Nation Mourns Cary Grant After Stroke Death
Hollywood reports President Reagan and Nancy mourn the death of Cary Grant at age 82 from a stroke. Grant died during a rehearsal for his one man show in Davenport Iowa and was cremated with no funeral per his wishes.
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Cold blast and wintry mix forecast for Tuesday
Weather brief notes a cold front with low temperatures of five to ten degrees and light easterly winds. Cloudy conditions with a likelihood of freezing rain or sleet by evening in Arizona. A stray joke about auto mechanics ends the read.
Dole pushes special session over Iran Contra scandal
Senate leaders from both parties urge President Reagan to call a special session to address the Iran Contra affair. Senator Bob Dole of Kansas says a four decade first session could clear the air while a Senate Intelligence Committee hearing begins under oath with possible subpoenas. North expected to testify as panels consider an independent counsel or special prosecutor.
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Bush authorized North aides to aid Nicaraguan Contras network
The Miami Herald reports that in 1984 Vice President Bush approved two aides to assist Lt. Col. Oliver North in creating a private supply network for the Contras based in El Salvador. The network, funded by profits from an arms sale to Iran, supported rebel operations after 1983 congressional cuts. Bush officials say he was generally aware but not of specific fund diversions.
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Reagan defiant as Iran Contra crisis tests presidency
President Reagan resists calls for a Watergate style probe into the Iran Contra affair. He defends NSC officials Poindexter and North, calls North a national hero, and plans a three man review led by former Sen. Tower to examine the NSC role.
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New teachers learn from seasoned mentors in pilot program
New teachers begin a pilot master teacher plan in 30 New York City schools. 45 experienced mentors will supervise novice teachers, funded by a $4 million state grant. Wagner Jr. envisions paying master teachers for up to a year if results prove successful. Feldman notes common lack of pedagogical training among hires.
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A MEMORY OF LOVE A look into Joe DiMaggio and Marilyn Monroe
A dramatic excerpt notes the 1962 August death of Marilyn Monroe and DiMaggio’s enduring love despite their fraught marriage. It covers his early baseball glory, his choice to leave the Yankees, and his 1954 marriage to Monroe amid public fascination and personal strain.
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