Reagan Reflects on Iran, Libya and Personal Pressure
William Safire reports Reagan's rambling, candid reflections on Iran arms, hostages, Casey, Ollie North, and the CIA while defending his record, acknowledging political vulnerability, and conceding difficult choices as SDI looms and public polls worsen.
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Middle East
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King’s Row
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Intelligence Advisory Board
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Williams Law
Ollie North
Ollie
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Mike Deaver
Nancy
Don Regan
White House
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Mercer County Man of the Year 1986 William Baker
The Daily Telegraph names Mercer County School Superintendent William Baker as Man of the Year for 1986. Since taking the post in 1985 he restored confidence in the system, guided the Writing to Read program, backed dropout prevention, and helped launch a first‑in‑the‑state masters degree for Mercer teachers. The award cites his handling of Bible in schools controversy and his role in major local education projects funded by foundations and colleges.
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William Baker
Daily Telegraph
Baker
West Virginia College of Graduate Studies
West Virginia
College of Graduate Studies
Spiritual goals at top of pastor's list
Harold Wightman, pastor of Bluefield Seventh-Day Adventist Church, urges Mercer County residents to add spiritual aims to 1987 resolutions. He asks readers to read scriptures, attend worship, privately meditate, and help others to improve life quality. He notes any neighbor without a home church is welcome.
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Daily Telegraph
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Stan Linkous
United Way of Greater Bluefield, Inc
United Way
Frazier Miller
Greater Bluefield
Charlie Collier
Princeton-Mercer County
Jerry Beasley
Concord College
Bluefield
Fred Burton
Mercer County
Harold Wightman
Yearend reflection on 1986 and a call for restored cooperation
James Reston uses a yearend column to critique 1986’s scandals and deficits, noting rising spending and debt while urging honest consultation among government, management, and labor. He argues for bipartisan cooperation, stronger foreign policy unity, and support for the president to navigate the remaining years of his administration.
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