Word: exert
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Dates: during 1950-1959
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...anarchy) is tempered by the influence of the presidency acting on the people-not through a party machine, but more directly through the President's access to press, radio and TV. The voters reached by the President exercise an influence on Congressmen. In this way, a President can exert almost as much (or as little) leverage on opposition Congressmen as on members of his own party. As election day approaches, a popular President's influence on Congressmen can be expected to increase considerably...
...regular TV telecasts in Italy, Pope Pius XII last week released a statement to all Italian bishops pointing out that television must be regarded as a mixed blessing. On the one hand, TV as a "new conquest of science" can exert a "beneficial influence in relation to the culture and popular education of the people." On the other hand, "TV programs are, in most part, made up of films and theatrical spectacles, and the number that fully satisfy Christian morality is still too small." The Pope warned that "it can only be frightening to think that, through the medium...
...National Committee in the state is young D. B. Hardeman, who along with Maury Maverick, Jr. and Jim Sewall forms the nucleus of a group of liberal young Democrats, who, according to seasoned political observers, are the rising powers in the state. New Dealer Maury Maverick, Sr, continues to exert considerable influence in San Antonio and thereabouts...
...social security program during periods of recession. As payrolls decrease, the contingency could be drawn upon in lieu of tax increases to cover increased benefit disbursements. As the economy recovered and payrolls increased, the contingency fund could be built up again. Thus, the fund would tend to exert a stabilizing influence on the economy. The present 19 billion dollar contingency fund under such an arrangement might be permitted to rise somewhat in line with the growth in the economy...
...lightly as possible-is all in regal slow-motion, like a Coronation rehearsal. Actress Martin cannot fail to be personally engaging, but her portentous pauses and rather statuesque poses are a mistake. Boyer's role allows an excellent actor no chance to act, and he can only exert a matinee-idol charm. Except to watch its two stars at far from their best, there can be no reason to see Kind...