====PAGE-LEVEL METADATA==== University Daily Kansan Page 0432_2 from reel: L 2338 (1942-11-03 to 1944-02-07) https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/157120 Title: WEC Changes Closing Hours for Five Weeks Summary: The Women's Executive Committee announces new closing hours for University women during the five-week session, adjusting times for different days of the week. Category: campus news Subjects: women's organizations; university policies; student activities Named Entities: Larson, Doris [WEC president] Confidence: 0.85 Title: 200 a-12's Express Interest in YMCA Summary: Letters indicate that approximately 200 A-12 men at the University have expressed interest in joining the YMCA, with some already visiting the office. Category: campus news Subjects: student organizations; extracurricular activities; community engagement Confidence: 0.8 Title: Stage Show Signed for Service Party Summary: A stage show featuring novelty acts and music will be held at the Community building for service men, with performers including Bonnie King and Bob Crosby. Category: campus news Subjects: entertainment; student activities; war bond drive Named Entities: Schwahn, Stan [theater manager]; King, Bonnie [performer]; Crosby, Bob [vocalist] Confidence: 0.8 Title: Buhl Announced Navy Promotions at Happy Hour Summary: Navy promotions were announced at a Happy Hour event, with Lt. A. H. Buhl making the official notifications for several V-12 program participants. Category: campus news Subjects: military affairs; naval promotions; student military training Named Entities: Buhl, A. H. [commanding officer]; Wilson, Harry H. [navy personnel]; Alexander, Dawson [navy personnel] Confidence: 0.8 Title: Injured Boy to Be in Bed a Month Summary: John Elvig, a 10-year-old boy, suffered severe injuries including a broken leg when struck by a truck and will be confined to bed for at least a month. Category: campus news Subjects: accidents; personal injuries; local community Named Entities: Elvig, John [injured boy]; Elvig, F. H. [parent] Confidence: 0.8 Title: New Building to Be Done by Nov. First Summary: Exterior construction work on a new military science building at the University is progressing, with completion expected by November 1. Category: campus news Subjects: university construction; federal funding; academic facilities Confidence: 0.8 Title: Thirteen Passed English Proficiency Summary: Thirteen students passed the English proficiency examination, with those passing required to complete 24 hours of credit before graduation. Category: campus news Subjects: academic achievement; language proficiency; student success Named Entities: Virtue, John B. [professor] Confidence: 0.8 Title: V-12's May Play in School Band, Wiley Indicates Summary: Plans are being formed for V-12 program participants to potentially play in the University band, according to Professor Russell L. Wiley. Category: campus news Subjects: military training; music programs; student activities Named Entities: Wiley, Russell L. [professor] Confidence: 0.8 Title: Chandler Announces Teacher Placements Summary: The Teacher Placement Bureau announces several teaching positions filled by recent graduates, including placements in Arizona and Kansas. Category: campus news Subjects: education; teacher placements; career opportunities Named Entities: Chandler, H. E. [director]; Myers, Patti M. [teacher]; Oyler, Delma [teacher] Confidence: 0.8 Title: Steam Shovels Take Attention of Professor Summary: Professor Ertl of the mining engineering department discusses his observations of steam shovels used in coal mining operations in southeastern Kansas. Category: campus news Subjects: engineering; coal mining; academic research Named Entities: Ertl, [professor] Confidence: 0.8 Title: Theater Tickets to Purchasers in Bond Drive Summary: Free tickets to the premiere of 'So Proudly We Hail' will be available to bond purchasers at the Jayhawker theater as part of a war bond drive. Category: campus news Subjects: war bond drive; entertainment; community support Named Entities: Schwahn, Stan [theater manager] Confidence: 0.8 Title: Graduate Killed in Sicilian Campaign Summary: Lieutenant George R. Koehler, son of Col. George R. Koehler and a University of Kansas graduate, was killed in action in Sicily during the Allied campaign. Category: campus news Subjects: military casualties; World War II; alumni Named Entities: Koehler, George R. [lieutenant]; Koehler, George R. [father] Confidence: 0.8 Title: Graduate Was Guest of Prof. Hopkins Summary: Paul R. Snider, a University of Kansas graduate and announcer for WGN in Chicago, was a guest of Professor Edwin M. Hopkins during his visit to campus. Category: features/profiles Subjects: alumni; broadcasting; academic connections Named Entities: Snider, Paul R. [announcer]; Hopkins, Edwin M. [professor] Confidence: 0.8 Title: Eiseley to Speak Summary: Professor Loren Eiseley of the sociology department will speak on 'Racial Origins and the Problem of Modern Races' at the Unitarian Church. Category: campus news Subjects: lectures; academic events; sociology Named Entities: Eiseley, Loren [professor] Confidence: 0.8 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.