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Harkin Smashes Jepsen Re-election Bid
Tom Harkin: Dashes Roger Jepsen's hopes of a win on the coattails of President Reagan.
Harkin Lobbies For 'Notch' Bill In Bluffs
Sen. Tom Harkin, D-Iowa, addresses a group of senior citizens Tuesday morning at Community Hall. Harkin supports a bill that would restore some Social Security benefits to those born in the years 1917 to 1921. About 150 people attended the meeting.
Door-Knocking Campaign Begins
Mr. and Mrs. Tom Harkin . . . began their door-knocking campaign in Council Bluffs Tuesday. Harkin, a Democrat, is seeking the fifth congressional district seat from Rep. William Scherle, R-Henderson.
Harkin: Cuts Would Hurt Poor
Many Expressions . . . crossed Rep. Tom Harkin's face during his recent meeting with area farmers in Council Bluffs. Harkin also was the speaker at Saturday morning's Legislative Breakfast in Community Hall.
Easier Job For Harkin - With Carter In Office
Cattle Price Problems . . . are discussed by Charles Gross of Walnut and U.S. Rep. Tom Harkin, D-Iowa, at Harkin's Council Bluffs office Wednesday.
Harkin Works On Shenandoah Farm
Giving Some Pointers . . . on the operation of a tractor is farmer Phil Gibson and U.S. Rep. Tom Harkin, D-Iowa. Harkin spent Saturday working the Shenandoah farm.
Harkin On Appointed Rounds - Discusses Congress Progress
Neither Ice Nor Snow . . . could keep Rep. Harkin from making his mail deliveries in southwest Council Bluffs. He wore a Navy "P" coat, heavy boots and borrowed a cap from his "boss", Letter Carrier Allen Beck. -- photo by Phyllis Gillespie.
Harkin Feels The 'Spirit'
Tom Harkin: swearing-in is part of a 'great day'
Harkin Welcomed By Bluffs Crowd - Claims He's Not Concerned With Current Standing In Polls
Sen. Tom Harkin In Council Bluffs Saturday.
Candidate's Wife Sets Political Pace - On The Campaign Trail
The upcoming Iowa caucus has Ruth Harkin on the move. Already busy, Ruth gladly puts in some extra time on her husband's behalf.
Candidate's Wife Sets Political Pace - On The Campaign Trail
Ruth, with Tom, Amy and Jenny, makes sure there is always time for her family.
Harlan Attorney, Co-ed Are Mardi Gras Monarchs
Off To The Ball . . . go Queen Sapientia V (Miss Margaret Broderson) and King Amor V (Lyle R. Higgins) following their coronation.
Harlan, Iowa
File #1: -- 12/31/87
King Amor VI (Julius Lensch) and Queen Sapientia VI (Miss Peggy Schell) wave to onlookers at Harlan's annual Mardi Gras.
Letter to Amelia Bloomer from William J. Bok
A letter to Amelia Bloomer from William J. Bock of the New York Syndicate Press, thanking her for the sentiments recently sent to him. He notes that the New York Graphic illustrator tells him that Bloomer will give him a portrait to illustrate.
Harlan, Iowa
File #1: 12/31/87
Harlan, May 28 --Rock On Rollers -- This group has accomplished the unusual -- they square dance on roller skates. The Harlan teen-agers, who have appeared on several television programs, will audition in New York early next month for the Ted Mack…
. . . How It Was Named
Harlan
Harlan: A Community That's Sold On Itself - Young, Progressive Supporters
Largest Employer . . . at Harlan is Western Iowa Pork plant, with 165 workers and a payroll approaching $1 million annually. Between 2,800 and 3,000 hogs are killed here daily.
Harlan: A Community That's Sold On Itself - Young, Progressive Supporters
Around The Courthouse . . . square, modernization is evident in store fronts as well as interiors.