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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1971
Page
6
House and Senate move bills including a diesel fuel tax fix and new tampering rules for vehicle registration. Other measures propose birth control info access, rental-occupancy safeguards, and a statewide jails system with cost-sharing.
In a heated session the governor signals desire for a four year term. Supporters argue stability while opponents warn of concentration of power.
A proposed constitutional amendment sponsored by a Democrat in Des Moines would allow the governor to name top state officials including the attorney general and secretary of state. Republican supporters argued elective offices should be kept, noting public unfamiliarity with these roles. The measure would need two consecutive legislative approvals and ratification by voters.
The National Weather Service warns Upper Midwest flood risk remains high as heavy snowmelt drives crests on the Mississippi and nearby rivers. Forecasts show Cedar Rapids, McGregor, Guttenberg, and Turkey River at risk, with crest levels and precipitation scenarios evolving after recent storms.
IOWA CITY A woman who served the University of Iowa for 27 years left 190 009 to the university and others connected with the school. The will designates a gift to the university and related beneficiaries in the community.
In Johnson County three Democrats represent the area in a unique setup with one senatorial and two representative districts. Sen. Minnelle Diderer of Town City serves the 35th senatorial district made from the 68th representative districts. Rep. Arthur Small of Iowa City and Rep. Joseph Johnston of Browra Sis hold the two representative seats, with Diderer in her eighth year in the legislature and each serving on multiple committees.
Thirteen Cornell College students will perform in a recital Wednesday at 2 20 in King Chapel. One event is open to the public.
Des Moines Iowa City The House constitutional amendments and reapportionment committee heard requests for computer generated district plans from the University of Iowa computer center. The aim is to create districts with deviations under five percent three percent and one percent as part of potential reapportionment.
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