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Show WASHINGTON Republican (AP) senator who - ports President Reagan's million A sup$36.2 aid package for the Nicaraguan Contras said today the proposal is jeopardized because the administration failed to give Congress a say in whether a military aid component is released to the rebels. view "My is chances for passage that the are dimin-ished- working win. "There was a silence," McCain said, before one official spoke up and said Reagan had "a fighting chance." McCain said he argued for giving Congress a chance at the end of March to hold a second vote on whether the Central American peace process is making sufficient progress to withhold release of BGll aid to but was turned $3.6 million in weapons the rebels, The remaining ment will revoke concessions it has made in recent weeks, such as permitting opposition newspapers and radio stations to operate, and the United States will be faced with an even more complex foreign policy dilemma. $32 "non-letha- l" so-call- aid covers everything from down. Reagan's package includes million for ammunition and missiles, which would be placed in escrow and released after March 31 if he decides that the regional peace process has not $3.6 anti-aircra- ft food and clothing to money to lease aircraft and buy communications gear for troops in the field. If the package goes down to defeat, McCain said, it is likely that the Managua govern the Wednesday showdown vote in the House approached, As ," said Sen. John McCain, in an interview with a z., group of reporters. During a White House meeting with Reagan and his top strategists last week, McCain said he asked whether anyone in the room believed the administration had the votes to mi) CARLINVILLE, 111. (AP) -JDenby says he believes his abrupt release from a Nicaraguan prison was intended to influence Wednesday's U.S. House vote on a Reagan administration plan to aid the Contras. And he indicated that in re- ames turn for his freedom, he agreed to go to Washington, D.C., to help sway votes against aid to the rebels- ,- according to a published report. Denby was reunited with his family here Sunday, a day after he was freed by Nicara- leftist gua's government, which had imprisoned him seven weeks on charges of aiding the Contras. The farmer, who denied the charges, said Nicaraguan officials had asked him repeatedly during the last two weeks to speak out against Contra aid, but that he declined. "I told them I was a lifelong Republican, and that was the 114TH YEAR, NO. 157 PROVO, UTAH, MONDAY, FEBRUARY. 'I'm guilty I'm of everything; "In Nicaragua, they feel they're at war, genuine war, with Reagan and the Republicans in the United States," he added. "They honestly believe that all Republicans are against them and -- all Democrats are for them." But today's St. Louis quoted Denby as sayhe ing agreed to go to Washington to speak out against continuing support for the war. He credited Bill Press, a Democrat running for the U.S. Post-Dispat- Senate in California, for helping to negotiate his release. "I told (Press) I could go with saying 10 years is too long for running a covert war, . which it is," Denby told the newspaper. "And I told him I (See DENBY, Page 2) broadcast was issued for the 1974 white Vega Victor Wade was belived to be driving. An Oneida County prosecutor speculated a dispute over the ranch may have led to the 2) 7. Studies dating from 1920 shew that premature delivery is often the culprit. For more on the story see Page 11. International, National MovJes Obituaries 7 10 9,12 9 4 from Je- 20. See Page 4. Highs low to mid more weather on Opinions Sports Today Utah, Regional Weather 6 7-- tege. They also offered refreshments at the police station for anyone who wished to stop by after the funeral. He said his police cars were also in the funeral procession as an honor guard. - ' ?S- i. ' . i '' a- - 'cr ? r :f 1 ;& . sKiJ- s.-- .' - ' T , H ' 4 I i ' :l - Fred House Capt. Swen Nielsen, chief of the Provo Police Department, said a number of his officers also participated in the honor cortege. His officers wore black over their badges after House's death. Contributions to a fund for House's family are being ac House was urging his K-- 9 dog to attack Swapp and disarm him when a shot was fired from the window of the house where 15 members of the Singer and Swapp families had barricaded themselves for 13 days. The bullet barely missed the plating in House's body armor, killing him instantly. Law enforcement departments from throughout the state sent representatives to make up the honor guard for the funeral. inFive police structors from Tuscaloosa, Ala. were in attendance. They flew from Alabama Sunday to attend the funeral dog-handli- 8 11 5 4 of the student they called "one of the best." House, who would have been 36 years old today, graduated last month from a special training course at the Alabama Canine Law En- forcement Officers Training Center at Sheldon State Community College in Tuscaloosa. FBI agent Cal Clegg said the operation in which House was with his engaged dog didn't go as planned because the dog, an German shepherd, hesitated after being ordered to attack Swapp and his brother when they left their barricaded home to take care of a hog pen. House had taken the dog, called Mike, with him to Ala- bama. Jimmy Thornton, House's instructor from Tuscaloosa, said of House, "He was one of the best I've run across." (See FUNERAL, Page 2) Mecham faces impeachment panel PHOENIX, Ariz. (AP) -Gov. Evan Mecham today told state legislators studying his possible impeachment that he did not hide a $350,000 campaign loan, while the secretary of state announced that a re- told the By TOM WALTON Here's where to find it all 13-1- officers at Valley Bank and Trust Co. Checks should be made out to the "Family of Fred House." House, along with an FBI SWAT team, had concealed