Harkin backers file for governor run amid uncertainty
Backers of Rep. Tom Harkin in Des Moines took out nomination papers for governor without his authorization. Harkin has not decided on a run, and a spokesman said the action reflects a new situation after Gov. Ray did not seek reelection. A news conference is planned to discuss El Salvador results and the governor race future.
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Gazette
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DES Moines
Iowa
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Harkin
Robert Ray
Pratt
Ray
Piatt
el Salvador
Secretary of State’s
Tommy O’harkin
Robert D. Ray
Sen. Craft
Senate
Blind skier overcomes sight loss to ski in Colorado
Murren explains he became legally blind by 1975 after a sinus infection affected his optic nerves. He describes three blind ski competition classes and notes instructors must ski blindfolded to relate to students while he occasionally competes in Class A despite limited vision.
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Murren
Colorado
Skier to Compete in World Cup Handicap Ski Meet
Mason City native Murren plans a March 5 trip to Switzerland for the World Cup Handicap Ski Meet. He jokes about knee problems from football days and notes fellow handicapped skiers call themselves "three trackers" after losing limbs. He funds the handicapped Olympics via a fund at First National Bank, Aitkin.
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Minn
Duluth
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Aitkin
Cook-off Winners to be Decided at Public Event
A cook-off will determine winners with a $50 prize and judging based on appearance flavor texture and directions. Judges include Myrna Fisher Holly Klima Carl Oehl Dixie Trout Phyllis Yager and Dale Wicke with Charlotte Young chairing the committee. Ellis hosts two free 9 am and 2 pm talks on economical meat cuts with door prizes after the 2 pm show.
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Grant Wood Area Education Association
Dale Wicke
Nelson’s Meat Market
Charlotte Young
Ellis
Wilson School Closure Debate Shapes Board Vote
Copeland notes potential legal action against the school board as opponents push alternatives to closing Wilson. Philip Lewis urged examining Grant Wood AEA services and proposing staff cuts or a task force on districting while administrators cite budget limits and educational efficiency.
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Wilson
Philip Lewis
Sunland Court SE
Lewis
Grant Wood Area
Grant Wood Aea
Beatty
Davenport man identified in rail yard death
Davenport detectives positively identified the body found Saturday in a rail yard as Leonard Lehto, 71, of Davenport. Officials said he was found by a Milwaukee Road employee wearing only socks and shoes and that homicide is not suspected pending further investigation.
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Davenport
Wday
Leonard Lehto
Lehto
West Side
Milwaukee Road
Candidates on a single bus proposed by Iowa senator
Des Moines (AP) State Sen. Forrest Schwengels proposes a tongue in cheek plan to put all candidates for the same office on one bus to campaign together in a bid to save energy. The idea is presented in a lighthearted comment during a public discussion.
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Des Moines
Forrest Schwengels
Fairfield
Iowa tax bill would raise corporate rate to 12 percent
The measure preserves a 50 percent deductibility for corporations and hikes the rate for taxable incomes over 250000 to 12 percent, projecting 1982 1983 revenue gains. It would also end the safe harbor leasing loophole to save about 225 million. Senator Palmer criticizes the 70 percent machinery credit and proposes a job creation tax credit.
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Iowa
Taxes debate over 70 percent automation tax break
Lawmakers argued the 70 percent tax break would deter hiring and threaten jobs. Critics urged sunset clauses and alternatives while supporters defended saving and investment to keep industry productive amid competing nations.
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Lowell Jenkins
Montrose
Bob Rush
Cedar Rapids
Palmer
Recession Deepens as GNP and Spending Fall
The economy shows a GNP drop and $1.1 billion less consumer spending. The implicit price deflator rises to 9.3 percent, with analysts split on near term declines. Weather reduced industrial output by 3 percent in January, the steepest fall of the current recession.
U S Mexico Rates Adjust Call Billing Structure
The U S portion of calls to Mexico will follow new time of day rates with day 7am to 7pm weekdays, evening 7pm to 11pm weekdays and 7am to 11pm Saturday, 5pm to 12 midnight Sunday, night rates otherwise. Initial 3 minute dial rate changes depend on distance, with reductions above 430 miles and increases below. Nine rate steps remain after reduction, plus 40 percent evening and 60 percent night discounts for customer dialed calls and extra minutes.
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New York
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