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University Daily Kansan
Page 0678 from reel: NP 4736 (1994-10-27 to 1995-02-22)
https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/101340

Title: Liquor on Sunday Is One Step Closer
Summary: A bill making packaged liquor and beer sales on Sundays legal has passed the Kansas House of Representatives and is awaiting Senate approval. The article discusses local retailer and community reactions to the potential law change.
Category: local news
Subjects: alcohol laws; local legislation; public policy
Named Entities: Todd, Paul [staff writer]; McElhaney, Louie [Douglas County commissioner]; Myer, Jim [Myers Retail Liquor owner]; Holcombe, Thad [campus pastor for Ecumenical Christian Ministries]
Confidence: 0.9

Title: HIV No. 1 Killer for Ages 25-44
Summary: HIV infection has replaced accidents as the No. 1 cause of death among Americans ages 25-44, according to CDC data. The article details statistics and expert commentary on the growing health crisis.
Category: local news
Subjects: HIV/AIDS; public health; disease statistics
Named Entities: Allen, Robert [staff writer]; Yockey, Charles [physician at Watkins Memorial Health Center]; Moser, Michael [assistant professor of preventive medicine at Kansas Medical Center]
Confidence: 0.9

Title: Gay Books Top Challenged List
Summary: Daddy's Roommate by Michael Willhoite topped the American Library Association's list of most challenged books. The article discusses the controversy surrounding LGBTQ-themed books in libraries and educational settings.
Category: features/profiles
Subjects: book challenges; LGBTQ literature; academic freedom
Named Entities: Hood, Matt [staff writer]; Gibbs, George [assistant dean of libraries]; Moore, Eric [Lawrence senior and director of Lesbian/Gay Services of Kansas]
Confidence: 0.9

Title: Troupe Laughs at Student Life, Politics and Religion
Summary: The comedy troupe Single White Males will perform improvisational sketches addressing student life, politics, and religion at the Renegade Theatre. The article describes the group's approach and upcoming performances.
Category: features/profiles
Subjects: comedy troupe; student performance; improvisational theater
Named Entities: Ritter, Ian [staff writer]; Elrod, Carson [Topeka junior, actor]; Reiss, Matthew [Columbus, Ga., third-year law student, group leader]
Confidence: 0.9

Title: Kansas Baseball Players in the Minor Leagues Debate Whether to Cross the Picket Lines
Summary: Article about Kansas baseball players in minor leagues facing decisions about participating in games during labor disputes. Located on page 1B.
Category: sports
Subjects: baseball; labor disputes; sports labor relations
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Unlocked Cars Invite Parking-Permit Thieves, and KU Offers Little Hope of Recovering Stolen Permits
Summary: Article about parking permit theft on campus and KU's limited ability to recover stolen permits. Located on page 3A.
Category: campus news
Subjects: campus security; vehicle theft; university parking
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Weather: Page 2A
Summary: Weather information indicating high of 40° and low of 27°, with additional details on page 2A.
Category: informational content
Subjects: weather forecast; temperature
Confidence: 0.9

Title: Controversial Literature
Summary: Column listing books that have been the subject of controversy or challenges, including Daddy's Roommate, Heather Has Two Mommies, and The Catcher in the Rye.
Category: features/profiles
Subjects: book challenges; censorship; LGBTQ literature
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Trading Places
Summary: Article about Oklahoma State's victory over Kansas men's basketball team and the Cowboys moving into first place in the Big Eight Conference. Located on page 1B.
Category: sports
Subjects: basketball; conference standings; sports rankings
Confidence: 0.8

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