White House mood dampens holiday season amid Iran arms scandal
The Reagan White House decorates for Christmas while facing a scandal over diverted profits from Iran arms sales. President Reagan remains on the defensive as Congress prepares televised hearings. White House aides split between optimism and concern over damage control and the fate of chief of staff Donald Regan.
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Paul Laxalt
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Contras Face Collapse Amid Internal Doubts and Aid Shortfalls
Insiders warn the Contra movement may be doomed as Nicaraguan forces control border areas in Honduras and rebel leadership questions its viability. Officials cite uncertain funding from Brunei and private donors, with only limited U.S. support left as Congress approved 100 million in aid, risking a possible closure of the program.
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US helicopters lift Hondurans as border tensions rise
US helicopters carried Honduran troops toward the Honduras Nicaragua border to counter an incursion by about 1,500 Nicaraguan troops. White House spokesman Speakes said no US troops were involved in fighting. The aid package totals $20 million for emergency defense. Congressional voices warn of growing risk, while Nicaragua claims US airstrikes and reports casualties hover at seven dead and nine wounded.
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Reagan broadly questioned in Newsweek poll
New York voters and readers learn that only 10 percent of Americans questioned in a Newsweek poll believed Reagan was ignorant of the Iran Contra arms deal while 58 percent said it would be very difficult for him to be an effective president for the rest of his term due to the scandal. The president’s general performance rating dropped to 47 percent, down 16 points in under a month.
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Guard unit gets new command from grocer turned leader
Hasko, a 48 year old Clifton Park resident with a Vietnam service record and Silver Star, assumes part time duties leading the New York Army National Guard brigade. He plans monthly travel to Syracuse and regular Monday night meetings to align with the 10th Mountain Division and recruit more personnel.
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