14 Dec 1986
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1986
Page
1
Federal witness Stephen Carr linked to Contra arms trafficking was found dead by his sister in Van Nuys. Police said no foul play is suspected after an apparent nighttime incident. The coroner cited an overdose as preliminary cause. autopsy to determine final cause.
Ronald J. Mitchell, 31, with psychiatric history, was sentenced to 10 years for two counts of threatening President Reagan. Judge Alice Hastings recommended mental and educational treatment at Butner and parole eligibility after one third. Investigators noted Mitchell traveled to Washington following three letters to Reagan.
A cold start gives way to warmer conditions in the next days. Today’s high will reach the mid 50s under mostly sunny skies, with a tensely chilly night in the 30s. Tomorrow should be near 60 with partial cloudiness and a warmer trend continuing into the following days.
Obituary notices report Annie L. Daines Belvedere Savannah Edwards Johnston Wanda S Harris Plymouth N C Willie C Smith Augusta Minnie Widener Gloverville with details continued on Page 12A.
A panel of federal judges picked Lawrence E. Walsh a former American Bar Association president to lead the criminal investigation into arms sales to Iran and proceeds to the Nicaraguan Contras. The appointment would be announced after review of his record to avoid conflicts.
Senator Bob Dole urged a Washington summit of Western leaders to reveal facts about the Iran Contra affair. He criticized White House actions as stupid and urged disclosure to protect U.S. policy, while figures like George Shultz and John Kelly probe knowledge and responses. A Walsh independent counsel selection was reported by NPR amid ongoing probes.
In Saluda County St Williams parish hall volunteers, led by James and Tammy Cannon with Lillie Mae, collect and deliver toys and clothing to 40 needy children. A Windermere School class in Ellington coordinated gifts, initiating a second anonymous donation to bolster relief.
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