====PAGE-LEVEL METADATA==== University Daily Kansan Page 0494_2 from reel: L 1681 (1978-08-23 to 1979-02-21) https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/19140 Title: Ice Storm Hits Lawrence Summary: A winter storm brought freezing rain and ice to Lawrence, causing power outages, traffic disruptions, and school closures across the region. Category: local news Subjects: weather; winter storms; power outages; community impact Named Entities: Lawrence; Topeka; Kansas City Confidence: 0.85 Title: KU Oil Reserves Boosted Summary: The University of Kansas has increased its fuel oil reserves to ensure adequate heating supplies for the winter months. Category: campus news Subjects: university operations; energy management; fuel reserves Named Entities: University of Kansas; Richard Perkins Confidence: 0.8 Title: Tractorcade's Farmers Undaunted by Rain, Cold Summary: Farmers participating in a tractorcade protest continue their journey despite cold and wet weather conditions. Category: local news Subjects: agriculture; protests; farmers' rights; transportation Named Entities: American Agriculture Movement; Larry Williken Confidence: 0.8 Title: ASK Briefs Presidents on Issues Summary: Student leaders brief university presidents on various issues including minimum wage, scholarship policies, and landlord-tenant laws. Category: campus news Subjects: student government; university administration; policy discussions Named Entities: Carol Beier; Zacharias Confidence: 0.75 Title: Iranian Can't Leave Troubles Behind Summary: An Iranian student at KU discusses political situation in Iran, difficulties with visa status, and experiences with discrimination. Category: national news Subjects: Iran; political unrest; student experiences; visa issues Named Entities: Hassan; Ayatollah Khomeini; Bakhtiar Confidence: 0.8 Title: Track Squads Start Indoors Summary: University track teams begin their indoor training season as they prepare for upcoming competitions. Category: sports Subjects: track and field; indoor sports; athletic training Confidence: 0.7 Title: Traveling Tractors Summary: Photo showing tractors participating in the American Agriculture Movement protest as they travel through Kansas. Category: photos/graphics Confidence: 0.8 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.