Congress moves to unify probes of Iran arms sales funds
Congressional leaders from the House and Senate move to organize coordinated investigations into the transfer of Iranian arms sale funds to Nicaraguan rebels, signaling a shift to a unified, high profile inquiry with a 11 member Senate panel and a 15 member House blue ribbon panel. Senator Durenberger warns Cabinet members may invoke the Fifth Amendment and testifies to protect documents as the new Congress opens.
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Texas
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Special Investigating Committee
New NSC chief Carlucci to reshape White House staff
Frank Carlucci announced he will report directly to the president with a free hand to reorganize the National Security Council staff. He has formed a 10 member team to evaluate NSC operations as he prepares to take over in January after Poindexter’s resignation and the Iran Contra fallout.
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Scott Woodside
Peter Jennings
Time Magazine
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Ayatollah
Col. Oliver
Pentagon
North
Iran arms scandal naming contest prompts puns
Washington hums with nickname ideas for the Iran arms affair as listeners, radio hosts, and Time Magazine toss suggestions like Contrascam, Iranamok, and Ollie’s Follies. The scramble shows public appetite for a catchy tag while lessons of Watergate linger.
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Iran
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WCLY
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Richard M. Nixon
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Congressman's claim of cargo flights to Cuba links CIA to Castro
Democratic Rep. Henry B. Gonzalez alleges Texas carrier Southern Air Transport, tied to Iran and Nicaragua arms shipments, flew hundreds of flights into Havana since 1982 carrying 15 to 26 tons per trip. He notes 45 tons in June and questions official reasons given for such cargo. State Dept says flights move diplomatic pouches and supplies, but occasional construction materials are included.
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Gonzalez
State Department
American Interests Section
Wing Ice Likely Caused Arrow Air DC-8 Crash
Investigators conclude the December Gander crash that killed 248 U.S. soldiers most likely resulted from wing icing on the Arrow Air DC-8. Excess weight and engine power may have contributed but would not cause a stall if the wings were clean. Canadian and U.S. sources note draft findings and possible further tests.
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Bernard D. Deschenes
Canadian Safety Board
Copenhagen
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