Today in History July 26 events across years
July 26 highlights include Truman signing the National Security Act creating the DoD NSC CIA and Joint Chiefs of Staff in 1947, Benjamin Franklin becoming Postmaster General, New York's ratification of the Constitution in 1788, Churchill's resignation after a Labour victory in 1945, and Eva Peron’s death in Buenos Aires in 1952 at age 33.
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Welcome to the Parker and Mind Control on TV
The Bravo series Welcome to the Parker offers a peek at a Palm Springs hotel and its stressed staff. Mind Control with Derren Brown debuts on Sci Fi showing manipulation and wallet-guessing, while Who Wants to Be a Superhero? airs after. The Blood of Yingzhou District, a stark CineMax short, portrays AIDS with haunting scenes of rural China. Then Jenna’s 30 Rock and Grey’s Anatomy lead a night of strong drama and award-winning documentaries.
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Muppet collection to anchor new Jim Henson museum in Atlanta
The Center for Puppetry Arts in Atlanta plans a major Jim Henson museum housing 500 to 700 pieces in a new wing opening in 2012. Kermit and Miss Piggy lead exhibits with Rowlf Swedish Chef and Dr Teeth joining soon, plus Fraggle Rock characters and items from The Dark Crystal and Labyrinth. Fundraising begins. Henson family stipulates space for the collection before accepting the pieces.
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Top TV Stars Richest Earning Broadcasters List
Rapnor reports Oprah Winfrey earns 260 million annually from The Oprah Winfrey Show, the highest payout in TV. Simon Cowell is second with 45 million from American Idol, followed by Judith Sheindlin 30 million, Katie Couric 15 million, and Zach Braff 6.3 million in the top five.
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Judy" Sheindlin
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Zach Braff
May to defend thesis after Queen era pause
Guitarist Brian May, 60, resumes astrophysics studies at Imperial College London, planning to submit his thesis Radial Velocities in the Zodiacal Dust Cloud within two weeks after leaving PhD study to form Queen. He expects to finish astronomical observations on La Palma before returning to music legacy with hits like Bohemian Rhapsody.
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Local News Desk Contacts and Subscription Line
Editors and contacts listed include Cody Howard 6News, 832-6321, howard sunflower broadband.com Mediapharmedia LLC and Joel Mathis 6News convergence editor, 832-7142. Subscriptions line 832-7199 covers billing, delivery, and vacation. Weekday hours 6 a.m. to 5 30 p.m. Weekend hours 6 a.m. to noon. Redelivery guaranteed in town if paper not received by 11 a.m. on weekdays or weekends.
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Who Taught You How to Swim and KU Football Outlook
Readers answer who taught them to swim and weigh KU football prospects for the year. Responses span family members friends lessons self teaching and optimism about bowl eligibility. Visit ljworld.com to vote and see more opinions.
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Birthday ages for several stars listed by newspaper
Rock star Mick Jagger turns 64 while film maker Blake Edwards reaches 85. Actress Helen Mirren is 62 and Kevin Spacey listed as 4B. Sandra Bullock is 43, Jeremy Piven 42, Kate Beckinsale 34.
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