Kennedy quits 1984 bid reshapes Iowa caucus scene
Ted Kennedy declares he will not seek the 1984 Democratic nomination for personal reasons. Iowa insiders discuss Mondale as a leading beneficiary while Harold Hughes exits Cranston exploration and Tom Harkin weighs a Senate run. The piece also notes Gov elect Terry Branstad’s plans for inaugural events and the long history of Iowa inaugurations.
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Ohio
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Colorado
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South Carolina
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Doc Miller Would Be Acting Governor If Iowa Branstad Succession Gap
Burlington Democrat Charles Doc Miller, elected president pro tem, stands third in line for Iowa’s governorship. If Governor-elect Branstad and Lieutenant Governor-elect Anderson were incapacitated after mid January, Miller would serve as acting governor until a successor is named. Don Avenson is slated to become Speaker of the House next month. Reagen to appear on Iowa Press at 7 on IPBN Channels 12 and 32.
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Soviet Citizens Share Desire for Nuclear Arms Freeze, Professor Says
Timothy O'Connor of the University of Northern Iowa says Soviet commoners favor easing tensions and reducing military spending. He notes informal discussions and a defensive view of Soviet policy, with Afghanistan as an exception. He warns Cold War rhetoric hides real public sentiment.
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