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University Daily Kansan
Page 0484_2 from reel: L 728 (1959-09-17 to 1960-08-02)
https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/190927

Title: New Plan Would Offer Major in Oriental Study
Summary: Proposal for undergraduate major in Oriental studies including Chinese and Japanese languages and area studies, submitted by the Chinese and Japanese Language and Area Committee to the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
Category: campus news
Subjects: academic programs; curriculum development; international studies
Named Entities: Beckmann, George M. [professor]
Confidence: 0.85

Title: Former Defense Man Warns U.S. Is Losing World War III
Summary: Former defense official testifies before House space committee that U.S. is losing the Cold War and engaged in 'World War III' due to inadequate defense policies.
Category: national news
Subjects: national security; Cold War; defense policy
Named Entities: Lanphier, G. [former defense official]; Symington, Stuart [senator]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Snow, Slick Pavements Bring Dented Fenders and Excuses
Summary: Eleven traffic accidents attributed to slick pavement conditions during recent snowfall, with most damage minor but some requiring repair.
Category: local news
Subjects: weather; traffic accidents; winter driving
Confidence: 0.75

Title: Intermediary Board to Discuss Finals
Summary: KU's final week program will be the topic of discussion for the Intermediary Board, with meeting scheduled for Wednesday afternoon in Rooms 305 A and B of the Kansas Union.
Category: campus news
Subjects: academic calendar; student affairs; university governance
Confidence: 0.8

Title: KU Gets $55,000 From Ford for New Business Program
Summary: The Ford Foundation has granted $55,000 to finance a revision of a Masters in Business Administration degree program at KU's School of Business.
Category: campus news
Subjects: university funding; business education; academic programs
Confidence: 0.85

Title: Students Drop Boycott Plans
Summary: Most Negro students at Alabama State College apparently abandoned plans to boycott spring quarter classes after registration began, with some student leaders still attempting to organize protests.
Category: national news
Subjects: civil rights; student activism; racial integration
Named Entities: Alabama State College [institution]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: U.S. Will Protest Cuban Explosion
Summary: The United States was expected to deliver a sharp formal protest against Cuban Premier Fidel Castro regarding recent explosions in Havana harbor.
Category: national news
Subjects: foreign policy; Cuba; Cold War
Named Entities: Castro, Fidel [Cuban leader]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Jaysisters Cancel March Meeting Time
Summary: Jaysisters will not meet in March due to mid-term exams and Rock Chalk practices, with next meeting scheduled for April 5.
Category: campus news
Subjects: student organizations; campus activities; scheduling
Confidence: 0.75

Title: New Execution Date to Be Set for Slayer
Summary: The Kansas Supreme Court will set a new execution date for Bobby Joe Spencer, who was convicted of murder and originally scheduled for execution in August.
Category: national news
Subjects: criminal justice; death penalty; Kansas Supreme Court
Named Entities: Spencer, Bobby Joe [convicted murderer]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Official Bulletin
Summary: Daily schedule of campus events including Philosophy Club, KU Engineers meeting, Episcopal Evening Prayer, and other university activities.
Category: informational content
Subjects: campus events; student activities; university announcements
Confidence: 0.75

Title: [advertisements]
Advertisers include: Lawrence Launderers and Dry Cleaners
Category: advertisements
Confidence: 0.9

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