Gratzon Turns Setback Into Long Distance Success
After being fired from Great Midwest Ice Cream, Gratzon, 46, started a long distance reselling business in Fairfield. He built Telegroup into a $2.5 million, 50-employee firm selling AT&T long distance services while facing skepticism from his wife.
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Voodoo era mayor seeks office again in Floreala Alabama
Former mayor H T Mathis, impeached in 1988, runs for Florala mayor with a vow of no more voodoo. The 89 year old faces seven candidates on the September 8 ballot as he recounts accusations against his police chief and a midnight voodoo week episode during his term.
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Bush struggles to unite Republicans amid abortion plank debate
Moderate Republicans fear the hard line pro life plank will hurt Bush at the polls. Barbara Bush calls abortion a personal decision and not party platform. A floor fight over the plank looms, while Iowa and national surveys show a tough path to victory. Grassley and Branstad urge decisive leadership and campaign in Iowa.
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Bush eyes new plan as convention looms in Houston
Bush hints at economy focused proposals as he campaigns in Houston for the Republican convention. He acknowledges the no new taxes pledge and a 1990 tax decision while promising upcoming economic ideas. Clinton, in California, criticizes Bush's focus on politics over foreign policy and promotes health care reform.
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