Governor’s two messages outline fiscal discipline and tax ideas
Governor Ray told legislators that the state must live within its means and avoid tax increases while detailing a 15 point plan to hold down local property taxes. He proposed a county or city sales tax, a hotel tax, and quarterly corporate tax collection with a $35 million windfall, of which $25 million could fund a refund reserve. He urged broader reforms later, but omitted school reorganization and clear road fund reallocation guidance.
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State Supreme Court
Polk County
Iowan Peace Group Plans Cedar Rapids Arms Sales Seminar
Iowa chapter of the United Nations Association holds a Cedar Rapids seminar at Coe College Cherry Auditorium at 7 30 p m Tuesday on the world arms trade valued at about 18 billion dollars for 1973. The event aims to mobilize citizen input for Iowa's congressional delegation and to collect ideas to curb the illicit and dangerous trade involving third world troublemakers and various buyers.
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Cedar Rapids
Coe College
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Campaign to End Scribbling Promotes Legible Handwriting
A nationwide drive urged by the Writing Instrument Manufacturers Assn to curb illegible handwriting. It cites losses across industries, IRS delays, and billing errors, with National Handwriting Day on Jan 23 to boost tips for clearer letters and consistent slant.
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John Hancock
Defense cuts split public on budget and B 1 bomber
A Harris survey of 1,259 adults shows 43 to 40 percent oppose a $57 billion defense cut favored by Carter. Most favor maintaining or increasing defense, with 62 percent noting waste and 42 percent opposing the B 1 bomber. Public leans to balancing cuts with keeping U S strength ahead of Russia.
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Air Force
Letter to Editor on Gary Gilmore and justice system
Barbara Ripma writes about capital punishment, arguing it may deter crime and noting society should tip paper carriers. She references Gary Gilmore’s execution and reflects on justice, conscience, and social duties toward workers in cold Iowa.
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Iowa
Gazette Letters Policy Summary
Gazette editorial page invites readers to submit letters up to 400 words. Each writer may send one letter every 30 days. Submissions may be condensed or edited for clarity but not meaning. Anonymous publishing is not allowed. include name, address, readable signature, and a nonprintable telephone number for authentication. Content focuses on issues and events rather than personalities. poetry is not accepted.
Farewell warnings clash Ford and Ike on defense
The piece contrasts Ford and Eisenhower visions of national defense as Carter era debate opens. Ford warns against antimilitary sentiment and urges three strategic programs, including the Trident submarine and B 1 bomber, to maintain balance with the Soviet Union, while Eisenhower cautions about the military industrial complex and broad national balance.
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Vietnam
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