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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1978
Page
1
A veteran Cedar Rapids police officer received a three day suspension after a gun incident in the parking lot of a local union hall. The note mentions displacement from interstate construction, school and park expansion and business development, and asks which agencies assist former residents in finding housing.
A proposed measure in the Iowa Legislature seeks to broaden gubernatorial authority at the expense of the state Transportation Commission. The bill would redefine appointment and oversight powers, affecting how the commission operates and its independence.
A review praises John Davidson's concert at the Paramount Theater paired with the Cedar Rapids Symphony. The performance, staged on short notice, earns high marks for artistry and energy, reflecting a bright reception from local audiences.
NASA announced 35 new astronauts including the first six women and the first three Black crew members. Among the Americans are Iowa natives George D. Nelson and Loren J. Schriver, both mission specialists, with backgrounds in astronomy and astronautics. The group will report to Johnson Space Center July 1 to train for the space shuttle program in the 1980s.
Thousands gathered in St Paul to bid farewell to Sen Hubert H Humphrey a longtime champion of the underdog. President Carter Vice President Mondale and former President Ford planned to attend a simple service at 2 p m at House of Hope Presbyterian Church with remarks by Carter Mondale and Rev Robert Schuler. Music by Isaac Stern Eugene Istomin and Robert Merrill complemented readings by Rabbi Max Shapiro and Archbishop John Roach.
On today's second semester start, at least 46 students were sent home for not meeting the new state immunization law. Linn-Mar junior high had one student affected, Cedar Rapids districts reported about 25 elementary and 20 junior high students, with Cedar Rapids high school students receiving an extension to March 6.
Israel and Egypt endorse an active U S role in Middle East peace negotiations. Dayan approves the conference agenda including principles for a comprehensive settlement, Judea Samaria Gaza guidelines, and peace treaty elements under UN 242. Vance travels to Israel after U S compromise on the Palestinian issue agenda.
An Associated Press examination finds about one third of American real estate is tax exempt, with exemptions granted to churches, cemeteries, parsonages, dorms, YMCAs, veterans and fraternal groups, and senior citizens. The Census Bureau tracks these exemptions but records are sparse, as tax exempt rolls rise nationwide, especially in aging Northeastern states. Please turn to Page 2.
Iowa City officials say tax exemptions for federal state and nonprofit lands strain the tax base. Harold Donnelly and Robert Vevera cite University of Iowa property and land holdings in Coralville Reservoir and Lake Macbride areas as examples. Authorities urge action to address the exemption burden on cities and counties.
The Gazette reports that a problem with the paper web during press runs caused multiple stoppages delaying Sunday morning editions. Staff in the press and mail rooms, drivers, and carriers faced hours of work and altered delivery schedules as the issue was resolved.
In Cedar Rapids, more than 200 million dollars in property is exempt from taxation representing about 14 percent of the total. 1976 figures show taxable property at 1.2475 billion and exempt value at 203.051 million with exemptions by category including school church and hospital properties. The state law Chapter 161 lowers rates on land kept as fruit tree and forest reservations with 402.64 acres currently reserved. In Linn County over 5,300 acres are designated under the same provision.
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