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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1996

Page

7

Choices Explain Shopping Confusion Behind Retail Struggles

The article argues the explosion of product varieties on shelves creates consumer choice fatigue and signals retail trouble. It links diaper and soup aisles to broader inventory pressures, rising costs, and business failures, urging simpler offerings and clearer labeling.

Notable U.S. and World Events by Year Milestones

A chronology of significant historic milestones from 1820 to 1958 including King George III's death at Windsor Castle, birth of William McKinley in Ohio, Poe's The Raven first published, Henry Clay's compromise bid on slavery, Kansas statehood, the 1900 founding of the American League in Philadelphia, Hall of Fame first inductees at Cooperstown, and the 1958 marriage of Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward.

Britain George III Windsor Castle United States William McKinley Niles Ohio Edgar Allan Poe New York Evening Mirror Henry Clay Senate California Union Kansas Philadelphia Hall of Fame Ty Cobb Babe Ruth Cooperstown N.Y Paul Newman Joanne Woodward

Postal notice from Journal-World mailroom

Postmaster instruction directs readers to send address changes to the Journal-World in Lawrence Kansas with a P O Box 888 and 66044 0888 ZIP code. It notes USPS and circulation bureau affiliations and AP membership.

Journal-World P.O Lawrence Kan

Uniforms Spark Legal Clash at Phoenix Prep Academy

A Phoenix Preparatory Academy principal mandates uniforms for 1174 students amid a challenge from a civil liberties lawyer. The court issued a temporary restraining order, protecting the policy while a judge weighs the case. The article notes improved attendance and behavior from uniformed students and cites costs of about 70000 dollars in district legal fees.

Phoenix Ramon Leyba Phoenix Preparatory Academy Leyba Southwest National Guard Tony California Long Beach Calif Academy American Civil Liberties Union America Jesus Charles Barkley

TV’s racial portrait and the white gaze after O J Simpson

The essay argues TV and popular culture project a rosy view of racial equality, blinding whites to a deep divide. It cites NYPD Blue’s Sipowicz and Fancy as rare candor, urging more honest, direct talk in society. It warns entertainment can only reflect reality, not fix it, and calls white Americans to seek information beyond media illusion.

Simpson America New York Times Benjamin DeMott DeMott Bryant Gumbel Katie Couric Meshach ‘Taylor Harry Anderson Dave Fantasy Hollywood Nypd Blue Andy Sipowicz Arthur Fancy Fancy Sipowicz Archie Bunker

Editor letter blasts Praeger standards and politics

In a critical letter to the editor Deitre L. Weismiller argues against lowering drinking ages and accuses local leaders of faulty logic. She praises Barbara Ballard for keeping the age at 21, questions jail site plans, and links broader policy flaws to Chamber of Commerce influence. The piece, dated January, reflects concerns about youth, morality, and urban development.

Sandy Praeger Praeger Sandy Barbara Ballard Eric Schmidt Maverick Douglas County Journal-World Chamber East Lawrence Chamber of Commerce Deitre L. Weismiller

Riggins Named Jets No 1 Draft Pick in 1971

Lawrence World report recalls 1896 raid on prohibited liquor law with six men arrested amid witnesses described as Lawrence’s best citizens. Courtesy Watkins Community Museum.

John Riggins New York Jets Lawrence World Lawrence Watkins Community Museum

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