Presidents and steel strikes shape modern leadership image
The piece argues that televised eras force presidents to project decisive action, from Truman blocking a steel shutdown to Kennedy and Johnson managing national crises. It notes Roosevelt set the pattern of accepting responsibility, with rising interdependence pushing firmer, faster decisions in domestic and foreign policy as the nation moves beyond isolationism.
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Harry Truman
Johnson
Kennedy
White’ House
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Truman
Eisenhower
Waite
Bone
Burglar Caught High in Chimney Arrest
Alphonso Taylor, 30, was found halfway down a chimney in a two story residence after cries for help. Firefighters freed him by removing part of the chimney. He was jailed on breaking and entering charges.
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Waycross
Alphonso Taylor
Taylor
National monument from Texas Flint quarries and new medical plans
A bill to create a national monument for ancient Flint quarries in the Texas Panhandle was signed by President Johnson. Also named is Lake Meredith on the Canadian River behind Sanford Dam. Beginning today 2.5 million retirees receive information on two new Social Security medical programs, with enrollment expanding to 15.5 million beneficiaries by mid 1966. The medical plan kits began mailing, while hospitalization and nursing care inclusion is automatic for Social Security recipients.
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Washington
Texas Panhandle
Johnson
Behid Sanford Dam
Lake Meredith
A. A. Meredith
Borger, Tex
Fioeat
Social Security Office
Social Security Administration
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Roosevelt
United States
Texas
California
NASA
Los Angeles
San Diego
Geminauts
Gordon Cooper
Charles Conrad Jr
Pacific Ocean
San Clemente
Morrison's
Morrisons
Bayshore
T. V
Morrison
Baytown, Texas
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