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University Daily Kansan
Page 0174_1 from reel: L 725 (1956-09-10 to 1957-08-02)
https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/196536

Title: Sigma Chi Prize Awarded to Alpha Phi Alpha
Summary: Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity wins Sigma Chi scholarship trophy for showing most improvement over two academic years. Announcement made at IFC meeting with details about representatives chosen for national convention.
Category: campus news
Subjects: fraternities; scholarships; student organizations
Named Entities: Johnson, Paul [scholarship chairman]; Fletcher, Dean [Pratt senior]; Downing, John [Kansas City, Mo., junior]
Confidence: 0.85

Title: Scientists to Take Civil Service Tests
Summary: Scientists in medical and related fields can now take civil service examinations for positions with the U.S. Public Health Service. Examinations available for various medical specialties with application details provided.
Category: campus news
Subjects: civil service; employment; medical professions
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Tunnel to Watkins?—No, Panty Raiders Aren't Trying to Dig a More Direct Route Into Watkins Hall
Summary: Hole in wall between Watkins and Battenfeld Halls is being repaired by buildings and grounds department. Cardboard prospector placed there by unknown donor.
Category: campus news
Subjects: campus facilities; student pranks; building maintenance
Confidence: 0.75

Title: Jayhawker Date of Issue Set 'Before Thanksgiving'
Summary: 1956-57 Jayhawker yearbook issue date set for November. Details about printing by Burd and Fletcher Printing Co. and content including pledge classes, KU administrators, and sports summary.
Category: campus news
Subjects: student publications; yearbook production; campus media
Confidence: 0.8

Title: 'Independent Voter' to Be Discussed
Summary: Panel discussion on 'The Independent Voter' to be held by Walter E. Sandellus at Student Union. Final political emphasis before national elections.
Category: campus news
Subjects: politics; student organizations; campus events
Named Entities: Sandellus, Walter E. [professor of political science]
Confidence: 0.75

Title: It's Homecoming Today — Law School's, That Is
Summary: Law School Homecoming events including football game, parade, and queen candidates. Details about Theta Tau pledges and various participants.
Category: campus news
Subjects: homecoming; law school; student activities
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Theta Tau Pledges Six
Summary: Theta Tau national professional engineering fraternity announces pledging of six new members with details about their hometowns.
Category: campus news
Subjects: fraternities; pledging; engineering
Named Entities: Fugate, Charles [Ponoma, Mo.]; Branden, Kingman [Ruskin, Mo.]; Rhinelander, Gregory [juniors]
Confidence: 0.75

Title: Tax Collection Increase Noted
Summary: Kansas sales tax collections increased by 703 more than previous month according to Bureau of Business Research. Collections totaled $3,831,599, up $74,067 over previous month.
Category: local news
Subjects: taxes; economics; local government
Confidence: 0.8

Title: [advertisements]
Advertisers include: Babcock & Wilcox; Chesterfield; Auto Wrecking and Junk Co.
Category: advertisements
Confidence: 0.9

Title: [comic strips]
Category: comic strips
Confidence: 0.9

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