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University Daily Kansan
Page 0720_2 from reel: L 764 (1977-10-14 to 1978-08-03)
https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/104377

Title: Director Chosen to Replace Lucas
Summary: Allen L. Wichert has been appointed as the new director of facilities planning at KU, replacing Max Lucas who resigned to return to teaching.
Category: campus news
Subjects: university administration; faculty appointments; facilities management
Named Entities: Wichert, Allen L. [director of facilities planning]; Lucas, Max [former director]
Confidence: 0.85

Title: Stadium to Have Better Facilities for Handicapped
Summary: Memorial Stadium will receive improved facilities for handicapped persons, including better seating and restroom accommodations for football games.
Category: campus news
Subjects: athletics; stadium renovations; accessibility
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Language Prof Named to Head French, Italian
Summary: Norris J. Lacy has been appointed as chairman of the KU French and Italian department, succeeding Barbara Craig.
Category: campus news
Subjects: academic appointments; foreign language departments; faculty leadership
Named Entities: Lacy, Norris J. [professor of French and Italian]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Housekeeping Company to Ask KU for More Funds
Summary: American Management Services, the housekeeping company contracted by KU, is requesting additional funds due to increased costs and personnel needs.
Category: campus news
Subjects: university budget; facilities management; contract services
Named Entities: Mills, Russell [director of support services]; McAleer, Mike [district manager]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Fraternity Work Resumes, Further Projects Unlikely
Summary: Phi Gamma Delta fraternity has resumed volunteer work on a community project after controversy, but additional projects are unlikely to be completed.
Category: campus news
Subjects: student organizations; fraternity activities; community service
Named Entities: McPike, Edyth [faculty member]; Phi Gamma Delta [fraternity]
Confidence: 0.75

Title: Rhodesia Attacks Bases of Mozambique Terrorists
Summary: Rhodesian forces have attacked bases of Mozambique terrorists, with reports of casualties and military operations along the border.
Category: national news
Subjects: international conflict; Rhodesia; Mozambique; terrorism
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Politicians Make Last Bids
Summary: Candidates make final appeals in Kansas elections, with various political figures campaigning for state and local offices.
Category: national news
Subjects: elections; Kansas politics; campaigns
Confidence: 0.75

Title: Califano Backs Health Insurance
Summary: HEW Secretary Joseph Califano endorses a national health insurance plan, outlining cost containment measures and program principles.
Category: national news
Subjects: healthcare policy; insurance reform; national health programs
Named Entities: Califano, Joseph A. Jr. [HEW Secretary]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Watch Dog
Summary: A stuffed toy sheep dog is positioned in a window above the King George II Shirt Factory at 706 Massachusetts Street.
Category: photos/graphics
Confidence: 0.7

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