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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1972

Page

4

Clark demands Miller disclose campaign fund sources

Democratic Senate candidate Dick Clark released his sixth voluntary report and urged Republican rival Jack Miller to reveal how much of his 2020 fund came from a $100 dinner in Chicago. Clark cited the dinner and other contributions to press for transparency and attacked Miller’s past refusals to disclose early donations.

Dick Clark U.S. Senate Jack Miller Iowa Marion Clark Sen. Miller Miller Chicago Illinois Senate Minneapolis

Small Opposes Tuition Hikes in Iowa Universities

Iowa City Democrat State Rep. Arthur Small, seeking re election, voiced continued opposition to any tuition increase at Iowa state universities. He argued increases clash with the concept of a public university and could violate wage price guidelines, warning it would drive inflation and limit access to higher education.

Iowa City Arthur Small Iowa Board of Regents Small Iowa City Democrat

Schwengel Publishes 1971 Income Figures for Iowa District

Rep Fred Schwengel of Iowa's First district disclosed his 1971 income totaling 46209.51 dollars at a Davenport news conference. His 42500 was from congressional salary, 758.06 from Ameri can Mutual Life overwriting, and 2951.45 from investments. He urged opponent Ed Mez vinsky to disclose his income as well.

Davenport G.O.P Fred Schwengel Iowa Schwengel American Mutual Life Insurance Co Congress Ed Mezvinsky First District

Iowa Wine in Groceries: Voters Split on Change

Three Iowa gubernatorial candidates address wine sales in grocery stores. Democrat Paul Franzenburg backs private sale arguing broader selection, better prices, and state profits retained. Republican Robert Ray and American Independent Robert Dilley oppose, noting limited store capacity and questions on revenue gains.

Des Moines Iowa Paul Franzenburg Robert Ray Robert Dilley American Independent Party Ray Iowa Wine Advisory Board Franzenburg Maine

Dilley Calls Iowa Liquor Distribution Profit Problem

Dilley argued that counting liquor profits ignores the state’s inmate costs from alcohol related issues. He urged Iowa to quit distributing liquor, saying profits encourage drinking and liquor should be sold in bars and taverns, not grocery stores.

Dilley Iowa

Mezvinsky Sees Dirty Dealings in Election Year

Ed Mezvinsky accused the political system of dirty underhanded dealings during a St Ambrose College campaign stop in Davenport. He cited the ITT affair Russian wheat deal and secret campaign money, urged disclosure and stated silence from the administration harms public trust.

Davenport Ed Mezvinsky Mezvinsky St. Ambrose College

McGovern Tops University of Iowa Poll On Campus

The Daily Iowan reports George McGovern leading 54 to 28 percent over Richard Nixon among University of Iowa registered voters with 15 percent undecided. The lead marks a slip since a previous March poll while 3 percent favor other candidates.

Iowa City George McGovern University of Iowa The Daily Iowan McGovern Nixon U. of I

Polls show McGovern, Nixon gap narrows among students

A University of Iowa poll of nearly 400 students finds McGovern leading Nixon by 66 to 30, with Nixon slipping to 2 percent among the undecided. A parallel Iowa State Daily poll on the Ames campus reports Nixon ahead 52 to 38. Six of seven U I students say they are registered to vote. some not yet 18.

Nixon McGovern U. of I Iowa Opinion Research Bureau Iowa City Iowa State University Iowa State Daily Ames Daily Iowan

Cilek backs prison reforms and retention centers

Democratic candidate Lorada Cilek of Johnson County urges county level rehabilitation through increased visitation, recreation, and university supervised programs. She supports closing Anamosa and Rockwell City prisons while Fort Madison remains maximum security. Emphasizes vocational training at Kirkwood for inmates serving a year or more.

Iowa City Lorada Cilek Johnson County Board of Supervisors Anamosa Rockwell City Fort Madison Cilek Physical Education Kirkwood

Neely Aims To Shine Iowa City Image In Senate

Marion Neely pledged in a Johnson County Eisenhower club speech to advance a positive image of Iowa City and the University of Iowa during his term in the Iowa senate. He argued that the city and campus have suffered from a negative public view for years.

Iowa City Iowa Senate Iowa ‘City University of Iowa Marion Neely Johnson County Eisenhower Club

Politician Defends Iowa City Image Against Drug Capital Label

Republican Senate candidate Neely argues against portraying Iowa City as a drug hub. He calls for full coordination of anti drug efforts with the governor's office while praising the University of Iowa and the city’s conducive academic environment. He emphasizes a healthy community climate supporting academic achievement.

Iowa Iowa City Neely Senate University of Iowa

Elgin State Bank Names Trust Officer

WEST UNION The board of directors of Elgin State Bank has elected Francis D. Butikofer to vice-president and trust officer. He joined the bank in 1958 and has held multiple roles including assistant cashier and manager in Wadena, director since 1966, and will now lead the trust division.

West Union Elgin State Bank Francis D. Butikofer Butikofer Wadena Elgin Luther College Decorah Navy Gates Business College Waterloo

Adventure-seeking Kunst brothers slain in Afghan attack

Al Kunst recalls Dave and John Kunst who set out from Waseca Minnesota to walk around the world for UNICEF. John was killed when attacked by bandits near Kabul while Dave, wounded, was hospitalized in Afghanistan. The brothers, both seeking world peace, had paused near the halfway point of their 15 000 mile trek. Their family remains hopeful amid tragedy.

UPI David Kunst John Afghanistan al Kunst Clear Lake United Nations Children's Fund Waseca Minn Dave John Kunst Minnesota United Nations Children’s Fund Jan State Department Sarobi John Eunst David U.S. Agency For International Development Kabul Pakistan People’s Republic of China Daniel Bradley Debbie Iowa Unicef Minnesota Highway Department University of Minnesota

Contributions for McGovern Totaled in Iowa

DES MOINES AP More than $32 000 has been contributed in Iowa to the McGovern presidential campaign. State treasurer Janet Parker says the total includes gifts from the last seven weeks and excludes pre nomination donations. The largest single gift was 500 dollars and the smallest 1 dollar. The average contribution ranges from 10 to 20 dollars.

Des Moines Iowa George McGovern Janet Parker McGovern

Services for Stella Harrison at Campbell Funeral Home

Stella A. Harrison 94 of Vinton will be honored at a Wednesday service at 2 p.m. in Campbell Funeral Home. Born October 7, 1878 in New York State, she married William Harrison in 1898 near Vinton. He died in 1960. They farmed around Vinton-Ur bana. Surviving are a daughter Mrs. Wayne Clime of Cedar Rapids, two grandchildren, four great grandchildren and five great great grandchildren.

Vinton Stella A. Harrison Campbell New York State William Harrison Vinton-Urbana Wayne Clime Cedar Rapids

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