====PAGE-LEVEL METADATA==== University Daily Kansan Page 0274_2 from reel: L 2339 (1944-02-08 to 1945-10-25) https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/156214 Title: Freshmen Poll 92 Votes by Noon in Class Election Summary: Freshman class election results showing 92 votes cast by noon with candidates for various class officer positions including president, vice-president, secretary, and treasurer. Category: campus news Subjects: student elections; class officers; student government Named Entities: Burch, Joan [election committee chair]; Scott, Ann [candidate]; Hill, Everett [candidate]; Wheelock, Kay [candidate]; Kieme, Ralph [candidate]; Heil, Sara [candidate]; Allen, Pat [candidate]; McIntire, Jean [candidate]; Wellborne, Shirley [candidate]; Irwin, John [candidate]; Hunter, Sam [candidate] Confidence: 0.9 Title: Corbin Burglary Follows on Heels of Kappa Theft Summary: Report of burglary at Corbin hall following recent theft at Kappa house, with details about the suspect and stolen items. Category: campus news Subjects: campus security; theft; student organizations Named Entities: Ramage, H.P. [housemother]; Corbin [location] Confidence: 0.85 Title: YWCA to Dispose of Books, Make Survey Summary: YWCA announcement about disposing of books from World Student Service Fund and conducting survey of Lawrence children in cooperation with Ministerial Alliance. Category: campus news Subjects: student organizations; community service; book drives Named Entities: Smith, Barbara [YWCA commission]; Woodward, Martha [commission chair]; Cooper, Phyllis [mission head] Confidence: 0.8 Title: Portrayal of Negro Life in Catfish Row Will Draw Record Audience Tonight Summary: Preview of musical comedy 'Porgy and Bess' portraying Negro life in Catfish Row, expected to draw record audience of 3,000-3,500 with 2,200 tickets already sold. Category: features/profiles Subjects: theater; musical performances; racial representation Named Entities: Swartout, M. [School of Fine Arts]; Smallens, Alexander [conductor]; Kozma, Tibor [assistant director]; Jessye, Eva [choir director] Confidence: 0.85 Title: Early Grades to Aid Students Summary: Announcement that four-week grade reports for non-veteran freshmen and sophomores will be available December 4, with veterans' grades due at that time. Category: campus news Subjects: academic policy; student support; veterans education Named Entities: Lawson, Paul B. [Dean] Confidence: 0.8 Title: Inquiry Is Begun Into Sour Owl Summary: Report on investigation into the campus publication 'Sour Owl' following complaints about its content, with local post office holding magazines until Washington determines availability. Category: campus news Subjects: student publications; campus controversy; administrative action Named Entities: Werner, Dean Henry Confidence: 0.75 Title: CVC Makes Plans for War Loan Drive Summary: University of Kansas Veterans Club announcement about war bond sales and war bond subscriptions during the Sixth War Loan drive, including plans for War Bond dance. Category: campus news Subjects: war bonds; student organizations; fundraising Named Entities: Waters, Beverly Jane [Lt. Gen.] Confidence: 0.8 Title: Large Crowd Present at Union Carnival Summary: Report on Union carnival attendance of about 800 people, with details about proceeds benefiting Student Union activities and house parties. Category: campus news Subjects: student activities; campus events; fundraising Confidence: 0.75 Title: Resolution Introduced for Pearl Harbor Probe Summary: Report on Senate resolution introduced by Sen. Homer Ferguson for investigation into Pearl Harbor disaster, with details about the legislative action. Category: editorial Subjects: Pearl Harbor; congressional investigations; military history Named Entities: Ferguson, Homer [Michigan senator] Confidence: 0.8 Title: Nazis Retreat on 100-Mile Front as Allies Go Into Saar, Rhineland; 118 Jap Planes Shot Out of War Summary: International news report on Nazi retreat along 100-mile front as Allies advance into Saar and Rhineland, plus report of 118 Japanese planes shot down in Pacific theater. Category: national news Subjects: World War II; European theater; Pacific theater Confidence: 0.85 Title: Guy v. Keeler to Attend Installation at Wichita Summary: Announcement that Guy V. Keeler will attend installation meeting and dinner of first Kansas safety organization to qualify for chapter in American Society of Safety Engineers. Category: announcement Subjects: professional appointments; engineering education Named Entities: Keeler, Guy V. [Engineering Science and Management War Training director] Confidence: 0.8 Title: Weather Forecast Summary: Daily weather forecast indicating fair conditions tonight, near freezing, with Wednesday forecast for fair weather and little temperature change. Category: informational content Subjects: weather; climate; forecasting Confidence: 0.9 Title: All-Girl Cast to Give 'Tune in Yesterday' on Dec. 12 and 13 Summary: Announcement of all-girl cast comedy 'Tune in Yesterday' to be performed December 12-13 in Fraser theater, directed by Prof. Allen Crafton. Category: announcement Subjects: theater; campus events; performing arts Named Entities: Crafton, Prof. Allen [director] Confidence: 0.8 Title: Closing Hours to Be 12 p.m. On Wednesday and Thursday Summary: Notice that closing hours for all University women on Wednesday and Thursday nights will be 12 p.m., with regular closing hour of 12:30 to be resumed Friday. Category: announcement Subjects: university operations; campus facilities Confidence: 0.9 Title: Kansan Editor Has Measles Summary: Brief announcement that Ruth Tippin, editor of the Daily Kansan, has measles as reported by University physician Dr. Ralph Ca. Category: announcement Subjects: student health; newspaper operations Named Entities: Tippin, Ruth [editor]; Ca, Dr. Ralph [University physician] Confidence: 0.8 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.