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Locating In Searcy, Arkansas: Facts For Business And Industry (1977), Don P. Diffine Ph.D.

Belden Center Books

Compiled over a two-month period, under the auspices of the Searcy Chamber of Commerce, the 1977 edition of this book was a public service project, containing numerous new and expanded sections. This project was a relevant, practical and interesting experience for the Belden Center staff and, at the same time, it helped Searcy by providing a current and complete course of city information.

Economic Profile Of The Indian Claims Region, Maine State Planning Office

Maine Collection

Economic Profile of the Indian Claims Region

Prepared by: John Joseph, James Lindvall, Remi Jurenas & Beverly Gilcreast

Division of Economic Planning and Analysis and the Division of Comprehensive Planning, Maine State Planning Office, December 3, 1976.

Contents: I. Demographics of the Claims Region / II. Economics of the Claims Region / III. Housing Needs in the Claims Region / IV. Local Fiscal Considerations / V. Capital Markets

Additional Tables and Charts.

A Study Of Student Sentiments Toward School, La Wanda Bolles Thompson

Graduate Theses

The purpose of this study was to determine sentiments toward school expressed by ninth grade students and to further determine whether there were significances of differences in school sentiments expressed between Chicano and Anglo students and between male and female students. The School Sentiment Index, Secondary measured school sentiment by’ 83 items arranged into the following subscales: Mode of Instruction, Authority and Control, Interpersonal Relationships, Learning, School Social Structure and Climate, Peer, and General School Attitude. The instrument was administered to 402 subjects composed of 200 females and 202 males. This population included 313 Anglos, 79 Chicanos, 8 Blacks, and …

Maine Population Projections, 1970-2020, State Planning Office, State Of Maine

Maine Collection

Maine Population Projections, 1970-2020

State Planning Office, Executive Department, State of Maine, July 1973.

Kenneth M. Curtis, Governor and Philip M. Savage, Director.

Contents: Introduction / Total Population Trends in Maine 1970-2020 / Natural Increase / Net Migration / Maine's Future Population / Population Projections by Planning and Development District / Projected Age Groups by Planning and Development District / Appendix

Also contains maps, figures, and tables.

Crime: An Economic Approach, Pamela E. Lynch

Business and Economics Honors Papers

This 67 page senior thesis examines crime trends, the economic impact of crime, and an economic model for criminal behavior.

An Evaluation Of A Graduate Social Work Training Program At John Adams High School, George E. Hall, Guy H. Lutz

Dissertations and Theses

This research study is an evaluation of a graduate social work training program funded by NIMH of the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare entitled "Teaching-Trainingship Grant in School Social Work." This grant provides training opportunities in a field placement at John Adams High School in Portland, Oregon, for Portland State University School of Social Work Masters degree candidates. Originally approved in June 1969, the grant became operational for the school year 1970-71.

The primary focus of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of the training program at Adams High School. Secondarily, this study will attempt to answer three …

An Evaluation Of Washington's Work Incentive Program Within Chelan And Douglas Counties, Dwight H. Seymore

All Master's Theses

This study explores the results of the Work Incentive Program within the State of Washington and Chelan and Douglas Counties during the period from June 28, 1970, to June 28, 1972. An evaluation of the major program components at the local level as well as possible factors which contributed to the success of participants in the program suggest modifications in the implementation of future programs directed toward the disadvantaged.

Systematic Biases In Panel Surveys Due To Differential Nonresponse., William (Bill) H. Williams, Colin L. Mallows Phd

Publications and Research

Panel surveys involve repeated observations on the same sample units of the population. In some of these studies, systematic biases have appeared. It is shown that these systematic biases can also be he result of the characteristics of the response probabilities.

The Systematic Bias Effects Of Incomplete Responses In Rotation Samples, William (Bill) H. Williams

Publications and Research

Rotation samples are frequently used in continuing surveys in order to obtain estimates of changes in a characteristic over time as well as separate estimates of the characteristic at specific points in time. Rotation designs involve the retention of some sampling units and the replacement of others. It has been observed in some studies that there are systematic changes in the estimate of a characteristic, depending on the frequency of appearance of a rotation group in the sample. It is shown in this paper that these systematic changes must occur provided (1) the probability of a selected unit actually appearing …

Sample Selection And The Choice Of Estimator In Two-Way Stratified Populations, William (Bill) H. Williams

Publications and Research

No abstract provided.

Locating In Searcy, Arkansas: Facts For Business And Industry (1964), Don P. Diffine Ph.D.

