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University Daily Kansan
Page 0707_2 from reel: L 725 (1956-09-10 to 1957-08-02)
https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/195473

Title: Rain Brings Flood Threats
Summary: Heavy rains cause flooding threats across Kansas with the Kaw River expected to crest and Wakarusa River at flood stage. Lawrence and Wichita areas particularly affected with evacuations and road closures reported.
Category: local news
Subjects: floods; weather; Kaw River; Kansas
Named Entities: Kaw River; Wakarusa; Lawrence; Wichita
Confidence: 0.9

Title: Water Battle Improves
Summary: Progress reported in Kansas water management with six dams completed and additional flood control measures implemented since 1951 floods, according to senior analyst Marcene Grimes.
Category: local news
Subjects: water management; flood control; dam construction; Kansas
Named Entities: Marcene Grimes; Torondo Dam; Tuttle Creek Dam; Lovewell Dam; Kirwin Dam; Webster Dam
Confidence: 0.85

Title: 2,500 Here for Summer
Summary: Summer session enrollment expected between 2,200-2,500 students for June 6-8 sessions, including geology field camp and workshops, according to registrar James K. Hitt.
Category: campus news
Subjects: summer enrollment; university statistics; academic calendar
Confidence: 0.9

Title: Students Ignore Opportunity for Polio Vaccine
Summary: Less than one-third of KU students have taken advantage of free polio vaccinations offered by Student Health Service, with only 4,200 of 12,800 students vaccinated despite rising polio cases.
Category: campus news
Subjects: public health; student health; polio vaccination
Confidence: 0.85

Title: Seniors: May 25 Dues Deadline
Summary: May 25 is the deadline for seniors to pay class dues and pick up caps and gowns, with approximately 600 students still needing to complete payments.
Category: campus news
Subjects: academic deadlines; student finances; graduation requirements
Confidence: 0.9

Title: Student Teacher Meetings Planned to Begin Monday
Summary: Student teacher follow-up conferences scheduled to begin Monday with various sessions throughout the week focusing on teaching methods and student progress evaluation.
Category: campus news
Subjects: education; teacher training; academic schedule
Confidence: 0.85

Title: Freshman Woman Suffers Ankle Injury
Summary: Freshman Mary Jane Carter suffers twisted ankle when hit by car, treated at Watkins Hospital with no broken bones reported.
Category: campus news
Subjects: student accidents; campus safety; medical incidents
Named Entities: Mary Jane Carter; Watkins Hospital
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Oklahoman Delayed
Summary: Oklahoma City graduate student Ike Hoffbauer Adams delayed in arriving for oral exams due to flooded roads preventing travel to Lawrence.
Category: campus news
Subjects: student transportation; weather impacts; academic schedule
Named Entities: Ike Hoffbauer Adams
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Girls' State Begins June 9
Summary: Three hundred fifty Kansas high school girls to attend annual Sunflower Girls' State program starting June 9, featuring model government and leadership training.
Category: campus news
Subjects: student programs; government education; annual events
Confidence: 0.85

Title: Big Seven Admits Oklahoma a & M
Summary: Big Seven conference votes to admit Oklahoma A & M, with scheduling details to be worked out between conference officials.
Category: sports
Subjects: college athletics; conference realignment; sports governance
Named Entities: Oklahoma A & M; Reeves Peters
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Two Scientists to Lecture
Summary: Two scientists from Washington University to give University Lecture Thursday at 4 p.m. in Room 124 Malott, discussing nerve cell research.
Category: sports
Subjects: academic lectures; science education; campus events
Named Entities: Dr. Rita Levi-Montalcini; Dr. Stanley Cohen
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Final Week Hours Set by Library
Summary: Watson Library announces final week hours, remaining open until 10 p.m. on May 25 except for Saturday when it closes at 6 p.m.
Category: local news
Subjects: academic services; library hours; exam period
Named Entities: Watson Library
Confidence: 0.85

Title: Cook, Student in Accident
Summary: Minor car accident involving University student Wallace Hart causes $20 damage to Lawrence Post Office; student treated and released.
Category: local news
Subjects: student accidents; campus incidents; traffic safety
Named Entities: Lawrence Post Office; Wallace Hart
Confidence: 0.8

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