====PAGE-LEVEL METADATA==== University Daily Kansan Page 0448_1 from reel: L 2341 (1946-12-16 to 1947-11-13) https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/153409 Title: Eager Little Monsters May Be Out as KU Considers Underground System Summary: The university is considering installing an underground sprinkler system to replace current surface sprinklers that have been causing issues with students and campus aesthetics. Category: campus news Subjects: university infrastructure; campus maintenance; irrigation systems Confidence: 0.85 Title: Botanist Uncovers Fern in Kansas Summary: R. L. McGregor, a botany instructor at KU, has discovered a small fern in Kansas that was previously only known to exist in Oklahoma and Texas. Category: campus news Subjects: botany; plant discovery; academic research Named Entities: McGregor, R. L. [botany instructor] Confidence: 0.8 Title: Beck's Dare Is Taken Police Arrested Him Summary: H.F. Beck was arrested by police after racing his car on the law of the land and then jumping from the car when officers attempted to stop him. Category: local news Subjects: law enforcement; traffic violations; police incidents Confidence: 0.75 Title: Stubborn Moose Holds Up Mailman for Five Hours Summary: A moose in Belton, Montana blocked a U.S. mail carrier's route for five hours before wandering into the woods. Category: local news Subjects: wildlife encounters; mail delivery; animal incidents Confidence: 0.8 Title: Too Much Good Luck Proves to Be Unlucky Summary: Two commercial fishermen in Santa Monica, California had an accident when their boat sank after catching too many fish, though they were able to escape. Category: local news Subjects: fishing accidents; boating incidents; unfortunate events Confidence: 0.75 Title: Russians Hint About Having Atom Secrets Summary: Reports suggest Russia may be in possession of atomic secrets, with Soviet officials making statements that have raised concerns in the United Nations. Category: national news Subjects: Cold War; atomic weapons; international relations Confidence: 0.8 Title: Cripps Takes Command of Britain's Economy Summary: Stafford Cripps has taken control of Britain's economy, with the new economic policy focusing on post-war recovery and international relations. Category: national news Subjects: British politics; economic policy; post-war Britain Named Entities: Cripps, Stafford [economic minister] Confidence: 0.8 Title: Puts Foot in It; Fined for Speeding Summary: A driver in Atlanta, Georgia was fined for reckless driving after crashing into a telephone pole, with the accident involving an unusual sequence of events. Category: local news Subjects: traffic violations; police incidents; unfortunate accidents Confidence: 0.75 Title: 2 Places Open on KU Calendar Summary: The KU Calendar is hiring for an advertising and circulation manager position, with applications due by October 13. Category: announcement Subjects: university employment; job opportunities; campus positions Confidence: 0.8 Title: Official Bulletin Summary: A collection of announcements for various campus events, meetings, and deadlines for student organizations and academic departments. Category: informational content Subjects: campus events; student organizations; academic calendar Confidence: 0.85 Title: [advertisements] Advertisers include: Gustafson; Lindley's Kansas Cleaners; Fritz Co.; The Walker Shop 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.