Baker backs Reagan on debate stance in Des Moines
Sen. Howard Baker says he will not pressure Ronald Reagan to debate other Republican candidates. Reagan has refused the Des Moines January 5 debate while six rivals accept. Baker defends the decision as a campaign choice and compares it to Connally dropping federal funds.
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Des Moines
Ronald Reagan
Howard Baker
Reagan
Tennessee
Baker
John Anderson
George Bush
John Connally
Philip Crane
Robert Dole
California
Connally
Iowa
Labor group flyer targets Carter in Iowa caucus appeal
The Iowa Federation of Labor sent a hard hitting mailing to its 80 000 members urging participation in the January 21 caucuses and a presidential preference poll. The flyer questions economic safeguards and echoes Kennedy themes criticizing Carter, with Wingert noting strong interest and possible 5000 responses.
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DES Moines
Carter
Iowa Federation of Labor
Federation
James Wingert
Wingert
Iowa Federation
Don Rowan
West Union Man Killed in Alabama Plane Crash
A World War II P-51 crash near Eufaula Alabama killed two men, pilot John McConnell of Eufaula aged 41 and passenger Rick McChane, 20, of West Union. Witnesses noted low level rolls and a quiet impact with no fire. The crash occurred about a mile south of the Eufaula airport near U.S. 431.
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Eufaula
Ala
West Union
Mac Brown
U.S. 431
John McConnell
Rick McChane
Roy McChane
Shoveling Snow Health Tips From UI Doctor
Iowa City AP reports University of Iowa physical therapist N. Peg Burke advises four factors that strain the heart while shoveling snow and eight practical tips. She cautions about excessive clothing breath holding after meals and emphasizes using legs, pacing, small lifts, and regular activity to reduce risk.
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Iowa City
University of Iowa
N. Peg Burke
Department of Physical Education and Dance
Burke
Northern seeks 8 percent gas supply boost for 1980 81
Northern Natural Gas Co filed with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to raise daily deliveries by 238 million cubic feet to its upper Midwest utility customers for the 1980 81 heating season. The firm cites pent up demand and aims to cut costs for residential and high priority users while displacing some oil use. The plan anticipates about 15 million dollars in new facilities and compressor and pipeline builds to start in time for winter deliveries. Northern serves 71 utility customers across 1,094 communities and 6 million people, including Peoples Natural Gas in Eastern Iowa.
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Omaha, Neb
Northern Natural Gas Co
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Northern
Upper Midwest
Gordon Severn
Natural Gas Group
Alaska
Canada
Severn
Commission
Peoples Natural Gas
Iowa
Upper
Midwest
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Nedy
America
Kennedy
Bulova Caravelle
Bulova
Third Avenue
Killian
Alabama
Steele
Kodak
Raelie
1St St. SE
Cedar Rapids
Waterloo
Lee Riders
Lee
Thirty-Second
Oakland Rd
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