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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1979
Page
4
DES MOINES Republican leaders consider indexing the income tax to inflation and discuss modifying the inheritance tax amid budget pressures. Lawmakers form subcommittees to study the proposal while a separate urban revitalization bill moves forward.
The Hawkeye Area Boy Scout Council reports 4 579 Cub Scouts advanced last year, up 500+, with 1 219 Boy Scouts advancing and 53 earning Eagle rank. Eagle rate exceeds national average. annual recognition dinner set for March 17 at Stouffer's Five Seasons. Merit badges total 3 489 across 131 types, led by First Aid 325 and Citizenship 262.
The Marion Community Center lists a busy week of events and classes including art, round dances, basketball, and completion classes for high school students. Readings note open gym times, baton and dance classes, and Head Start activities.
Luther V. Trent of 1125 Ninth St SE was re elected president of the Hawkeye Area Community Action Program board for an unprecedented third term. The 1979 80 officers named were Frank Knipfer vice president Emery Rhodes treasurer and Ed Shima secretary. New board members added bring total to 24 including Harry Horak Robert Buelow Merlin Moore Mary Jo Guffey Minnie Jackson and Lola Cameron from various county boards and Cedar Rapids districts.
A five state American Contract Bridge League district tournament will be held Tuesday at 7 30 p m in the Kenwood Park Presbyterian Church parlors Cedar Rapids Iva Water 2044 Grande Ave SE will direct the event From 12 to 15 tables are expected and all proceeds go to charity Also noted is the 1917 break in relations with Germany after unrestricted submarine warfare in World War I.
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