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Iowa Campaign Probe Looms Threatens Primary Race
A heated Iowa primary between former Senator Brookhart and Senator Cummins spurs a possible probe by the special senate investigating committee. The Postoffice Department weighs franking abuses as Brookhart campaign literature was mailed in envelopes with Reed’s speech. Reed and Brookhart deny responsibility. George W Clarke backs inquiry into campaign expenditures and possible framing tied to the Daugherty era. Senate folding room officials say copies were mailed from Des Moines. 20,000 notices dispatched in a second batch. Experts examine envelopes for resealing to explore improper handling after leaving the folding room.
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