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University Daily Kansan
Page 0102_2 from reel: L 763 (1977-08-24 to 1977-10-13)
https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/16938

Title: City Approves Gas Rate Increase
Summary: The Lawrence City Commission approved a 2.3 percent gas rate increase and a $3 gas surcharge to take effect September 23, which will raise average household monthly bills from $20.09 to $20.54.
Category: local news
Subjects: utility rates; local government; energy costs
Named Entities: Lawrence City Commission; Palmquist, Mary Kay
Confidence: 0.85

Title: Nursery to Start Again Despite Denial of Funds
Summary: Despite county funding denial, Children's Hour nursery will reopen after receiving a $6,000 loan and permission to use a city building for six months.
Category: campus news
Subjects: childcare; university funding; nonprofit organizations
Named Entities: Palmquist, Mary Kay [director]; Children's Hour, Inc.
Confidence: 0.8

Title: 23rd Annual Derby Day Beer Drinking Contest
Summary: Sigma Chi fraternity's annual beer drinking contest will be held Wednesday, September 14 at Broken Arrow Park from 6-12 PM, with proceeds benefiting Wallace Village.
Category: local news
Subjects: community events; fundraising; local traditions
Named Entities: Sigma Chi
Confidence: 0.75

Title: [advertisements]
Advertisers include: Litwin's; The Lawrence Opera House; Crazy Top Shop; Sigma Chi; Volunteer Clearing House
Category: advertisements
Confidence: 0.9

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