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Illiterates Linked to North Carolina Aid Effort
Raleigh report on adult illiteracy cites Dr E G Brooks and Elizabeth Kelly urging state aid. Census 1920 shows white illiteracy fell to under 12 percent and overall to 13.1 percent. adults remain a focus. 1921 22 reforms integrate adult schools into public system with county funding. Buncombe County highlighted for literacy gains. compulsory attendance enforcement urged. Frank L. Chance named Boston Red Sox manager arrival noted.
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