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University Daily Kansan
Page 0479_1 from reel: L 2336 (1940-10-09 to 1941-10-03)
https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/159506

Title: Downes Will Speak on Fine Arts Day
Summary: University Fine Arts Day scheduled for May 13 featuring music critic Olin Downes speaking, with special music from University A Cappella Choir and University Band, followed by a banquet and Young American Artist program.
Category: campus news
Subjects: university events; fine arts; music; campus activities
Named Entities: Downes, Olin [music critic]; New York Times
Confidence: 0.9

Title: Training Specialist Exams Announced
Summary: The United States Civil Service Commission announces examination for position as training specialist in government departments, with applications due by May 28, 1941.
Category: campus news
Subjects: civil service; government employment; university career services
Named Entities: United States Civil Service Commission
Confidence: 0.85

Title: National Contest for College Poets Held This Month
Summary: National college poetry contest sponsored by Poetry Week Fellowship calling for original, unpublished poems with cash prizes and medals to be awarded.
Category: campus news
Subjects: literary competitions; poetry; student activities
Named Entities: Ashton, John [professor of English]
Confidence: 0.85

Title: Father of Betty Bridges Dies at Norton
Summary: Mark Bridges, father of Betty Bridges (college senior), died Monday from heart attack; he was former state auditor's staff member in charge of sand royalties.
Category: local news
Subjects: obituaries; local community; family news
Named Entities: Bridges, Mark [father]; Bridges, Betty [student]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Life Saving Classes Listed for Tomorrow
Summary: Life saving classes for senior Red Cross lifesaving certificates will be held tomorrow at 4 o'clock in Robinson gymnasium, with Jim Raport as instructor.
Category: campus news
Subjects: safety training; campus activities; physical education
Named Entities: Raport, Jim [instructor]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Complete Seminar---Students More Sensible Now
Summary: Mrs. Groves discusses changes in student attitudes comparing pre-war and present college students, noting more sensible viewpoints on marriage and life decisions.
Category: campus news
Subjects: student behavior; campus culture; historical context
Named Entities: Groves, Mrs. [college student]
Confidence: 0.75

Title: Senate Meets---
Summary: Senate meeting discusses Tobey's resolution and neutrality policies, with Senator Taft presiding and discussion of Roosevelt's statements on neutrality.
Category: campus news
Subjects: student government; campus politics; university governance
Named Entities: Taft, Robert A. [senator]; Roosevelt, Franklin D. [president]
Confidence: 0.75

Title: Chancellor Sees Need
Summary: Chancellor Deane W. expresses awareness of need for certain academic or administrative measures at the university.
Category: campus news
Subjects: university administration; academic leadership; campus needs
Named Entities: Chancellor, Deane W. [university chancellor]
Confidence: 0.7

Title: Examination Schedule
Summary: Detailed examination schedule from May 28 to June 5, 1941, showing class times and durations for various days of the week.
Category: calendar/listings
Subjects: academic calendar; exam schedules; university events
Confidence: 0.9

Title: [advertisements]
Advertisers include: Stenographic Bureau; Varsity; National Contest for College Poets
Category: advertisements
Confidence: 1.0

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