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University Daily Kansan
Page 0748 from reel: L 2448 (1983-01-17 to 1983-07-29)
https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/139969

Title: Athletes United for Peace Extend Invitation
Summary: Local organization Athletes United for Peace arranged for Soviet athletes to participate in the Kansas Relays, overcoming diplomatic challenges to bring international competition to Lawrence.
Category: sports
Subjects: international sports; athletics; cold war diplomacy; track and field
Named Entities: Johnson, Monte [track coach]; Timmons, Bob [Relays Meet Director]; Scott, Mark [Athletes United for Peace]; Shankel, Richard [chancellor]; Dobrynin, Anatoly [Soviet Ambassador]; Swan, Bob [Athletes United for Peace]
Confidence: 0.85

Title: KU Mascot With Soviet Flag
Summary: Illustration of KU mascot Jayhawk shaking hands with bear holding Soviet flag, symbolizing the athletic exchange between KU and Soviet athletes.
Category: photos/graphics
Subjects: university symbols; international relations; sports
Confidence: 0.8

Title: [advertisements]
Advertisers include: The Mad Hatter; McCall's Shoes; The Jay Shoppe; Campbell's Men's Wear; Computerark
Category: advertisements
Confidence: 0.9

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