Indiana budget ranked 35th in nation by state education chief
Indianapolis January 10 Indiana Department of Public Instruction faces a 35th place ranking in total appropriations, with a budget of 283 000. Wilbur Young states Indiana spends 44 cents per pupil in average daily attendance, far below Michigan Kentucky Illinois Wisconsin and Ohio. He notes Indiana remains a leader in education despite low funding and reports on reelection bid.
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Indiana Department of Public Instruction
Wilbur Young
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Biennial Survey of Education
Young
Indiana
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America
State Department
Two New Hunting Areas Proposed in Southern Indiana
Emmitt Lewis of the Indiana Department of Conservation urged creation of at least two public hunting areas in Southern Indiana. His report cites Willow Slough and Tri County openings drawing 3,150 and 1,903 hunters from numerous counties, with Illinois and Kentucky participants, underscoring regional demand.
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Indiana
Emmitt Lewis
Division of Fish and Game
Indiana Department of Conservation
Harley G. Hook
Lewis
Hook
Willow Slough Game’ Preserve
Morocco
Tri-County
Kosciusko County
Illinois
Kentucky
Bad Weather Driving Safety Emphasis for January
Indiana traffic safety urges motorists to accept responsibility for winter hazards and prepare for difficult driving. It notes ice and snow extend stopping distances by three to twelve times and calls for proper equipment and cautious conduct.
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Office of Traffic Safety
Indianapolis
Indiana
Indiana Office of Traffic Safety
New Chevrolet Promises Safe High-Performance Road Car
Advertises a high priced Chevrolet offering nailed down stability on turns and rapid acceleration for safer passing. Highlights horsepower up to 205, hydraulic lifters, safety door latches, optional seat belts with or without shoulder harness, and padded instrument panel with extra cost. Encourages a highway test drive.
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Chevrolet
Manuel Family Visits Friends in Milan Sunday
Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Manuel and their family spent Sunday visiting friends in Milan, sharing a day of social time and fellowship with local residents.
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Lloyd Manuel
Milan
School Year 1956 Improvements Highlighted at Carthage High
The 1956 year brings gains in facilities and honors at Carthage High. New teacher for lower grades. ceilings and lights upgraded in Home Economics and Music. Music Department moved to better quarters. Shop expanded. Library relocated. Kindergarten given its own room. trophy case installed. Band earned Division I at State Marching Contest. baseball team crowned county champions. Herman Robbins received high honors at the Chicago International Exposition.
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Carthage High School
Herman Robbins
Chicago
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