The daily Astorian. (Astoria, Or.) 1961-current, January 21, 2021, Image 21

Historic Oregon Newspapers

The daily Astorian., January 21, 2021, Page 21, Image 21

Image provided by: University of Oregon Libraries; Eugene, OR

About The daily Astorian. (Astoria, Or.) 1961-current | View Entire Issue (Jan. 21, 2021)

Prev Page of 28 Next Prev Issue Next Text PDF JP2 (1.4 MB) Clip/Print Image

Return to Top

Prev Page of 28 Next Prev Issue Next

Newspaper Page TextA5 THE ASTORIAN • THURSDAY, JANUARY 21, 2021 Trump pardons Bannon, dozens of others President did not pardon himself By JONATHAN LEMIRE, ERIC TUCKER and JILL COLVIN Associated Press WASHINGTON — Presi- dent Donald Trump pardoned former chief strategist Steve Bannon in the ﬁ nal hours of his White House term as part of a ﬂ urry of clemency action that beneﬁ ted more than 140 people, including rap per- formers, ex-members of Con- gress and other allies of him and his family. The last-minute clemency, announced after midnight on Wednesday, follows sep- arate waves of pardons over the past month for Trump associates convicted in the FBI’s Russia investigation as well as for the father of his son-in-law. Taken together, the actions underscore the president’s willingness, all the way through his four years in the White House, to ﬂ ex his con- stitutional powers in ways that defy convention and explicitly aid his friends and supporters. Trump did not pardon him- self, despite speculation that he would, in the face of poten- tial federal investigations. He had previously asserted that he had the authority to do so. He also did not pardon his children or his personal law- yer, Rudy Giuliani. The ﬁ nal list was full of more conventional candidates whose cases had been cham- pioned by criminal justice activists. One man who has spent nearly 24 years in prison on drug and weapons charges but had shown exemplary behavior behind bars had his sentence commuted. So did a former U.S. Marine sentenced in 2000 in connection with a cocaine conviction. Even so, the names of prominent Trump allies none- theless stood out. One pardon recipients was Elliott Broidy, a prom- inent Republican fundraiser who pleaded guilty last fall in a scheme to lobby the Trump administration to drop an investigation into the loot- ing of a Malaysian wealth fund. Another was Ken Kur- son, a friend of Trump son- Alex Brandon/AP Photo President Donald Trump gestures as he boards Marine One on the South Lawn of the White House on Wednesday en route to his Mar-a-Lago Florida Resort. in-law Jared Kushner who was charged last October with cyberstalking during a heated divorce. Bannon’s pardon was especially notable given that the prosecution was still in its early stages and any trial was months away. Whereas par- don recipients are convention- ally thought of as defendants who have faced justice, often by having served at least some prison time, the pardon nulli- ﬁ es the prosecution and effec- tively eliminates any prospect for punishment. Bannon was charged in August with duping thou- sands of donors who believed their money would be used to fulﬁ ll Trump’s chief cam- paign promise to build a wall along the southern border. Instead, he allegedly diverted over a million dollars, paying a salary to one campaign ofﬁ - cial and personal expenses for himself. His co-defendants were not pardoned. “Steve Bannon is getting a pardon from Trump after OBITUARIES Barbara A. Dunn defrauding Trump’s own sup- porters into paying for a wall that Trump promised Mex- ico would pay for,” U.S. Rep. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., said on Twitter. “And if that all sounds crazy, that’s because it is. Thank God we have only 12 more hours of this den of thieves.” Other presidents have issued controversial pardons before leaving the White House. But perhaps no other commander in chief has so enjoyed using the clemency authority to beneﬁ t not only friends and acquaintances but also celebrity defendants and those championed by allies. Wednesday’s list includes its share of high-proﬁ le defendants. Among them were rappers Lil Wayne and Kodak Black, both convicted in Florida on weapons charges. Wayne, whose real name is Dwayne Michael Carter, has fre- quently expressed support for Trump and recently met with the president on criminal jus- tice issues. Kodak Black, also known as Bill K. Kapri, had his sentence commuted. Others on the list included Death Row Records co-founder Michael Harris and New York art dealer and collector Hillel Nahmad. Pardoned were