Iran arms scandal naming contest sparks quirky nicknames
Washington ponders playful monikers for the Iran arms affair as listeners and Time Magazine offer entries like Iranamuk Contrascam and Ollie’s Follies. The piece notes debates over branding while probing who knew what in the arms for Iran and Contra scheme.
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Widow fights foreclosure as two-week extension granted
In Atlanta area news, widow Annabel Hill faces full debt repayment on 705 acres after her husband Lenard Hill killed himself to avoid foreclosure. The Federal Land Bank gave a two-week nudge in exchange for a 10000 payment, with Trump and others pledging help as family and supporters push to raise the remaining 77000 plus. The farm once spanned 5000 acres in Lenard Hill’s lineage near Waynesboro, Georgia, and Hill vows to plant 60 acres of wheat if saved.
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Kremlin vows to honor SALT I for now amid SALT II clashes
Moscow says it will continue to observe SALT I while warning the United States against exceeding SALT II limits. It claims Washington’s move to deploy its 131st B 52 with cruise missiles and Poseidon sub violations undermine arms reduction principles from the Iceland summit. The Soviet statement rejects U.S. charges of Soviet violations and asserts both powers have claimed adherence to SALT II despite it not being ratified.
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Israel Aid to Contras Since Sandinista Rise Reported
An Israeli researcher on Thursday alleged Israel has aided the Contra rebels in Nicaragua since the Sandinista overthrow of the Somoza regime seven years ago. The claim cites Israeli support including training and weapons that helped start the Contra movement.
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Speakes resigns from White House post for Merrill Lynch
Washington AP report notes White House spokesman Larry Speakes resigns after lengthy briefing tenure to join Merrill Lynch as senior vice president, starting February 2. He will earn about 250000 annually in salary and benefits, with Reagan praising the move. Interior Undersecretary Ann Dore McLaughlin seen as likely successor if Regan remains.
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