====PAGE-LEVEL METADATA==== University Daily Kansan Page 0268_2 from reel: L 2338 (1942-11-03 to 1944-02-07) https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/157445 Title: Unc Jimmy Green Is Painted White Summary: The annual painting of the Uncle Jimmy Green statue at KU is described, with this year's white paint chosen due to wartime green paint shortages. The tradition is explained along with details about the statue's history. Category: campus news Subjects: university traditions; student life; campus events Named Entities: Green, Jimmy [statue]; Miner, Jane [reporter] Confidence: 0.85 Title: K. U. Selected as Navy v-12 Training Site Summary: The University of Kansas has been selected by the Navy Department as one of the centers for administering the V-12 Navy College Training Program, which will provide college training for naval officers. The program details and eligibility requirements are outlined. Category: campus news Subjects: military training; university programs; wartime education Named Entities: Malott, Deane W. [chancellor]; Navy Department Confidence: 0.8 Title: Budget Bill Up for Signature; Regents Chosen Summary: The Kansas state legislature has passed a budget bill for education funding that is awaiting the governor's signature. The article also reports on the confirmation of new regents to the KU Board of Regents. Category: local news Subjects: state government; education funding; university governance Named Entities: Spake, Lavern R.; Stauffer, Oscar; Markham, W. T.; Haughey, Elizabeth; Poole, Grover; McLaughlin, Drew; Schoeppe, Governor Confidence: 0.8 Title: Spencer to Be Baccalaureate Speaker in May Summary: The Rev. Robert Nelson Spencer, bishop of western Missouri, has been selected as the baccalaureate speaker for the University of Kansas commencement exercises scheduled for May 16. Category: campus news Subjects: commencement; religious leaders; university events Named Entities: Spencer, Robert Nelson [bishop]; Nelson, Robert Confidence: 0.85 Title: Kansas Has Varieties of Weather Summary: University students have experienced various weather conditions including rain, sleet, and snow. The article describes current weather patterns and forecasts. Category: campus news Subjects: weather; campus life; seasonal conditions Confidence: 0.75 Title: Engineers Hold Annual Banquet Tonight in Union Summary: The annual engineering banquet will be held in the Kansas Union with 220 tickets sold. The event will feature speakers including C.W. Baldridge and Charles G. Campbell, with entertainment by Prof. E.C. Buehler and Joseph Wilkins. Category: campus news Subjects: student organizations; engineering; campus events Named Entities: Baldridge, C. W.; Campbell, Charles G.; Buehler, E. C.; Wilkins, Joseph Confidence: 0.8 Title: Recreation Begun by Service Clubs Summary: Service clubs have organized recreational facilities for sailors and war workers in Lawrence, including plans for Saturday night parties and other activities to support service members. Category: campus news Subjects: student organizations; community service; wartime activities Named Entities: American Association of University Women Confidence: 0.75 Title: Dr. Turney Has Admission Forms Summary: Information about admission forms available from Dr. Turney for prospective students. Category: informational content Subjects: university administration; admissions Confidence: 0.7 Title: Civil Service Examinations March 20 Summary: Notice about civil service examinations to be held on March 20 for various positions. Category: informational content Subjects: employment; government jobs; career opportunities Confidence: 0.7 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.