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University Daily Kansan
Page 0478_2 from reel: L 2343 (1948-10-29 to 1949-10-10)
https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/150960

Title: Germany Awaits Approval of New Constitution
Summary: Article about Germany awaiting approval of a new constitution, with details on the political process and international context.
Category: national news
Subjects: german politics; constitutional law; post-war europe
Named Entities: Germany; Western Germany
Confidence: 0.85

Title: HS Newspaper Winners Named
Summary: Announcement of winners from 45 Kansas high schools in the annual KU High School Newspaper contest, judged by faculty members.
Category: campus news
Subjects: high school journalism; student competitions; KU outreach
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Oil Man Gives Latest Methods
Summary: Article about an oil industry representative speaking at the University about latest methods in petroleum production and technology.
Category: campus news
Subjects: petroleum industry; technical education; university lectures
Named Entities: Dr. Morris Muskat
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Final Examinations Exposed as Medieval Torture Device
Summary: Opinion piece comparing final examinations to medieval torture devices, discussing the stress and challenges faced by students.
Category: campus news
Subjects: academic culture; student experiences; education reform
Named Entities: John S. Hill
Confidence: 0.75

Title: Board Elects Yearbook Heads
Summary: Announcement of newly elected yearbook editors and staff positions for the upcoming year, including names and positions.
Category: campus news
Subjects: student publications; yearbook staff; campus governance
Named Entities: Marian V. Rippetreau; John F. Eulich; Margaret Habein; L.C. Woodruff; Burton W. Marvin; Raymond Nichols; M.D. Club; Thomas Howie
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Union Activities Choose 12 New Chairmen
Summary: Article about the selection of 12 new chairmen for various Union activities and committees, listing names and positions.
Category: campus news
Subjects: student organizations; union governance; campus leadership
Named Entities: Sue Sperry; James Porter; Sally Garland; Charles L. Johnson; Win Koerper; Myron Husband; Craig Hampton; Robert W. Hughes; Paul Coker; Marjorie Crane; Jack Howard
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Lawrence VA Will Close
Summary: News about the closure of the Lawrence Veterans Administration office, with details on the transition and impact on services.
Category: campus news
Subjects: veterans administration; local government; facility closures
Named Entities: T. DeWitt Carr; Amnon Andes; S.A. Miller; L. Derby
Confidence: 0.8

Title: ASME Host at Meeting
Summary: Article about the local chapter of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers hosting a regional meeting, with details on speakers and activities.
Category: campus news
Subjects: professional organizations; engineering; campus events
Named Entities: Carl J. Eckhardt
Confidence: 0.75

Title: Safety Editorials in UDK Win $100
Summary: Announcement that safety editorials in the University Daily Kansan won first prize in a national contest, with details on the award and competition.
Category: campus news
Subjects: student journalism; safety awareness; campus competitions
Named Entities: Maurice C. Lungren; James S. Kem
Confidence: 0.8

Title: 274 Killed in Kansas
Summary: Article highlighting the high number of automobile fatalities in Kansas during 1948, with statistics and a call for improved driving safety.
Category: campus news
Subjects: traffic safety; automobile accidents; public awareness
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Alumnus Gives Guinea Pigs
Summary: Story about a University of Kansas alumnus donating guinea pigs to the anatomy department for research purposes.
Category: features/profiles
Subjects: academic research; biology; university donations
Named Entities: Dr. James B. Rogers; Dr. Paul G. Roote; F.W. McGee
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Training Aids Talk Is Tonight
Summary: Announcement about a talk on training aids scheduled for that evening, open to all faculty members.
Category: announcement
Subjects: educational events; professional development; campus announcements
Named Entities: Capt. Frank Teixeira
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Weather
Summary: Daily weather forecast for Kansas, including current conditions and predictions for the next day.
Category: informational content
Subjects: weather forecasts; local conditions
Confidence: 0.9

Title: [advertisements]
Category: advertisements
Confidence: 0.9

Title: [classifieds]
Category: classifieds
Confidence: 0.9

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