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University Daily Kansan
Page 0745 from reel: L 2625 (1983-08-18 to 1983-12-06)
https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/138965

Title: Task Force Finishes Utility Financing Plan
Summary: The Lawrence Natural Gas Task Force completes its financing plan for utility bills, recommending a 5 percent tax on natural gas and other funding mechanisms for low-income residents.
Category: local news
Subjects: utility financing; local government; energy policy
Named Entities: Hoogesteger, John [staff reporter]
Confidence: 0.85

Title: Students Might Receive Higher Dividends KU Bookstores' Sales Up by 10 Percent
Summary: KU bookstores report a 10 percent increase in sales, potentially leading to higher student dividends from bookstore profits.
Category: campus news
Subjects: university bookstores; student finances; retail sales
Named Entities: Del Corral, Ana [staff reporter]; Word, Steve [general manager]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: 17-Year-Old Pleads Guilty in Criminal Abortion Case
Summary: A 17-year-old Haskell Indian Junior College student pleads guilty to criminal abortion charges in Douglas County District Court.
Category: local news
Subjects: criminal justice; abortion laws; juvenile offenders
Confidence: 0.75

Title: Convicted Rapist Receives Sentence
Summary: Dennis M. Jackson sentenced to 18 years in prison for sexually assaulting three women in Lawrence.
Category: local news
Subjects: criminal justice; sexual assault; prison sentences
Confidence: 0.75

Title: Request on Redevelopment Explained
Summary: A Lawrence resident requests legal opinion on potential conflict of interest regarding downtown redevelopment plans.
Category: local news
Subjects: urban development; local government; zoning
Named Entities: Webber, Kate [resident]; Charlton, Betty Jo [state representative]
Confidence: 0.7

Title: Jury Selection Begins for Litton Suit
Summary: Jury selection starts in federal court for lawsuit brought by family of Congressman Jerry Litton, who died in a plane crash.
Category: local news
Subjects: legal proceedings; congressional affairs; aviation accidents
Named Entities: Litton, Jerry [congressman]
Confidence: 0.75

Title: Killer Pit Bull Dogs to Be Destroyed
Summary: Two pit bull terrier dogs that mauled and killed an elderly woman in Harper will be destroyed after legal proceedings.
Category: local news
Subjects: animal control; public safety; criminal investigations
Named Entities: Parsons, Grace [victim]
Confidence: 0.7

Title: Attorney Says Phone Hike Unfair
Summary: Attorney argues that proposed $213.7 million phone rate increase by Southwestern Bell Telephone is unfair to consumers.
Category: local news
Subjects: telecommunications; rate increases; consumer protection
Named Entities: Woodard, Lee [attorney]
Confidence: 0.75

Title: Woman Reports Early-Morning Assault
Summary: A 19-year-old woman reports being assaulted early morning while walking on West 23rd Street in Lawrence.
Category: local news
Subjects: crime reports; sexual assault; law enforcement
Confidence: 0.7

Title: On the Record
Summary: Summary of recent police reports including thefts, drug arrests, and other criminal activities in the Lawrence area.
Category: local news
Subjects: crime reports; law enforcement; community safety
Confidence: 0.65

Title: [advertisements]
Advertisers include: C90 Records; Sua Films; Commonwealth Theatres; The Sanctuary; Hillcrest 1; Cinema 2; Varsity; Hillcrest 3; Hillcrest 2; Cinema 1
Category: advertisements
Confidence: 1.0

Title: [classifieds]
Category: classifieds
Confidence: 1.0

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