09 Jan 1983
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1983
Page
1
As the 70th General Assembly opens, leaders warn of a possible $60 million deficit for fiscal 1983. Speaker Avenson argues budgets have been austere for three years. Branstad says revenue measures and spending cuts may avert a deficit, with a potential $10 million surplus. A sales tax hike appears popular but not assured.
Inside Lake Mills community excitement as Iowa’s governor nominees face the big switch. Chris Branstad, wife of the future first family, expresses hopeful feelings about the coming administration. Edward and Rita Branstad of Forest City comment on their son’s rising political trajectory. Lieutenant governor-elect Anderson outlines plans to strengthen the economy.
Des Moines reports Terry Branstad vows to create 180000 new jobs in five years while serving as Iowa's 39th governor. He aims to keep Iowa in the black without broad tax increases and will work weekly with the Iowa Development Commission to attract industry. He expects the 1983 legislative session to focus on balancing the budget taxes and spending.
Sunday spotlight notes the Iowa prairie once vast and fertile, now heavily cultivated and drained leaving few plant species. It compares this loss to Amazon rainforest deforestation, driven by cattle ranching mines agriculture and oil fields, as described by National Geographic writer Peter White in the current issue.
President Reagan announced he would send Vice President George Bush to speak to the Committee on Disarmament in Geneva after talks with Soviet and Western leaders. He called for credible negotiations and warned the Soviets against dividing NATO, signaling cautious but active pursuit of arms progress.
A husband quips while planning a family budget that begins with food clothing and shelter. He notes they have two choices, signaling a lighthearted take on frugal living within a domestic context.
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