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University Daily Kansan
Page 0400 from reel: L 2813 (1985-08-21 to 1985-12-05)
https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/27117

Title: 'Star Wars' Plan Spurs Arms Race, Says New Report
Summary: A report on Reagan's Strategic Defense Initiative warns that the 'Star Wars' program could trigger an arms race with the Soviet Union, according to a congressional study.
Category: national news
Subjects: nuclear weapons; arms race; defense policy; Reagan administration
Named Entities: Reagan, Ronald [president]; Aspin, Les [congressman]
Confidence: 0.9

Title: Reagan May Accept Any Cut in Arsenals
Summary: President Reagan indicates willingness to accept significant cuts in nuclear arsenals, potentially up to 40 percent, in negotiations with the Soviet Union.
Category: national news
Subjects: nuclear disarmament; arms control; Reagan administration; Soviet Union relations
Named Entities: Reagan, Ronald [president]; Gorbachev, Mikhail [Soviet leader]
Confidence: 0.85

Title: Halls Take Lowest Bid for Items
Summary: University housing officials explain the bidding process for purchasing items for residence halls, noting that Pearson Scholarship Hall recently selected the lowest bid for a vacuum cleaner.
Category: local news
Subjects: university housing; procurement; student living; Lawrence community
Named Entities: Tinsley, Bob [staff writer]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Athlete Bill Needs Work, Officials Say
Summary: University athletic officials express concerns about a congressional bill that would require student-athletes on scholarship to meet higher academic standards, potentially affecting graduation rates.
Category: campus news
Subjects: college athletics; scholarship requirements; academic standards; NCAA regulations
Named Entities: Maggard, Liz [staff writer]; Lee, Richard [athletic director]; Konzen, Richard [assistant athletic director]; Howard, James J. [congressman]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Price Hikes for Hard Liquor Cause Drinkers to Stockpile
Summary: An upcoming tax increase on hard liquor prompts consumers to stockpile alcohol, with local liquor stores reporting increased sales as residents prepare for the October 1 price hike.
Category: local news
Subjects: alcohol taxation; consumer behavior; liquor industry; Lawrence economy
Named Entities: Williams, John [staff writer]; Webb, John [liquor store manager]; Williams, Shawn [liquor store manager]
Confidence: 0.85

Title: Photo: A Little Off the Top
Summary: KU facilities worker Bill Medlen prunes trees along Jayhawk Boulevard near the Chi Omega fountain.
Category: photos/graphics
Subjects: university maintenance; campus operations; Jayhawk Boulevard
Named Entities: Medlen, Bill [KU facilities worker]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: [advertisements]
Category: advertisements
Confidence: 0.9

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