Cyberspace Is on Alert For More Scandal News
Date: 26 January 1998
By Seth Schiesel
Seth Schiesel
Internet is playing major role in unfolding story of alleged sexual improprieties between Pres Clinton and Monica S Lewinsky; story first appeared on Web on January 17, when Matt Drudge, gossip writer, reported that senior Newsweek editors had killed article on accusations (M)
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Rules in Flux: News Organizations Face Tough Calls on Unverified 'Facts'
Date: 27 January 1998
By Janny Scott
Janny Scott
News coverage of Pres Clinton's alleged sexual relationship with former White House intern, Monica Lewinsky, has ranged from hyperbolic to nonexistent; many newspapers put story on front page, while others were silent on subject; photos (M)
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Cautious Newsweek Reaps Much of the Credit
Date: 26 January 1998
By Robin Pogrebin
Robin Pogrebin
Newsweek magazine, which decided on January 17 not to publish scoop on accusations regarding Pres Clinton's alleged sexual affair with Monica S Lewinsky, has since been cited by just about every news organization for its account, and has been credited for every reprint of tape transcripts; its reporters and editors have appeared on several news programs ; photo (M)
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WHITE HOUSE ACTS TO CONTAIN FUROR AS CONCERN GROWS
Date: 26 January 1998
By Richard L. Berke
Richard Berke
Cabinet members and panicked Congressional Democrats privately express fears that Clinton Presidency may be doomed, as White House mounts first orchestrated campaign to contain allegations of improper sexual involvement between Clinton and Monica S Lewinsky, former White House intern whom he may have told to lie under oath; Defense Sec William S Cohen and Treasury Sec Robert E Rubin are described as particularly distressed by accusations; Clinton's supporters fan out on morning television shows in drive to discredit special prosecutor, Kenneth W Starr; many seem defensive and uninformed, lacking any new information to defend President; White House officials are confronted with internal poll, showing Clinton's popularity has tumbled 15 points since allegations; say they are facing enormous pressure from Democrats in Congress, fearful that troubles may undermine their agenda, for Clinton to clear air and address allegations before State of the Union Message; Lewinskys' attorney says if she agrees to cooperate with special prosecutor, she will tell all; scores of witnessses, including high officials and junior staffers at White House, friends of Lewinsky and Linda Tripp, co-worker who made secret tapes of conversations with Lewinsky, have been interviewed or served with subpoenas ordering them before grand jury; White House lawyers, in maneuver to weaken Lewinsky and Tripp, weigh asking judge in Little Rock to move up trial date of Paula Corbin Jones's sexual misconduct lawsuit, scheduled to begin in May; say it would give them opportunity to cross-examine both women, perhaps making them less valuable in effort to help Starr; photo (L)
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Clinton Job Rating Remains High Despite Doubts on Moral Values
Date: 27 January 1998
By Richard L. Berke
Richard Berke
New York Times/CBS News Poll finds allegations of sexual misconduct, involving Pres Clinton and former White House intern Monica S Lewinsky, have not dimmed public's view of how he is handling his job; suggest Americans may be willing to look beyond his personal troubles because they are generally satisfied with their lives and pleased with economy; finds rating for Clinton's handling of job remains high at 56 percent, virtually unchanged from 58 percent in December 1997; ratings on economy and foreign policy are highest of Presidency, even though people are now less likely than they once were to say he shares moral values that most Americans try to live by; other findings discussed; charts (M)
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POSSIS MEDICAL HIRES SALOMON SMITH BARNEY
Date: 27 January 1998
By Bloomberg News
Bloomberg News
Possis Medical Inc hires Salomon Smith Barney to help company explore strategic and financial alternatives (S)
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GIBSON GREETINGS CANCELS UNIT SALE TO PAPER WAREHOUSE
Date: 27 January 1998
By Bloomberg News
Bloomberg News
Gibson Greetings Inc says it ended accord to sell its party-goods unit, Paper Factory, to Paper Warehouse, after unit generated sales and earnings higher than expected and companies failed to agree on sale price (S)
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CIENA IN $52.4 MILLION STOCK DEAL FOR ATI TELECOM
Date: 27 January 1998
By Bloomberg News
Bloomberg News
Ciena Corp says it will acquire ATI Telecom International Ltd for $52.4 million in stock (S)
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$390 Million Ship Order
Date: 27 January 1998
By Bloomberg News
Bloomberg News
Costa Crociere SpA orders $390 million, 2,100-passenger cruise ship from Kvaerner ASA (S)
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Lamar Odom To Stay in School
Date: 27 January 1998
By Bloomberg News
Bloomberg News
The former high school basketball star Lamar Odom will try to qualify as a student-athlete at the University of Rhode Island rather than play professional basketball, his lawyer said.
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