====PAGE-LEVEL METADATA==== University Daily Kansan Page 0023_1 from reel: L 2348 (1953-01-14 to 1953-11-16) https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/145756 Title: Wilson to Promise 'Hands Off' Policy Summary: Charles E. Wilson promises to keep hands off government contracts with General Motors as he faces Senate confirmation hearings for defense secretary position. Category: national news Subjects: government appointments; defense policy; congressional confirmation Named Entities: Wilson, Charles E. [defense secretary]; Eisenhower, Dwight D. [president] Confidence: 0.9 Title: Eleanor OK's GOP Victory Summary: Eleanor Roosevelt comments on Dwight Eisenhower's victory, criticizing John Foster Dulles and expressing concerns about the Republican Party's direction. Category: national news Subjects: political commentary; party politics; election analysis Named Entities: Roosevelt, Eleanor [former first lady]; Eisenhower, Dwight D. [president]; Stevenson, Adlai E. [Democratic presidential candidate] Confidence: 0.85 Title: GOP Works on 1954 Campaign Summary: Republican National Chairman C. Wesley Roberts outlines campaign plans for 1954 congressional elections, noting organizational changes and strategy. Category: national news Subjects: political strategy; party organization; election planning Named Entities: Roberts, C. Wesley [GOP National Chairman]; Summers, Arthur E. [former GOP chairman] Confidence: 0.8 Title: Indo-China Rebels Hit French Posts Summary: Vietminh rebels launch attacks on French outposts in central Annam, with French forces responding to the assaults in the region. Category: national news Subjects: colonial conflict; Vietnamese independence; French Indochina Named Entities: Vietminh [rebel group] Confidence: 0.8 Title: 5-Hour Math Course Set for Spring Term Summary: University announces new 5-hour mathematics course for spring semester, designed for students needing additional math preparation. Category: campus news Subjects: academic curriculum; mathematics education; course offerings Named Entities: Price, Dr. G. Bailey [mathematics department chairman] Confidence: 0.9 Title: Positions Open for Magazine Summary: The Kansas Engineer magazine seeks staff positions for May 1953 issue, with applications due February 1 for various editorial roles. Category: campus news Subjects: student media; journalism opportunities; campus publications Named Entities: Engineer, The [student magazine]; Marvin, 201A [editor] Confidence: 0.85 Title: Fine Arts Junior Skirts Jibes; Carves First Stone Jayhawk Summary: George Knotts, junior in fine arts, creates first stone Jayhawk sculpture for University of Kansas, overcoming initial skepticism. Category: campus news Subjects: student art; university traditions; sculpture Named Entities: Knotts, George [art student]; Tefft, Elden [instructor of design] Confidence: 0.85 Title: Debators Win 2nd at Pittsburg Summary: University of Kansas debate team achieves second place at Pittsburg tournament, with individual team members recognized for their performances. Category: sports Subjects: academic competitions; debate tournaments; university teams Named Entities: Smith, Margaret [debate team member]; Lemon, Letty [debate team member]; Arnold, William [debate team member]; Bell, Hubert [debate team member] Confidence: 0.85 Title: Engineers Elect Page Conference Head for 1954 Summary: Engineering students elect Richard T. Page as head of preparations for the 1954 Page Conference, with about 80 persons expected to attend. Category: campus news Subjects: student leadership; engineering organizations; conference planning Named Entities: Page, Richard T. [elected head]; Ericson, Eric [soil bacteriologist] Confidence: 0.8 Title: [comic strips] Category: comic strips Confidence: 0.7 Title: [advertisements] Advertisers include: Lawrence Surplus Category: advertisements Confidence: 0.9 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.