Paper trail shows Iran arms-for-hostages scheme and diversions
William Safire notes a broad circle of officials and arms merchants knew of secret arms-for-hostages dealings, while a smaller group knew profits were diverted to the contras or intermediaries. He cites documents and memos, including Meese’s 10 day pause, as potential obstruction of justice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
CIA
White House
Don Regan
William Casey
Senate
State Department
Roy Furmark
Furmark
FBI
William Webster
Meese
Criminal Division
Stephen Trott
Nicaragua
New York Times
Fox Butterfield
Ed Meese
Justice
NSC
Justice Department
FBI and Customs
Ronald Reagan
Faerber’s coal mine permit delay fuels conflict concerns
Editorial argues West Virginia Energy Commissioner Kenneth Faerber cannot meet a mid 1987 date for implementing the one stop coal mine permit program amid unresolved conflict of interest questions. It cites his past coal holdings profits, campaign donations, and federal pressure to divest as evidence the issue remains unsettled. The piece urges new leadership and stricter application of conflict of interest rules.
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West Virginia
Kenneth Faerber
Faerber
Department
Energy Post
Federal Office of Surface Mining
Arch Moore
Mr. Faerber
State
Republican Executive Committee
Energy Department
OSM
Department of Natural Resources
Federal Environmental Protection Agency
EPA
State Department of Natural Resources
Gov. Moore
Letters and Thanks From Bluefield Readers and Volunteers
A compilation of letters praising local charity efforts and critiquing media coverage. Jeffery L. Forlines thanks Jaycees and volunteers for the Children's Christmas Shopping Tour with support from Hills Department Store and Telescripps Cable. Jack Mitchell laments negative reporting. Mike Swatts salutes United Way volunteers and Bill Craft as 1986 president.
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Greater Bluefield
Bluefield
Jeffery L. Forlines
Children’s
W.va
United Way
Bill Craft
Bill
Mike Swatts
Reagan's amateur diplomacy in the foreign policy crisis
A defense of Reagan amid international reactions to his crisis, noting allied caution and Russian restraint. Critics urge transparency, with changes looming in the NSC, Congress, and executive leadership as Clinton faces pressure to disclose facts and reset trust while pursuing arms control.
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Washington
Reagan
Mr. Reagan
America
Pravda
Izvestia
Radio Moscow
Gorbachev
Democrats
Congress
CIA
William Casey
Admiral Poindexter
Colonel North
National Security Council
Donald Regan
George Shultz
Capitol Hill
Pat Buchanan
Iran
Nicaragua
North
James Reston Reports From The Times News Service
James Reston files a report for The New York Times News Service detailing significant events and developments. The dispatch covers political or international affairs and analyzes implications for policymakers and readers. The piece reflects Reston’s attribution to the Times and its global reporting scope.
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James Reston
N.Y. Times
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William Safire
Lran
N.Y. Times News Service
Run
Editorial
Bluefield Jaycees
The
First Christian Church
Lewis Grizzard
Watergate
Nixon
Arizonza
Udall
Mr. McFarland
St. Norths
United Nations
Jack Mitchell
Yukon, W.va
James
Reston
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