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A newspaper article discussing: Democratic leaders in east Idaho are urging Rupert Mayor William F. Whittom to run for Congress against Republican U.S. Rep. George V. Hansen, believing Hansen is vulnerable. Whittom, who has experience in municipal and state politics, previously considered a congressional run but has not committed. With other Democratic candidates withdrawing, supporters are prepared to raise significant funds for his campaign.

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Title:
The election eye...Whittom encouraged for Congress contest
Creator:
Plastino, Ben
Date Created (Archival Standard):
24 January 1982
Date Created (ISO Standard):
1982-01-24
Description:
A newspaper article discussing: Democratic leaders in east Idaho are urging Rupert Mayor William F. Whittom to run for Congress against Republican U.S. Rep. George V. Hansen, believing Hansen is vulnerable. Whittom, who has experience in municipal and state politics, previously considered a congressional run but has not committed. With other Democratic candidates withdrawing, supporters are prepared to raise significant funds for his campaign.
Location:
Idaho Falls, Idaho
Idaho County:
Bonneville County
Source:
Ben J. Plastino Papers, 1947-1998, MG 632, University of Idaho Library Special Collections and Archives, https://www.lib.uidaho.edu/special-collections/
Finding Aid:
https://archiveswest.orbiscascade.org/ark:80444/xv470833
Source Identifier:
mg632-f04_024
Original Format:
newspaper clipping
Type:
Text
Format:
application/pdf
Language:
eng

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"The election eye...Whittom encouraged for Congress contest", Ben J. Plastino Papers Collection, University of Idaho Library Digital Collections, https://www.lib.uidaho.edu/digital/plastino/items/plastino0175.html
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