Cedar Rapids School District a Decade of Growth Growth and Progress
A nine page report by Supt. Arnold Salisbury surveys Cedar Rapids Community School District changes since 1958. Enrollment rose from 16278 to 24880, with 8602 more pupils and 50 percent growth. Programs include adult high school completion, expanded pupil personnel services, vocational training, and library and consultant improvements. New facilities total 17 million dollars, with Kennedy High School and multiple junior highs, plus a computer center and IBM 1401.
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Teacher Enrolls Her Own Children in One-Room School
In Bonham Nevada AP report Mabel Allgaier of Reno keeps a rural school alive by enrolling her sons William 10 and Walter 7. She recalls her own schooling days and explains the trip to Reno 140 miles away to reach the district’s 11 students. The piece notes officials’ search for a teacher and Washoe County’s involvement with a labor secretary Willard Wirtz interview.
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Bonham
Nev
Mabel Allgaier
Reno
William
Walter
Mississippi Legislature opens with Clark seating fight
Mississippi's reapportioned 1968 legislature convenes amid a contest over seating Robert G. Clark, the first Negro elected to the body in modern times. J. P. Love filed a challenge claiming Clark failed to qualify, while the GOP loses ground and a new era begins with many newcomers. The constitution gives each chamber authority over member qualifications and seating.
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Jackson, Miss
UPS
Mississippi
Robert G. Clark
J. P. Love
Holmes County
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Clark
G.O.P
Spain Shipyards Build 390000 Tons This Year
Madrid report says Spain's shipyards launched 411000 tons of ships this year, a 14 percent rise from 1966. The record reflects increased production across the industry and higher tonnage finished in 1967.
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Madrid
Spain
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