Billy Carter affair fuels White House disclosure push
Probes center on Billy Carter and Libyan ties as prosecutor Lisker reports his interviews and alleged lies about funds and goods. Questions focus on whether White House influenced DOJ and whether Billy’s registrations and reimbursements were fully disclosed amid calls for full government disclosures. House Judiciary votes to report favorably a resolution for comprehensive disclosures from the White House, State, and Justice departments.
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Senator Cannon Cleared of Ethics Charges
Senator Howard Cannon of Nevada, chair of the Senate Commerce Committee, was cleared by the Senate Ethics Committee of impropriety in handling actions for his land holdings and businesses. The panel interviewed 90 people, reviewed nearly 1,000 documents, and found no evidence of unethical conduct. Cannon criticized media reporting as slanted and innuendo driven, while noting the ongoing separate federal probe in Chicago with potential future ethics review.
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Editor says paper to sue over GBI search in death row case
Albany Herald plans civil action against the Georgia Bureau of Investigation after agents seized editor Charles Postel's files while he slept and later served a warrant. Five letters from the condemned inmates were taken as fugitives linked to an escape from a Georgia prison.
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DePaola in Amherst Oversees City Departments
DePaola, juggling a 40 hour week at U S Steel in Lorain and mayoral duties, now oversees Police Chief Hall and Fire Chief Gambish directly. The safety service director role remains unsettled as civics staff reassess testing, with the civil service commission in flux after resignations.
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Gunman Takes 18 Hostages At Fisher Body Plant
In Pontiac Michigan a man armed with a revolver seized about 18 people at the Fisher Body plant on Pontiac North Side. Eight were released shortly after as officers urged the gunman to surrender. Lt. Bridgewater said police received the call around 6 45 am and that the hostages were held in an office in the paint shop of the GM plant with about 2 450 employees.
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Iran rug industry hit by rivals and upheaval
BERLIN Conn UPI A rug importer says Iran lost its lead as Pakistan Romania Bulgaria and China produced cheaper high quality carpets. John Gregorian says anti Iran sentiment isn’t the cause but shifting markets and government subsidized weaving. He notes Iran’s share fell from 80 percent to about 20 amid unrest and shah downfall.
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Ohio News In Brief Reflects Lottery, Accidents And Local Politics
Ohio daily numbers winner 557 with sales 532,709 and 158,412 payoff. Dorothy L. Clapper 66 of Fostoria dies from traffic injuries in Beaver County after a Pennsylvan ia Turnpike crash. Bedford jury acclaims Michael Piwkowski not guilty of indecency. William Spratley to contest Ohio Bell rate hike with six city forums. Springfield strike reaches impasse over wages. Cleveland debate prospects falter as local groups struggle to marshal funds. East Ohio Gas seeks further rate rise. Aluminum Co of America to expand in Cuyahoga Heights with 100 jobs. Cincinnati appoints George R. Blake editor of Enquirer.
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