====PAGE-LEVEL METADATA==== University Daily Kansan Page 0327 from reel: L 2755 (1984-08-22 to 1984-12-10) https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/23833 Title: Gromyko Arrives in U.S. For Talks Summary: Soviet Foreign Minister Andrei Gromyko arrives in New York for diplomatic talks with U.S. officials including President Reagan and Vice President Mondale, focusing on international relations and nuclear weapons discussions. Category: national news Subjects: international relations; diplomacy; cold war; soviet union; united states Named Entities: Gromyko, Andrei [Soviet Foreign Minister]; Reagan, Ronald [U.S. President]; Mondale, Walter [U.S. Vice President] Confidence: 0.9 Title: Crew Seized by U.S.S.R. May Be Freed Summary: Report on potential release of American crew members whose ship was seized by Soviet authorities in the Bering Strait, with details about the incident and diplomatic efforts for their freedom. Category: national news Subjects: cold war; hostage situation; soviet union; diplomacy Named Entities: Thoms, Mark [ship captain]; Halpin, Robert [crew member]; Miller, Tate [crew member]; Burrall, Charlie [crew member] Confidence: 0.85 Title: Balloonist Breaks Ankle, Sets His Sights on Pacific Summary: Joe Kittinger, attempting a solo trans-Atlantic balloon flight, breaks his ankle during the journey and is hospitalized, but remains determined to complete his Pacific Ocean crossing ambition. Category: national news Subjects: adventure sports; aviation accidents; pacific ocean Named Entities: Kittinger, Joe [balloonist] Confidence: 0.8 Title: Court Upholds Abscam Ruling Summary: Federal appeals court upholds conviction of former Congressman John Jenrette in the Abscam political corruption scandal, rejecting his claims of entrapment. Category: national news Subjects: political corruption; legal proceedings; abs cam scandal Named Entities: Jenrette, John [former Congressman] Confidence: 0.85 Title: Pledge's Death Investigated Summary: Grand jury investigates alcohol poisoning death of a college freshman pledge during a fraternity event, examining circumstances surrounding the tragedy. Category: national news Subjects: fraternity hazing; college safety; alcohol poisoning Confidence: 0.75 Title: Man Plays Courier to the Dead Summary: Story of a terminally ill patient who claims to communicate with the dead and deliver messages between deceased individuals and their loved ones. Category: national news Subjects: death rituals; afterlife beliefs; supernatural Named Entities: McAvoy, William [terminally ill patient] Confidence: 0.7 Title: [advertisements] Advertisers include: Kansas Public Service; OhSe Smokehouse Restaurant; Hawk's Crossing Category: advertisements Confidence: 1.0 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.