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University Daily Kansan
Page 0851 from reel: L 1954 (1979-08-22 to 1979-01-22)
https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/24310

Title: Title IX Guidelines Revised; Effect on KU Uncertain
Summary: New federal guidelines for Title IX implementation could impact KU athletic department funding and scholarship allocations, with uncertainty about how the university will comply with the changes.
Category: campus news
Subjects: university athletics; gender equality; federal regulations
Named Entities: Conley, Brett [staff reporter]; Marcum, Bob [KU athletic director]; Harris, Patricia [secretary of Health, Education and Welfare]
Confidence: 0.85

Title: KU Prof Goes to Iran to Deliver 'Fraternal Message' to Khomeini
Summary: University of Kansas professor Norman Forer traveled to Iran to deliver a letter to Ayatollah Khomeini as part of a delegation attempting to improve US-Iran relations during the hostage crisis.
Category: campus news
Subjects: international relations; academic diplomacy; middle east politics
Named Entities: Woodburn, Judy [staff reporter]; Forer, Norman [KU professor of social welfare]; Khomeini, Ayatollah Ruhollah [Iranian leader]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Photo: Norman Forer Speaking at Podium
Summary: Photograph of KU professor Norman Forer speaking at a podium during his mission to Iran, accompanying the article about his diplomatic efforts.
Category: photos/graphics
Subjects: academic figures; diplomacy; middle east
Named Entities: Forer, Norman [KU professor]
Confidence: 0.9

Title: Iran Declares Trial of Hostages
Summary: Iran announces plans to put US embassy hostages on trial, escalating tensions in the ongoing hostage crisis as President Carter warns of severe consequences.
Category: national news
Subjects: international crisis; hostage situation; middle east politics
Named Entities: Carter, Jimmy [US President]; Khomeini, Ayatollah Ruhollah [Iranian leader]
Confidence: 0.85

Title: Amtrak Fireman Cites Faulty Safety Devices
Summary: Amtrak fireman testifies that faulty safety devices contributed to a train derailment that killed two people and injured 69 others in Lawrence.
Category: local news
Subjects: transportation safety; railroad accidents; government regulation
Named Entities: Spencer, Mark [staff reporter]; Hand, William [fireman]; Graham, Graham [Amtrak employee]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: State Dems Say Carter Race Is No Surprise
Summary: Kansas Democratic leaders comment on President Carter's decision to seek re-election, noting it was expected given his political standing.
Category: national news
Subjects: presidential politics; party politics; elections
Named Entities: Wood, Toni [staff reporter]; Carter, Jimmy [US President]; Kennedy, Edward [ senator]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Enrollment Begins for Intersession
Summary: Notice that enrollment for winter intersession courses begins January 2-12, with details about registration times and locations.
Category: announcement
Subjects: academic calendar; university operations; student services
Confidence: 0.9

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