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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1985
Page
3
Garrison Keillor hosted Luther College's commencement in Eastern Iowa where he offered down home advice to graduates. Stanford's Ponai Knuth received an honorary DS degree at the same ceremony, with discussion of multiple topics.
Beaverton Oregon reports on Proactive Systems Inc Threshold Messaging System using a Cronkite voice to urge shoppers not to steal. The system, tested in 120 stores, broadcasts at near hearing level to reduce losses and injuries, with mixed results and costs from 2000 to 7000 dollars.
A Congressional Research Service study says eliminating the state and local tax deduction would cost the average itemizing family about 927 dollars. In New York the increase could reach 1646 dollars while Wyoming would see 322 dollars. Iowa would face about 811 dollars. The report accompanies Reagan tax reform plans and notes revenue losses for states.
Senate Finance Chairman Packwood and House Ways and Means Chair Rostenkowski endorsed Reagan's tax overhaul as a framework for sweeping legislation to streamline the code. Packwood, once wary, said the president's proposal will likely guide the final bill, while Rostenkowski pledged Democratic cooperation to pursue taxpayer fairness.
The Cedar Rapids Gazette established in 1883 by The Gazette Company publishes daily and Sunday from 500 Third Avenue SE Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406. Second class postage paid at Cedar Rapids. Subscriptions by carrier $2.25 weekly and by mail for Morning Editions and Sunday 7 issues $10.40 four weeks $110 per year. Rates for other states $140 per year. No mail subscriptions in areas with Gazette carrier service. Postmaster address: The Gazette Company Box 511 Cedar Rapids IA 52406.
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