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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1982
Page
3
After thousands of letters protesting a special tax deduction for legislators the House voted to repeal the 75 dollar daily deduction Congress approved last year. The move comes amid broader political signals and public backlash.
Columnist Tom Braden discusses the tension between supporting Israel and disapproving of its methods. He notes the conflict between Israel's security and moral ideals, and how violent acts threaten both. Authorities or other named entities are not specified beyond Israel.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped below 800 during a continuing downtrend. The market retreat sparked by investor concerns is noted on page 4C under Money.
The Farm Crisis bill seeking expanded federal agriculture supports hit a major snag as the House Agriculture Committee chair and the top Republican warned against moving it to the floor. They argued that amendments could jeopardize the entire farm program.
About 1,200 ERA supporters packed the Illinois State Capitol rotunda as testimonies were heard from both sides. The House defeated a rules change requiring a simple majority, seen as doom for ERA passage in Illinois. The amendment needs three more state ratifications by June 30 to become part of the Constitution.
Linn County's annual delinquent property tax list reflects tough economics with many owners unable to meet obligations. The sale date is June 21 and certificates of purchase are issued when taxes go unpaid. Auditor Merle Kopel discusses high delinquency, vacancy rates, and potential loans to cover debts as the county considers tax deed actions for three year delinquents.
Tax lists show Kopel owning about 25 rental properties with several vacancies and arguing the tax matter is private. Deputy Jim Morgan appears on the delinquency list, though most properties are tied to Kopel. Cedar Rapids Jaycees and Junior Achievement owe sums due to filing exemptions mix ups, with a July 1 state bill to forgive back taxes for some non profits.
Betty Marie Mentry, 45, is charged with manslaughter after her 8-year-old son Steven Mentry died. Officials say a counselor advised using weight to restrain a child, and Steven died after being sat upon for about three hours. Authorities allege the lungs were crushed and brain death occurred from asphyxiation.
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