====PAGE-LEVEL METADATA==== University Daily Kansan Page 0028_2 from reel: L 2339 (1944-02-08 to 1945-10-25) https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/156704 Title: Craftons Give 'Close Quarters' at 8:15 Tonight Summary: Somin's two-character play 'Close Quarters' will be presented in Fraser theater tonight at 8:15, with final presentation tomorrow night. The play is set in central Europe between World Wars I and II. Category: campus news Subjects: theater performances; student activities; campus events Confidence: 0.85 Title: Malott Attends Two National Conferences Summary: Chancellor Deane W. Malott attends conferences in Washington D.C. and is expected to return Saturday. He will also attend an advisory meeting with the United States Department of Commerce. Category: campus news Subjects: university administration; academic governance; chancellor activities Named Entities: Malott, Deane W. [chancellor] Confidence: 0.8 Title: Hackler, KU Graduate, Killed in Air Crash Summary: Ensign Harold L. Hackler, graduate of KU's School of Fine Arts, was killed in a plane crash at Pacific Beach, Washington while participating in gunnery practice. Category: campus news Subjects: student deaths; military service; alumni news Named Entities: Hackler, Harold L. [KU graduate] Confidence: 0.8 Title: Capt. Herman Hauck Japanese Prisoner Summary: Capt. Herman H. Hauck, 37, who was captured by the Japanese when Corregidor fell, is reported to be a prisoner in Japanese custody. His parents were notified of his status. Category: national news Subjects: world war II; prisoners of war; military personnel Named Entities: Hauck, Herman H. [captain] Confidence: 0.8 Title: Start Destruction of Berlin Summary: The consensus from travelers who reached Stockholm after experiencing daylight assaults on Berlin indicates the German capital might not last out the month as American bombers team up with RAF in steady round-the-clock bombing. Category: national news Subjects: world war II; bombing campaigns; military operations Confidence: 0.75 Title: Army to Expand Training of Men Aged 17 to 19 Summary: University authorities announce that the War Department has approved a considerable step in expanding the Army Specialized Training Program, urging all universities, colleges and secondary schools to encourage young men aged 17 to 19 to participate in military training programs. Category: national news Subjects: world war II; military training; selective service Confidence: 0.8 Title: Pollom, Marine Pilot, Missing in Action Summary: Second Lt. Don Pollom, former University of Kansas student, has been reported missing in action in the Pacific area as a Marine fighter pilot. He was prominent in both track and football during his high school and college years. Category: campus news Subjects: military service; student veterans; missing personnel Named Entities: Pollom, Don [marine pilot] Confidence: 0.8 Title: Sororities to Hold Open House for v-12 Summary: Sororities on campus will sponsor informal open houses for newly arrived Navy V-12 students on Thursday and Friday afternoons. Alpha Chi Omega, Chi Omega, Gamma Phi Beta, Delta Pi, Alpha Omicron Pi, Delta Gamma, Pi Beta Phi, and Kappa Kappa Gamma will participate. Category: campus news Subjects: student organizations; military training; campus events Confidence: 0.8 Title: ATTENTION! Navy v-12 Trainees Summary: Navy V-12 trainees may obtain their second semester activity tickets at the Memorial Union Building, Business Office, or at the Kansan business office. The tickets provide access to various campus facilities and services. Category: announcement Subjects: student privileges; military training; campus services Confidence: 0.8 Title: Morris Transferred to Kansas City, Kans. Summary: Capt. Archie Morris has been transferred from his duties here as Battalion commander, AST SU 3704, to the AST Medical Detachment, Kansas City, Kansas. He relieves First Lt. Ross H. Ley, who has been ordered to duty with troops at Fort Francis E. Warren, Wyo. Category: campus news Subjects: military personnel; campus military units; transfers Named Entities: Morris, Archie [captain] Confidence: 0.75 Title: Graduate Attached to English Hospital Summary: Josephine Blades, who received her bachelor of arts degree in 1928 and her master's in 1931, has been attached to the 91st evacuation hospital in England as a Red Cross worker. She was one of 20 Red Cross women who arrived in England two days after the last raid. Category: campus news Subjects: alumni news; military service; medical personnel Named Entities: Blades, Josephine [graduate] Confidence: 0.75 Title: Junior Prom to Feature Chauncey Downs Summary: The Junior Prom will feature Chauncey Downs and his 'Soldiers of Production' orchestra, including Ray, singer. The 12-piece orchestra has appeared in leading ballrooms throughout the country. The formal varsity is open to all students on the campus. Category: campus news Subjects: student events; promenade; campus social life Confidence: 0.8 Title: Leo Hellmer Visits on Campus Summary: Leo Hellmer, former laboratory instructor in the psychology department, recently visited campus. In the army a year, Hellmer is stationed with the air corps at San Antonio, Texas, where he does psychological examining. Category: features/profiles Subjects: alumni news; campus visitors; psychology Named Entities: Hellmer, Leo [former instructor] Confidence: 0.75 Title: Eric Allen Is Dead Summary: Eric Allen, dean of the School of Journalism at the University of Oregon, died Sunday. Category: campus news Subjects: alumni news; deaths; journalism Named Entities: Allen, Eric [dean of journalism] 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.