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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1976
Page
8
Governor task force urges that any local sales tax be used to offset property taxes, but cities warn total city revenue remains unchanged. Lawmakers face broader funding needs and potential local option taxes to fund new programs without worsening tax burdens.
A Congressional Quarterly wrapup shows nonpartisan FCPC received 42 complaints in 1976, down from 51 in 1974 and a record 84 in 1972. Democrats filed 24 complaints to 18 from Republicans, signaling improving election practices and voter sophistication as calls to curb dirty tricks grow.
AFL-CIO pushes for John Dunlop return as labor secretary despite Black and Women’s caucus opposition. They also seek to veto Harold Brown as defense secretary, while some unions urge a stance on national security. Carter faces a dilemma as labor unity strains amid rival pressures.
Los Angeles Times Syndicate argues the transition between Ford and Carter risks government inaction during the interim. It urges joint action on crucial issues like steel prices and Philippines base negotiations, praising current courtesy and urging cooperation to avoid past sharp transitions.
A reader urges support for Jimmy Carter as the 39th president, argues against mocking him, and stresses national unity. They critique drunk driving arrests as a tax issue and call for solutions to reduce alcohol-related harm while questioning government taxation and policy.
In Linn county, Last May Center Point residents rejected a $1.1 million school bond, citing extreme poverty. Critics warn the district could be overtaxed and lose support for a viable school if the measure passes or fails. State officials predict enrollment drops and calls for more funding, or potential district reorganization.
A reader argues Cedar Rapids growth will not shift to Center Point, urges more classrooms over a varsity gym, warns of inflation and tax burden, and appeals to fund basic education for the community.
A sardonic reflection on politicians who seek show of sympathy over intellectual engagement. The piece criticizes public figures for appealing to emotion rather than policy or reason.
A reader writes to the editor after decades of readership, declaring a long habit of reading the paper and expressing a personal grievance. The brief letter opens a dispute over drunk driving blame and calls for attention to the issue.
The phrase suggests a poetic view of renewal: love requires fresh growth each season and enduring care to thrive throughout life. (Note: source text fragment provides a brief, reflective sentiment.)
The piece argues senior intelligence officials press Carter to relax Levi's strict wiretap standards. Levi's refusal to authorize taps in a hypothetical case, plus GAO findings, show no proven need for broad tapping. Carter should back judicially authorized taps, with broader civil liberties legislation to rein in FBI CIA powers.
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