====PAGE-LEVEL METADATA==== University Daily Kansan Page 0492_1 from reel: L 2249 (1981-10-20 to 1982-07-29) https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/181901 Title: Tanker Explodes in Tunnel; At Least Six Killed in Inferno Summary: Report on tanker truck explosion in Oakland tunnel that killed at least six people and caused significant damage. Category: national news Subjects: transportation accidents; disasters; fuel transportation Confidence: 0.9 Title: Reagan Begins Talks in Caribbean Summary: Coverage of President Reagan's diplomatic discussions with Caribbean leaders during his visit to Jamaica. Category: national news Subjects: presidential travel; foreign relations; Caribbean politics Confidence: 0.9 Title: Phone Rates to Jump, Survey Says Summary: Report on expected nationwide telephone rate increases due to inflation and deregulation as indicated by government survey. Category: national news Subjects: telecommunications; consumer costs; regulatory policy Confidence: 0.9 Title: Trial Date Finally Set for Hinckley Summary: Coverage of the scheduled trial date for John Hinckley, who attempted to assassinate President Reagan. Category: national news Subjects: assassination attempts; legal proceedings; John Hinckley Confidence: 0.9 Title: Landon Better, May Return Home Summary: Report on former Republican presidential nominee Alf Landon's improved health condition and potential return home from hospital. Category: local news Subjects: health updates; medical conditions; Alf Landon Confidence: 0.9 Title: House Votes to Revive Gas Tax Bill Summary: Coverage of Kansas House voting to reconsider a gas tax increase bill that was previously defeated. Category: local news Subjects: state legislation; tax policy; Kansas House Confidence: 0.9 Title: GOP Reps Draft New Budget Plan Summary: Report on Republican Congressmen developing a new federal budget plan with proposed spending cuts and revenue increases. Category: national news Subjects: federal budget; Republican Party; economic policy Confidence: 0.9 Title: Pets' Health Can Now Be Insured Summary: Coverage of new pet insurance plans being offered to help owners pay for veterinary costs for dogs and cats. Category: national news Subjects: pet insurance; animal health care; insurance industry Confidence: 0.9 Title: City Managers Make Policy, Profs Say Summary: Article discussing how city managers influence policy making according to professors, with analysis of Lawrence's city manager system. Category: local news Subjects: urban governance; city management; academic research Confidence: 0.9 Title: State Joins Radioactive Waste Disposal Plan Summary: Report on Kansas becoming the first state to join a regional compact for low-level radioactive waste disposal. Category: local news Subjects: radioactive waste; environmental policy; Kansas legislation Confidence: 0.9 Title: [advertisements] Advertisers include: Southwestern Bell; The Hawk Category: advertisements Confidence: 0.9 Note: Descriptive metadata for this item has been generated in part using AI (artificial intelligence) technologies and may be incomplete, misleading, or inaccurate. Please contact the Kenneth Spencer Research Library with specific questions or concerns.