Population shift and pear production rankings noted
The article cites a historical estimate that 20 percent of the U S population was Black in colonial times, fell to about 10 percent in 1930, and is projected to rise to 12 percent by 1980. It also states TOPS IN PEARL Italy leads pear production with the United States in second place per Encyclopaedia Britannica.
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Italy
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Encyclopaedia Britannica
Pearl Harbor
Head Start enrollment opens in Jackson Williamson County
Applications are now being accepted for the next full year Head Start session in Jackson Williamson County sponsored by Southern Illinois University. Rebecca Baker directs the program with sites at 1113 N. 14th St or in the Herrin Colp area. Phone 687-1359 Murphysboro or 985-3194 Carterville. Eligibility prioritizes low income children four by December 1. Nationwide program started in 1965.
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Southern Illinois University
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Murphysboro
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Bowen Center Wins $3000 Federal Grant for Library Expansion
A.L. Bowen Children's Center in Harrisburg receives a $3000 federal grant from the Public Health Service part of HEW to expand its medical library resources. Superintendent Albert J. Shafter announced the award. Dr. Warren Dammers notes expanded library services will aid southern Illinois health needs.
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Southern Illinois
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Smallest U S Counties Noted by Area
New York County N Y covers 23 square miles making it the smallest conterminous U S county Bristol County R I follows with 25 square miles The Hexameron refers to the six days of Creation as described in Genesis
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Bristol County
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