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University Daily Kansan
Page 0645 from reel: L 2814 (1985-12-06 to 1986-07-23)
https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/83934

Title: Punishment Fits Crime
Summary: Opinion piece discussing baseball commissioner Peter Ueberroth's decision to suspend players for drug use, arguing that punishment should fit the crime and that suspensions without pay are appropriate.
Category: opinion
Subjects: sports; drug policy; baseball; athletes
Named Entities: Ueberroth, Peter [baseball commissioner]
Confidence: 0.9

Title: Contra Aid May Prevent Need for War
Summary: Guest column by Phill Kline arguing that providing aid to Contra forces in Nicaragua could prevent the need for direct U.S. military intervention in the region.
Category: opinion
Subjects: foreign policy; Nicaragua; U.S. intervention; Central America
Named Entities: Kline, Phill [guest columnist]
Confidence: 0.85

Title: Dangerous Habit
Summary: Opinion piece warning about the dangers of smokeless tobacco, particularly targeting young people who may be influenced by advertising to view it as an acceptable alternative to cigarettes.
Category: opinion
Subjects: smoking; public health; tobacco industry; youth
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Getting the Hint
Summary: Opinion piece analyzing South Korean President Chun Doo Hwan's response to political pressure, including the release of political prisoners and moves toward democratic reform.
Category: opinion
Subjects: South Korea; political change; democracy; human rights
Named Entities: Chun Doo Hwan [South Korean President]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Bottom Line: Seat Belts Save Lives
Summary: Guest column by Jaime Prieto arguing that seat belt use should be mandatory, presenting statistical evidence that seat belts save lives and reduce injuries in automobile accidents.
Category: opinion
Subjects: traffic safety; seat belt laws; public health; automobile safety
Named Entities: Prieto, Jaime [guest columnist]
Confidence: 0.85

Title: Praise From Coach
Summary: Opinion piece featuring praise from KU head basketball coach Larry Brown for the student support and atmosphere at Allen Field House during basketball games.
Category: opinion
Subjects: basketball; KU athletics; student support; sports fans
Named Entities: Brown, Larry [head basketball coach]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Theologian Supported
Summary: Opinion piece supporting a KU theologian who faced criticism, arguing for academic freedom and the importance of diverse viewpoints in academic discourse.
Category: opinion
Subjects: academic freedom; theology; KU faculty; controversy
Confidence: 0.75

Title: Statistics Misleading
Summary: Opinion piece critiquing statistical claims about the effectiveness of raising the drinking age, arguing that the data may be misleading and that other factors contribute to traffic safety.
Category: opinion
Subjects: statistics; drinking age; traffic safety; alcohol policy
Confidence: 0.75

Title: Editorial Cartoons
Summary: Series of editorial cartoons addressing various political and social issues, including references to Star Wars, communism, and school prayers.
Category: editorial cartoon
Subjects: political commentary; social issues; humor
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Mailbox
Summary: Collection of reader letters to the editor addressing various topics including campus issues, political commentary, and community concerns.
Category: letter
Subjects: reader feedback; university issues; community concerns
Confidence: 0.7

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