallagher Shawn

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