Grassley says Iran arms deal halted hostage rescue plans
Sen. Grassley says U.S. hostages in Lebanon were to be rescued under a failed arms-for-hostages plan halted in 1986 after policy leaders rejected the approach. He cites meetings with an Iranian Christian militia informant code named Jacob and notes CIA vetoes and withheld cooperation despite detailed intelligence.
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Iowa
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American University
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Iran Contras Indictments Enter Case of North Poindexter
Iran Contra indictments widen as Lawrence Walsh confirms ongoing probe. North and Poindexter face conspiracy and obstruction counts tied to selling U.S. arms to Iran and diverting proceeds. Prosecutors seek max penalties, while Reagan remains uninformed of any law breach.
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Troops Training Exercise Amid Central America Tensions
Rep Edward Markey criticized a preannouncement training drill saying Reagan uses military power after losing a vote on the Contras and questions its regional security impact. Fitzwater defended the exercise as a test of unit proficiency and a signal of U S support for Honduras amid Sandinista threats with no immediate deployment planned.
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Cedar Rapids mom protests son sent to Honduras
Janice Carson of Cedar Rapids expressed anger and concern after learning her son Tim Carson, 23, left Fort Bragg, North Carolina, with the 82nd Airborne Division for Honduras. She criticized President Reagan for sending troops, noting chaos at the base and worries for the soldiers' lives.
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Sandinista Attack Reported Against Contras in Honduras
Rebels claimed a major Sandinista assault on Contra positions in Honduras. Nicaraguan officials said they pursued the Contras but did not cross the border. A senior U.S. official stated the administration is not considering sending troops into direct combat.
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Norand to Sell A-Line Unit Amid Growth Shift
McCarty explains the Norand sale aims to focus resources on two core lines portable data collection and hand held terminals. The A-Line cash register unit will be sold after a gradual transfer by March next year, with out placement services for affected workers and no panic motive cited. PAR to acquire A-Line strengthens food service market reach with Pizza Hut Taco Bell McDonalds and other chains. PAR also serves federal defense work and competes with NCR and IBM in the field.
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