====PAGE-LEVEL METADATA==== University Daily Kansan Page 0251 from reel: NP 7853 (1998-08-17 to 1999-01-22) https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/47977 Title: Lawrence Police Officer Bitten in Domestic Dispute Summary: A Lawrence police officer was bitten during a domestic dispute incident involving a 36-year-old woman who was arrested after breaking a window and threatening the officer. Category: local news Subjects: law enforcement; domestic violence; police incidents Named Entities: Hicks, Don [police officer] Confidence: 0.85 Title: Train Derailment Causes Evacuation of Kansas City Summary: A train carrying hazardous chemicals derailed and caught fire in a south-central Kansas town, forcing the evacuation of about 200 people and three cars that overturned in a ditch. Category: local news Subjects: transportation accidents; chemical spills; hazardous materials Confidence: 0.8 Title: Northwest Cancels Flights as Pilot Strike Continues Summary: Northwest Airlines canceled all flights through Labor Day weekend due to a pilot strike affecting 27,500 employees, with more layoffs possible as the airline struggles to resume full operations. Category: national news Subjects: labor disputes; airline industry; employee strikes Named Entities: Austin, Jon [Northwest spokesman] Confidence: 0.8 Title: Douglas County Deputy Threatened During Arrest Summary: A Douglas County Sheriff's deputy was threatened by a man during an arrest following a car accident on Kansas Highway 10 near Lawrence. Category: local news Subjects: law enforcement; arrest incidents; public safety Confidence: 0.8 Title: Thousands Flee Gulf Coast as Hurricane Earl Advances Summary: Thousands of people evacuated the Gulf Coast as Hurricane Earl strengthened into a hurricane and headed toward Florida, with the storm center expected to come ashore in South Carolina. Category: national news Subjects: natural disasters; hurricanes; emergency preparedness Confidence: 0.8 Title: Experts Find Similarities in South African Bombs Summary: Experts found similarities between recent bombings in South Africa, including a Planet Hollywood restaurant bombing that killed one person and injured 27, with possible links to Muslim militant groups. Category: national news Subjects: terrorism; bombings; international security Named Entities: Sterrenberg, John [police spokesman] Confidence: 0.8 Title: Morning-After Birth Control Sale Approved Summary: The FDA approved the sale of emergency contraception pills, which can prevent pregnancy if taken within 72 hours of unprotected sex, with some concerns about potential side effects. Category: campus news Subjects: reproductive health; contraception; FDA regulations Confidence: 0.8 Title: Today in History Summary: A daily feature highlighting significant historical events including the American flag first flown in battle (1777), end of Revolutionary War (1783), Frederick Douglass's escape (1838), and start of WWII (1939). Category: informational content Subjects: historical events; American history; world history Confidence: 0.9 Title: On Campus Summary: Campus event listings including meetings for Intervarsity Graduate Christian Fellowship, Native American Student Association, Campus Christians, and KU Ballroom Dancing Club. Category: campus news Subjects: student organizations; campus events; university activities Confidence: 0.8 Title: On the Record Summary: Collection of brief police reports including incidents of stolen property, damaged vehicles, and other campus-related crimes in Lawrence. Category: informational content Subjects: campus incidents; police reports; student safety Confidence: 0.8 Title: ET Cetera Summary: Information about The University Daily Kansan including publication details, subscription rates, and submission guidelines for campus events. Category: informational content Subjects: newspaper information; publication details; subscription info Confidence: 0.9 Title: [advertisements] Advertisers include: Play It Again Sports; Norrell Services, Inc. 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.