former U.S. Rep. Rick Renzi, an Ari- zona Republican who was sentenced to three years for corruption, money laundering and other charges, and for- mer U.S. Rep. Randy “Duke” Cunningham, of California, who was convicted of accept- ing bribes from defense con- tractors. Cunningham, who was released from prison in 2013, received a conditional pardon. Trump commuted the prison sentence of former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kil- patrick, who has served about seven years behind bars for a racketeering and bribery scheme. Trump had already par- doned a slew of longtime asso- ciates and supporters, includ- ing his former campaign chairman, Paul Manafort; Charles Kushner, the father of his son-in-law; his long- time friend and adviser Roger Stone; and his former national security adviser, Michael Flynn. Joyce (Carol) Mansﬁ eld Rivers Surfside, Washington Sept. 14, 1934 — Jan. 7, 2021 Astoria Aug. 30, 1935 — Dec. 6, 2020 Barbara A. Dunn passed away at home on She began painting while living in Van- Jan. 7, 2021, of pancreatic cancer. She was couver, Washington. She started out paint- surrounded by family and friends; she was 86 ing scenes and ﬂ owers, but bright, bold and years young. whimsical seemed to be her calling. Mom was born to Cleatus Mar- In 2006, Mom decided to be shall and Ann Barbara Nichols closer to home, and moved to Surf- on Sept. 14, 1934, in Holdenville, side. She got to spend time with her Oklahoma. She was the ﬁ rst born of grandson, Kevin. And of course, three children with her brother, Joe volunteering. Daniel Nichols, and sister, Betty Mom began helping at the ani- Lorene. They all preceded her in mal shelter and later, looked for- death. ward to helping each week at the Mom was born during the food bank and the visitor center in Depression, and after moving many Long Beach, Washington. She also Barbara Dunn times, the family ﬁ nally settled in became a member of Peninsula Warrenton in 1941. Baptist Church. She married Dewey Dunn in 1951, and Mom acquired three cats after moving to they had three sons, Dewey Allen, Daniel Joe Surfside, “Leo,” “Truman” and “Lola.” They (married to Diane) and Kevin Lynn (married kept her company while painting and relaxing to Trisha), who have a son, Kevin James. Her at home. children and grandson survive her. She liked doing yard work, and was proud Mom and Dad were divorced in 1966, and of the fact that she still mowed her own yard. she began working for Avon. She started as When Mom passed away, she only had “The Avon Lady,” and excelled in a career Lola, and she would be so happy to know that that went on for 28 years, until she retired in Lola has a new home, and is loved. 1994. She felt truly blessed to have a job that There were many friends in our mom’s life, she loved. and to name a few would leave out so many. Mom did lots of volunteer work. She was However, in the last few years, Mom’s friend, very active in New Hope Community Church Becky Silvey, did so much to help Mom with and she volunteered at Our House and served doctor visits, trips to Astoria, church and any- on the board of directors. She was an active thing that would come up. We cannot thank member in the American Business Women’s her enough. Association. We hope to have a celebration of life when Mom traveled the world with her fam- circumstances will allow for a gathering. ily and many of her friends, including China, There is an online guest book at Pentti- Africa, Europe, Turkey and many more far off la’s Chapel by the Sea at penttilaschapel.com. places. Please sign it and leave a favorite memory of Mom was a bridge player, and spent Mom. years on the board of District 20 for Dupli- We wish to thank everyone who had the cate Bridge; she had achieved the rank of Life pleasure of knowing our mother and being a Master. part of her incredible journey. Joyce (Carol) Mansﬁ eld Rivers, 85, environmental law. Joyce was a passionate beloved mother, died peacefully at her Asto- participant and supporter of many political ria home on Dec. 6, 2020, after a lengthy causes, including women’s rights and the environment. illness. Joyce belonged to the St. Mary, Joyce was born in 1935 in Fair- Star of the Sea Catholic Church in banks, Alaska, and also lived in Astoria. Juneau when her father, Ralph Joyce is survived by her daugh- Rivers, served as territorial attor- ter, Eugenie Rivers, of Bellevue, ney general. Washington; and her son, Ralph She later lived in Sacramento, Mansﬁ eld, of Astoria. California, where she graduated She was