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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1965
Page
10
Austin AP report says a Senate approved bill would let teachers take up to five days of annual sick leave, with up to 20 days cumulative. State cost estimated at 2.4 million dollars annually and districts about 600 thousand dollars.
A grenade exploded during a Lao folk dance in Luang Prabang killing two and wounding several. Police say a grenade belt pin and a dropped pin indicate it was not thrown by mythic attackers, with the incident blamed on a soldier nearby.
The HemisFair hearing before the House Appropriations Committee drew few attendees as most members were absent or delayed. Despite a minimal audience including key figures like Rep. Kothmann and Pipkin, the session focused on teachers' pay raises, with limited participation from other committee members.
A San Antonio sailor faces homicide charges as state and local officials clash over a $7.5 million request tied to the HemisFair project. Discussions reveal projected revenues of $524.7 million if approved, with NemisFair leaders emphasizing the fair as a permanent investment rather than a carnival.
Paul Petersen, teen actor known for Screen Gems work on The Donna Reed Show, is appointed Teen Chairman for the upcoming March of Dimes drive. He has been memorizing lines late at night and plans to promote the charity.
Austin AP reports current and projected minimum teacher salaries under a compromise backed by Gov. Connally and the Texas State Teachers Association. The figures cover multiple years of experience as of September 1965, detailing how salaries would rise with experience and years in service.
Texas senators face another delay as they argue over a teacher pay deal and a proposed four year term provision. The stalemate centers on enacting a redistricting scheme that would shift seats toward urban areas, with rural senators resisting changes and a persistent push to resolve senatorial district lines before proceeding.
In Austin, Gov Connally and ISTA reached a negotiated pay raise package totaling about 101 million dollars. Senate approval followed, sending the measure to the House as a local tax plan to fund roughly 70 million dollars of the state share.
President De Gaulle voiced support for aiding gun lovers in a broader NATO alliance while Texas officials and public figures discuss legislation. The remarks touch on security and international commitments amid domestic debate on defense policies.
A garbled OCR fragment shows celebratory phrases about progress, discovery, and a supposed “great new sie a Fante Roses” with mentions of lightening and a distiller. The readable bits indicate a failed, noisy transcription rather than a coherent event or quotation.
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