Poindexter Reveals Lying Tactics During Iran Contra Hearing
Former National Security Adviser Poindexter testified that he worked to withhold information from Congress about the Iran Contra program and wrote a compliment to Oliver North after North misled lawmakers. He said he resigned when Meese urged it and upheld the Boland Amendment in spirit, while acknowledging memory gaps and a CIA tape of his call with Casey.
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Washington
National Security
John Poindexter
Congress
Oliver North
Poindexter
Edwin Meese III
Reagan
National Security Council
Boland
Edward Boland
D-Mass
CIA
Spy Agency
William J. Casey
Richard W. Beckler
White House
North
NSC
Sen
George Mitchell
D-Maine
Sam Nunn
D-Ga
John M. Poindexter
Iran
Nicaragua
Great Protector's Armor Shows Some Chinks
AP analysis notes President Reagan faced new questions about memory lapses and White House secrecy as Iran Contra hearings shift scrutiny. John Poindexter testified he shielded Reagan and later revealed a secret memo authorizing arms for hostages, challenging the president's public denials.
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Terence Hunt
Bashington
Reagan
White House
Congress
Poindexter
Iran
County eyes tax levy hike as budget shortfall looms
The Franklin County Commission moved to raise both the general fund mill levy limit from 3.5 mills to as much as eight mills and to loosen the aggregate levy cap. The charter resolution may take effect 61 days after publication unless 2 percent of voters petition for a ballot. Commissioners expect protest and welcome a public vote.
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Melissa Bauman
Franklin County Commission
Wendell Barker
Laura Sutton
Barker
Merle Haas
Mailman Loses By Don Marrs Walkathon Hero Dies
Ottawa postmaster David McBride called Don Marrs a hero after the 48 year old mail carrier died in Cincinnati from lymphoma. Marrs came to Kansas in April for a cancer research walkathon benefiting Kansas State University and his family. He had earlier been told he might have six years to live.
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Jim Hitch
Herald
David McBride
Ottawa
Cincinnati
Don Marrs
Marrs
Kansas
Center For Basic Cancer Research
Kansas State University
Walker's Cross Country Trek Echoes Fox’s Fund Drive
Marrs completed a 1981 walk from Illinois to the West Coast inspired by Terry Fox who died from cancer during a cross Canada fundraiser. He returned to Kansas as guest of honor at the 1984 State Convention. Marrs and McBride grew close after meeting August 6, 1981 on I 35 near Ottawa.
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Marrs
Ilinois
Terry Fox
Canada
Cancer Society
Kansas
McBride
I-35
Ottawa
Cincinnati
Loosely Tied Knot On Commission Gag Order
Ottawa City Commissioner Marvin Calliham seeks a gentleman's understanding to pause DPS controversy discussions until 1988, but the motion passed 3-2 and may be unenforceable. City Clerk and lawyer dispute whether it was formal. enforcement hinges on mayor and Roberts Rules, with uncertain outcomes.
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Melissa Bauman
Ottawa
Marvin Calliham
Department of Public Safety
Calliham
Commission
DPS
Lyle Dresher
Dresher
Oren Skiles
Fred Heathman
Dan Fogle
Pete Smith
Smith
Franklin County
Wendell Barker
Barker
Heathman
The
Ottawa Herald
State Colleges Defended Open Admissions Policy
In Topeka Kansas officials defended open admissions for six state universities and a technical institute. Regents executive director Koplik and university administrators argued changing open admissions would bar rural and poor residents from college, while committee debates admission standards and required high school coursework.
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Topeka
Kan
Kansas Board of Regents
Stanley Z. Koplik
Regents
University of Kansas
Kansas State University
Emporia State University
Kansas Technical Institute
Salina
Kansas
State of Kansas
Koplik
Legislative Educational Planning Committee
Pat Bosco
Kansas State
Nation's Constitution Celebration Fitting Junket For Its Congressmen
Congress sends a 55 member delegation to Philadelphia to mark the 200 year bicentennial of the Great Compromise and to honor the Framers in Independence Hall. About 200 lawmakers and families will attend as observers amid demonstrations and a renewed focus on checks and balances.
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Washington
Congress
Philadelphia
Independence Hall
House
Senate
Deaver Trial Delayed to October for Jury Open Court
Washington AP Michael K. Deaver’s perjury trial postponed to October 19 to allow defense review of a federal appeals order demanding open jury selection. Judge Jackson dismissed 94 prospective jurors after the appeals panel required in open court jury selection. Defense says the ruling ignores Fifth and Sixth Amendment rights. Independent Counsel seeks prompt Supreme Court review.
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Washington
Michael K. Deaver
Supreme Court
U.S
Thomas Penfield Jackson
Jackson
U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
Herbert J. Miller Jr
High Court
Whitney North Seymour Jr
Seymour
Appeals Court
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Oval Office
Robert C. McFarlane
Adm. Poindexter
Casey
Mitchell
Mailman
Roberts
Central America
Capitol Hill
Bob Dole
R-Kan
Congress Hall
House of Representatives
Deaver
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