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University Daily Kansan
Page 0792_2 from reel: L 727 (1958-09-11 to 1959-07-30)
https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/193722

Title: Asian Area Study Announced at KU
Summary: The University of Kansas announces establishment of an East Asian Language and Area Program under contract with the U.S. Office of Education, with Dr. George M. Beckmann as chair and Chancellor Franklin D. Murphy making the announcement.
Category: campus news
Subjects: university programs; academic initiatives; international studies
Named Entities: Beckmann, George M. [professor]; Murphy, Franklin D. [chancellor]
Confidence: 0.9

Title: University Appoints 16 Summerfield Scholars
Summary: The University of Kansas announces 16 students appointed as Summerfield Scholars, the highest undergraduate honor, with awards maintained by the Summerfield Foundation.
Category: campus news
Subjects: scholarships; academic achievement; student recognition
Named Entities: Hitt, James K. [registrar]; Summerfield Foundation
Confidence: 0.85

Title: McCullers Play Preview Slated
Summary: A special preview performance of Carson McCullers' 'The Member of the Wedding' will be presented by the University Theatre on July 23 and 24, opening the fall season.
Category: arts
Subjects: theater; performing arts; student productions
Named Entities: McCullers, Carson [playwright]; Goff, Darryl Warner [director]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: 2 Press Club Winners Told
Summary: Two journalism seniors, Jack Harrison and Richard Crocker, have been awarded Kansas City Press Club scholarships for 1959-60, with each scholarship worth $200.
Category: campus news
Subjects: journalism; scholarships; student achievements
Named Entities: Harrison, Jack [student]; Crocker, Richard [student]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Here's Program of Sunday Concerts
Summary: Detailed program for Sunday concerts at KU Outdoor Theatre and University Theatre on July 19, featuring orchestra-chorus performances, band performances, and various musical pieces.
Category: calendar/listings
Subjects: music performances; concert schedules; university events
Confidence: 0.75

Title: Steel Workers Brace for Prolonged Strike
Summary: Pittsburgh steel workers prepare for a prolonged strike as negotiations with management fail, with Federal Mediation Chief Joseph T. Finnegan involved in talks.
Category: sports
Subjects: labor relations; industrial disputes; steel industry
Named Entities: Finnegan, Joseph T. [Federal Mediation Chief]
Confidence: 0.7

Title: Photo: High School Graduates at Banquet
Summary: Photo showing high school graduates attending the third preview session banquet at the Kansas Union, with names of attendees including Charles Hammond and others.
Category: photos/graphics
Subjects: student life; university events; preview sessions
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Photo: George M. Beckmann
Summary: Portrait photo of Dr. George M. Beckmann, associate professor of history and chair of the East Asian Language and Area Program.
Category: photos/graphics
Subjects: faculty profiles; academic leadership; university administrators
Confidence: 0.9

Title: [advertisements]
Advertisers include: University of Kansas Music Department
Category: advertisements
Confidence: 0.9

Title: [classifieds]
Category: classifieds
Confidence: 0.9

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