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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1983
Page
8
Iowa Commerce Commission and utilities implement stricter winter cutoff protections with a standard notice, 12-day advance written notice, and steps to reconnect. Delays exist for health related cases up to 60 days, and payment plans of up to 12 months are encouraged to prevent disconnections.
The Detroit Public Library showcases Oz memorabilia, while a citizens group seeks funds to buy a first edition of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum, published in 1900. Detroit banned the book until 1972 for outdated depictions, raising questions about cultural memory and timing.
A Dallas family thanks Cedar Rapids residents for a warm reception in a cold climate after relocating. They praise the local real estate agent and store clerks, crediting Cedar Rapids with friendly, hospitable help during the move and emphasizing that warmth outlasts the weather.
A reader praises The Gazette for increased notices of events in Iowa City and nearby towns. He cites diverse sources, educational offerings at Hancher, and broader coverage beyond Cedar Rapids as a valuable improvement for all ages.
The column critiques Reagan’s radio pledge to keep Marines in Lebanon until internal stability exists and foreign forces depart. It questions feasibility, cites Congress limits, and notes Ford’s call to end the mission. It compares presidential messaging to policy, and warns of political fallout.
Mississippi lawmakers proposed tax free bonds issued by cities and counties to back expanding industries. The idea aimed to lower borrowing costs for new industry projects while keeping debt repayment in the hands of the funded firms, a welfare measure debated as progress stalled.
The Congressional Budget Office warns IDRs will drain 3 to 4.4 billion from government revenue by 1986 as states lean on tax exempt bonds for nonessential projects like golf courses and an adult bookstore. Critics call it big business welfare while supporters cite development benefits and job creation. Congress plans new limits, including a remodeling ban, with proponents and opponents debating the measure.
A Gazette editorial argues for using industrial development revenue bonds IDRBs to spur growth without taxpayer burden. Cedar Rapids shows bonds from 1973 to mid 1982 totaling 68.7 million spurred 360 jobs, 33.8 million in property value and 1.097 million to the city treasury with potential for 300 more positions. The 1983 outlook includes an 8 million issue to remodel Montrose Hotel into a shopping mall, illustrating the tradeoffs and risks with future federal limits.
Analysts argue industrial development revenue bonds bring tax revenue via reflow despite CBO losses. A Chicago study lowers IRS impact, suggesting net positive tax effects while supporting urban investment. Critics warn removal would hurt downtown development and city growth.
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