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University Daily Kansan
Page 0090_2 from reel: L 2339 (1944-02-08 to 1945-10-25)
https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/156582

Title: New Aeronautics Classes for Men Begin This Week
Summary: New aeronautical training classes begin for men at KU, with 13 employees from North American Aviation teaching courses in military science and engineering.
Category: campus news
Subjects: military training; aviation education; university programs
Named Entities: Stillwell, Henry [professor]; North American Aviation, Inc.
Confidence: 0.85

Title: Former ATO House Sold for Hospital
Summary: The former Alpha Tau Omega fraternity house has been sold to serve as a new county convalescent hospital, with Douglas County commissioners approving the purchase.
Category: campus news
Subjects: fraternity housing; university real estate; community partnerships
Named Entities: Alpha Tau Omega fraternity; Douglas County commissioners
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Committee Set to Plan Postwar College Policies
Summary: A committee has been formed to plan postwar college policies, with representatives from state schools, municipal universities, and junior colleges meeting to discuss future academic direction.
Category: campus news
Subjects: academic planning; postwar education; university governance
Named Entities: Lawson, Paul B. [dean]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: New Walks to Library Shortcuts
Summary: New diagonal walkways are being constructed to provide shortcuts to the library, replacing old paths that were damaged when the old anatomy building burned.
Category: campus news
Subjects: campus infrastructure; library access; university facilities
Confidence: 0.75

Title: Foster to Play in Piano Recital at 8 Tonight
Summary: Sidney Foster, a young American pianist, will present a recital at 8 p.m. in the Fraser theater as part of Music Week festivities.
Category: arts
Subjects: music performance; piano recital; university arts
Named Entities: Foster, Sidney [pianist]
Confidence: 0.85

Title: Niles Folk Lore Pleases Crowds
Summary: John Jacob Niles presented a recital of American folk songs, carols, and ballads that was well-received by a standing-room only audience.
Category: features/profiles
Subjects: folk music; cultural events; university performances
Named Entities: Niles, John Jacob [folk musician]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: 27 University Men Go to Leavenworth for Preinduction
Summary: Twenty-seven University of Kansas men under 26 years of age reported to Ft. Leavenworth for preinduction physical examinations in preparation for military service.
Category: campus news
Subjects: military service; university students; preinduction training
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Stringer to Play at Union Dance
Summary: Dean Stringer and his band will perform at a Union Activities committee dance from 9 to 12 Saturday night, April 29.
Category: campus news
Subjects: music performance; student events; university activities
Named Entities: Stringer, Dean [musician]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Sluss Funeral to Be at 4:30 This Afternoon
Summary: Funeral services for Professor A. H. Sluss will be held at 4:30 p.m. at the First Methodist Church with burial at Tuscola.
Category: announcement
Subjects: memorial service; faculty death; university community
Named Entities: Sluss, A. H. [professor]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Allies Bomb Europe in Great Strength
Summary: Allied air forces launched a major bombing campaign against Nazi Europe, with between 5000 and 6000 planes participating in the attack.
Category: national news
Subjects: world war II; military operations; allied forces
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Chemistry Honor Roll Names 14 Students
Summary: Fourteen students have been named to the chemistry honor roll for the winter semester, with an average of 90 or above.
Category: campus news
Subjects: academic achievement; chemistry department; honor roll
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Music Week to End With 'Stabat Mater'
Summary: The University A Cappella Choir and Symphony Orchestra will present Rossini's 'Stabat Mater' on Thursday, April 20, directed by D. M. Steward.
Category: arts
Subjects: choral performance; music festival; university arts
Named Entities: Moore, Meribah [soprano]; Wilkins, Joseph [tenor]; Thompson, Harold [bass]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Trainees, Officers Have Pictures Taken
Summary: Approximately 150 V-12 trainees and officers had identification pictures taken at the University Naval Training Station.
Category: campus news
Subjects: military training; university naval training; photography
Confidence: 0.75

Title: Earl Warren Named Keynoter of Republican Convention
Summary: Earl Warren, governor of California, has been named keynote speaker for the Republican National Convention.
Category: announcement
Subjects: political events; party conventions; public figures
Named Entities: Warren, Earl [governor]
Confidence: 0.8

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