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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1982
Page
10
The Senate and House agreed on a bill curbing corporate tax loopholes while adding a 12 percent top rate for corporations earning over 250000. The package also includes accelerated depreciation for new equipment and IRAs aimed at individuals, sparking GOP and Democrat opposition over future state revenues and windfalls.
Lawmakers push tighter penalties by barring permits to those heading to drinking drivers school and for deferred sentence offenders. Johnson denounces permits as idiocy while the House frees permits for those who take chemical tests and are found guilty, citing job preservation concerns.
Gable notes inflation driven furloughs follow a prior strike and firings reducing staff. Each employee faces a 900 to 1100 dollar cut on top of a 4.8 percent raise. The Cedar Rapids Flight Service Station will remain open with reduced staff and limited coverage, impacting general and corporate pilots most.
Witnesses described a blast that demolished a one story house after a package was reported at the scene. Neighbors recalled screams and shock as investigators from the county Arson Squad examined the incident amid speculation of delivery prior to the explosion.
The record lists lawmakers voting yes or no on an amended business incentive bill. Republicans total 55 votes with 52 yes and 3 no. Democrats total 43 votes with 22 yes and 21 no. One seat remains vacant after Rep. Kenny Miller's death.
The report notes the hotel skywalks were redesigned from continuous to interrupted hanger rods. The fourth-floor walkway, suspended by a single rod set, failed as rods pulled through the box-beam connection under excess load. A distorted third-floor walkway remained standing, with separate suspension.
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