26 Feb 1981
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1981
Page
1
The page notes an Iowa farmer’s long battle with the Iowa Conservation Commission and his push for backing of his cause as the paper highlights local discontent and advocacy.
A Cedar Rapids man speaks on hunger and proposes a personal plan to help the needy. He argues the haves should give to the have nots and outlines how his approach could work, signaling a push for action. Also notes that three metro wrestlers reach the Class 3A finals in Des Moines.
A reader reports mail delays and losses with letters addressed to Occupant. The complaint highlights ongoing postal service problems and requests improved handling to ensure delivery.
President Reagan signed a new set of spending reductions to keep the 1982 budget at 695.5 billion dollars. Budget Director Stockman said the cuts were item by item and aimed to hold the deficit to 45 billion while protecting key social programs. Republicans faced opposition from the Budget Coalition and Democrats who argued the plan hurts the poor and ignores energy issues.
Tax levies for fiscal year 1981 82 look lower than 1980 81 in Linn County though higher factors like valuations and public hearings may affect final bills. Basic levies for Cedar Rapids city district and county are set to ease, with Linn County up slightly.
The United States has sent its first naval adviser to El Salvador bringing total U S advisers there to 20 with five more due within days and up to five five man teams considered. The move could raise total advisers to about 50 excluding embassy attaches. The six new Navy advisers will train Salvadoran sailors in counterinsurgency while avoiding combat missions.
Linn Sheriff Don Sawyer says jail capacity would drop from 79 to 44 inmates if the proposed standards take effect. The meeting with Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller and local law enforcement occurred amid plans for potential appeals and discussions of regional jail options.
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