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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1977
Page
5
Iowa lawmakers consider new red and white identification badges for Senate secretaries and house clerks. Flap over badge colors may force spouses to buy new outfits. The note recalls recent Miller family shifts between house and senate chambers.
Iowa lawmakers push to restore capital punishment citing Gary Gilmore’s Utah execution, with support from former opponents. Governor Ray rejects expansion, citing belief that killing is not deterred. Senate leaders cite public support and past doubts resolved by the Utah case.
In Des Moines and Dubuque a Dubuque lawyer and a Des Moines attorney with a labor leader father figure as Carter early backer vie for the two U.S. attorney posts in Iowa. Roger B. Owens leads candidates for the southern district while James Reynolds heads the northern district bid. Final picks hinge on Washington screenings and weeks of deliberation with Iowa congressional leaders weighing possible appointments.
Des Moines legislators push to encourage consolidation of Iowa school districts before considering ISEA funding changes. Subcommittee reviews ways to merge districts or raise minimum student counts, with key proposals from Rep. Baker and Rep. Horn. Patchett warns against statewide mandates but seeks reform to curb costs and meet standards.
The Gazette Co established in 1883 publishes daily and Sunday editions from 500 Third Ave SE Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406. Subscription rates list weekly carrier and mail options with annual prices and restrictions noting AP news republication rights.
Congressman Jim Leach of Iowa named John Butler as his legislative assistant Butler hails from Iowa and worked in the International Economic Affairs Department of the National Association of Manufacturers Butler will monitor pending legislation assist with legislative initiatives and liaise with the district on matters
William Plymat, former state senator and temperance advocate from Des Moines, hand delivers letters to House Speaker Cochran and Senate Leader Kinley opposing wine sales in groceries. He cites state age limits and notes past efforts with Sen. Elizabeth Miller to raise the drinking age, now revived.
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