Iowa 1972 Caucuses Birth of First-in-the Nation Process
The article recalls Iowa's 1972 caucuses setting the stage for proportional representation in district and state conventions. Key figures include Larson and Bender, who planned the timeline with a slow mimeograph, leading to Jan 24 caucuses to finish before the May 20 state convention. About 20,000 to 80,000 Democrats participated. Muskie and McGovern factions contested, with McGovern drawing headlines. Republicans reaffirmed support for Nixon as the party avoided the limelight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola County
Larson
Richard Bender
Bender
Marlene
Iowa
South Dakota
George McGovern
McGovern
Democratic Party
Muskie
Democratic
History of Iowa caucuses from 1968 to today staged in weekly series
A weeklong series outlines Iowa's caucus evolution from 1968 McCarthy tie to 1980s campaigns and Carter aides recollections, noting 1972 shift to first in nation and 1976 GOP straw poll. It covers how campaigning changed each year and previews future of the caucuses amid criticism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
McCarthy
McGovern and Muskie
Jimmy Carter
Jody Powell
Tim Kraft
Branstad to Push Rural Economic Plans in Iowa Speech
Branstad will address small town revitalization and rural development, proposing leadership training for town leaders, technical management help, and business financing. He notes the state is recovering but villages remain hard hit and outlines a budget message January 18 with welfare reform and prison space plans. The article references a $75 million proposal and ongoing efforts across Des Moines and neighboring cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Branstad
Iowa
Vohs
Grassley charges Bush camp with diversion from real issues
Des Moines Iowa Senator Charles Grassley a Dole supporter said Iowa voters won t hold Dole s wealth against him. He argued Dole earned his way and voters want moral ethical management. Grassley suggested Bush push to disclose wealth is a diversion from Iran hostages and other questions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grassley
Bush Camp
Des Moines
Iowa
Bob Dole
Charles Grassley
R-I
Dole
Kansas
George Bush
Reagan
Iran
Bush Campaign
Bush Faces Questions Over Iran Contra Role and Knowledge
The inquiry centers on George Bush's awareness of a presidential finding authorizing arms sales to Iran, aid to the contras, and possible fund diversion. Sources say Bush was a minor player and that he offered limited knowledge while declining to disclose his advice to Reagan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iran
Bush
U.S
Walsh
Congressional
White House
Tower Commission
GOP
Reagan
Confidence hinges on deposits as MorAmerica plan faces scrutiny
MorAmerica Morris Plan executives, facing Federal Home Loan Bank Board review, stress depositor confidence as vital to a stable runoff and warn liquidation would harm holders. They cite book values and quick-sale estimates, while executives offer to step aside if regulators object, amid post snowstorm talks with officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris Plan
FHLBB
Schuettpelz
MorAmerica-Morris Plan
MorAmerica
Cebuhar
Federal Board
John Wolfe
Federal Home Loan
Bank Board
MorAmerica and
Washington
Also Mentioned on This Page
William Sueppel
Iowa City
Edmund Muskie
Sueppel
Democratic National Committee
Cedar Rapids
New York Times
Johnny Apple
R.W. Apple Jr
Richard Nixon
Commission
Chicago
Milwaukee
Minneapolis-St. Paul
Kansas City
St. Louis
Call Cityline
Lebanon
Wolfe
Old Guard
Federal Home Loan Bank Board
Coventry Gardens
Jan
Satisfac
2Nd Ave
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!