04 Oct 1987
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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1987
Page
1
In December 1986Bob Woodward recounts a lunch call with CIA director William J Casey about Meese publicizing diverted Iran arms sale funds to aid the Contras. The disclosure followed years of interviews and discussions.
The Supreme Court begins its 1987 88 term with one vacant seat as eight justices prepare to hear contentious issues such as abortion school prayer and the death penalty. About 90 cases are set for review and roughly 60 more may be added this term. The Senate committee plans to vote on Robert H Bork amid grave concerns that his confirmation could be withdrawn. President Reagan accuses liberal opponents of intimidation while some GOP members warn of delays in filling the vacancy. The Senate split largely along party lines with undecided senators from New York among them.
Auxiliary Bishop Thomas J. Costello, 58, recovers from a mild heart attack suffered on the day his new boss was installed. He explains the episode led to quitting cigars and adopting a healthier diet. His recovery included hospital chaplains and reflection on faith guiding health.
The White House proposes Nicaragua hold new presidential elections earlier than 1990 as a condition to avoid renewed U.S. military aid to the Contras. Officials say the list, not published, sets electoral change as a key demand, questioning Sandinista willingness to loosen grip on power.
A senior official says Reagan seeks new presidential elections before 1990, a ceasefire with the Contras, release of political prisoners, and disbanding Sandinista Defense Committees. He also calls for trimming the military to levels aligned with neighbors and hints more details in two speeches to the OAS on Wednesday.
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