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University Daily Kansan
Page 0264_1 from reel: L 2344 (1949-10-11 to 1950-05-11)
https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/150174

Title: Fight Against Canker Worms Should Begin Immediately
Summary: Dr. Charles D. Michener, state entomologist at the University of Kansas, advises immediate action against canker worms that threaten elm trees in the region.
Category: campus news
Subjects: agriculture; pest control; university research
Named Entities: Michener, Charles D. [entomologist]
Confidence: 0.85

Title: Truman Asks Congress to Pass More Tax Bills
Summary: President Truman requests Congress to pass additional tax legislation to support government spending and economic recovery efforts.
Category: national news
Subjects: taxation; federal government; economic policy
Named Entities: Truman, Harry S. [president]
Confidence: 0.9

Title: Old Mining Center Refuses to Become Ghost Town
Summary: Historic Creede, Colorado mining town resists becoming a ghost town despite declining silver prices, with efforts to maintain economic viability.
Category: local news
Subjects: mining industry; economic development; Colorado history
Named Entities: Creede, Colo. [location]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Women Can Get Officer Ratings
Summary: University women graduates may now receive regular commissions in the Women's Army Corps under a new program announced by the army secretary.
Category: campus news
Subjects: military; women's education; career opportunities
Named Entities: Gordon, Gray [secretary of the army]; Chancellor Dean W. Malott
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Detective, Always Unarmed, to Retire After 34 Years
Summary: John Cordes, a New York City detective who never carried a gun during his 34-year career, is set to retire, having solved numerous cases through intelligence and strategy.
Category: features/profiles
Subjects: law enforcement; career profiles; New York City police
Named Entities: Cordes, John [detective]
Confidence: 0.85

Title: Kansan Calendar of Coming Events
Summary: Upcoming events at the University of Kansas including basketball games, dances, concerts, and academic meetings scheduled for January.
Category: calendar/listings
Subjects: campus events; university activities; student life
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Little Man on Campus
Summary: A humorous cartoon feature depicting student life at the University of Kansas, showing interactions between students and faculty.
Category: features/profiles
Subjects: humor; campus life; student experiences
Confidence: 0.75

Title: Chocolate Soda Costs One Customer $11.25
Summary: A Pennsylvania man is ordered to pay $11.25 for a chocolate soda after refusing to pay, leading to a court case.
Category: local news
Subjects: consumer issues; legal cases; food service
Named Entities: Specter, Harry [customer]; Lease, Charles E. [alderman]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Three Teachers, Two Students Attend Mathematics Meeting
Summary: University representatives attend the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics meeting in Wichita, including faculty and students from the mathematics department.
Category: other
Subjects: academic conferences; mathematics education; university faculty
Named Entities: Smith, G. W. [professor]; Ulmer, G. [assistant professor]; Stewart, Miss Minnie [instructor]; Blake, Phil [education senior]; Gerhardt, Patricia [college junior]
Confidence: 0.75

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