The study period was coming to an end. In Washington, most of the reports and recommendations on everything from farm politics to foreign policywere in. and the President was engrossed in fashioning a program to present to Congress. With the 1954 elections casting long shadows ahead, that programand what Congress makes of itmight determine the destiny of the Eisenhower Administration.
Last week there were few specific hints on the big decisions being made in Washington. But some measure of their sweep and scope could be picked up at the President's press conference. In 26 minutes and 22 questions, no...