Calls From Cell War Scammers Spur Wider Theft Concerns
Bob Greene recounts three cases where callers posing as phone company reps warned of cloned numbers. Thieves pull signals from air to steal numbers and rack up calls or sell them, prompting options of new numbers or coded access. He links this to rising small-town bicycle thefts and urges ethical behavior beyond fear of punishment.
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Bus Side Portrait Stirs Wry Jitters From Mike Harden
Columnist Mike Harden imagines his face plastered on a city bus, sizing up oversized features and the chaos it could spark for commuters. He frets over leaks, crashes, and headlines as his likeness becomes a rolling billboard in a satirical reflection on fame.
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Mexican reporters face threatened rights and free press
The piece argues that Mexican journalists are increasingly summoned to courts to reveal sources and testify in criminal cases, risking reader credibility and contempt penalties. It urges parity with California shield law protections and calls on Congress to enact similar protections.
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March 18 1996 Almanac and notable anniversaries
Almanac notes this date as day 78 of 1896 and day 88 of winter. It recalls 1965 when Aleksei Leonov first walked in space and 1995 when Michael Jordan announced his return to basketball after a 17 month absence. Weather cites 115 mph gusts in Hays and $2 million damage in Kansas.
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Right to Die Debate Moves Into National Politics
Washington coverage notes the renewed push for death with dignity amid court rulings on doctor assisted suicide. It highlights Kevorkian acquittals, the 9 western states now allowing related actions, public opinion, ethics concerns, and potential Supreme Court involvement.
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