Reagan backs aides amid Iran arms affair to face Congress
President Reagan says he will not fire chief of staff Donald Regan or CIA Director William Casey without proof of wrongdoing. He met Senate and House leaders to discuss a possible special session to investigate the Iran arms Contra affair while dismissals were debated. Senators urged caution as Republicans and Democrats weighed the political stakes and the need for a thorough, bipartisan inquiry.
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Reagan Rejects Bid for Special Session of Congress
Reagan ruled out convening a special session to probe the Iran arms case. He asked aides to cooperate and promised to get all facts out. Senate Republican leader Dole proposed a session, but Byrd and Democratic leaders opposed it. Speakes said the president will thank leaders and consolidate investigations.
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Geneva talks on Star Wars arms stalled by SDI clash
UPI reports the U S and Soviet delegations in Geneva are deadlocked over Reagan’s Space Defense Initiative. Max Kampelman called progress limited but real, while Viktor Karpov pressed for a comprehensive package including long and medium range weapons and lab-only anti missile research. The talks began March 12 1985 with Reykjavik fallout shaping stances. Both sides seek major cuts in long range strategic arms and removal of medium range missiles from Europe.
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Akron Killer Covey II Given Death Sentence in Labor Day Murders
A three judge panel in Akron Ohio sentenced Richard Covey II 19 to die for the Labor Day bludgeoning deaths of University of Akron students Wendy Offredo 21 and Dawn Mc Creery 20. The panel declared him devoid of compassion for human life and a May 1 execution date was set pending appeal. Testimony at pre sentence included abuse by his father and extensive family trauma.
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Employment rate for county rises
Lawrence County shows more residents employed in October despite a higher unemployment rate. The New Castle Office of Employment Security reports 41,200 employed, up 300, and 3,400 unemployed, up 200. Non agricultural sectors, including service and government, added jobs while other industries stayed level.
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Weather Forecast for Western Pennsylvania Tonight and Tomorrow
Western Pennsylvania remains cloudy with a 40 percent chance of snow tonight. Temperatures fall to the upper 20s and southeast winds 5 to 15 mph. Tomorrow stays cloudy with another 40 percent chance of snow or rain and a high near 40.
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