====PAGE-LEVEL METADATA==== University Daily Kansan Page 0613_2 from reel: L 2336 (1940-10-09 to 1941-10-03) https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/159237 Title: Open Dorm Bids Summary: University announces bidding process for Jolliffe Hall construction to address housing shortages, with contracts for plumbing, heating and wiring to be awarded. Category: campus news Subjects: university housing; student housing; campus facilities Confidence: 0.85 Title: Politicians Kick-Off With Mixers Tonight Summary: Pachacamac and P.S.G.L. political parties host annual freshman mixers for new students on campus tonight. Category: campus news Subjects: student organizations; political groups; campus events Named Entities: Bill Farmer [student leader]; Dave Watermulder [student leader] Confidence: 0.8 Title: Skorga Recaptures Kansan Contest Lead Summary: Henry Skorga regains lead in the Kansan Holiday Excursion contest after weekend voting, with Ruth Kelley and Shirley Henry close behind in the women's division. Category: sports Subjects: student competitions; campus contests; elections Named Entities: Henry Skorga [contest leader]; Ruth Kelley [contest participant]; Shirley Henry [contest participant] Confidence: 0.8 Title: 17 New KuKu's Will Perform for Actives Summary: Seventeen new members of the KuKu club will perform traditional antics at the Kansas room of the Memorial Union building. Category: campus news Subjects: student organizations; campus traditions; fraternities/sororities Confidence: 0.75 Title: Activity Tax Is a Mistake Summary: Business manager Karl Klooz argues that the 59-cent tax on activity books is misguided and will not become effective until October 1. Category: campus news Subjects: university finance; student organizations; campus policy Confidence: 0.75 Title: Card Dubs to Learn Tonight Summary: First meeting of the Student Union Intramurals committee will teach bridge at 7:15 PM, with additional activities including ping pong and poker planned. Category: campus news Subjects: student organizations; campus events; card playing Confidence: 0.75 Title: Malott Rallies Chicago Bankers Summary: Chancellor Malott addresses American Bankers Association, urging bankers to support national defense efforts. Category: campus news Subjects: university speakers; campus events; academic leadership Named Entities: Chancellor Malott [university leader] Confidence: 0.75 Title: To Speak on China Summary: Dr. J.A. Miao, commissioner of health in Yunnan Province, China, will speak on China's situation in Fraser theater. Category: campus news Subjects: campus speakers; international affairs; academic lectures Named Entities: Dr. J.A. Miao [speaker] Confidence: 0.75 Title: Whitney Problem Ties M.S.C. Hands Summary: Political dispute over Dave Whitney's appointment to Men's Student Council creates deadlock, with no meeting held as scheduled. Category: campus news Subjects: student government; campus governance; university administration Named Entities: Dave Whitney [student council member]; Dave Watermulder [student leader]; J.B. Smith [faculty advisor] 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.