Contempt ruling erodes Clinton defense on Lewinsky
Judge Susan Wright finds President Clinton in contempt for false deposition and testimony about Monica Lewinsky, undermining claims of Senate impeachment innocence. The ruling could affect future claims of partisan plot while reinforcing the record of misconduct and potential penalties.
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Fans lament ads on Cleveland Indians uniforms
Columbus Dispatch columnist Mike Harden laments talk of selling ad space on Indians uniforms. He recalls patches from Chief Wahoo to various sponsors and questions whether baseball is being spoiled for money, noting fan dismay and the hollow feel of a game turned into advertising.
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Tax Day reform idea favors payroll tax cut
Economist Max B. Sawicky argues payroll tax should be reduced or replaced with a refundable credit. He contends current payroll taxes exceed income taxes for 80 percent of workers and that shifting revenue to income taxes would boost low earners, fund public investment, and ease social security funding.
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Clinton
Dialing and Driving Don’t Mix, columnist warns
Dayton Daily News columnist D L Stewart argues phone use behind the wheel endangers others. He cites George Jones near-fatal crash and Canadian studies while condemning drivers who talk on cell phones as dangerous blabbermouths and urges pulling over to call.
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Tennessee
USA Today
Superman
Phantom beaver targets Washington cherry trees in bloom
In a wartime mood piece, a joking Defense Department line pins the so called beaver as removing cherry trees. Tourists are warned not to challenge it as government property damage looms. The piece blends mock updates with political satire and odd legal name fragments.
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Historical Highlights for March 15, 1999
On this day in 1878 Harley Procter developed Ivory soap. In 1927 Fairbanks Pickford and Talmadge left cement handprints at Grauman’s in Hollywood. 1955 the first McDonald’s opened in Des Plaines. Birth dates include James Benton and others. sports note: Hagler KO'd Hearns in 1985 to defend middleweight title. Quote by Henry James.
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