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University Daily Kansan
Page 1080 from reel: L 3015 (1986-12-03 to 1987-07-29)
https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/84899

Title: Pull Out of Compact Before Its Too Late
Summary: Columnist Christian Colbert argues against Kansas joining a compact for low-level radioactive waste disposal, citing concerns about environmental safety and state financial responsibility.
Category: opinion
Subjects: nuclear waste; radioactive disposal; environmental policy; state legislation
Named Entities: Colbert, Christian [columnist]
Confidence: 0.9

Title: Promoting Safe Sex
Summary: Opinion piece discussing the importance of comprehensive sex education for teenagers, parental involvement in sexual health decisions, and the role of contraception in preventing teen pregnancy.
Category: opinion
Subjects: sex education; parental notification; teen pregnancy prevention; contraception
Confidence: 0.85

Title: A Breath of Fresh Air
Summary: Column supporting new laws restricting smoking in public places, arguing that non-smokers' rights to clean air should be protected in restaurants and other public venues.
Category: opinion
Subjects: smoking regulations; public health; tobacco control; secondhand smoke
Confidence: 0.85

Title: Cleaning Up 'Dirty Harry'
Summary: Opinion piece criticizing 'make my day' laws that allow homeowners to use deadly force against intruders, arguing they promote violence rather than safety.
Category: opinion
Subjects: gun control; self-defense laws; criminal justice; home security
Confidence: 0.85

Title: City Has Rich History
Summary: Reader submission praising Lawrence's historical landmarks and suggesting the city should better promote its rich heritage and historical sites.
Category: opinion
Subjects: local history; Lawrence landmarks; community heritage; historical preservation
Named Entities: Hindman, Robert [writer]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Lacking Intelligence
Summary: Professor Beverly Boyd critiques what she sees as flawed reasoning in Supreme Court decisions regarding affirmative action and racial equality in education.
Category: opinion
Subjects: affirmative action; racial equality; educational opportunity; civil rights
Named Entities: Boyd, Beverly [professor of English]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Prank Not Amusing
Summary: Column about a prank that caused property damage, arguing that such actions are not humorous and have real consequences for victims.
Category: opinion
Subjects: pranks; property damage; neighborhood relations; personal responsibility
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Civil Liberties for All?
Summary: Professor George Wedge examines whether civil liberties are equally protected for all citizens, particularly minority groups and those with unpopular views.
Category: opinion
Subjects: civil liberties; constitutional rights; discrimination; equality
Named Entities: Wedge, George [associate professor of English and linguistics]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Looking for Purpose
Summary: Student column reflecting on the search for purpose and meaning during college years, discussing personal growth and finding one's place.
Category: opinion
Subjects: student life; purpose; identity; college experience
Named Entities: DeVore, Jon [Lawrence junior]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: [comic strips]
Category: comic strips
Confidence: 0.9

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