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University Daily Kansan
Page 0242_2 from reel: L 2348 (1953-01-14 to 1953-11-16)
https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/145317

Title: Machine to Improve Daily Kansan Photos
Summary: New electronically operated machine installed at the Daily Kansan will improve photo reproduction capabilities, allowing better pictures in shorter time periods.
Category: campus news
Subjects: newspaper technology; photography equipment; journalism education
Named Entities: Harris Smith [photography instructor]; Victor J. Danilov [Daily Kansan news adviser]
Confidence: 0.9

Title: Plane Down in Cascades
Summary: West-bound military transport plane with 22 passengers and three crew members crashed in the Cascade mountains southeast of Seattle, with search operations underway.
Category: national news
Subjects: aviation accidents; military transport; search and rescue
Named Entities: Capt. A.J. Lerette Jr. [pilot]
Confidence: 0.85

Title: $10 Billion Military Cut Seen by Taft
Summary: Senator Robert A. Taft believes the nation's military program could be reduced by $10 billion next year through a tax cut, calling for 'complete investigation' of military spending.
Category: national news
Subjects: military budget; national defense; political policy
Named Entities: Robert A. Taft [senator]; Dwight D. Eisenhower [president]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Alvin McCoy to Speak to Kansan Board Fete
Summary: Kansas City Star correspondent Alvin S. McCoy will be principal speaker at the annual Kansan Board dinner on May 16, sponsored by the School of Journalism and William Allen White Foundation.
Category: campus news
Subjects: journalism education; university events; media professionals
Named Entities: Alvin S. McCoy [Kansas City Star correspondent]; William Allen White [journalism foundation]
Confidence: 0.85

Title: Prisoners Start Jolting Trip Down Freedom Road
Summary: Sick and disabled Allied prisoners begin journey toward freedom from Panmunjom, Korea, with United Nations officers concerned about their health during the 200-mile trip to freedom camps.
Category: national news
Subjects: Korean War; prisoner exchange; United Nations
Named Entities: Panmunjom [Korean DMZ location]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: 33 Entries in Relay March
Summary: Thirty-three floats and eight bands will participate in the Kansas Relays parade to be held Saturday from 6th to 11th on Massachusetts street, with KU band and other university groups involved.
Category: campus news
Subjects: university events; student activities; athletics
Confidence: 0.85

Title: 'Grapes of Wrath' Slated for Tomorrow
Summary: Film version of John Steinbeck's novel 'The Grapes of Wrath' will be shown at 7:30 p.m. in the Kansas Union auditorium as part of an American Civilization Film series.
Category: arts
Subjects: film screenings; literature adaptations; campus events
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Platform of Pledges Approved by FACTS
Summary: FACTS party approves platform covering student welfare, academic affairs, publications, extracurricular activities, and student government, including proposals for higher student wages and academic freedom.
Category: campus news
Subjects: student government; academic affairs; campus politics
Named Entities: Franklin Murphy [chancellor]; Will Adams [graduate student]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Practice Test Set for Western Civ
Summary: Preliminary Western Civilization examinations will be given at 7:30 p.m. today and tomorrow, covering units 1-5 and 6-10, with non-credit exams available for those enrolled in the course.
Category: campus news
Subjects: academic testing; university courses; examinations
Confidence: 0.8

Title: STE-RIKE!—Wayne Tiemeyer, Kansas Pitcher, Misses a Fast Ball in the Baseball Game With Wichita Yesterday, KU Won, 13-0.
Summary: Kansas pitcher Wayne Tiemeyer misses a fast ball in baseball game against Wichita, with KU winning 13-0. Tiemeyer pitched five scoreless innings before being relieved by John Brose.
Category: sports
Subjects: college baseball; athletic competitions; team sports
Named Entities: Wayne Tiemeyer [Kansas pitcher]; John Brose [Shocker pitcher]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Weather
Summary: Winter lingered at Goodland last night with 30-degree temperature, but Kansas is expected to have fair weather with spring showers predicted for central and eastern Kansas.
Category: informational content
Subjects: weather forecasts; seasonal conditions; regional weather
Confidence: 0.75

Title: [advertisements]
Category: advertisements
Confidence: 0.9

Title: [classifieds]
Category: classifieds
Confidence: 0.9

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