Iran affair criticism of Reagan's leadership in Washington
Boston Senator Sam Nunn questions Reagan's awareness and control of Iran policy. The piece argues the Iran affair shows a government run by uninformed leaders, relying on instinct over facts, with critics calling for resignations and warning of dangers to U.S. credibility and checks on power.
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Boston
Sam Nunn
Georgia
Reagan
Iran
Nunn
United States
Anthony Lewis Reports for The New York Times News Service
Anthony Lewis contributes reporting for The New York Times News Service, shaping coverage with his distinctive legal and political journalism. His work appears in newspapers using the Times service, delivering in-depth analysis and context on major cases and policy developments.
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Anthony Lewis
N.Y. Times News Service
West Virginia must address woeful teacher pay in 1987 session
West Virginia ranks 44th nationally in teacher pay. The editorial urges lawmakers to raise salaries, arguing that better pay attracts quality instruction and supports a thriving economy. It notes average wages around 20k, compares county figures, and cautions against assuming education improves without funding. The piece calls for immediate action and long term planning.
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West Virginia
David Haney
West Virginia Education Association
West
Grant County
Mineral County
Mercer County
Conference on Drugs and Children in Charleston
A day long conference titled Drugs and Children What You Can Do will be held in the Geary Student Union third floor ballroom in Charleston on Saturday December 6. Sponsored by the West Virginia PTA and Senator Jay Rockefeller it aims to give parents teachers and community leaders constructive information to curb youth drug and alcohol abuse. A panel led by PRIDE executive director Dr Thomas J Gleaton will discuss prevention strategies. Registration is 10 dollars contact Nancy Cartmill or Rockefeller’s office for details.
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Charleston
West Virginia Parent Teachers Association
PTA
Jay Rockefeller
D-W.va
University of Charleston
Geary
Sen. Rockefeller
Nancy Cartmill
State
West Virginia
Staggers Opposes Drug Bill Amendment Death Penalty Debate
A letter criticizes Rep. Harley Staggers Jr for voting against a proposed death penalty amendment for drug kingpins during House debate on HR 5484. The writer, Paul W. Broadhurst, questions leadership and cites broader fears of America losing a "Third World War" to Soviet and drug influences, urging defense of religion, gun rights, and the family. Garland T. Brock Virginia.
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Staggers
Harley Staggers Jr
House
Rep. Staggers Jr
Senate
Robert Byrd
Jay Rockefeller
America
Soviet Union
Cuba
Nicaragua
Syria-Iran
Reagan's climate of stealth and the NSC scandal
A critical look at the Reagan era reveals a climate of secrecy and misused executive power within the National Security Council. Cabinet divisions and covert operations, including Iran-Contra style deeds, spark calls for a special prosecutor as Congress resists executive privilege. A reshuffled team and possible cabinet changes loom while debate on policy and accountability continues.
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Donald Regan
John Poindexter
Eugene Hasenfus
Freedom Fighters
Oliver North
Elliott Abrams
inter-American Affairs
Nicaragua
Washington Post
Poindexter
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NSC
John Tower
Texas
Caspar Weinberger
Tower
George Shultz
Federal Reserve Board
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Tennessee
Wall Street
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Iceland
Libya
Iran
White House
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House of Commons
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