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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1978
Page
6
Arlene Dayhoff challenges Director Taylor and staff over budget inquiry for the 1979 81 biennium. The piece criticizes past commissioners for not demanding budget detail and defends a commissioner’s duty to scrutinize agency spending.
Voters weigh the new U S Senate office building amid claims it signals an imperial Congress. At about 85 million dollars the project faces scrutiny while supporters cite rising staff needs and Capitol Hill pressure before the 1980 election.
A former Norway Iowa property owner recalls extensive vandalism and theft in the town. He describes demolished walls and outdoor features, broken windows from BB guns, and unauthorized access to live electrical service, attributing limited action by officials.
In a letter to the editor the writer condemns Norway for a monthly sewer bill charged even when a property is vacant or not connected. They compare with Cedar Rapids, where vacant homes with no water service incur no sewer charge. The writer jokes about needing a police department and even expresses astonishment at potential violence over sewer use.
The piece argues for housing rights of mentally retarded and multi handicapped individuals in the Cedar Rapids area, opposing local fear and segregation. It notes federal courts recognizing the least restrictive environment, calls for varied residential programs, and cites successful campus settings in western Iowa serving Linn County residents.
Congress faces a heated clash over five anti abortion measures as House Republicans push to bar federal funding for abortions while Senate seeks limits. Despite polls showing support for Roe v Wade principles and some funding for poor women, lawmakers fear election year backlash and pursue cuts.
A nine month Harris survey shows confidence in government sliding across all levels while trust in media rises. Congress and the White House drop sharply. doctors lose ground as health costs worry the public. The private sector remains mixed with some gains and declines in leadership ratings.
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