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University Daily Kansan
Page 0161_1 from reel: L 2248 (1981-08-20 to 1981-10-19)
https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/178100

Title: Justice Department Drops Preferential Hiring Remedy
Summary: The Justice Department announces it will no longer seek preferential hiring remedies for minorities in employment discrimination cases, according to William Reynolds, head of the department's civil rights division.
Category: national news
Subjects: employment discrimination; civil rights; federal policy
Named Entities: Reynolds, William [civil rights division director]
Confidence: 0.85

Title: Iran Denied Embassy in Washington
Summary: The United States denies Iran's request to open an embassy in Washington, citing Iran's seizure of US embassy personnel in Tehran during the Islamic Revolution.
Category: national news
Subjects: diplomacy; international relations; Iran-US relations
Named Entities: Carter, Jimmy [former US President]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: California Nuke Gets OK to Operate
Summary: The Nuclear Regulatory Commission approves operation of the Diablo Canyon nuclear reactor in California after resolving concerns about seismic safety.
Category: national news
Subjects: nuclear energy; environmental policy; energy regulation
Confidence: 0.8

Title: 7 Killed, 66 Hurt in War Games
Summary: An Air Force C-130 cargo plane crashes during military maneuvers near a desert runway, killing seven soldiers and injuring 66 others at Indian Springs Air Force Base.
Category: national news
Subjects: military accidents; military training; casualties
Named Entities: Reagan, Ronald [US President]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Leaders Call for Defense Cutbacks
Summary: Congressional Republican leaders call on President Reagan to make defense cutbacks instead of delaying Social Security cost-of-living increases to save money.
Category: national news
Subjects: defense spending; federal budget; political leadership
Named Entities: Reagan, Ronald [US President]; Baker, Howard [Senate Majority Leader]; Michel, Robert [House Minority Leader]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Albany Judge Rules for Rugby Team
Summary: A federal judge in Albany rules that a South African rugby team has the right to play in the US, despite opposition due to South Africa's racial policies.
Category: national news
Subjects: civil rights; sports discrimination; legal decisions
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Hyatt Disaster Claims 113th Victim
Summary: Evelyn Gerster, a 62-year-old dentist, becomes the 113th victim of the Hyatt Regency Hotel collapse in Kansas City, dying from injuries sustained in the disaster.
Category: national news
Subjects: disasters; casualties; hotel safety
Named Entities: Gerster, Evelyn [victim]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Bahamas Vows to Support Belize
Summary: The Bahamas government pledges support for Belize, the world's newest independent nation, in its territorial dispute with Guatemala.
Category: national news
Subjects: international relations; Caribbean politics; diplomacy
Confidence: 0.8

Title: AOPI Hoping for House Completion by Fall
Summary: Alpha Omicron Pi sorority hopes to complete construction of their new house by fall, after being denied housing for the 1981-82 school year due to financial constraints.
Category: campus news
Subjects: student organizations; housing; fundraising
Named Entities: Fisher, Nora [AOPI president]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Athletic Equipment in Good Shape Despite Cuts
Summary: Despite budget cuts, KU's athletic departments maintain quality equipment, with football program replacing helmets and shoulder pads while managing costs.
Category: sports
Subjects: university athletics; budget cuts; sports equipment
Named Entities: Markey, Eileen [staff reporter]; Hill, Mike [football equipment manager]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Tales From Hans Christian Andersen
Summary: The University Theatre presents 'Tales from Hans Christian Andersen' at the Murphy Hall, featuring performances for young audiences.
Category: arts
Subjects: theater; children's performances; cultural events
Confidence: 0.8

Title: [advertisements]
Advertisers include: Pyramid Pizza; New Yorker Pizza; Hawks's Crossing; University Theatre / Murphy Hall; Yello Sub; Recreation Services
Category: advertisements
Confidence: 1.0

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