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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1959
Page
3
The San Antonio budget request outlines spending across city departments with raises, new hires, and reorganized trainee pay. Police seek pay steps for recruits, new probationary trainee roles, and upgrades to patrol and detective ranks, while fire aims to hire 46 more firefighters to offset a shorter work week.
The Stand On Art 4 exhibit drawing praise abroad also faces sharp attacks at home. Rep. Francis Walter and Wheeler Williams criticized painters and sculptors linked to Communist fronts, while Mrs. Halpert defended the works as misread. City budgets outline expanded alley crews, seal coating indigo, and airport needs, with funds for new equipment and health welfare. Financial figures include $178,255 for new equipment and $587,500 for health, plus airport and welfare allocations. The Moscow show sparks debate over artistic representation and national identity.
The city council approved a pay raise for City Manager Andrews raising salary to 25,000 including a 2,400 expense account. The raise, effective August 1, increases current pay from 20,000 plus 2,400 for expenses. The decision was announced after a closed meeting held Wednesday noon.
Traffic planner John Miller predicted the state highway department will let contracts within 90 days for the northwest freeway extension from Fresno to Loop 13. Hildebrand will not be released from Neer to the Texas and New Orleans Jr. tracks as freeway construction continues. Light housekeepers seek room rentals and part time work via ads, dialing CAB2231.
A Boston heart research report notes the organ’s rapid rate and high blood flow, highlighting a landmark stat where the heart circulates an exceptional volume, illustrating its vigorous activity and endurance.
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