California Districts Win Bilingual Funds. LA Loss Looms
Twenty one California school districts were approved for bilingual education funding under a Congress approved program. The grants total 7.5 million across 65 districts in 19 states, leaving Los Angeles with no initial year funding, despite protests from lawmakers. Several districts will teach Spanish and English, except Artesia’s ABC district which will teach Portuguese. Draperies burglary reported in Long Beach as thief forced entry and stole draperies and tools.
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ABC Unified
Artesia
Draft Board Bill Would Boost Ethnic Representation
Washington A BiH bill aims to require better ethnic and economic representation on local draft boards. Rep George Brown says boards should reflect the composition of their areas and notes Mexican American underrepresentation despite some gains in Negro membership.
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George Brown
Monterey Park
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Armed Services’ Committee
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Laying In Layette? Sobobek Guilty In Stroller Theft
Madison Wisconsin report says Larry N Sobobek 19 an expectant father was found guilty of stealing a baby stroller and received one year probation and 10 days in jail with the sentence announced Monday.
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Madison
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Larry N. Sobobek
Chevrolet Impala promises value with lower price
The ad touts quieter passenger compartment and security upgrades like steel guard rails in doors and an ignition lock. It highlights a 300 hp V8 with Turbo Hydra-Matic, power disc brakes, head restraints, whitewalls, wheel covers, and a price that is $101 less than 1968, noting improved horsepower for less money and that Chevrolet puts customers first.
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