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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1979
Page
12
A Des Moines report says Iowa must add about 11 672 megawatts by 1999 at an estimated cost of 20 billion dollars. It favors coal and nuclear plants with oil peaking, synthetic fuels, and compressed air options to meet rising demand.
A House subcommittee approves a plan allowing the Commerce Commission to oversee directory assistance charges starting July 1 1981. The bill directs a study on economic impact, employee counts, and customer effects, with exemptions for low income elderly and disabled and a credit for infrequent users, plus a cross area call option.
Des Moines AP reports 20 counties request sandbags pumps and equipment as flood risk grows. Official Donald Hinman warns Mississippi Cedar Iowa and Turkey rivers may reach record crests, possibly the worst in a decade. Distribution points include Clinton and Marshalltown with 350,000 sandbags located and 800,000 expected from the Army Corps. Melt conditions favorable.
Members of Meatcutters Local P-46 approved a union sponsored bid to buy a controlling stake in Rath Packing Co. The plan seeks $20 weekly contributions for about a year to obtain $1.8 million in Rath stock at $2 a share, while Rath officials consider the proposal amidst a $20 million six year loss.
Des Moines sources report Gov. Robert Ray stalled as the House 8-3 voted to delete a 72 280 dollar request for a Washington office. Senate 1-4 rejected the idea with only Sen. Bob Rush supporting a bill to start it in the House. Rush warned money should be tied to implemented recommendations while opponents argued long term hurt.
Iowa state Rep. John Pelton seeks a new opinion from Attorney General Tom Miller on bribery and gifts to public officials. Pelton notes Turner’s previous view barred even small gifts and coffee, complicating official conduct while praising gift free government. Miller, a Democrat, defeated the 12 year GOP incumbent in November.
Iowa City A staff member said a charge of third degree sexual abuse will be refiled against former University of Iowa football player Victor Holloway after a hung jury led to a mistrial. The case hinges on the alleged victim's willingness to testify again in a second trial.
Iowa's top lawyers conclude county attorneys should enforce the no smoking law civilly, not criminally, via small claims court. Fines range from 5 dollars for first violations to 10 to 100 dollars for subsequent offenses, with the law applying to government buildings elevators and other public spaces.
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