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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1971
Page
2
President Nixon unveils a $16.1 billion revenue sharing framework to lump dozens programs into six block grants starting in October. The plan targets urban and rural development education manpower training law enforcement and transportation with a first full year total of $5 billion and broader federal aid shifts to state and local discretion.
The President outlined reforms for community development programs within a new special revenue sharing plan aiming to provide funds at about 1 billion dollars for the second half of 1972. He noted postal service subsidies and a May 15 rate increase possibly lifting the first class letter rate from 6 to 8 cents. The agency faces a 21 percent cut with a 71.2 million dollar budget, while interior gains 135 million to 2.2 billion, reflecting loss of a 1 billion per year municipal waste grants. The EPA gains from the previous program, and a nationwide consumer protection commission is proposed. The FDA would see a 9.7 million boost to fund tougher chemical monitoring in foods.
A one hour travel program at the Cedar Rapids Public Library Wednesday will begin at 7 30 p m in the auditorium. Harold Spurrier of Travel and Transport Inc will moderate a film and slide show on Alaska. A travel book will be awarded as a free door prize to a attendee.
Walter Lee Rose 49 of Norway died Thursday afternoon after a brief illness. Born March 16 1921 in Norway he graduated from Norway High School in 1938 and served in World War II. He married Deborah Kacer February 14 1964 in Cedar Rapids and worked at Amana Refrigeration. Surviving: wife three children Jeffrey Michael Pamela mother Magdalene Rose two sisters Noble Brockschink and Mrs Donald Whitson brother Lewis. Services at United Methodist Church Sunday at 2 0 p.m. Friends may call at George Brush residence after noon Saturday.
Iowa senators condemn Gov. Ray and the Republican administration for an admitted 11 million dollar deficit. Sen. Hill, Messerly, and Schaben demand immediate budget cuts and explain steps to reduce spending by June 30. Schaben accuses Republicans of wasting a surplus left by Gov. Hughes and argues for accountability in the legislature.
The HACAP board approved a request to the state health department for 22028 in supplemental funds for family planning and medical services for those above Office of Economic Opportunity standards. Funds would cover March 1971 to June 1972. A 25000 loan for operating funds was authorized. New officers elected Ray Wheeler president Roberta Patrick vice president Mary Anderson secretary and Glen Brehm treasurer. New county board members from Jones and Linn seated. Johnson county to be seated after Feb 9 election. McGladrey Hanson Dunn and Co named to audit 1970 books.
President Nixon proclaimed National Safe Boating Week spanning the July 4 holiday period. The notice designates the week to promote safety on America’s waterways and points to federal observance.
Eastern Iowa servicemen gain promotions and commissions. David Fisher of Aplington becomes army specialist four in Germany. William Wolfe of West Branch earns specialist five. Kermit Oelberg of McGregor is promoted to Lt Colonel while at Fort Leavenworth. Robert Pringle Jr. of Iowa City advances to airman first class at Forbes AFB. Robert Franklin of Marion becomes sergeant in the air force serving in Japan. Martin Stramel of Des Moines area promoted to sergeant at Forbes AFB. Timothy McAleer of Independence commissioned second lieutenant in chemical corps after OCS at Fort Belvoir. Gary Kruempel commissioned ensign after NOCS at Newport RI.
The Richmond Stop Smog committee schedules a smell school for February 6 to educate residents on odors signaling different air pollution types and to raise awareness of local pollution issues.
Delmer Duffy a candidate for Cedar Rapids commissioner of public safety charges the incumbent delayed naming a fire chief leaving the city without a permanent or temporary chief beyond Iowa code limits. He spoke at Oren Carter home on Ford avenue NW about Jesse Hunter having retired Oct 19 1970 and cited section 365.11 limiting temporary appointments to 90 days.
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