Fitzgerald wins Iowa labor endorsement in campaign swing
Democratic governor hopeful Jerome D. Fitzgerald crisscrossed Iowa by air to Des Moines and Oelwein as the Iron Workers Union backed his bid. He framed his message around jobs, wages and tax revenue while courting labor groups and church communities on a long campaign day.
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Fitzgerald Conserves Hope In Iowa Governor Bid
Immaculate Conception parish hall hosts Democrat candidate Fitzgerald who touts a record of public service and three Iowa House terms. He faces Roxanne Conlin and Ed Campbell, argues labor endorsements and campaign momentum, citing Building Trades backing and past gubernatorial nomination win as proof of his viability. He pledges job creation, tax practicality, and results oriented leadership while appealing to voters and Franciscan sisters.
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Death of Henry VI in the Tower of London
In 1471 England's King Henry VI dies while imprisoned in the Tower of London. The event marks a pivotal moment in the Wars of the Roses linking his reign to the ensuing political shifts and power realignments of the period.
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State workers to receive Social Security refunds in Iowa
Iowa Comptroller Ron Mosher announced about 20 000 current and former state employees will get Social Security refunds averaging $50, totaling about $2 million. The refunds cover July 1978 to December 1980 and arise from a retroactive waiver of Social Security taxes on sick pay.
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Department of Transportation
Tauke amendment seeks to shield WHO from Radio Marti
Rep. Tom Tauke Iowa Republican wins subcommittee approval for an amendment to block a government owned station from jamming Des Moines WHO on 1040 AM. The plan would move Radio Marti to shortwave and keep 1040 free for WHO, sending the measure to the House Energy and Commerce Committee.
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