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University Daily Kansan
Page 0919 from reel: L 3015 (1986-12-03 to 1987-07-29)
https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/85060

Title: House Passes Bill Giving Scholars Credit
Summary: The Kansas state House passes a bill to give National Merit Scholars credit if they work in the state after graduation, with Gov. Mike Hayden pushing the legislation.
Category: campus news
Subjects: education policy; scholarships; state legislation
Named Entities: Hayden, Mike [governor]; Knopp, Joe [state representative]; Branson, D-Lawrence [state representative]; Charlton, Betty Jo [state representative]; Solbach, John [state representative]; Winter Jr., Wint [state senator]
Confidence: 0.85

Title: Overdue Books Nothing New to Libraries
Summary: Article discusses the issue of overdue library books at KU, with statistics showing approximately 50% of books checked out are returned late, and the library's fine system.
Category: campus news
Subjects: library services; student behavior; academic resources
Named Entities: Simmons, Kendall [library circulation head]; Armbrister, Pattie [circulation head]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: U.S. Society Is Individualistic, Writer Says
Summary: Sociology professor Robert Bellah delivers lecture at Woodruff Auditorium discussing American society's individualistic nature and its impact on community.
Category: campus news
Subjects: sociology; American culture; academic lectures
Named Entities: Bellah, Robert [sociology professor]; Antonio, Robert [sociology professor]; Shelton, Robert [associate professor]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: County Ends Investigation of KU Deaths
Summary: Douglas County District Attorney's office closes investigation into deaths of four KU students killed in a train accident in March.
Category: local news
Subjects: crime investigation; student safety; law enforcement
Confidence: 0.75

Title: Students Receive Mellon Fellowships
Summary: Three KU students receive Mellon Fellowships in the Humanities, a national award intended to encourage students to pursue careers in higher education.
Category: campus news
Subjects: academic awards; student achievements; humanities
Named Entities: Creese, Anna [student]; O'Rourke, Michael [student]; Slind, Michael [student]
Confidence: 0.75

Title: KU Debater Chosen as Country's Best
Summary: KU student John Culver is selected as one of the two outstanding debaters in the country at the National Debate Tournament.
Category: campus news
Subjects: academic competition; debate; student achievements
Named Entities: Culver, John [student]; Lopez, George [student]; Ellis, Steve [student]; Pick, Barry [student]
Confidence: 0.75

Title: Applicants Sought for SUA Board Post
Summary: Student Union Activities is accepting applications for an indoor recreation board member position.
Category: campus news
Subjects: student government; campus leadership; elections
Named Entities: Colbert, Craig A. [student]
Confidence: 0.7

Title: Applications Due for Financial Grants
Summary: Area health and human service agencies announce applications for 1987-88 financial grants from United Fund of Douglas County are due by April 10.
Category: campus news
Subjects: financial aid; student support; community resources
Confidence: 0.7

Title: Overseas Traveling Increases This Year
Summary: Article reports increase in U.S. citizens traveling abroad, with specific focus on KU students participating in study abroad programs.
Category: local news
Subjects: travel trends; study abroad; tourism
Named Entities: Corey, Roger [writer]; Farmer, Cheryl [passport office director]; Gwin, Mary Elizabeth [study abroad director]
Confidence: 0.75

Title: [advertisements]
Advertisers include: Mike Rundle for Lawrence Committee; Recreation Services; The Sanctuary
Category: advertisements
Confidence: 1.0

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