Ames High School - Spirit Yearbook (Ames, IA)

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Students were given a look at ۰ candidates for State Representative when the candidates from the 41st and 42nd Districts came to the school in a debate sponsored by Young Democrats and Republicans. The candidates answered questions submitted by students. They responded to questions dealing with their stands on such issues as the 18 year-old drinking age, the ERA, decriminalization of marijuana, abortion, raising the minimum wage and finally where they and their opponents differed on the issues. Democratic incumbent Neil Hines of the 41st easily won over Republican challenger Bobbie Warman. Reid Crawford also returned to office with an easy victory over Democrat Kent Hall. Right: WOOING VOTERS. Following a debate at the high school, Kent Hall, candidate for State Representative talks to future voter Julie Rozeboom. Below: GENERATES INTEREST. Representative Reid Crawford talks to a group of students before the election to stimulate their interest in politics. ear of the incumbent” best describes this year’s local elections. U.S. Congressman Tom Harkin and State Representatives Neil Hines and Reid Crawford all won re-election as the voters in their respective districts gave them the go ahead for another term in office. Harkin fought a hot battle against Republicn challenger Kenneth Fulk, former lowa State Fair chairman. Fulk set the tone of the campaign with charges that Harkin was a communist because of his liberal voting record. Fulk put out campaign pamplets charging that Harkin attended only 42 percent of the meetings of the Agriculture Commitee, although the records showed that Harkin was in on 95 of 104 votes. Senator George McGovern, the 1972 Democratic nominee for President, came to Ames to campaign for Harkin. McGovern described Harkin as one of the truly great men in Congress. When the campaign was over, Harkin proved to be an easy victor, winning by a two to one margin. i b ——— incumbents prevail A A ee Y AT ee aree ے‎ e

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