Illiteracy program stalled despite top priority and funds
Washington report traces back to 1969 when the Office of Education named ending illiteracy a top priority. Despite promises of $200 million and a Presidential council, momentum faded and few or no children or adults were taught to read under the plan by 1970.
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Office of Education
James Allen
Nixon
Congress
Allen
Princeton University
White House
Dr. Allen
Louis Mendez
Julia E. Hambler
Women
Marine Corps
Mendez
Ted Bell
Sidney P. Marland
Area couples attend aging conference in Boston
Mr. and Mrs. Guy H. Harmon of Union Street and Mr. and Mrs. Robert V. Jones of Arlington returned from the Sept. 8-10 Area I Conference of the National Retired Teachers Association and the American Association of Retired Persons in Boston. The Harmons lead the Southern Vermont AARP chapter while Jones heads the Arlington chapter. More than 2,500 seniors from six states attended, with sessions on consumer protection environmental control and new housing for the elderly. The theme was Developing Strategy for Aging in the 70s. Congressman Robert F. Drinan spoke at the legislative session. Lum and Abner star Chester Lauck spoke at the closing luncheon. The two associations, with more than three million members, advocate for退休 independence dignity and purpose and offer services on insurance health and travel. Workshops covered Social Security Medicare continuing education driving and a new tax counseling service.
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Guy H. Harmon
Union Street
Robert V. Jones
Arlington
National Retired Teachers Association
American Association of Retired Persons
Boston
Robert F. Drinan
Massachusetts
Chester Lauck
Hot Springs
Ark
Lum
Council On Aging
White House
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