Democrats push for average teacher pay without ruining budgets
Iowa Democrats urge raising teacher salaries to the national average by 1995 while safeguarding other programs. Rep. Arthur Ollie warns against a four year, large scale rise financed by cuts elsewhere. Branstad aides say higher pay is feasible with local contracts and careful priorities.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Terry Branstad
Ollie
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Larry Murphy
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Peryon Enters Race Against Knapp in District 33
Republican nominee Bob Peryon, 58, declares his bid against five term Democratic incumbent Don Knapp for Iowa House District 33, an area including northwest Dubuque County but not Dubuque city. Peryon cites economic development and budget issues as campaign themes and vows to be more visible and accountable.
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Bob Peryon
Iowa
Peryon
Don Knapp
Cascade
Knapp
Dubuque County
Dubuque
Tom Jochum
Joe Welsh
Jochum
Welsh
Avenson and Branstad clash over energy spending in Iowa
Democratic candidate Don Avenson accuses Gov. Terry Branstad of vetoing millions in energy conservation funding while funding Terrace Hill landscaping with private donations. Branstad aides call the charge a cheap shot, noting landscaping is privately funded and state funds go to infrastructure. Avenson questions the budget-balancing rationale and cites lottery funds used for other purposes.
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Terry Branstad
Branstad
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Democratic lieutenant governors urge federal probe of S&L crisis
In Des Moines the National Conference of Lieutenant Governors debated a call for a federal commission to investigate the savings and loan crisis. Sponsors urged bipartisan support as resolutions also pushed an oil price task force education reform and gender neutral insurance laws.
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Des Moines
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Ohio
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National Governors’ Association
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Davenport man admits LSD conspiracy in federal case
Davenport resident David G. Van Thournout pleaded guilty in Des Moines to conspiracy to distribute LSD. Prosecutors say he received about 1,400 LSD dosages via three mailings from California. Sentencing is scheduled for October 23.
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David G. van Thournout
U.S
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