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University Daily Kansan
Page 0261_2 from reel: L 749 (1970-08-27 to 1970-12-15)
https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/14934

Title: School-to-School Grading Choice Is Contemplated
Summary: Proposal allowing schools to determine their own grading systems discussed at University Council meeting, with concerns about transferability and academic standards.
Category: campus news
Subjects: university policies; academic grading; educational administration
Named Entities: Krugger, Kathy [staff writer]; Herman, D. Lujan [associate professor]
Confidence: 0.85

Title: Professor in J-School Dead at 67
Summary: Longtime University of Kansas journalism professor Elmer F. Beth dies at age 67, remembered for his contributions to journalism education.
Category: campus news
Subjects: faculty deaths; journalism education; university faculty
Named Entities: Beth, Elmer F. [professor of journalism]
Confidence: 0.9

Title: Vespers Cancellation Disappointing to Many
Summary: Cancellation of annual Christmas Vespers program due to budget constraints disappoints students and faculty who valued the tradition.
Category: campus news
Subjects: student activities; university events; budget cuts
Named Entities: Smith, Robert [professor of civil engineering]; Gorton, Thomas [dean of Fine Arts]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Unemployment Up in Five Major Areas
Summary: Government report shows unemployment increased in five major metropolitan areas, with two areas removed from list due to improved conditions.
Category: local news
Subjects: economy; unemployment rates; labor market
Named Entities: McCormack, John W. [House Speaker]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Republican Gain in Senate Prophesied by Strategists
Summary: Political strategists predict Republican gains in upcoming Senate elections, with analysis of key races and party strategies.
Category: national news
Subjects: politics; elections; senate races
Named Entities: Nixon, Richard [President]; Goodell, Charles [senator]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Lawsuits Filed by Survivors of WSU Crash
Summary: Survivors of Wichita State University football team plane crash file lawsuits against various defendants seeking damages for injuries and losses.
Category: local news
Subjects: lawsuits; aviation accidents; university sports
Named Entities: Jackson, Gary Dean [plaintiff]
Confidence: 0.75

Title: Quebec Police Get Communiques Possibly From Liberation Front
Summary: Quebec police receive communiques possibly from liberation front regarding kidnapping of Cabinet Minister Pierre Laporte.
Category: local news
Subjects: terrorism; police investigations; political unrest
Named Entities: Laporte, Pierre [Quebec Cabinet Minister]
Confidence: 0.75

Title: Gary Jackson Files Suit Over Firing
Summary: Former University of Kansas employee files suit against university challenging his dismissal, claiming violation of constitutional rights.
Category: campus news
Subjects: employment disputes; university personnel; legal actions
Named Entities: Jackson, Gary Dean [plaintiff]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Frost
Summary: Weather forecast indicating increasing cloudiness, cool temperatures, and potential for frost overnight with precipitation expected.
Category: informational content
Subjects: weather forecasts; temperature predictions; precipitation
Confidence: 0.9

Title: Photo: Preparing for Winter
Summary: Squirrel gathering food on tree branch in preparation for winter months ahead.
Category: photos/graphics
Subjects: seasonal preparation; wildlife behavior; campus scenes
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Photo: Flustered
Summary: Photo of Democratic candidate for Congress James DeCoursey appearing flustered during campaign activities.
Category: photos/graphics
Subjects: political campaigns; elections; candidate reactions
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Photo: Elmer F. Beth
Summary: Portrait photograph of Professor Elmer F. Beth, longtime journalism faculty member at University of Kansas.
Category: photos/graphics
Subjects: faculty portraits; journalism education; university personnel
Confidence: 0.9

Title: [classifieds]
Category: classifieds
Confidence: 0.9

Title: [advertisements]
Category: advertisements
Confidence: 0.9

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