More Children in North Carolina Than Other States
Raleigh reports North Carolina had 848,778 public school enrollments in 1927-28, well ahead of Tennessee with 676,421, Virginia with 553,717, and South Carolina with 476,274. Virginia shows higher daily attendance with 76 of 100 students attending each day versus 75 in North Carolina.
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Raleigh
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State Department of Public Instruction
Tar Heel
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Tennessee, North Carolina lead enrollments in regional study
The report notes North Carolina shows a higher percentage of its white enrollment in high school than Tennessee or South Carolina. It adds South Carolina has the largest share of whites in high school among the three states.
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Carolina
North Carolina
Tennessee
South Carolina
Regional high school enrollment and teacher load statistics
Educational officials note Tennessee has the lowest white high school enrollment percentage among four states at 11 percent, while North Carolina leads at 16.5 percent with Virginia at 14 and South Carolina at 15.3. They highlight how higher high school enrollment correlates with lower student per teacher ratios, Virginia averaging 31 pupils per teacher, North Carolina 32, and South Carolina 28 based on white schools’ records.
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Pheasants Fall in Price Across England This Year
In London the pheasant, once a luxury for millionaires, is abundant after a prolific breeding season. Prices for first quality birds drop to a brace of pheasants or about half a crown, roughly 60 cents, making it affordable for meat eaters.
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London
England
Beautiful but Not Dumb Says Collegiate Chorus of Footlight Sisterhood
Broadway chorine Ann Scarborough reports that in a group of 50 chorus girls more than half aim for major roles, using chorus work to gain poise and preparation. She notes many read Conrad Shaw and Wells, with rising stars from wealthy backgrounds. Scarborough continues in a revival chorus for A Wonderful Night.
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Ann Scarborough
Broadway
Manhattan
Miss Scarborough
Ina Claire
Marion Davies
Choral Society
Conrad
Shaw and
Wells
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Park Avenue
Scarborough
Havana Eyes Record Winter Tourist Influx
Cuban National Tourist Commission foresees a near double turnout this season after 80 000 visitors last year and heavy advance bookings. Hotels near full as E H Ferras notes reservations strong despite Wall Street crash. Police prepare for high crowds at horse racing and gaming venues drawing many visitors to Havana.
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Cuban National Tourist Commission
Wall Street
E. H. Ferras
Tourist Commission
Vavana
Bonifaces
Unclear fragment hints at Cuban prison conditions
Fragmentary report notes harsh dish and monotony in prison provisions. Mentions Cuban authorities and poor treatment, but details are incomplete.
Havana Sees Year Ahead With Casinos And Resorts
A forecast highlights casinos, jai alai, racing at Oriental Park, and an expanded bathing beach at La Playa drawing visitors to Cuba. Preventive security grows for steamer travel while hotels, clubs, and improved transport aim to market the island as year round allure. Cuban capital also hosts airline bases linking to Central and South America, enabling quick cross Atlantic connections.
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la Playa
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Linoleums Should Be Varnished Before Use
Linoleums should be varnished prior to use though can be varnished later. Varnished linoleum cleans easily and a dust mop suffices for maintenance, as noted by Merek.
Kids Cozy Corner Missing From Reading Nooks
Readers advocate calls for a dedicated kids cozy corner with a lounge chair for reading and games. They note adults crowding spaces and children losing access to quiet spots for literacy and play.
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Theodore G. Bilbo
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