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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1969
Page
6
Gov. Robert Ray calls for repealing the sales tax credit on income tax returns, drawing mixed reactions from Iowa Senate leaders. Republicans praise a balanced no tax increase approach, while Democrats warn repeal raises taxes on the poor and boosts liquor and license fees.
Iowa House members react to Governor Ray's budget claiming no tax increases, while opponents argue the repeal of the sales tax credit amounts to a hidden tax on the poor. Lawmakers praise education funding, urban division, and efficiency though several cite potential tax shifts affecting low and middle incomes.
Linn county legislators share mixed views on Governor Ray budget proposal. Senators Potter Kosek and Weimer praise balance no tax rise and focus on Cedar Valley paths, social services, and education. Others warn of tax cuts versus deficits and urge careful study of school, transport, and development programs.
A 37 member Iowa Law Enforcement Academy class will graduate at Camp Dodge Friday with Governor Ray speaking at 2 p.m. in the recreation hall. East Iowa participants include Linn County deputy sheriff T. J. Reuter Marion police Rex B. Bonebrake Coralville police Harry Malichy Jr. Monticello policeman David Lee Tschantz Iowa City policeman Thomas P. Walden and Waukon policeman Richard Zahn.
A bill in Des Moines would grant teachers the right to negotiate salaries and terms of employment while banning strikes. It requires good faith bargaining by local boards and would outlaw strikes or concerted refusal to work. The measure stems from Iowa State Education Association and School Boards Association discussions.
Officials told the Illinois commerce commission that the Milwaukee road lost about 1 843 000 dollars operating two pairs of Chicago to Omaha trains the City of Portland City of Denver and the City of Los Angeles City of San Francisco Both pass through Marion They propose consolidating service to one passenger train in each direction daily
Gov. Robert Ray backs allowing the board of regents to issue revenue bonds to finance new academic buildings at the University of Iowa Iowa State University and University of Northern Iowa. Republicans warn of high interest and loss of legislative control, signaling tough footing despite potential long term needs.
A bill filed in Des Moines proposes a 72 hour wait between firearm sale and delivery. Sponsored by Rapids residents and six others the measure requires sellers to retain weapons in their possession for 72 hours after the sale to curb impulsive crimes.
The 40 member Clear Creek high school band directed by Roger Wheeler will perform a winter concert Sunday at 3 p.m. in the Oxford school gymnasium with no admission charge.
Peoples Natural Gas Co of Omaha announces rate increases for 27 Eastern Iowa communities served from the Northern Natural Gas pipeline. Residential bills rise about $8 annually or 65 cents monthly with higher boosts for commercial users. Applies to Anamosa Arlington Calmar Delhi Dyersville Edgewood Elkader Epworth Farley Fayette Guttenberg Hopkinton Hawkeye Lamont Luana Manchester Maquoketa Monona Monticello Ossian Postville Ridgeway St Olaf Strawberry Point Waukon West Union Worthington.
Thomas Sweeney, son of Mr and Mrs Hugh Sweeney, has been moved to a LaCrosse hospital for treatment of a broken leg from a recent fall. This is the same leg injured in a previous automobile accident last June.
Mrs Milton Bodenkamp has been appointed chairman of the Easter Seal campaign in Delaware county. The campaign begins March 1.
The Cedar Rapids Gazette lists publication details at 500 Third Ave SE Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406. It includes subscription rates for carrier and mail editions, with night and Sunday editions, art editions, and restrictions on mail subscriptions where carrier service exists.
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