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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1983
Page
6
Iowa law blocks local governments from prohibiting obscene materials. Waukon City Council was asked to ban X rated movies at the Town Theater by Rev. R L Creel and supporters. City attorney Jim Garrett says state law precludes such action and directs any challenge to the county attorney or Legislature. Creel plans to pursue the matter upon his return.
Carl Sontag of Amana, a 77 year old great-uncle of Iowa official Christine Hansen, becomes the focus of a House subcommittee hearing on telephone policy. Hansen argues rural subscribers would face higher bills under the FCC plan shifting local fees to users.
A University of Iowa study for the Iowa Department of Transportation recommends leasing highway user taxes based on vehicle weight and miles traveled. The plan would raise revenue but may impact trucking. heavy trucks would pay more, light vehicles keep 13 cents per gallon, with extra tax due quarterly.
Timothy Alan Steffen a 17 year old Route 6 Decorah resident was killed in a one car crash near Decorah early Tuesday. Michael Exey 26 and Alan Dehning 20 were treated and released. The sheriff said the car left County Road A 6W struck a high line pole then rested on its top pinning Steffen.
Herman Harris owner of the Communia Store and Garage was killed when a bumper jack slipped and the car fell onto him. The 66 year old man was found beneath the vehicle by his wife and died of suffocation about 10:30 p.m. at Central Community Hospital Elkader. The incident likely occurred around 7:30 p.m. in Communia, four miles south of Elkader.
Iowa City and Center Point among six communities eyed for mini liquor stores under a Brown proposal. The plan would fund six stores at about 47 000 each with potential 534 000 first-year net to the state and 12 to 18 new jobs.
Rep. Tom Tauke of Iowa argues the federal surplus property system favors states with military installations. He wrote to GSA Administrator Gerald P. Carmen, urging equitable treatment for Iowa and other noninstallational states. He cites Illinois access at Rock Island Arsenal as a contrast and calls for changes to ensure fair consideration.
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