====PAGE-LEVEL METADATA==== University Daily Kansan Page 0407_1 from reel: L 2341 (1946-12-16 to 1947-11-13) https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/153491 Title: Record Throng Jams Union for Big Open House Summary: A record crowd attended the Union's open house event with various activities including exhibits, entertainment, and social gatherings. Category: campus news Subjects: student activities; university events; student organizations Named Entities: Otis Hill [Union president] Confidence: 0.85 Title: Drivers May Learn How Now Summary: The School of Education will offer a two-hour driver education course focusing on scientific driving methods and safety. Category: campus news Subjects: driver education; university programs; safety training Named Entities: Hobart Hanson [director] Confidence: 0.8 Title: Wiley Expects 115 at Band Rehearsal Summary: Band director Russell Wiley anticipates 115 members for the first band rehearsal, with auditions still being held. Category: campus news Subjects: music programs; university bands; student musicians Named Entities: Russell Wiley [band director] Confidence: 0.8 Title: Disabled Vets Get Boost in Allowance Summary: Disabled veterans will receive increased allowances under new legislation, with automatic increases based on disability rating. Category: campus news Subjects: veterans benefits; government programs; financial aid Confidence: 0.75 Title: Atomic Bombs Help Develop Fuel Summary: University of Pittsburgh researchers are using atomic bomb research to develop new fuels for jet-propelled aircraft and rockets. Category: campus news Subjects: scientific research; energy development; atomic technology Named Entities: University of Pittsburgh Confidence: 0.8 Title: Marshall Would Limit UN Veto, Shift Authority Summary: Secretary of State George Marshall proposes limiting the UN veto power and shifting authority to a 5-nation standing committee. Category: national news Subjects: United Nations; international relations; diplomacy Named Entities: George C. Marshall [Secretary of State] Confidence: 0.85 Title: Official Bulletin Summary: Collection of official university announcements including Union Activities office hours, Sigma Alpha Iota meeting, and Christian Science organization events. Category: campus news Subjects: university announcements; student activities; campus events Confidence: 0.7 Title: Group May Use Picnic Area Free Summary: University groups may now use the Potter Lake picnic grounds free of charge under new policy approved by Chancellor Malott. Category: campus news Subjects: university facilities; student groups; campus resources Named Entities: Chancellor Deane W. Malott Confidence: 0.8 Title: University Gets $27,000 Gift Summary: The Endowment association received $27,000 from the estate of Catherine Lowe to be used for student loans and aid. Category: campus news Subjects: university endowments; financial gifts; student aid Named Entities: Catherine Lowe [donor]; E. Catherine Lowe [donor] Confidence: 0.85 Title: To Speak on Metals Summary: Associate professor Kenneth E. Rose will speak on the 'Effect of Mechanical Properties of Gray Cast Iron' at the American Society for Metals meeting. Category: campus news Subjects: academic lectures; university events; scientific presentations Named Entities: Kenneth E. Rose [associate professor] Confidence: 0.8 Title: US Family Size Smaller Than Idea! Summary: Census data shows American family size is smaller than previously thought, with average family size being 3.59 persons. Category: national news Subjects: demographics; family planning; social trends Confidence: 0.75 Title: Home Brew Has Man 'Waltzing' With Cop Summary: A 43-year-old farmer was arrested after officers found a still and home-brewed whiskey at his farm near Oklahoma City. Category: national news Subjects: law enforcement; alcohol violations; criminal incidents Named Entities: J. McLaughlin [farmer] Confidence: 0.8 Title: High School Boys Pay Taxes Summary: High school boys in North Adams are paying taxes on their earnings from part-time work, with some earning as much as $700. Category: national news Subjects: taxation; education; student employment Confidence: 0.75 Title: Photo: FOUR MEMBERS OF THE 1947 PLEDGE CLASS Summary: Photo of four members of the 1947 pledge class (Andy Borline, Pat Fongannon, Ann Stodder, and Jim Lammons) at the University. Category: photos/graphics Subjects: university traditions; student life; pledge classes Confidence: 0.9 Title: [advertisements] Category: advertisements Confidence: 0.9 Title: [classifieds] Category: classifieds 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.