Fitzgerald may run again in 1978 governor race
Fort Dodge Iowa Democrat Jerry Fitzgerald said he is considering another run for governor and not seeking the state party chairmanship. He is evaluating how a campaign would impact his job at Associated Engineers and family, with four children. Fitzgerald noted he will decide within a week and has not committed to chair duties.
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UPI
Iowa
Jerry Fitzgerald
Fitzgerald
Edward Campbell
Campbell
House
Webster County
Robert D. Ray
Fort Dodge Messenger
Roxanne Conlin
U.S
Conlin
Tom Whitney
Des Moines
Utilities grilled over image ads and coverage bias
Iowa Southern Utility Company and others told the Iowa Commerce Commission media coverage paints utilities as greedy and uncaring. They urge no change to rules barring image making ads paid by customers, noting advertising costs bluntly affect rates.
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DES Moines
Iowa
Iowa Southern Utility Company
Iowa Commerce Commission
W.M. Huesinkveld
Centerville
Heusinkveld
Commission
Iowa Southern
Iowa Public Service Co
Sioux City
Two men receive death for 1980 Phoenix slayings
Edward McCall Jr and Robert Cruz were sentenced to death in the gas chamber for the murders of William Redmond and Helen Phelps in Phoenix on New Year’s Eve 1980. Each man also drew 84 years on related counts, with multiple charges including kidnapping and armed robbery.
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Iowa
Phoenix
Edward McCall Jr
Tempe
Robert Cruz
William Patrick Redmond
Helen Phelps
Lytton
Redmond
Paul LaPrade
Maricopa
Marilyn
McCall
Cruz
Chicago
Ilinois
Stanley Warns Against Tax Hike In Iowa
David Stanley of Iowans for Tax Relief urged the Iowa Legislature to oppose tax increases on property sales or income. He criticized a plan to raise Iowa income taxes by limiting federal deductions and urged government to tighten its belt.
TV dinners kept for inmates at Marshall County Jail
Marshall County Supervisors approved continuing noon and night TV dinners for prisoners at the county jail. Chief Jail Inspector Paul Muller had criticized the diet but was shown a varied menu with daily postings, fruit, fresh rolls, and juice for breakfast, demonstrating an adequate diet.
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Marshalltown
Marshall County
County Board of Supervisors
Paul Muller
Newton
Muller
Perry Mayor Plans Paycheck Donation to Town
Perry attorney George Soumas, newly elected mayor, says he will donate his paycheck to Perry's general fund. He asks that the donation occur twice yearly and be directed to the town, stating it is an honor to serve.
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PERRY
George Soumas
Soumas
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