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University Daily Kansan
Page 0569 from reel: L 2625 (1983-08-18 to 1983-12-06)
https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/139141

Title: Local Merchants Urge Delay of Tax Plan
Summary: Local merchants and business leaders urge Lawrence City Commission to delay plans for establishing a special tax district downtown, citing concerns about the timetable and impact on businesses.
Category: local news
Subjects: tax policy; local business; economic development
Named Entities: Lawrence City Commission; Downtown Lawrence Association; Mike Amyx; Bob Schumm; Nancy Shontz; David Longhurst; Howard Hill
Confidence: 0.85

Title: Former Secretary of State Dies, Was Only Woman to Hold Post
Summary: Elwill M. Shanahan, the only woman to serve as Kansas secretary of state, has died at age 71 after a battle with cancer.
Category: local news
Subjects: obituaries; state government; women in politics
Named Entities: Shanahan, Elwill M. [former Kansas secretary of state]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Man Pleads Guilty in Duffield Case
Summary: Michael J. Cade pleads guilty to murder and rape charges in the killing of Kelly Duffield and assault of her family members.
Category: local news
Subjects: criminal justice; murder; rape
Named Entities: Cade, Michael J. [defendant]; Duffield, Kelly [victim]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Second City Group to Appear at KU
Summary: The renowned comedy troupe Second City will perform at the Kansas Union Ballroom on October 28, presented by Student Union Activities.
Category: campus news
Subjects: campus events; comedy; entertainment
Named Entities: Second City [comedy troupe]; University of Kansas
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Students Support Drinking Age of 18
Summary: A survey of Kansas university students shows 75% support maintaining the current drinking age of 18, with many favoring increased alcohol education programs.
Category: campus news
Subjects: student opinions; alcohol policy; higher education
Named Entities: Associated Students of Kansas; University of Kansas
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Regents Classified Workers to Meet
Summary: Classified employees from Board of Regents schools will meet to discuss issues important to classified staff, including merit pay and health insurance.
Category: campus news
Subjects: university governance; employee relations; academic administration
Named Entities: Board of Regents; KU Classified Senate; Tom Swearingen
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Branson to Speak to Nurses' Group
Summary: State Rep. Jessie Branson will address the Kansas State Nurses Association about pending legislation affecting nurses.
Category: local news
Subjects: healthcare; nursing; local politics
Named Entities: Branson, Jessie [state representative]; Kansas State Nurses Association
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Southwest Loses Terminals to Rival
Summary: Southwest Airlines loses out to Eastern Airlines in acquiring permanent terminal space at Kansas City International Airport.
Category: local news
Subjects: aviation; business competition; airport operations
Named Entities: Southwest Airlines; Kansas City International Airport; Eastern Airlines
Confidence: 0.8

Title: On the Record
Summary: Collection of recent local crime incidents including exposure, tire slashing, and other minor offenses reported in the Lawrence area.
Category: local news
Subjects: crime reports; local incidents; police blotter
Confidence: 0.7

Title: [advertisements]
Advertisers include: Kief's Discount Records & Stereo; Winter Wheat Christian Coffeehouse; C-90 Records; Sunflower
Category: advertisements
Confidence: 1.0

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