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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1968

Page

2

Panama Election Violence Shakes Capital Battleground

Panamanian clashes around election day leave several dead and many injured as National Guard blocks streets and a radio station headquarters. Government and opposition claim victory amid gunfire and tear gas as the election results are delayed by the turmoil.

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Bilingual Need Highlighted by Southwest Education Leaders

El Paso officials say Mexican American and Native groups face educational deprivation in the Southwest. A convocation with education leaders discusses implementing bilingual schooling, teaching English first then native tongues, and expanding subjects beyond English. Policeman suspension cited amid debate over bilingual program success and state laws.

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Zachry Named Top HemisFair Chief Executive Officer

Don Gardner reports Zachry takes the top HemisFair post after a five minute meeting. He pledges to meet financial needs, make personnel changes, and lead HemisFair toward a successful opening with support from San Antonio and major partners.

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Vietnam peace talks show tough terms from Hanoi and Washington

Paris reports Hanoi demands tough conditions for settlement with no U S gesture of conciliation. Xuan Thuy promises to study the American outline while Ho Chi Minh’s government seeks a broad coalition excluding Saigon. Harriman proposes an olive branch to ease tension, but Hanoi remains rigid on future South Vietnam.

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South San Antonio School District Hires Law Firm

South Lan board meets to hire Houston Clark and Thornton to represent the district in an $3800 suit filed by contractor Clyde Abbott over a $23,700 contract. Abbott says painting was in original scope. district deducts $800 claiming incomplete work as teachers threaten renewed contracts. President Max Fuentes faced questioning as a teacher board stalemate prompts calls for renewed administrator contracts and a new athletic coach.

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Prized Visitor at Japan Pavilion At Hemisfair

The Japan pavilion draws about 30 percent of fair attendees with visitor number 200000 expected to pass noon Wednesday. The 300000th visitor will receive an elaborate Japanese doll on display in the pavilion lounge.

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Towering Victory at Pali Springs Fire Drill Tower

In San Marino California senior city Fire Captain Rene Maza climbed a three story drill tower at Pali Springs to win a paid wager with Fireman Phil Casner. The stunt drew a cheering crowd as Maza remained atop the platform for hours, a feat tied to a local fair participation bet and a side wager that produced about sixty dollars in payoff.

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President Presents Four Medals of Honor

President honors four Vietnam era heroes at the Pentagon ceremony naming Army Specialist Charles Hagemeister and others from Army Navy Marine and Air Force. President Johnson expressed hope for peace talks ahead while noting tough negotiations, as the veterans received Medals of Honor.

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Cpl Le Finds Little Gratitude Homecoming

SAN FRANCISCO AP Cpl Le returns from Vietnam to a wary homecoming with red tape. The tobaccochewing doglike mascot of Lick Engineering at Ft. Riley arrives via air freight to an uncertain welcome, blood tests, and a shelter stay as his unit plans to reassign him to the 18th Engineer Group with a promotion prospect after Ft. Riley. The piece notes delays, medical checks, and a hero’s reception that falls short.

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