This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 7 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1996
Page
4
Former Senator Bob Dole, once seen as dour on the trail, has emerged as a television persona with a dry, sharp wit. After late night spots he is set for a guest role on NBC's Suddenly Susan, signaling a playful shift away from politics.
Kansas and Colorado report progress toward replenishing Arkansas River water lost to wells in Colorado. The plan envisions storage in John Martin Reservoir for later release to Kansas, following Kansas Supreme Court rulings that high capacity wells must send water downstream.
Washington outsider Jim Hoagland surveys the Clinton administration's reshuffled security lineup and warns that personality, not policy overhaul, will shape a year of pivotal events. He highlights the Hong Kong handover and Madrid NATO talks as major tests, with an unpredictable crisis looming beyond foresight.
Washington columnist David Broder reflects on 1996, noting blue moons of errors and minor glitches. He cites misstatements about Clinton and the Arkansas National Guard, a dutiful correction by a Post copy editor, language quibbles, and reader responses. He praises readers for corrections and looks ahead to 1997 with hope for further debate.
The notice lists staff roles including Bill Snead Deputy Editor Roger Verdon Managing Editor John Taylor News Editor Ann Gardner Editorial Page Editor Tom Fisher and a postal address for changes at Lawrence Kansas. It also notes USPS postage, ABC and Associated Press memberships.
Former Lawrence physician Scott E. Gray, MD, rebuts Dr Phillip A. Godwin’s December 11 letter on hospital staff privileges at Lawrence Memorial Hospital. He explains how physicians outside Lawrence were blocked from privileges, his attempts to find replacements for his practice, Humana’s involvement, and urges rational solutions to health care access amidst managed care changes.
Lawrence police report a sharp rise in home burglaries, noting increased vulnerability when KU students and faculty depart for holidays. The 1896 item recalls a December 30 1896 Journal critique of the city's streetcar service describing it as unreliable and poorly operated.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.