Iowa Caucuses Move Center Stage For Democrats And GOP
Iowa caucuses set Monday to test 11 Democratic candidates and gauge GOP choices in Linn county and statewide. Precinct meetings determine delegates to county and state conventions with 412 Linn County delegates and a May 29 state convention. Independent and unaffiliated voters may participate in GOP caucuses, while Democrats require pledge of party principles. a Gazette poll favors a primary question.
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Ford
Linn County
Mt. Vernon
Ilowa
George McGovern
Linn Democrats
Predictions of Uncommitted Delegates in Linn County Caucuses
John Law chairs Linn county Democrats and predicts 30 to 35 percent of precinct meeting attendees will be uncommitted. Iowa Democratic Chairman Tom Whitney cites 25 percent uncommitted delegates. Five contenders Carter Bayh Harris Udall Shriver top Linn county talks with Humphrey still a waning backer. Republican turnout forecast 500 to 600. Ford and Reagan visits noted.
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Linn County
Democratic Central Committee
Iowa
Tom Whitney
Law
Georgia
Jimmy Carter
Sargent Shriver
Arizona
Morris Udall
Indiana
Birch Bay
Linn
Frances Palmer
Republican Central Committee
Ford
Reagan
Palmer
Des Moines
Republicans Pick By Majority Vote
Republicans will elect 453 delegates to the party convention on February 28 by majority vote rather than apportionment. Delegates are nominated and voted on by the full caucus. Linn county caucuses start at 7 p.m with times set by local officials, while Democratic caucuses begin at 8 p.m and delegate selection cannot start until 8:30.
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Palmer
Linn County
Carter
Railroads Poised to Handle Growing Coal Trade
Washington reports a forecast of doubling U.S. coal production within ten years by the National Coal Association and government groups. Railroads say capacity is present to meet rising coal-hauling demands as major carriers invest heavily, with 390 million tons moved in 1974 and over $1 billion in equipment planned over the next decade to support the coal industry.
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U.S
National Coal Assn
Department of Transportation
Assn. of American
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