Rights Action Now Report Cites Civil Rights Struggle in Joliet
A Joliet hearing cites entrenched prejudice and housing discrimination as barriers to equal opportunity. Officials discuss Title VI remedies and the difficulty of integrating education, housing, and employment for Black residents.
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Tims
Robert Geist
Joliet Township
Commission
Joliet West Announces Three Day Final Exams
Joliet West Principal Richard E. Terry outlines a three day final exam schedule for January 20 to 22. Students attend only during exam times with homerooms open 8 to 8:30 a.m. for study and rooms 112 and 138 available. cafeteria acts as informal gathering point.
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Richard E. Terry
Joliet West
Terry
War on Poverty meeting outlines need for funds and scope
A Joliet pilot pre kindergarden program run by the Joliet AAUW reached fifteen children but proved finances and facilities were insufficient. Leaders led by Mrs. Frank Landal and Mrs. Melvin Larson urge a full program for culturally disadvantaged children with school systems and health department involvement. The Washington trip solidified prioritizing preschool education and illiterate parents as first steps, with expansion possible later.
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Frank Landal
Melvin Larson
School Systems
Will County Health Department
Washington
Three New Scout Units Form in Iroquois District
Iroquois District announces the organization of two Explorer posts and one Cub pack during the 1964 Adventure Roundup. Channahon Methodist and Elwood Presbyterian churches charter units with named institutional representatives and committeemen. Mothers of World War II Rochdale charter Pack 219 with listed leaders and den roles.
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Iroquois
Jack Clatt
Iroquois District
BSA
Rochdale
Lee Boyd
Oscar Boyd
Harry Phillips
Ricard Pacideco
Arthur Wolz
Joseph L. Snedie
Joseph Acosta
Mary Acosta
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