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University Daily Kansan
Page 0336_1 from reel: L 2345 (1950-05-12 to 1951-04-10)
https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/148801

Title: Dewey Urges Total War Preparations
Summary: Governor Thomas E. Dewey calls for total war preparations, urging mobilization of national guard and economic controls to counter perceived threats from Russia.
Category: national news
Subjects: war preparations; national security; cold war; military policy
Named Entities: Dewey, Thomas E. [governor]
Confidence: 0.85

Title: Prices Rise as Controls Near
Summary: Merchants and industrial firms raise prices in anticipation of government price controls, with increases reported in whiskey, automobiles, and food items across the nation.
Category: local news
Subjects: economic controls; inflation; consumer prices; retail industry
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Inter-Dorm Plans Carolling Party
Summary: Women living in dormitories invited to caroling party on December 18, with plans for hot chocolate and doughnuts at Corbin Hall.
Category: campus news
Subjects: student housing; campus events; student organizations
Confidence: 0.9

Title: Scholarship Halls May Be Finished by Fall
Summary: Three new scholarship halls under construction at Alumni Place, with completion expected by fall. The Martin K. Eby Construction company is handling the project.
Category: campus news
Subjects: university housing; scholarship programs; campus construction
Named Entities: Eby, Martin K. [contractor]
Confidence: 0.85

Title: Package Embargoes Caused by Walkouts
Summary: Trainmen walkouts across the nation causing package embargoes, affecting mail and rail transport of Christmas packages and war goods for Korea.
Category: national news
Subjects: labor disputes; transportation; Korean War; supply chain
Confidence: 0.8

Title: 500 a-Bombs Could Win War
Summary: Atomic energy expert Stafford Warren suggests that dropping 500 atomic bombs could win the war, though he notes potential long-range contamination effects.
Category: national news
Subjects: nuclear weapons; Cold War; military strategy; atomic energy
Named Entities: Warren, Stafford [atomic energy expert]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Will Play Carols Again
Summary: Traditional Christmas carols will be played from the tower of the Museum of Natural History, with performances scheduled for December 15-20.
Category: campus news
Subjects: campus traditions; holiday events; student activities
Confidence: 0.9

Title: Violent Tremors on KU Seismograph
Summary: Violent earth tremors from an earthquake off the west coast of Mexico recorded on University of Kansas seismograph, with tremors continuing into Thursday.
Category: local news
Subjects: earthquakes; seismology; natural disasters; University of Kansas
Named Entities: Partridge, Sanborn [instructor]
Confidence: 0.85

Title: Metallurgist Talks on Safety Measures
Summary: Robert T. Howard, chief metallurgist for Black, Sivalls and Bryson Company, discusses safety measures in the metallurgy industry at American Society of Tool Engineers meeting.
Category: features/profiles
Subjects: industrial safety; metallurgy; engineering; workplace safety
Named Entities: Howard, Robert T. [chief metallurgist]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Three From Kansas on Casualty List
Summary: Department of Defense announces three Kansans on Korean War casualty list: Fannie Major Harris (wounded), Glenn A. Smith (wounded), and Donald E. McKinney (injured).
Category: campus news
Subjects: Korean War; casualties; military service; University of Kansas
Named Entities: Harris, Fannie Major [wounded]; Smith, Glenn A. [wounded]; McKinney, Donald E. [injured]
Confidence: 0.85

Title: Alderson Tours Schools in Northwestern Kansas
Summary: Donald K. Alderson, assistant dean of men, tours schools in northwestern Kansas and confers with seniors during his visit.
Category: features/profiles
Subjects: education; school administration; University of Kansas
Named Entities: Alderson, Donald K. [assistant dean]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: 17 of 22 in Poll Favor Drafting at Least Some College Men
Summary: University Daily Kansan poll shows 17 of 22 persons favor drafting college men, with various opinions on exemptions and timing collected from students and staff.
Category: campus news
Subjects: military draft; college students; public opinion; Korean War
Confidence: 0.85

Title: [advertisements]
Category: advertisements
Confidence: 0.9

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