====PAGE-LEVEL METADATA==== University Daily Kansan Page 0625_2 from reel: L 2336 (1940-10-09 to 1941-10-03) https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/159213 Title: Pi Phi and Phi Delt Candidates Increase Lead Summary: Coverage of a campus competition where Pi Phi and Phi Delta Theta candidates have increased their lead in the Kansan's Holiday Excursion Contest, with details on voting results and standings. Category: campus news Subjects: fraternity; sorority; student organizations; campus competitions Named Entities: Pi Phi; Phi Delta Theta; Ray Evans; Miriam Bartlett; Kenneth Ketchum; Henry Skorga; Georgia Mae Landrith; Ruth Kelley; Kenneth Nicolay; Shirley Henry; Joanne Basore Confidence: 0.85 Title: Singer Is New Supreme Court Chief Justice Summary: Tom Singer, a senior law student, has been chosen as Chief Justice of the Student Supreme Court, with details about the appointment process and upcoming meetings. Category: campus news Subjects: student government; university administration; student organizations Named Entities: Tom Singer; Bob Nichol; Bill Douce; Chad Case; Bob Marietta; Dave Watermuller; David Whitney Confidence: 0.8 Title: Barton Pleased After Try-Outs for First Play Summary: Professor James Barton expresses satisfaction with the tryouts for the first play, with details about participation and upcoming performances. Category: campus news Subjects: theater; drama; student activities; performing arts Named Entities: James Barton; Allen Crafton Confidence: 0.8 Title: Set for Grid Battle Summary: Coverage of the upcoming football game between Kansas and Washington, including details about the team lineup, player positions, and game preview. Category: sports Subjects: football; college sports; athletics; team lineups Named Entities: Vic Hurt; Herb Ulrich; Ralph Miller; Jack Tenenbaum; Gene Long; Ray Niblo; Don Ettinger Confidence: 0.85 Title: Mars Swings Nearer Not Till '53 Summary: An article about the upcoming close approach of Mars to Earth in 1953, with details about a campus viewing event and professor N.W. Storer's open house. Category: features/profiles Subjects: astronomy; space; campus events; science Named Entities: N. W. Storer Confidence: 0.75 Title: First Proficiency Exam in English Set for Tomorrow Summary: Announcement of the first proficiency examination in English composition scheduled for tomorrow, with details about eligibility and future exam dates. Category: announcement Subjects: academics; examinations; university policies Confidence: 0.8 Title: Stag Mixer Dance Follows Pigskin Game Summary: Announcement of a stag mixer dance following tomorrow's football game, sponsored by the Student Union Activities Committee. Category: announcement Subjects: student activities; social events; athletics Confidence: 0.8 Title: Camera Fans Take Notice Summary: Notice to camera enthusiasts about submitting pictures for publication in the Collegiate Digest, with details about rules and deadlines. Category: announcement Subjects: student activities; photography; campus events Confidence: 0.75 Title: [advertisements] Advertisers include: Jay Janes and the Ku Ku's; University Daily Kansan 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.