Iowa and N H leaders press candidates on Louisiana caucus
Republican leaders in Iowa and New Hampshire demand a Wednesday deadline for candidates to boycott Louisiana’s Feb six first-in-the-nation caucuses. The dispute over which state holds the opening test pits Iowa and New Hampshire against Louisiana’s bid, with several candidates pledging loyalty to Iowa and New Hampshire.
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New Hampshire
Bob Dole
Lamar Alexander
Dick Lugar
Morry Taylor
Texas
Phil Gramm
Republican Party
Brian Kennedy
Gramm
Louisiana
Kennedy
Hunger striker Von Billings refuses jail release
Donon Won Billings, a 57 year old hunger striker linked to the Embassy of Heaven Church, remains in Linn County Jail on an 18 day water only fast after twice declining fingerprinting and photographing for records. Officials sought release ahead of a court hearing on drunken driving and weapons charges from November 14.
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von Billings
Troy Davis among five finalists for Heisman Trophy
Iowa State University running back Troy Davis earns a place as one of five finalists for the Heisman Trophy. The winner will be announced in New York next week as the award honors the nation's top college football player for 1935. Details on page 10.
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Iowa
Kirkwood Community College
Cedar Rapids
Darrell Kearney
Dole
Gramm
Louisiana
Phil Gramm
Kearney
Alexander
Iowa State University
Troy Davis
New York
Marion man linked to bribery case dies in crash
Medical examiner cannot determine crash cause in Marion fatality tied to bribery allegations. Widow denies death by her spouse’s own action. Separate note: US West to bring Caller ID to Eastern Iowa next year, page 1E.
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Linn County
Marion
US West Communications
Iowa
Sears to anchor Coralville mall moving from Sycamore
Sears Roebuck will open a 109000 square foot anchor at Coralville's new 850000 square foot mall, moving from Iowa City's Sycamore Mall. The store will employ 200 to 300 and include a detached auto center, with Sycamore closing in fall 1997.
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Lyle Muller
Johnson County
Coralville
Sears, Roebuck and Co
Iowa City
Sycamore Mall
Sears
Lewis Hill
Menard’s
Hill
General Growth Properties Inc
Interstate 80
Highway 965
Dillard’s
Ted Whitmer
Sycamore
Whitmer
von Maur
Walgreen's
Senators Weather Retirement Wave as 1996 Looms
The AP reports Oregon's Mark Hatfield becomes the 11th senator to announce retirement, with Alan Simpson expected to follow. The 1996 cycle could see more vacancies than in a century as several veterans cite age, polarization, and personal priorities.
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Washington
Oregon
Mark Hatfield
Alan Simpson
Senate
Hatfield
Nancy Kassebaum
James Exon
Nebraska
House and Senate Members in Spotlight by Region
A compact list highlights Patricia Schroeder of Colorado Gerry Studds of Massachusetts Ray Thornton of Arkansas Charlie Wilson of Texas Samgneds Norm Mineta of California Mel Reynolds of Illinois and Carlos Moorhead of California in a regional roundup of legislators.
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Patricia Schroeder
Colo
Gerry Studds
Mass
Ray Thornton
Ark
Charlie Wilson
Texas
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