Johnson Prepared For Job
Johnson’s rise from House to Senate to Vice Presidency and now the presidency is described as destiny shaped by experience leadership and service. The piece notes his vast congressional background his appeal for divine guidance and the need for public cooperation as he leads a government of 190 million people.
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We Still Prefer Santa to a Data Processing Machine
In a Laurel Mississippi Leader-Call critique, the author laments replacing Santa Claus with a data processing machine. The piece argues Santa’s human touch and imperfect gifts beat impersonal algorithms, warning that computers may dictate practical rather than heartfelt holiday offerings.
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Work scholarships aim to curb school dropouts in DC
District of Columbia welfare officials secured 92934 federal dollars for a work scholarship program to keep about 500 youths from quitting school. Participants will earn 1.25 dollars per hour for up to four hours weekly, performing school maintenance and clerical tasks under education staff supervision.
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Two Johnsons in One: Public Face and Hidden Work
Washington reports compare two presidents named Johnson to Kennedy era dynamics. The public, television savvy leader speaks to Congress and voters while the private, working president handles policy in the White House. Over time the two roles overlap as Johnson seeks public reassurance and party leadership.
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Boyle's Notebook: Santas Season Brews Thoughts
In a Christmas column filled with social satire, the writer jokes about holiday shopping crowds and gift giving yet laments the fading charm of classic decorations. The piece pokes fun at shoppers, gender stereotypes, and the tension between modern hustle and nostalgic holiday rituals.
Johnson and Kennedy Policies Face Southern Resistance
The piece analyzes Lyndon B. Johnson’s rise to the presidency after Kennedy’s death and his commitment to Kennedy policies, notably civil rights, while noting Southern opposition led by Senator Richard Russell. It discusses Johnson’s political ambitions, regional identity, and the likelihood of his alignment with Northern and Southern factions as he assumes the presidency.
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Kennedy Era Recalls TR Influence On Kennedy Social Life
The essay compares John F. Kennedy to Theodore Roosevelt as social figures and argues Kennedy’s personality shaped the nation. It notes Kennedy’s love of sport, travel, reading, and amateurism, urging a softer foreign policy with focus on fitness and “player control” in college sports. It cites New Haven dinner remarks and ties to a broader social influence.
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Today in History highlights from 1933 to 1963 events
A December 3 overview lists Oberlin College opening as first coeducational US college in 1933, Presbyterian covenants in 1557, Psalms order in 1696, Gershwin jazz concerto in 1925, postwar policy pushes in 1954 and 1964, and political actions in Algiers with Ben Bella regime opponents.
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Holiday shopping thrills kids with new toys
As shoppers scan for gifts this season, a growing selection of modern toys appeals to children. Parents seek sparkers candies and treats, while vibrant packages promise bigger Christmas joys than past decades.
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