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University Daily Kansan
Page 0091_2 from reel: L 743 (1967-09-14 to 1968-01-12)
https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/10810

Title: 'America Racist, Sick'
Summary: Comedian Dick Gregory speaks at KU about racial inequality in America, calling the nation 'racist and sick' during a campus appearance attended by approximately 2,500 students.
Category: campus news
Subjects: civil rights; racial equality; student activism; university events
Named Entities: Gregory, Dick [comedian]; Johnson, Maria [student body president]
Confidence: 0.85

Title: President Gregory?
Summary: Article discusses Dick Gregory's presidential campaign announcement during his campus visit, including his interaction with students and faculty at a 'fact-finding tour' event.
Category: campus news
Subjects: student activism; political commentary; campus events
Named Entities: Gregory, Dick [comedian]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: City to Request State 'Relief' Aid
Summary: Lawrence Mayor Richard Raney announces plans to request state aid to alleviate financial burdens on the city, explaining the 'completely irresponsible' nature of the current funding situation.
Category: local news
Subjects: municipal finance; state funding; local government
Named Entities: Raney, Richard [mayor]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Hepatitis Cases Reported; 'Little Chance of Spreading'
Summary: Two KU students hospitalized with hepatitis, with health officials stating little risk of spreading to campus community; symptoms include flu-like feelings and nausea.
Category: campus news
Subjects: public health; campus safety; disease prevention
Named Entities: Schwegler, Raymond [Student Health Service director]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Checks Late; Instructors Send Letter
Summary: Western Civilization instructors protest late paychecks, sending letter to department director about lack of notification and financial difficulties caused by delayed payments.
Category: campus news
Subjects: university administration; faculty concerns; payroll issues
Confidence: 0.75

Title: Photo: Dick Gregory and His Book, 'Nigger,' Rest Before Going Onstage
Summary: Photo of Dick Gregory resting with his book 'Nigger' in a Hoch Auditorium dressing room before his campus appearance; taken by Mike Harris.
Category: photos/graphics
Subjects: campus events; photography; civil rights
Named Entities: Gregory, Dick [comedian]
Confidence: 0.9

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