North granted limited immunity to testify before Iran Contra panels
Lt. Col. Oliver North was ordered by U S District Judge Louis Oberdorfer to testify under use immunity before congressional Iran Contra committees. The order also covers Glenn Robinette, while the panels probe payments from a Swiss account linked to Richard Secord. North had previously invoked the Fifth Amendment and delayed public testimony until mid July.
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Kelley bids farewell amid muggy ceremonies for Wickham and himself
In Washington Gen John A Wickham and Gen. PX Kelley retired after 37 years of service. Kelley criticized Congress for deferring to staff views on national security and urged closer ties between lawmakers and military advisers. Both men received full honors including a 19 gun salute and joint retirement events.
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Man Leaps From Hyatt Regency After Room Fire
In Knoxville Tennessee a man jumped from the 11th floor of the Hyatt Regency Hotel after a room fire at 2:30 am witnesses said his clothes were on fire. The hotel was evacuated for more than an hour while officials investigated the blaze. The victim’s identity was withheld pending relatives’ notification.
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