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University Daily Kansan
Page 0242_2 from reel: L 746 (1969-02-04 to 1969-07-29)
https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/74180

Title: Soviet Missiles Now a Threat
Summary: Nixon administration presents case for antiballistic missile system as Soviet missile threat grows, with Senate approval sought for deployment.
Category: national news
Subjects: cold war; nuclear weapons; Soviet Union; United States foreign policy
Named Entities: Nixon, Richard [president]; Laird, Melvin R. [defense secretary]; Packard, David [deputy]
Confidence: 0.9

Title: Truce Almost Stopped
Summary: Cuba and Communist China attempted to prevent cease-fire in 1967 Middle East war, with Egyptian newspaper reporting on international efforts.
Category: national news
Subjects: Middle East; Egypt; Cuba; China; cease-fire
Confidence: 0.8

Title: SFS Boycott Ends
Summary: Long violent student boycott at San Francisco State College ends with student leaders claiming victory after demands met.
Category: national news
Subjects: student protests; civil rights; San Francisco State College
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Pike to Probe Pueblo
Summary: Rep. Otis G. Pike's subcommittee to investigate why Air Force advised not to contact South Koreans when spy ship Pueblo seized.
Category: national news
Subjects: North Korea; United States military; congressional investigations
Named Entities: Pike, Otis G. [congressman]; Wheeler, Earle G. [chairman]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Reds Attack Planes
Summary: Communist gunners push nationwide offensive, destroying or damaging 20 American warplanes in one week.
Category: national news
Subjects: Vietnam War; Communist forces; military operations
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Soviets Propose Ban
Summary: Soviet Union indicates willingness to compromise on treaty banning nuclear weapons from world's seabeds.
Category: national news
Subjects: Cold War; nuclear weapons; disarmament
Named Entities: Alexei A. Roschin [Soviet disarmament negotiator]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Eight Girls Named to Squad in Pom Pon Tryout Last Night
Summary: Eight girls selected for 1969-70 pom pon squad after tryouts judged on appearance, coordination, rhythm, stage presence, vivaciousness, and creativity.
Category: sports
Subjects: cheerleading; student activities;  tryouts
Named Entities: Olson, assistant football coach; Bari Sue Robinson, Kansas City, Mo.; Shirley Gossett, Overland Park senior; R. Lyle Hartman, Los Angeles junior; John Geissal, Prairie Village junior; Fred McElhenie, associate dean of men; Stephanie Schoeneberg, Frosh Hawks president; Bob Sanders, assistant professor of biology and physics
Confidence: 0.9

Title: Photo: 1969-70 Pom Pon Squad
Summary: Black and white photograph showing members of the newly selected pom pon squad performing dance routine.
Category: photos/graphics
Confidence: 0.9

Title: UDK News Roundup
Summary: Collection of brief international news items from United Press International covering truce efforts, student boycotts, military probes, and Cold War developments.
Category: national news
Subjects: international news; current events
Confidence: 0.8

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