Cedar Rapids poised to unveil 8.4 million downtown mall plan
Cedar Rapids moves toward an 8.4 million, 270000 square foot downtown shopping mall with private funding through a special improvements district. The plan hinges on court approval of the state tax method, city council action, and strong mayoral support, with bonds to be repaid only from district properties. The project aims to broaden the tax base, align with the community center and Paramount theater, and boost the city’s economic health without using public taxes or residential levies.
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Pay raise backfire on Congress sparks ethical clash
Congress faces a political stumble as the automatic 24 percent pay raise takes effect while lawmakers debate a supplementary appropriations bill for fiscal 1977. Grassley predicts a vote to overturn the raise could come. ethics code removal and year‑long pay impact color the looming summer tally.
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Carter edging toward activist Middle East policy shift
Washington contemplates using U.S. leverage to break the Arab-Israeli stalemate. The Carter administration moves toward proposals for a final settlement, inviting broader debate and risking clashes with Israel, Congress, and even allies. Brookings and former officials weigh in on policy shifts and potential implications for peace and regional stability.
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Simcha Dinitz
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Nosy federal data drives privacy fears rise since 1974
The Harris Survey of 1,522 adults shows rising alarm over government and credit firm data collection. A 67 percent majority say Americans surrender privacy when opening accounts or taking loans, up from 47 percent a year earlier.
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Community letter protests Harnish dismissal from CCA
Readers defend Rev. William Harnish after his removal as director of the Citizens' Committee on Alcoholism. They note he never handled funds and condemn the implied accusations, calling his dismissal a loss to the community and a sign of poor judgment.
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Agriculture Day Honors American Farmers
A reflection on agriculture emphasizing farming's central role in ancestry and daily life. It notes farmers provide food, shelter, and jobs, cultivate land, raise livestock, and meet both family and global needs. The message thanks American farmers and those improving quality and efficiency to satisfy consumer desires.
Alcoholism Seen As Societal Disease and Profit Link
A discussion frames alcoholism as a disease influenced by social structures and profitability. The piece argues addiction is reinforced by economic interests and systemic factors within society.
Editor’s note questions rehab groups and policy motives
The letter questions the aims of liquor licenses taxes and rehab groups, accusing self interested organizations of masking the problem drinker or drug user. It argues state proposals obscure funding paths for rehabilitation and challenges officials on ethics and publicity versus real reform.
ERA Opponents Rally Against Equal Rights Amendment
A housewife argues against ERA linking it to government overreach and new regulations. She warns of potential harms from federal and state laws, possible mandatory military service for women, shared child care costs, and widened social changes including homosexual marriage, while invoking dangers seen in EPA and OSHA programs.
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OSHA
Ervin
United States
Car funds and youth earners for better future cars
A youth speaker urges more opportunities for kids to earn money to afford safer, affordable cars as prices rise and quality varies. He calls on parents and the community to support youth earnings to help teens reach driving independence.
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