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University Daily Kansan
Page 0634 from reel: L 1955 (1980-01-23 to 1980-07-31)
https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/109112

Title: Competition Fears Stall Shuttle Bus Plan
Summary: Article discusses how competition concerns have stalled plans for a campus shuttle bus service, with quotes from university officials and apartment complex representatives about transportation needs and service viability.
Category: campus news
Subjects: university transportation; student services; campus planning
Named Entities: Shankel, Richard [chancellor]; Bricker, Clark [chairman]; Jennett, Lori [Jayhawk West Apartments]; McMurry, Steve [Senate Transportation Board]
Confidence: 0.85

Title: Prairie Park Still Alive, Supporters Say
Summary: Report on efforts to preserve Prairie Park, with supporters expressing optimism about legislation that would allow the state to acquire land for conservation purposes despite some opposition.
Category: local news
Subjects: environmental conservation; land preservation; state legislation
Named Entities: Munday, Don [staff reporter]; Frazier, Elaine [Save the Tallgrass Prairie Inc.]; Winn, Larry [U.S. Representative]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Rough Race
Summary: Brief report on a Kenyan runner competing in a track event at the University of Kansas, noting his performance in the 10,000-meter race.
Category: sports
Subjects: track and field; athletics; university sports
Named Entities: Nzau, Joseph [Kenyan runner]
Confidence: 0.75

Title: Job Outlook Uncertain for KU Graduates
Summary: Article examines the challenging job market for University of Kansas graduates, with placement officials discussing economic conditions and employment prospects.
Category: campus news
Subjects: employment; economy; higher education
Named Entities: Overstake, Grant [staff reporter]; Geissler, Vernon [placement director]; Madl, Pamela [placement director]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Relays Marathon to Run Through Vinland
Summary: Coverage of an upcoming marathon event in Vinland, Kansas, detailing the race route and historical context of the area, including references to local landmarks and basketball inventor James Naismith.
Category: local news
Subjects: athletics; community events; local history
Named Entities: Vogrin, Bill [staff reporter]; Naismith, James [inventor of basketball]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Kansas Economy Reflects Trend Toward Recession
Summary: Analysis of Kansas economic conditions, with an expert noting signs of recession and discussing potential impacts on employment and business activity.
Category: local news
Subjects: economy; recession indicators; state economics
Named Entities: Daicoff, Darwin [KU professor of economics]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Photos by Ben Bigler
Summary: Collection of photographs by staff photographer Ben Bigler, including images related to the shuttle bus article, Prairie Park, and Vinland marathon coverage.
Category: photos/graphics
Subjects: visual documentation; campus life; local scenes
Confidence: 0.7

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