Democrats attack Meese request for independent counsel
A three judge panel released Attorney General Meese's request for an independent counsel to probe the Iranian arms sale and possible profits diverted to Nicaraguan rebels. Democrats argued the mandate is too narrow and urged explicit charges naming individuals and the administration's role.
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Washington
Edwin Meese
Meese
Oryer North
House
Senate
Democrats
Don Edwards
D-Cahf
House Judiciary Committee
John Conyers
D-Mich
Itasn
Conyers
Joseph Biden
D-Del
Senate Judiciary Committee
Biden
McFarlane and Shultz Clash Over Iran Contras Testimony
The entry notes how McFarlane's testimony introduced Ambassador Kelly and outlined ties to John Poindexter Olber North and Richard Secord. It highlights Shultz's anger at being kept out of foreign policy decisions over arms transfers hostages and back channel contacts. It suggests possible pressure on Reagan aides and Shultz's threatened resignation if denied further knowledge.
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George Shultz
Shultz
U.S
Iran
Arma
North
White House
Kelly
Poindexter
Reagan
Syracuse Sunday Herald American Leisure Menu Review
A colorful Sunday pullout highlights international and national news alongside regional and local items, with a hearty mix of sports, lifestyle ideas, comics, and editorials. The edition promises Stars and Parade magazines for broad entertainment and engaging feature writing.
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Syracuse
Editoalgood Columonists
Stars
Parade
Herald American
Weinberger willing to testify before Congress on Iran Contra affair
Defense Secretary Caspar Weinberger, during a European trip, said he would testify before Congress about his knowledge of the Iran Contra arms affair and his role. He left London for Washington after confirming willingness to discuss details, while noting he first learned of key diversions ten days ago. He also announced $2.7 million in Star Wars SDI contracts with Britain, and met Prime Minister Thatcher amid arms control talks.
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London
Caspar Weinberger
Washington
Congress
Weinberger
Paris
Brussels
Belgium
Morocco
U.S. Air Force
Edwin Meese
Britain
Brita
U.S. Strategic Defense Initiative
Pentagon
Iran
U S
Margaret Thatcher
Reagan
NATO Alles
Defense Ministry
SDI
United States
Honduran border troops confront Nicaraguan incursion
President Jose Azcona Hoyo said Honduran troops patrolled the border to rout any Nicaraguan soldiers from a weekend incursion. Officials reported 700 to 2,500 Sandinista troops crossed into Honduras, with clashes and air strikes near several villages.
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Tegucigalpa
Honduras
Jose Azcona Hoyo
Azcona Hoyo
Nicaragua
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