Justice and the OJ Simpson cases across two trials
A reflective analysis notes civil and criminal verdicts differ due to different juries judges and legal standards. It questions whether the American justice system can reconcile not guilty criminal results with civil liability while considering trial media coverage and defense costs.
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Or. Simpson
Simpson
Lance Ito
O.S
Hiroshi Fujisaki
O.J. Simpson
Christopher Darden
Marcia Clark
Fujisaki
America
Beatles begin first U.S. tour in New York arrival
On February 7 1964 The Beatles arrived at JFK Airport marking the start of their first American tour. Also notes Dickens born 1812 in Portsmouth England Earhart married Putnam 1931 in Noank Connecticut and Swiss women gain voting rights in 1971.
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New York City
John F. Kennedy International
Charles Dickens
Portsmouth
England
Amelia Earhart
George P. Putnam
Noank
Conn
Switzerland
Budget critique cites Clinton rhetoric over hard choices
David Broder argues Clinton's State of the Union and budget address glow with praise and promises while avoiding tough policy decisions. He highlights plans adding 1.2 trillion to the national debt, shrinking domestic programs, shifting costs to states, and delaying Social Security and Medicare reforms.
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Ronald Reagan
Jimmy Carter
Clinton
Union
Ors
America
Feds
David Broder
Washington Post Writers Group
Aftermath of the OJ verdict sparks national unease
The writer rejects celebration and warns the OJ verdict reveals racial fault lines in America. He questions the country's sense of harmony, warns of lingering divisions, and asks what happens when a civil liability case replaces criminal justice in public passion. Hepours doubt on a national need for vengeance.
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Case
Address changes notice for Journal-World
Postmaster directs readers to send address changes to the Journal-World at P O Box 888 Lawrence Kansas 66044 0888 USPS periodicals postage paid at Lawrence Kansas and notes AP and ABC memberships.
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Journal-World
P.O. Box
Lawrence, Kan
Lawrence
Kan
Audit Bureau of Circulations
Associated Press
Not a bad deal to the editor on school closings
Ray Rowden argues in favor of preserving small neighborhood elementary schools in Lawrence. He describes benefits like personalized attention, diverse staff, and strong district efficiency, noting that closing small schools would shift students to larger ones with similar staff levels and potential class size increases. He cites Kennedy Elementary as a positive example and urges community support for current administrators.
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Lawrence
Massachusetts
Kennedy Elementary
Willie Amison
Maryland
Ray Rowden
Whitmore
Legacy of Tax, Annexation, and University Funding in Lawrence
In 1972 the city vowed to resist Kansas Power and Light rate hikes tied to new taxes if Cameron Bluff’s 1 780 acre annexation proceeds. Lawmakers at Kansas University heard staff and student pleas for stronger university funding. In 1957 the Holiday Inn at 23rd and Iowa opened its restaurant to the public. On Feb 7, 1897 the Lawrence Journal noted Mt Oread workers received pay after a long wait with professors said to be paid in December. Courtesy Watkins Community Museum.
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Kansas Power and Light
Cameron Bluff
Kansas University
23Rd and
Iowa
Lawrence Journal
Mt. Oread
Watkins Community Museum
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