====PAGE-LEVEL METADATA==== University Daily Kansan Page 0142_1 from reel: L 2341 (1946-12-16 to 1947-11-13) https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/154019 Title: 'Kriegies' Form Barbed Wire Club; Remember Good Luckenwald Stew Summary: University ex-prisoners of war form a club called 'Kriegies' to share war stories and organize activities, named after German authorities who dealt with prisoners. Category: campus news Subjects: student organizations; veterans; campus clubs Named Entities: Kriegies [student group]; Luckenwald [concentration camp] Confidence: 0.85 Title: Jones Challenges Student Minds Summary: Professor Henry D. Jones of the University Christian mission challenges students to think critically about religion and its role in modern society during Religious Emphasis week. Category: campus news Subjects: religious education; student engagement; campus events Named Entities: Jones, Henry D. [professor]; University Christian mission Confidence: 0.8 Title: New KU Chess Club Meets in Union Today Summary: The newly formed KU Chess Club holds its first meeting in the Union, with plans for inter-collegiate competition and regular gatherings. Category: campus news Subjects: student organizations; campus clubs; extracurricular activities Named Entities: KU Chess Club Confidence: 0.8 Title: Choir to Broadcast March 12 on KFKU Summary: The Modern Choir, directed by Harold White, will present a 15-minute program on KFKU radio on March 12, featuring popular songs from shows. Category: campus news Subjects: campus events; music performances; radio broadcasts Named Entities: Modern Choir; KFKU [radio station] Confidence: 0.8 Title: VanderWerf Seeks Council Nomination Summary: Dr. Calvin VanderWerf, associate professor of chemistry, seeks nomination for the city council from the Republican party. Category: campus news Subjects: campus politics; student government; faculty involvement Named Entities: VanderWerf, Calvin [associate professor] Confidence: 0.8 Title: 'Betty Jo' Lands After 14 Hours Summary: The army's twin-Mustang fighter plane, the Betty Jo, makes an emergency landing in Hawaii after a 14-hour non-stop flight from Honolulu. Category: national news Subjects: aviation; emergency landings; military aircraft Named Entities: Betty Jo [airplane] Confidence: 0.85 Title: Explosions Blast Palestine as Refugee Ship Is Grounded Summary: A series of explosions rocks the harbor area of Haifa as a refugee ship carrying 1,350 uncertified immigrants is grounded off the coast. Category: national news Subjects: middle east conflict; refugees; political violence Named Entities: Palestine Confidence: 0.8 Title: Senate Committee Votes Against Lilienthal Successor Summary: The Senate public works committee votes against the nomination of Gordon R. Clapp to succeed David E. Lilienthal as chairman of the Tennessee Valley Authority. Category: national news Subjects: government appointments; energy policy; political nominations Named Entities: Lilienthal, David E. [TVA chairman] Confidence: 0.8 Title: Hoover Asks 475.5 Millions From U.S. To Feed Germans Summary: Former President Herbert Hoover requests congressional approval for $475.5 million in additional funds to feed Germans in occupied zones. Category: national news Subjects: foreign aid; post-war reconstruction; humanitarian assistance Named Entities: Hoover, Herbert [former president] Confidence: 0.8 Title: Truman to Kansas City Summary: President Truman plans to visit Kansas City on March 8, with events including a party at the White House and meetings with local officials. Category: national news Subjects: presidential travel; political events; midwest visits Named Entities: Truman, Harry S. [president] Confidence: 0.8 Title: New Policy to Cut Strikes Summary: The National Labor Relations Board implements a new policy aimed at reducing strikes by encouraging employers and unions to negotiate contracts for two years instead of annually. Category: national news Subjects: labor relations; industrial policy; strike prevention Named Entities: National Labor Relations Board Confidence: 0.8 Title: Band Will Play Songs of Big Six Tomorrow Summary: The University band will play songs of the Big Six tomorrow night at the Municipal auditorium in Kansas City as part of a program. Category: national news Subjects: campus events; music performances; school spirit Named Entities: Big Six [university group] Confidence: 0.8 Title: Economic Adviser to Marshall Received 'Well Deserved Honor' Summary: Dr. Edward S. Mason, a 1919 KU graduate and Rhodes scholar, receives honor for his appointment as chief economic adviser to Secretary of State George Marshall. Category: local news Subjects: academic honors; economic policy; diplomatic appointments Named Entities: Mason, Edward S. [economic adviser]; Marshall, George C. [secretary of state] Confidence: 0.85 Title: 'Church, Labor Must Find Goals' Summary: Dr. Henry D. Jones urges church and labor movements to find common goals and work together to address social issues in America. Category: local news Subjects: religious institutions; labor movements; social cooperation Named Entities: Jones, Henry D. [professor] Confidence: 0.8 Title: Beta 'Four-Flushers' to Sing at Prom Summary: The 'Four-Flushers' quartet from Beta Theta Pi fraternity will perform at the Junior Prom on Saturday instead of the Sigma Chi quartet. Category: local news Subjects: campus events; fraternity activities; promenade Named Entities: Beta Theta Pi [fraternity] Confidence: 0.8 Title: Students May Give Future Entertainment at Union Summary: The Union entertainment committee is seeking student input for future entertainment events at the Union. Category: local news Subjects: campus events; student activities; entertainment planning Named Entities: Union entertainment committee Confidence: 0.8 Title: Visiting Professor Tells of Chinese Life Summary: Professor M. Dean describes industrial and educational life in China during a meeting of the Sociology club. Category: local news Subjects: academic lectures; cultural exchange; east asian studies Named Entities: Dean, M. [professor] Confidence: 0.8 Title: Lava Flow Continues Summary: Lava flow from Mount Etna in Sicily continues, with new openings adding more weight to the stream. Category: local news Subjects: natural disasters; volcanic activity; environmental events Named Entities: Mount Etna [volcano] Confidence: 0.8 Title: Orchestra Gives Iola Concert Summary: The University Symphony orchestra presents a formal concert in Iola, featuring works by Tchaikovsky, Bruckner, and Schubert. Category: sports Subjects: music performances; orchestral events; community concerts Named Entities: University Symphony orchestra Confidence: 0.8 Title: Highways Slick but Still Open Summary: Highways to Lawrence are generally slick but not blocked, with buses and trains running on schedule despite snow conditions. Category: features/profiles Subjects: weather conditions; transportation; winter driving Confidence: 0.75 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. 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