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University Daily Kansan
Page 0585_1 from reel: L 764 (1977-10-14 to 1978-08-03)
https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/104646

Title: Comment
Summary: Unsigned editorials representing the opinion of the Kansan editorial staff, with signed columns representing individual writers' views.
Category: editorial
Subjects: editorial opinion; university newspaper; public policy
Confidence: 0.9

Title: City Stalls on Pier 1
Summary: Article about the stalled cleanup of the Pier 1 Imports building after an explosion and fire, with city officials and landowners disagreeing on responsibility and progress.
Category: local news
Subjects: urban development; building safety; city management
Named Entities: Watson, Buford [city manager]; Argersinger, Marlene [city commissioner]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Econ Prof Tells KUAC to Cut Down on Its Costs
Summary: Economics professor Tom Weiss writes to the editor criticizing KUAC's spending and calling for cost reductions in the university's radio station operations.
Category: campus news
Subjects: university budget; academic departments; media operations
Named Entities: Weiss, Tom [professor of economics]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: SUA President Wants Publicity
Summary: Student Union Activities president Kim Herren discusses the need for more publicity for student events and activities on campus.
Category: campus news
Subjects: student government; university administration; student activities
Named Entities: Herren, Kim [SUA president]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Axing Nazi Exhibit Was Wrong
Summary: Multiple opinion pieces and letters to the editor discussing the cancellation of a Nazi exhibit at the university library, with arguments for and against the decision.
Category: opinion
Subjects: academic freedom; historical education; controversial exhibits
Confidence: 0.7

Title: How on Earth Could Civilized People Just Sit Back and Allow All That to Happen? That's What I'd Like to Know...
Summary: Editorial cartoon commenting on the Nazi exhibit controversy, showing people watching television while questioning how society could allow historical atrocities to happen.
Category: editorial cartoon
Subjects: historical awareness; Nazi Germany; academic freedom
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Rab-Rab Kansas Boosterism Falls Flat
Summary: Editorial by John Mitchell criticizing Kansas tourism campaigns and boosterism efforts, arguing they are ineffective in attracting visitors to the state.
Category: opinion
Subjects: state tourism; economic development; marketing campaigns
Named Entities: Mitchell, John [editorial writer]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: KANSAN Masthead and Staff Listing
Summary: Masthead and listing of University Daily Kansan editorial staff and contributors.
Category: other
Confidence: 0.9

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