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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1985
Page
3
The House Local Government Committee approved a measure allowing local governments to seek voter approval for local option taxes. The proposal aims to boost local revenue shares amid complaints of inequity.
Washington gave a cautious welcome to reports of an Arab framework for negotiations with Israel as President Reagan and King Fahd discussed chances for peace. Speakes urged direct talks at the table under UN 242 while noting lack of full details on Hussein Arafat contacts.
Fifty nine workers were hospitalized after inhaling chlorine gas at the Homer City generating station in western Pennsylvania. Officials said fumes rose when a tank was flushed and sludge overflowed. Most injured were treated with oxygen and X rays, with 15 admitted overnight. others reported shortness of breath, coughing, and eye or throat burning.
The Cedar Rapids Gazette established in 1883 by The Gazette Company publishes daily and Sunday at 500 Third Avenue SE Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406. Subscription rates include Carrier $2.25 per week Morning Editions and Sunday 7 issues $10.40 for 4 weeks $110.00 for 52 weeks. Other States and U.S. Territories $140.00 for 52 weeks. No mail subscriptions in areas with Gazette carrier service. The Associated Press holds exclusive republication rights for local news and AP dispatches. Postmaster address changes to The Gazette Company P.O. Box 511 Cedar Rapids Ia 52406.
A report to Gov. Branstad says Iowa agencies maintain 23 independent networks with little coordination causing duplicate equipment buys. The task force urges creating a state communications council with authority to review plans, consolidate networks, and use buying power to cut costs while projecting a doubling of spending over 5 to 10 years.
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