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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 22, 1969

Page

3

Edgewood Board Battles Over Superintendent and Staff

Edgewood board meeting centers on the superintendent Leyva amid protests by unaffiliated Edgewood residents. Trustees debate staffing and a business manager role as the district faces a financial crisis and potential changes to leadership and summer programs.

Dons Wright Leyvadol Hay Sere Edgewanid Gil Pompa Sumer Clem Galan Pellx Yharra Leyva Avas Edgewood Ivasteus Key Russ Guerrero Wharra Leonard Quinlan Guid Galan Pompa Quinlan Qalylin Guerreira Liyva

Rampage on Houston Street Ends With Police Action

Police halted a downtown demonstration on Houston Street as the crowd of youths dispersed after police used a loud speaker to urge them home. The disturbance caused property damage to Florsheim Shoe Co, Todd Clothing, Alamo Fabrics, and the Convention Center. No injuries to citizens or officers were reported. authorities credited deputies and state troopers for assistance.

Houston Street EAS Pa Doz Neayes Cummwilty Burea Neaves Bichser San Antonio Evement Bichse Houston Oward Nemis Bair Plaza Bisehel Bichsa Richsel Bichsel Shoriff's Texas Igbway Patrol Florsheim Shoe Co F- Houston Todd Clothing Co Alamo Fabrics Center Alamo Plaza Convention Center Bliss Cosume Jewelry HemisYair Plaza

Downtown unrest ends as police clear area near Lipan

Last year's downtown disturbance involved youths at Hemisaf Plaza near Lipan and Houston Street. Police reported several fistfights between demonstrators and Ringling Bros Circus staff and damaged storefronts. Chants of Black Power echoed as authorities closed Hemisah Plaza and prepared for a parade threat scare.

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Police Divided Over Community Relations Approach

San Antonio officers split Tuesday over a community relations approach used after Monday night disturbances downtown. Patminian Arc Flores, president of SAPOA, said most members disagree with restraint and the approach, while Capt. Joe Neaves of Community Relations Haven blamed critics on inadequate training and warned against harsh crowd dispersal.

Si Antecong Patminian Arc Flores San Antonio Police Officers Association Joe Neaves

School Chief Quits Amid District Turmoil

The district faces upheaval as Superintendent Joe Leyva announces he will resign at year end, while an acting superintendent may be named. During a tense meeting, questions arose over hiring delays for summer staff tied to concerns about ethnic backgrounds.

Layva Paanle Tristee Felix Ybarca M. OP. Rodriguez Leyva Pocpa Saenz, Galan Roadriguez Lucille Santor Ramon Rodriguez Souu Vou Maer Quinlam Guerrero Senate House Galan Ber Quinkar Ingar Saenz Ldgewoo Gil Pompa Steading Joe Leyva Nad

Edgewood Faces Budget Strain Over Unpaid Bill

Edgewood officials grapple with a $9,047 bill owed to Me Ft ber, tied to Merlin services contracted via ESC. Board actions were disputed as to pay legitimacy while Leyva denied offering a tentative resignation. The case ties to local financial obligations and district policy amid political shifts.

Pompa Leyval Edgewood Schedul Ap-Trice Region 20 F. Steinhauser Tor- Winer Ward Joe G. Bivas ESC Formerlin Services

Overcrowded School Phone Lines Prompt Upgrade Plan

A districtwide communications survey found 2,300 daily calls via a central switchboard with 317 unsuccessful due to overcrowding. Dave Bonner urged expansion of the PBX system, noting maintenance issues and frequent breakdowns, while outlining an alternative decentralized plan and cost comparisons to current spending.

Boamer WAL Parsons PAX Boatner Tnstaaion Boutner

Mumbled Note From Fragmented Local Item

A damaged OCR snippet references a theft arrest at TennisFair Plaza and a ride incident near Dahwer, with mentions of a group and odd terms like bachelor seat and culler. No clear names or dates are readable.

TennisFair Plaza Hicket Heath

Fiesta San Antonio Past and Present At Old San Antonio

Fiesta events continue with "A ME in Old San Antonio" at La Villita the first of four nights featuring food booths games and exhibits. Wednesday includes the coronation of Fiesta Queen at Membolpad Audiversiting and Chordsmen concert at 7 30 pm at the Alamo Garden Festival dances at 6 30 pm on Hone 422 Pereida and the Marlachs Festival at 10 15 pm on Tuesday.

Pastalle Rio Membolpad Alamo Hone Pereida Alamo Plaza

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