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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1995
Page
8
The Oklahoma City federal building demolition was postponed several days to allow defense lawyers in the bombing case to inspect the site for potential evidence. Critics urge judges to curb delay tactics, warning the public and victims deserve closure and a firm, orderly proceeding without spectacle or grandstanding.
A compact chronicle of significant events across years and eras including Napoleon crowned king of Italy in 1805, Edict of Worms banning Luther in 1521, Dunkirk evacuation beginning in 1940, Apollo 10 return in 1969, World Trade Center top ascent in 1977, Atlantic City casino opening in 1978, Nimitz jet crash in 1981, Lauda Air tragedy in 1991, Danny Sullivan winning the 1999 Indianapolis 500, Boris Yeltsin’s late 1990s presidential battles, Clinton renewing China trade privileges, and the Jackson Presley marriage in the Dominican Republic.
The Journal-World asks readers to send any address changes to P.O. Box 888 in Lawrence Kansas 66044 0888 for updated mailing records.
A provocative column cites psychologist June Stephenson advocating a male tax to fund criminal justice and family counseling. It argues 94 percent of prisoners are men and suggests a $100 user fee on male income tax returns to fund prisons. The piece questions gender equity and notes counterpoints about men’s societal contributions.
Lawrence High School seniors Andy Benton and Margaret Cook served as commencement speakers addressing a class of 45 in 1970. An archival note recalls a 1895 Lawrence World item predicting a Kansas University all team game against the Topeka league at McCook Field, with the university boys confident of beating the professionals. Courtesy Watkins Community Museum.
Letters critique a May 18 piece depicting The Typewriter Man using the U S flag in a provocative way and question artistic value. A second letter defends Lawrence’s diversity and urges a mid high senior high school ballot measure separate from other projects. Debby Crady requests open public discussion and notes Journal World letters policy.
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