Medal of Honor for Army lieutenant amid White House ceremony
Lt. Charles Q. Williams 32, Special Forces, awarded the Medal of Honor by President Johnson for rallying defenders at Dong Xoai June 9 10 1965 in Vietnam. Williams, wounded five times in the battle, said he would fight again. his wife Anita and four children watched as the president praised his actions and dignity. The ceremony in the East Room at the White House included remarks by Secretary of the Army and a receive line for Williams and his family.
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Viet Nam
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Hershey Opposes Lower Draft Age While Open to Looser Standards
The Selective Service chief told a House committee he opposes reducing the draft liability age from 26 to 24. He supports looser educational physical and minor-arrest standards to widen the manpower pool and suggested registrants over 26 could be considered. He indicated openness to committee prompting further review.
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House Armed Services Committee
Speculation Over Dodd Trip Denied
A former secretary testified she overheard aides discuss a $10,000 payment to Sen. Thomas J. Dodd for a West Germany trip, but the men denied the claim and Dodd asked the attorney general to convene a grand jury for perjury. The testimony was stricken from the record by committee chairman John Stennis.
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Germany
Chicago
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Nicholas Katzenbach
Marjorie Carpenter
Cago
Carpenter
West Germany
David Martin
Gerard Zeiller
John Stennis
D-Miss
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Stennis
Two Miners Die In Jaeger Rockfall Near West of Jaeger
Two McDowell County miners William Hagerman 49 Jolo and Kenny Collins 85 Garland were killed in a rockfall at Betsy Ross Coal Co mine four miles west of Jaeger. Miner Franklin Roosevelt Roberts 27 Avon dale was injured and treated at Stevens Clinic Welch. Five coworkers escaped. Collins died at home after burial plans, survivors listed.
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Arab King Faisal Snubbed by New York Officials
In New York City King Faisal faced a political rebuff as Mayor Lindsay and Governor Rockefeller declined to greet him after his Washington remarks that Jews who support Israel are enemies of the Arabs. The king arrived at LaGuardia without local officials present and stayed at the Waldorf Astoria. A Saudi diplomat said the king remained unbothered by the incident while American critics urged impeachment calls against Linday.
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Middle East
Waldorf-Astoria
Eleven Arrested as Defied Police Block Tent Paragraphs
Canton Mississippi AP Eleven advance men for civil rights marchers were arrested after attempting to camp tents at a Negro school despite police orders One man was beaten after resisting officers Hosea Williams and C C Chinn were among those detained Chinn later released on bond King moved with 160 marchers west of Canton seeking protection and federal orders were denied by a Jackson judge White House aides said Johnson assured protection plans were in place for Philadelphia Mississippi officials urged restraint and federal protection was sought wherever needed
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Reform of Indonesians Helps Peace In Outer Southeast Asia
A reformed Indonesia ends the confrontation policy, seeks regional cooperation with Thailand Malaysia Singapore and Philippines, and recognizes Singapore. The move follows an anti Communist drive after a failed coup and shifts in leadership toward stabilizing Southeast Asia.
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Nearly Controllable Crusader Knocks Out Red MIG
Navy pilot Lt. Vampatella said his jet survived 70 shell holes and he shot down a Red MIG 17 with a sidewinder after a tight pursuit over North Vietnam. Lt. Eugene Chancy supported the mock engagement, his cannon blasting a wing and fuel from the enemy plane.
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Inside Abby and Other Features Shaping Local Life
A compact look at Abby’s profile and the week’s highlights across society sports and entertainment. Includes brief notes on film trends, classifieds activity, and community events. The piece hints at local voices and ongoing civic life through concise summaries.
Jewell Ridge Coal Co Sells Holdings to Pittston
Jewell Ridge Coal Co. holdings at Jewell Valley Virginia sold to Pittston Co. of New York in a multi million dollar deal conducted in Richmond. R W Williamson Bluefield announced the sale and Gene Hilton Jewell Ridge manager confirmed no personnel changes will occur.
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Senate Committee Advances River Pollution Plan
The Senate Public Works Committee backed an $8 billion water pollution program to clean rivers, proposing a six year effort with 50 percent federal, 30 percent state and 20 percent local funding. A river basin approach would guide projects and require Interior Department approval.
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