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University Daily Kansan
Page 0237_2 from reel: L 2341 (1946-12-16 to 1947-11-13)
https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/153828

Title: American Holidays Should Include Grandmother's Day, Says Othman
Summary: Washington correspondent Frederick C. Othman proposes adding Grandmother's Day to American holidays, arguing grandmothers deserve special recognition alongside mothers and fathers.
Category: national news
Subjects: family traditions; holidays; social customs
Named Entities: Othman, Frederick C. [United Press Staff Correspondent]
Confidence: 0.9

Title: New Sugar Stamp Valid
Summary: New sugar rationing stamps become valid, allowing purchase of sugar at different rates depending on household size and current stamp holdings.
Category: national news
Subjects: food rationing; sugar stamps; wartime economy
Confidence: 0.85

Title: Sinatra Fells Writer With One Punch
Summary: Frank Sinatra punches New York columnist Lee Mortimer at a Hollywood nightclub after Mortimer insulted him in his column.
Category: national news
Subjects: celebrity news; Frank Sinatra; entertainment industry
Named Entities: Sinatra, Frank [crooner]; Mortimer, Lee [New York columnist]
Confidence: 0.9

Title: 'Hotel Mine' Is Key to Portal Pay Problem
Summary: The Hanna Coal Company implements a 'hotel mine' system to address portal-to-portal pay issues for miners, reducing time spent traveling to work sites.
Category: national news
Subjects: mining industry; labor relations; portal-to-portal pay
Named Entities: St. Clairsville, Ohio [location]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Social Notes Take Up Most of Air Mail
Summary: Nearly two-thirds of all air mail consists of social notes rather than business correspondence, with social letters making up 76% of afternoon mail and 65% of night mail.
Category: local news
Subjects: social correspondence; air mail usage; communication trends
Confidence: 0.85

Title: New Fire Truck Has Long Ladder to Rescue You
Summary: Lawrence fire department acquires new $20,000 fire truck with 100-foot telescoping ladder capable of reaching fifth floor towers and carrying 1,000 feet of hose.
Category: local news
Subjects: fire department; emergency services; public safety
Named Entities: Lawrence [location]
Confidence: 0.85

Title: Truck Drivers to Learn 3R's
Summary: University of Kansas offers summer course for truck drivers focusing on driving and traffic safety, limited to 50 students at $10 per head.
Category: local news
Subjects: driver education; traffic safety; professional development
Named Entities: University of Kansas [location]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Ohio College Opens Course in 'Dating'
Summary: Bowling Green State University introduces sociology course focused exclusively on dating, taught by Dr. Samuel Lowrie, with limited enrollment of 30 students.
Category: local news
Subjects: higher education; relationship education; social skills
Named Entities: Bowling Green, Ohio [location]; Lowrie, Dr. Samuel [professor]
Confidence: 0.85

Title: Doctors Attend Course on Surgery Problems
Summary: Three-day general surgery refresher course at University of Kansas School of Medicine focuses on problems in general practice and specialized surgery techniques.
Category: local news
Subjects: medical education; surgery techniques; professional development
Named Entities: University of Kansas [location]; Cole, Dr. Warren H. [professor]; Brown, Dr. James Barrett [associate professor]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Magazine Reports Relief Roll Increase
Summary: Public Welfare Association reports increase in relief rolls nationwide, with cost of living index rising from 127 to 150, affecting families with marginal incomes.
Category: features/profiles
Subjects: welfare programs; economic conditions; social services
Named Entities: Chicago [location]; Public Welfare Association [organization]
Confidence: 0.85

Title: [advertisements]
Advertisers include: Grayce Shop; Nu Vogue Beauty Shop; Hanna's; De Luxe Cafe
Category: advertisements
Confidence: 1.0

Title: [classifieds]
Category: classifieds
Confidence: 1.0

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