Pardons sharpen clash over Iran Contra affair
The Iran Contra controversy deepens as President Bush grants Christmas Eve pardons to six figures, prompting Walsh to insist on a cover up by Reagan and Bush. The case raises questions about executive power, accountability for deceiving Congress, and Bush’s ongoing role while under investigation.
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Bush pardons split the political establishment
The announced pardons for Caspar Weinberger and other Iran Contras defied critics across parties. Sen Dale Bumpers and President-elect Clinton warned the move undermines respect for the law, while Republicans led by Bob Dole defended Bush as prudent amid controversy.
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Community rallied for a family facing medical crisis
Deb Beranek describes a flood of support from church members, the Linn County Deputy Sheriffs Protective Association, and strangers. Donations, time, and rides helped the couple during Ken Beranek’s medical treatment in Wisconsin, building a wall of faith with cards and letters.
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Cedar Rapids
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Christmas fire devastates Mingo County business district
A downtown blaze in MATEWAN West Virginia started in an auto parts store filled with flammable chemicals. The fire damaged a quarter of the business district leaving eight families homeless and injuring seven people. Four businesses were leveled and four more severely damaged by fire water or flying debris.
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W.va
John Warden
Mingo County
John Fullen
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