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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1977
Page
4
Iowa senators voted 16 to 29 to kill a bill requiring self service stations to have attendants for handicapped drivers. Supporters argued it prevents discrimination, while opponents cited cost, loopholes, and robbery risks as reasons to defeat the measure.
William Lahey 53 of Dyersville died Monday in a logging accident on the Al Burds farm near Epworth. A chain saw incident caused fatal head injuries. He is survived by his wife Dorothy two daughters a son three grandchildren seven brothers and two sisters. Funeral services planned for Thursday at 10 30 a m at Basilica of St Francis Xavier in Dyersville with a Wake service Wednesday evening at Kra mers. friends may call Tuesday after 7 p.m.
Iowa lawmakers discuss a temporary halt on irrigation well permits amid concerns about water conservation. Rep. James Middleswart, once for the moratorium, questions the problem level, noting Iowa's fewer wells than Nebraska. Debate continues as backup applications exceed 850 and different views urge action.
The Mar-Mac Community School Board will cut up to two elementary positions for 1977-78 due to rising costs and declining enrollment. Superintendent Guy Ghan cites a 514000 salary budget and notes the need to decide by March 15 with a public hearing on March 9.
Oskaloosa students making a bank robbery scene drew police attention after a passerby reported an armed suspect. Cinema instructor Bill Bock said the group used a starter pistol and planned exterior shots at the Iowa Trust and Savings bank after filming interior gym scenes.
Des Moines reports Iowa nearly ends its Indochinese refugee program after two years. Jill Quam notes two refugee groups Viet Namese and Taidam from Laos, with 1,211 Laos refugees resettled in 38 or 39 counties and 50 communities. The job oriented plan aims to keep refugees working and off welfare.
Des Moines notes quoted Calvin Hultman calling the session a Democratic Disneyland over lack of property tax relief steps. Senate Democratic leader George Kinley retorted that someone is playing Mickey Mouse as the session disintegrates.
Twelve Republican members on the House Ways Means Committee voted against a bill aligned with Gov. Robert Ray’s property tax relief proposal. The controversy follows Hultman charging Democrats with inaction and leaves voters perplexed by political rhetoric.
The Tuesday forecast brings record highs for some, rain for farmers, and cool conditions on Wednesday with highs in the 40s. Extended outlook shows more rain or snow through Saturday. temps range from the 20s to 40s, with lows from 19 to 34 across Iowa. City highs vary from 72 in Council Bluffs to 41 in Dubuque. Need a second car Read Classified.
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