themselves in a building in the John Singer compound. cepted House select committee in his opening statement. Mecham insisted he acted legally in lumping the loan from Tempe developer Barry Wolfson with two other loans on his financial reports without listing Wolfson's name. The state's campaign finance dis- closure law is vague, Mecham said. Wolfson's name appeared elsewhere on the financial re 0 ports in connection with a contribution he made, Me$15,-00- cham said. "We ask, where's the secrecy?" the governor said. A special counsel said the governor ' illegally concealed the loan, but Mecham said, "His opinion is not the gospel." Meanwhile, Secretary of State Rose Mofford issued a Permit requirements causing problems for skiing operation 42-1- 0. Flurries continue through Tuesday Classified Ads Comics Family, friends and policemen pay tribute to officer slain m Marion publican governor Broncos. The Redskins won See story on the game 30s. J - Police off icers carry the casket of Fred House into the Orem church where-- services were conducted this moraingr call election will be conducted May 17. "There is nothing sinister; there is nothing evil," the Re- the crowd and the Denver near 1 Doug Liod Photu cers attended the funeral and participated in the honor cor- Vera Wade Page ..si i mm throughout the state and as far away as Alabama, paid their last respects today to Lt. Freddie Floyd House, the state corrections officer slain at the end of a siege in Marion last week. Funeral services were con- 'Sf (See MURDER, Page V 1 i Saints Windsor Stake Center, 1674 N. 200 W., Orem. House was to be buried in the Orem City Cemetery. Capt. Ted Peacock, director of the Orem Public Safety Department, said all his offi- A nationwide f ft at The Church of sus Christ of Latter-da- y - A 1 Police The critical role of prenatal care flurries are expected through Tuesday in Central Utah. Lows upper teens to air ducted s I ' By JOSEPHINE ZIMMERMAN Herald Staff Writer Redskins stun crowd and Broncos Show - 1, ' ch Today newborns and infants is good prenatal and preventive care. 30 CENTS AM Cj your enemy.' Idaho. time-teste- - PRICE House members likely to determine the outcome in Wednesday's scheduled vote. thing Brigham Young University associate professor who was shot to death along with his brother at a ranch in Malad, d remedy to cut down the rate of death in r, to tell them," The told Associated Denby Press. "That was like saying, wrong continue to mourn the Joss of a The Washington Redskins scored 35 straight points in the second quarter of the Super Bowl Sunday to stun Reagan contends that maintaining support for the Contras is essential to stave off communism in Central America, while aid opponents say further support will reduce the chance of obtaining peace. Both sides predict a H4 Family and friends today head. $6.75 A MONTH 1, 1988 - By TOM WALTON Herald Staff Writer have occurred at 9:05 a.m. Both men were shot in the night. undecided instructor killed, brother sought in death house occupied by the third brothVictor Wade er. The body of Ervin Wade of Sandy was also discovered in the ranch house. The shootings were believed to last-ditc- with some two dozen BYU Meanwhile, local law enforcement agencies are taking steps to protect family relatives in this area, and a nationwide "attempt to locate" bulletin has been issued for a third brother who witnesses saw drive away from the ranch on Saturday. Vera Joseph Wade, 62, Provo was discovered by authorities Saturday morning at a ranch h Reagan was making a lobbying drive that included a speech scheduled today before the National Religious Broadcasters and was to culminate with a televised pitch to the nation Tuesday cliff-hange- American's release linked to Contra vote The succeeded. million Herald Staff Writer As far as Earl Miller is concerned, he's had to turn down too many scoutmasters asking to use a cross country ski track he designed. Until Feb. 4, 1987, the track had been available to local residents as a less expensive alternative to ski passes at nearby mountain resorts, Miller said. He also opened up the course free of charge to many scouting groups and mental health organizations. However, at that time an Orem City zoning administra tor sent a letter to Miller asking him to cease operation of the ski track, located west of Miller Ski Co. at 1175 N. 1200 W., Orem. Miller is a consultant to the company. According to city officials, the track did not meet certain landscaping requirements that were part of a conditional use permit granted in 1986 that allowed construction of the course. Continued use of the course without the required landscaping would result in court action, the letter said. Miller said the track has not been operating since then, but he's tired of having to turn away would-b- e skiers. Last week he took his case to the public, placing an advertisement in The Daily Herald. It said in part, "Orem City fathers kill free skiing for boy scout and mental health groups." "When someone who doesn't ski comes in and says the course doesn't meet requirements, then I think they're off base," Miller said. "It's too late to do anything this year, but we'd like to open (Sec COURSE, Page 2) proclamation that officially scheduled a recall election, and Mecham has until Friday to submit a statement of his case that will appear on the ballot. More than 300,000 Arizcnans signed a petition demanding the controversial goverr.sr's recall, and on Saturday Me- 200-wo- rd (See MECHAM, Page 2) Journalists held hostage LUMBERTON, N.C. (AP) Three heavily ?rmed American Indians protesting what they called unfair law enforcement in Robeson County, held 13 newspaper employees hostage at The Robesonian today and demanded to talk to the governor, authorities and witnesses said. Four of the 17 hostages seized initially were released shortly after noon, (See HOSTAGES, Page 2) |