Cedar Rapids approves data processing program for schools
The Cedar Rapids school board authorized integrating data processing into high school and adult programs. The plan costs 85 000 for district share after state and federal reimbursement and includes unit record equipment and a computer bid. Four student levels and post high school training aim to produce programmers operators and analysts.
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Cedar Rapids
Clifford C. Brown
B. A. Jensen
Brown
Fourth Term for B. A. Jensen as Board President
B A Jensen a masonry contractor was elected to a fourth term as president of the Cedar Rapids board of education for 1963 64. Jensen 42 received four votes to one for Harry Sargeant. Also sworn in were Mrs Frank Nye and Waldo E Berger unopposed for three year and one year terms respectively. The board approved raises for five psychologist staff totaling 1200 retroactive to Aug 15 to address salary inequities.
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B. A
Bud) Jensen
Cedar Rapids
E. W. Lundquist
School Board
Lundquist
Jensen
Frank Nye
Fifth Avenue SE
Waldo E. Berger
Sixth Avenue SE
Nye
Berger
Fourth Year of Cancer Study in Linn County Underway
The Linn county chapter of the American Cancer Society begins contacting 2,613 families for the fourth year of a six year cancer prevention study. Volunteers, led by Mrs. Lehman and Mrs. Loch er, will reach 4,833 people, with efforts focused on maintaining participant contact and identifying environmental factors linked to cancer risk. Local groups aid, including King’s Daughters PTA PEO and chamber groups.
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Linn County
American Cancer Society
Fredrick B.lehman
John J. Locher, Jr
George W. Corey
Theu. S
King’s Daughters
PTA
PEO
Chamber of Commerce
Linn Cancer Society
Cedar Rapids Board Considers Portable Classrooms
The Cedar Rapids Board of Education discussed using portable classrooms to ease overcrowding at Washington High School. Four to six units could be used this year with potential for more next year. Alternatives like renting facilities or shifts were deemed impractical. A study and future report were ordered.
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Cedar Rapids Board of Education
Arnold W. Salisbury
Cedar Rapids
Washington High School
Berger
Washington Senior High School
Memory Wizard Offers Free 24 Page Book
A self proclaimed Memory Wizard shares his journey from a struggling student in Germany to fame by a memory system. He claims 75 to 100 percent recall and offers a free 24 page book Adventures in Memory sent to Memory 835 Diversey Parkway Dept 9266 Chicago Illinois 60614.
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Germany
Munich
America
Diversey Parkway
Dept
Chicago
Illinois
Wall Reds Aided By Police Dogs
West Berlin reports border guards using police dogs to patrol a wall section. A Western customs official observed Eastern guards feeding two German Shepherds at a site with previous escape attempts. Cages for the dogs were seen near the wall.
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Berlin
UPI
Wall
West Berlin
Woman Falls Into Fresh Grave, Dies in Italy
In Terni Italy Calliope Lucidi aged 85 went to place flowers at a grave. She stumbled near the tomb and fell into a freshly dug grave, dying from injuries. Authorities investigated the incident.
Mercer University Desegregation Marks First At Baptist College
Three African American students entered Mercer University in Macon Georgia on Monday initiating the institution's first desegregation. No incidents were reported.
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Macon
Mercer University
Ben Bella Plans Nationalization of Algeria’s Key Businesses
President Ben Bella in Algiers announces plans to nationalize Algeria’s major firms, focusing on French owned enterprises. The move signals a broader push to shift control of strategic assets toward the state amid post colonial reforms.
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Algiers
Ben Bella
Algeria
Better living in a better home want ad note
A short want ad promotion urges readers to check the classified page for better living through improved homes and living arrangements. The copy emphasizes an advertisement for home goods or services and directs readers to see the ads.
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