====PAGE-LEVEL METADATA==== University Daily Kansan Page 0723_2 from reel: L 764 (1977-10-14 to 1978-08-03) https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/104371 Title: Parachute Jumping Provides a Natural High Summary: Staff writer Terry Diebolt describes his experience learning to parachute jump at the Greene County Jump Center, detailing the training process and first jump experience. Category: features/profiles Subjects: extreme sports; personal experiences; adventure activities Named Entities: Diebolt, Terry [staff writer]; Loudakis, I [student] Confidence: 0.9 Title: Demolition Work to Begin at Site of Pier 1 Store Summary: Demolition crews will begin work on the burned-out remains of a downtown building that was destroyed by fire, with plans for a new two-story building to be constructed on the site. Category: local news Subjects: urban development; construction; local business Named Entities: Link, David [staff writer]; Keamey, Dale [property owner] Confidence: 0.85 Title: Harper Identifies Athletic Director Summary: The University of Kansas has named Bob Marcum as the new athletic director, following a search process that included multiple candidates. Category: campus news Subjects: university athletics; sports administration; personnel Named Entities: Ramstack, Tom [staff writer]; Marcum, Bob [athletic director]; Harper, Mike [student body president]; Dykes, Chancellor R. [university administrator] Confidence: 0.8 Title: Book Beat Summary: Second grader Patrick Allenbrand at Woodlawn School is recognized for his summer reading achievements, with his name displayed on a bulletin board at the Lawrence Public Library. Category: features/profiles Subjects: literacy programs; summer reading; education Named Entities: Allenbrand, Patrick [student]; Woodlawn School [educational institution] Confidence: 0.75 Title: Convenience Banking Requires Special Care Summary: Article discusses the proper use of convenience banking services, highlighting potential issues with night deposits and the importance of keeping accurate records. Category: features/profiles Subjects: banking services; financial literacy; consumer advice Named Entities: Fleeker, Nancy [staff writer]; Baker, Jean [assistant vice president]; Wrigley, Garnet [director] Confidence: 0.8 Title: Director Named to Career Office Summary: Barbara Bloom has been appointed as director of the Emily Taylor Women's Resource Center and Career Center, responsible for coordinating programs and services for women. Category: campus news Subjects: university administration; career services; personnel Named Entities: Bloom, Barbara [director]; Taylor Women's Resource Center [university department] Confidence: 0.85 Title: Vance Trip Unaltered by Sadat Statement Summary: U.S. Secretary of State Cyrus Vance will proceed with his Middle East trip despite Egyptian President Anwar Sadat's recent statement, with the State Department expressing disappointment but proceeding with plans. Category: national news Subjects: middle east politics; diplomacy; international relations Named Entities: Vance, Cyrus [U.S. Secretary of State]; Sadat, Anwar [Egyptian President]; Begin, Menachem [Israeli Prime Minister] Confidence: 0.8 Title: Afternoon Showers High 90 Summary: Weather forecast indicating afternoon showers with a high temperature of 90 degrees. Category: informational content Subjects: weather forecast; local conditions Confidence: 0.9 Title: [advertisements] Category: advertisements Confidence: 0.7 Note: Descriptive metadata for this item has been generated in part using AI (artificial intelligence) technologies and may be incomplete, misleading, or inaccurate. Please contact the Kenneth Spencer Research Library with specific questions or concerns.