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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1978
Page
8
The piece argues for repealing all veterans exemptions and substituting an income tax credit to ease Iowa property tax burden. It notes historical context from World War II era exemptions and compares to California’s June 4 vote, urging legislative consideration soon. The analysis covers war veteran groups and non-owner veterans likely to be affected.
Louis Harris reports a nationwide rise in concern over privacy. A 71 percent plurality say everyday financial actions open the door to privacy surrender with high awareness of illegal and legal wiretapping, IRS data use, and credit-record sharing as major intrusions.
Letter argues conventional lifestyles fail to honor diverse talents and urges modern guidelines for affirming or discouraging unconventional living. It questions honesty, respect for rights, contractual duties, and equitable sharing in relationships arising from those lifestyles.
A Cedar Rapids reader laments ageism in medical care, recounting how doctors refuse elderly patients, warn of Medicare paperwork abuse, and urge political action. The letter questions lifestyle tolerance, urges support for unconventional explorers, and calls for contacting senators and doctors to stop elder discrimination.
President Carter weighs a capital gains tax cut from 49.1 percent toward 25 percent to spur investment, with Rep. Bill Steiger backing the measure. Support grows in Congress though risks whether Carter would veto. proponents say benefits reach wage earners and middle-class investors, with the minimum tax restored to pre-1969 levels.
The Gazette invites reader opinions with a 400 word limit and one letter per writer every 30 days. Submissions may be condensed or edited without changing meaning and are published with name and handwritten signature for authentication. Contact details include name address and telephone number for verification.
James J. Kilpatrick mocks a 1976 to 1977 housing dispute between Brigham Young University and the U S Department of Housing and Urban Development over off campus single sex housing. The piece traces the case, court rhetoric, and a June 8 seven page memo establishing that non students may not apply to single sex dorm wings.
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