Reagan Presses Last Minute Aid for Contras
Washington AP Reagan remains on a last minute drive to salvage a 36.2 million Contra aid package with a televised nation address after a house vote hinges on undecided members. Foley predicts defeat while Baker and Powell pledge adherence to Congress. Shultz rejects Miami Herald reports of external funding plans.
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Currents Thwart Diver Efforts To Examine Sunken Oil Vessel
A barges sank four miles off Anacortes in Rosario Strait carrying 318000 gallons of bunker oil. Strong currents and darkness hindered divers from Portland and NOAA crews from inspecting the vessel, with the oil sheen limited and no injuries reported.
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Mecham to Testify as Impeachment Possibility Looms
Governor Evan Mecham faced a House select committee hearing amid calls for impeachment. The panel leader warned testimony could decide if Mecham is removed, as he defends accusations of concealing a campaign loan and misusing state funds. A recall election date and acting governor contingency were debated.
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Soviet Defection Hotline Sparks Olympic controversy
Moscow reports claim of a red telephone and a quarantine area at Calgary facilities to entice defectors, a claim denied by Canadian Sports Minister Otto Jelinek who says the 24 hour hotline covers immigration emergencies only and would not aid defectors.
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Reagan Defends Meese Amid Iraqi Pipeline Probe
White House chief of staff Howard Baker said President Reagan retains full confidence in Attorney General Edwin Meese amid scrutiny of his role in an Iraqi oil pipeline project. Meese’s associate, E. Robert Wallach, had financial ties to the plan and memoed a payoff idea to a top Israeli official. The Times reported Meese may have played a sustained role in the $1 billion effort, which did not proceed.
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Iraq asked to pay 75 million for Stark attack damage
The New York Times, citing State and Defense officials, reports Iraq will be asked to compensate the United States with about 75 million dollars for the May 1987 attack on the guided missile frigate Stark. Claims would cover families of 37 dead sailors, the injured, and ship damages.
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