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University Daily Kansan
Page 0138_1 from reel: L 2341 (1946-12-16 to 1947-11-13)
https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/154027

Title: Shortages May Slow Freight Car Plan
Summary: Steel and railroad spokesmen report shortages may delay freight car program to deliver 10,000 new cars monthly beginning in June.
Category: national news
Subjects: transportation; industrial policy; economic recovery
Named Entities: Clyde Reed, R. [Kansas]; Chairman, Interstate Commerce Committee
Confidence: 0.85

Title: Sugar Rations Increased; Controls May Go Off
Summary: Sugar rations increased for domestic and commercial users, with controls potentially ending by mid-year.
Category: national news
Subjects: food rationing; economic policy; agriculture
Named Entities: Secretary of Agriculture Clinton Anderson
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Triple Alliance Would Aid Moscow Conference Unity
Summary: French premier reveals France, Russia and Britain engaged in three-way negotiations to link them in a solid triple alliance.
Category: national news
Subjects: international relations; diplomacy; world politics
Named Entities: Premier Paul Ramadier [France]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: U.S.-Russia Broadcasts Will Be Given More 'Zip'
Summary: United States to overhaul Russian-language broadcasts to Soviet Union with more 'zip' including jazz tunes and scientific discussions.
Category: national news
Subjects: international relations; media; propaganda
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Explanation Demanded
Summary: House marine subcommittee demands explanation from Secretary of State George Marshall regarding why Russia has not returned 95 U.S.-owned merchant ships.
Category: national news
Subjects: international relations; diplomacy; maritime policy
Named Entities: George C. Marshall [Secretary of State]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Austin Gets Nomination
Summary: President Truman nominates Warren R. Austin as United States representative on the United Nations disarmament commission.
Category: national news
Subjects: politics; diplomacy; international relations
Named Entities: Warren R. Austin [U.S. delegate to United Nations]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Speedy Action Improbable
Summary: President Truman's request for unification of the armed forces faces unlikely speedy action in Congress due to jurisdictional disputes.
Category: national news
Subjects: politics; legislation; armed forces
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Represent K.U. At St. Louis
Summary: Anne Scott and Melvin Adams, chosen by journalism faculty, represent University of Kansas at advertising program in St. Louis.
Category: campus news
Subjects: student representation; journalism education; campus activities
Named Entities: Anne Scott [College junior]; Melvin Adams [College senior]
Confidence: 0.9

Title: New Sorority Group Discusses Problems
Summary: Junior Pan-Hellenic council discusses problems faced by new sorority group, with representatives from various Greek houses present.
Category: campus news
Subjects: student organizations; greek life; campus governance
Named Entities: Kathryn O'Leary [Junior Pan-Hellenic council]; Sarah Houck [College senior]
Confidence: 0.85

Title: Scout Visitation Day to Be Held April 12
Summary: Annual Scout visitation day for boy scouts in eastern Kansas will be held April 12, jointly sponsored by University and Alpha Phi Omega.
Category: campus news
Subjects: campus events; scouting; student activities
Named Entities: David Wilkie [committee member]; Weldon Sportsman [committee member]; Luster Main [committee member]
Confidence: 0.85

Title: Condition of Mary Locke Is Good After Surgery
Summary: Mary C. Locke, College freshman, underwent emergency surgery and is reported in good condition.
Category: campus news
Subjects: student health; medical news; campus community
Named Entities: Mary C. Locke [College freshman]
Confidence: 0.85

Title: Just to Remind Them They Were Born—K.U.'s Leap Year Kids to Celebrate Before '48
Summary: Six KU students born on February 29 will celebrate their birthdays before 1948, with events planned for Leap Year celebration.
Category: campus news
Subjects: student traditions; birthdays; campus events
Named Entities: Grant Vonderschmidt; Margararet Burt; Doris Jean Wolf; Wayne Pierson; James Chrisman; Norman Smith
Confidence: 0.85

Title: Progressives Add Platform Planks
Summary: Progressive party adds two planks to party platform, focusing on responsible student government, independence in non-academic matters, and eliminating political differences.
Category: campus news
Subjects: student politics; campus governance; political organizations
Confidence: 0.8

Title: GI Insurance Deadline Moved to Aug. 1
Summary: Veterans' GI insurance reinstatement deadline moved from February 1 to August 1, 1947, requiring physical examination.
Category: campus news
Subjects: veterans affairs; insurance; campus services
Named Entities: President Truman; Gen. Omar N. Bradley
Confidence: 0.85

Title: [advertisements]
Advertisers include: University Daily Kansan
Category: advertisements
Confidence: 1.0

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