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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1977
Page
3
The Cedar Rapids man William E. Tharp 49 died of a heart attack while ice fishing on Lake Macbride his body found by his brother on Tuesday. Other notices include Dorothy Perryman Burch Bertha Benton and several others with service times and burial details in Center Junction Central City and Tucson among several towns and churches.
The debate centers on the Hines amendment and Lipsky gift reporting. Rep. Tauke says money buys attention, while opponents warn of underground lobbying if passed. Supporters cite equal access and transparency amid contrasting views across party lines.
Lawmakers debated two ethics amendments requiring disclosure of personal interests including those of family and partners. Critics quipped the measures were intrusive while some champions argued openness, yet the vote left ethics rules largely unchanged as wholesale prices climbed six percent from a year earlier and fuel costs drove February increases.
The Labor Department notes overall price gains in February with farm products up 2.2 percent and foods and feeds up 1.8 percent. Industrial commodities rose 0.6 percent, while raw cotton eggs live poultry and many crops posted sharp gains and others eased.
Linn supervisors tentatively approved reductions in the 1977-78 county budget. Aimed at reserves and road construction, the changes would keep property tax rates in incorporated cities near the current level and lower the unincorporated road levy, with an overall estimated 8.5 percent tax receipt increase if formal action follows.
The mayor noted diplomatic corps participation in negotiations without naming specific diplomats. In a glass-walled command center, officials faced questions while Washington protected officials and a security drill intensified. Attorney General Bell consulted with police as White House security remained standard.
Syed H. Pasha, director of the Cedar Rapids Islamic center, says Muslims are shocked and grieving over recent incidents in Wash. He condemns violence, stating Islam means peace with God and humanity and criticizes the film Muhammad the Messenger. He urges sensitivity from movie makers.
Legislators debate extending a ban on 65-foot twin-trailers as IDOT awaits a ruling due by March 17. Drake supports the ban while Sen. Minnette Doderer warns of longer, heavier trucks and Farm Bureau moves to raise truck tonnage. The Iowa Supreme Court awaits a case on earlier IDOT approval tied to snow tire bans and highway reclassification.
City officials and Smulekoff's spokesmen announce a public meeting to update council on a proposed two story enclosed mall on Second Street SE. A model will be shown. project seeks no public funds but requires city cooperation for traffic and utility work amid a looming Westdale Mall competition.
James A. Brotzman born June 6 1965 in Martinez California died in Cedar Rapids where he lived most of his life. A fifth grade student at Grant Elementary and member of Boy Scout Troop 84. Survived by parents two sisters G Ann and Dora Louise a brother Mikel Ray and grandparents Sylvan Brotzman Ralph and Mrs Spoerry and great grandmother Helen Cassidy all of Cedar Rapids. Services 1 p m Saturday at Chapel of Memories with Pastor Glenn D Hunt burial Cedar Memorial Cemetery. Friends may register at Cedar Memorial funeral home after 9 a m Friday. Casket will not be opened. Memorial fund suggested.
In Des Moines the Iowa House defeated a 56-40 amendment to a state land use policy bill. Rep. Richard Welden argued to weaken enforcement and county duties, proposing a slow rollout with local hearings instead of creating permanent county policy boards.
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