(first off I am not familiar with forums so I don't know how to do the quotes, links, etc.)

Anyway, go to tsa.gov and on the right side of the page is "permitted and prohibited items" scroll down and you'll see a brochure that summarizes most things. Alcohol is on the first page..No more than 5 liters per person and high alcohol like Bacardi 151 is not allowed.

As for hairspray, go to faa.gov and look under "travelers" at the top-right.
On the left side, click "Flying safe" Look under "Hazerdous Materials Carried by Passengers and CrewMembers."
Basically it says don't bring more than 16 oz. for toiletries. There are cans of hairspray that are much larger.

As for the books and papers....nothing personal to lawyers..I was only using an example...But in reality, they are hard to see thru. What are ya' gonna do? The TSA doesn't have time to look at the text..don't worry. Those things are better carried on anyway. They can't be replaced and aren't covered under baggage liabilty.