Media moralism in the Clinton era fuels a feeding frenzy
Molly Ivins critiques 24 hour news coverage of Clinton sex allegations, arguing that the media prioritize scandal over policy. She compares investigative zeal to bear baiting, blasts self righteous pundits, and urges focus on issues like education funding and student loan fairness. The piece decries sensationalism and urges responsible reporting.
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Clinton invokes executive privilege in Lewinsky probe
President Clinton and his lawyers seek to block testimony from two aides and to dismiss Paula Jones suit as Kenneth Starr leads the inquiry. A closed hearing before Chief Judge Norma Holloway Johnson considered asserting attorney client privilege to shield White House aides. If unresolved, the dispute could reach the Supreme Court on presidential confidentiality. White House offered no public comment.
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Woman convicted of killing a family and severing newborn
In Wheaton Illinois a jury found Jacqueline Annette Williams 31 guilty on all counts for the November 1995 deaths of Debra Evans 28 and her children Samantha 10 and Joshua 7 plus the severing of a full term infant who survived. The case drew nightmarish comparisons and carries potential death penalty exposure. Families sobbed as verdicts were read and Williams remained seated while others exited. The surviving newborn is now two years old.
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Debra Evans
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Gazette promotes recycling via soybean ink and paper drop
The Gazette advertises eco friendly printing using soybean ink and recycled news print. It urges readers to drop newspapers for recycling at City Carton 4250 Sixth St SW or at the nearest recycling location.
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Noisy Oceans Reveal Undersea Soundscapes From Ice to Rigs
Boston report notes ocean noise ranges from 65 to over 180 decibels with Arctic ice, South Carolina shrimp, and North Sea oil rigs as major sources. MIT and NE Aquarium researchers describe sound propagation through water layers and potential impacts on dolphins, seals, and whales.
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Baggeroer
William Spitzer
Spitzer
Caribbean
North Pacific
Argentine boy found dead in abandoned well in San Nicolas
Rescuers retrieved 5 year old Cristian Quiroz after more than 30 hours trapped in a 59 foot well. He was carried to a local hospital in San Nicolas where the mayor announced his death. Relatives described the boy's final hours as he cried and then fell silent.
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