====PAGE-LEVEL METADATA==== University Daily Kansan Page 0508_2 from reel: L 2338 (1942-11-03 to 1944-02-07) https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/156971 Title: Bombers Attack Athens, Norway, Nazi Industries Summary: American and British bombers deliver attacks on Nazi targets in Athens, Norway, and industrial areas of Germany, causing significant damage to war production facilities. Category: national news Subjects: world war II; military operations; air raids Named Entities: Athens; Norway; Berlin; Ludwigshafen Confidence: 0.85 Title: 2 Die in Burning of Wichita U. Building Summary: Two individuals died in a fire that destroyed the downtown division of Wichita University, with the building valued at $23,000. Category: local news Subjects: fire disasters; educational institutions; casualties Named Entities: Wichita University; Keith Fulton; Clint Grosvenor Confidence: 0.8 Title: Dean Postpones Concert Dates Summary: University Band concert and Symphony Orchestra program dates have been postponed due to wartime conditions. Category: campus news Subjects: university events; music programs; scheduling changes Named Entities: Dean Swarthout Confidence: 0.8 Title: CVC Will Announce New Members at Officers Meeting Summary: The Coed Volunteer Corps will announce new members at their officers meeting, with plans to decorate Union and Lindley mess halls for Christmas. Category: campus news Subjects: student organizations; leadership; membership Confidence: 0.75 Title: 15 Students Enroll as Victory Speakers Summary: Fifteen students have enrolled in the Victory Speakers program to give talks on wartime topics such as the battlefront, submarine warfare, and German aviation. Category: campus news Subjects: student programs; war effort; public speaking Confidence: 0.8 Title: Queen Selection to Be in Fraser 4:30 Tomorrow Summary: Candidates for Homecoming queen will be judged tomorrow at 4:15 p.m. in Fraser theater, with the identities of the queen and her two attendants to be revealed Friday night. Category: campus news Subjects: homecoming; student traditions; campus events Named Entities: Jackie Meyer Confidence: 0.8 Title: Jay Janes Pick 8 New Members Summary: Eight new members have been elected to the Jay Janes organization, including students from various fraternities and sororities. Category: campus news Subjects: student organizations; fraternities; membership Named Entities: Mary Olive Marshall; Larraine Witt; Dorothy Dodsworth Confidence: 0.8 Title: Dr. H. A. Jack to Fill Unitarian Ministry Summary: The Rev. Dr. Homer A. Jack has accepted a call to be minister of the Unitarian Society of Lawrence, with his first sermon scheduled for Sunday. Category: campus news Subjects: university personnel; religious leadership; academic appointments Named Entities: Dr. H. A. Jack; Dr. Florence B. Sherman Confidence: 0.8 Title: Old Doc Yak Comes Back With Pills Summary: The tradition of 'Old Doc Yak' returning with 'pep-producing' pills is being revived for the Homecoming rally, with entertainment by Army and Navy boys and banjo players. Category: campus news Subjects: university traditions; campus humor; student life Confidence: 0.75 Title: Jayhawkers Will Be Issued Friday, Nov. 26 Summary: The Jayhawker yearbook will be distributed on Friday, November 26, from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Union building, featuring new student photos and campus changes. Category: campus news Subjects: student publications; distribution; campus media Confidence: 0.8 Title: Malott Urges Faculty to Teach With Films Summary: Chancellor Malott urges faculty to utilize films and visual aids in teaching, noting that the University ranks second in the country for visual aid distribution. Category: campus news Subjects: educational methods; audiovisual technology; teaching innovation Named Entities: Chancellor Malott Confidence: 0.8 Title: 200 Varsity Tickets Sold to Army, Navy Summary: Over 200 tickets to the Homecoming varsity dance have been sold to Army and Navy men, with the event scheduled for Saturday in Hoch auditorium. Category: campus news Subjects: athletics; ticket sales; military personnel Confidence: 0.8 Title: Hull Tells Congress Pact Insures Peace Summary: Secretary of State Cordell Hull told Congress that the pact represents the foundation for a post-war security system to ensure lasting peace and protect liberties. Category: national news Subjects: foreign policy; international relations; world peace Named Entities: Cordell Hull Confidence: 0.85 Title: House Votes to Increase Disability Pensions Summary: The House unanimously passed a bill to increase monthly disability pensions for veterans from $40 to $50, affecting those with permanent total disabilities. Category: national news Subjects: veterans benefits; legislation; congressional action Confidence: 0.8 Title: Schoeppel States Federal Government Must Pay Tax Summary: Governor Andrew Schoeppel stated that the federal government will have to pay sales tax on its purchases in Kansas, as per the governor's declaration. Category: local news Subjects: taxation policy; federal government; state issues Named Entities: Andrew Schoeppel Confidence: 0.75 Title: College Head Indicted After Grand Jury Probe Summary: Dr. Henry G. Bennett, president of Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical College, was indicted on three counts of perjury following a grand jury investigation. Category: campus news Subjects: academic scandals; legal issues; educational administration Named Entities: Dr. Henry G. Bennett Confidence: 0.8 Title: Graduate Performs in Army Play Summary: Kenneth Davis, a graduate of the School of Fine Arts, will perform in the Army play 'The Army Play by Play' in St. Louis the week of November 22. Category: campus news Subjects: student achievements; military service; theater Named Entities: Pfc. Kenneth Davis Confidence: 0.75 Title: Weather Forecast Summary: Increasing cloudiness tonight, partly cloudy and much cooler Friday, windy Friday. Category: informational content Subjects: weather conditions; forecasting Confidence: 0.9 Title: Closing Hours for Library Announced for Weekend Summary: The library will be closed at 5:30 p.m. Friday and at 12 noon Saturday due to Homecoming games. 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