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University Daily Kansan
Page 0583 from reel: L 2626 (1984-01-11 to 1984-07-27)
https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/137970

Title: Program Chairman Wants Speech Requisite to Stay
Summary: KU program chairman Tom Beisecker discusses recommendation to eliminate oral communication requirement for certain degrees, noting students would still take communication classes voluntarily.
Category: campus news
Subjects: university curriculum; communication studies; academic requirements
Named Entities: Barker, Jenny [staff reporter]; Beisecker, Tom [chairman]
Confidence: 0.85

Title: County to Buy Signs to Label Rural Roads
Summary: Douglas County Commission approves spending to purchase signs for identifying rural roads, with implementation planned for January.
Category: local news
Subjects: local government; rural infrastructure; road safety
Named Entities: Palmer, Robin [staff reporter]; Dooley, Mike [public works director]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Budig Is Encouraged by Action on Budget
Summary: Chancellor Budig expresses optimism about state legislative action on KU budget, noting positive developments in funding for library and science projects.
Category: campus news
Subjects: university finance; state funding; academic budget
Named Entities: Day, Gretchen [staff reporter]; Budig, Gene A. [chancellor]; Dykes, Archie [former chancellor]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Carlin Says House Will OK Bills on Hazardous Waste
Summary: Governor Carlin predicts House will approve hazardous waste package in remaining legislative session, with other topics like natural resource taxation also discussed.
Category: campus news
Subjects: state legislation; environmental policy; hazardous waste
Named Entities: Carlin, John [governor]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Law Students Compete in Mock Trial
Summary: Two KU law students compete in regional mock trial competition in St. Louis, with opportunity to advance to national finals in Washington D.C. if successful.
Category: campus news
Subjects: legal education; student competitions; mock trials
Named Entities: McRorey, Robert [law student]; Jantz, Bradley [law student]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Three to Attend Education Seminar
Summary: Three KU graduate students selected to attend national seminar on higher education in Chicago, representing university at annual event.
Category: campus news
Subjects: higher education; professional development; seminars
Named Entities: Brier, Barbara [graduate student]; Leavenworth, Fort [graduate student]; Koplik, Stan [graduate student]; Tuttle, Jane [graduate student]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: On the Record
Summary: Collection of brief police reports including car break-ins, thefts, and arrests involving KU students and Lawrence community members.
Category: campus news
Subjects: campus incidents; police reports; student safety
Confidence: 0.75

Title: Where to Call
Summary: Directory of contact numbers for news tips, photo ideas, and various campus departments including sports, entertainment, and editor contacts.
Category: informational content
Subjects: campus resources; contact information; student services
Confidence: 0.8

Title: [advertisements]
Advertisers include: The New Yorker Pizza; Gammons Snow Video; The Bum Steer Bar-B-Q; The Sanctuary; Cedarwood Apartments; The Furniture Barn; The Jazzhaus
Category: advertisements
Confidence: 0.9

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