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University Daily Kansan
Page 0426_2 from reel: L 2338 (1942-11-03 to 1944-02-07)
https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/157132

Title: Professor Is State Checker of Measures
Summary: Professor M.E. Rice discusses his role as state checker of measures at the University of Kansas, explaining the process of approving weights and measures.
Category: campus news
Subjects: university faculty; state government; academic research
Named Entities: Rice, M. E. [associate professor]
Confidence: 0.85

Title: Nuckles Featured in 'Life' Article
Summary: Rolla Nuckles, former KU instructor, is featured in Life magazine for his role in the rescue of 161 seamen from the USS Helena in the Solomons.
Category: features/profiles
Subjects: military history; wartime service; university alumni
Named Entities: Nuckles, Rolla [former instructor]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Trucker Charged Yesterday With Careless Driving
Summary: John F. Elvig, age 10, was injured when a truck driven by Robert Burchett hit him near Lindley hall. The truck driver was charged with careless driving.
Category: local news
Subjects: traffic accidents; local incidents; vehicle safety
Named Entities: Elvig, John F. [truck driver]; Burchett, Robert [truck owner]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Former Librarian Now at Air Base
Summary: Miss Leva Lash, former KU librarian, has taken a position at the Pratt air base to help establish a library there.
Category: campus news
Subjects: university personnel; military service; library operations
Named Entities: Lash, Leva [former librarian]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: McMorris Is Made Head of Army Here
Summary: Lt. Col. Watson L. McMorris has been appointed acting commander of the ROTC coast artillery unit at KU, replacing Colonel William C. Washington.
Category: campus news
Subjects: military leadership; university administration;  ROTC
Named Entities: McMorris, Watson L. [Lt. Col.]; Washington, William C. [Colonel]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: No Soap Saturday on Tyros
Summary: The long-awaited 'macho' hour at the Saturday night service for KU's armed forces was cancelled, with explanations about military secrets and cold feet.
Category: campus news
Subjects: student life; campus events; military training
Confidence: 0.75

Title: Confusing Is Word for Names
Summary: Dr. A.W. Davidson and Dr. K.W. Davidson, both KU professors, frequently receive each other's mail due to their similar names causing confusion on campus.
Category: features/profiles
Subjects: campus life; faculty; student experiences
Named Entities: Davidson, A. W. [professor]; Davidson, K. W. [director]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Contest Open to Writers
Summary: The 23rd annual authorship contest of the Kansas Authors' Club is open to residents of Kansas and club members, with various prize categories for different types of writing.
Category: campus news
Subjects: student competitions; literary events; campus activities
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Trainees Will Finish Course on August 28
Summary: Aeronautical technician trainees at KU will complete their 12-week course on August 28, having begun their studies in June.
Category: campus news
Subjects: military training; aeronautical education; university programs
Named Entities: Stillwell, Henry S. [associate professor]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Flying Cross Given to Former Student
Summary: Sgt. Darrel F. Houtz, former KU student, has been awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for his service in the Southwest Pacific during WWII.
Category: features/profiles
Subjects: military honors; alumni achievements; wartime service
Named Entities: Houtz, Darrel F. [Sgt.]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Miss Hoopes Didn't Cut Her Classes
Summary: Miss Helen Rhoda Hoopes discusses her academic performance and experiences as a student at the University of Kansas.
Category: features/profiles
Subjects: student life; academic performance; campus culture
Named Entities: Hoopes, Helen Rhoda [student]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Army Is Eating in Lindley Now
Summary: A-12 and ASTP men are now eating their meals in Lindley hall, with two meal periods each day for about 400 men.
Category: campus news
Subjects: military life; campus facilities; wartime accommodations
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Upset Stomachs for Corbin Women
Summary: Several women living in Corbin hall are suffering from upset stomachs, with some hospitalized. The cause has not been determined.
Category: local news
Subjects: health issues; campus housing; medical incidents
Named Entities: Lins, Beatrice [physician]
Confidence: 0.75

Title: [advertisements]
Category: advertisements
Confidence: 0.9

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