From the Lawrence Daily Journal-World for Dec. 2, 1973:

An error in the control of the heating system at Kansas University’s Corbin Hall had caused damage to residents’ possessions over Thanksgiving weekend. Officials were still investigating the cause of the error that had resulted in radiators in each room of the 4th floor to run full-blast over the vacation. Candles had melted, plants had died, and at least one record collection, reportedly worth $400, had been badly warped. Additionally, a sculpture that a student had been working on had suffered damage. The 36 women living on the 4th floor reported temperatures as high as 105 degrees upon their return on Sunday; several residents were asking the university to reimburse them for damages. “We have no reason to believe we won’t be able to settle claims in a reasonable manner,” said J. J. Wilson, housing director. “The requests we have would total $1,200. We don’t think we have this much damage. Accounting for sentimental value is a tricky thing. But we hope to replace damaged goods with like items.”