Demos Plan Early Start On Caucuses
Iowa Democrats set precinct caucuses for January 24 to speed the process toward county and district meetings. Delegates will be chosen at neighborhood caucuses for February 26 and March 25 district caucuses, with the state convention on April 29, the presidential convention on May 20, and the national gathering in Miami Beach starting July 9. The plan includes rules limiting debate time and shifts in national delegation voting per McGovern commission recommendations.
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Delegates Split by District in 1972 Party Plans
The Democratic and Republican parties shift toward district emphasis for delegate selection. Seventy five percent of delegates will be chosen at six district conventions on March 25 while 25 percent vote at the state May 20 convention. The McGovern commission proposes delegations reflect district majorities and minorities to avoid challenges.
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Former Iowa clerk pleads innocent to forged instrument charge
Maretta June Shephard of Des Moines, a 26 year old former clerk in the Iowa department of revenue, is free on $1,000 bond after pleading not guilty in Des Moines municipal court. She is charged with cashing a $102.15 state income tax refund check belonging to Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Proctor of Carlisle.
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Carlisle
Neu Urges Early Budget Hearings to Speed Sessions
State Sen Art Neu of Carroll Republican nominee for lieutenant governor told the Federation of Republican Women that an improved appropriations process is essential. He urged hearings begin in week two and weekly slots for appropriations and ways and means to accelerate bills and shorten sessions.
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Iowa Students Plan Public Interest Research Group
Students from 20 Iowa colleges will unveil plans to form an Iowa Student Public Interest Research Group at a 10:30 a m meeting in the Veterans Auditorium. Joe Highland of Ralph Nader's Washington staff will attend, outlining a student funded non profit non partisan group to research social issues and push public interest reforms in Iowa.
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Iowa City to Host New International Education Office
Stephen Arum introduces the University of Iowa Office of International Education and Services aimed at aiding 350 students and 150 professionals. He plans surveys of current programs, expands international activities, and broadens involvement of American students and residents.
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Cities urged to press state and national policy
Des Moines AP report notes Iowa city officials must more actively influence policy to address local needs. Conference speakers say municipalities, not just states, must craft a foreign policy toward other government levels to secure solutions and funding.
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Chou Rejects Sato Offer for Talks in Peking
Premier Chou En-lai spurned Japan's Sato invitation for talks in Peking on normalizing relations. He would accept a visit by the next Japanese prime minister only if Peking is recognized as the sole Chinese government, implying Beijing has cooled on relations under Sato.
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