Panel slams Reagan policies and staff
The Tower Commission rebuked President Reagan for failing to control his national security staff in a detailed report. It says arms sales to Iran rewarded terrorism, and criticizes aides including Regan Casey Poindexter and North. Reagan offered Regan’s post to Drew Lewis, who declined. Senate and House panels seek immunity for Hall Dutton Secord De Garay. Inouye says panel will go to court if needed.
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Fire Regan and Iran Contra fallout prompt calls to reshuffle
Congressional delegations from West and Virginia react to the Tower Commission report. They urge President Reagan to replace White House chief of staff Donald Regan, saying he has lost credibility and eroded public confidence. Some say Regan should resign, while others press for changes at the White House. The controversy centers on what Reagan knew and when changes will occur.
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Reagan faces pivotal moment as Iran-Contra report released
Ronald Reagan's presidency stands at a critical point after the review board's report. The president appears defensive amid Western doubts, with critics and allies noting confusion in policy and possible loss of control over staff. Analysts say his gains include rebuilding public confidence in leadership.
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Tower commission report at a glance
North accused of backstage manipulation with a quip about the Ayatollah aiding the Contras. Regan blamed for White House chaos as arms sales unravel. Israel pressured to keep selling arms to Iran to aid exports. The report questions where the millions went from Iranian hands and whether covert funds reached the Contras. It also accuses aides of a possible cover up as the Iran arms deal collapsed.
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Mercer Schools Could Stay Open Amid West Virginia Teacher Strike
Mercer County schools would remain open and teachers would be docked pay if they did not report for work. Superintendent William H. Baker told the Board of Education that directives from the state superintendent guide decisions while votes from 55 counties were to be counted in Charleston. WVEA could call a strike based on the turnout, with MCEA leaders Jan Farley and Janie Farmers saying they would walk out for the kids if urged by the federation.
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Trucker and camper collide. one dead near Princeton WV
On a West Virginia Turnpike collision between a tractor trailer and a recreational vehicle killed one man. Fire crews stopped a propane tank leak to avert an explosion as I 77 and US 460 traffic backed up for hours. The camper driver made a suspected illegal U turn into the truck. Michael Waters, 28, of Princeton NC, was uninjured while transporting cars to Ohio. The victim remained unidentified at press time.
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Inside Our Opinion on the Tower Commission Findings
An editorial asserts the Tower Commission investigation shows President Reagan was grossly negligent in several aspects of the Iranian affair. It frames the finding as severe negligence and reflects the paper's critical stance on the matter.
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