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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1997
Page
7
The witness stand for O J Simpson in a wrongful death case shows a self serving pride that masks truth. Petrocelli argues celebrities like Simpson lack accountability and demand special privileges due to public adulation. The piece notes a broader risk of abdication of responsibility among public figures and fans.
The text notes early spaceflight tragedy on January 27 1967 as Gus Grissom Edward White and Roger Chaffee died in a Cape Kennedy test fire. It also cites Mozart birth in Salzburg in 1756 Edison patent in 1880 and the 1973 Paris signing of Vietnam peace accords ending the war.
The next two years in the House will be shaped by two veteran chairmen, Rep. Bill Archer and Rep. Thomas Bliley, as power returns to committee chairs. After Gingrich era dominance, Archer and Bliley push pragmatic agendas on taxes Medicare welfare and utility deregulation, signaling a major shift in leadership dynamics and governance style.
Goodman notes a civil, human discussion around physician assisted death versus the heated, often hostile abortion debate. She contrasts public tone, rhetoric, and the role of women, ethics, and religion, urging equal openness to differing views to improve future anniversaries.
The Journal-World masthead lists editor Roger Verdon managing editor John Taylor and staff including Ann Gardner editorial page, Tom Fisher advertising manager, Dolph Simons Jr editor and publisher, Ralph Gage general manager, Julie Bechtel circulations manager, Dan Simons new ventures, Donna Wiley controller, Dallas Dolan production manager, and Donna Wiley controller. Postmaster address and AP and ABC memberships noted.
Stephen M. Cartray of Deer Ridge Dr. endorses USD 497 teachers and board while opposing school closure as a solution to a projected shortfall. He argues parental choice through vouchers or tax credits could undermine district funding and diversity, urging renewed consideration of smaller neighborhood schools to preserve long-term stability.
In 1972 the area endured a deep freeze with about three inches of snow. New York attorney William Kunstler was barred from U.S. District Court in Topeka where he had argued for the Gay Liberation Front at Kansas University. Judge George Templar ruled Kunstler not eligible to practice in Kansas.
Lawrence High football coach Al Woolard was cited at the Kansas City Night of Sports banquet for leadership to youth and service to mankind. He led LHS to a strong state ranking and held an outstanding record at the school.
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