Lawmakers seek special committees
Washington AP Republicans urge Reagan to convene a special session of Congress to form a Watergate style select committee to probe secret arms sales to Iran and money transfers to Nicaraguan rebels. Byrd supports a joint panel but would wait for January reconvening. Meese and DOJ officials weigh an independent counsel.
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Reagan vows full effort to uncover arms deal truth
President Reagan, returning from California, pledges to do everything possible to get at the truth of sensitive arms deals that have unsettled his administration. He appears in good spirits aboard the flight as Senate Republicans discuss calling Congress into a special session to address the matter.
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Denver Cincinnati Philadelphia 23
A terse sports item lists teams Denver and Cincinnati with Philadelphia, plus 23 points and schedules noting L.A. Raiders L.A. Rams WY Jets. No clear game events or dates provided.
Accu Weather Signals Cold Windy Day With Mixed Precipitation
Accu Weather forecast predicts a wintry Monday with wind and cold temperatures. Mixed rain snow and sleet are expected, reaching a high near 36 degrees. Tonight will be cloudy and windy with precipitation tapering to rain and a low around 34 degrees.
West Virginia weighs teacher pay in January debate
Editorial notes WV legislators will tackle the state’s poor national ranking in teacher pay when the new session begins in January. The piece argues for improving compensation to attract and retain qualified educators.
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Reagan orders sweeping counterintelligence overhaul
President Reagan tightens national security with more than 100 changes from factory gates to orbiting satellites. 4.2 million with secret access face tougher background checks while new limits on Soviet diplomats buying tech may be imposed. Report outlines 40 new proposals and 60+ incremental upgrades from NSC studies begun in 1981.
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Reagan defends Iran arms deal amid turmoil and media attacks
President Reagan expresses bitter trepidation over the Iran arms affair but pledges to push ahead saying truth will vindicate the administration. He criticizes the press as sharks and notes policy reviews under Shultz and Armacost to craft a new public approach.
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Unreliable drunk driving stats questioned by new study
The Crime Control Institute says national drunk driving and fatal accident figures are unreliable because many drivers in fatal crashes are not tested for blood alcohol. In 1984, over 75 percent of surviving drivers left scenes untested, while more than 25 percent of killed drivers were not tested. The study notes testing tends to occur mainly when intoxication is obvious.
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Cary Grant Dies at 82 After Stroke in Davenport
Cary Grant famed for elegance and wit dies of a massive stroke at 82 in St. Luke's Hospital Davenport Iowa He collapsed during a planned talk and movie clip program Barbara his fifth wife was by his side Reagan called him a longtime friend Grant who starred in The Philadelphia Story Bringing Up Baby and North by Northwest had his only Oscar after retirement His body returned to California and funeral plans were not announced
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Filmography at a Glance for Grant Roles 1932 1937
The list catalogs Grant’s film appearances from 1932 to 1937 including This Is the Night Sinners in the Sun Merrily We Go to Hell The Devil and the Deep Blonde Venus Hot Saturday Madame Butterfly She Done Him Wrong Woman Accused The Eagle and the Hawk Gambling Ship I’m No Angel Alice in Wonderland Thirty Day Princess Born To Be Bad Kiss and Make Up Ladies Should Listen Enter Madam Wings in the Dark The Last Outpost Sylvia Scarlett Big Brown Eyes Suzy Wedding Present Romance and Riches When You’re in Love Topper Filmography A-2.
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