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University Daily Kansan
Page 0824 from reel: L 1955 (1980-01-23 to 1980-07-31)
https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/108922

Title: Director May Be Picked Without Affirmative Action
Summary: Article discusses potential hiring of permanent director for Affirmative Action office without affirmative action considerations, with quotes from university officials about the process and implications.
Category: campus news
Subjects: university administration; affirmative action; personnel hiring
Named Entities: Shankel, Richard [chancellor]; Thomas, Vickie [university general counsel]; Dillingham, Clarence [acting director of Affirmative Action]; Edwards, Mike [associate professor]
Confidence: 0.85

Title: Turnpike Exit Sparks Debate
Summary: Debate over proposed new turnpike exit near Lawrence, with residents expressing concerns about impact on their properties and community.
Category: local news
Subjects: transportation planning; local infrastructure; community development
Named Entities: Kelly, Tom [former marketing representative]; Winter, Charlene [resident]; Ice, Richard [resident]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Union Losing Thousands to Bad Checks
Summary: Article details financial losses at Kansas Union due to bad checks and discusses potential solutions to address the issue.
Category: campus news
Subjects: student union finances; financial management; campus operations
Named Entities: Howland, Chick [staff reporter]; Ferguson, Warner [associate director of Kansas Union]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Mall's Feasibility Questioned
Summary: Discussion of proposed downtown shopping mall in Lawrence, with concerns about feasibility and impact on existing businesses.
Category: local news
Subjects: commercial development; urban planning; local economy
Named Entities: Martin, Randy [staff reporter]; Luckert, Laura [staff reporter]; Hird, Carl Jr. [business owner]; Hird, Steven [business owner]; Stoll, Garner [planner]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Ministries Chapel Damaged in Fire
Summary: Report on fire damage to Ecumenical Christian Ministries chapel, including details about the incident and response.
Category: local news
Subjects: fire damage; religious institutions; community events
Named Entities: Gress, Tom [staff reporter]; Stemmerman, Larry [head of Lawrence Fire Department's Arson Investigation Unit]; Bremer, Jack [pastor]
Confidence: 0.85

Title: Weather
Summary: Daily weather forecast for Lawrence, Kansas, including temperature predictions and precipitation chances.
Category: informational content
Subjects: weather forecast; local conditions; meteorology
Confidence: 0.9

Title: [advertisements]
Advertisers include: Carl Hird Jr. & Steven Hird
Category: advertisements
Confidence: 0.9

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