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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1982
Page
2
President Reagan urged that the MX missile system is essential to push Moscow into arms reductions. He outlined new proposals to the Kremlin, including an unprecedented exchange of basic data on arsenals, while defending a massive defense buildup to maintain military balance.
Washington reports President Reagan announced a dense pack basing plan for the MX missile. Senate opponents led by Sen. Levin vow to fight on in opposition. Critics warn of a fierce legislative battle in the lame duck session as some believe funds may be cut.
Senate Republican Leader Baker and House Speaker O'Neill announced plans to push a highway construction jobs bill in the lame duck session starting next week. The measure would create about 300,000 jobs and include a federal gasoline tax increase. They said they would proceed without waiting for President Reagan's stance and expect a three week session beginning November 29.
An opinion asserts there is no fault in younger generations paying taxes as they grow older. It argues fiscal responsibility benefits public services and long term societal stability.
Cedar Rapids police tie the relationship between murder victim Jackie May and suspect Bruce Farris to lengthy pen pal correspondence while he was at Anamosa reform school. Farris, 23, and Michael Rohn, 18, are charged with first degree murder for the Nov 15 slayings, with witnesses noting Farris had a key to May’s apartment and had seen her after his release.
The Linn County Compensation Board voted 3 to 2 to recommend freezing salaries of elected officials at their current levels through June 30, 1984. A Dec 2 hearing at 7 p.m. in the Administrative Office Building invites public comment. listed salaries include the supervisor, sheriff, auditor, treasurer, clerk of court and recorder, and county attorney.
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