Lyndon Johnson’s Dreams and Contradictions Remembered
A retrospective portrait of Lyndon B. Johnson, detailing his ambition for a Great Society and War on Poverty, his wartime escalation in Vietnam, landmark civil rights legislation, and the complex judgment of his leadership. It notes his compassion, political skill, and enduring impact on civil rights and social policy.
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Johnson
Texas
Vietnam
Lyndon Johnson
Lincoln
Senate
Congress
Moly
Bobby Baker
Investor owned hospitals rise to curb rising costs
The American Hospital Association notes average daily hospital costs jumped 11.6 percent to 105.30 as 49 percent of hospitals need modernization. Public Health Service estimates 30 billion will be required over a decade to upgrade facilities for a migrating population. Investor owned groups like Extendicare expand to 40 firms owning over 300 hospitals, claiming efficiency and tax benefits.
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The
American Hospital Association
U.S
Barron’s Magazine
US Public Health Service
United States
David A. Jones
Extendicare, Inc
Louisville
Extendicare
Alphonse Saligny saga revisited in new Austin book
A 130 year old Texas figure inspires a new book Alphonse in Austin from Encino Press The French Charg d Affaires Saligny borrowed from the republic tangle with hotel keeper Bullock over pigs and debts sparking threats fights and a failed diplomatic stance The tale ends in Paris with the pig war and slippery health claims framed by Dr Barker and medical authorities.
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Robert E. Ford
Associated Press
Alphonse Dubois de Saligny
Texas
Mexico
Republic
Saligny
Alphonse
Austin
Encino Press
Katherine Hart
Nancy Nichols Barker
University of Texas
Richard Bullock
Eugene Playette
J. S. Mayfield
Austin’s
Playette
Bullock
David G. Burnet
France
Mayfield
Houston
Galveston
New Orleans
Barker
Paris
M. M Nichols
Nichols
Boyle's column telephones and busy lines in America
Hal Boyle points out common telephone excuses and office delays that clog lines in daily American life. The column riffs on busy signals, unavailable staff, and repeated recordings, highlighting the comic friction between callers and operators.
Quiz Night Oddities and Historical Inquiries
Quick questions mix animal behavior with historic prompts. Raccoon washes food, Stephen A. Douglas held Lincoln's hat, Sinbad the Sailor hailed from Siraf in Iran, and Albert Einstein was offered Israel’s presidency but declined.
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Abraham Lincoln
Stephen A. Douglas
Sinbad the Sailor
Siraf
Persian Gulf
Iran
Israel
Albert Einstein
History snapshot for February first in 1973
On this date events include the U S Supreme Court first session in 1790 in New York and Elizabeth I signing Mary Queen of Scots execution warrant in 1587. Also Turkey Persia war begins in 1734 and Texas votes to secede in 1861. Notable milestones include Edison opening the world’s first motion picture studio in 1893 and Nasser announcing UAR in 1958. Renata Tebaldi and S J Perelman birthdays are listed.
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U.S. Supreme Court
Royal Exchange Building
New York
Elizabeth I
England
Mary Queen of Scots
Turkey
Persia
Texas
Thomas A. Edison
West Orange
N. J
Autherine Lucy
LBJ remembered by Texans as a journalism figure
The Texas press and public figures recall Lyndon Baines Johnson as a lifelong journalist who shaped politics and media. He attended events in Austin and San Marcos, fundraised, advised campaigns, and inspired young people while family and colleagues mourn his loss.
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Austin
Tex
Lyndon Baines Jolson
Briscoe
San Marcos
Texas
Texas Democratic Party
LBJ
Lyndon Baines Johnson
Bill Moyers
George Christian
Tom Johnson
Art Rowert
Bob Jackson
Bill Hobby
Lady Bird
Harry S. Truman
Johnson
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NEA
Hanoi
South Vietnam
South Viet
Acre
Arters
Saulgon
Saigon
International Truce Commission
Chicago
U.S.A
Supreme Court
Boyle
Hal Boyle
America
Jawbone
Slevsky
God
Pecos Enterprise
O’ferrall
Pauly
Joe Bradley
Pat Purvis
South Cedar Street
Pecos
Press Association
University of Alabama
Gamal Abdel Nasser
Egypt
Syria
United Arab Republic
Soviet Union
Richard M. Nixon
Dublin
Ireland
Renata Tebaldi
S. J. Perleman
Thubruary
Rie) Uy
High Court
Jane Roe
Dallas
Miss Roe
Dolph Briscoe
Texas Atty
Texas Society of Professional Engineers
Texas House
Wales Madden
Amarillo
Coordination Board
Texas College and University System
Madden
Texas Senate
Mark W. White
White
Max Rogers
Huntsville
2Nd Administrative Judicial District of
Curtiss Brown
Fouston
14Th Court of Civil Appeals
Brown
John M. Barron
Mack Wallace
Athens
Wallace
Anderson
Henderson
Child Development Associate
CDA
Office of Child Development
Federal
Department of Health, Education and Welfare
Office of Early Childhood Development
Texas Department of Community Affairs
Tarrant County Junior College of Fort Worth
Stephen F. Austin State University of
TML
Jamie Clements
Texas Utility Advisory Council
Clements
Temple
Dan Matkin
Irving
Texas Municipal League
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