====PAGE-LEVEL METADATA==== University Daily Kansan Page 1079 from reel: L 3149 (1988-10-07 to 1989-02-22) https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/99124 Title: Missing Aircraft Prompts a Search Summary: A twin-engine plane with 10 people aboard disappeared during a flight from Las Vegas to Southern California, prompting an aerial search in mountainous terrain. Category: national news Subjects: aviation accidents; search and rescue; transportation safety Named Entities: Associated Press Confidence: 0.9 Title: KU Student to Lead Black Organization Summary: Andra Tippett, a Lawrence junior, was elected chairperson of the Big Eight Council on Black Student Government at the 12th Annual Big Eight Conference. Category: campus news Subjects: student leadership; university organizations; student government Named Entities: Tippett, Andra [student leader]; Lewis, John [student leader] Confidence: 0.85 Title: 15 City Candidates Speak at Forum Summary: Fifteen Lawrence City Commission candidates participated in a forum discussing local issues including the South Lawrence Trafficway proposal. Category: local news Subjects: local elections; political forums; city governance Named Entities: Hayden, Ellis [candidate]; Harris, Stan [candidate]; Dzwieulski, Ken [candidate] Confidence: 0.8 Title: Hayden Requests Margin Support Summary: Governor Mike Hayden requested continued funding for the Margin of Excellence program, which supports teaching positions and faculty salaries at KU. Category: campus news Subjects: university funding; higher education finance; academic programs Named Entities: Hayden, Mike [governor]; Winter Jr., Wint [state senator] Confidence: 0.85 Title: Photo: 'I'm Dreaming of a White Presidents' Day' Summary: A student walks through fresh snow on a pathway between Bailey and Strong halls on campus. Category: photos/graphics Subjects: winter weather; campus scenes; seasonal imagery Confidence: 0.9 Title: Group Endorses Three Candidates Summary: The Organization for Wise Leadership Political Action Committee endorsed three candidates for the Lawrence City Commission based on questionnaire responses. Category: local news Subjects: local elections; political endorsements; city commission Named Entities: Minkin, Phil [OWLPAC spokesperson] Confidence: 0.8 Title: Rushdie Saga Europe Boycotts Iran Summary: European Common Market ministers decided to withdraw ambassadors from Iran in response to the fatwa against Salman Rushdie and the Iranian government's stance. Category: national news Subjects: international relations; literature controversies; diplomatic relations Named Entities: Rushdie, Salman [author]; Khomeini, Ayatollah [Iranian leader] Confidence: 0.85 Title: Controversy Boosts Book's Marketability Summary: The controversy surrounding Salman Rushdie's 'The Satanic Verses' has significantly increased demand and sales of the book in stores. Category: features/profiles Subjects: literature; book publishing; controversial works Named Entities: Getz, Bill [bookstore manager]; Rushdie, Salman [author] Confidence: 0.8 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.