Editorial urges top-level control of state taxes over local spending
The Iowa Taxpayers Association analyzes the $254.6 million per year Iowa budget for 1965 67 arguing increases come from new programs not inflation and population growth It warns local controls fail to curb taxes when state mandates and salary linked bills push local property tax bills higher It advocates limiting state tax growth at the top and scrutinizing statewide spending decisions It notes local bills tying pensions to active salaries raise taxes no matter local action
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NITS
Iowa Taxpayers Association
Hughes
Association
Iowa
House
UCS
Linn
UGN
United Fund
Linn County Supervisors
Linn County
United Funds
Office of Economic Opportunity
United Community Service
Iowa Senate Considering Nomination Filing Fee Change
Pay as You Enter NE of last bills filed before spring recess would cut signature needs and set filing fees for candidates. Senator Howard Reppert proposes 25 dollars county or state, 50 dollars for congress. Secretary Gary Cameron favors eliminating petitions and raising fees with possible refunds for strong primary results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Howard Reppert
Des Moines
Congress
U. S. Senate
Reppert
Cameron
UCS Leader Exits Cedar Rapids and Marion Post
Former United Community Service executive director Mr. Hess resigns to take a similar post in Winnipeg. He offers a candid critique at UCS annual meeting, tracing UCS goals, progress, and rising expenses, and urging business leaders to boost their share of fundraising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hess
United Community Service
Cedar Rapids
Marion
Winnipeg
Canada
UCS
United Good Neighbors
United Fund
UGN
Fee
Lady Bird Drives Through Nation's Scrap Yard Dilemma
In Gary Indiana and across the Midwest, Lady Bird Johnson's crusade against auto junkyards highlights a booming steel industry near Lake Michigan and Indiana Harbor. The piece weighs environmental impact, cost of disposal, and the UGN budgeting challenges in Cedar Rapids alongside broader national trends in scrap, steelmaking, and regional development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gary
Ind
Lady Bird Johnson
Middle West
Huntington
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Scrap Institute
Lake Michigan
Chicago
Indiana
Indiana Dunes
State of Indiana
Inland Steel
Burns Harbor
State of
Indiana Harbor
U. S. Steel
Bethlehem
Pennsylvania
America
Minnesota
Michigan
Health Official Says No Bias in Smoking Doctors Case
The State Health Department official defends the Surgeon General's report on smoking, noting strong medical support and ongoing industry accountability. He cautions that eliminating cigarettes could reduce mortality from lung diseases and urges discouragement of tobacco use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Bader
Division of
Chronic Diseases and Cancer Control
State Department of Health
Tobacco Institute
Tobacco Company
Surgeon General
Tion
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Gary Cameron
C.R. Social Agency
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Chamberlain
Jay Hess, JR
Holland
van der Wal
Lulu
Lawson
Des Moines VA
U.S
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