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University Daily Kansan
Page 0221_1 from reel: L 726 (1957-09-12 to 1958-08-01)
https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/199131

Title: Nine Finalists Named for Speaking Contest
Summary: Nine finalists were named from 41 students at tryouts for the 33rd annual campus problems speaking contest held Thursday in Strong Auditorium. They will give 7-minute speeches at finals Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. with prizes for top three places.
Category: campus news
Subjects: student competitions; public speaking; campus events
Named Entities: Baird, Lee; Bierlein, Marcia; Brown, John; Buxton, Dave; Cessna, John; Heller, Kim; Lashbrook, Brad; Thornton, Clay
Confidence: 0.9

Title: Road Builders Plan Conference
Summary: The Kansas Asphalt Paving conference is being held in the Student Union with about 150 persons attending, including speakers from various road building agencies. George W. Bradshaw, chairman of the civil engineering department, presided at the opening session.
Category: campus news
Subjects: professional conferences; engineering; student organizations
Named Entities: Bradshaw, George W.; McNown, John S.; McFarland, E. A.
Confidence: 0.85

Title: Union Plans Buffet, Reception Saturday
Summary: Films of the KU-K-State game will be shown in the Trophy Room of the Student Union and the Jayhawk buffet will be held in the Union ballroom from 11:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. Saturday. There will be a reception in the South Lounge of the Union immediately following the game.
Category: campus news
Subjects: student union; campus events; athletic events
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Computer Effective as Man Behind It
Summary: Article about the IBM 650 computer at KU's computation center, highlighting that the machine is only as effective as the people operating it. Features Associate Professor Urs Hochstrasser, director of the center, discussing the computer's capabilities and limitations.
Category: features/profiles
Subjects: technology; computing; university research
Named Entities: Hochstrasser, Urs [associate professor of mathematics]
Confidence: 0.85

Title: Children Want Moon Land
Summary: Two boys and a girl from Illinois have sent the government a check for $3 and requested deeds on three acres of the moon, showing youthful interest in space exploration.
Category: local news
Subjects: space exploration; youth interests; government
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Hawk-Talk
Summary: Editorial column discussing various campus topics including TV viewing, political science forum, dance lessons, class schedules, and upcoming events like a party for former Jayhawk athletes and homecoming activities.
Category: editorial
Subjects: campus commentary; student life; university events
Confidence: 0.75

Title: Student Union Activities
Summary: Column listing various upcoming student union activities including dance lessons, parties, and homecoming events, with details about times and locations.
Category: campus news
Subjects: campus events; student organizations; university activities
Confidence: 0.7

Title: [advertisements]
Advertisers include: Chateau Drive-In; Johnny Harrell's Cities Service; Jayhawk Cleaners
Category: advertisements
Confidence: 0.9

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