Stoner Opts Out of Iowa Senate Bid
Des Moines businessman Tom Stoner former Iowa GOP chairman withdrew Monday from the race for the U S Senate nomination citing the time demand. He believed he could have defeated Democratic incumbent Dick Clark who intends to seek a second term after Clark won the seat in 1972. Stoner said the decision followed months of pressure from Republicans who saw him as the strongest option to reclaim the seat.
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Stoner declines Senate bid amid GOP field shift
Aas pick of the moderate to liberal wing tied to Gov. Robert D. Ray and allies, Stoner says time constraints and personal life concerns prevent a run. He notes Ray's September decision not to run and discusses possible contenders like Attorney General Richard C. Turner as insiders reassess the Republican nomination slate.
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Vinton to Pilot On the Job Preparation for Seniors
Connie Foster at Washington High School leads a planned multi educational program to place about 25 seniors in local businesses for on the job training and high school credits. She cites benefits for students not aiming for college and seeks board approval after a business survey.
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Dental records key to ID of teen found in ditch
Scott County authorities believe dental records will identify a young woman found by a pheasant hunter in a ditch near New Liberty. The 17 to 18 year old, about 5 foot 4, had extensive dental work and wore three distinctive rings. Death dated eight to 12 months prior. police see possible foul play.
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Gravel Truck Storms Fort Madison Supermarket
A dump truck loaded with gravel careened through a Fort Madison supermarket wall on Monday injuring 17 people including the driver Jerry Kempker. Sixteen bystanders were hurt as debris and gravel scattered inside the store. The truck, descending Highway 88 toward a busy intersection at 18th Street and Avenue H, reportedly had brake failure with speeds estimated at 50 to 60 mph by witnesses.
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Tuesday Theater Lineup Across Iowa and World Venues
The listing shows multiple theaters in Iowa and other venues with evening showings. Titles include Rolling Thunder Final Chapter Walking Tall Smokey and the Bandit Star Wars I Never Promised You a Rose Garden Damnation Alley Oh God Chicken Chronicles A Piece of the Action You Light Up My Life plus late features at Marion and Danish Book World with numerous times.
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Rolling Thunder
Smokey and the Bandit
Plaza
Damnation Alley
Eastown
Twin West
Twin East
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