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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1978
Page
10
In Des Moines the Iowa Senate defeated an attempt to strip most provisions from a gifts and ethics bill. A 21 to 21 tie nearly widened inconsistencies over who must file financial disclosure reports. Debate paused ahead of a hoped afternoon vote.
Sen. Robert Rush urges uniform conduct guidelines for state departments after findings of no statewide policy. Lt. Gen. Joseph May’s letter opposed guidelines, while May’s unauthorized use of Guard aircraft is revealed. Sen. Gene Glenn calls the bill a tradeoff as bribery provisions loosen. DeKpster’s amendment fails 18 to 26. Senate exempts elected city and school officials from financial disclosure. appointed officials may face reporting, others not. Coleman’s attempt to extend exemption to all appointed officials fails 21 to 21.
Iowa Attorney General Richard C. Turner declines to sign a national GM settlement over Chevrolet engine swaps in Oldsmobiles Pontiacs and Buicks. About 2,100 Iowa buyers faced splits by April 10 1977, with 1,421 pre April 10 recipients to get $200 and extended warranty though Turner argues terms are too broad and would bar later claims.
Iowa Republican tensions surface as Lavern Harvey accuses Steven Roberts of conflict of interest over Dick Redman fundraising for Brice Oakley. Democratic mix up letters from Bertha Finn reveal mislabeling of Scott Newhard as senator, prompting bemused reactions about proper titles.
Des Moines reports audit findings by State Auditor Lloyd Smith showing serious deficiencies in community based corrections. Ledgers were not reconciled with bank statements, inventories misrecorded, with Fairfield and Waterloo the only programs submitting accurate reports and Waterloo the only one with internal controls. Authority may keep control past April 1 to fix accounting issues.
House Speaker Dale Cochran said an official pursuit of a special Iowa House investigation into the National Guard will be decided after a potential meeting with the U.S. attorney for Iowa’s Southern District. Reps. Rinas and Tauke first framed the request, citing distrust, morale issues, and potential improper conduct by higher ranking guardsmen. The GAO pulled out at FBI and U.S. attorney request as federal officials declined comment this week.
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