Marijuana A Tobacco Substitute Debate In Iowa House
Des Moines lawmakers debated whether marijuana could be a substitute for tobacco as they moved a bill to rewrite Iowa cigaret stamp laws. The subcommittee leaders proposed a tighter definition of cigaret, while Branstad and Daggett questioned if marijuana fell under substitute status. The bill proceeded to the floor with the existing definition retained.
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Ways Means Committee
Iowa
Terry Branstad
Blake Mills
Horace Daggett
Rkent
Iowa Senate considers privatized wine sales bill in Des Moines
In Des Moines Iowa the legislature saw 18 senators introduce a bill to permit private sale of wine containing less than 17 percent alcohol in grocery and other privately owned stores. Higher alcohol content wine would still be sold only in state liquor stores. Many Democrats were absent due to bad weather and Republicans used the absence to defeat two priority bills.
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Senate
Eugene Hill
Newton
Rites Set Friday For Florence Young
Florence J. Young 83 of Palo dies after short illness. Born Cedar Rapids Sept 2 1894 she married Oct 6 1909. Survived by three sons Francis G Cedar Rapids George Jr and Dale Palo. three daughters Blanche Fieseler Palo Mrs Glen Mulherin Cedar Rapids rural and Mrs Elmer Huerler Anamosa. 21 grandchildren two great grandchildren and Vern Meek Fort Wayne Ind whom they reared. Services Friday 10:30 at St Judes Cedar Rapids. Burial St Josephs Cedar Rapids. Rosary Thursday 7:30 p.m. at Teahen Cedar Rapids. Visitation 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday.
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Blanche Fieseler
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Cedar
Hearing Stated on Buchanan Budget
Independence Iowa reports the Buchanan county board of supervisors will hold a public hearing at 11 a.m. March 13 in the supervisor's office on a fiscal year 1978 78 budget totaling 3 416 532. The prior budget covered 18 months from January 1974 to June 1975 totaling 3 651 073. Taxation is estimated at 1 155 213 for 1975 76 with the rest from balances and receipts of 2 755 724. Property tax rates are 12 99 per 1 000 for incorporated areas and 20 97 per 1 000 for rural areas. The largest item is 1 485 800 for secondary roads. other allocations include general 872 845 emergency 60 728 poor 248 421 mental health and institutions 230 000 veteran affairs 29 561 court expense 128 170 4-H and fair 17 225 Bangs eradication 12 678 tuberculosis eradication 14 579 conservation 51 650 road clearing 45 000 sanitary disposal 61 000 county library 10 000 indemnification 1 275 and election expense 37 600.
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Buchanan County Board of Supervisors
The Cedar Rapids Gazette Publication Details
The Cedar Rapids Gazette established in the 18s by The Gazette Co delivers daily and Sunday editions from 4th Avenue SE Cedar Rapids Iowa 52404. Subscription rates listed include various weekly and 52 week options with specific prices and carriers. The notice notes postal handling and republication rights by The Associated Press for local news content in the newspaper.
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Aid to Cities Advocated by Rural Legislator
Des Moines reports Rep Otto Nealson urges towns to gain local option tax power with voter approval. If not, a state sales tax shared by municipalities and counties may be considered. He notes road and bridge needs while the Iowa League of Municipalities backs local option taxes.
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Otto Nealson
West Liberty
Nealson
Iowa League of Municipalities
Best Crack of the Week Award to Bert Priebe
Legislation notes award goes to Sen Bert Priebe who vented in the Iowa senate over a USDA official remark about farmers going broke. He quipped that when God passed out brains the USDA thought he pains and said it didn’t want any.
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Bert Priebe
D-Algona
U.S. Agriculture Department
Iowa Senate
USDA
Display case updates show Democratic leaders replacing 1974 Republicans
The statehouse rotunda display case, once showing 1974 Republican leaders and staff executives, has been updated to feature 1975 Democratic leaders. Rep. Andrew Varley, William Harber, and Ralph Brown are replaced by Dale Cochran, David Wray, and Clark Rasmussen.
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R-Stuart
William Harber
Senate
Ralph Brown
Dale Cochran
Eagle Grove
David Wray
Clark Rasmussen
Senate approves limited no knock provision in Iowa crime bill
Iowa Senate advances a restricted no knock arrest clause amid a long debate on the criminal code revision. The provision requires magistrate approval and aims to protect officers while limiting intrusions, with uniform requirements proposed to deter dangerous reactions. Opponents warn of safety and property risks and advocate stronger protections for residents.
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Iowa
Ray
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