====PAGE-LEVEL METADATA==== University Daily Kansan Page 0307 from reel: NP 7853 (1998-08-17 to 1999-01-22) https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/47921 Title: Computing Services Post to Be Filled This Month Summary: University of Kansas announces search for new deputy director of Academic Computing Services following retirement of Jerry Niebaum. Category: campus news Subjects: university administration; academic computing; faculty positions Named Entities: Niebaum, Jerry [director of Academic Computing Services]; Crowe, Bill [vice chancellor for Information Services] Confidence: 0.85 Title: Contracts Help the University, Chancellor Says Summary: Chancellor Richard Shankel discusses how university contracts provide financial benefits, including $7 million upfront payment and potential $21 million over 10 years. Category: campus news Subjects: university finance; contract management; chancellor Named Entities: Shankel, Richard [chancellor] Confidence: 0.8 Title: Aerosol Can Sparks Small Blast at Eatery Summary: Small explosion at Visual Arts snack bar caused by aerosol can under sink, with no injuries reported. Category: local news Subjects: fire safety; restaurant safety; local incidents Named Entities: Young, Jean [snack bar operator] Confidence: 0.8 Title: Starr Delivers Report, Surprises White House Summary: Independent Counsel Kenneth Starr submits report to Congress containing evidence of potential impeachable offenses by President Clinton. Category: national news Subjects: impeachment proceedings; congressional investigations; presidential scandals Named Entities: Starr, Kenneth [independent counsel]; Clinton, Bill [president] Confidence: 0.85 Title: Relatives Said That Hernandez Never Knowingly Would Have Shot at Anyone Summary: Family of Marine Esequiel Hernandez Jr. claims he would not have intentionally fired at border patrol agents during incident. Category: national news Subjects: military investigations; border patrol incidents; criminal cases Named Entities: Hernandez, Esequiel Jr. [Marine] Confidence: 0.75 Title: Rescue, Aid Efforts Begin After Flooding in Mexico Summary: Mexican government and international agencies respond to severe flooding in southern Mexico that has displaced thousands. Category: national news Subjects: natural disasters; flooding; international relief efforts Named Entities: Zedillo, Ernesto [president of Mexico] Confidence: 0.8 Title: Killing on Marine Mission Blamed on Poor Training Summary: Military investigation attributes death of Marine Esequiel Hernandez Jr. during border patrol mission to inadequate training. Category: national news Subjects: military investigations; border patrol incidents; training deficiencies Named Entities: Hernandez, Esequiel Jr. [Marine] Confidence: 0.8 Title: Earthquake in Rome Kills One, Injures Several Summary: Midday earthquake in Rome causes building damage and injuries, with one reported fatality. Category: national news Subjects: natural disasters; earthquakes; European events Named Entities: Rome [city] Confidence: 0.8 Title: On Campus Summary: Collection of campus announcements including African Studies events, KU Democrats rally, and various student organization meetings. Category: campus news Subjects: campus events; academic programs; student activities Confidence: 0.7 Title: On the Record Summary: Brief reports of campus incidents including medical emergencies, student accidents, and property crimes. Category: campus news Subjects: campus safety; student incidents; police reports Confidence: 0.7 Title: Et Cetera Summary: Informational section containing newspaper contact details, subscription rates, and publication policies. Category: informational content Subjects: newspaper information; subscription details; publication policies Confidence: 0.8 Title: [advertisements] Category: advertisements 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.