Congressional leaders reject special session on Iran Contra probes
House and Senate leaders and President Reagan rejected calling a special session to form select committees investigating the Iran Contra arms sales affair. Jim Wright and Bob Byrd urged against it, while Bob Dole pressed earlier but did not join the opposition. Reagan headed to Camp David as Speakes said no session would be called.
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CIA says North misled agency in 1985 shipment
The CIA told Congress that Lt. Col. Oliver North persuaded the agency to aid a 1985 arms shipment to Iran by giving a midlevel employee misleading details about the cargo. Some investigators doubt the account, suspecting CIA knowledge of arms for Iran. shipment occurred in November 1985, before Reagan’s authorization.
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Tazewell official reports expenses reimbursed by county officials
County Administrator Randy Arno said all personal expenses by supervisors on out-of-town trips were reimbursed by December 1. Checks show Hudson Huffard paid 788, Joe Peery 654, and Troy W Absher 677, with other personal costs including beverages and golf. Arno noted known reimbursements across 1984 to 1986 and referred to resort rate checks.
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Saturday Weather Outlook With Cold Overnight Low
A Saturday forecast calls for clear to partly cloudy skies tonight. The low temperature is expected to dip to 28 degrees, with chilly conditions continuing into the night.
Do West Virginia Teachers Face Pay Rise Fight Next Month
An opinion piece questions whether WV teachers can win a 20 percent salary increase from the Legislature next month. The column frames the political inquiry with a tone of debate and public payroll pressure.
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Christmas Tree fund short of goal in Bluefield
Donations trickle in for Bluefield Community Christmas Tree drive benefiting 1200 less fortunate children. A Christmas Eve party with live band gifts and Santa aims to brighten the season. Mail or deliver contributions to the Bluefield Daily Telegraph business office, Bluefield West Virginia.
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Championship fever hits area towns in state finals
In Buchanan and Tazewell counties fans support Garden and Tazewell high schools as both pursue state football titles. Athens earns a girls basketball berth after routing Charleston Catholic 60 41, sending Thelma Farley to standout scoring with 37 points as Athens eyes its title bid.
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Punter Renner Leaves Tazewell To Punt For Packers
Bill Renner, longtime Tazewell High School assistant coach, leaves the Bulldogs on the eve of a state title bid to punt for the Green Bay Packers after Don Bracken’s injury. Renner, a former Virginia Tech punter, reflects on the rare chance and the cold Lambeau Field practice as he joins the NFL squad.
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Reagan forecast trims growth to 3.5 percent for 1988
The Reagan administration lowers its economic growth forecast to 3.5 percent for the coming year down from 4.2 percent as work continues on a $1.02 trillion fiscal 1988 budget. Officials say agreement among top aides is pending while plans also reshuffle agency duties and payment systems. The budget aims to meet Gramm Rudman deficit targets with savings and restructuring.
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