Donovan defense calls nightmare ending in Bronx trial
In state Supreme Court Bronx, defense lawyer William O. Bittman urged jurors that the case against former U S Labor Secretary Raymond J Donovan is politicized and should end soon. Donovan, charged with larceny and business fraud with seven others over a 7.4 million subway project, resigned in 1985. The charges are separate from his government service.
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U.S. Labor
Raymond J. Donovan
Bronx
William O. Bittman
State Supreme Court
Donovan
Charleston hearing upholds teacher grading dispute
In West Virginia a hearing examiner ruled against Larry Brown the eighth grade science teacher whose evaluations were challenged. Nedra Koval agreed with Blennerhassett Junior High principal Steve Summers that Brown assigned excessive D and F grades with up to 65 percent of students affected in later periods. Summers seeks to limit D and F grades to 25 percent of his 120 pupils.
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Charleston
W.va
West Virginia
Larry Brown
Nedra Koval
Brown
Steve Summers
Blennerhassett Junior High School
Rival Barbecue Festivals Heat Up Ohio River Rivalry
Cooks on both sides of the Ohio River battle Indiana Kentucky rivalry with barbecue festivals this weekend. Evansville hosts its 17th Ohio River Arts Festival and debuts a Barbecue Cook-off while Owensboro, Kentucky—self proclaimed barbecue capital of the world—opens the International Barbecue Festival today.
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Evansville
Ind
Indiana-Kentucky
Owensboro
Family of astronaut settles lawsuit over Challenger crash
The widow of Ronald E. McNair says she hopes for the space program after a settlement with Morton Thiokol Inc. Terms were not disclosed and records sealed. McNair died January 28, 1986, when Challenger exploded after liftoff, blamed on a booster rocket joint.
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Houston
Ronald E. McNair
Morton Thiokol Inc
Cheryl McNair
U.S
Carl 0. Bue
Bngham City
Thioko
Houston Readies $70 Million Wortham Arts Center Opening
Houston prepares a grand opening for the Wortham Theater Center, a $70 million arts complex described as the nation’s first opera and ballet house built since 1971. The black tie event Saturday precedes public access Sunday, with a four month early opening and $5 million under budget.
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Houston
Uts City
Wortham Theater Center
George Stevens Jr
Washington
Kennedy Center
Smoking restrictions eased by Rancho Mirage council
The Rancho Mirage City Council backed off from a total smoking ban in restaurants and workplaces. The 4-1 vote approved a compromise allowing up to one third of a restaurant to be smoking, with city-approved filtration by December 31. A small separate work area may be used for smoking and must be sealed off. The move aims to reduce opposition from restaurateurs and employers amid protests and a threatened golf tournament.
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Rancho Mirage
Calif
T Total
Palm Springs
Fire damages derailed freight cars in Gorge derailment
In Stevenson Washington officials allowed fires in derailed freight train cars to burn out after 20 cars jumped tracks in the Columbia River Gorge. About 50 miles northeast of Portland no injuries were reported. Thirteen derailed cars were damaged including one carrying 190 pounds of slightly radioactive material later consumed in the fire. Three cars toppled into the river.
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Stevenson
Wash
Columbia River Gorge
Portland
Iran-Contra hearings Secord faults Iran intelligence base
Retired Maj. Gen. Richard V. Secord told Congress that U S intelligence on Iran was ill prepared and hampered the 1980 hostage rescue effort and arms dealings. He blamed reliance on the shah's regime for long standing gaps in understanding Iran. Gary Sick and Robert Hunter offered opposing views on whether薄 intelligence caused Lebanon hostage issues or political aims drove policy.
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Richard V. Secord
U.S
Iran
Capitol Hill
Secord
Lebanon
Ian
Tehran
Pentagon
Secord Testimony Mixed as Lawmakers Question Funds
The hearing turned rancorous as Senator Liman pressed Henry Secord on money from an Iran arms deal routed through Swiss banks. Secord acknowledged loan-like transfers, claimed no profits, and offered potential repayment to the Treasury while denying pressuring staff to backdate shredding.
North jokes of pardon cited by Secord at hearings
Oliver North testified he expected a pardon as his involvement in diverting Iran arms profits came to light. Richard Secord, the lead witness, recalled North joking about a pardon while stating they were acting within the law. Secord challenged cross-examination and contrasted his demeanor with earlier days of testimony. White House aides said Poindexter would back up the president.
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Sen
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D-Okla
Warren Rudman
Rn.h
Treasury
Hakim
CLA
Liman
Stanford Technology Trading Group International
Iran
United States
Vienna
Richard Secord
Congress of the United States
Secretary of State
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Reagan
Shirley Napier
Napier
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Herald-Journal
Washington
National Security Council
Oliver North
Air Force
Richard V. Secord
North
Arthur Liman
White House
Martin Fitzwater
Administration
John Poindexter
Poindexter
Fire roars through Mor-Lou dispute house on Kellogg Street
A fire damaged a home at 210 Kellogg Street amid a 14 year dispute over city sale to Mor-Lou Corp. The city seized the land for tax reasons. Mor-Lou, led by Louis Davis with ties to Morris Goldfeld, pressed for a court order to compel a sale after the council rejected an $8,050 offer and later a higher bid. Fire investigators cited a stove burner as a possible cause. Affected residents include Michelle Grzalak and her three children. a dog and 10 puppies died. Donna Sherman offered lodging for tenants.
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Morris Goldfeld
Goldfeld
Louis Davis
Kellogg St
Mor-Lou
Hagan Real Estate Inc
Michelle Grzalak
Kassie Holmes
Anthony Graalak
Brian Holmes
Michelle
Donna Sherman
Stred
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