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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1998
Page
8
Downtown Lawrence merchants say Christmas shopping is healthy and sales have been steady through December. While some stores perform well others face hangs-on-by-fingernails pressures, with continued development on South Iowa Street seen as a potential impact on overall business. Retailers urge competition, parking, and strong marketing to sustain 1998 gains.
A retrospective of historical milestones including Joseph H. Rainey becoming the first black lawmaker sworn into the U.S. House in 1870, Pennsylvania ratifying the Constitution in 1787, the Katzenjammer Kids debut in 1897, Mona Lisa recovered in 1913, Boys Town founded in 1917, the first Motel Inn opening in 1928, Panay gunboat sinking in 1937, Rockefeller Jr gifting Manhattan land for the UN in 1946, and Sara Jane Moore’s guilty plea in 1975 for attempting to kill President Ford.
Mark Shields argues politics hinges on personal loyalties and betrayals as Clinton faces impeachment. He contrasts him with Dan Rostenkowski, notes fundraising burdens on staff, and analyzes GOP strategy, public opinion shifts, and potential White House appointments to sway wavering Democrats.
Mone Charen argues the House Judiciary Committee's plan to impeach President Clinton without Democratic votes echoes Watergate era bipartisanship. She contends Republicans act on principle, not public opinion, while Democrats defend the president with disputed legal interpretations.
The notice lists periodical postage paid at Lawrence Kansas and confirms membership in the Audit Bureau of Circulations and in the Associated Press.
Lawrence residents are informed about a November 24 dinner provided by Masonic Lodges No 6 and No 9 for Boys and Girls Club members and families. The event honored Junior Youth of the Year Christopher Nelson and Senior Youth of the Year Shirley Anyanwu, highlighting local volunteers and community spirit.
Analysts say the OPEC embargo and the Nixon plan would sharply curb gasoline supplies for motorists starting December 27, underscoring tighter energy controls and conservation pressures. The Lawrence airport bond of 664000 failed 4048 to 1641, likely to reappear with improved sales efforts. Douglas County Commission backs park-lands swap over Parks Board objection. A local liquor store stayed open on election day amid debates over closing laws.
Lawrence's A B Coker bowling team captured the Kansas Bowlers Proprietors Assn state championship in 1958. The Lawrence Journal notes a 1898 basketball game at KU between Snowhall and Fraser hall faculties with Snowball winning 20 to 14 and Professor Sterling suffering a cut eye in an oncourt accident. the report credits Watkins Community Museum.
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