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University Daily Kansan
Page 0052 from reel: L 1955 (1980-01-23 to 1980-07-31)
https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/109694

Title: Engineer Says Track Unfamiliar
Summary: Lawrence Graham, engineer involved in Amtrak train derailment, testifies he was unfamiliar with the track section where the accident occurred, contradicting earlier statements.
Category: local news
Subjects: railroad accidents; transportation safety; Amtrak
Named Entities: Graham, Lawrence [engineer]; Garwood, John [railroad official]
Confidence: 0.85

Title: Bill Could Complicate State Hiring
Summary: Proposed legislation could make state hiring more complex by requiring additional approval steps for certain positions, potentially affecting university and state institutions.
Category: local news
Subjects: state government; employment policy; civil service
Named Entities: Von Ende, Richard [executive secretary]; Shankel, Richard [chancellor]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: No Harm Found to KU Students From Pesticide
Summary: University investigation finds no health risks to students from pesticide application in Hashinger Hall cafeteria, despite earlier concerns.
Category: campus news
Subjects: university health; environmental safety; pesticide use
Named Entities: Garwood, Dean [agriculture director]; Haid, Delbert [cafeteria manager]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Stokely Pickets to Extend Lines
Summary: Locked-out workers of Stokely-Van Camp plan to extend picket lines after rejecting contract offer, with negotiations at impasse.
Category: local news
Subjects: labor disputes; union activities; workplace negotiations
Named Entities: Malchesky, Hugh [union chairman]; Davis, Keith [Stokely employee]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Birth Room
Summary: Lawrence Memorial Hospital's birthing room faces potential changes as officials consider renovations following staff recommendations.
Category: features/profiles
Subjects: healthcare facilities; medical services; hospital operations
Named Entities: Becker, Mary Ellen [nurse]; Buck, Henry W. [chief of obstetrics]
Confidence: 0.75

Title: LMH Official Unmoved by Threat of a Boycott
Summary: Lawrence Memorial Hospital official remains firm on birthing room renovation plans despite potential boycott threats from community groups.
Category: local news
Subjects: healthcare policy; hospital administration; community relations
Named Entities: Blair, Richard [former chief of staff]; Buck, Henry W. [chief of obstetrics]
Confidence: 0.75

Title: Photo: Hamilton Dreams of Olympic Leap
Summary: Photo of athlete in training or competition setting, related to Olympic aspirations mentioned in headline.
Category: photos/graphics
Subjects: athletics; Olympic sports; track and field
Confidence: 0.7

Title: Photo: Stokely Pickets
Summary: Photo showing Stokely-Van Camp workers on picket line, with visible protest signs and gathering.
Category: photos/graphics
Subjects: labor disputes; union activities; workplace protests
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Photo: Birth Room
Summary: Photo of Lawrence Memorial Hospital birthing room interior, showing medical equipment and room layout.
Category: photos/graphics
Subjects: healthcare facilities; medical services; hospital rooms
Confidence: 0.75

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