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University Daily Kansan
Page 0848 from reel: L 3198 (1989-11-15 to 1990-07-25)
https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/96127

Title: Infection Hits Fraternity Member
Summary: A Sigma Nu fraternity member at KU is hospitalized with meningitis, with health officials monitoring other members for symptoms and providing preventive treatment.
Category: campus news
Subjects: meningitis outbreak; fraternity health; university health services
Named Entities: Yockey, Charles [health official]; Watkins, Memorial Health Center
Confidence: 0.9

Title: Poindexter's Trial Begins With Dramatic Statements
Summary: John Poindexter's trial for his role in the Iran-Contra affair begins with dramatic statements about rewriting history of the affair, as prosecutor Dan Webb presents evidence.
Category: national news
Subjects: Iran-Contra affair; political trials; government corruption
Named Entities: Poindexter, John M.; North, Oliver; Webb, Dan [prosecutor]; Reagan, Ronald
Confidence: 0.85

Title: AP Chooses Roy Williams as Big 8 Coach of the Year
Summary: Associated Press selects KU basketball coach Roy Williams as Big Eight Conference Coach of the Year for his team's performance during the season.
Category: sports
Subjects: college basketball; coaching awards; Big Eight Conference
Named Entities: Williams, Roy [basketball coach]; Reid, Molly [reporter]
Confidence: 0.9

Title: Transportation Plan Policy Calls for More Fees, Tolls
Summary: President Bush announces transportation policy calling for increased user fees and tolls to fund infrastructure improvements across the United States.
Category: local news
Subjects: transportation policy; user fees; infrastructure funding
Named Entities: Bush, George [president]; Samuel Skinner [Transportation Secretary]
Confidence: 0.85

Title: Financial Aid Company's Mail Must Go Through, Judge Rules
Summary: A federal judge rules that the U.S. Postal Service cannot withhold mail from a financial aid company that offers services to college students.
Category: campus news
Subjects: financial aid; legal rulings; postal regulations
Named Entities: Lancaster, Kathryn [reporter]; Judith Keep [judge]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Senate Says No to Tightening Clean Air Bill
Summary: The Senate rejects a proposal to tighten controls on toxic air pollution, with senators expressing concerns about the bill's impact on emissions.
Category: national news
Subjects: environmental policy; clean air legislation; congressional votes
Named Entities: Lautenberg, Frank [senator]; Max Baucus, D-Mont. [senator]
Confidence: 0.85

Title: Photo: Chuck Cornelius Practices Jumps on Skateboard
Summary: Photo of Chuck Cornelius of Lawrence practicing skateboard jumps on a ramp near Wescoe Hall while waiting for friends.
Category: photos/graphics
Subjects: campus life; student activities; skateboarding
Confidence: 0.9

Title: Symptoms of Meningitis
Summary: Informational box listing symptoms of meningitis, including neurological complications, fever, stiff neck, and other warning signs.
Category: informational content
Subjects: health information; disease symptoms; public health
Confidence: 0.9

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