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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1975
Page
5
In Des Moines the Iowa senate debated tightening gambling law as Sen. Lowell Jenkins resisted a proposal to lower daily win loss from 100 to 50 dollars. Senate Democratic Leader George Kinley quipped I’ve watched you play poker and you need this amendment.
Former Iowa governor Robert Fulton explained he did not know where to stand to present before a legislative hearing standing with Common Cause. He asked the presiding official where to go and, after a pause, quipped Dont tell me as Republicans teased him.
Lincoln school board sets base teacher pay at 8300 reflecting a 10.7 percent rise from last year. An extra pay step for BA holders with 10 more graduate hours expands the steps to 14. They plan June 9 public input on long range goals and consider combining classes with Olin due to declining enrollment. Senior commencement May 27 in Stanwood gym with Cedar Rapids speaker Thomas Ecker.
Democratic lawmakers question the labor commissioner's reappointment as Gov. Ray delays sending Jerry Addy's name to the Senate for confirmation. Some say pressure from Republicans lingers while Ray aides cite workload among 500 other nominations. Addy, named in 1969, says rumors avoid him but would face trouble if the nomination stalls. Monticello loan aids water system with 400000 at 5 percent for 40 years.
The Farmers Home Administration approved a $30,000 grant to Mechanicsville to develop an industrial park. Funds will fund water and sewer construction and street paving at the site.
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