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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1996
Page
8
Lawrence High School students and district leaders reach a cooperative agreement to hold the baccalaureate service in the LHS auditorium for a nominal fee. The Fellowship of Christian Students is recognized in the 1995-96 year book, and the plan avoids legal jeopardy while fostering mutual respect and school pride.
Residents debate a spray painted attack on the new West 15th Street home of Roger Shimomura and Janet Davidson-Hues. The vandalism, described as childish and destructive, prompts calls to examine Lawrence's tolerance and community standards as cleanup plans proceed.
A compact chronology notes Uncle Sam’s debut in 1852 New York Lantern, Harvard’s 1639 namesake, Herschel’s 1781 Uranus discovery, Standard Time adoption in 1884, Harrison’s 1901 death, Susan B. Anthony’s 1906 death, Tennessee anti evolution law of 1925, the 1928 St Francis Dam flood, 1933 bank reopening, Kitty Genovese murder case in 1964, Apollo 9 splashdown in 1969, Chernenko’s 1985 funeral and Gorbachev meeting, and the 2003-ace Iraq seizure of two Americans later freed.
Journal-World staff and department heads listed including Snead Verdon Taylor Gardner Fisher Simons Gage Chaney Simons III Simons Wiley Dolan and Dan Simons. Postmaster address and circulation details noted.
In Jacksonville Florida Bob Dole reflects on a campaign near miss that could have toppled him in Iowa and New Hampshire. He weathered a brutal two state stretch with slim margins and now faces a tough race against Buchanan and a wary Bush faction. He cautions waiting on exit polls as he ignores optimism.
A columnist argues that the Communications Decency Act mislabels the issue as indecency and frames it as a crime prevention measure. The piece cites risks to children from explicit online material, critiques First Amendment absolutes, and contrasts liberal and conservative stances while endorsing regulated access to protect youth.
Paul R. Getto argues the Journal-World Sound Off column invites coded anonymous criticisms. He urges readers to contact officials, attend meetings, or run for office, and suggests accountability by both the paper and readers. He cites the March 5 school uniform item and praises open civic engagement.
In 1956 Ernie Quigley, KU athletic director, MLB umpire and referee, was chosen for the NAIA Basketball Hall of Fame. The 1896 Lawrence World notes Max Schmidt pled guilty to violating the prohibitory law, fined $100 and jailed 30 days. Local banks had not yet matched Chase Manhattan’s 5.25 percent prime rate in 1971.
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