Blevins School System Plans Fall Opening
Blevins School System announces a fall opening with elementary and high school relocations. New elementary building under construction at a planned completion by December 28, 192. Architects Weaver and Tegeloof Kitte Reek Ark. Johnson Construction Company of Texarkana to handle the weeklong site work.
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Blevins
LO Cox Thielsonde
Preven
Mere Borne Beckworth
Bethy
Auditerium
Erade
Rehool
Weaver
Weaver and Tegeloof Kitte Reek
Versatile Woolens for Day and Date on Campus
A campus fashion feature promotes versatile woolens for day wear and dates. It highlights wrinkle resistance, easy care after showers, and soft fabric that regains its surface. The guide notes 1962 color trends, ready-to-wear silhouettes, and styling with necklines, cuffs, fur accessories, and layered separates for campus promenades and class attendance.
Dont Leave School Warn Nation's Leading Citizens
Leading educators, business groups, the government and the U S Chamber of Commerce urge youths to stay in school. They warn that quitting now may limit future advancement, and advise discussing concerns with counselors, parents, and civic leaders before leaving. The message emphasizes preparation, adaptability, and contributing to the nation’s future.
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U. S. Chamber of Commerce
New Orleans Board Plans Independent Desegregation Scheme
The New Orleans School Board vote to craft its own year by year desegregation plan rather than rely on federal courts. The federal court had ordered total integration of first graders this fall, with transfers to second and third grades and desegregation of the first five grades by 1964 85. Twelve Negro pupils attend six formerly white schools under a pupil placement plan.
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New Orleans
TheNew Orleans School Board
Sth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
Evolution of American secondary education in early schools
The text surveys how the American secondary education system changed from older Latin Grammar Schools of the 17th and 18th centuries that adopted a classical European curriculum of Latin Greek religion and mathematics as core study areas.
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U. S
Lattin Grammar Schools
Europe
Arkansas crop outlook shows rise in cotton and rice yields
Arkansas crop prospects from August 1 outlook indicate total principal crop production up three percent from 1961 with cotton, rice, and soybeans rising. Soybeans may total over 42 million bushels at 19 bushels per acre on 2,787,000 acres, while rice could hit a record yield of 3,607 pounds per acre and 15,192,000 equivalent 190-pound bags. Cotton is expected at 1,550,000 bales with a yield near 351 pounds per acre.
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Little Rock
Arkansas
Highlights Today in History as AP Recaps Major Events
Today's history roundup notes key events across centuries including the 1944 Allied invasion of southern France beginning near Nice and Marseilles, the 1776 Hessian landing on Staten Island, the 1914 Panama Canal opening, the 1935 Will Rogers and Wiley Post crash, and other notable milestones. It also mentions Costello's 10 year ago surrender, racketeers’ tax evasion indictments, and East Berlin tensions.
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Associated Press
France
Panama Canal
Will Rogers
Wiley Post
Point Barrow
Alaska
Assam
India
Frank Costello
New York
Federal
Lewisburg
U. S. Senate
Johnny Dia
U.S
Furria
East Berlin
Berlin
Penney Sales in Arkansas Hit Record July and Half-Year
Bob Castleberry of J C Penney Little Rock reports Arkansas July sales 124.4 million and six month total 708.2 million, setting pace with national record figures. The figures come as the company marks a ninth straight month of growth amid a vigorous back-to-school period.
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Little Rock
Bob Castleberry
J. C. Penney Co
Arkansas
the Penney Co
Public Works Bill Passes Committee For 4.6 Billion
Washington AP The House Appropriations Committee approved legislation to provide 4 615 907 000 for public works nationwide with funding for 49 new construction projects. The total exceeds last year by 674 951 920 but falls 129 424 100 below Kennedy budget recommendations. Committee recommended allocations to 469 Corps of Engineers and Bureau of Reclamation projects and activities. The current year allocations total 1 072 514 000 for works that will yield a federal investment of about 17 billion when completed.
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Washington
House Appropriations Committee
Kennedy
Corps of Engineers
Bureau of Reclamation
All-Weather Coats Dominate Seasonal Wardrobe Picks
A survey highlights durable all weather coats and insulated options as top fashion choices for fall. It notes rain gear remains essential as schools adjust to wetter seasons and suggests the practical appeal of versatile outerwear. Mexico advances to lead silver production, reflecting shifts in resource rankings.
Arkansas July sales rise while six month 1962 lag seen
Castleherry reported a sales record with six months of 1961 totaling 634,123,957, 11.37 percent below the 1962 first half. He noted Arkansas July sales up about five percent from July 1961, while first half 1962 ran about nine percent lower than the same period in 1961.
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Castleherry
Arkansas
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