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University Daily Kansan
Page 0342_2 from reel: L 2343 (1948-10-29 to 1949-10-10)
https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/151232

Title: West Announces Guest Leaders for Conference
Summary: Eight guest leaders announced for the two-week Kansas Writers conference scheduled for June 8-21 at the University, including writers and editors conducting sessions on various literary topics.
Category: campus news
Subjects: university events; academic conferences; student activities
Named Entities: West, Ray B. [associate professor of English]; Gordon, Caroline [conference director]
Confidence: 0.85

Title: Crafton Cancels 'Great Catherine'
Summary: Professor Allen Crafton cancels presentation of Shaw's 'Great Catherine' scheduled for March 28, with alternative performances of 'Macbeth' and 'Faust' planned for April.
Category: campus news
Subjects: theater productions; academic events; campus activities
Named Entities: Crafton, Allen [professor of speech]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Dr. Paul Schafer to Be Chairman of KU Surgery
Summary: Dr. Paul W. Schafer appointed to succeed Dr. Thomas G. Orr as chairman of the University of Kansas School of Medicine surgery department, effective July 1.
Category: campus news
Subjects: university administration; medical school; academic appointments
Named Entities: Schafer, Paul W. [associate professor of surgery]; Orr, Thomas G. [current chairman]
Confidence: 0.9

Title: NU Chancellor to Speak Here
Summary: Dr. R. G. Gustavson, chancellor of the University of Nebraska, to speak at the 26th annual Honors convocation at the University of Kansas on April 19.
Category: campus news
Subjects: university events; academic lectures; guest speakers
Named Entities: Gustavson, R. G. [chancellor of University of Nebraska]
Confidence: 0.85

Title: Vet Bonus Is Considered
Summary: A nine-man committee of legislators and ex-servicemen recommends including a statewide bonus ballot in the 1950 general election for Kansas veterans.
Category: local news
Subjects: veterans benefits; state legislation; military affairs
Confidence: 0.75

Title: Topeka Trip Successful General Opinion Indicates
Summary: University delegates to the state senate's ways and means committee report successful presentation on proposed field house appropriation, with positive feedback from legislators.
Category: local news
Subjects: university governance; student government; academic affairs
Confidence: 0.7

Title: Senior Photos Due by April 1
Summary: Seniors reminded that photos for the Jayhawker must be submitted by April 1, with details about pricing and submission procedures at the Union.
Category: campus news
Subjects: student services; photography; campus deadlines
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Expect 120 for AFL Conference
Summary: More than 120 Kansas labor leaders expected to attend the second annual institute of the American Federation of Labor to be held at the University tomorrow and Sunday.
Category: campus news
Subjects: labor relations; university events; professional conferences
Confidence: 0.75

Title: Palm Room Open Tonight
Summary: Group singing featured at the Palm room tonight, with dancing from 9 p.m. to midnight, open to all students with refreshments available.
Category: campus news
Subjects: campus facilities; student activities; entertainment
Confidence: 0.8

Title: KU Scientist Gets $15,300 for Study
Summary: Dr. William C. Young, professor of anatomy, awarded $15,300 to continue study of factors associated with reproductive failure in mammals.
Category: campus news
Subjects: research funding; medical research; university grants
Named Entities: Young, William C. [professor of anatomy]
Confidence: 0.85

Title: Three Veterans of First Vespers Return Sunday
Summary: Three University teachers who participated in the first vespers service in 1923 will perform again in the 100th All-Musical Vespers, featuring choral and instrumental music.
Category: arts
Subjects: music performances; campus events; choral music
Named Entities: Swarthout, Dean [fine arts dean]; Gelich, Waldemar [professor of violin]; Simpson, Criss [assistant professor of organ]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Movie to Feature Three Dimensions
Summary: A movie featuring three-dimensional technology will be shown at 8 p.m. Tuesday, March 22 in Lindley Hall, sponsored by the American Society of Civil Engineers.
Category: arts
Subjects: film technology; campus events; entertainment
Confidence: 0.75

Title: Weather
Summary: Fair and a little warmer today and tonight, Saturday fair and warmer except becoming partly cloudy west. High today 50-55, low tonight near 40.
Category: informational content
Subjects: weather forecasts; local conditions
Confidence: 0.9

Title: Marilyn Lind in Hospital
Summary: Marilyn Lind, fine arts freshman, underwent emergency appendectomy Wednesday night; condition reported as good.
Category: announcement
Subjects: student news; health updates
Confidence: 0.7

Title: [advertisements]
Category: advertisements
Confidence: 0.9

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