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University Daily Kansan
Page 0237 from reel: L 3131 (1987-08-19 to 1987-12-01)
https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/38137

Title: Shiite Muslims Free West German After Keeping Him Seven Months
Summary: West German engineer Alfred Schmidt released by Shiite Muslim kidnappers in Lebanon after seven months of captivity.
Category: national news
Subjects: hostage situation; international relations; middle east
Named Entities: Schmidt, Alfred [hostage]; Iran; Syria
Confidence: 0.85

Title: Officials See End to Contras
Summary: Administration officials predict end to U.S. aid to Nicaraguan contras, with potential for democratic reforms in the region.
Category: national news
Subjects: foreign policy; central america; peace negotiations
Named Entities: Reagan, Ronald [president]; Nicaragua
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Soviets Grant Visa to Begun
Summary: Soviet Union grants exit visa to Jewish activist Josef Begun after years of waiting, allowing him to leave the country.
Category: national news
Subjects: jewish emigration; russia; human rights
Named Entities: Begun, Josef [activist]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Protests of Berlin Wall Mark Honecker Visit
Summary: Protests against the Berlin Wall occur during East German leader Erich Honecker's visit to West Germany.
Category: national news
Subjects: german reunification; cold war; east germany
Named Entities: Honecker, Erich [east german leader]; Kohl, Helmut [west german chancellor]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Jesse Jackson Says His Chances Are Good
Summary: Jesse Jackson discusses his presidential campaign prospects and commitment to civil rights and social justice.
Category: national news
Subjects: presidential campaign; civil rights; politics
Named Entities: Jackson, Jesse [politician]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Garbage Barge Brings Fame to Long Island
Summary: Long Island's garbage barge becomes famous after traveling to several states and countries, drawing attention to waste management issues.
Category: national news
Subjects: environmental issues; waste management; new york
Named Entities: Long Island
Confidence: 0.75

Title: Siamese Twins Making Progress
Summary: Doctors report positive progress in the separation surgery of Siamese twins Patrick and Benjamin Binder at Johns Hopkins Hospital.
Category: national news
Subjects: medical treatment; pediatrics; surgery
Named Entities: Binder, Patrick and Benjamin [twins]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Wheat Meet AKA - XΩ
Summary: Track and field meet benefiting KU Cancer Research, sponsored by AKA and XΩ fraternities, open to all KU students.
Category: campus news
Subjects: student organizations; track and field; cancer research
Named Entities: KU [University of Kansas]; AKA; XΩ
Confidence: 0.9

Title: [advertisements]
Advertisers include: Holiday Inn; Catholic Social Services of Lawrence; Kief's Discount Records Audio/Video; Border Bandido; Checkers Pizza
Category: advertisements
Confidence: 1.0

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