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Survival' guide to the tolling Stones concert -uandmci Aloha! THURSDAY January 22, 1998 Isolated 6U -DO Final Edition OnOahuSOt CCopyngm, 1998 1920-1998 Tux 11 1 1 A 1 0 no d-n ibriiii iiii i njiwT iijfiir" i i ir i ii ii II II 1 1 iii r-a i i i i i AAV AVAVAVIiAM A .11 Vi VJU VXKVA 9 ur of Five- sick il Stg Show brought Hawaii to the fore' Borges, a frequent "Five-0" guest star. The show's distinctive opening credits da-da-da-da-DA-da, the swaying hips, the Ilikai Hotel mural and, last, Lord's rock jaw and ironic smile came to symbolize Hawaii around the world. "It was the original TV show that brought Hawaii to the fore of people who wanted to visit," said Stanley Hong, president of the Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii and former Hawaii Visitors Bureau president and CEO. "It was a marketing bonanza for us." with his wife, Marie, at his side. "Jack loved acting, and he loved these islands," Marie Lord said in a statement.

"Through all his years he was blessed with kindness, affection and support of many fans and friends. He always appreciated that and never forgot it." Lord portrayed the head of a fictitious Hawaii state police force for 12 years on CBS, from 1968-80. "McGarrett was the personification of the good guy against the bad guy there was no gray area. It was almost camp, but it was his (Lord's) ethic," said singer Jimmy The series Lord produced and sometimes directed was seen in 80 countries, with a weekly audience estimated at more than 300 million. It's still seen daily on hundreds of stations in reruns.

Kam Fong, who played Chin Ho Kelly, one of McGarrett's detectives, said Lord was a "really hard taskmaster" and could be tough to get to know. But their professional relationship and friendship grew over the years. "I really loved this man," said See Lord, Page A10 By Wanda A. Adams Advertiser Features Editor Jack Lord, who brought Hawaii into the homes of millions with his portrayal of the tough-talking cop Steve McGarrett on the long-running crime drama "Hawaii Five-0," died late last night of congestive heart failure. He was 77.

Lord died at his Honolulu home Advertiser library photo 1970 Lord: "Loved acting loved these islands" "There is not a sexual relationship. I did not urge anyone to say anything that was untrue." PRESIDENT CLINTON too Prosecutor seeks evidence of alleged affair, cover-up Ex-intern caught in political storm r' At the center of the latest allegations against President Clinton Linda R. Tripp, a woman connected to many of the president's most personal nightmares. Page A2 1 A. 1 Vw Los Angeles Times WASHINGTON President Clinton, struggling to fend off yet another damaging allegation about his personal behavior, denied yesterday that he had an "improper sexual relationship" with a White House intern or encouraged her to lie under oath about their involvement.

Yet even as the president did his best to rebut the charges, Whitewater prosecutor Kenneth Starr issued a subpoena for White House documents that might shed light on Clinton's relatioship with 24-year-old Monica i ewinsky and on allegations ti-at the president had encourage her to lie abii that relationshi under oath. In interviews, Clinton rejected the allegations that have exploded overnight into what some observers are calling the most ominous personal and political scandal Clinton has faced in his presidency. "There is not sexual relationship," he told DBS. "I did not urge anyone tt say anything that was untrue." And he told Roll Call, a biweekly Capitol Hill newspaper: "The relationship was not Associated Press WASHINGTON Monica Lewinsky needed a mentor when the White House moved her across the river to the Pentagon. She sought out Linda Tripp.

The confidences that ensued landed both women at least one of them unwittingly in headlines. As allegations swirled about a reported affair with President Clinton and the possibility of a criminal cover-up, Lewinsky, 24, was said to be holed up in her mother's apartment at the Watergate and seeking refuge behind an unlisted phone number. Her job offer from cosmetic giant Revlon arranged by longtime Clinton associate Vernon Jordan, a Revlon board member was abruptly withdrawn. Lewinsky's attorney described her as devastated by the political storm. "If the president of the United States did this and "'iv i)H improper." Clinton also denied reports that he had directed friend and adviser Vernon Jordan to coach Lewinsky on his behalf.

In an interview with National Public Radio, Clinton said the charges had infuriated him, but that he was trying to put the episode "in a little box" and focus on pressing domestic and international issues such as the State of the Union address, the continuing crisis with Iraq and his visits this week with Israeli and Palestinian leaders. But Clinton said the White House would cooperate with Starr's expanded investigation. Starr, appointed to investigate Clinton's involvement in See Clinton, Page A2 Lewinsky: In seclusion and job offer has evaporated I'm not saying that he did I think he's a misogynist," said William Ginsburg, her attorney. "If he didn't, then Ken Starr and his crew have ravaged the life of a youngster." Independent Counsel Kenneth Starr sought and received court approval to See Taped, Page A2 WiKredo Lea Associated Press President Clinton appeared at a formal dinner last night. Yesterday he denied having an affair and said he did not try to cover it up.

Lawmakers draw battle lines over excise tax Crowds greet pope in Havana Welcomed by President Fidel Castro and multitudes of people, Pope John Paul II yesterday began a five-day visit to Cuba. The pope said it was his hope that "Cuba, with all its magnificent resources, may open Itself to the world and that the world may open itself to Cuba." See story, Page A3. (I 1 Excerpts from opening-day speeches. Page as. Maui mayor proposes trade-off of privatization for revenue.

pge as Senate president proposes "school closure commission." FageAt Even the flowers are blighted by the economy. FateAe Li ll '1 A Et GOP applauded for pledging to fight increase By William Kresnak Advertiser Capitol Bureau Chief Democratic legislative leaders opened their 1998 session yesterday vowing to support economic reforms and reduce the size of government. But minority Republicans got the most applause by promising to fight against raising the general excise tax from 4 percent to 5.35 percent a key component of the state Economic Revitalization Task Force package to improve the economy. "Mr. Speaker, let me draw this line in the sand right now," said House Minority Leader Quentin Kawananakoa (R-Punchbowl, Pauoa).

"This minority cannot, must not, support a 34 percent increase in Hawaii's excise tax." The audience burst into 4 sections, 36 pages Business B5-8 NationWorld A3 Classified 06-12 Obituaries B2 01 -5 Comics I C6 Sports zs.HjLJ.Li- B6-7 Crosswords C2.C4 Stocks C4 Movie ads C5 TV log applause. Most of the House Democrats on the chamber floor sat expressionless. In a speech that tracked proposals put forth by the Economic Revitalization Task Force, House Speaker Joe Souki told a packed chamber he is confident that its members will approve "a comprehensive See Session, Page A5 A Gannett Newspaper Rich Ambo The Honolulu Advertiser Senate President Norman Mizuguchi, speaking on the first day of the legislative session, outlines his proposals for reducing state spending. Another powerful Democrat, Gov. Ben Cayetano, is at right.

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