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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1983
Page
19
Political notes describe George McGovern asserting a dual aim to win the Democratic nomination while shaping policy, saying he began with a possible win and would keep his ideas even in defeat. He cites polls placing him third and hopes to narrow the gap with long-standing contenders, expecting a solid showing in Iowa caucuses.
The Democratic nominee says condensing many caucuses and primaries into weeks makes it hard for candidates with limited resources. He notes the early 70s allowed evaluation in Iowa before New Hampshire and others. The FCC offers a price break on media ads in 14 caucus states, including Iowa, with lowest rates near primaries and general elections.
Former Vice President Walter Mondale appeared at Mondale Day during a Baltimore Orioles game at Memorial Stadium on September 29 as Twins fans watched. Detroit defeated the Orioles 9 to 4 while Mondale organized campaign activity in Iowa City and urged support for his 1984 presidential bid. The Mondale for President Committee in Johnson County plans an organizational meeting to discuss caucus strategy.
Gov. Terry Branstad will appear as the guest on Iowa Public Television program Iowa Press at 7 p.m. on channels 12 and 32. George McGovern names longtime aide George Cunningham as national campaign chairman for his presidential bid, with Cunningham having served as McGovern's campaign manager in 1972 and for his congressional and Senate bids.
Iowa senator Roger Jepsen mixed milk and martinis in a dairy bill debate, challenging Senator Moynihan to name a martini’s price. Moynihan dodged the gag, noting his drink preference and prompting Jepsen to push an amendment to repeal the milk assessment. The measure was tabled 56 to 37 with Grasley voting to keep it alive.
Washington report lists how Iowa members voted on two key items. The House rejected a Hansen park adjacent lands amendment 160 to 245 while the Senate failed to end tobacco subsidies 57 to 33. Iowa Republicans Leach Tauke Evans Grassley Jepsen and Democrats Harkin Bedell supported different positions.
A Commerce Commission table shows Rural Electric Cooperatives spent 447,413 on advertising with stockholders paying 30,972. Cost per customer ranking puts Rural Electric at 2.56, followed by telephone companies at 1.73 and investor-owned gas and electric firms below. Figures detail 1982 advertising and above line splits for Iowa Electric Light and Power, Iowa-Illinois Gas and Electric, Central and Continental Telephones, General Telephone of the Midwest, Northwestern Bell, and United Telephone of Iowa with per customer costs and stockholder shares.
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