Small schools face squeeze as tax battles heat up
At the School Administrators Advisory Council in Austin a dispute over funding and consolidation resurges between city and rural districts. Union Grove asserts it pays its fair share, while critics argue big schools erode individual attention. The piece notes likely 2600 program cuts and urging public letters to legislators, plus local updates on PTA and injuries.
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Judith Catchpole murder trial marks first all female jury
In Colonial history the Judith Catchpole case drew attention as she faced a murder charge before a jury of 11 women. The piece notes the landmark nature of an all female panel and includes assorted era curiosities, birthdays, and local notes such as Arbor Day plans and handmade crafts.
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Flight trainees to receive VA education checks monthly
Beginning in January 1969 flight training students receiving Veterans Administration educational assistance will receive checks monthly instead of quarterly. An East German fishing boat picked up a man in the Baltic Sea after he said he jumped from a porthole when his ship was sinking in a dream. Marcia Smoke placed fourth for the United States in Kayak Singles at the 1968 Olympic Games and later with Sperry Rademaker placed seventh in doubles.
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