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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1981
Page
9
President Reagan won support for CIA Director William Casey amid questions about his integrity and appointment. Reagan argued accusations were unfounded, wagering that Casey's stance would deter scrutiny of other officials and bolster his broader agenda.
General Omar Torrijos and six companions were killed when their plane crashed during a cross country flight. The Power vacuum follows his sudden death as Aristedes Rojo is named president but faces a tough challenge from leftists and potential rivals in Panama. The United States had feared Canal control shifts but Panama’s transition began smoothly before the tragedy.
Senate investigators describe a secret draft report criticizing Labor Department actions during the Carter era. They say Ray Marshall focused on civil suits, ignored fund officials, and avoided naming reputed criminals. The subcommittee faults officials for a cover up and a weak, creampuff inquiry.
Senate investigators charge Labor Department officials destroyed official copies of a sensitive Kotch Crino report at headquarters. The Labor Department's actions are described as a possible criminal violation or, at best, a poor performance. The subcommittee report implicates Labor Secretary Ray Donovan and urges top priority against labor racketeers.
Ambassador Robert Neumann faced ouster from Reagan and Haig as they sought to avoid provoking Israel’s Prime Minister Begin during tense mid east moves. Neumann had criticized Haig on air and faced swift dismissal to preserve a softer line toward Begin ahead of September talks on West Bank autonomy and peace.
The piece argues Reagan’s tax victory signals a broader Reagan revolution, compares his leadership to FDR, and credits credibility and the ability to mobilize the public through TV as key factors. It cautions three economic risks while noting Reagan’s restraint with dogma and his talent for unity.
Intelligence warns major wars could erupt in the Middle East Africa and Central America amid rising global tensions. A report says risk is higher than any time since before World War 1. Analysts cite terrorist groups offering services to revolutionaries worldwide.
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