Iowa Praised for Manufacturing Climate by Georgia Expert
H McKinley Conway of Conway Research said Iowa offers several inducements for manufacturing including tax incentives and bond financing. He noted room for sales tax exemptions on new equipment and cited bureaucracy as a major site selection factor. Others at the Des Moines meeting warned about product liability costs and rising power rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DES Moines
Georgia
Iowa
H. McKinley Conway
Conway Research, Inc
Conway
Iowa Manufacturers Assn
Robert Mills
FMC Corp
Philadelphia
Des Moines Rodeo Spotlight on Cowboy Tommy Caldwell
Des Moines carries a profile on Tommy Caldwell, 26, a top world bull rider from Henryetta Oklahoma. He averages 125 rodeos a year and earned 12 000 to 15 000 last year after expenses, describing modern rodeo life and his confidence in his skills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Tommy Caldwell
Mike Lane
Caldwell
International Rodeo Assn
Lane
Henryetta
Okla
Rodeo Riders Hurt Yet Ready For Next Meet
Red Caddy leather chaps and rider prep rituals frame a rodeo scene as injuries surface. A friend recalls December crush on an ankle after a bull stepped on him while Lane and Caldwell attempted to ride. Caldwell exits with quick buck, then both gather gear and look to Henryetta next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caldwell
Gardner
Lane
Henryetta
Senate Denies Ray Funds for Iowa Office in Washington
Iowa Senate blocks a $72,000 request to establish an Iowa office in Washington as part of a 1977 78 appropriation bill. Gov. Robert Ray had pushed for the office with backing from Sen. Elizabeth Shaw, while opponents argued current delegation staff suffices. The bill, passed 48 0, moves to the House with other appropriations for the legislative and state offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Robert Ray
Iowa Senate
Iowa
Washington
Elizabeth Shaw
Davenport
Ray
House
Shaw
Neal Smith
Fourth
Smith
Joseph Coupal
Iowa Highway
Hawkeyeland
Legislative Service Bureau
Legislative Fiscal Bureau
Iowa City woman sues physician for 200000 in crash
Judith A. Romine of Iowa City files a 200000 suit in Johnson County District Court against Dr. Steven T. Tveete alleging he struck her with his car at a downtown Iowa City intersection on March 5 1975 then fled the scene. The petition charges dangerous reckless speeding under alcohol influence and failure to stop. Romine alleges serious permanent injuries including leg damage pelvis skull fracture and facial injuries.
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Iowa City
Judith A. Romine
Johnson County
Steven T. Tveete
Des Moines
Urbandale
Polk County
Samuel Copeland
Illinois
Copeland
Beverly Davis
Iowa Citian Sues To Halt Carter Show
A retired Iowa City man filed in U S district court to block Carter radio talk show Saturday. He seeks protection for ideas aired as personal property. Government says no injunction heard yet. letters have been sent to 450000 citizens and groups asking for unsolicited energy policy input.
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DES Moines
Iowa City
U.S
Carter
William Dennis
Dennis
White House
Jody Powell
Energy
James Schlesinger
Census Bureau
League of Women Voters
Washington, D.C
Appropriations Bill Passes In Iowa Senate
A bill allocating 6,870,512 for 1977 78 to state agencies, agriculture fairs, and economic development gained Senate approval 46 to 1. An amendment by Sen. Elizabeth Shaw sought to boost the Iowa development commission’s 1,622,207 by about 18,000 to hire another staffer in Germany. The package includes 141,477 for the German office, 4,904,605 for agriculture, 75,800 for fair grounds, 207,900 for agricultural societies, 10,000 for premiums, and 50,000 for the dairy commission. The measure advances to the Iowa House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Senate
Elizabeth Shaw
Davenport
Iowa Development Commission
Germany
Iowa
Department of Agriculture
Iowa Dairy Industry Commission
Iowa House
Cedar Rapids Gazette Pricing and Publication Details
The Cedar Rapids Gazette established in 1883 by The Gazette Co. publishes daily and Sunday at 500 Third Ave SE Cedar Rapids IA 52406. Subscription rates by carrier and mail are listed, with different terms for afternoon, weekend editions, and out of state territories. The Associated Press holds exclusive republication rights for local news and AP dispatches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Gazette Co
Third Ave. SE
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Gazette
Associated Press
Also Mentioned on This Page
Don Beman
Phillip A. Goddard
Tension Envelope Co
Goddard
Robert J. Bevenour
Bevenour
Nissen Corp
By Susanne Schafer
Steve Gander
Gander
Asso
America
Oklahoma
Frank Nyeahha
Office of Citizens’ Aide
Lieutenant Governor’s
Executive Council
Council of State Governments
Citian
Ford
University of Iowa
College of Business Administration
Allan Gilmour
Ford Motor Credit Co
Dearborn
Mich
Gilmour
Mobil Foundation, Inc
Center For Labor and Management
C.R. Lumber Co
C.R. Lumber
Bill Malloy
Diamond Store
Malloy Jewelers
Second Ave. SE
First National Auto
Us First
First National Bank/Loans
Marion
Second Street
S.W
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