President hints at continuing after Lewinsky affair
President Clinton said he told the essential truth about his affair with Monica Lewinsky but refused to discuss her graphic account. He said Americans want him to go on and stressed not dwelling on the details as Congress moves toward possible impeachment and the release of explicit material.
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Clinton defends while Starr report dominates news conference
At a State Department auditorium President Clinton faced questions amid rapid questions about the Starr report accusing him of perjury obstruction of justice and abuse of power. Visiting President Vaclav Havel attended as hundreds of administration staff applauded his responses. See Clinton, page 3A.
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Vaclev Havel
Czech Republic
State Department
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TV footage of Clinton grand jury testimony eyed by experts
Experts say video of Clinton's August grand jury testimony could be far more impactful than transcripts noting that TV shapes public opinion. Republicans push for release to judge truth under oath while Democrats fear politicization and a CBS poll shows limited desire for public viewing.
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Cities ban laser pointers amid growing crackdowns
Lasers the size of fountain pens are used to flash bright red dots on screens and people, prompting bans in Chicago Ridge and other communities. Chicago Ridge prohibits sale to under 18 and possession by minors with fines up to 750 dollars. Other bans span Virginia Beach Westchester County and Ocean City with school board prohibitions and incidents of distraction at events.
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Siegel
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Virginia Beach
Westchester County
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Ocean City
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Lawrence
Douglas County
Jim Mathias
Richard Cardoza
Tim Baldermann
Ill
Moderates seek control of Douglas County GOP leadership
Moderates unveiled a plan to oust conservatives from Douglas County GOP top posts on Wednesday. The move, tied to Governor Graves and Miller loyalists, sparked bylaw violations, drew rejection from State GOP Chairman Steve Abrams. Secretary Phyllis Tiffany sought a reorganizing meeting with precinct committeemen to elect new leaders, citing gains in August.
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Miller
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Harried mom charged after dragging officer, 75 mph
In Durham North Carolina a mother trying to rush children to school drove onto a sidewalk, dragged Officer Lori Fansler about 10 feet, and fled a traffic stop. Sarah C Carr faces assault on a police officer speeding to elude and reckless driving charges. Bail set at 1000 dollars.
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