Cedar Rapids may lose GOP convention over venue limits
The Iowa Republican State Central Committee reconsiders Cedar Rapids as the site for the 1980 state presidential convention due to Five Seasons Convention Center seating for 3,500 delegates plus 700 alternates 700 junior delegates and a 300 press corps. Hotels for 5,000 to 6,000 attendees may be scarce prompting possible use of Coralville as backup.
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Harriman urges Salt II ratification at foreign trade seminar
Former Gov John Harriman 87 urged Senate approval of Salt II at a five seasons complex event attended by 500 plus. He recalled Cold War stakes and warned of a dangerous world if ratification fails, citing his career and grandchildren as motivation.
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Hoover name chosen for new Iowa building essay contest
The 1975 76 Iowa Legislature debated naming a new Agriculture building after Henry A Wallace and a second building. Republican Oakley and Clark proposed Carrie Chapman Catt. the idea shifted to Carolyn Pendray to challenge Norpel. An essay contest by schoolchildren named Herbert Hoover, read at dedication by Gail McCombs of Janesville. Senator Jepsen announced new press staff and other political notes followed.
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Travelers rate air travel safer
University of Iowa study finds college students view flying as safer and often cheaper than driving, especially in winter. If a second traveler shares driving, driving and flying are seen as similarly safe, and driving may be slightly more economical with shared costs.
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