Principle of Accountability in Iran Contra Controversy
Anthony Lewis argues that accountability is the core principle at stake in the Iran contra affair and in efforts to stymie congressional and independent counsel investigations. He contends the Justice Department attacks on Walsh and the independent counsel system threaten checks on executive power and accountability.
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Boston
Nicaragua
Iran
Washington
Department of Justice
Department
Lawrence E. Walsh
Reagan
John R. Bolton
Walsh
General Services Administration
Bolton
Congress
Justice Department
Independent Counsel
Editorial urges business support for candidate recruitment in West Virginia
The piece argues Mercer County and West Virginia businesses should recruit capable employees to run for office, compensate them during service, and actively back qualified candidates to boost economic development and political involvement. It urges collective effort to replace current officials if needed.
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Mercer County
West Virginia
Charleston
After Goetz verdict debate prompts regional reaction
Readers weigh in on the Bernard Goetz subway shooting verdict in New York. A West Virginia Virginia police comment prompts reflection on self defense and community safety. The piece questions whether regional attitudes would tolerate similar violence and calls for clear rights to self defense.
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New York
Bernard Goetz
Goetz
Mr. Goetz
West Virginia
Virginia
Fawn Hall Testimony Sparks Tense Office Exchange
The secretary Wanda Firbish reacts to Fawn Hall's Iran Contra panel testimony claiming unwavering loyalty to her boss. Firbish dismisses criticism with sharp insults as she describes daily routines and her perception of workplace authority. The narrative ends with an abrupt question about what followed after the testimony.
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Wanda Firbish
Fawn Hall
Oliver North
Becaus
Miss Firbish
Four-eyes
Soldier of Fortune
Wrestling World
Cycle Magazine
Grizzard riffs on Miss Firbish and power plays
Grizzard humorously imagines Miss Firbish handling a confrontation with Ollie North, boasting blunt threats and mock seduction of outrage. He compares her to Tammy Faye Bakker and hints at shredding papers for the boss as he alludes to political scandals. The piece ends noting syndicated distribution of his columns and publication practices.
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Col. North
Moose Club
Jarhead
Fawn Hall
Tammy Faye Bakker
Schools face budget reductions in Mercer County
Mercer County schools face a likely budget cut of at least 450000 for 1987 88, with about 200000 from Step VII funds for equipment like computers. Superintendent Bill Baker, in Charleston for a state project, plans to draft a budget next week and will investigate a Glenwood parents demand for administration changes while noting potential discipline improvements. The Princeton recreation complex near the high school and vocational center promises a 6000 seat stadium a refurbished track a new baseball field and six lighted tennis courts possibly attracting an Indians farm team. city leaders aim to host Appalchian League teams within an hours drive and discuss field needs with Indians officials.
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High School and Vocational Center
Cleveland Indians
Mercer County Bank
Jim Thompson
Indians
Debbie Enigk
Enigk
Appy
Bluefield
Pulaski
Wytheville
Marion
Blacksburg
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