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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1975
Page
6
An editorial urges extending local-option taxation to city residents as a way to relieve property tax burdens. Iowa already allows districts to add a surtax funded by state income taxes for schools via a five year election and referendum process, and the piece argues to offer similar local options to cities.
The editorial urges Justice Douglas to retire while still revered and capable. It notes his 36 years on the bench, suggests a constitutional change for mandatory retirement ages, and recalls precedents from Iowa’s judiciary to justify action for the nation’s highest court.
William Simon argues in testimony that federal intercession should come with punitive terms to deter other cities from following New York's path. He notes New York's unique deficit and cites rising long term debt by several states and municipalities as context. The piece cites New York politicians responses and contrasts with foreign reactions.
Theodore M. Bernstein surveys changes in English usage such as the grow ing use of entitled without a to phrase and cope without its usual prepositional tail. He contrasts this with shifts in so as and ain t phrases and notes Dear Abby’s guidance on colloquial forms amid broader linguistic trends.
A Cedar Rapids reader defends the CIA against alleged assassination accusations and criticizes bid for balanced reporting. The letter also condemns leaf burning and tobacco smoke in stores and cars, urging a no smoking rule in public spaces and addressing a Linn County vehicle violation misperception.
Tracy criticizes Chester Gould and the Dick Tracy strip for outdated attitudes and insults toward police. The writer calls Tracy a pig and urges editors to drop the feature if police are deemed nonpigs by the paper.
Defense Secretary James Schlesinger publicly attacked the House Appropriations Committee led by Rep. George Mahon over a $7.6 billion defense cut from the Pentagon budget. Mahon defended the cuts as prudent and warned the debate could reshape U.S. security policy and funding, with potential impact on Ford administration priorities.
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