> •t —Lancaster Farming, Saturday, February 3, 1973 22 There have been few, if any times in our Nation’s history when the flag has flown at half mast for fifty-six consecutive days. But with the death of two ex-Presidents in rapid suc cession, the flag symbolizes our long period of national mourning. In a way, it is ironic that Presidents Truman and Johnson should pass away at so nearly the same time - a time when the office they held has come under frequent attack. The Presidency, itself, and not just the particular person holding the office, has become a center of controversy. It is said by many to have become too powerful and too dominant. While there are many legitimate and even disturbing questions about the power of the modern Presidency, Truman and Johnson are prime examples that it is also an office that breeds diversity. Both of these men had some remarkably similar qualities. They were both dominating personalities who acted without hesitation when convinced their course of action was right. They were both men with massive plans for social change at home that became partially lost amidst the crises that arose in foreign lands. They were both men who found the final months of their terms dominated by an in creasingly unpopular war. The Superstar rating is awarded sparingly— must be earned by each hybrid Superior yield is the first benchmark, but not the only one Broad adapt ability—to soils, areas, moisture and temperature comes next The ability to withstand stresses, perform under adverse growing conditions, is another must Overall, the hybrid must gain popu larity with farmers, be ordered again and again for more and more acres YOUR STANFORD-NORTHRUP KING SEED DEALER HAS THESE VARIETIES. But for all the similarities, the distinguishing characteristics between the Presidencies of Truman and Johnson hinge on their differences. They were men faced with similar dreams and similar circumstances who handled them in -different ways. Perhaps the chief differences can be summed up with a glance at the slogans that became associated with each man. Truman’s decisions were very much a part of his philosophy that “The Buck Stops Here,” while Johnson’s decisions reflected his call on the American people to “Come Let Us Reason Together.” President Johnson’s term was marked by his attempts to reach a national consensus on con troversial issues. He operated like the master legislator that he was to try to reach compromises that would make everyone happy. President Truman, on the other hand, saw controversial issues as matters demanding a firm decision. He was, above all, an administrator who cared little whether a decision was popular, but, was determined that a decision would be made. This is not to say that one man’s way of running the Executive Branch was better than the other’s way. 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He confirmed earlier findings showing that the triazine herbicides do not work as well on acid soils as they do on the decisions and the directions of both men at the time they were being made. But, it is encouraging to note that for all of its power and isolation, the Presidency is as different as the men who hold it. And, that’s one of the chief things which distinguishes it from the monarchies that you often hear it compared to today. Not only do the American people still have a say in who will serve in their most powerful office, but they still can be assured that the person selected will bring unique qualifications and permanent changes to that office. Harry Truman and Lyndon Johnson did. In the Kitchen WELSH LEEK SOUP 1 bunch leeks (4 or 5) 2 carrots, thinly sliced 2 potatoes, cubed % cup chopped parsley 1 ounce butter Salt Cut leeks into %-inch-long pieces. Melt butter in large saucepan and fry leeks lightly. Do not brown. Add carrots and stir. Add cubed potatoes. 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The weeds are forced to use up reserve energy stored primarily in rhizomes or roots. Death occurs from the long-term inhibition of photosynthesis caused by split application of an herbicide. EARLY on (jlEAjj) % Ph. 626-4355
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