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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.
Congressman's Wife Holds Two Fulltime Jobs
Mrs. Harkin
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.
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 Feels The 'Spirit'
Tom Harkin: swearing-in is part of a 'great day'
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.
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 Pumps Gas At C.B. Station
Checking The Oil . . . Friday morning at Bob's Texaco Service Station, 1305 N. 25th St. are Robert Johnson, station proprietor and Tom Harkin of Ames, Democratic candidate for the Fifth Congressional District.
Harkin Seeks A Better Automobile For The U.S.
Checking The Oil . . . in 1974 at a local gas station is U.S. Rep. Tom Harkin who was then running for his first term as Congressman. Today, in his third term in the House, Harkin is still looking into autos - this time as chairman of the House…
Harkin Smashes Jepsen Re-election Bid
Tom Harkin: Dashes Roger Jepsen's hopes of a win on the coattails of President Reagan.
Harkin Welcomed By Bluffs Crowd - Claims He's Not Concerned With Current Standing In Polls
Sen. Tom Harkin In Council Bluffs Saturday.
Harkin Works At Underwood Farm
"Hired Hands" From Washington . . . helped M.J. "Mick" Ryan Jr. with combine work on his farm near Underwood Thursday. Ryan gives directions to U.S. Reps. Eddie Beard, D-R.I., and Tom Harkin, D-Ames.
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: 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.
Mrs. Harkin Decries 'Negative' Campaign
Ruth Harkin: "I've been spending a lot of time since January traveling around Iowa."
Mrs. Harkin Defends Decision
Ruth Harkin