Babbitt Opens 1988 Bid With Hardline Hostage Pledge
Former Arizona governor Bruce Babbitt entered the 1988 Democratic presidential race in Manchester New Hampshire. He condemned Reagan era policy, pledged not to trade hostages for inmates, called for taxing Social Security for wealthier Americans, and suggested ending aid to the Contras. He aimed to differentiate himself from rivals and warned against Star Wars arms race dynamics.
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Train subsidy bill moves toward House approval in Kansas
Kansas Senate advances a bill to study restoring a Kansas City to Denver Amtrak route with a $50,000 market study to assess feasibility, track safety, rider projections, and potential state subsidies. Four GOP opponents cite cost. supporters stress national connectivity and transportation options for elderly and disabled Kansans.
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Man and His Dreams Dead in California Olympic bid
Harry Jakobson 37, born in Evanston, died after a cold outdoor wait while denied motel lodging for a fund raising stop to raise 25,000 for his 1988 Olympic equestrian bid. The wheelchair user hoped to travel to South Korea with his wife and two children to train and compete. The motel dispute centered on elevator access and cost, with officials blaming affordability.
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