====PAGE-LEVEL METADATA==== University Daily Kansan Page 0265 from reel: L 1955 (1980-01-23 to 1980-07-31) https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/109481 Title: Committee OKs Classified Slots Summary: A Kansas House Ways and Means subcommittee recommends approval of 6.5 classified positions for KU, including 3.5 new positions and 3 transfers from faculty positions. Category: campus news Subjects: university administration; budget; personnel Named Entities: Shankel, Richard [chancellor]; Bussman, Ralph [state representative]; Carlton, John [university official] Confidence: 0.85 Title: Wintry Warmup Summary: Ron Giersch, a Topeka sophomore, practices his backhand at the new handball courts west of Oliver Hall during 40-degree temperatures. Category: sports Subjects: tennis; athletics; student activities Named Entities: Giersch, Ron [student athlete] Confidence: 0.8 Title: Two Fire Code Violations Found in Hashinger Summary: Two major fire code violations were found in Hashinger Hall, including an inadequate exit system and improper construction materials. Category: campus news Subjects: campus safety; building codes; university facilities Named Entities: Hoblin, Fred [state fire inspector]; Martin, Phil [state representative] Confidence: 0.8 Title: Wilson to Hear Stouffer Queries From Residents Summary: J.J. Wilson, director of housing, will address resident concerns about Stouffer Place funding and policies at a question-and-answer session. Category: campus news Subjects: student housing; university administration; resident concerns Named Entities: Wilson, J.J. [director of housing]; Sterling, Tim [Stouffer resident] Confidence: 0.8 Title: Mirrored Muscles Summary: Keith Kephart, KU strength coach, observes the muscles of a student athlete preparing for the Arkansas Open Body Building Championship. Category: features/profiles Subjects: athletics; strength training; student life Named Entities: Kephart, Keith [KU strength coach] Confidence: 0.8 Title: Joe's to Close Doors at End of Semester Summary: Joe's Bakery, which has been open for 28 years, will close at the end of the semester as the owners plan to retire to a small farm. Category: campus news Subjects: local business; campus dining; student life Named Entities: Smith, Joe [business owner]; Ramona [Smith's wife] Confidence: 0.85 Title: Drinking Bill Passage Would Reflect National Trend Summary: The Kansas Legislature is considering raising the legal drinking age from 18 to 21, following a national trend of increasing minimum drinking ages. Category: editorial Subjects: alcohol policy; legislation; public health Named Entities: Reilly, Edward [state senator]; Bailey, Phil [state representative]; Taylor Jr., Richard E. [clergyman] Confidence: 0.8 Title: Photo: Student Playing Handball Summary: A student practices handball at the new handball courts west of Oliver Hall during cold weather. Category: photos/graphics Subjects: athletics; student activities; campus life Confidence: 0.7 Title: Photo: Bodybuilder Posing Summary: A student bodybuilder poses for strength coach Keith Kephart in preparation for a bodybuilding competition. Category: photos/graphics Subjects: athletics; bodybuilding; student life Confidence: 0.7 Title: [advertisements] Category: advertisements Confidence: 0.9 Note: Descriptive metadata for this item has been generated in part using AI (artificial intelligence) technologies and may be incomplete, misleading, or inaccurate. Please contact the Kenneth Spencer Research Library with specific questions or concerns.