Probers quiz CIA officials on Iranscam
Washington AP Iran-Contra hearings closed with CIA officials Clair George Duane Clarridge and Alan Fiers questioned about covert operations and Contra aid. Senate leaders faulted secrecy while a CIA review by William Webster weighs possible discipline. Anonymity cites costs near 3 to 4 million as Weinberger and Shultz defend but regret policy. Reagan to speak next week on general views and future agenda.
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Alan Fiers
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Nicaragua
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Defense
Caspar Weinberger
United States
Weinberger
George Shultz
Sam Nunn
D-Ga
Congress
Inouye
Iran Contra summaries clash in Senate panel hearing
Most panelists echoed Daniel Inouye that the Iran Contra disclosures carry a chilling story of a hidden arms program to Iran and covert funding to Nicaragua. Richard Cheney urged calm analysis and argued no proof Reagan authorized or knew of the diversions.
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Inouye
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Nicaragua
Navy
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Cheney
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Demjanjuk and judge clash over Sobibor questions
In a tense session at the Treblinka case in Jerusalem, judge Dov Levine pressed John Demjanjuk as prosecutors accused him of lying about his wartime claims. Demjanjuk, 67, asserted he was in POW camps 1942-43 and denied ever being at Sobibor, while questions focused on the U.N. displaced persons form and the Trawniki Card.
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Soviet Union
Michael Shaked
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Shaked
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Rovno
Levine
GM starts closure planning delays labor pact talks
GM officials pressed to reach a labor accord with Johnson Controls by July 31 but negotiations stalled as the union delayed asked questions about the purchase. After a Sunday vote to enter talks, a ratification deadline of August 16 was proposed, but union members overwhelmingly rejected it. Local 780 leaders warned the deadline is unworkable and could jeopardize jobs while GM remains focused on a phased closing.
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Elyria considers tax credit cuts and local tax collection
Auditor Beverly Renner outlined options to raise money by ending the tax credit for residents who work in other cities and by collecting its own taxes. Elyria and Lorain both levy 1.5 percent, and removing the credit could yield about $2 million, or $1 million if halved. Renner noted recent RITA costs and potential savings. Mayor Keys questioned efficiency of leaving RITA.
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Elyria
Lorain
Renner
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Rita
Straits tensions rise as pilgrims clash in Mecca
Iran blames the United States and Saudi Arabia for the killings after violent clashes with Saudi police as Moslem pilgrims marked the end of the Hajj. Tehran warned ships to stay out of its waters in the Gulf, Hormuz, and the Sea of Oman amid growing hostilities.
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Sea of Oman
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Ford Lorain plant on layoff over 3.8L V-6 flaw
About 3,000 Ford workers in Lorain are laid off this week as production of the 1988 Thunderbird and Mercury Cougar is halted for a week to fix a front cover issue in the 3.8 liter V-6 engines. The flaw was found during practice builds at the Essex Canada plant. Production will resume Monday.
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Ford Motor Co
Bob Day
Ford
Dearborn
Day
Essex
Canada
Jets nearly collide on runway at O Hare Airport
At O’Hare a near collision halted takeoff as American Airlines DC-10 and Continental 727 faced a crossing runway intrusion. No injuries reported. American Flight 89 to Dallas Fort Worth and Continental Flight 641 from Newark were involved. runways 14 Left and 9 Left cross near their ends.
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