Reagan Says There Ain't No Smoking Gun in Iran Contrascope
Washington UPI report on June 17 1987 notes President Reagan maintains he did not see the April 1986 diversion memo linking secret arms sales to Iran with Contra aid. He repeated there was no smoking gun and denied knowledge of the memo as impeachment discussions surface. Transcripts reveal staffers Shirley Napier and Joan Corbin destroyed logs, while Poindexter and North face further questioning.
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U.S
Iran
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ABC
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Hamilton
Shirley Napier
Joan Corbin
North
Youngstown
Randall Wellington
Langdon Riley
Joseph Bucik
Riley
Wellington
Police Department
Goats for the Philippines project backed by Trinity Episcopal Church
Trinity Episcopal Church raised 1207 dollars for Goats for the Philippines through Heifer Project International. Dr Joseph R Raught and Rev Jean M Christofferson led the effort after a Philippine trip highlighted milk shortages and the need to breed better goats to boost milk production. About 5000 dollars total raised. final plans to launch with HPI forthcoming.
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Philippines
Heifer Project International
Joseph R. Raught
Wilmington
Jean M. Christofferson
Episcopal
Pennsylvania
Raught
Lawrence County
Philippine
United States
Rev
Christofferson
Trinity Church School
John Blewett
HPI
Pennsylvania Episcopal Diocese
Kathleen H. Blewett
John E. Blewett
Bill Lyons
Senate panel approves mandatory sentences for drug dealers
Harrisburg United Press International reports the Senate Judiciary Committee backed two bills to stiffen penalties for drug dealers. One bill sets a five year minimum and at least 25000 fine for large scale sales of marijuana cocaine heroin methamphetamine and related narcotics. minors sellers face at least a three year term. A second bill adds one year for repeat offenses and for peddling near schools while increasing overall penalties. The American Civil Liberties Union criticized the move saying it removes judges discretion.
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American Civil Liberties Union
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ACLU
Governor's plan to replace Commerce with jobs agency cleared
In Harrisburg the House approved a 16 page bill to replace the Commerce Department with the Economic Development Partnership. The measure passed 1990 with seven minor amendments and now goes to the Senate. Governor Casey praised the House action urging swift Senate approval ahead of the June 30 budget deadline.
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Senate
Manderino
John Stauffer
Chester
Stauffer
Liquor Control Board
Casey
Commerce Department
Economic Development Partnership
House
Legislative leaders push pay raise plan in Harrisburg
Democratic and Republican leaders in the General Assembly push legislation to raise salaries for lawmakers county and appellate judges the governor and other senior state officials The Inquirer cites unidentified sources and notes Casey backs the idea though his press secretary says no agreement exists Yet rank and file lawmakers would see a 34 percent boost to 47000 a year while leaders would receive larger increases The report also mentions a prior failed bid from 1985 86 and notes time constraints before the summer recess An unrelated item reports the Hot Rod Super Nationals at Canfield Fairgrounds June 5 6 7 with 1489 entrants and 42771 attendees adding 5489490 in local impact
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UPI
General Assembly
Philadelphia Inquirer
The
Inquirer
Robert P. Casey
Casey
Robert Grotevant
the Inquirer
Grotevant
House
James Manderino
D-Westmoreland
Manderino
Senate
John Stauffer
Chester
Students march in Korea force U.S. Consulate closure
Thousands of protesters across South Korea clash with police in anti-government demonstrations. In Pusan about 5,000 students attacked police, occupied sites, and forced the U.S. Consulate to close with 400 riot officers surrounding it. Similar actions unfold at Tankuk University in Seoul and other cities demanding direct presidential elections and the overthrow of Chun Doo Hwan.
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U.S
Seoul
South Korea
UPI
Pusan
Tankuk University
Hongik
Kukmin University
Chinju
Chun Doo Hwan
Pusan Catholic Center
Regional Book Sale Extends Hours in Washington Centre
The Lawrence County Unit of the American Cancer Society operates a book sale in the former Isaly's store in Washington Centre. It runs 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays, with Monday hours extended to 7 p.m. on a trial basis and possibly longer starting June 29 if successful.
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Lawrence County
American Cancer Society
Isaly’s
Washington Centre
New Beginnings Center offers program for single mothers
The Crisis Pregnancy Center sponsored by City Rescue Mission launches a second New Beginnings session at Bethesda Home on East Washington Street to help single mothers. Supper and a devotional follow weekly for nine weeks with talks, Q and A, crafts, and afghans for babies. Register by calling.
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Crisis Pregnancy Center
City Rescue Mission
New Beginnings
Bethesda
East Washington Street
Correction note on newsroom calls to Len Kolasinski
A correction request directs readers to call Len Kolasinski executive editor at 6546651 between 8 30 a m and 3 p m when reaching the reporter or editor is not possible.
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Len Kolasinski
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