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University Daily Kansan
Page 0529_2 from reel: L 2335 (1939-05-02 to 1940-10-08)
https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/161020

Title: Activity Fee Hike Planned by Board
Summary: The Board of Regents plans to increase the university activity fee, with Fred M. Harris stating the current $8.75 fee is out of line with other Kansas schools and surrounding states.
Category: campus news
Subjects: university fees; student activities; university governance
Named Entities: Harris, Fred M. [Board of Regents chairman]; Husband, W.L. [speaker]
Confidence: 0.9

Title: W.S.G.A. Show Tryouts Start Tomorrow
Summary: Tryouts for the W.S.G.A. spring musical "Swing 'n Sing" begin tomorrow, featuring comedy skits, dance routines, and vocal performances.
Category: campus news
Subjects: student activities; theater productions; campus events
Named Entities: Boyle, Marty [writer]; Nuckles, Rolla [production head]
Confidence: 0.85

Title: W.L. Husband Speaks Here This Evening
Summary: World traveler and political economist W.L. Husband will speak at Hoch auditorium tonight on "Sweden, Where Human Values Count."
Category: campus news
Subjects: lectures; campus events; international relations
Named Entities: Husband, W.L. [speaker]
Confidence: 0.9

Title: K-Book Staff Applications Due
Summary: Applications for K-Book staff positions are due Sunday, with positions available for editor, business manager, and assistant editors.
Category: campus news
Subjects: student publications; campus jobs; editorial positions
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Incomplete Grades to Be Removed
Summary: Incomplete grades in all classes in the College of Liberal Arts must be removed by April 1, or they will lapse into failures.
Category: campus news
Subjects: academic policy; student records; university administration
Named Entities: Lawson, Dean Paul B. [College of Liberal Arts]
Confidence: 0.85

Title: Journalists to Toss Party Next Week
Summary: The Journalism Spring Swing party will be held March 15, with a meeting scheduled for today to determine the location.
Category: campus news
Subjects: student organizations; campus events; journalism club
Named Entities: Postlethwaite, Ken [K.U. Press Club president]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Band Practices for Concerts
Summary: The University of Kansas Band is holding practice sessions for their annual spring concert, scheduled for Monday night at Hoch auditorium.
Category: sports
Subjects: university bands; music performances; campus events
Named Entities: Wiley, Russell L. [band director]
Confidence: 0.85

Title: Burns to Death
Summary: Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Scott, 62, died from burns received after a kerosene lamp ignited her clothing in her home.
Category: local news
Subjects: accidents; local incidents; community news
Named Entities: Scott, Mary Elizabeth [victim]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Jimmy Dorsey Features Sax, Songs and Drums
Summary: Jimmy Dorsey and his orchestra will perform at the University, featuring contrasts in music including saxophone, songs, and drums.
Category: arts
Subjects: music performances; jazz bands; campus entertainment
Named Entities: Dorsey, Jimmy [musician]
Confidence: 0.85

Title: Claflin Preliminary Hearing Postponed
Summary: John Claflin's preliminary hearing on charges of Phi Delta fires has been postponed from Saturday to March 22.
Category: local news
Subjects: legal proceedings; local courts; criminal cases
Named Entities: Claflin, John [defendant]; Beach, Robert Oyler [judge]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Fencing Club Meets to Select Teams
Summary: The K.U. Fencing Club will meet tonight in Robinson gymnasium to select teams for upcoming competitions.
Category: campus news
Subjects: student clubs; sports teams; campus activities
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Weather
Summary: Continued cloudy tonight, fair and warmer tomorrow.
Category: informational content
Subjects: weather forecasts; local conditions
Confidence: 0.9

Title: Snow Fails to Stop Tonight's Spring Window Unveiling
Summary: Despite snowfall, Lawrence merchants will proceed with the annual spring window unveiling tonight at the Lawrence Chamber of Commerce.
Category: local news
Subjects: local events; community activities; weather impact
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Bulletin
Summary: Ray Harris, Jayhawker track captain, is expected to recover from an ankle injury in time to compete in the Big Six indoor meet at Kansas City on Saturday.
Category: sports
Subjects: track and field; athletic competitions; student athletics
Named Entities: Harris, Ray [track captain]; Hargiss, Bill [track coach]
Confidence: 0.75

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