Growth of junior colleges draws educators to reach higher education
educators view the junior college as a remedy for expanding access to higher education. The article traces growth from 1852 to about 650 today, notes public institutions dominate, and outlines four core roles from introductory college work to adult education. It cites officials from the American Association of Junior Colleges and U S Office of Education and mentions state surveys and funding efforts.
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Wiliam Watts Folwell
University of Minnesota
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Lasell Junior College
Auburndale
Mass
United States
America
G. Robert Koopman
Michigan
Koopman
U. S. Office of Education
Sen. Case
R-Nj
Ohio Fuel Gas Plans Major Underground Storage Expansion
Ohio Fuel Gas Co. to drill 66 new storage wells in 1958 expanding McArthur and Benton areas in Ohio. The program, including converting 18 producing wells, increases capacity as state storage nears 170 billion cubic feet. Ninety percent of gas used comes from out of state via long distance pipelines.
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F. W. Phillips
Athens
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McArthur
Vinton County
Benton
Hocking County
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Louisiana
Ohio
Southwest
Mechanicsburg
Truck tops car in Amesville collision
State Highway Patrol reported a minor collision Monday morning on a township road near Amesville. No injuries or arrests. James K. Silvey, 21, of Glouster drove the car while Robert Henry, 74, of Amesville operated the truck. Henry pulled right to let the car pass but the truck slid into mud and tipped onto the car.
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State Highway Patrol
James K. Silvey
Glouster
Robert Henry
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IKE S AID TO EDUCATION PLAN Not Final Solution Says Baker
The proposed seven point federal aid plan would offer 10 000 scholarships yearly for four years and support math and science teaching, lab equipment, and graduate fellowships. Baker stresses no federal overreach and says state and local bodies must approve and implement any measures. The governor’s commission underscores education for all and excellence while considering a state scholarship program and a statewide TV network. He cautions that federal aid is not a final fix and much depends on Congressional action and local adoption. The piece notes Sputnik and the broader debate on education responsibility remains unresolved.
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Baker
April Shasteen Named Secretary to New Mayor
April Shasteen 18 of Lincoln Hill will serve as secretary to incoming Mayor Charles Legar starting Jan 1. A Pomeroy High School 1957 graduate, she attended Columbus Business University and worked for Great American Insurance in Columbus. She was head majorette, student activities president, and staffer on the Pomeroyan. She replaces Fima Russell, who becomes village treasurer.
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W. A. Shasteen
Lincoln Hill
Charles Legar
Miss Shasteen
Pomeroy High School
Columbus Business University
Great American Insurance Co
Columbus
Student Activities Association
Pomeroyan
Fima Russell
Meigs County Shows Tax Receipt Increase
Meigs County joined four area counties in a week ending December 14 with higher prepaid sales tax receipts. Meigs collected 6806.51, up from 6765.90. Washington 18908.50, up from 17216.19. Gallia 8465.24, up from 7221.15. Hocking 8762.65, up from 7913.26. Other counties Athens, Jackson, and Vinton fell short of prior year totals. State-wide sales tax total was 4846315, down from 5511035 the prior Christmas week.
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Meigs County
Roger W. Tracy
Washington
Gallia
Hocking
Athens County
Jackson
Vinton
Open House Held by Mrs Paul Leonard in Mason City
Mrs Paul Leonard hosted an open house from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday at her Mason City home West Virginia. Holiday decorations adorned rooms and the refreshment table and her daughter Mrs Cora Camp assisted.
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Paul Leonard
Mason City
W.va
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