====PAGE-LEVEL METADATA==== University Daily Kansan Page 1045 from reel: L 3015 (1986-12-03 to 1987-07-29) https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/84934 Title: Journalist Analyzes Relearning of Values Summary: Journalist and critic Tom Wolfe spoke to University of Kansas students about changing values in the 20th century, discussing topics from his book 'The Right Stuff' and making predictions about the 21st century. Category: campus news Subjects: journalism; cultural values; university events; public speaking Named Entities: Wolfe, Tom [journalist and critic] Confidence: 0.9 Title: Filers Beat Midnight Tax Deadline Summary: Lawrence residents filed their 1986 tax returns at the last minute, with the post office remaining open late to accommodate taxpayers. Most returns were filed by midnight to avoid penalties. Category: local news Subjects: taxation; local government; community events; law enforcement Confidence: 0.8 Title: Regents Examine Budget Increases for Universities Summary: The Kansas Board of Regents is considering a three-year plan to increase funding for state universities, with the goal of bringing university financing up to the national average. The plan would adjust university budgets for enrollment changes and raise faculty salaries. Category: campus news Subjects: university finance; academic governance; state funding; education policy Named Entities: Corey, Roger [staff writer] Confidence: 0.85 Title: Mall Referendum Proponents Consider Downtown Options Summary: Proponents of a downtown mall referendum are considering alternative locations after their initial proposal was rejected by Lawrence voters. The group is exploring options for a downtown development project. Category: campus news Subjects: urban development; community planning; local politics; public policy Named Entities: Cohen, Todd [staff writer]; Minkin, Phil [Citizens for a Better Downtown]; Kende, Pat [Citizens for a Better Downtown] Confidence: 0.8 Title: Grad Student's Book Studies Edible Plants Summary: University of Kansas graduate student Kelly Kindsher has published a book on edible prairie plants, documenting over 100 species native to the Great Plains region. The book focuses on plants used by Native Americans and early settlers. Category: features/profiles Subjects: botany; academic research; prairie ecology; native plants Named Entities: Schrag, Paul [staff writer]; Kindsher, Kelly [graduate student] Confidence: 0.8 Title: Wet Relays Summary: Rain forced the cancellation of the 62nd Annual Kansas Relays, with the event being moved indoors. The article notes that Kansas holds three of the top five spots in the women's heptathlon. Category: sports Subjects: track and field; athletic competitions; weather impacts; university sports Confidence: 0.75 Title: Lone Protester Summary: A single person voiced opposition to proposed parking fee increases at a KU Parking Services public hearing. The article notes this was the only opposition voiced at the hearing. Category: campus news Subjects: university policies; student activism; parking fees; public hearings Confidence: 0.7 Title: Photo: Tom Wolfe Speaking at KU Summary: Photograph of journalist and critic Tom Wolfe speaking at the University of Kansas, accompanying the article about his talk on values. Category: photos/graphics Confidence: 0.9 Title: Photo: Mall Referendum Proponents Summary: Photograph of Phil Minkin and Pat Kende, founders of Citizens for a Better Downtown, accompanying the article about the mall referendum. Category: photos/graphics Confidence: 0.9 Title: [advertisements] Category: advertisements Confidence: 0.9 Title: [classifieds] Category: classifieds 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.