====PAGE-LEVEL METADATA==== University Daily Kansan Page 0431 from reel: NP 7213 (1997-04-01 to 1997-07-23) https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/63873 Title: Hong Kong Joins China Summary: Coverage of Hong Kong's reunification with China, featuring student and faculty perspectives on human rights and economic implications for the University of Kansas community. Category: national news Subjects: international relations; hong kong; china; human rights; economy Named Entities: Cheung, Wing [KU student]; Lande, Carl [professor]; Dardess, John [professor] Confidence: 0.9 Title: Smoke Inhalation Kills Engineering Student Summary: A KU engineering student died from smoke inhalation after a fire in his apartment, with details about the incident and response from authorities. Category: local news Subjects: student safety; fire accidents; engineering students Named Entities: Hamman, Daniel J. [student] Confidence: 0.85 Title: Two Airplane Makers Get Approval to Merge Summary: Federal Trade Commission approval of merger between Boeing Co. and McDonnell Douglas Corp., creating the world's largest aerospace company. Category: national news Subjects: business mergers; aviation industry; boeing; mcdonnell douglas Confidence: 0.8 Title: Tough-Guy Movie Actor Mitchum Dies at 79 Summary: Obituary of Robert Mitchum, legendary film actor known for tough-guy roles in classics like "Night of the Hunter" and "Cape Fear". Category: arts Subjects: film industry; actor deaths; hollywood Named Entities: Mitchum, Robert [actor] Confidence: 0.85 Title: Renovations to Decrease Parking Spaces Summary: Article about parking lot renovations at Jayhawk Towers that will reduce available spaces, affecting student residents and commuters. Category: campus news Subjects: university facilities; parking; construction Named Entities: Miller, Tamara [staff writer]; Hultine, Donna [assistant director] Confidence: 0.8 Title: Quantrill's: Antique Market Closes Its Doors After 26 Years of Business Summary: Local antique market Quantrill's closes after 26 years in business, marking the end of an era for Lawrence commerce. Category: local news Subjects: local businesses; antique markets; lawrence commerce Confidence: 0.75 Title: Human Rights, Economy Issues for University Summary: Discussion of how Hong Kong's reunification with China might affect University of Kansas students and academic programs. Category: campus news Subjects: international education; hong kong; china; academic freedom Named Entities: Winter, Tom [staff writer]; Chan, Leo [graduate student] Confidence: 0.75 Title: Down Come the Walls Summary: Photo and article about the demolition of the old parking garage at Jayhawk Towers to make way for new facilities. Category: campus news Subjects: campus construction; parking facilities; university infrastructure Confidence: 0.7 Title: Jaycees Organize Fireworks Display Summary: Lawrence Jaycees plan Independence Day fireworks display over the Kansas River, featuring live music and community activities. Category: local news Subjects: community events; independence day; fireworks; lawrence jaycees Named Entities: Heine, Lana [event organizer] Confidence: 0.8 Title: Debate Regarding Evaluations Continues Summary: Ongoing debate about faculty evaluation processes at KU, with Student Senate seeking legal advice and faculty expressing concerns. Category: campus news Subjects: academic freedom; faculty evaluations; student senate; open records Named Entities: Miller, Tamara [staff writer]; Sullivan, Scott [student senate president]; Banks, Betty [associate professor] Confidence: 0.8 Title: Today Summary: Daily weather forecast showing high of 90° and low of 66°, along with brief event listings and announcements. Category: informational content Subjects: weather forecast; temperature; local events Confidence: 0.7 Title: [advertisements] Advertisers include: Jaycees Category: advertisements Confidence: 0.9 Title: [classifieds] Category: classifieds Confidence: 0.9 Title: [comic strips] Category: comic strips Confidence: 0.9 Title: [puzzles/games] Category: puzzles/games 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.