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University Daily Kansan
Page 0407_2 from reel: L 2351 (1955-09-15 to 1956-05-22)
https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/141354

Title: Medical School Receives $39,981
Summary: The School of Medicine received a $39,981 grant from the National Fund for Medical Education, part of a larger $2.6 million distribution to medical schools nationwide.
Category: campus news
Subjects: university funding; medical education; grants
Named Entities: Murphy, Franklin D. [chancellor]; National Fund for Medical Education
Confidence: 0.9

Title: Asian Essay Contest Slated
Summary: The fourth annual Asian Student essay contest offers prizes of $50, $75, and $100 for essays on 'Change vs. Tradition in Asia: Is Compromise Possible?' with a March 15 deadline.
Category: campus news
Subjects: student competitions; academic events; cultural programs
Named Entities: Asian Student Association
Confidence: 0.85

Title: KU Gets Two $1,500 Grants From Monsanto Company
Summary: The University of Kansas received two $1,500 grants from Monsanto to support graduate research in pharmaceutical chemistry and chemistry.
Category: campus news
Subjects: university research; corporate funding; chemistry
Named Entities: Monsanto Chemical Company; Brewster, Dr. Ray Q. [chairman, chemistry department]
Confidence: 0.9

Title: Chemistry Project Grant Renewed
Summary: Dr. Ernest Griswold's U.S. Ordinance research project on salt effects on solubility received a fourth-year renewal grant.
Category: campus news
Subjects: research funding; chemistry; academic grants
Named Entities: Griswold, Dr. Ernest [associate professor, chemistry]
Confidence: 0.85

Title: Marterie Plays to Large Crowd
Summary: Ralph Marterie and his orchestra performed to a large crowd at the third annual 'Nightclub Party' on campus, playing popular tunes like 'Perdido' and 'Caravan'.
Category: features/profiles
Subjects: campus entertainment; music events; student activities
Named Entities: Marterie, Ralph [musician]
Confidence: 0.85

Title: He's No Flag Pole Sitter!
Summary: Alan Morris, a sophomore and Phi Delta Theta member, was found tied to a flagpole as part of a fraternity prank, leading to police involvement.
Category: campus news
Subjects: campus pranks; student activities; university police
Named Entities: Morris, Alan [sophomore]; Phi Delta Theta fraternity
Confidence: 0.8

Title: $75 Design Prize Won
Summary: C. Warren Bates won first prize in a residential design competition sponsored by the Kansas Concrete Masonry Association.
Category: campus news
Subjects: student competitions; architecture; design
Named Entities: Bates, C. Warren [architecture student]; Kansas Concrete Masonry Association
Confidence: 0.8

Title: KU TV Series on Health to Start Sunday on KMBC
Summary: The University of Kansas will launch a new health education television series called 'Highroads to Health' on KMBC-TV, featuring programs on various health topics.
Category: campus news
Subjects: university television; health education; media
Named Entities: Ruhr, Dr. David [audio-visual director, Medical Center]
Confidence: 0.85

Title: Fee Payment Deadline Due
Summary: Payment deadlines for university fees are listed by alphabetical schedule, with penalties for late payments and enrollment cancellation dates.
Category: informational content
Subjects: university administration; student services; deadlines
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Weather
Summary: Weather forecast for Lawrence, Kansas showing partly cloudy conditions with temperatures in the 50s.
Category: informational content
Subjects: weather forecasts; local conditions
Confidence: 0.7

Title: Roger Beth Funeral Held
Summary: Funeral services were held for Roger F. Beth, professor of journalism, at the Congregational Church with burial at Oak Hill Cemetery.
Category: announcement
Subjects: memorials; faculty deaths; campus events
Named Entities: Beth, Roger F. [professor of journalism]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: NEW FOUNDATION PRESIDENT—Rolla A. Clymer
Summary: Rolla A. Clymer was elected president of the William Allen White Foundation, with W. H. Martin and others joining the board.
Category: announcement
Subjects: foundation leadership; campus organizations
Named Entities: Clymer, Rolla A. [president, William Allen White Foundation]; Martin, W. H. [member, board]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Photo: Campus Event With Ralph Marterie Performing
Category: photos/graphics
Subjects: campus entertainment; music performances
Confidence: 0.7

Title: Photo: Chemistry Department Representatives With Monsanto Officials
Category: photos/graphics
Subjects: research funding; corporate partnerships; chemistry
Confidence: 0.7

Title: [advertisements]
Category: advertisements
Confidence: 0.6

Title: [classifieds]
Category: classifieds
Confidence: 0.6

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