====PAGE-LEVEL METADATA==== University Daily Kansan Page 0138 from reel: L 3284 (1990-08-22 to 1990-11-26) https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/22840 Title: Prevent Tragedy: Caution, Slower Speeds Should Be Used on Rails Summary: Editorial board urges caution and slower train speeds following a fatal accident involving a 6-year-old boy, citing safety concerns and regulatory issues. Category: opinion Subjects: rail safety; railroad accidents; transportation policy Named Entities: Winger, Vernon [Kansas Corporation Commission official] Confidence: 0.85 Title: Oil Prices Zoom: Although Costly, U.S. Conservation May Result Summary: Editorial discusses rising oil prices due to Middle East conflicts, examines U.S. energy dependence, and argues that conservation measures may be beneficial despite short-term costs. Category: opinion Subjects: energy conservation; oil prices; energy policy Confidence: 0.8 Title: Say It Now, in the Living Years Summary: Staff columnist Donovan Finn reflects on personal loss and the importance of expressing feelings to loved ones while they're still alive. Category: opinion Subjects: personal reflection; mortality; relationships Named Entities: Finn, Donovan [staff columnist] Confidence: 0.75 Title: The Old Rules No Longer Apply in Defining Today's Obscenity Summary: Editorial discusses how societal standards of obscenity have changed over time, examining Supreme Court decisions and contemporary views on free expression. Category: opinion Subjects: freedom of speech; censorship; First Amendment Confidence: 0.7 Title: Fee Payment Prompts Senior to Reminisce, Advise Freshmen Summary: Staff columnist Bryan Swan reflects on his college experiences and offers advice to incoming freshmen regarding fees, relationships, and academic choices. Category: opinion Subjects: student life; college experiences; financial advice Named Entities: Swan, Bryan [staff columnist] Confidence: 0.75 Title: [comic strips] Category: comic strips 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.