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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1983
Page
3
In Chicago politics blacks have not fared well but the strongest Democratic primary challenger to Mayor Jane Byrne is black U.S. Rep Harold Washington. The note appears in Nation page 10A and signals a pivotal race in Chicago politics.
Des Moines based firm promotes sophisticated barter deals in agribusiness as farmers seek relief from low grain prices. Swaps would link farmer implement dealer fertilizer supplier and feed salesman to conserve cash and keep operations moving.
Reagan's rural aid proposal draws attention as Iowa State's basketball team scores a big win. The article highlights political and sports figures, with a focus on rural development and athletics. The game result underscores the team's success and regional interest.
Open Sports Forum receives many letters criticizing Don Doxsie’s Iowa basketball column from last week. Readers express disagreement with his opinions and analysis.
In Des Moines the legislature weighs Branstad’s revenue push against Democratic changes to the federal tax deduction on Iowa returns. A proposed $15 000 threshold could raise $15 million to $40 million in state revenue, with partisan divides over taxable income and potential vetoes shaping a swift committee process.
Kathy Wilson, chairwoman of the National Women's Political Caucus, says Dee Jepsen misunderstands feminist goals and may shift emphasis to aiding homemakers. Wilson urges support for the Economic Equity Act and notes the gender poverty gap is largely economic.
Presidential hopeful Senator John Glenn plans a Cedar Rapids visit this week with an 8:30 a.m. Friday breakfast for supporters and a public appearance before noon. He will meet legislative leaders at the Statehouse Thursday morning and attend events at the Winter Beef Expo and a UAW fundraiser. Iowa office head Maureen Roach will supervise a second staffer, Don McDonough, as the campaign expands in Des Moines.
U S Representative Berkley Bedell plans to introduce a bill aimed at making road use taxes fairer for truckers. He proposes repealing the July 1984 increase on semitrailer fees and replacing it with higher diesel fuel taxes based on miles driven. Bedell outlined a 1 cent diesel tax rise in January 1984 and a further 3 cent hike the next year.
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