Iowa House backs local income tax to fund schools
Des Moines AP report describes House Republicans endorsing a local income tax alongside a state sales tax hike to finance school operations. Leaders say broad support exists for the local levy in high district costs, with a statewide sales tax increase aimed at a minimum foundation program and reduced property tax burden. Details on foundation levels and referendum timing are pending.
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Uyle
Andrew Varley
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Senate
Sheen
Varity
Enon- District
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Rise in Iowa government jobs noted in 1960s-70s shift
Des Moines report shows agriculture lost 23 percent of its workforce from 1960 to 1977 while government employment rose 51 percent. The 1970s analysis by Gov. Robert Ray’s planning office covers population, labor, income, and sectors including manufacturing, trade, and services, with emphasis on environment health and aging care.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Robert Tay
State Office
Saigon Rallies Troops as DMZ Tensions Rise on Front
Saigon reported reinforcements moved to the northern front amid a buildup of enemy troops and long range artillery in the DMZ area. U S fighter bombers hit a North Vietnamese surface to air missile site in Laos while artillery duels raged across the DMZ. The Saigon government announced new troops in the north and South Vietnamese officials warned of possible limits to any DMZ attack. Nine Americans killed and 11 wounded in two North Vietnamese ground assaults, with additional mortar casualties. In Maine, Gov Curtis signed an alcohol measure allowing by beer in kegs.
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Laostie Teport
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Laos
Gantian
County road project pitched for low-traffic route
Linn county officials questioned a dirt road resurfacing proposal in the 1971 road construction plan. The commission sent the proposal to the town highway commission for review after noting that at least three fourths of nearby property owners petitioned and agreed to pay half the cost. County Engineer Harrington cited Iowa law requiring adjacent landowner support.
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Platinuius
Commission
Linn County
William’ Harrington
British Money Truck Bandits Claim Million Haul
In London masked gunmen ambushed an armored money truck, seizing over 1.0 million dollars in cash and 22 sacks of notes. They escaped in a red Jaguar, abandoning the truck on a London highway in Croydon. a reward of 108000 dollars was offered.
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Britain
Tayerd
Parke
Croydon
Civil War Erupts in East Pakistan After Independence Proclaimed
President Yahya Khan denounces Mujibur Rahman as treasonous as East Pakistan declares independence. Fierce fighting reported in Dacca and Chittagong. 20,000 West Pakistani troops reported disembarking for East Pakistan. U.S. states no immediate evacuation plan for Americans. Curfew imposed in Dacca, Rangpur, and Chittagong.
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Comamilla
Jessare
Transamerica Wins Title to SE Site for TE Tower Project
Transamerica Investment Group of Cedar Rapids received the deed to 42,000 square feet in the 200 block of First Street SE. The land will host a two story, four structure office complex named TE Tower with Town Electric Light and Power Co. occupying about 40 percent. Construction to begin soon, with purchase price 350 345.80 and earnest money 105 005. Roy Minkle, Transamerica partner, said the balance was paid by the city via a check of 273 40 20. The deal involved Inwa Lami and Building Co. and a sale to the electric subsidiary for the same amount.
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Cedar Rapids
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First Street
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Juvie
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Ight Company
Illinois firm bids on radiation waste disposal sites in Iowa
Governor Ray voiced concern at a Friday news conference over a private Illinois engineering consultant seeking information on potential disposal sites for low level radioactive waste. The Iowa bill SF 262 aims to regulate radiation disposal, with support from Sen Charles Laverty and input from state geologist Samuel Tuthill.
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Garrilla Atsselare
Des Moines
Towa
State Senate
Hlinois
Robert Ray
Senate Environmental Preservation Committee
Samuel Tuthill
Towa Geological Survey
Tuthil
Charles Laverty
Rindicncia
Senate
Tuckear
Ilinois
Illiois
Clow Corp
Seneca
Tuthill
Iowa
AEC
U.S
Nixon weighs executive order to curb construction costs
President Nixon was reported to be considering issuing an executive order to control wages and prices in the construction industry. Secretary Hodgson said the recommendation came from the President's stabilization commission. Hodgson noted details are pending, with a White House announcement possible as early as Monday.
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Nixon
Hodgson
Construction Industy Stabilization Commission
White House
UCS Urges Linn County Restructuring With Tar Bet 76 Plan
United Community Services proposes sweeping reform of Linn County agencies, including a single metropolitan government, a unified school district, and consolidated health and welfare systems under Tar Bet ’76. The plan aims to coordinate staffing and facilities, with 1976 as a hopeful implementation date, drawing support from the Chamber of Commerce and state officials.
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Gardle
United Community Services
UCS
Linn County
Ic-Couiity
Tom Riley
Metro Government
Linn County Regional Planning Commission
Joint County School System
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UCS Clanning Council
Iowa
Roger Jupeen
Totay's Chickte Halles Rebrands Amid Family Traditions
A fragmented note speaks of name changes within the family as Todays Chickte Halles shifts from old terms to new dedus Uons, reflecting a lighthearted rebranding with unclear origins.
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