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University Daily Kansan
Page 0698_1 from reel: NP 13607 (2004-08-16 to 2004-12-09)
https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/51643

Title: Whooping Cough Cases on the Rise in Kansas, Especially Among Children
Summary: State health officials report significant increase in whooping cough cases in Kansas, particularly among children under 8 years old, with 90 confirmed cases and 58 possible cases reported compared to 23 cases in 2003.
Category: local news
Subjects: public health; disease outbreaks; child health; vaccination; healthcare
Named Entities: Watson, Sharon [spokeswoman]; Chrisman-Smith, Cindy [health director]
Confidence: 0.85

Title: Queers and Allies Jumps on the Calendar Bandwagon
Summary: The University of Kansas Queers and Allies group is creating a calendar to promote equal rights, featuring diverse models and traditional pictures that match the seasons, scheduled for release in Fall 2005.
Category: campus news
Subjects: student organizations; LGBTQ+ advocacy; campus events; diversity initiatives
Named Entities: Manning, Jimmie [Queers treasurer]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Former Westar Executives Close to Hearing Final Verdict
Summary: Federal fraud trial for two former Westar executives nears conclusion, with both facing 40 counts each and potential 10-year prison sentences if convicted.
Category: local news
Subjects: legal proceedings; corporate fraud; energy industry
Named Entities: Wittig, David [former Westar chief executive]; Lake, Douglas [former executive vice president]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Photo: The Festival of Lights
Summary: Photo showing students celebrating the first night of Hanukkah with traditional Jewish cuisine at the Hillel House, 940 Mississippi St.
Category: photos/graphics
Subjects: cultural events; Jewish traditions; Hanukkah celebration
Named Entities: Lipsky, Danny [Lawrence junior]; Karlin, Nate [Lawrence junior]; Marietta, Ga. [junior]; Soboc, Dori [Lawrence sophomore]
Confidence: 0.9

Title: Weather
Summary: Today: 54°/28°, Spectacular! Tomorrow: 55°/31°, Still Sunny. Saturday: 53°/28°, Above Normal. Sunday: 44°/31°, A Bit Cooler.
Category: informational content
Subjects: weather forecast; temperature predictions
Confidence: 0.9

Title: Library Hours
Summary: KU Libraries extended hours during finals: 24-Hour Study Hall available, Watson Study Hall open until 3 a.m., free beverages available.
Category: informational content
Subjects: academic resources; study facilities; library services
Confidence: 0.85

Title: [advertisements]
Advertisers include: Fat's; KUJH-TV News; KU Libraries; KU Info
Category: advertisements
Confidence: 0.9

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