Editorial: Ouster Fight Over Cedar Rapids Supervisor Oxley
The Gazette argues against sweeping removal of Linn County Supervisor Jean Oxley amid claims of threats to fire a mental health director. It supports court guided ouster to deter petty grievances, noting recall is rare and elections cleanly resolve incumbents in November.
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Cedar Rapids
Linn
Jean Oxley
Board of Supervisors
Oxley
Dick Dunkle
Linn County
Iowa
Catholic Church Urges Nuclear Restraint Across U S
Catholic hierarchy delivers a pastoral letter condemning nuclear war and urging immediate bilateral verifiable disarmament. The note frames the stance as moral yet echoes a universal self survival argument against any nuclear conflict. The dispute with policy hinges on strategic balance versus disarmament.
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Catholic Fatherhood
U.S
Russia
Moscow
White House
Tax hike proposal targets liquor revenue in state plan
Letter writers oppose a proposed liquor tax increase claiming it unfairly shifts costs to drinkers while funding alcohol and drug treatment. They argue tavern operators should not bear burden for goods not purchased by general retirees.
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Dubuque
The Way and Cult Controversy in Iowa Tax Debate
A letter disputes beer and liquor taxes as the largest state revenue source, urges reform, and criticizes so called cults like The Way. It argues beer prices rise taxes, border shopping hurts consumers, and cites biblical verses to denounce false teachings. Robert Sion signs from Bob's Hide-a-Way in NE.
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Dale Kueter
Iowa
Indexing Tax Brackets as a Political Test in 1983
George Will argues that repeal of income tax indexation would require honest congressional tax policy and curb inflationary revenue. He notes Democrats push repeal to fund new revenues and criticizes both parties for cynicism, urging a durable, courageous shift toward transparent taxation as 1985 nears.
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Washington
Congress
Barber Conable
New York
Canada
Conable
Party of “Fairness
ACT Sues FCC Over Delayed Kids TV Rules
Action for Children's Television accuses the FCC of foot-dragging for 12 years on a proposed rule requiring minimum daily children's programming. ACT cites rising TV violence and lack of child offerings, urging a court to compel a decision and protect youth viewing options. Darlene Schrimper, Iowa contact, Action for Children's Television.
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Action For Children’s Television
ACT
Federal Communications Commission
FCC
Commission
Peggy Charren
Charren
Darlene Schrimper
Iowa
Contact Action For
Woodfield Lane
Cedar Rapids Establishes AFS Intercultural Program Chapter
After a decade absence the American Field Service starts a Cedar Rapids chapter to promote world peace through student exchanges. The program seeks local families and high school students for participation. Contact chapter president at 366 3332 or area representative at 363 0945 or visit the AFS booth May 12 to 14 at the Five Seasons Center during the International Festival.
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Cedar Rapids
AFS
Five Seasons Center
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