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MISS MYSTEHY-Deputy Sheriff Harry Hansen holds little Miss Mystery, who is about 2Vi years old. She knows her name is Becky and that she lives "over there" some place. That's about all that's known about the little girl who was found standing by herself on a Los Angeles street corner. The sheriff's department is trying to locate her parents. (UPI) Your Money's Worth By SYLVIA PORTER Copyright, Hall Syndicate, Inc. Editor's note: Sylvia Porter is on vacation. During her absence a daily column by Ralph McGill is being substituted. McGill is currently on a lour of African nations, about which he is writing. TO LOUISIANA IN A BOU-BOU Conakry, Guinea: The Ecole de Cadres Techniques was in its first week. It is a U. S. aid program. Guinea, perhaps more desperately than any country in Africa, needs technic ians. The 100 young Guineans were in three classes. They had been chosen from graduates of technical high schools. (The French basis of education was here poorer than in other colonies held by France. The background of many of those screened out by the tests reflected this.) There is no more earnest seeking after education than in Guinea. For weeks before the school began, the selected stu dents would come daily to the rooms of the French-speaking teachers and ask, "Messieurs, when will our school begin?" A visit to the classes found them intent on instruction. They were learning mechanical drawing, physics and mathematics. They will be trained as the first cadre of men who will know how to make tools and machines and to supervise the train ing of others. One hears often the word "cadre." It is hardly possible to comprehend how the world is being drained of technicians by the newly developing countries and how abysmally short they are in supply. The Soviets, who turn out technicians in assembly-line fashion, have the most to offer. There are about 1,000 of them here. But not all have done well. They are not, currently, as respected as are those of West Germany, the United States, and Switzerland. At the Ecole de Cadres Techniques there were teachers from Israel, Switzerland, West Germany, and the United States. One of the difficulties is, of course, that all who come here must be really fluent in French. Here again, the . Soviets, with their truly massive institute of languages, has an advantage in that they can, and do, offer technic ians in all major languages and in a surprising number of African and Asian dialects. Their quality is not always good. The Americans here speak French. They are an inspiration to the visitor from the United States. Ambassador William Atwood sensibly has insisted that those who come be French speaking persons. He and his wife both are fluent in the language. English teachers must, of course, be able to speak French. Nowhere are there more dedicated U. S. teachers than here where the test is perhaps more severe than anywhere save the Congo. The technical school project, for example, is in charge of Elmont James, a most competent and intelligent American from the Virgin Islands. The teacher who has been here the longest is James A. Hamlett, of Nashville, Tenn. He is a graduate of Fisk University. His educational background is exceptional. It has also a unique feature. He majored in French at Fisk. In 1952 he was the second Negro to be admitted to Louisiana State University at Baton Rouge. Hamlett took his masters degree in languages at LSU. (This was two years before the U. S. Supreme Court school decision of May 1954 and makes all the more paradoxial Louisian's opposition following the decree.) So good was his record that he had scholorships to the University of Mex ico and to that of Barcelona Spain. In 1958 he became a U.S. teacher of English in Morocco. He came to Guinea in this same capacity in 1960 and presently is director of the English Language program for the U. S. Information Service in Conakry. Out of hit rich experience, and his sense of humor, came a story worth sharing. After a year in Morocco he went home on leave. Hit Western clothing was rather worn and in short supply. So, he wore what he had be come used to wearing, the cool, long white robe called a bou-bou. He wore it, in fact, from Morocco to Louisiana. When he reached the United States it became really an aiiet. Way was made for him. The bou-bou was the equivalent of a rolled out red-rug of welcome and interest. When he reached the Southern states and the then segre gated transportation, the bou-bou desegratcd everything for him. It was a passport to all situations. It amused him wryly that he, a Negro from Tennessee, was accepted because he wore a Moroccan robe, while citizens of his color were suf fering discrimination and humiliations because they did not. It was a good example of the hypocrisy of the system. Here in Guinea he is regarded as an exceptionally fine teacher. He is, of course something of a scholar in French literature, and he speaks better English than Ross Barnett. garden: Visit ut at our NEW IOCATION - 4th & Fir PLANT NOW! ikJ lovely Tree Peonies Glad Bulbs Baby Dahlias Calls lilies New shipment Roses in cluding the current favorite "Tropitina" Steer Manure $1.29 tack 4th I Fir Ph. 773-8444 3 SECTION B PAGES 1 to 10 