Convicts in California Seek Degrees Through Parole Program
At San Quentin prisoners are paroled to state colleges to earn degrees. The program, devised by Vierling Kersey and Dr. H. A. Shuder, has 3000 of 5000 inmates enrolled in classes, with a 361 percent rise in ten months. Accomplishments include extended study hours, regular credit for extension work, and UC participation selecting paroled students nearing degree qualification.
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United Press
Sacramento
Cal
San Quentin
California
Vierling Kersey
H. A. Shuder
Kersey
University of California
Fire drill program aims to train inmates as teachers
The program seeks state education licensure for inmates who teach fellow prisoners. It emphasizes responsibility from proper social grouping and deters criminal attitudes. Activities include seven elementary groups from illiteracy to early high school, plus commercial studies in languages and history.
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State Department of Education
Carnival Traps Seven Bootleggers in Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, March 25 A beach carnival advertised elephants pink lemonade and calliopes lured bootleggers to a vacant garage where seven deputies waited. District Attorney Percy Hackendorf organized the trap via publicity and banners. At 4 am he summoned officers. at 6 am seven bootleggers entered with 200 gallons of moonshine and six cases of whisky. Four pleaded guilty and paid 500 dollars each. the others were jailed.
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United Press
Santa Barbara
Cal
Percy C. Hackendorf
West Cabrillo Boulevard
Ocean Front
Hackendorf
James Ross
University Extension Courses Offered to Inmates
The University of California provides its extension courses to inmates at no charge, with most papers graded by university instructors. About half of the women in the women’s prison pursue studies in the educational department alongside courses in farming, dairy work, and gardening.
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University of California
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