Regents Press Universal Free Preschool by 1970 and 1974
The New York State Board of Regents urged free preschool education for 3 year olds by 1974 and for younger children by 1970. It calls a three stage program with higher appropriations from 5 million to 10 million for 1968-69 and state aid for colleges, universities, and teacher training. The plan stresses careful execution and financing for classroom construction and operations.
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New York Times
New York
New York State Board of Egents
Women grant tuition award for nursing study at SIU
Mrs. Karen Pharis received a tuition award for practical nursing studies at Southern Illinois University Vocational-Technical Institute funded by the 1965 Women of the Moose Auxiliary in Carbondale. Born in England, she spent years in Africa and Vietnam before arriving in the United States in 1964. Her husband Keith Pharis is a graduate assistant in English at SIU Carbondale.
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Karen Pharis
Southern Illinois University
Vocational - Technical Institute
Women of the Moose
Carbondale
Pharis
England
Africa
Vietnam
United States
Keith
SIU Carbondale
Greek publisher escapes Athens jail in disputed claim
Helen Vlachos, Greece's leading publisher, says she slipped past guards and fled house arrest in Athens a week ago, while the junta says she was released last Friday. She arrived in London with her two sons and husband left behind, and plans to seek political asylum in Britain.
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Greece
Athens
Helen Vlachos
London
Santa’s Helper Loses Weight at Miami Christmas Party
Jack L. Lyne, 67, the red suited Santa helper at a Key Biscayne community nursery school party, has shed 28 pounds since last Christmas. He laughed off the moment when his pants allegedly fell as he shouted Ho Ho Ho, amusing the children and teachers.
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Miami, Fla
Santa Claus
Jack L. Lyne
Key Biscayne
Junior Women Sponsor Drive for Girl Scouts at Du Quoin
The Du Quoin Junior Women's Club will sponsor a porch light fund drive for the Girl Scouts on January 11. Guest speaker Mrs. Marie Orara, a Filipino student at SIU, spoke about her homeland and education. Seven new members were initiated and a donation to the County Association for Mentally Retarded Children was approved. A special session is planned for January 2.
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du Quoin
Marie Orara
Southern Illinois University
Orara
SIU
International Student Center
Martha Brayfield
Harold Bergman
Janis Gareny
Kenneth Napier
Jack Sawyer
Wilbern Swetland
Carl Teaney
County Association For
Past Matrons Plan Meeting In Herrin Star Club
Mrs. O. H. Turner hosted the Herrin Eastern Star Past Matron's Club gathering with about 20 members and guests. Mrs. Roy Ligon assisted. new secret sisters were drawn and the January meeting set for Mrs. Elmer Royce's home with a calendar to be completed by Mrs. Turner and Mrs. Grant Mitchell after gifts and games.
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O. H. Turner
Herrin Eastern Star
Roy Ligon
Elmer Royce
Turner
Grant Mitchell
Girl Scouts Adopt 90-Year-Old Member
Mrs Lula Cremer a widow aged 90 years and two months is welcomed by Troop 39 as a Girl Scout. Despite arthritis she performs the salute and the troop pins an insignia on her dress. The girls learn she lives alone and decide to adopt her and assist with housework.
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Lula Cremer
Mrs. Cremer
Jean Reed
Last minute ideas for teen gifts from crafts to fashion
Vivian Brown suggests handmade and hobby oriented gifts for teens. Ideas include gardening tool kits, a letter writing box with music, collectors items like stamps and china, cordless grooming devices, electric teeth cleaners, manicure sets, beauty mirrors and sauna style skin units, plus new sheer stockings for fashion conscious youths.
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Arthur Fiedler
Boston Pops
China
Sheffield
Staffordshire
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Bruit Pub
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Yama
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Russell Stover
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AP News
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S. Illinois
Central Illinois Public Service Company
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Mardale
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