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University Daily Kansan
Page 0349_2 from reel: L 762 (1976-11-09 to 1977-08-04)
https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/91342

Title: Faculty Pay Increase Cut in House Committee Action
Summary: The Kansas House Ways and Means Committee cut a request for faculty pay increases, reducing the proposed 7% increase to 6% and making other funding cuts to University of Kansas operations.
Category: campus news
Subjects: university faculty; salary negotiations; state legislature; academic funding
Named Entities: Dykes, Archie [chancellor]; Bennett, Robert [state representative]; Conard, John [regents executive officer]
Confidence: 0.9

Title: Senate Kills Marijuana Bill, 19-17
Summary: The Kansas Senate defeated a bill that would have reduced penalties for marijuana possession, with opponents arguing it would lead to increased drug use and supporters claiming current laws are too harsh.
Category: local news
Subjects: drug policy; state legislation; marijuana laws; criminal justice
Named Entities: Glover, Mike [state senator]; Norvell, Joseph [state senator]; Vermillion, John [state senator]
Confidence: 0.85

Title: Plane Explodes on Georgia Highway; 71 Dead
Summary: A Southern Airways DC-9 plane carrying 81 passengers and crew exploded and crashed on a Georgia highway, killing 71 people in what authorities described as a catastrophic failure.
Category: national news
Subjects: aviation accidents; transportation disasters; fatal incidents; southern united states
Named Entities: McKenzie, William [pilot]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Computer Use O.K. Despite Charge
Summary: The Committee to Retain Commission-Manager Government ruled that using a publicly owned computer for political purposes was legal, despite charges that it violated city policy.
Category: campus news
Subjects: university technology; computer policy; academic freedom; information access
Named Entities: Kaplan, Mark [spokesman]; Wildgen, Mike [assistant city manager]
Confidence: 0.75

Title: Campaign Footwork
Summary: Roger Martin, instructor of English, is shown on the campaign trail for a city council position, with the article noting varied responses from students and community members.
Category: features/profiles
Subjects: local elections; political campaigns; student involvement; campus politics
Named Entities: Martin, Roger [instructor of English]
Confidence: 0.7

Title: The Best Advice on Tax Forms Is to Follow Directions
Summary: A detailed guide to tax form preparation for students, emphasizing the importance of following directions carefully and seeking help when needed.
Category: informational content
Subjects: income tax; financial advice; student finances; tax preparation
Named Entities: McMullen, Joan [staff reporter]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: [advertisements]
Advertisers include: The Kansan; Kansan
Category: advertisements
Confidence: 0.9

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