====PAGE-LEVEL METADATA==== University Daily Kansan Page 0222_1 from reel: L 1681 (1978-08-23 to 1979-02-21) https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/19683 Title: Power to Rescind ERA Defeated Summary: Senate rejects proposal to rescind Equal Rights Amendment, with vote showing 54-44 margin against the measure that would have allowed states to retract their ratification of the ERA. Category: national news Subjects: equal rights amendment; congressional legislation; women's rights Named Entities: Carter, Jimmy [president]; Bayh, Birch [senator]; Garn, Jake [senator]; Kassebaum, Nancy [representative] Confidence: 0.85 Title: Roy's Health Bill Attacked Summary: Democratic Senator Bill Roy's health care bill faces criticism from Republican Representative Nancy Kassebaum, who claims the legislation would be costly and burdensome to Kansas health care industry. Category: national news Subjects: health care legislation; congressional politics; health policy Named Entities: Roy, Bill [senator]; Kassebaum, Nancy [representative] Confidence: 0.8 Title: Fighting in Lebanon Continues Summary: Heavy rocket, mortar and artillery duels reported between Syrian troops and Christian forces in Lebanon, with casualties and displacement reported in Beirut area. Category: local news Subjects: middle east conflict; lebanon war; regional violence Confidence: 0.75 Title: Cholera Hits 2 More Victims Summary: Two additional cholera cases reported in Louisiana, bringing total to 11 victims, with state health officials implementing measures to control the outbreak. Category: local news Subjects: public health; disease outbreak; louisiana health crisis Named Entities: Cherry, William [health official] Confidence: 0.75 Title: Smith's U.S. Visit Approved Summary: State Department approves visit by former Rhodesian Prime Minister Ian Smith to United States, despite controversy over his regime's policies. Category: local news Subjects: diplomacy; foreign relations; africa politics Named Entities: Smith, Ian [former rhodesian prime minister] Confidence: 0.75 Title: Inflation Cuts Buying Power Summary: Inflation report shows American worker's dollar buying power decreased by 2.5% over past 12 months, despite 9.2% increase in hourly compensation. Category: local news Subjects: economy; inflation; consumer spending Confidence: 0.75 Title: Terrorists Kill Official, Son Summary: High-ranking Turkish official and his son killed by unidentified terrorists in Istanbul, prompting security forces to mobilize in response. Category: local news Subjects: terrorism; political violence; turkey conflict Named Entities: Hasanli, Recep [turkish official] Confidence: 0.75 Title: Local Army Officer Acquitted Summary: Army officer Stephen Manthe acquitted of charges related to mistreating recruits, with board finding no violation of Army regulations. Category: local news Subjects: military justice; military discipline; army regulations Named Entities: Manthe, Stephen [army officer] Confidence: 0.75 Title: Gases Possibly Afflicted Family Summary: Environmental Protection Agency investigating possible toxic gas exposure that may have caused illness and death in St. Louis family. Category: local news Subjects: environmental health; toxic exposure; epa investigation Named Entities: Boyer, Robert [victim]; Schwartz, Howard [toxicologist] Confidence: 0.7 Title: Sedgwick Split Over ½¢ Tax Summary: Sedgwick County commissioners divided on proposed half-cent county sales tax, with city officials expressing concerns about revenue impact. Category: local news Subjects: local government; taxation; county politics Named Entities: Benton, Gene [city manager] Confidence: 0.75 Title: Somoza Defends Suppression Summary: Nicaraguan President Anastasio Somoza defends his government's suppression of revolt, claiming actions were legal and constitutional. Category: local news Subjects: central american politics; human rights; nicaragua conflict Named Entities: Somoza, Anastasio [nicaraguan president] Confidence: 0.75 Title: Carter Fights Public Works Bill Summary: President Jimmy Carter opposes public works bill in Congress, threatening veto while administration officials express concerns about cost and scope. Category: local news Subjects: presidential politics; congressional legislation; public works Named Entities: Carter, Jimmy [president]; Andrus, Cecil [interior secretary]; McIntyre, James T. [budget director] Confidence: 0.8 Title: Weather... Summary: Weather report indicating sunny and cooler conditions with high in mid to upper 60s and north winds of 10 to 20 mph. Category: informational content Subjects: weather forecast; temperature; wind conditions Confidence: 0.9 Title: Notice Summary: Notice about Educational Reading Services offering speed reading and study skills programs at various locations with contact information. Category: informational content Subjects: educational services; reading programs; study skills Confidence: 0.85 Title: Interested in a Career in Government? Summary: Information about graduate program in urban planning and policy analysis at University of Iowa, including application details and program structure. Category: informational content Subjects: graduate education; urban planning; public policy Confidence: 0.8 Title: Pardon Our Mess! Summary: Notice that dining room will be closed for remodeling until Friday at 5 p.m., with drive-in window available during closure period. Category: announcement Subjects: restaurant closure; remodeling; dining services Confidence: 0.9 Title: [advertisements] Advertisers include: Vista; Tennis Hut; General Jeans; University of Iowa Graduate Program in Urban and Regional Planning; The Lawrence Opera House and 7th Spirit Club; Educational Reading Services of Kansas, Inc. 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