Lorain mayor replies to angry readers over bum rap
Lorain officials defend actions after a misreported incident. Mayor Michael Keystarts the record straight and says he will write to irate letter writers. Police Lt. Robert Lesher says the term jerk used by critics is harsh yet denotes frustration with the handling of the case. Scott, reached at home, regrets the mistake and explains the incident occurred outside Elyria. He is recovering from injury and plans to resume a bike tour next summer while returning to waiting work.
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Scott
Elyria
Reagan reshuffles Middle East team seeks Syria outreach
President Reagan plans a major reshuffle of his Middle East negotiating team to win Syria's withdrawal from Lebanon and restart peace talks. He names Robert C. McFarlane to replace Phil Habib, keeps Richard Fairbank, and moves Morris Draper to a high ambassadorial role, with McFarlane operating under State Department aegis.
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Lebanon
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Gemayel
George P. Shultz
White House
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Richard Fairbank
McFarlane
State Department
Marine Corps
National Security
Iran says it kills thousands troops in northern Iraq offensive
Iran reported 3,000 troops killed or wounded as forces entered 11 miles into Iraq, capturing more than 20 bases and villages in a major offensive in the northern Kurdish mountains near Mount King. The strike encircled key strongholds and targeted an artillery post near Iranian towns.
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