Blue Cows mural paints Neligh walls with rainbow scene
In Neligh Nebraska a Chicago artist Sachio Yamashita painted a two wall mural on an old brick building showing two blue cows, a red plow, yellow corn and a rainbow sky. The project drew volunteers from the town and became a community celebration with paint and turpentine, ending with local pride and even soy sauce in every kitchen.
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Neb
Nebraska
Great Plains
Lynn Morrison
Neligh Arts Council
Sachio Yamashita
Chicago
America
Japan
Arts Council
Sachie
Morrison
US reveals two weapons systems to intercept armed satellites
In 1964 the United States disclosed development of two weapons systems designed to intercept and destroy armed satellites in orbit around the earth. The announcement underscored ongoing efforts to control space threats amid Cold War tensions and potential arms race developments.
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United States
Earth
Future uncertain for Humphrey Hawkins bill
The Humphrey Hawkins full employment bill faces a murkier path as Oct 14 adjournment looms. Senate leaders cite time constraints and a possible filibuster, with Byrd seeking 60 votes to curb debate while committees clash over key provisions and inflation concerns grow.
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Congress
Hubert H. Humphrey
Senate
Robert C Byrd
Carter
Byrd
Humphrey
Augustus Hawkins
D-Calif
House of Representatives
Senate Human Resources Committee
House
Banking Committee
Fees for school chiefs defended
Washington AP report defends the $800 paid to each state school superintendent for a federally sponsored eight day summer seminar as reasonable. West Virginia’s Daniel B Taylor, president of the Council of Chief State School Officers, says the honorarium is worth more than $100 a day. U.S. Education Commissioner Boyer weighs whether chiefs should be paid as consultants. The last seminar cost the government $126,000 for attendance plus $40,000 for hotel and meals. Ken Hansen calls the training crucial and in the public interest. He notes attendees are often on vacation or compensatory time. In 1939 Major Bowes Amateur Hour sparked a trend toward talent contests.
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West Virginia
Daniel B. Taylor
Taylor
Charleston
Council of Chief State School Officers
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Ernest L. Boyer
South Padre Island
Texas
Ken Hansen
Nevada
Hansen
Gunnison
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