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University Daily Kansan
Page 0398_1 from reel: L 728 (1959-09-17 to 1960-08-02)
https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/191100

Title: Six Persons Killed in Wichita Gasoline Explosion and Fire
Summary: Report on gasoline explosion and fire in Wichita that killed six people including members of the Blair family.
Category: national news
Subjects: accidents; fire safety; casualties
Named Entities: Blair, Benjamin; Blair, Alice; Blair, Jean; Blair, Cheryl
Confidence: 0.9

Title: U.S. Ship Reported Burned, Sunk
Summary: Report on U.S. ship that burned and sank off Fort de France, Martinique with all persons on board.
Category: national news
Subjects: maritime accidents; coast guard; naval incidents
Named Entities: Coast Guard
Confidence: 0.9

Title: Payola Hearings Closed to Public
Summary: House subcommittee closes payola hearings to public when first witness requests secret testimony.
Category: national news
Subjects: congressional investigations; music industry; broadcasting
Named Entities: Harris, Oren [congressman]; Prescott, Norman [witness]
Confidence: 0.85

Title: Animals Awards Set
Summary: Report on annual Patsy Awards for outstanding animals in motion pictures and television.
Category: national news
Subjects: entertainment industry; animal actors; awards ceremonies
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Suspect Held on Assault Charge
Summary: Jobless truck driver held on charges of murder and rape in death of four-year-old girl.
Category: national news
Subjects: criminal investigations; sexual assault; law enforcement
Named Entities: Williams, John E.; Reid, Nancy Diane
Confidence: 0.85

Title: Pre-Finals 'Stop Day' Asked by ASC Members
Summary: Student Council proposes 'Stop Day' before final examinations to reduce stress on students.
Category: campus news
Subjects: academic policy; student government; examination scheduling
Named Entities: Shaffer, Sarah [student council representative]; McMullan, Edward [student council representative]; Hitt, James K. [registrar]
Confidence: 0.85

Title: Advance Notice Given
Summary: Notice about money found on the safe at Southampton, England - no owner claimed.
Category: announcement
Subjects: lost property; theft reports
Confidence: 0.75

Title: [advertisements]
Advertisers include: Varsity; Allison at Thomas Flower Shop; Coach House; Granada; Daily Kansan
Category: advertisements
Confidence: 1.0

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