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Idaho GOP clash over McClure support and alleged arrangers
Statesman editor notes George Hansen backs Rep James A. McClure for the U.S. Senate while continuing to attack a group of Idaho industry backers he says manipulate party politics. He cites October 1971 meeting with industry reps and lists attendees including J R Simplot Co and Morrison Knudsen Co figures. he warns of big money steering nominations and calls for broader debate and accountability.
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John Corlett
Statesman
George Hansen
James A. McClure
U.S Senate
GOP
Idaho
McClure
Hansen
F W
Bill) Bergeson
Bergeson
Senate
Grant Kilbourne
Lloyd Haight
The
J R Simplot Co
Logan Lanham
Idaho Power Co
W. Larry Mills
Curt Sullivan
Boise Cascade Corp
Richard Chastian
Morrison-Knudsen Co
James Goller
Joe Preston
Burley
Rich Hendricks
Preston Bergeson
Robert E Smylie
Washington
Alameda
Jack Hawley
Boise
Miami Beach
Roland Wilber
McGovern
Hells Canyon
Middle Snake
Swan Falls - Guffey
Sepublican State Central Committee
Republican Party