Y MEDFORDtXWTRIBUNE MEDFORD, OREGON, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1963 Cooperation of Schools, Parents Declared Important By DAVID HYDICK UPI Education Specialist High school ends formal education for many students. Many other students attend colleges or participate in other advanced training. The high school's purposes are twofold in that it must meet the present needs of stu dents as well as prepare them to meet their future needs. The parent's role is ex tremely difficult in working with teen rers. This age child needs guidance, but may not want it. Controls are more dif ficult to enforce than with younger children who are more dependent upon their parents. Cooperation Important Cooperation between school and parents is most import ant. Unfortunately communi cation seems to decline at this level. The need for combined efforts becomes apparent as the broad aims of the high school are identified. The teen-age student has developed abilities which al low him to approach experi ences in depth. The student who is weak in fundamental skills will probably benefit from special individual in struction. He cannot partici pate successfully without the basic knowledge. The health and social needs of a high school student are many. He should develop good health practices and under stand the needs of his grow ing body. Physical activity, proper sleep, medical and dental exams and good eating habits, should be regular ac tivities. Social adjustment is an area of concern. The school and parent should combine their efforts in supplying many satisfying and healthy experiences. Perhaps social adjustment is closely related to the home. The family which is close, warm and realistic encourages a member to develop desir able attitudes. The proper ap proach to adult responsibil ities grows from a proper ap proach to childhood responsi' bilities. A student should develop the skills which will help him to earn a living. He needs guidance to make the best use of his abilities. His own under standing of his abilities will be a framework within which he can make decisions con cerning his future. Constructive Leisure Time The development of cultur al interests is important in connection with the increase of leisure time. Probably the Chrome Wheels Are Taken From Firm Individua'- who look two chrome wheels from Medford Electroplating company, 329 North Fir St., Wednesday night have been cautioned that if used on a car may cause a serious accident. Medford police said the centers of the wheels had been cut out in DreDaration for welding. If used on a ve- nicie, ine outer rim holding the tire would come off. The wheels, valued at $40, are 14-inch. HOW COME Fluhrer's Holsum BREAD NOW TASTES BETTER THAN EVER? BECAUSE PREMIUM QUALITY HOLSUM It 4 Hours Fresher! best approach is through the constructive use of leisure time as a youth. As one grows to adulthood, he will build upon these early activities. All of these aims are re lated in terms of prcparine individuals to be useful par ticipants in our democratic way of life. They must have respect and appreciation for other individuals. They should accept responsibility for com munity welfare. This includes an active interest in commun ity growth, improvement and government. As you can sec, the high school program has the aim of preparing youth to become well adjusted responsible adults. Although many stu dents are stimulated to par ticipate in further educational programs, many will proceed directly into jobs. The suc cessful accomplishment of all these aims is dependent upon the combined efforts of the school and parents. Poriland-Grvsham freeway Proposed Salem ilPD A bill calling for a $40 million bond issue for a four-lane freeway from Portland to Gresham has been readied for introduction by Rep. Ross Morgan (D-Gresh-am). Morgan said the stretch of road is one of the most tra veled, and most overlooked when it comes to improve ment, in Oregon. Lewis, Clark Choir Schedules Concert Portland - The Lewis and Clark college Choir of Port land will appear in concert at the First Presbyterian church in Medford March 22. The choir will be on its 15th annual tour. In 1962 the chor al group was chosen as offi cial "Choir of the Year" by the United Presbyterian church, and appeared in sev eral nulional radio broadcasts. The choir is directed by L. Stanley Glarum, whose choral compositions arc now used by school and church choirs throughout the country. Some of his recent compositions will be featured on the program. Among the 60 singers is Lynn Peterson, 737 Stevens St., Medford. She is the daugh ter of Harry Peterson and is a freshman. Group Forms for Belter Management Grant Pass - Th lnral council of the Oregon Fish and Game commission met here Wednesday night at the Josephine county court house with 150 persons present to formulate a state-wide organ ization to unite efforts for promotion of "better manage ment of state game and wild life." The 150 applied for mem bership in the newly or;a ized group and unanimously elected Chet Briggs preside;. t of the council. Representatives of the councii were selected to meet in Salem Tuesday, Feb. 26, with a legislative committee to urge passage of HB 1458. 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