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University Daily Kansan
Page 0727_2 from reel: L 764 (1977-10-14 to 1978-08-03)
https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/104363

Title: Department Tries to Improve English Skills
Summary: The University of Kansas English department addresses declining national entrance examination scores by implementing new remedial courses and tutoring programs to improve student writing skills.
Category: campus news
Subjects: university education; language skills; academic standards
Named Entities: Stinson, Melissa [staff writer]; Gowan, James [director]
Confidence: 0.85

Title: Flood in Texas Kills at Least 8
Summary: Torrential rains from a tropical storm in Central Texas cause flash floods, resulting in at least eight deaths and widespread property damage.
Category: local news
Subjects: natural disasters; flooding; Texas weather
Named Entities: San Antonio, Texas
Confidence: 0.9

Title: KUAC Member Files Complaint With HEW
Summary: A KUAC member files a complaint with the Department of Health, Education and Welfare regarding alleged inequities in funding and opportunities between men's and women's athletic programs at the University of Kansas.
Category: campus news
Subjects: university athletics; gender equality; Title IX compliance
Named Entities: Herd, Sandy [staff writer]; Banks, Elizabeth [KUAC member]; Banks, Robert F. [Board of Regents]; Hogan, William [associate executive vice chancellor]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: World's Largest Balloon for Sale
Summary: Casey Graddy, a local disc jockey, is spearheading efforts to acquire and sell the world's largest hot air balloon to benefit Kansas charities, with the balloon currently owned by the Whitbread Brewery.
Category: features/profiles
Subjects: local business; aviation; fundraising
Named Entities: Graddy, Casey [KLWN disc jockey]; Shirley Shoup [staff writer]; Bryant, Jamie [brewery spokesman]; Miller, Al [Fire Fly Balloon sales manager]; Chaffin, Frank [KLWN general manager]
Confidence: 0.75

Title: Fired Garbage Strikers Plan Rally
Summary: Fired garbage collectors in San Antonio plan a rally after being dismissed during a labor dispute, with city officials monitoring the situation.
Category: local news
Subjects: labor disputes; san antonio; garbage collection
Named Entities: San Antonio, Texas; Huebner, Tom [city manager]; Ortiz, Rudy [city councilman]; Shannon, Fred [state district judge]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: 6 New York Firefighters Die When Roof Collapses
Summary: Six New York firefighters perish when the roof of a burning Brooklyn supermarket collapses during a major fire incident.
Category: local news
Subjects: firefighters; building collapses; New York disasters
Named Entities: New York
Confidence: 0.9

Title: Kansan Resumes Publication Aug. 28
Summary: The University Daily Kansan announces its resumption of publication for the fall semester beginning August 28 after a summer hiatus.
Category: announcement
Subjects: university newspapers; publication schedules
Confidence: 0.9

Title: Photo: Hot Air Balloon Preparation
Summary: A photograph showing the world's largest hot air balloon being prepared for flight, with individuals working around the massive aircraft.
Category: photos/graphics
Subjects: balloons; aviation photography
Confidence: 0.8

Title: [advertisements]
Advertisers include: Kansan
Category: advertisements
Confidence: 0.9

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