Poindexter Iran Contra Trial Jury Selection Underway
Jury selection for Poindexter in the Iran Contra case continues as prosecutors cite alleged actions linked to the Hawks shipment to Iran in 1985. The indictment accuses him of obstruction and lying to Congress while detailing North and McFarlane involvement and national security implications.
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Iran
Edwin Meese III
Ortho
Poindexter
Congress
Poindexter Ha
National Security Council
North
Robert McFarlane
McFarlane
Reagan
Tower Commission
Space Shuttle Crew Reflects On Secret Mission
Atlantis landed at Edwards Air Force Base ending a classified flight that placed a $500 million spy satellite in orbit. The crew spoke of awe at spaceflight and noted heat shield damage while NASA prepared the craft for return to Kennedy Space Center.
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Air Force
Richard Mullane
Friends
Houston
California
Edwards Air Force Base
Calif
Atlantis
Earth
John
Mojave Desert
NASA
Cape Canaveral
Fla
Navy
John C. Creighton
Pentagon
Casper
Creighton
Pierre Thuot
David Hilmers
Soviet Union
Los Angeles
Aiken Polo Opens 108th Season At Local Grounds
The Aiken polo season opened with fans enjoying a Sunday match at the field. Referees Ken Hardin and Lito Salitino officiated while announcer Skip Perry kept the crowd informed in his 21st year. Local vendor Pockets James Carter sold burgers and drinks to families on the grassy sidelines.
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Ken Hardin
Lito Salitino
Robert S
Perry
James Carter
Weoman
Educators Politicians Embrace School Restructuring Trends
The American Association of School Administrators outlines restructuring across federal state and local roles in teacher preparation and pay and in serving at risk students. Governor Booth Gardner and Maine Governor John McKernan Jr. cite leadership and a rural middle school that uses teacher student teams with own budgets and flexible schedules. Discipline problems reportedly drop.
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American Association of School Administrators
Booth Gardner
Washington
NGA
Maine
John McKernan Jr
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Space Shuttle
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Aiken Polo
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Vantage
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