Gas price hikes ripple through Lawrence service stations
Several Lawrence gas stations raised prices by one to three cents over the weekend after the Cost of Living Council approval. Retailers say the change mostly offsets wholesale increases since May 15 and notes delays in government guidance. Some stations already increased while awaiting official clarity.
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Gasoline Prices Rise Amid Phase 4 Relaxation Looms
Independent station operators from nine states met in Las Vegas calling for an indefinite shutdown until all retail price controls are lifted. San Francisco dealers vent anger over limited relief while Albuquerque gas retailers urge passing through wholesale increases. Prices rose over the weekend by up to 2 cents a gallon as new rules allow higher markups.
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Revised Lake Plan To Be Discussed At Hearing
The Lawrence Douglas County Planning Commission will meet at 7 30 p m in the Douglas County courthouse to discuss a revised Clinton Lake comprehensive plan. Changes aim to clarify the plan and fix errors with new maps and a larger lake oriented residential area on the peninsula. The Clinton Landowners Assn has submitted letters and a summary urging attention to current landowners.
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Lawrence honors Yankee manager Ralph Houk
The article notes Ralph Houk, longtime New York Yankees manager, grew up in Stull and attended Lawrence High School as a multi sport athlete. He led the Future Farmers of America chapter at LHS and later became a Yankee field manager before resigning on Sunday after announcing goals he felt he had not achieved.
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KU Parking Board To Meet Tuesday
Ken Lister tours committee chairman of the Mt Oread Bicycle Club is slated to meet Kansas University Parking Board Tuesday to discuss campus bicycle issues. Capt J O Marzluff Navy ROTC detachment commander and board chair invited him. City engineer Leonard Hoover noted data on proposed bike routes is still being compiled for Lawrence.
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KSU Enrollment Reaches Record 15 477 Fall count
Manhattan Kansas fall enrollment at Kansas State University hits a record high of 15 477 with an increase of 319 over last year. Dean Ellsworth M. Gerritz notes Arts and Sciences leads with 5 643 students and estimates from 1972 were slightly lower.
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Land Acquisition To Go to Court For K-10 Right of Way
The Kansas Highway Commission will seek court approval to acquire two parcels for the K-10 east of DeSoto near the K-10 and K-7 junction. A petition to take land owned by S. R. Brunn of Olathe was filed in District Court in Olathe after failed negotiations. A separate case involving land owned by William R. Sutherland of Overland Park was filed Sept 21 with Oct 5 set for consideration.
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Eight cars towed after football game congestion in Lawrence
Lawrence police say eight vehicles were towed from city streets after Saturday's football game. Five cars were removed near the 11th and Mississippi area where they blocked bus routes. Additional tows occurred from private property mainly apartment complex parking lots.
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ICC Warns Against Penn Central Shutdown in Bankruptcy Case
The ICC cautioned Judge John Fullam against ordering a shutdown of Penn Central while urging a restructuring with external aid. It recommended expedited hearings on track usage, community service, plant conditions, labor costs, and productivity, and urged study of regional railroad problems beyond Penn Central.
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City Commission to Hear Airport Expansion Plan
Lawrence city officials will hear a proposal from the Chamber of Commerce aviation committee to expand the city airport. The plan totals 2.5 million dollars funded by federal dollars and a 625 thousand dollar city bond, with a November referendum sought. An informal public hearing on sidewalk repairs near KU is planned for affected property owners. Deerfield PTA requests additional street lighting.
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City Commission New Business Agenda Highlights
The agenda lists review of Sept 25 1973 minutes and Aviation Committee airport upgrade proposals. It includes public hearings on east side Sengel Road developments and North 11th Street wall construction. Also bids for 11 police vehicles, a landfill rate ordinance, and a new water plant well contract.
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Chilean Airline Office Bomb Blast Ruptures Rio Office
A powerful explosion hit the Chilean airline San Chile office in Rio de Janeiro during rush hour injuring at least three people. Authorities ban news photographers from the scene amid speculation of a terrorist group involvement, amid Brazil’s recent crackdown on clandestine groups.
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Parks offer fall gymnastics program with KU coach
Due to popularity parks and recreation department will run a fall gymnastics program starting Oct. 4 at the community building. Advanced gymnasts age 10 and up may enroll for 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. on Thursdays with Ken Snow as coach. Eight week fee is $1, spots limited to 25 on a first come first served basis.
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