23 Oct 1998
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1998
Page
1
Washington area clocks fall back one hour this Saturday night at 2 a.m. Sunday. Most places adjust to standard time while Arizona Hawaii parts of Indiana Puerto Rico Virgin Islands and American Samoa exempt. Daylight saving time resumes April 4.
Susan McDougal’s defense failed to obtain a mistrial after a judge rejected claims that independent counsel Kenneth Starr influenced the case. The judge kept federal grand jury transcripts secret and held the defense lawyer in contempt. Meanwhile Japan moves to nationalize Long-Term Credit Bank as Obuchi approves a crisis plan to shore up the banking system and absorb bad loans.
The ACLU and 16 plaintiffs sue to block the Child Online Protection Act, calling it a broad censorship law that would infringe free speech and due process. The suit argues the measure overreaches while civil libertarians favor parental filtering rather than mandated enforcement. The act would require adult sites to impose access controls or risk fines up to 50000 dollars and six months in jail. Nadine Strassen, head of the ACLU, announced the suit at a Philadelphia press conference.
Four family members last seen leaving a wedding reception died inside their Lincoln Town Car found at the bottom of Salado Creek in 10 to 12 feet of water. The storm killed 29 across Texas with 20 counties declared federal disaster areas. The Colorado River rose over 47 feet, with crest expected near 48.5 feet. Authorities evacuated residents as floodwaters overwhelmed towns and neighborhoods.
The Clinton administration backs mycoherbicides a soil-borne fungi program to kill narcotics crops while sparing other crops and animals. Congress approved 23 million dollars for research and crop alternatives for South American farmers. Skeptics urge more testing and wary regional governments.
Paul McCartney opened about life without his late wife Linda in a BBC interview noting their deep bond. He recalled their lasting connection and discussed doctors' assurances about treatments not tested on animals.
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