Dayton Students Begin Integrated Bus Service Across Town
Erin Kevin and Brady Eglin rode buses to Wogaman and Cleveland elementary as Dayton implements a federal school integration plan with a roughly 52 percent white to 48 percent black student body. Parents say the first day went smoothly and the children are excited to share their stories.
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Bus Desegregation Begins as Dayton Schools Start
Emma Kidd and Louis Kidd discuss the first day of busing for nine children as their neighborhood adapts to desegregation. Officials report opening day ran smoothly while some parents fear losing local control, yet many students return home smiling.
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Dayton to Get Forensic Psychiatric Hospital
Dayton will host a new regional forensic psychiatric hospital to serve southwestern Ohio. The $3.5 million facility at Dayton Mental Health Center will open in February 1978 with 75 to 100 beds and 150 to 200 staff. It will train staff for forensic mental health and coordinate with Wright State University medical school. Portsmouth Receiving Hospital earned Joint Commission accreditation.
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Dayton Desegregation Remains Peaceful at Louise Troy School
Dayton Ohio AP reports the first day of court ordered school desegregation at Louise Troy Elementary ended without incidents. Black and white students played together on playground equipment while Lt Col Tyree Broomfield observed from a camper truck noting the calm.
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Dayton Expects Peaceful Desegregation Start At Schools
Dayton officials hailed one of the best openings while police reported calm as busing for desegregation began. Superintendent Maxwell noted steady attendance and urged normal operations though some parents remain wary.
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Robert J. Kegerreis
Immunization Rules for Athens City Schools Expanded
Athens City Schools require a complete immunization record and offer free vaccines at the Health Department Tuesday morning and afternoon or via family physicians. Requirements include tuberculin, measles rubella and oral polio vaccines, plus DPT or TD. at least one mumps dose is advised.
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