====PAGE-LEVEL METADATA==== University Daily Kansan Page 0596_2 from reel: L 2347 (1952-03-07 to 1953-01-13) https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/145834 Title: 'Merry Widow' Slated for February Summary: University Theater production of Franz Lehar's 'The Merry Widow' scheduled for February 9-13 in Fraser theater, with details about cast and production team. Category: campus news Subjects: theater productions; university theater; student performances Named Entities: Knudson, Jerry [writer]; Newfield, John [director]; Lehar, Franz [composer] Confidence: 0.85 Title: Topeka Contractor Turns in Low Bid Summary: Topeka contractor Bruce Calder submitted lowest bid for steam piping at University power plant, with details about the bidding process and project scope. Category: campus news Subjects: university construction; contract bidding; campus development Named Entities: Calder, Bruce [contractor]; Slocumbe, Dr. Robert J. [researcher] Confidence: 0.8 Title: ASC Financial Report Released Summary: All Student Council financial report showing receipts and disbursements for November through January, including activity ticket sales and expenditures. Category: campus news Subjects: student government; financial management; university finances Named Entities: Anderson, Lyle [treasurer] Confidence: 0.8 Title: Life Magazine Pictures Graduate Summary: KU graduate Dr. Robert J. Slocumbe featured in Life magazine for his research on chemical advances in plastics, with details about his work. Category: features/profiles Subjects: academic achievement; scientific research; media coverage Named Entities: Slocumbe, Dr. Robert J. [researcher] Confidence: 0.8 Title: 'A Powerful Force in These Difficult Times' Summary: Chancellor Franklin D. Murphy discusses the importance of adult education and The Reader's Digest as a powerful force in shaping public thinking during difficult times. Category: editorial Subjects: adult education; public information; media influence Named Entities: Murphy, Franklin D. [chancellor] Confidence: 0.85 Title: [advertisements] Advertisers include: Motor-In; Ethan A. Smith Moving & Transfer Co.; Independent Laundry and Dry Cleaners; The Reader's Digest 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.