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University Daily Kansan
Page 0238_2 from reel: L 2344 (1949-10-11 to 1950-05-11)
https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/150225

Title: Proposed Plans to Double Size of Student Union
Summary: Preliminary plans for expanding the University of Kansas Student Union building, including new additions and financing details.
Category: campus news
Subjects: university facilities; student union; campus development
Named Entities: Beal, George [director]; Jones, S. [vice president]; Watkins, Elizabeth M. [estate donor]
Confidence: 0.85

Title: Non-Profit Organization Operates Memorial Union
Summary: Article explaining how the Memorial Union building is managed by a private non-profit organization with board members including alumni, faculty, and students.
Category: campus news
Subjects: university administration; student organizations; memorial union
Named Entities: O'Connor, Kay [reporter]; Watkins, Elizabeth M. [estate donor]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: University Shares Watkins' Estate
Summary: Details about the distribution of Elizabeth M. Watkins' estate to various institutions including the University of Kansas.
Category: campus news
Subjects: estate distribution; university funding; memorial contributions
Named Entities: Watkins, Elizabeth M. [estate donor]; Gray, Frank [probate judge]; Williams, Dick [executor]; Rice, Raymond [executor]; Hugh Means [executor]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Students to Go to Church Meet
Summary: Sixteen Methodist students will represent the University at the Fourth National Methodist Student conference in Urbana, Illinois.
Category: campus news
Subjects: student activities; religious organizations; Methodist conference
Named Entities: Lear, Dorothy [student]; Currier, Kane [director]; Hutchins, Robert [chancellor]; Liston, Dean [dean]; Price, Edwin D. [professor]; Heller, Helen [professor]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Carillon Group to Contract for 50 Bells
Summary: The University of Kansas Memorial Association board authorizes contracting for a 50-bell carillon for the Memorial tower.
Category: campus news
Subjects: campus memorials; carillon installation; fundraising
Named Entities: Wedell, Hugo T. [president]; Swartout, D.M. [dean]; Fine Arts, School of [department]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: More Than 6,000 Persons Attend Christmas Vespers
Summary: Over 6,000 people attended the 102nd All-Musical Christmas vespers featuring performances by various university groups and soloists.
Category: features/profiles
Subjects: holiday events; music performances; student activities
Named Entities: Romig, Dale S. [writer]; Walter, Kitty [soprano]; Schmidt, Reinhold [soloist]; Schmidt, Mr. [soloist]; Anderson, Everette [professor]; Campbell, [sophomore]; Foller, [singer]; Hanson, Howard [composer]; Kress, Frank [musician]; Swarthout, D.M. [dean]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Postmasters in for Bad Time in Towns With Xmas Names
Summary: Article about postmasters in towns with Christmas-themed names dealing with increased holiday mail volume.
Category: local news
Subjects: holiday mail; postal service; Christmas traditions
Named Entities: Washington [location]
Confidence: 0.75

Title: The Weather
Summary: Weather report for Kansas showing cloudy skies, mild temperatures, and precipitation predictions.
Category: informational content
Subjects: weather forecast; temperature; atmospheric conditions
Confidence: 0.7

Title: Grocer Wins Television Set at AMVets Christmas Party
Summary: Robert Leneyar won a television set at the annual AMVets Christmas party held at the group's club.
Category: campus news
Subjects: community events; holiday parties; prizes
Named Entities: Leneyar, Robert [commander]; Edmonds, Mr. [winner]
Confidence: 0.7

Title: [advertisements]
Category: advertisements
Confidence: 0.9

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