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University Daily Kansan
Page 0579_1 from reel: L 2343 (1948-10-29 to 1949-10-10)
https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/150759

Title: 200 Enroll in Reading, Study Methods Courses
Summary: Approximately 200 students enrolled in University reading and study method courses offered by Dr. Henry Smith, with sections beginning Monday and focusing on improving reading skills and study habits.
Category: campus news
Subjects: student services; academic support; university programs
Named Entities: Smith, Henry [associate professor]
Confidence: 0.9

Title: Kansas Water Supply Assured by Survey
Summary: A geological survey confirms Kansas has adequate water supply with 25 million gallons daily from Smoky Hill and Arkansas river valleys, with formations studied in McPherson, Sedgwick, and Marion counties.
Category: local news
Subjects: water resources; geological survey; regional planning
Named Entities: Smith, Dr. Ralph I. [director of health]
Confidence: 0.85

Title: Eight Instructors Added to School
Summary: The School of Business has added eight new instructors for the fall semester, including graduates from Harvard and Indiana universities teaching subjects like Economic History, Business Law, and Industrial Management.
Category: campus news
Subjects: faculty hiring; business education; university staffing
Named Entities: Eckley, Robert; Randall, Clark; Buskirk, Richard P.; Thompson, H. K.; Heysinger, John Stevens; Don-aldson, H. K.; L'Ecuyer, Mr.; Eckley, Mr.
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Official Bulletin
Summary: Collection of campus announcements including Quack club tryouts, Inter-varsity Christian fellowship picnic, I.S.A. watermelon feast, Mathematical colloquium, Registered nurses club meeting, YWCA executive meeting, Sociology club picnic, Phi Sigma meeting, Kansan Board meeting, and Independent Women's Senate meeting.
Category: announcement
Subjects: campus events; student activities; university announcements
Confidence: 0.75

Title: Smith, Hobson, Edwards Attend Topeka Meeting
Summary: Three University representatives attended a college consultants meeting at the state department of education in Topeka, with attendees from seven Kansas schools of higher education.
Category: campus news
Subjects: university administration; education policy; academic governance
Named Entities: Smith, George B. [dean of School of Education]; Hobson, Dr. Cloy [School of Education]; Edwards, Karl [University high school principal]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: 1,847 Physical Exams Given
Summary: Physical examinations totaling 1,847 were given to new students and freshmen during orientation week, with groups of 50 late enrollees examined each Saturday.
Category: informational content
Subjects: student health; university services; medical examinations
Named Entities: Canute, Dr. Ralph I. [director of health]
Confidence: 0.85

Title: [advertisements]
Advertisers include: Beaman's Radio; Chesterfield Cigarettes
Category: advertisements
Confidence: 1.0

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