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Newspaper
Guthrian
Location
Guthrie Center, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1971
Page
9
Readers are told that shoplifting drives up costs in large city stores by at least five percent to cover losses. The piece cites FBI data showing a 174 percent rise in ten years, and reports on store countermeasures and electronic traps. It links crime costs to higher consumer prices and discusses broader inflation and price controls during the Vietnam era.
A town legislature adopts a resolution urging Congress to call a constitutional convention for federal income tax sharing with states. The measure's passage aims to test momentum if 33 more states join. Critics say federal taxes ultimately come from taxpayers, and the resolution may not solve the core financial problem.
Congressman Bill Scherle discusses general revenue sharing as a solution to rising state and local costs. He cites history from Jefferson to Nixon, explains the plan to allocate 1.3 percent of federal income tax receipts to states by population and revenue effort, and notes Iowa would receive about 74.5 million. The proposal aims to give localities fiscal autonomy with no new programs, though critics fear reduced federal control and potential debt.
The article discusses fiscal year deficits and the tension between funding state and local aid versus increasing deficit spending. It notes projected deficits of 158.6 billion for 1971 and 116 billion for 1972, with estimates up to 47 billion over two years from other sources. The piece also covers public health nursing in Guthrie County, salary funding, state and county roles, and the impact of potential program cuts on services.
A Guthrie Center reader writes to The Guthrian in Guthrie Center Iowa expressing concern over a potential discontinuance. The letter conveys worry about impact on the community and seeks clarification from local officials.
In 1971 readers learn when Medicare coverage begins at age 65 with automatic hospital insurance, and that custodial care is not covered. Early necessary care means ongoing skilled nursing at a hospital treated condition. The article also notes disability questions about retirement benefits use 18 best years starting 1951 and recommends consulting a representative for precise figures.
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