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Washington integration report finds no path to resegregation
A House subcommittee heard that Washington public schools merged two years ago have seen declines in scholastic achievement and more sex and discipline issues. Southern lawmakers stressed no move to resegregate. remedial action may include expanding the four track system. Retired Eastern High principal John Paul Collins testified of sex harassment by Negro boys and a student health breakdown that led to his retirement, detailing an alley incident with a knife threat.
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