Which plank marks the Iowa GOP and Democratic platforms
The text contrasts two abortion stances. the first plank advocates voluntary family planning and freedom from constitutional limits, while the second emphasizes prayerful consideration of abortion beliefs. It notes Democrats embraced pro choice while Republicans faced Branstad’s campaign concerns. It also discusses Roxanne Conlin and Gov. Ray debating class War rhetoric during Iowa campaign season.
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Iowa
Terry Branstad
Roxanne Conlin
Branstad
Robert Ray
Conlin
Ray
Skip Weber
Iowa Daily Press Association
Terry Branstad and His Party of Privilege
Weber
Iowa Campaign Shakeups Highlight 1980s State Races
Political figures swap campaign roles as Tom Chapman gives way to John Fitzpatrick for Roxanne Conlin's bid and Thom Pickett shifts to a U.S. Senate run in Arizona. Diane Collison takes Branstad’s operation. Steve Murphy relocates to Oregon governor race. Linn County event opens season with Conlin and others. Libertarian Marcia Farrington remains in race.
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Tom Chapman
Roxanne Conlin
John Fitzpatrick
Tom Harkin
Thom Pickett
Terry Branstad
U.S. Senate
Arizona
Wendell Harris
Diane Collison
West Des Moines
Pickett
Branstad
Steve Murphy
Jerry Fitzgerald
Iowa
Ted Kulongoski
Oregon
Linn County
IBEW
Wiley Boulevard
Iowa House
Senate
Citizens For
Marcia Farrington
Ames
Watkins Insurance Agent Builds On Word Of Mouth
Kuester, known as Gabe, runs the independent Kuester Agency in Watkins Iowa. He bought into the business in 1957 and took over in 1967, relying on personal service and local loyalty rather than heavy advertising to attract customers. He handles major insurance lines and often serves bank customers in the same building.
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Watkins Insurance Agent
Iowa
Dave Rasdal
Watkins
Gerrold Kuester
Luzerne
Blairstown
Norway
Kuester
Gabe
Benton County
Alfred Schmuecker
Schmuecker
Watkins Saving Bank
Newhall
Marengo
GOP convention votes to on floor only change may cut turnout
Changes to the GOP constitution require delegates to be on the convention floor to vote, ending pro rata county voting. Muscatine Republican John Axel warns conventions may be chaotic with longer sessions and tighter floor access. He says alternate delegates and guests would sit in the balcony, with stronger security and possible intra county challenges. Delegates total about 3,500 with a $15 county assessment per delegate.
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Harrison Webertown Daily Press Association
Des Moines
John Axel
Republican State Central Committee
Axel
Veterans Auditorium
Selzer to be Honored at Amana Public Reception
Charles L. Selzer longtime Amana Community Schools superintendent will be honored at a public reception Sunday July 11 from 2 to 5 p m at the district gym in Middle Amana He retires this year after 47 years in the district including roles as teacher coach principal and superintendent The event is co sponsored by the Amana Education Association and Amana Board of Education
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Charles L. Selzer
Amana Community Schools
Amana
Selzer
Amana Education Association
Amana Board of Education
Monticello Firefighters Honored in Fourth of July Celebration
Monticello residents honor their volunteer firefighters with photos and biographies in the Monticello Express and host a Firemen's Celebration at the Jones County Fairground with a Fourth of July parade to raise funds. The Free Press front page features Brooklyn Days on June 26 with Paul Thompson’s photos of 2000 attendees enjoying meals and rest after the event.
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Monticello
Monticello Express
Jones County Fairground
Free Press
Brooklyn
Paul Thompson
Remarkable Poinsettia Grows Horizontal Stem in Iowa Home
Margaret Milroy of rural Vinton reports a poinsettia plant with a six foot four inch horizontal stem extending from a TV to an easy chair since Christmas 1980. A Cedar Valley Times photo last Monday captured the oddity.
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Margaret Milroy
Vinton
Cedar Valley Times
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Ken Sullivan
Falderas
Des Moines Register
Gazette Litical Writer
Terry Branstac
Norman Eroe
Liddy
Brent Appel
Tom Tauke
U.S
Norman Erbe
L.B. Liddy
Dave Readinger
Urbandale
Republican Central Committee
Gazette
Gerrold
Gabe’’ Kuester
Charles Selzer
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