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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1998
Page
10
Amid national turmoil and scandals Americans seek peace and simple love during Christmas. The piece urges charity, family time, reflection, and renewal of spirit, hoping all deserve a secure home and no one goes hungry. It ends with wishes for Merry Christmas and renewed spirit into the new year.
Timeline of events from 1776 to 1995 covers Washington crossing the Delaware to attack Hessians at Trenton, Johnson’s 1868 pardon, Hirohito’s accession in 1926, W C Fields death in 1946, Chaplin death in 1977, Ceausescu execution in 1989, Gorbachev resignation in 1991, and Dean Martin’s death in 1995.
George Will analyzes how Christmas in America mixes secular culture with religious meaning. He notes how nonsectarian goodwill, legal battles over commandments, Santa myths, Dickensian icons, and public rituals all sustain a shared “Christmas spirit” while allowing religious differences in a pluralistic society.
Leonard Pitts reflects on his eight year old daughter losing belief in Santa Claus. He explores childhood innocence, aging, and the pain and beauty of watching a child grow, noting how parents protect magic and how time moves swiftly toward maturity. He recalls JonBenet Ramsey and Jessica Dubroff as images of innocence touched by adult realities.
Bill Snead is named deputy editor with Roger Verdon as managing editor and John Taylor as news editor. Ann Gardner edits the editorial page while Tom Fisher handles the editorial. The notice lists the newspaper’s address and postal service details and notes AP and ABC membership.
Lena Scruggs of Baldwin questions KDOTs plan to convert U S 59 into an expressway and urges an eastern freeway. She warns expressways may force risky maneuvers at access points and advocates slower speeds or stop lights to preserve safety and speed. The Journal-World notes letters policy.
Banks in Lawrence and nearby towns announce saving account rate increases to 3 percent, up from 2 percent, as Douglas County State Bank enters the field with a higher saver rate. A 1898 Lawrence Journal quote reflects a spiritual view of Christmas.
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