====PAGE-LEVEL METADATA==== University Daily Kansan Page 0549_1 from reel: L 2341 (1946-12-16 to 1947-11-13) https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/153207 Title: Leads Chosen for Second Play, 'Blithe Spirit' Summary: Casting announcement for the University's second play 'Blithe Spirit' featuring Bee Brady, Herk Harvey, and Sarah Heil in lead roles, directed by Ivan Sparling. Category: campus news Subjects: theater productions; student activities; campus events Named Entities: Brady, Bee; Harvey, Herk; Heil, Sarah; Sparling, Ivan [director] Confidence: 0.9 Title: K.U. Bands to Begin Union Jam Session Summary: University jazz bands will begin irregular jam sessions in the Union featuring musicians from various campus bands. Category: campus news Subjects: music; student organizations; campus events Named Entities: Ruppenthal, Charlie; O'Connor, Joe; Langworthy, Kass Kassinger Confidence: 0.85 Title: Satiric Comedy Wins Audience at 'Tartuffe' Summary: Review of Molière's 'Tartuffe' performed at the University theater, highlighting its successful satirical comedy and audience reception. Category: arts Subjects: theater reviews; performing arts; campus theater Named Entities: Robinson, Jim [reviewer] Confidence: 0.8 Title: Laurence Warns of a-Bomb in Talk With Journalists Summary: William L. Laurence, science editor of The New York Times, discusses atomic bomb implications and future developments in a talk with journalists. Category: national news Subjects: atomic energy; nuclear weapons; science reporting Named Entities: Laurence, William L. [science editor] Confidence: 0.85 Title: 7 Soloists in Next Recital Summary: The School of Fine Arts will present seven vocal soloists and one violin soloist in their weekly student recital tomorrow at 3 p.m. Category: campus news Subjects: music; performing arts; student recitals Confidence: 0.8 Title: Kappa Phi Has Suppers to Acquaint Members Summary: Kappa Phi sorority is hosting a series of suppers to acquaint new members with the organization and its activities. Category: campus news Subjects: student organizations; fraternities/sororities; campus events Confidence: 0.8 Title: To Tryout for 'Mikado' Summary: Auditions for parts in Gilbert and Sullivan's 'The Mikado' will be held Tuesday in Frank Strong auditorium. Category: sports Subjects: theater productions; opera; student activities Confidence: 0.8 Title: McKissick Is Acquitted in KC Election Case Summary: Henry McKissick, second ward Democratic leader, was acquitted by a federal grand jury on charges of attempting to tamper with a federal grand jury. Category: campus news Subjects: legal cases; student government; campus news Named Entities: McKissick, Henry [student leader] Confidence: 0.8 Title: Swarthout Is KFKU Guest Summary: D. M. Swarthout, dean of fine arts, will be guest on KFKU radio program 'Calling the Deans on the Car' to discuss music education. Category: campus news Subjects: radio; music; campus events Named Entities: Swarthout, D. M. [dean of fine arts] Confidence: 0.8 Title: Boys' State Alumni Elect Friesen Head Summary: Ernest C. Friesen was elected president of the Boys' State alumni Statesmen's club, with other officers elected to leadership positions. Category: campus news Subjects: student organizations; leadership; campus governance Named Entities: Friesen, Ernest C. [president]; Reiff, Lee [vice-president]; Clingan, Melvin [secretary]; Thiessen, Pat [treasurer]; Gossett, Jack [corresponding secretary] Confidence: 0.8 Title: Government Gives University $4,505 Summary: The United States Public Health Service has granted $4,505 to the University physiology department for research on the human circulatory system. Category: announcement Subjects: funding; research; university finance Confidence: 0.85 Title: Company Gives KU Two New Engines Summary: International Harvester Company has donated two engines (one diesel, one spark ignition) to the University mechanical engineering department. Category: announcement Subjects: equipment; research; university donations Confidence: 0.85 Title: 10 Quartets Enter Barbershop Contest Summary: Ten barbershop quartets have entered the contest to be held in Fraser theater Thursday, with prizes including records and trophies. Category: campus news Subjects: music competitions; student activities; campus events Confidence: 0.8 Title: Culture Conference to Be Sponsored by AWS Summary: The Associated Women Students will sponsor a culture conference February 25-26 featuring discussions on various cultural topics. Category: announcement Subjects: conferences; student organizations; campus events Confidence: 0.8 Title: Jewish Students Union Has First Meeting Summary: The Jewish Students Union held its first meeting, discussing topics related to Jewish life in modern society. Category: announcement Subjects: student organizations; campus events; religious groups Confidence: 0.8 Title: Business Club Will Show Weekly Movie in Fraser Summary: The Business Club will present weekly movies in Fraser theater, featuring educational and entertainment films. Category: announcement Subjects: student organizations; campus events; entertainment Confidence: 0.8 Title: Official Bulletin Summary: Comprehensive listing of campus events and activities for November 5-6, 1947, including club meetings, lectures, and social gatherings. Category: calendar/listings Subjects: campus events; student activities; upcoming events Confidence: 0.9 Title: [advertisements] Category: advertisements Confidence: 0.9 Note: Descriptive metadata for this item has been generated in part using AI (artificial intelligence) technologies and may be incomplete, misleading, or inaccurate. Please contact the Kenneth Spencer Research Library with specific questions or concerns.