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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1963
Page
11
A steel ball fired by a sling shot hurled at Arthur Shore's expensive Birmingham home crashed through the front window. Police say a pedestrian fired from across the street. The residence, a target of two earlier bombings this year, suffered extensive damage but no injuries were reported.
The Senate sent to President Johnson a 1.2 billion college construction aid bill hailed as essential. It would fund classrooms laboratories and libraries at 2100 colleges with priority to those expanding to meet enrollment growth.
A two day Minnesota Industries Procurement Conference opened in Duluth highlighting Uncle Sam buys about 1% million items totaling $26 billion annually. Vladimir Shipka led the event with 500 to 700 items on display and agencies like the Army Navy Air Force and NASA participating. Gov Karl Rolvaag urged state firms to explore federal contracts as a path to expanded operations.
The 1963 Minnesota year featured the first statewide governor recount, Karl Rolvaag defeating Elmer Andersen by 91 votes. The year saw two programs, a 120 day legislature, tax changes, a 5 percent spending cut, and expansion into junior colleges and recreational development. A $212,625 federal grant for educational television in Duluth was announced, aiding a $425,250 project.
HAL BOYLE reflects on humanity's wish to master weather, recalling Warn er's 1890 quote about doing something about the climate. The piece contrasts weather's impartial power with human humility and questions if future weather control would improve life.
The Senate approves and sends to the President a 1.2 billion higher education bill by a 54 to 27 vote. Minnesota senators Humphrey and McCarthy were paired inactive. North Dakota senator Young voted for, South Dakota senator Mundt voted for.
The New York City Council approved fluoridating the city water 19 to 4 on Tuesday. The measure moves to the Board of Estimate for final approval, with expectations that it will become law.
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