Emerson Elementary uses daily newspaper for all classes
At Granite City Illinois Emerson Elementary reports extraordinary gains after substituting the St Louis Globe-Democrat for textbooks across grades K to 6. Principal Al Wilson calls the year’s growth unmatched, with students from remedial backgrounds showing a full year to a year and a half of progress on standardized tests.
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Granite City, Ill
Emerson Elementary School
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Science Research Associates
Wilson
Songwriter attends Wills record session in Dallas
Mildred Heald of 409 S Leno attended a Dallas recording session for Bob Wills songs at Summit Sound Studio on December 3 and 4. Merle Hagard Hall Nix Jody Nix Leon McCulloff and Johnny Gamble participated for an album to be released by United Artists under Tom Petty Allsup of Nashville. Heald toured the studio and control room and said she learned much about the music business. She is a Broadcast Music, Inc. songwriter, booking agent and entertainment entrepreneur. Photos from the session will be released.
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Mildred Heald
S. Leno
Dallas
Bob Wills
Merle Haggard
Hall Nix
Jody Nix
Leon McCulloff
Johnny Gamble
United Artists
Summit Sound Studio
Tommy Allsup
Nashville
Heald
Broadcast Music, Inc
Texas fifth largest LWCF grant allocation highlighted
Texas, trailing four populous states, will receive 1 597 790 dollars from the 1974 Land and Water Conservation Fund for outdoor recreation projects. The fund totals 66 million nationwide, distributed by population, with Texas projects matching up to 50 percent.
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Austin
Texas
California
New York
Pennsylvania
Illinois
Rogers Morton
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
Department
Land and Water Conservation Fund
Russian attempt to colonize Hawaii in 1815 16 described
Crews from Russian ships tried colonizing Hawaii in 1815 16 and built a block house near present day Honolulu. Encouraged by American traders the Hawaiians expelled the Russians in 1817.
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Hawaii
Honolulu
Mexico pot crop boosts cross border drug trafficking
A bumper marijuana crop in Mexico this year spurs growing smuggling activity along the U.S. border. DEA and Customs officials report fresher, greener harvests with large seizures in Nogales and Tucson, indicating higher supply and enforcement actions amid rising U.S. demand.
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Tucson
Ariz
Mexico
Henry Washington
Yuma, Ariz
Drug Enforcement Administration Office
America
Nogales
Robert Rabkin
U.S
Arizona
Major changes eyed in U S government by Watergate panel
Rufus Edmisten, deputy chief counsel of the Senate Watergate Committee, says the final report will urge major reforms. Likely recommendations include a one term six year limit on the presidency and removing the Department of Justice from the executive branch. Subpoenas may target Howard Hughes aides and associate C G Bebe Rebozo to probe a $100000 campaign contribution. The panel resumes hearings in January amid an ongoing constitutional study.
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Santa Barbara
Calif
Senate Watergate Committee
United States
Rufus Edmisten
Department of Justice
Edmisten
Howard Hughes
Hughes
Nixon
C.G. “Bebe” Rebozo
Center For the Study of Democratic
Cut heating costs with simple steps
Southern Union Gas Company offers tips to lower home heating bills and save energy this winter. Maintain the system and change filters for efficiency. Improve insulation, seal leaks, keep outlets clear, and minimize open doors. Use sunlight for warmth, close curtains at night, and set the thermostat to about 68 to 70 degrees.
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Southern Union Gas Company
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al Wilson
American Newspaper Publishers Association
Emerson
Jack Farrow
Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis
John Fitzgerald Kennedy
New Jersey
Wills
Red
Denver
Colo
Robert Maheu
Richard Danner
Chester Davis
Pecos Savings and Loan
Pecos Furniture CO
Pecos
Wessaluitie
Pecos Savings & Loan Association
Pecos Transit MIX
Moore
Better Homes & Gardens
S. Cedar St
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