Iowa caucuses through 1984 show shifting campaigns and wins
The piece traces Democratic and Republican strategies from 1979 to 1984 in Iowa. It details Carter Kennedy battles, Reagan’s limited in-state campaigning, Bush and Hart early organizing, and Mondale’s 1984 victory with Hart as strong second.
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Carter
Rosalynn
Lillian
Kennedy
Iowa
Wabash
Edward Campbell
Democratic Party
Campbell
Mondale
Hart
Bush
History of Iowa Caucuses Chronicle Series
A week of items on Iowa's first in the nation caucuses covers their early origins before national fame, 1968 attention and 1972 changes, 1972 campaigns by McGovern and Muskie, 1976 night co holding and straw poll, Carter aides memories of 1976, and a recap of 1980 and 1984 dynamics with a glance at future prospects amid criticism.
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Iowa
McCarthy
McGovern and Muskie
GOP
Jimmy Carter
Jody Powell
Tim Kraft
Dole aide links to blind trust and SBA contract probe
Owen, longtime Dole supporter and former Kansas GOP leader, served as investment counselor to Elizabeth Dole's blind trust. Documents tie Palmer's EDP Enterprises to a $26 million SBA food services contract for Fort Leonard Wood, with Dole admitting a staff suggestion to write a letter. House committee chair LaFalce probes irregularities and possible political influence.
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Campbell
Owen
Dole
Kansas
Elizabeth Dole
Mark McConaghy
McConaghy
Price Waterhouse
Congress
Bipartisan Joint Committee On Taxation
John Palmer
The
Trust
Overland Park
Kan
EDP
Small Business Administration
Fort Leonard Wood
Missouri
SBA
Palmer
John J. LaFalce
D-N.y
House
Small Business Committee
LaFalce
Bork Resigns to Campaign for Speech on Courts
Former Yale professor and Supreme Court nominee Robert Bork resigns from the bench to campaign on law and the judicial confirmation process. He cites a politicized system and says he will focus on public discourse away from his judge’s duties.
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Bork
Reagan
Yale Law School
U.S
Archibald Cox
Elliot Richardson
William Ruckelshaus
Nixon
Lewis Powell
Supreme Court
City Briefs Dusts Off Saturday Schedules and Sales
City briefs roundup lists dining specials sales and events across downtown. Advertisements promote chiropractic ads theater music gigs library open house and craft shop discounts plus a veterans dinner dance and antique shop sale with contact numbers included.
Bush confronts Robertson forces at Michigan GOP conventions
Michigan delegates to the Republican National Convention are to be chosen January 29-30 in Grand Rapids from 1 805 selected Thursday as Bush Kemp and Robertson supporters battle over Michigan’s delegation. Barricades and entry refusals marked the scene at Elmer’s Steak Pit as Robertson allies claim court rulings blocked their efforts.
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Wyandotte
Robertson
Elmer’s Steak Pit
Bush
Marvin Bush
David Zachem
Ingham County
Michigan
Grand Rapids
Iowa
Dole
Laconia
N.H
New Hampshire
Kemp
Iowa Faces System Fixes After 1987 Errors
The state reports critical mass of cases and functions caused an explosion in a computer system. DHS staff handle complaints via ten toll free lines as private business help is sought. In Oct-Dec 1987, 180 errors were identified and scheduled for correction.
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Iowa
DHS
Norman
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Gary Hart
South Dakota
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