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Newspaper
Dixon Telegraph
Location
Dixon, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1989
Page
4
The piece portrays Oliver North as a central figure in a sweeping Cold War struggle. It argues the Iran Contra hearings exposed broader political failings, praising North's steadfastness through congressional scrutiny, legal battles, and media fire. It emphasizes his role in Vietnam era conflicts and Central America.
The piece defends Ollie North's televised 40 hour testimony against Congress and the Left. It frames North as a freedom fighter exposed to hostile scrutiny, accuses Congress of censorship, and links U S policy in Central America to broader political battles and media portrayal. It laments penalties against North and criticizes Bush and Reagan era decisions.
U S Interior Secretary Manuel Lujan and Kenya and Tanzania urge a worldwide ban on ivory sales ahead of a Geneva meeting to classify the African elephant as endangered. Poachers kill 200 to 300 elephants daily for a $300 million illegal trade. U S imports ivory mainly from Japan. A ban plus aid to Africa and pressure on Japan are urged to deter poaching and end extinction risk.
Vermont moves to ban sale and registration of vehicles with air conditioners using CFCs starting with 1993 models. Governor Kunin urges quick invention of alternatives, while editorials note Vermont’s mild summers and varying consumer behavior as the nation debates environmental duty versus comfort.
The House Ethics Committee expands its scrutiny of Speaker Jim Wright as new allegations surface. A top aide, John Paul Mack, resigned after a 16 year old assault case. Wright faces questions over a Texas oil deal, discounted loans, campaign funds via book royalties, and influence-peddling claims tied to Jewell Enterprises.
A Dixon Rural Fire Protection District board meeting added one full-time firefighter, bringing the department to eight. President Earl Burker said the move will improve efficiency and costs slightly more than overtime payments.
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