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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1987
Page
5
Detectives sought charges and increased scrutiny after a man rented a Turdow n apartment in a rowhouse where police found seven people inside two on the roof. Police described a trash strewn scene and a strong odor. District Attorney Ronald C e had not approved the merier.
Coral Gables based forecasters say Arlene, first Atlantic storm, has 50 mph winds and is moving toward Bermuda but is not strengthening significantly. A Bermuda storm warning was expected. Nearby, bones found in Romeoville suburb may date to AD 200, indicating Middle Woodland period burial remains.
A San Francisco Chronicle report excerpts a weapons study questioning the first generation of Star Wars kinetic kill vehicles. It says 100,000 orbiting weapons would be needed to counter current Soviet missiles, while newer SS-24 and SS-25 systems could thwart them.
Federal agents dubbed Operation Double Steel accuses 31 officials in Central and Northern New York of no ship purchases and kickbacks involving more than $730,000 stolen from 1980 to now. Malone official Ralph Jessmer and others face charges. many released on own recognizance.
Local highway superintendents in Onondaga County doubt any link to the FBI corruption investigation. U S Attorney Scullin says he cannot confirm or deny charges against county officials and notes ongoing inquiries. A Cicero official downplays widespread public suspicion, stressing cautious judgment amid talk of payoffs.
White House officials say Reagan will devote less than half of an 18 minute address to the Iran Contra affair, focusing more on arms control and budget reform. Aides expect a tone of regret but insist he will not apologize or retract.
A collection of President Reagan's past statements addressing the Iran Contra affair. The remarks span 1986 and 1987, covering arms for hostages, the Iranian initiative, involvement in Contras support, congressional hearings, and reactions to testimony. He defends denying weapon trade, acknowledges high risk decisions, and calls for full investigations.
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