Reagan's firing of North and the arms for hostages debate
Editorial questions President Reagan's actions in arming Iran and funding the Contras, arguing that a trusted leader must be truthful. It notes North as scapegoat, calls for transparency, and urges an honest foreign policy with clear, accountable government decisions.
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Reagan
North
Middle East
USA
Washington, D.C
Meese
Iran
Ayatollah
Lebanon
Destroyer Escort Sailors Association plans 1987 reunion
Ten years into honoring destroyer escort sailors, DESA recalls ships sold for scrap or used in trials. The 1986 DESA convention visited Philadelphia aboard the Mexican Navy cadet ship Manuel Azueta. A 1987 reunion will seek former crew from these vessels, with Leonard Horowitz listed for contact in Steilacoom Washington.
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Destroyer Escort Sailors Association
Philadelphia
Leonard Horowitz
Madrona
Steilacoom
Letter to the Editor praising Leo Hart and her story
A reader thanks the editor for front page coverage of Leo Hart. She notes his dedication to education in Kern County and praises his impact as head counselor for 3200 students, urging counselors to be creative and patient.
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Leo Hart
Kern County
Fiora Nichols
Linda Pavietich
FBI Under Bill Webster profile highlights agency reach
A profile of FBI Director William Webster details his leadership style and the bureau’s impact. It notes high-profile terrorism and organized crime cases, joint FBI-DEA efforts, hundreds of convictions, annual forfeitures, and the bureau’s broader public safety roles including training, lab work, and fingerprint checks.
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FBI
William Webster
Bill Webster
New York City
Colombo
Gambino
Lucchese
Genovese
Drug Enforcement Agency
DEA
United States
Rest of the Story: Decatur Boss Loses Dream Team
Gene Staley of Decatur Illinois built a company football team for promotion and pride but the starchworks venture bled money. After a season of 10 wins and 2 ties the team cost the firm 14406 dollars prompting a severance bonus and handoff of the team to the employee coach ending Staley’s dream.
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Gene Staley
Decatur
Ill
Staleys
Starchworks
Staley
Staley Com
Wasco AYSO Soccer Season Closes With Awards Night
The 1986 AYSO season ends after one final Saturday in Wasco for Division 4 to decide area playoff entrants in Bakersfield January 10 and 11. Standings cover Divisions 5 4 and 2 with Landucci State Farm, Maple Leaf and Wasco Rotary among leaders. An Awards Night is set for January 8 at Wasco High School Auditorium at 7 p.m.
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AYSO
Wasco
Bakersfield
Landucci State Farm
Rancho
Pup
Wasco Veterinary Clinic
Berry Painting
Lowe Bros
Fosters Freeze
J.T. Roofing
Western Furniture
Toms Coffee Shop
APS Plumbing
Maple Leaf
Stringhams
Buttonwillow Chamber
Salinas Auto
Rancho Lopez
Shafter Motel
Danny Payne Farms
Wendell West
Wasco Rotary
Coke
Wall To Wall
Michael Hair
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Puerto Rico
Los Angeles Times Syndicate
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Gene
R.O.S
Coleen Kearnes
Michael Gong
Sud Enpaciaiaraa
Nelson Potter
Elsa Cruz
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