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Hammill Quits As Iowa Acting Governor For Governor’s Chair
Des Moines Oct 31 John Hammill, acting governor for two months, resigns the governor’s chair to resume lieutenant governor duties. Kendall and Mendall return to ordinary duties as Hammill plans four weeks to handle personal affairs and eye a December 4 special session. Hammill praised for steady leadership with no factional ties and hints at a bid in next spring’s primaries while Anderson looms as likely rival and reports say Reverston will seek the governorship.
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