Death of McDougal Tests Clinton Veracity and Starr Case
Editorial notes Bill Clinton’s sadness at James McDougal’s death and questions his veracity. McDougal’s statements tied Clintons to risky bank loans costing taxpayers millions, potentially undermining Starr’s case. McDougal’s death may remove a key witness, while Starr could have other undisclosed findings. Republicans debate timing and possible censure over impeachment.
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James McDougal
McDougal
Kenneth Starr
Clintons
Texas
Starr
Clinons
Washington
Jim McDougal
Senate
Trent Lott
Miss
Larry Doby Courage Highlighted as Hall of Fame Honor
Akron Beacon Journal recalls Larry Doby’s 1947 Cleveland debut as the first Black American League player and notes his Hall of Fame selection after decades of neglect. Doby faced scorn from teammates and fans yet exhibited dignity, talent, and leadership across 13 seasons, two World Series appearances, and seven All-Star honors.
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Cleveland
Dodgers
Branch Rickey
Robinson
Doby
Lou Boudreaux
South Carolina
Akron
Ohio
Beacon Journal
Spin Cycle reveals Clinton spin machine in full display
Chicago Tribune columnist Joan Beck reviews Howard Kurtz's Spin Cycle Inside the Clinton Propaganda Machine. The book analyzes White House spinning leaks stonewalls and media battles over the Lewinsky affair and related scandals. It praises Mike McCurry while noting broader patterns that erode public trust and threaten Clinton’s historical standing.
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Johnny Chung
Vernon Jordan
Betty Currie
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Kenneth Starr
United States
Howard Kurtz
Washington Post
Lewinsky
Kurtz
Monica Lewinsky
James Carville
Robert Bennett
Starr
Mike McCurry
John Elway
Washington
Elling
Jones case risks for conservatives in Paula Jones suit
The Paula Jones case reaches a pivotal point as her lawyers seek a motion to dismiss. While Jones may be truthful about an alleged incident in 1991, critics warn that a victory could undermine sexual harassment standards and lower the bar for harms, allowing constitutional claims against government officials.
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Paula Jones
Arkansas
Excelsior Hotel
State of Arkansas
Bill Clinton
Jones
Clinton
Hypocrisy over video poker and education policy taints local debate
A Republican candidate for South Carolina Superintendent of Education denounces Senator Greg Ryberg and Democratic policies. The letter contrasts views on video poker, highway safety, and youth access to alcohol with calls for citizen voting on referendums. It lands strong criticisms on federal education programs and accountability measures while defending local schooling.
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Greg Ryberg
Sen. Ryberg
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Carl Champlin
Champlin
Sutherland
South Carolina
Barbara Nielsen
Bill Clinton
Bill
Oval Office
Rebekah E. Sutherland
Aiken
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