02 Aug 1972
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1972
Page
1
A precinct by precinct tally shows key race results from Tuesday's Washington County primary voting, noting margin shifts and candidate standings across several districts. Officials caution that tabulation continues and final tallies may adjust initial results.
John Schneider's Hereford 1135 lb claimed grand champion market beef at the 4H and FFA Fair. Eric Graber's 1165 lb Hereford took reserve. Daylong judging produced multiple champions in swine, rabbits, ponies, and horse classes with crowds and a porkburger dinner kickoff and a parade of champions planned for evening.
Schwengel defeats incumbent Richard Stephens in Jefferson County and wins by a large margin in Van Buren to secure the Republican nomination for state senator from the 44th district. He will face Norbert J. Flanders after Flanders beat William Fullerton III. Washington County Sheriff Don Robertson and County Attorney John Baldrige win nominations in tight races. Unopposed slates win several county positions as rain dampens turnout.
Ames Democrat Paul Franzenburg defeated John Tapscott for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination and will face Gov. Robert D. Ray in November. Republican Arthur Neu defeated William Harbor for lieutenant governor, joining Ray on the GOP ticket. Other primary results included Sen. Jack Miller winning big in the GOP, Lounsberry beating Stadiman for agriculture nomination, Mezvinsky and Taylor advancing in congressional races, and Ray seeking a third term.
Ten year old Daniel Lynn Yoder of rural Kalona died after a truck bicycle crash on highway 22 about one mile west of Kalona. Washington County sheriff's officers said he appeared to cut across the road in front of an eastbound truck driven by Mary Miller of rural Kalona. The accident occurred at 9 35 a m. The Yoder boy died on arrival at University Hospitals in Iowa City.
Partly clouding Iowa tonight with a chance of scattered thundershowers possibly beginning in the extreme west this afternoon. Lows range from the upper 50s in the northwest to the mid 60s in the southeast.
Senator Frank Church of Idaho told McGovern to seek other options for a vice presidential pick, urging focus on big cities and industry. The Democratic National Committee prepares to name Eagleton's successor amid debate over Muskie Shriver O'Brien and Lucey as possible contenders.
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