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Segregation In Schools To Remain For Another Year
The Texas State Board of Education voted unanimously to continue racial segregation in public schools for at least one more year. The board cited pending Supreme Court actions and existing state laws, urging local districts to prepare for possible changes while maintaining current policies. NAACP representatives urged a state advisory plan on desegregation. The Legislature convenes next January as officials expect gradual changes unless the Court acts.
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Austin
State Board of Education
Jack Binion
Houston
United States Supreme Court
State Board of Education of
Texas
W. Aster Kirk
Houston-Tillotson College
National Association For Advancement of Colored People
Kirk
Texas Board
NAACP
Thomas B. Ramsey
Tyler
Allan Shivers
Supreme Court
State OF Texas
Ellen Coleman Bain Wester
Annie Mae Wright
A. D
15Th District Court
Grayson County
Court House
Sherman
Clifford C. Mott
Ellen Coleman Bein Wester
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