preceded in death by from the University of the Pacif- her daughter, Patricia Kae; her ic’s McGeorge School of Law in father, Ralph Rivers, who was 1977, one of only three women in Joyce Rivers also Alaska’s ﬁ rst congressman; her class. her mother, Carol Rivers; and After receiving her law degree, she returned to Alaska, where she lived in her brother, Julian Rivers, of Anchorage, Anchorage and worked for the attorney gen- Alaska. Joyce’s ashes will be interred next to her eral’s ofﬁ ce, and then for many years as father’s grave at Claquato Cemetery in Che- in-house counsel for Alascom. After retiring from Alascom, she attended halis, Washington, on Feb. 6 at 11 a.m. All our love goes with you on this next the University of Iowa, where she received her master’s in law degree in international step of your journey, Mom. OBITUARY POLICY SALES • SERVICE • RENTALS The Astorian publishes paid obituaries. The obituary can include a small photo and, for veterans, a ﬂ ag symbol at no charge. The deadline for all obituaries is 9 a.m. the business day prior. Obituaries may be edited for spelling, proper punctuation and style. Death notices and upcoming services will be published at no charge. Notices must be submitted by 9 a.m. the day of publication. Obituaries and notices may be submitted online at DailyAstorian.com/forms/obits, by email at ewilson@dailyastorian.com, placed via the funeral home or in person at The Astorian ofﬁ ce, 949 Exchange St. in Astoria. For more information, call 503-325-3211, ext. 257. 34912 HWY 101 BUS • ASTORIA 503-325-0792 • 1-800-220-0792 SEVENDAY FORECAST FOR ASTORIA TODAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY CLATSOP POWER EQUIPMENT , INC. TUESDAY WEDNESDAY REGIONAL FORECAST Shown is today’s weather. Temperatures are today’s highs and tonight’s lows. Seattle 47 37 A couple of showers 47 31 45 39 Partly sunny; chilly 45 36 44 33 A p.m. shower Periods of sun possible 46 32 47 37 Some sun Clouds, rain possible A bit of rain Aberdeen Olympia 46/38 46/38 Wenatchee Tacoma Moses Lake 44/35 ALMANAC UNDER THE SKY TODAY'S TIDES Astoria through Tuesday Tonight’s Sky: First quarter moon (1:02 p.m. PST). Astoria / Port Docks Temperatures High/low ................................ 53/31 Normal high/low .................. 50/38 Record high .................. 66 in 2005 Record low .................... 16 in 1935 Precipitation Tuesday ................................... 0.00” Month to date ...................... 12.76” Normal month to date ......... 6.56” Year to date .......................... 12.76” Normal year to date ............. 6.56” Forecasts and graphics provided by AccuWeather, Inc. ©2021 Time 6:57 a.m. 8:02 p.m. 7.7 12:24 a.m. 2.7 5.5 2:05 p.m. 2.2 Cape Disappointment 6:38 a.m. 7:40 p.m. Source: Jim Todd, OMSI Hammond SUN AND MOON Sunrise today .................. 7:50 a.m. Sunset tonight ............... 5:05 p.m. Moonrise today ........... 12:00 p.m. Moonset today ............... 1:20 a.m. First Full Last New 6:47 a.m. 7:50 p.m. Warrenton 6:52 a.m. 7:57 p.m. Knappa 7:34 a.m. 8:39 p.m. Depoe Bay Jan 20 Jan 28 Feb 4 Feb 11 5:56 a.m. 7:01 p.m. 7.5 1:27 p.m. 5.3 none 2.4 7.9 12:03 a.m. 2.9 5.6 1:43 p.m. 2.3 8.1 12:08 a.m. 2.8 5.9 1:49 p.m. 2.3 8.0 1:25 a.m. 5.8 3:06 p.m. 2.3 1.9 7.9 12:59 p.m. 2.6 5.6 none City Atlanta Boston Chicago Dallas Denver Honolulu Houston Los Angeles Miami New York City Phoenix San Francisco Wash., DC Today Hi/Lo/W Fri. Hi/Lo/W 54/47/r 35/29/pc 38/18/s 65/51/r 47/24/s 80/72/sh 73/65/sh 70/51/s 77/61/pc 41/33/pc 67/54/r 58/49/pc 51/34/pc 53/34/r 42/25/pc 24/11/pc 61/50/pc 47/25/pc 81/72/t 74/57/r 62/49/pc 80/60/pc 42/27/pc 68/54/pc 56/44/sh 46/29/s Weather (W): s-sunny, pc-partly cloudy, c-cloudy, sh-showers, t-thunderstorms, r-rain, sf-snow fl urries, sn-snow, i-ice. 40/34 Hermiston The Dalles 37/30 Enterprise Pendleton 38/29 35/30 43/36 La Grande 39/29 46/37 NATIONAL CITIES High (ft.) Time Low (ft.) 36/29 Kennewick Walla Walla 36/30 Lewiston 39/30 45/37 Salem Pullman 39/31 Longview 47/37 Portland 49/36 36/25 Yakima 40/28 45/36 Astoria Spokane 37/28 Corvallis 48/38 Albany 48/39 John Day Eugene Bend 51/39 45/27 42/28 Ontario 40/30 Caldwell Burns 41/25 40/25 Medford 51/37 Klamath Falls 46/27 City Baker City Brookings Ilwaco Newberg Newport Today Hi/Lo/W 39/27/sf 51/42/sh 47/38/sh 47/36/sh 49/40/sh Fri. Hi/Lo/W 39/22/pc 51/40/c 47/33/pc 47/32/s 47/35/pc City North Bend Roseburg Seaside Springfi eld Vancouver Today Hi/Lo/W 53/43/sh 53/41/sh 46/37/sh 52/40/sh 47/35/sh Fri. Hi/Lo/W 50/38/c 48/37/c 46/31/pc 47/34/c 45/32/pc