Nine Democrats call for Meese to resign over Iran-Contra
Nine Democratic House members led by John Conyers call for Attorney General Edwin Meese III to resign, accusing him of trying to cover up Iran-Contra and alleging an inaccurate 1985 financial disclosure. Meese denies wrongdoing while critics cite Wedtech ties and misleading public statements.
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Washington
Edward Feighan
D Lakewood
Edwin Meese III
John Conyers
D-Mich
Meese
Justice Department
Patrick Korten
Iran-Contra
National Security
John Poindexter
Oliver L. North
Office
Wedtech
Family of Air Force navigator recalls death and risk after crash
A grieving father, a 52 year old insurance agent, speaks about his son, an Air Force navigator, and criticizes unsafe water injections used to boost engine thrust. He notes the Air Force had already ordered a thrust increase and warns of potential catastrophe if such tests occurred at an air show or for base staff. He refuses a civil suit, seeking safer future protections.
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Myers
Air Force
Mark
Air Force Academy
Colorado Springs
GM to close Fisher Guide plant in Lowell Street area
GM announced Monday it will close the Fisher Guide plant, a 2,000 plus employee site that makes plastic and foam interior parts for GM cars, after Johnson Controls backed out of buying the facility. The move aims to boost competitiveness while the city develops the west side with tax breaks and improved infrastructure. Norwood sues GM for billions in damages and seeks relief for tax loss, public safety costs, and road fixes. The suit names GM Norwood Group Plant leaders and staff.
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Fisher Guide
Johnson Controls Co
Lowell Street
Fisher Garde Y
Norwood
Hamilton County Common Pleas Court
Herbert Stone
Norwood Group
Steven Horn
Daniel Wall
Donald A. True
Jim Crellin
Detroit
Forester outlines private poll on Johnson Controls deal
Forester proposes an Elyria workforce poll to measure willingness to work for Johnson Controls. If enough workers agree, present the Johnson Controls package to local leadership for settlement and ratification, then separate those unwilling to work in a plant closing. He urges a competitive compensation package to attract both white and blue collar workers. Replies hoped by today with a goal to conclude by Sept. 15.
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Forester
Elyria
Johnson Controls
Fisher Guide
Johnnson Controls
Reagan to broadcast speech on Iran Contra hearings
President Reagan said he will address the Iran Contra hearings next Wednesday in a nationally televised Oval Office address at 8 pm EDT. White House spokesman Marlin Fitzwater said the remarks will cover his general views and the remaining questions about the affair.
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Washington
Reagan
Congress
White House
Marlin Fitzwater
Oval Office
Fitzwater
James Oliver Is Found Innocent In 1983 Bay Village Stabbing
James Lee Oliver, cleared of the 1983 stabbing death of Bruce Mulgrew by a not guilty verdict on self defense, remains jailed due to a court records snafu. The case, his fourth trial, included a guilty verdict overturned on appeal and a hung jury, with his mother Lois awaiting his release as clerical delays postponed Friday discharge.
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Cleveland
Bruce T. Mulgrew
James Lee Oliver
Justice Center
Oliver
Mulgrew
Lake Road
Bay Village
Lois
War Powers Act suit tests reporting duty in Kuwait crisis
Secretary Shultz argued the War Powers Act should not apply to the Kuwait oil tanker situation as 1114 congressmen sue to force a presidential report within 48 hours for troop involvement. Senator Specter pressed that threats from Iran’s government make hostilities imminent.
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Soviet Union
Shhultz
Congress
U.S. District Court
Washington
Transportation Department
Shultz
Sen
Arlen Specter
R-Pa
Public letters defend oil rights and Gulf stance
Readers voice divided views on U S policy in the Persian Gulf. Supporters urge firm action to secure oil and deterring Russia, while opponents warn against entanglement and risking American lives. Names include C Johnson Harrison G Babcock Alan Munn J Eileen Leo Roberts Ollie for President and Albert Spieth.
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U.S
C. Johnson
Vietnam
Reagan
Harrison G. Babcock
Olmsted Township
Middle East
Alan Munn
Elyria
Kuwait
Iran
Japan
Nixon
J. Eileen
North Olmsted
Leo Roberts
Persian Gulf
Russia
France
Great Britain
Ollie
Albert Spieth
LaGrange
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Colorado
Harley Staggers
West Virginia
Dan Glickman
Kansas
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