====PAGE-LEVEL METADATA==== University Daily Kansan Page 0180 from reel: L 2335 (1939-05-02 to 1940-10-08) https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/161457 Title: Charlie Barnet to Fill Contract for Frosh Frolic Summary: Charlie Barnet will perform at the Freshman Frolic on October 20, filling a contract after the original band was unable to perform due to a fire that destroyed their arrangements. Category: campus news Subjects: student events; campus entertainment; music performances Named Entities: Barnet, Charlie [musician] Confidence: 0.9 Title: Grant Degrees to 41 Graduates at Faculty Meet Summary: 41 graduate students received advanced degrees at a faculty meeting, with twice-yearly advanced awards scheduled for October and May. Category: campus news Subjects: academic achievements; university ceremonies; faculty meetings Named Entities: Stouffer, Dean [academic administrator] Confidence: 0.85 Title: Medics to Hear Guest Speakers Summary: Medical students will attend lectures celebrating a new course in the history of medicine, featuring nationally known doctors and faculty members. Category: campus news Subjects: medical education; lectures; university events Named Entities: Clendening, Dr. Logan [lecturer]; Nelson, C.F. [professor] Confidence: 0.8 Title: Kirby Page Offers 3-Fold Peace Plan Summary: Author Kirby Page presented a three-fold peace plan at Fraser Theater, outlining proposals for keeping the United States out of war. Category: campus news Subjects: peace initiatives; international relations; lectures Named Entities: Page, Kirby [author] Confidence: 0.85 Title: Women Split on Ban; To Kill Dance Passes Summary: The Women's Student Government Association council favors passage of an act to remove dance passes, with debate over the measure continuing. Category: campus news Subjects: student government; campus policies; dance regulations Named Entities: Wilson, Velma [WSGA president] Confidence: 0.8 Title: W.S.G.A. Council Divided on Bill to Curb Smoking Summary: The Women's Student Government Association council is divided on a bill to curb smoking on campus, with a ruling preventing the group from voting on the measure until October 24. Category: campus news Subjects: campus policies; student government; health regulations Confidence: 0.75 Title: Psychiatrist to Consult Students on Mental Hygiene Summary: Dr. E.T. Gibson, professor of psychiatry, will consult with students on mental hygiene issues at Watkins Memorial Hospital. Category: campus news Subjects: mental health; student services; university health Named Entities: Gibson, Dr. E.T. [psychiatrist] Confidence: 0.8 Title: Students Object 'Roving Reporter' Finds Disfavor on Smoking Ban Summary: A student poll shows disfavor for a smoking ban, with students objecting to restrictions on smoking in university buildings. Category: campus news Subjects: student opinions; campus policies; smoking regulations Confidence: 0.75 Title: I.S.A. Directory Is Ready Today Summary: The Independent Student Association directory, including all members, is ready for distribution at the central office of the I.S.A. Category: campus news Subjects: student organizations; directory publications; campus resources Confidence: 0.8 Title: Professor Shoemaker Will Speak to El Ateneo Summary: Professor W.F. Shoemaker of the department of romance languages will speak at the opening meeting of El Ateneo, the Spanish club. Category: campus news Subjects: lectures; student organizations; foreign language Named Entities: Shoemaker, Professor W.F. [lecturer] Confidence: 0.85 Title: Faculty Publishes 700 Books, Articles Summary: University faculty members have published 700 books and articles, with recognition for leadership in research and teaching. Category: campus news Subjects: academic achievements; faculty research; university publications Confidence: 0.8 Title: Mineralogy Students Leave on Field Trip to Colorado Summary: Sixteen mineralogy students will leave for a five-day field trip to Colorado, led by Professor R.M. Dreyer, to study geological formations. Category: campus news Subjects: academic field trips; geology education; student activities Named Entities: Dreyer, R.M. [professor] Confidence: 0.85 Title: Committee Scorns Limit on Campaign Funds Summary: A committee scorns limits on campaign funds for student government elections, with debate continuing on campaign spending regulations. Category: campus news Subjects: student government; campaign finance; campus politics Confidence: 0.75 Title: Hitler Repeats Desire for Peace Summary: Hitler reiterates his desire for peace in Europe, promising strong action if allies refuse his offer, as reported by UP. Category: national news Subjects: international relations; World War II; German politics Named Entities: Hitler, Adolf [German chancellor] Confidence: 0.85 Title: [classifieds] Category: classifieds Confidence: 0.9 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. 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