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for Popular Government Vol. 47 Issue 2, Fall 1981
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The North Carolina State Library system in accordance with suggestions from the American library Association began a survey in 1977 of patrons changing demands of library services. County and town librarians were advised on how to collect this information from their branches. The results are published in this article pertaining to services provided and future initiatives to improve public libraries.
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In 1981, the state had 41 community mental health centers providing a range of services from education to treatment for children to adults. Community center success grew from better understanding of mental health issues and aimed to serve individuals on a local level rather than state level. The article reviews both successes and obstacles of the community mental health program.
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Early intervention refers to community-based programs across the state devoted to education and treatment of emotionally disturbed youth. These programs began in 1975 after the General Assembly approved $1.2 million in support. In 1981, there were programs in 21 counties offering consultation, education, and even treatment to prevent emotionally disturbed children from maturing into emotionally disturbed adults.
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18506
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Local Government Investment Pools, LGIPs, permit local governments to invest excess cash in coordination with other local branches or state agencies which typically yield higher returns than individual investments. The state was only one of twelve in the country participating in LGIPs in 1981. Management of these funds fell to the state treasurer who opened and managed a private mutual fund for small government branches.
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18507
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In the fall of 1980, the state opened a public residential high school in Durham, the North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics. The first of its kind in the nation, the school's mission was two-fold: educating the state's most gifted eleventh and twelfth graders in math and science and working with public schools to improve these areas of study for all students. Two classes of 300 were selected representing 63 of the 100 counties and split equally between male and female students. The school's first year successes and potential improvements are reported on in this article.
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18508
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Title VII under the Federal Civil Rights Act of 1974 prohibited discrimination in employment practices. The article reviews both federal and state laws against employment discrimination and attempts to aid potential employers navigate the legislation.
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18509
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Analysis of 1980 census information revealed the state's overall population grew by 800,000 since 1970 and that rural areas experienced the largest population increases rather than cities. Details concerning importance of studying census data and the distribution of this information using computers are discussed. A table is also included showing population change statistics for each county.
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18510
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Statistics concerning demographics, employment and income are compared through the 1970s. Patterns emerging from this data include decrease in agricultural and industrial jobs and slow population growth compared to national averages. Positive trends spotted in the information include increase in nonmanufacturing jobs and a rise in personal income.
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