Des Moines AIP fights civil rights halt and jail terms
AP reports the American Independent party outlines a ten point program led by Robert Dilley of Des Moines advocating no gun control, strict criminal justice, welfare for those in need, return to basics in education, biblical principles, and no legalization of marijuana or gambling. In Sioux City Frederick Richard Benton, an independent Senate candidate, warns he has $1.40 left and will not spend it, having funded his bid from small personal money and postage costs. Meanwhile Iowa City congressman Fred Schwengel defends his record against his opponent, accusing his campaign of inaccuracies and pursuing credibility over rhetoric.
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Mezvinsky Predicts 200000 First District Votes
Iowa City MEZVINSKY, a Democratic Congressional candidate, forecast about 200000 voters in the First district will go to the polls Tuesday, far higher than any prior election. He outlined how the figure was calculated during an AIP fundraiser in Des Moines, noting past turnout and party shifts.
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Kidwell Proposes Budget Cut for Johnson County Sheriff
Democratic candidate William A. Kidwell unveils a sheriff and jail budget with a 32 000 dollar reduction from 1973. He promises increased rural protection, maintained deputy numbers, higher deputy wages, and reallocating staff to trim overhead while preserving essential services.
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Farmers List Iowa Ag Candidates Issues Stir Debate
Iowa farmers press two candidates for secretary of agriculture on elect versus appoint options, locker inspections, pollution, and corporate farming. Kenneth Owen backs appointment. Robert Lounsberry supports election. Farmers fear regulatory capture, seek better grading standards for corn and soybeans, and seek tougher pollution controls balanced with farming needs.
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