Decatur Board Adopts Salary Hikes and Policy Changes
The Decatur school board approved teacher pay raises and policy shifts aligning with state law. Salaries rise by 1000 for B S degree holders, 1160 for masters, and 1340 for AA certificates. Nonprofessional staff gain 5 percent. Teachers pay substitute costs after third day of personal leave, while state covers two days. Accelerated high school program with Calhoun Junior College adds college credits for eligible seniors. The board also phasing out life insurance and workmen’s compensation, and seeks actions on impacted area funds and a class action regarding Public Works monies.
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Congress
Alabama
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Decatur
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Decatur City High School
Calhoun Junior College
Vaccination Research Warns of Mental Retardation Risk in Babies
Scientists warn that congenital cytomegalovirus infection may lead to mental retardation in at least 10 percent of affected babies, translating to about 1 in 2,000 newborns. Vaccine trials with over 500 medical students show antibodies persisting a year, boosting confidence in prevention. Meanwhile, school board actions include class transfers, extra sick leave for new teachers, and funds for renovations and building projects in local schools.
Secrecy continues in Maryland elections process
Secrecy judges here have withdrawn from participation due to business, political or personal ties with Agnew. Maryland law makes it hard to trace campaign finances from public records, as reporting loopholes allow thousands to flow into races without detailed disclosure.
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Agnew
Maryland
CBS Affiliates Reject Sticks and Bones Telecast
CBS network affiliates nationwide refuse or delay airing David Rabe's play Sticks and Bones. In 94 cities CBS stations notified network they would not carry the 8 p.m. telecast, with 43 more moving it to a later time. Huntsville WHNT will preempt for the first time over content, as manager Tom Percer calls the program disgusting and bizarre.
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New York Times
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CBS
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Alabama
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Percer
CBS program to air in St Louis on KSD despite KMOX refusal
In ten cities affiliates refused to carry the program independent stations sought local rights. St Louis is one where KMOX declined. the show will air Sunday at 10:30 on KSD NBC. Harold Grams said NBC affiliates welcome the chance for viewers to judge the program’s merits and will encourage audience feedback.
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St. Louis
KMOX
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KSD
National Broadcasting Co
Harold Grams
N.B.C
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