21 Feb 1981
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1981
Page
1
Linn County officials say the county cannot afford or require new voting machines. The Gazette editorial urges a tax rate cut on unearned income from 70 to 50 percent, while noting ongoing housing development interest in Oak Hill. Page references 11A, 6A, and 4A.
Mississippi Valley Dub and several teams post wins with notable margins including Dub Senior 65 over West 54 and Hempstead 42 over C.R. Wash 49. Other matchups include Lisbon 60 over Norway 80 and Upper Iowa West Central 87 to 4. Additional items list local briefs and comic notes.
A U S State Department report alleges Nicaragua’s revolutionary government aided Salvadoran insurgents since 1979 with indirect Soviet support. Haig calls El Salvador a matter of grave concern as McFarlane signals modest aid possible. a Nicaraguan pilot claims Managua leaders direct arms flights to Salvadoran rebels. The article notes further details and directs readers to page 2A.
Merimyx Club members enjoy a big band evening at the Embassy Club as Congenial 100 and Toujours Dansant keep ballroom traditions alive since the 1930s in Eastern Iowa. Story, page 5A.
President Reagan hinted at a voluntary Social Security option during a White House breakfast with about 125 editors. He suggested allowing individuals to waive participation if they can prove they are funding their own retirement, a remark not part of his formal remarks and aimed at gauging editor reactions.
President Reagan's austerity program drew stiff Democratic opposition in Congress. Budget Director Stockman defended the plan as he clashed with Rep. Henry Reuss while Democrats urged revisions to shield the poor. Senate intent to draft a blueprint for Reagan's cuts aims to exceed the $41 billion 1982 target.
Linn County 1981 82 budget shows a 12 cent levy per thousand with a tentative 1.9 percent rise to 6.16 for the main levy and an 8 percent total tax take rising to 18.857 million dollars. Officials say voting machine funding and other nonpriority items could be cut at the 7 30 p m March 9 hearing on the Linn County Courthouse third floor.
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