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University Daily Kansan
Page 0017_2 from reel: L 725 (1956-09-10 to 1957-08-02)
https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/196847

Title: Actors, Musicians Prepare for Coming Theater Season
Summary: Tryout dates for the first three shows of the theater season were announced at a University Players meeting, with details about upcoming productions including "The Rain Maker" and "The House of Bernarda Alba".
Category: campus news
Subjects: theater; performing arts; student activities; university events
Named Entities: Goff, Lewin [associate professor of speech and drama]
Confidence: 0.85

Title: Two KU Professors Given $10,663 Heart Study Grant
Summary: University of Kansas professors received a $10,663 grant from the U.S. Public Health Service to study heart function and develop an instrument to measure blood vessel output.
Category: campus news
Subjects: research grants; university faculty; medical research; academic funding
Named Entities: Jochim, Kenneth [professor of physiology]; Hampton W. Shirer, Dr. [assistant professor of physiology]; Shirer, Richard [electronics engineer]
Confidence: 0.85

Title: Class Load Limits Hiked
Summary: The University Senate approved raising class load limits for superior students from 18 to 21 credit hours per semester, allowing them to progress toward degrees more quickly.
Category: campus news
Subjects: academic policy; university governance; student enrollment; academic regulations
Named Entities: University Senate
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Official Bulletin
Summary: Collection of official university announcements including meeting times, service hours, and event schedules for various campus organizations and departments.
Category: campus news
Subjects: university announcements; campus events; student services; academic calendar
Confidence: 0.75

Title: 2 Attend Speech Conference
Summary: Two University instructors attended the National Children's Theater Conference at Northwestern University, with one serving as chairman of the technical section.
Category: campus news
Subjects: professional development; academic conferences; speech education
Named Entities: Eek, Nat [University instructor]; Sally Six [University instructor]
Confidence: 0.75

Title: Dr. Edwards Acts as English Head
Summary: Dr. A. C. Edwards has been appointed acting chairman of the English department, replacing Dr. James L. Wortham who is on sabbatical leave.
Category: campus news
Subjects: academic administration; faculty appointments; department leadership
Named Entities: Edwards, A. C. [associate professor of English]; James L. Wortham [former chairman]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Former Grad Visits Campus, Parents
Summary: Dr. J. M. Linsdale, research associate at the University of California, visited the University of Kansas campus during a trip to see his parents.
Category: local news
Subjects: alumni relations; natural history research; university visitors
Named Entities: Linsdale, J. M. [research associate]; University of California
Confidence: 0.75

Title: [advertisements]
Advertisers include: Smith-Hodgson Furniture & Appliance Co.; Brown's Toggery; The Tee Pee; The Record Nook
Category: advertisements
Confidence: 1.0

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