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University Daily Kansan
Page 1305 from reel: L 3198 (1989-11-15 to 1990-07-25)
https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/95670

Title: Downtown Business Not Hurt by Mall
Summary: Article examines how downtown Lawrence businesses have been affected by the opening of the Riverfront Plaza mall, finding most businesses have not been negatively impacted and some have even seen increased traffic.
Category: local news
Subjects: local economy; retail business; commercial development
Named Entities: Diel, Stan [reporter]
Confidence: 0.9

Title: Plaza May Force Downtown to Keep the Light on Longer
Summary: Article discusses how downtown businesses may need to extend their operating hours to compete with the new Riverfront Plaza mall, with some merchants considering later closing times.
Category: local news
Subjects: local economy; retail business; commercial development
Named Entities: La Garde, Marcelle [reporter]
Confidence: 0.9

Title: Optimism in Lawrence
Summary: Article presents positive outlook for Lawrence's downtown area, discussing how the new mall development might benefit the city through increased tax revenue and business opportunities.
Category: local news
Subjects: local economy; commercial development; urban planning
Confidence: 0.85

Title: Problems in Hutchinson
Summary: Article compares Lawrence's experience with mall development to Hutchinson, noting challenges Hutchinson faced with their outlet mall and its impact on downtown businesses.
Category: local news
Subjects: local economy; retail business; commercial development
Named Entities: Woodward, Howard [Downtown Development Director]
Confidence: 0.85

Title: Success in New Jersey
Summary: Article examines the impact of outlet malls on downtown businesses in New Jersey, finding that while some businesses struggled, others adapted and found new opportunities.
Category: local news
Subjects: local economy; retail business; commercial development
Named Entities: Smith, Jean [Chelsea Group vice president]
Confidence: 0.85

Title: COMMENCEMENT the University of Kansas
Summary: Information about University of Kansas commencement ceremonies, including details about regalia, dates, and locations for various degree candidates and faculty.
Category: announcement
Subjects: academic events; university ceremonies
Confidence: 0.9

Title: Some Smells Aren't as Obvious as the Ones Produced by This Fella!
Summary: Public service announcement from Kansas Public Service about natural gas safety, warning about the dangers of gas leaks and providing emergency contact information.
Category: informational content
Subjects: public safety; natural gas awareness
Named Entities: Kansas Public Service
Confidence: 0.9

Title: [advertisements]
Advertisers include: The University of Kansas; Kansas Public Service; Council Travel; Student Union Activities; Screen-It Graphics; Dickinson; The Cornucopia; United Artists Theatres; Natural Way; Liberty Hall
Category: advertisements
Confidence: 1.0

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