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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1973
Page
6
Editorial page from the Cedar Rapids Gazette dated May 1 1973 features opinion pieces on city affairs national policy and social issues of the era. The page reflects contemporary editorial voice with discussions likely addressing politics economy and local concerns.
Debates centered on whether Iowa should grant a state bonus to Vietnam veterans and how to fund it. Lawmakers revised the bonus formula to favor combat zone service, while considering an alternative tax relief proposal from Rep. Hargrave that would shift to an income tax deduction. The Gazette supports broader veteran relief beyond property tax exemptions.
An essay contrasts Carl Gottlieb's proposed Court of Man with a private international tribunal to enforce human justice independent of states. It also debates Freund's proposal for a national court of appeals to ease Supreme Court workload, arguing the minicourt could threaten judicial discretion and core power.
Iowa readers balk at an IRS ruling that applies the 9 percent federal excise tax to the state sales tax on telephone service. The move would raise bills by five cents per $20, totaling about $36,000 monthly in Iowa. Delegation urged to press for change, calling it unfair to tax a tax.
A reader urges better highway safety including left turn wheel position and annual vehicle inspections. The letter cites 1972 Consumer Reports findings on child car seats and calls for stricter standards and safer road practices.
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