Johnson Becomes Symbol of Power Amid Dogs and Debate
A vivid portrait of Lyndon Johnson’s 1964 campaign season. The article recalls him feuding with the Humane Society over beagled antics, then riding a landslide victory while escalating the Vietnam War and advancing civil rights and social programs. It notes the paradox of his sweeping achievements and fading liberal support as he faced mounting opposition.
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Coen
Chicago
Humae Society
Lynndon Johnson
Barry Goldwater
Vietnam
Lyndon Johnson
Congress
Roosevelt
Split Over Direction of Africa Policy
Washington AP Carter administration officials are divided over future U S policy toward Africa amid debate between taking a strong stand against white minority rule, notably South Africa, and pursuing a phased approach to reform. British PM Callaghan arrives for talks on Rhodesia and South Africa as tensions surface within U S deliberations.
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Washington
Carter
U.S
Africa
James Callaghan
Rhodesia
South Africa
Jimmy Carter
Pealow
Arter
New Task Force Probing Farview
A 17-member task force is created to study maximum security psychiatric care for Pennsylvania’s criminally insane, with a deadline of October 1 to submit recommendations. It will not directly probe past abuses at Farview State Hospital but will explore options including regional facilities and potential closure. The group meets March 29 and will project a 10-year care need, under Gov. Shapp’s order.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Farview State Hospital
Wayne County
Shapp
Grand Jury
Farview
Fargiew
Bathe
Coffee purchases fall 12 percent in late 1976
U S consumers bought coffee at a 12 percent slower rate by year end 1976 versus late 1975, yet per person consumption rose eight tenths of a pound to 12.7 pounds for 1976. First quarter drops contrasted with spring gains as prices climbed, disclosed to a House subcommittee. ABby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Art College receives Baltimore applique quilt from early 1850s.
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Agriculture Department
House
Baltimore
Williamsburg
Abby Aldrich Rockefeller
U S Expands Aid for Romania Quake Victims Worldwide
Romania’s earthquake disaster draws planes from 13 nations led by East Germany with medical supplies and food. The United States Air Force sent a C130 with antibiotics and bandages while a Soviet plane arrived. Death toll reaches 1034 with 6105 injured as rescue teams pull bodies from rubble.
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Romania
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Denmark
Italy
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United States
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Magheru Boulevard
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Mariana Stanea
Nadia Comanech
Onesti
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