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University Daily Kansan
Page 0335_2 from reel: L 2337 (1941-10-05 to 1942-11-01)
https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/158536

Title: Java Afire With Fierce Japanese Invasion Drive
Summary: Allied Headquarters report on Japanese invasion forces advancing on Java, with fighting near Batavia and Bandung as Japanese troops capture key locations.
Category: national news
Subjects: world war II; Pacific theater; military operations
Named Entities: Java; Batavia; Bandung
Confidence: 0.9

Title: Explosion in Iowa Ordnance Plant Kills 13
Summary: Army authorities report 13 killed and over 30 injured in explosion at Iowa ordnance plant, with investigation underway to determine cause.
Category: national news
Subjects: industrial accidents; munitions plant; casualties
Named Entities: Iowa; Burlington
Confidence: 0.9

Title: 20 Hostages Die in Payment for Murder of Nazi
Summary: Report of 20 hostages executed by German occupation authorities in Paris in retaliation for murder of German soldier.
Category: national news
Subjects: world war II; hostage executions; Nazi Germany
Named Entities: Paris; Vichy
Confidence: 0.85

Title: Big Ten May Scrap Schedule
Summary: Report on potential changes to Big Ten athletic schedules due to wartime conditions, with discussion of how Kansas and other teams might be affected.
Category: sports
Subjects: college athletics; conference realignment; sports scheduling
Named Entities: Big Ten; Kansas; Oklahoma
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Sportin' Around
Summary: Update on college basketball standings, including Kansas' position in Big Six conference and upcoming matchups.
Category: sports
Subjects: college basketball; Big Six conference; sports standings
Named Entities: Kansas; Oklahoma; Missouri Valley
Confidence: 0.75

Title: [classifieds]
Category: classifieds
Confidence: 0.9

Title: [advertisements]
Advertisers include: Hixon's; Dr. C. F. O'BRYON; Johnny's Grill; Columbia Bicycles; Noll Optical Co.; Hotel Eldridge Barber Shop; Carter's Stationery; Roberts
Category: advertisements
Confidence: 0.9

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