Secret order on Iran arms dealing released
Washington White House released the secret finding signed by President Reagan on January 17 1986 authorizing covert arms sales to Iran to win hostages release in Beirut The memo by National Security Adviser Poindexter and aide Oliver North frames Iran engagement as essential and notes intermediaries and CIA secrecy from Congress Israel is cited as facilitator The documents released cite mixed opinions within the administration and mention no Nicaragua Contra profits interplay
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Beirut
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Poindexter
Don Regan
Don Fortier
George Bush
Donald Regan
National Security Council
Israel
Nicaragua
Intelligence Committee
Lawrence County Jobless Rate Rises for Third Month
Unemployment in Lawrence County rose to 8.0 percent in November, up from 7.2 percent in September and 7.5 percent in October, while statewide rates fell to 5.1 percent in December. County employment declined by 700 to 40,600 with nonagricultural jobs in Lawrence County increasing by 100 to 29,100. Wholesale and retail trade and state local government added workers, while construction contracted.
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Labor Department
Pennsylvania
Charles Scott
Bureau of Labor Statistics
New Castle
Casey faces questions over diverted Iran Contra funds
The CIA defended Director William Casey and Deputy Robert Gates as they informed the White House in October of rumors that Iranian money could be diverted to the Contras. The agency says Casey learned of the scheme only shortly before Meese’s November 25 announcement, while Gates runs the CIA during Casey’s brain surgery recovery.
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Five astronauts named for Discovery flight in 1988
NASA announced five veteran astronauts to crew the first shuttle since Challenger. Discovery is slated for Feb 18 1988 with Frederick Hauck as commander and Richard Covey John Lounge George Nelson and David Hilmers filling key roles. The five day mission will test booster fixes and deploy a $100 million tracking relay satellite.
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Frederick Hauck
Winchester
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Fla
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Burlington
Colo
George Nelson
Wilmar
Minn
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DeWitt
Iowa
Richard Truly
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Thornburgh Seeks Harvard Institute of Politics Post
Former Pennsylvania governor Dick Thornburgh has met Harvard Kennedy School officials twice about directing the Institute of Politics. A spokesman said Thornburgh has not ruled out education as a career move and that interviews with six candidates were completed, with a recommendation expected in mid January to Dean Graham Allison.
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Harvard University
Institute of Politics
Thornburgh
David Runkel
Harvard
John F. Kennedy School of Government
Runkel
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New Castle School Wins OK to Use Park Corp Plant
The New Castle Business School receives zoning board approval to operate in the former Mesta Machine Co. building at 700 Moravia St. The nine classrooms house 30 students on the ground floor with plans to expand to about 60 by next fall. Concerns about safety near heavy industry are noted, and a front office area with parking is approved. Also granted are two home beauty shop permits, including one for Margaret Mezza at 1023 Maryland Ave.
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Zoning Hearing Board of Appeals
Park Corp
Moravia St
Rhodes Place
Mesta Machine Co
Heavy Industry
Charles P. McGeary
Millfair
McGeary
Zoning Appeals Board
Anthony Russo
Business School
Shirley M. Eliason
NCBS
George B. Howley
Margaret Mezza
Maryland Ave
Josephine Mezza
Margaret
Beauty Academy
Beaver Falls
Five children killed in Erie house fire
Five children died in a smoky two story home fire at 346 West 19th Street in Erie after flames engulfed the residence. The mother, Carrie Poston, 30, was treated for smoke inhalation and released. Firefighters contained the blaze within 30 minutes. cause under investigation. The victims were Lionel 2, Tressa 3, Tareena 4, Avery 5, Abian 11 Poston. two died at Hamot Medical Center and three at St. Vincent's Health Center.
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Tressa Poston
Tareena Poston
Avery Poston
Abian Poston
Abian
Tressa
Hamot Medical Center
St. Vincent’s Health Center
Erie
Carrie Poston
St. Vincent’s
Weather Outlook for Western Pennsylvania Tonight and Tomorrow
UPI reports wind and colder conditions across Western Pennsylvania with snow showers. Tonight's low will be in the mid 20s and tomorrow's high in the upper 20s.
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