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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1986
Page
8
Investigators asserted President Reagan had nothing to do with diverting funds to the Contras while Senator David Durenberger of Minnesota stated that Ollie North controlled every level of the operation. The comment framed North as the central figure in the scheme.
A broad, moderate to conservative Senate panel will investigate the Iran arms affair with Sen. Daniel Inouye as chair. The panel, created from Byrd and Dole picks, aims for credibility, with wide subpoena and immunity powers and a mandate spanning intelligence oversight.
Nicaragua's President Daniel Ortega said on Tuesday that Sam Hall, accused of aiding Nicaraguan rebels, is a terrorist not a spy. Ortega noted Hall admitted involvement with mercenaries in Honduras and penetrating Nicaragua, following the court’s recent 20 year sentence for another American.
CIA Director William Casey remains in stable condition at Georgetown University Hospital two days after suffering minor cerebral seizures. He had a full day of tests after two seizures at his Langley Virginia office, 73 year old Casey was rushed to hospital and later stabilized. Conservatives launch $2 million blitz to back Reagan over Iran Contra crisis led by NCPAC and National Conservative Foundation with ads and mailings.
The disclosure shows William Casey in contact with Oliver North after a downed arms flight to Nicaragua. Casey testified he asked whether CIA personnel or equipment were used, amid questions about his knowledge of Iran arms dealings and funds diverted to the Contras.
Senators push for immunity for Ollie North and John Poindexter as they face questions on the Iran Contra scheme. Reagan aides, CIA figures, and congressional panels navigate claims of unauthorized arms sales profits diverted to the Contras amid White House shakeups and investigations.
Former CIA director Stansfield Turner denounces Reagan policy as a disaster and urges top aides including George Shultz and Donald Regan to resign or be fired for alleged misconduct in the Iran Contra affair. He faults Regan for NSC reporting gaps and questions Shultz on knowledge of policy decisions, urging accountability and public confidence restoration.
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