====PAGE-LEVEL METADATA==== University Daily Kansan Page 0096_2 from reel: L 2342 (1947-11-14 to 1948-10-28) https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/152967 Title: College Sets 60 Per Cent Passing Rule Summary: The college implements a new rule requiring students to pass at least 60% of their coursework to be eligible for enrollment in the following semester, with specific probation requirements for those failing to meet standards. Category: campus news Subjects: academic standards; university policy; student performance Named Entities: Lawson, Paul B. [dean of college]; Cohen, W. [professor] Confidence: 0.85 Title: Lawrence Business to Extend Closing Hours Summary: Lawrence businesses agree to extend holiday closing hours, with most staying open until 8 p.m. on Monday and Tuesday, and Christmas Eve business houses extending hours until 6 p.m. Category: campus news Subjects: local commerce; holiday schedules; community business Confidence: 0.8 Title: Eight Are Fined for Violating Parking Rules Summary: Eight students were fined for parking violations, with total fines amounting to $20. Seven of the twelve students charged appeared in court, with five found guilty and fined while two will be called before the court at the next session. Category: campus news Subjects: campus safety; student discipline; parking regulations Named Entities: Hitt, James K. [university registrar] Confidence: 0.8 Title: Students Can Get Directory in Union Summary: The new student directory will be available at the Student Union Book Store, with faculty members able to pick up directories at the Registrar's office. Distribution began at 8 a.m. this morning. Category: campus news Subjects: student services; campus resources; directory distribution Named Entities: King, Raymond [directory business manager] Confidence: 0.8 Title: Fund for Band Keeps Growing Trip Gets OK Summary: The Lawrence band fund has grown to over $1,000 with additional pledges, allowing the band to travel to Miami for performances at the Orange Bowl and other events. The band will leave Lawrence on December 28. Category: campus news Subjects: student activities; music program; fundraising Named Entities: Janes, Jay [band member]; Malott, Deane W. [chancellor] Confidence: 0.8 Title: 'Philosophy Is Too Academic' Summary: Professor W. Cohen argues that philosophy has become too academic and removed from practical life, suggesting it needs to be more integrated with community concerns and less focused on abstract theories. Category: campus news Subjects: academic criticism; philosophy education; curriculum reform Named Entities: Cohen, W. [professor] Confidence: 0.8 Title: Hitt Announces Exam Schedule Summary: University Registrar James K. Hitt announces the final examination schedule for the fall semester, which was approved by the University senate. Exams will begin Thursday, January 22 and end the following Thursday, January 29. Category: campus news Subjects: academic calendar; examination scheduling; university administration Named Entities: Hitt, James K. [university registrar] Confidence: 0.85 Title: Look Ahead, Ise Advises Summary: Professor John Ise advises business and political leaders to look ahead and anticipate future trends rather than focusing on current economic conditions, emphasizing the importance of long-term planning. Category: features/profiles Subjects: business education; economic forecasting; professional advice Named Entities: Ise, John [professor of economics] Confidence: 0.8 Title: Lawyer Talks to Armanav Summary: Kansas City attorney Claude Rice speaks to Armanav members about universal military training, arguing it is ineffective and gives a false sense of security. Rice suggests the National Guard is a better defense option. Category: campus news Subjects: student organizations; legal education; military training Named Entities: Rice, Claude [attorney]; Armanav, Martin [president] Confidence: 0.8 Title: Rent Bill Going Up Summary: Lawrence housing director Irvin Youngberg announces that rent bills will increase by approximately 5% over the next four months, reflecting rising costs and inflation in the housing market. Category: campus news Subjects: housing costs; student living; economic trends Named Entities: Youngberg, Irvin [housing director] Confidence: 0.8 Title: Fire Damages Theta House Summary: The Lawrence fire department responded to a fire at the Kappa Alpha Theta house, which started in an overstuffed chair in the lounge. Damage was limited to the room where the fire occurred, with curtains and a mattress destroyed. Category: campus news Subjects: campus safety; student housing; fire damage Named Entities: Perkins, Mrs. Karl [housemother] Confidence: 0.8 Title: Two Women's Halls Have Vacancies Summary: Watkins and Miller halls have approximately eight vacancies each, with more expected by the end of the semester. Women are encouraged to apply for housing based on financial need and scholarship status. Category: campus news Subjects: student housing; residence life; enrollment Named Entities: Haben, Margaret [dean of women] Confidence: 0.8 Title: 1st Forum Speaker Is Tulsa U Prof Summary: Ben Henneke, professor of speech and director of dramatics at the University of Tulsa, will be the first speaker in the Forums Board speaker series, discussing radio announcing techniques. Category: features/profiles Subjects: academic lectures; campus events; professional development Named Entities: Henneke, Ben [professor of speech] Confidence: 0.8 Title: Scholarship Begun by Gamma Phi Beta Summary: Gamma Phi Beta sorority has established an annual Christmas gift scholarship for a woman student, with the award size varying each year to cover tuition and fees. Applicants must demonstrate financial need and academic merit. Category: campus news Subjects: student aid; scholarships; Greek organizations Named Entities: Evans, Elizabeth [chapter president] Confidence: 0.8 Title: Newman Club Hears Birth Control Talk Summary: The Rev. George W. Towle, pastor of St. John's Catholic Church, spoke to the Newman Club about birth control, emphasizing that certain methods violate natural laws and Catholic teachings on the purpose of marriage. Category: features/profiles Subjects: religious discussion; social issues; Catholic teachings Named Entities: Towle, George W. [priest] Confidence: 0.8 Title: To Have Christmas Program for Students at Sunflower Summary: The Sunflower will host a Christmas program for students featuring readings and music by students in the School of Fine Arts, scheduled for 8 p.m. on Thursday. Category: informational content Subjects: campus events; holiday celebrations; student activities Confidence: 0.8 Title: Women Activity Cards to Be Turned in by Friday Summary: All classification cards for women's activities must be turned in to the Associated Women Students' office by Friday. The cards will be processed and filed after Christmas vacation. Category: informational content Subjects: student services; activity tracking; administrative procedures Confidence: 0.8 Title: Weather Summary: Kansas will experience generally fair weather today and Thursday, with slightly warmer temperatures expected. High today is forecasted to be 40-45 degrees. Category: informational content Subjects: weather forecast; local conditions; seasonal updates Confidence: 0.9 Title: 7 Shopping Days 'Til Christmas Summary: There are only 7 shopping days remaining until Christmas, with subscription cards for the Jayhawker magazine available at the Union Bookstore. Category: informational content Subjects: holiday shopping; retail promotions; seasonal reminders Confidence: 0.9 Title: Contest May Aid Miami Band Trip Summary: Proceeds from a 'win a trip to the Orange Bowl' contest will help fund the band's trip to Miami. The contest is sponsored by Alpha Delta Sigma and will be judged on advertising originality. Category: campus news Subjects: student activities; fundraising; music program Confidence: 0.8 Title: Jayhawker to Come Out Tomorrow in Bookstore Summary: The Jayhawker magazine will be distributed from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday and Friday at the Union Bookstore. Subscription cards must be presented to obtain a copy. 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