Fawn Hall and Oliver North figures in Iran-Contra hearings
Congress resumes Iran-Contra hearings with Bretton Sciaroni, Oliver North aide, and Fawn Hall expected to testify. Hall, North’s NSC secretary, reportedly altered documents and, with immunity, testified she shredded papers. Secord signals desire to reappear before panels.
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Stark officer shunned warning before Iraqi jet attack
Rep. Larry Hopkins said a Stark officer rejected advice to warn the Iraqi Mirage F-1 of an American frigate’s presence minutes before missiles struck on May 17. The Exocet hits, killing 37 sailors, with warnings possible at 43 miles out and again at 40 miles, Hopkins said.
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Mexico Coast Quake Degrees 5.5 Magnitude No Damage Reported
A 5.5 magnitude earthquake struck Guerrero state and Acapulco de Juarez on Mexico’s Pacific coast. Felt in Mexico City, the tremor occurred at 9:30 a.m. EDT with no damage reported, according to USGS spokesman Don Kelly.
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