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University Daily Kansan
Page 0253_2 from reel: L 2340 (1945-10-26 to 1946-12-13)
https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/155039

Title: Students, Faculty Hear Atom Scientists at Topeka Meeting
Summary: University students and faculty attended a conference in Topeka where atomic scientists presented evidence on atomic energy, discussing its peaceful applications and the need for international control.
Category: campus news
Subjects: atomic energy; science education; university events
Named Entities: Borst, Lyle [scientist]; Brown, Harrison S. [scientist]; Jorgenson, Theodore [scientist]; Hall, David [scientist]; Hume, David [scientist]
Confidence: 0.85

Title: Carrier's Planes Set for Atom Bomb Test
Summary: The aircraft carrier Shangri-La is preparing to conduct atomic bomb tests in the Pacific, with scientists planning to gather data on the effects of atomic explosions.
Category: national news
Subjects: atomic testing; military operations; scientific research
Named Entities: Shangri-La [aircraft]; Carlson, Anton [scientist]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: 'Atom Bomb Won't Destroy Our Species'
Summary: Dr. Anton Carlson, retiring president of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, believes atomic bombs won't destroy humanity but will require international control.
Category: national news
Subjects: atomic energy; scientific opinion; nuclear warfare
Named Entities: Carlson, Anton [scientist]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: BIG PRIZES! $100, $75, $50 for Best Essays
Summary: KU students can win cash prizes for original essays (5,000-10,000 words) on topics like atomic energy control, race relations, and peace treaties, due May 6.
Category: announcement
Subjects: academic competitions; student opportunities; essay contests
Confidence: 0.9

Title: [advertisements]
Advertisers include: Hattie Elizabeth Lewis Contest; Varsity; Paramount; Patee; Universal Pictures; Movie Theater
Category: advertisements
Confidence: 0.9

Title: [classifieds]
Category: classifieds
Confidence: 0.9

Title: Photo: Are You Having Trouble Getting Butter?
Summary: Illustration showing people gathered around a fire with caption '...while millions starve in Europe.'
Category: photos/graphics
Subjects: wartime shortages; food rationing; European relief
Confidence: 0.8

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