Belden Center Books

Compiled for the Searcy Chamber of Commerce, the 1964 edition of this book contains information and statistics about Searcy, Arkansas from the Arkansas Department of Labor, Arkansas Economic Council, and various commissions throughout Arkansas and Searcy. This project was a relevant, practical and interesting experience for the Belden Center staff and, at the same time, it helped Searcy by providing a current and complete course of city information.

The Variance Of An Estimator With Post-Stratified Weighting.Pdf, William (Bill) H. Williams

Publications and Research

A straight forward procedure for the estimation of the variance of a post-stratified estimator.

Life Insurance?, William (Bill) H. Williams

Publications and Research

Should a student buy whole life insurance or term insurance?

Renters Attention! Eureka Needs Rent Control, Renters' Committee For Rent Control

Ina and Noel Harris Collection

Flyer advertising for meeting organized by Renters' Committee for Rent Control (Eureka, California) on Monday, August 26, 1946 to address the rent increases and looming evictions.

Office: Reverend Emerson Harris

Address: 1102 M. Street, Eureka, CA

Phone: 1689-W

Supported by Labor Union and Eureka Ministers.

The History Of Silver City, New Mexico 1870-1886, Conrad Keeler Naegle

History ETDs

In the best days of its past Silver City was never so good as now; never so prosperous, optimistic, filled with the spirit of growing and building.

Parenthetically, if anything we write about Silver City or any place else seems so glowing that you incline to skepticism, suspecting it was written for the gratification of the local inhabitants, don't take our word for it. Go see for yourself. You will discover more than we have put down on paper.

Education For Negroes In New Orleans Prior To 1915, Marie Dejan

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this story is to narrate the details of events covering the education of the Negro in New Orleans from the time of slavery to 1915. After the history of the private school movement, a comprehensive description of the origin of the public schools will be given.

News For Labor's Non-Partisan League Of California & Humboldt County, Labor's Non-Partisan League Of California & Humboldt County

Ina and Noel Harris Collection

Article on national program drawn up on plans for peace, civil rights, work for unemployed, social security, pensions, health, etc. Endorsement committee selected for Democratic primaries as well as speakers announced. Eureka Federated Trades and Labor Council passes resolution.

Labor's Non-Partisan League

236 D St.

Eureka, California

The Negro In Milwaukee, Ray Wachs

Bachelors’ Theses

As little is written concerning the negro in Milwaukee, and statistics are few and widely scattered, the writer felt there was a need of compiling the important available data at the present time. With this in mind the writer searched many public records and sources of information, but due to a lack of classification not nearly as much could be found as was expected.

The negro population is becoming a more and more important part of the population of Milwaukee. For this reason the writer hopes that soon a better system of record will be adopted by the various city …

Communist Broadcast Suppressed On West Coast, Earl Browder

Ina and Noel Harris Collection

Speech by Earl Browder of Farmer Labor Party in California, representing the Communist Party as printed in The Western Worker. Speech highlights what a farmer-labor government would do and how to break the rules of wall street.

WESTERN WORKER or Communist Party 121 Haight St., San Francisco. Cal.

Vote For Albert J. "Mickie" Lima Candidate For City Council 5th Ward, Eureka Branch

Ina and Noel Harris Collection

Pamphlet issued by Eureka Communist party advocating for canndidate Albert Lima of the 5th ward. Outlines his program for the people, the independent role government should play, red baiting and reasons for communist party entering the Eureka City Election Campaign.

Endorsed by; EUREKA BRANCH, COMMUNIST PARTY OF THE U.S.A. Election Campaign Headquarters, 1404 Albee St.

End Monopoly Corruption Of City Government And Build A Better Eureka, Eureka Branch

Ina and Noel Harris Collection

Pamphlet calling out PG&E for bad business practices as well as lumber companies and Standard Oil who are also avoiding paying various other operating fees.

Issued by: EUREKA BRANCH, COMMUNIST PARTY OF THE U.S.A. Election Campaign Headquarters: 1404 Albee St., Eureka.

Vote Albert J. "Mickie" Lima For Councilman In The 5th Ward, Eureka Branch

Ina and Noel Harris Collection

Pamphlet commenting on water projects costs that need investigating re. Mayor Quinn and recent Eureka city ordinances that need to be reviewed. Advertises for progressive candidate, Albert J. Lima, who will confront corruption in local city government.

Issued by: EUREKA BRANCH, COMMUNIST PARTY OF THE U.S.A. Election Campaign Headquarters: 1404 Albee St., Eureka.

Informe Sobre El Censo De Cuba, 1899, Joseph Prentiss Sanger, Henry Gannett, Walter Francis Willcox

Cuban Law

At head of title: Departamento de la Guerra, Oficina del Director del Censo de Cuba.

Traducido del inglés por F. L. Joannini.

Contains illustrations, maps (1 folded), tables, portraits, plates.