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University Daily Kansan
Page 0119 from reel: L 3150 (1989-02-23 to 1989-07-26)
https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/78837

Title: Muslim Adviser Opposes Death Threat
Summary: Muslim adviser Jeffrey Lang speaks out against death threats issued for author Salman Rushdie over his book "The Satanic Verses," addressing concerns about religious expression and academic freedom on campus.
Category: campus news
Subjects: religious freedom; free speech; student organizations; academic freedom
Named Entities: Lang, Jeffrey [Muslim adviser]; Rushdie, Salman [author]
Confidence: 0.9

Title: Hiring Procedures at KJHK Could Put Its Funding at Risk
Summary: Concerns about KJHK's hiring practices could jeopardize the student radio station's funding, as former employees and committee members raise questions about fairness in employment decisions.
Category: campus news
Subjects: student media; university funding; employment practices; radio station
Named Entities: Niemann, Candy [staff writer]; McGuire, Tina [former employee]; Warren, Pat [co-chairman]
Confidence: 0.85

Title: Bookstores Say Rushdie's Book in High Demand
Summary: Local bookstores report high demand for Salman Rushdie's "The Satanic Verses" following controversy and death threats against the author, with students and community members seeking copies.
Category: campus news
Subjects: book sales; controversial literature; academic freedom
Named Entities: Rushdie, Salman [author]; Hoseini, Mohammed [student]
Confidence: 0.85

Title: $2 Million Approved for Regents Center
Summary: The Kansas Legislature approves $2 million in funding for the proposed Regents Center, a new facility that will house classrooms, laboratories, and offices for expanded academic programs.
Category: campus news
Subjects: university funding; campus construction; academic facilities
Named Entities: Morgan, Alan [staff writer]; Harder, Joseph [committee chairman]; Hayden, Mike [governor]
Confidence: 0.9

Title: Eastern Offers Union New Proposal
Summary: Eastern Airlines presents a new contract proposal to its machinists union in an attempt to avert a potential strike, as negotiations continue amid financial pressures on the airline.
Category: national news
Subjects: labor negotiations; airline industry; union contracts
Named Entities: Eastern Airlines; Bush, George [President]; Haber, Wally [union official]
Confidence: 0.85

Title: Unions and Airlines Await Bush's Answer
Summary: Union officials and airline representatives await President Bush's response to labor disputes in the airline industry, particularly concerning Eastern Airlines and potential government intervention.
Category: national news
Subjects: labor relations; airline industry; government intervention
Named Entities: Bush, George [President]; Reagan, Ronald [former President]; Lorenzo, Frank [Eastern Airlines chairman]
Confidence: 0.8

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