10 Jan 1984
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1984
Page
1
Governor Branstad plans a condition of the state address seeking about 30 million dollars over three years to fund Des Moines World Trade Center construction. He also proposes a 1 cent increase in the gasoline tax to 14 cents and a 10 dollar rise in four year driver licenses.
Governor Terry Branstad's condition of the state address will be broadcast on Iowa public radio and TV at 10 am today with a 9 30 pm replay. Senate leaders Jenkins and Hultman urge legislators to study the proposals for a few days before deciding their stance.
Des Moines lawmakers open the new session amid a looming revenue shortfall and election year. Senate Minority Leader Cal Hultman warns that cooperation or chaos hinges on budget plans and priority bills. Governor Branstad's proposals await his condition of the state address.
The Supreme Court upheld the convictions of four Cedar Rapids Teamsters officials for demanding union dues from non union truckers unloading at a 1976 construction site. Harry Wilford, Local 238 head since 1946, faces likely removal. Also convicted were Herman J. Casten Everett G. Dague and Herman Boeding.
Cedar Rapids reports 1983 burglaries 1852 up from 1982 and earlier years. Capt. James Gillen urges residents to lock homes and garages as warm weather aids thieves. Most break-ins show no force or weak locks, with snow blowers and tools common targets.
The Court will decide if states may require the Jaycees to admit women as full members, potentially affecting other men-only or religious and origin based groups. The decision could impact the Cedar Rapids chapter's dispute with the national organization, while noting the Jaycees' 1920 origin and 7,000 chapters nationwide.
A pithy saying notes that familiarity can soften contempt and reduce the sharpness of admiration, suggesting closer knowledge dulls the force of awe and surprise.
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