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Tennessee abuse of school funds sparks reform talk
Tennessee editor condemns state leaders Hooper Thompson and aides for alleged graft in education spending. Examinations fees, grader payrolls, and travel expenses are questioned as papers reveal improper charges, unapproved trips, and possible misuse of the general, high school, normal, and library funds. A call for accountability and closer control of the education budget follows.
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Thomas Fauntleroy
Nashville
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Hooper
Tennessee
Samuel H. Thompson
State Board
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Capitol
State Board of Education
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Thontpeon Lwayo
Imore
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Richmond
M. W. Robinson
Aly VT
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Negro Hale
Negro Normal School
State of
Bourne
Brister
Jones
Gilbreath
Comptroller’s Office
Law Directa
Bonne
Atkins
Knoxville
Pullman
Colonial Hotel
Fort Thompson