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University Daily Kansan
Page 0258_2 from reel: L 2336 (1940-10-09 to 1941-10-03)
https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/159945

Title: Astronomer Gives Ray of Hope Civilization on Rise
Summary: Harvard astronomer Dr. Harlow Shapley discusses his research on civilization's future and astronomical discoveries in a lecture at the University of Kansas.
Category: national news
Subjects: astronomy; civilization; scientific research
Named Entities: Shapley, Harlow [astronomer]
Confidence: 0.9

Title: British Capture Italian Benghazi
Summary: British forces capture Benghazi, capital of Cyrenaica, in a significant military operation during World War II.
Category: national news
Subjects: world war II; military operations; North Africa
Named Entities: Salisbury, Harrison [United Press Staff Correspondent]
Confidence: 0.85

Title: New Students Take Tests Today
Summary: Approximately 50-100 new students are taking psychological examinations at Fraser theater as part of the admission process.
Category: campus news
Subjects: university admissions; student testing; academic assessment
Confidence: 0.8

Title: New Baseball Coach
Summary: The University of Kansas announces F.C. Allen as the new baseball coach, with a photo accompanying the announcement.
Category: sports
Subjects: baseball; coaching; athletic department
Named Entities: Allen, F.C. [baseball coach]
Confidence: 0.85

Title: Spooner Displays Prize Water Color
Summary: An exhibition of 21 water color paintings by William J. Dickerson is on display at the Spooner-Thayer museum, including prize-winning works.
Category: arts
Subjects: art exhibition; watercolors; visual arts
Named Entities: Dickerson, William J. [Wichita Art Association director]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Reading Course Begins Monday in Fraser Hall
Summary: A reading laboratory course taught by Bert Nash begins Monday in Fraser Hall with scheduled class times for different days.
Category: announcement
Subjects: academic courses; university education; reading laboratory
Confidence: 0.8

Title: [advertisements]
Advertisers include: The University Daily Kansan; Ooer's
Category: advertisements
Confidence: 0.9

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