Thursday, February 5, 2015

No School? Why?-- Part 7: Other Reasons

In 1978, Chicago Public Schools closed two days for Memorial Day because officials couldn't decide whether to close on the state-designated date or the federally designated date.

On Nov. 1, 1949, Kane County children got to wake up late because their teachers were getting a first-hand view of the country's business and industry."  The tour was intended to show teachers "what makes American profit system work."

No More Bad-Mouthing Business.  --Cooter

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