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March 17, 1959
Atlanta Daily World
Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia
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Former Oklahoma Gov. Raymond Gary reported that school integration improved race relations with little violence and saved the state money via efficiency gains, including higher teacher pay and new classrooms.
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Former Gov. Says Race Relations, Money Improved In Integration
NEW YORK (UPI) Former Gov. Raymond Gary of Oklahoma said Monday integration of public schools in his state had improved race relations and saved the state money.
"A single fist fight was the only violence that occurred when we integrated our schools," said Gary, whose term as governor ended last January.
Gary, in an article in Look magazine, said that teachers' salaries have risen from an average of $3500 to $4700 because of an increased efficiency in the state's school system.
"Forty-two hundred classrooms have been built," he said. "Our unified schools save us one million dollars a year, as anticipated. The morale of our students is high."
NEW YORK (UPI) Former Gov. Raymond Gary of Oklahoma said Monday integration of public schools in his state had improved race relations and saved the state money.
"A single fist fight was the only violence that occurred when we integrated our schools," said Gary, whose term as governor ended last January.
Gary, in an article in Look magazine, said that teachers' salaries have risen from an average of $3500 to $4700 because of an increased efficiency in the state's school system.
"Forty-two hundred classrooms have been built," he said. "Our unified schools save us one million dollars a year, as anticipated. The morale of our students is high."
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
Justice
What keywords are associated?
School Integration
Race Relations
Oklahoma Schools
Financial Savings
Teacher Salaries
What entities or persons were involved?
Raymond Gary
Where did it happen?
Oklahoma
Story Details
Key Persons
Raymond Gary
Location
Oklahoma
Event Date
Term Ended Last January
Story Details
Former Gov. Raymond Gary stated that integrating public schools in Oklahoma improved race relations with minimal violence and saved money through increased efficiency, higher teacher salaries, new classrooms, and high student morale.