====PAGE-LEVEL METADATA==== University Daily Kansan Page 0185_2 from reel: L 2340 (1945-10-26 to 1946-12-13) https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/155175 Title: Japan Abolishes War in New Constitution Summary: The Japanese government announces adoption of a new constitution that abolishes war as a sovereign right and renounces threats or use of force as a means of settling international disputes. Category: national news Subjects: Japan; post-war reconstruction; constitutional reform; World War II aftermath Named Entities: MacArthur, Douglas [Supreme Commander for the Allied Powers] Confidence: 0.85 Title: U.S. Asks Showdown on Russian Policy Summary: The United States seeks clarification from Soviet Russia regarding its policies in Manchuria and Iran, with Secretary of State Byrnes dispatching messages to Moscow. Category: national news Subjects: United States foreign policy; Soviet Union relations; Cold War origins; diplomacy Named Entities: Truman, Harry S. [President]; Byrnes, James F. [Secretary of State] Confidence: 0.8 Title: Truman to Churches: 'Support Legislation' Summary: President Truman asks church support for his legislative program, emphasizing that persons of all faiths should work together for the future of the nation and world. Category: national news Subjects: religious institutions; legislative support; church-state relations; post-war America Named Entities: Truman, Harry S. [President] Confidence: 0.8 Title: Atomic Bomb as Destructive as 10-Ton Blockbusters Summary: Dr. Edward U. Condon states that a single atomic bomb is as destructive as one possible 10-ton blockbuster, representing a thousand times more powerful weapon than those used against Japan. Category: national news Subjects: nuclear weapons; World War II technology; military strategy; scientific research Named Entities: Condon, Edward U. [director, national bureau of standards] Confidence: 0.75 Title: Van Johnson and Sinatra: Two-to-One Favorite Summary: Van Johnson and Frank Sinatra are reported as two-to-one favorites in a popularity contest, with Sinatra appearing at LaGuardia field with 75 bobby-soxers. Category: national news Subjects: entertainment industry; popular culture; film stars; post-war America Named Entities: Johnson, Van [actor]; Sinatra, Frank [singer/actor] Confidence: 0.7 Title: Saturday Last Day for Makeup Aptitude Tests Summary: The last chance to take makeup aptitude exams will be Saturday in Hoch auditorium, with psychological and aptitude tests scheduled for 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. Category: campus news Subjects: academic testing; student services; university administration; academic calendar Confidence: 0.85 Title: Nesmith, Replogle, Pierce Added to Grid Staff Summary: Athletic Director E. C. Quigley announces three new assistants to the 1946 football coaching staff: Dean Nesmith, Wayne 'Bill' Replogle, and Don Pierce. Category: campus news Subjects: athletics; football coaching; university sports; athletic department Named Entities: Quigley, E. C. [Athletic Director]; Sauer, George [Head Coach] Confidence: 0.9 Title: Time, Place, Officials for N.C.A.A. Playoff to Be Set Tomorrow Summary: The time, place, and officials for the K.U.-Oklahoma A. and M. basketball playoff for the Western NCAA tournament will be determined tomorrow afternoon in the lobby of the Union Station in Kansas City. Category: campus news Subjects: college athletics; NCAA tournament; basketball playoffs; sports scheduling Named Entities: Quigley, E. C. [Athletic Director]; Iba, Henry [Coach] Confidence: 0.85 Title: Book Store Manager Visits University Summary: Clarence W. Musgrave, manager of the student book store at Missouri University, visits Lawrence to meet with faculty members and students concerning the organization of a similar book store at KU. Category: campus news Subjects: university administration; bookstore operations; student services; academic affairs Named Entities: Musgrave, Clarence W. [Book Store Manager] Confidence: 0.8 Title: Vets Join in Protest Against 'Beer Law' Summary: Members of the Jayhawk Veterans club are meeting to protest against the recent resolution banning the sale of beer and dancing in the same place on campus. Category: campus news Subjects: student veterans; alcohol policy; university regulations; student activism Confidence: 0.75 Title: Women's Deck Tennis Continues Summary: Women's deck tennis games continue in Robinson gymnasium with matches scheduled between various sorority teams. Category: campus news Subjects: women's athletics; student activities; campus recreation; sports Confidence: 0.7 Title: 'Insincere, Sororified, Snobbish,' but 'Here to Stay'—K.U. Women Summary: A feature article discusses perceptions of KU women students, with Professor R. H. Wheeler commenting on their characteristics and future at the university. Category: features/profiles Subjects: women students; campus culture; student life; gender relations Named Entities: Wheeler, R. H. 'Doc' [professor of psychology] Confidence: 0.8 Title: Eight New Members Sworn in A.S.C. Summary: Eight new members are sworn into the All-Student Council, including Guy Ashcraft as vice president and Delores Custer as chief justice of the student court. Category: campus news Subjects: student government; All-Student Council; campus leadership; student affairs Named Entities: Ashcraft, Guy [vice president]; Custer, Delores [chief justice] Confidence: 0.85 Title: Fireside Forum Will Meet to Hear Speaker and Elect Summary: The Fireside Forum will hold an election of officers and hear a speaker discussing 'The International Scene' with Professor W. W. Davis of the history department. Category: campus news Subjects: student organizations; campus events; political discourse; student activities Confidence: 0.75 Title: Weather Summary: Kansas weather forecast for Thursday showing generally fair conditions with colder temperatures expected, with lows tonight ranging from 20-25 degrees west to near 30 east. Category: informational content Subjects: weather forecast; Kansas weather; meteorological information Confidence: 0.9 Title: Complete Student Directory Will Be Out in Three Weeks Summary: A complete student directory for the semester will be ready in about three weeks, with Ann Alexander serving as editor and Marjorie Pollock as assistant editor. Category: announcement Subjects: student services; directory publication; campus information; academic affairs Confidence: 0.85 Title: K.U. Bookstore by September Is Council Goal Summary: The goal of establishing a university bookstore by September was set by the All-Student Council, with plans for a north-wing addition to the Union and allocation of space behind the W.E.C. book exchange. Category: announcement Subjects: university bookstore; student services; campus facilities; All-Student Council Confidence: 0.8 Title: Sherwood to Chicago Summary: Dr. N. P. Sherwood, professor of bacteriology, is leaving tonight for Chicago to attend a meeting of the Pathology Society. Category: announcement Subjects: faculty news; academic appointments; university personnel; bacteriology Named Entities: Sherwood, N. P. [professor of bacteriology] 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. Please contact the Kenneth Spencer Research Library with specific questions or concerns.