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University Daily Kansan
Page 0383_2 from reel: L 730 (1961-02-06 to 1961-08-01)
https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/196961

Title: Writers Meeting Opens Today; Lectures Slated
Summary: The 11th annual University of Kansas Writers Conference opens with nationally known writers participating in lectures and sessions throughout the week.
Category: campus news
Subjects: university events; literary conference; student activities
Named Entities: Detzer, Karl [writer]; Ford, Edsel [poet]; Alexander, John [feature writer]; Kuehn Boyd, Susan [contributor]; Shura, Mary Francis [children's book editor]; Grinstead, Frances [associate professor]
Confidence: 0.85

Title: 'Kansas Story' on to Wichita
Summary: The University of Kansas production 'The Kansas Story' moves to Wichita after its Topeka run, with outdoor musical spectacular performances scheduled.
Category: campus news
Subjects: university productions; musical theater; community events
Named Entities: Shura, Mary Francis [producer]; Detzer, Karl [lecturer]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Weather Goes on Rampage—Floods, Wind, Heat, Cold
Summary: Severe weather conditions including flash floods in Texas, extreme temperatures across the nation, and widespread storm damage reported by United Press International.
Category: national news
Subjects: weather disasters; floods; extreme weather; national emergencies
Confidence: 0.9

Title: Shortage of Teachers Looms for Fall Opening
Summary: National survey indicates significant teacher shortage for upcoming school year, with particular needs in science, math, and foreign language positions.
Category: national news
Subjects: education; teacher shortage; workforce issues; national education policy
Confidence: 0.85

Title: Music Campers 'Solid' in Opening Concerts
Summary: Review of opening concerts at the Summer Music Camp, highlighting strong performances by both band and orchestra ensembles.
Category: campus news
Subjects: music education; student performances; university events
Named Entities: Clark, David [orchestra member]; Baruch, Robert [principal clarinet]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Photo: Mary Francis Shura
Summary: Portrait photograph of Mary Francis Shura, children's book editor and participant in the University Writers Conference.
Category: photos/graphics
Subjects: university personnel; writers conference
Named Entities: Shura, Mary Francis [children's book editor]
Confidence: 0.9

Title: Photo: Percussion Section
Summary: Photograph showing four members of the percussion section of the Summer Music Camp Orchestra performing in the camp's first concert.
Category: photos/graphics
Subjects: music education; student musicians
Named Entities: Brown, Steve [musician]; McDaniel, Ernie [musician]; Stinnett, Bill [musician]; Goldberg, Dave [musician]
Confidence: 0.9

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