The text discusses a proposal submitted by the Five Civilized Tribes of Eastern Oklahoma under the Indian Education Act, Part C, requesting assistance to support adult education programs for the Indian population in the area. It highlights the economic need in the region, including poverty, unemployment, and lack of basic amenities. It also addresses the educational need for adult Indian education services in Eastern Oklahoma, emphasizing the lack of support for adult education in the past. Additionally, it provides data on the socio-economic characteristics and reasons for school dropout among Oklahoma Indians.