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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1996
Page
7
The article recalls KU trimming traditions to avoid offense, replacing the Christmas Vespers with a generic Vespers and removing the Christmas tree from Strong Hall rotunda. It argues the move coddles a minority at the expense of the majority and raises concern about broader implications.
The FAA urges airlines to report incidents and support crews in restraining disruptive travelers. Airlines may use assistance from passengers or crew, with American Airlines reportedly carrying plastic handcuffs. In 1995 ver bal and physical abuse against crew rose to 882 from 296 in 1994, prompting tougher action to protect passengers amid delays and inconveniences.
On November 27 1978 San Francisco Mayor George Moscone and City Supervisor Harvey Milk a gay rights activist were shot to death inside City Hall by former supervisor Dan White.
The piece outlines bipartisan efforts to repair civility in U S politics. It notes Reps David Skaggs and Ray LaHood organizing a March weekend retreat at Hershey Pennsylvania for members and families to discuss disagreements constructively. It contrasts this with think-tank led freshmen retreats and describes a National Commission on Civic Renewal led by Sam Nunn and William Bennett to study and boost civic trust.
A year end salute to public officials in the nation’s capital. The Pentagon earns a turkey for five year delay over Gulf War chemical exposure. Newt Gingrich receives a duck for the duckmobile anti debate symbol. Al Gore gets a smoked ham for convention remarks amid tobacco ties. Rep. Bob Dornan is a half baked turkey with sour grapes for angry defeat talk. Rep. Gerry Solomon is served steamed vegetables for outburst over Kennedy speech. Three DHHS staffers get a farewell cigar for resigning over welfare bill principles.
A full byline and staff credits section names Bill Snead deputy editor Verdon managing editor John Taylor news editor Ann Gardner editorial page editor Tom Fisher advertising manager Dolph C Simons Jr editor and publisher Ralph Gage general manager Julie Bechtel Circulation Manager Dolph Simons J II etc plus mail and circulation notices and associated press membership details.
Readers dispute George Will's abortion law critique and Roe v. Wade logic citing inconsistent laws. A second letter laments the rusting Centennial Park monument and questions funding while noting Journal-World letter policies.
Downtown businessmen and city staff discussed spending 352000 in federal funds for central business district improvements. Bob Moore and Warren Rhodes were named co chairmen of the project.
On November 27 1896 the Lawrence World recapped a meeting where both railroads ran special trains bringing large crowds to Kansas City. Lawrence Jayhawkers surprised all by a decisive shutout as locals expected victory while many anticipated a close contest courtesy Watkins Community Museum.
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