Ray's decision reshapes Iowa political landscape
Governors, lawmakers and party leaders react to Bob Ray's withdrawal from re election setting off a scramble for 1990 races. Democrats Ed Campbell and Roxanne Conlin gain momentum while GOP signs point to Branstad as frontrunner. Analysts foresee a post Ray era with open seats and altered tax and state policy agendas.
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Pope
Ray
House
Don Avenson
Oelwein
Bob Ray
Dave Nagle
State Democrats
Branstad
Ed Campbell
U.S
Roxanne Conlin
Campbell
Suspect Arrested in Tennessee Massacre Probe
Aleck said no motive is established in the case. Haggart, 31, was arrested near Jasper Tennessee after a roadblock. A missing car tied to the killings was seen by a businessman who alerted authorities. FBI and state police join the cross state investigation.
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Haggart
Jasper
Marion County
Tennessee
Loyd Hood
Alabama
Hood
FBI
Tauke says bid for governor unlikely
Second District Congressman Tom Tauke described a gubernatorial bid as remote and unlikely while citing several potential Republican candidates. He noted he has been asked but does not expect to enter the statewide race, adding there is no final answer in politics and listing Branstad Johnson Neu Evans and Leach as possible contenders.
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Conlin
Ray
Iowa
Tom Harkin
Ames
Joe Rinas
Linn County Board of Supervisors
Jean Oxley
U.S
Roger Jepsen
Bob Ray
Tom Tauke
Tauke
Terry Branstad
Richard Johnson
Arthur Neu
Cooper Evans
Jim Leach
Branstad Bets $50 on Ray’s Political Move
Lt. Gov. Terry Branstad said he would announce his gubernatorial plans after Gov. Robert Ray stepped down and admitted surprise at Ray’s move. He had bet $50 with Sen. George Kinley that Ray would seek re election as a show of confidence. A Pennsylvania turnpike section was closed due to propane gas seepage.
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Canney
Sally Novetzke
Linn County
Republican Central Committee
Central Committees
Novetzke
Bob Ray
GOP
Tim Hyde
Iowa
Des Moines
Terry Branstad
Robert Ray
Branstad
George Kinley
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Retirees fret over poker in New Jersey casinos
Retirees recount a raid on a gambling outing as they explain poker remains illegal in New Jersey. Clifford McGough, 69, and fellow retirees praise an anonymous tipster and Florida authorities who prosecuted them, noting Atlantic City allows legalized gambling since 1978.
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New Jersey
Clifford McGough
New York
Walker
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Montrose
Jenkins
Avenson
Wally Horn
Cedar Rapids
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1St Street
S.E
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Lindale Mall
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Amana
Friedmans
Litton
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Judy Kelley
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