Advisory Groups Shape Policy In Eisenhower Era
The Eisenhower administration relied on citizen advisory groups across fields like agriculture housing security and defense to guide policy. Commissions such as Randall Hoover and Kestnbaum informed Congress and executive actions including price supports housing reform and reserve policy restructuring. Many groups consisted of lawmakers and reported to Congress or operated by executive order.
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Washington
National Agricultural Advisory Commission
Secretary of Agriculture
Department of Agriculture
Eisenhower
Congress
Commodity Credit Corporation
Commission
Randall Commission On Foreign Economic Policy
Walt
Randall Group
National Security Training Commission
Advisory Committee On
NSTC
Pentagon
Hoover Commission
Kestnbaum Commission On Intergovernmental Relations
Randall Commission
Commission On
Devotional Readings on Colossians and Thessalonians
A devotional collection emphasizing Colossians 3:33-34 and 1 Thessalonians 4:10b-11 alongside Psalm 19:14-17. It reflects on conduct, quiet living, and how speech and actions align with faith. The readings urge gracious life choices and mindful communication.
Growing by Working for September 5, 1954 NOW
A reflective piece on Christian work ethic urging usefulness over mere toil. It cites scripture and a janitor tale to argue there is no free lunch and that true growth comes from the spirit and quality of work, not just labor. The essay contrasts drifters with steady workers and notes how long-term jobs shape character across professions.
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Dr. Foreman
Thessalonica
Jesus
Raul
Bares
Paul
Thessalonians
America
Egypt
Midian
Christ
Orchard Dream Becomes Farm Equity Wedding Gift
Corinne waits for a cousin’s reference on Dallas Cowan while her father debates inheritance. A postman letter reveals Dallas’s dream of an orchard and a wedding gift from Corinne’s father: 200 acres, funds for 8000 trees and 200 beehives, conditional on work. Corinne accepts with joy as Dallas awaits her answer.
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Rinne
Bill Craig
Dallas Cowan
Hill Side
John
Corinne
Dallas
Bill
Farm Bureau
Son
Daddy
Delias
Darling
Productivity and wages across papers reflect living standards
Excerpts quote editors urging productivity as the path to higher living standards. South Pasadena notes that greater output per hour raises buying power and lowers prices through innovation, investment, and cooperation. Webster Times discusses consumer price pressure amid abundant supply and fierce retail competition, while Woodford Sun finds union demands for benefits refreshing yet uncertain in their impact on workers and jobs.
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South Pasadena
California
Woodford Sun
Verashilles, Kentubbey
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Poruer
Virgil
Len Kleis
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Bud Fisher
Mutt
Buble
By Sally ’. Eads
Webster’ Times
Webster
Massachusetts
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