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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1982
Page
5
President Reagan assures Senator Jepsen and senior citizens that Social Security benefits will not be cut. He pledges a 7.4 percent cost of living increase in July and says the Social Security trust fund will remain solvent while current benefits are preserved.
Ed Campbell, candidate for Iowa governor, proposed a one-year 1 cent sales tax increase to 4 percent, expected to raise 145 million and fund property tax relief, schools aid, and essential services. He urged quick action by July 1, 1983, to July 1, 1984, to address immediate needs while reforming the tax system.
DES MOINES AP The Iowa State Building and Construction Trades Council endorsed Jerry Fitzgerald of Fort Dodge for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination. The group, representing about 15 000 workers, said Fitzgerald has the best chance to win and noted his consistent support of legislation aiding working men and women while serving as House Majority Leader.
The Iowa Democratic Party platform committee will hold a public hearing on its proposed platform Saturday at 9 a.m. at the Howard Johnson Motel in Des Moines. Chair Victoria Herring said testimony can be given in person or in writing to state headquarters or by calling Mike Tramontina. The committee will present a proposed platform at the state convention June 19.
The Marion County medical examiner identified George David Lankford, 25, of Melcher, as the worker killed by sewer gas in downtown Knoxville while he and another city employee unplugged a line. The partner, Gary Cowman, 35, of Knoxville, was in serious condition at a Des Moines hospital.
Iowa lawmakers may revisit unemployment compensation next session with a focus on shortening the benefit waiting period and redefining seasonal work. House leader Halvorson urged study groups to draft recommendations, noting a one week waiting period used by 38 states would save 12 to 14 million annually.
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