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University Daily Kansan
Page 1010 from reel: L 3286 (1991-04-26 to 1991-12-09)
https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/60605

Title: Landslides in the Philippines Leave 2,300 Dead
Summary: Major landslides in the Philippines caused by tropical storm Thelma killed approximately 2,300 people, with thousands more missing and homeless. The disaster occurred on Leyte Island, with Tacloban and Ormoc being hardest hit.
Category: national news
Subjects: natural disasters; Philippines; weather events; death toll
Named Entities: Philippines; Associated Press
Confidence: 0.9

Title: Policy Bans Blocking of Disabled Access Ramps
Summary: KU chancellor Richard Shankel signed a policy banning vehicles and obstacles from blocking disabled access ramps. The policy includes impounding bikes and other items that obstruct ramps, with enforcement beginning after a two-week grace period.
Category: local news
Subjects: accessibility; university policy; disabled students; ADA compliance
Named Entities: Shankel, Richard [chancellor]; Patrick, Stephanie [reporter]
Confidence: 0.85

Title: Record Lows Precede Season's Second Snow
Summary: Lawrence experienced record low temperatures and early snowfall in November, with forecasters predicting 2 inches of snow. The article discusses how students and residents are reacting to the unseasonable weather.
Category: local news
Subjects: weather; temperature records; November snow; Lawrence Kansas
Named Entities: Olson, Rochelle [reporter]; Wavrin, Robert [forecaster]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Former KU Marching Band Director Dies After Heart Attack
Summary: Russell Wiley, who directed the KU Marching Band for 35 years, died of a heart attack. The article includes tributes from colleagues and former students, noting his impact on the university's music program.
Category: campus news
Subjects: university faculty; music department; obituaries; KU history
Named Entities: Wiley, Russell [former director]; Shaffer, Tom [colleague]
Confidence: 0.85

Title: Federal Reserve Cuts Discount Rate to 18-Year Low
Summary: The Federal Reserve announced an 18-year low discount rate of 4.75% in an effort to stimulate the economy. The article discusses the impact on consumer borrowing and economic recovery efforts.
Category: national news
Subjects: economy; interest rates; Federal Reserve; monetary policy
Named Entities: Associated Press; Bush, George [president]
Confidence: 0.9

Title: After Icy Road Conditions Caused a Three-Car Accident
Summary: A brief notice about a three-car accident on Louisiana Street caused by icy road conditions, with information about the individuals involved and their treatment at Lawrence Memorial Hospital.
Category: informational content
Subjects: traffic safety; weather impact; accidents; Lawrence Kansas
Confidence: 0.7

Title: Big Banks Drop Prime
Summary: A chart and brief text noting that major banks have dropped their prime lending rates following the Federal Reserve's discount rate cut, with rates falling to 7.5%.
Category: informational content
Subjects: banking; interest rates; economy; financial news
Confidence: 0.75

Title: Photo: Vehicles Parked on Snow-Covered Street
Summary: A photograph showing cars parked on a snow-covered street, illustrating the early November snowfall in Lawrence.
Category: photos/graphics
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Photo: Emergency Personnel Assisting Injured Person
Summary: A photograph showing emergency responders assisting an injured person following the three-car accident on Louisiana Street.
Category: photos/graphics
Confidence: 0.8

Title: [advertisements]
Category: advertisements
Confidence: 0.9

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