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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1980
Page
6
The article questions how Iowa can raise funds as social service cuts hit the poor. It notes sales, income, and motor fuel taxes dominate revenue, while license fees and fines lag. Officials say no tax proposals are under study and politics delay action until post election.
The Revenue Department urges prompt study of tax options while avoiding sweeping changes. Proposals include expanding sales tax on services, optional hikes in use taxes, non regressive motor fuel tax increases, tweaking depreciation with corporate tax boosts, higher cigarette and tobacco taxes, and suspending tax indexing if reserves fall below 60 million.
Iowa enters a 20-state and DC pact to collect unpaid out of state tickets. The system aims to generate about 350000 a year for school funds while reducing inter-state violations. Nonpayment triggers license suspension after 30 days. reciprocity expands as more neighbors join.
The article explains Minnesota's Proposition One to create a bipartisan nine member commission to draw district lines and curb gerrymandering. It contrasts Minnesota with other states where redistricting remains a political tool and notes court-driven reforms and varying degrees of independence among commissions. The piece argues the Minnesota plan shifts power toward the public and away from career politicians.
Letters discuss the federal basis of abortion laws and the impact of an Iowa ERA on equality, marriage, and sports. A veteran urges a Reagan vote while criticizing anti ERA claims. Personal appeals remind readers to consider loved ones and end with a plea to visit the elderly.
The Sunday Gazette spotlights Emmanuel A. Kriz's lineage with two great granddaughters Sue Woodard born Sept 28 and Mary Anne Nelson born Oct 12. Their father practiced veterinary medicine, and the Kriz harness shop E A Kriz and Son stood on First Street East before the parking ramp era.
A WWII veteran writes that President Carter understates military needs and weakens national defense. He argues renew defense will deter foes and protect world peace, noting dangers of military deterioration for the nation’s security. He adds observations on elderly care in nursing homes.
A reader thanks Perpetual Savings and Loan for its Cash Clout card noting savings of over 50 dollars. The letter commends the bank and participating merchants for helping cash paying customers reduce costs.
A Center Point resident urges local TV to cover positive stories of the community. The letter highlights everyday heroes like the fire department ambulance crew JayCees Lions Club and a devoted doctor. It praises churchgoers and shared faith guiding the town.
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