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Newspaper

Danville Register

Location

Danville, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 22, 1966

Page

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Southern Presbyterian Assembly Elects Dr Caldwell As Moderator

Dr Frank H Caldwell 64 of Charlotte elected moderator of the Southern Presbyterian Church at the General Assembly in Montreat North Carolina He wins a landslide over two rivals Dr James A Fowler of Chattanooga and Dr John R McGregor of Columbia The moderator will serve one year as titular head of the 950000 member denomination.

James A. Fowler First Presbyterian Church of Chattanooga

Heart Surgery Figures Highlight 1960s Case Details

A 57 year old surgeon performs up to eight heart operations daily while discussing DeBakey and DeRudder cases. A 43 year old patient died four days after a silicone device operation. The article also notes church foundation work, a six day assembly debate on civil disobedience, and election tallies for church leadership.

Presbyterian moderator race and civil disobedience debate

The opening session nominated three candidates for moderator: Dr. Frank H. Caldwell of Charlotte Dr. J. Rupert McGregor of Columbia and Dr. James L. Yawle of Chattanooga. Patterson urged unity amid debates on civil disobedience and church discipline while Southern Presbyterians face renewed council of churches tensions.

Patterson Frank H. Caldwell Charlotte N.C The Presbyterian Foundation J. Rupert McGregor Columbia 8. C Montreal College James L. Yawle First Presbyterian Church Chattanooga Tenn

Students Form Union To Seek Shorter Week

STRETFORD England AP students from eight local senior schools formed a union to push for a four day school week. Councillor William Fearnhhead said truancy rose as Fridays were skipped and a special committee will interview parents of four day week pupils. He warned families could be taken to court.

Stretford England William Fearnhead Fearnhead Fearhhead

Court Continued From Page One

The hearing featured Rep. Morgan Moulder and questions on subcommittee powers and due process. Yeagley argued procedures are permissible but warned against running a committee that way, as the court weighed whether a witness was misled. The case centers on Gajack and 1st Amendment rights amid broader anti Communist inquiries.

Morgan M. Moulder D-Mo Warren Yeagley Gajack Abe Fortas Frank J. Donner New York Gojack American Civil Liberties Union Supreme Court U.S. Circuit Court For District of Columbia Communist Party

Ford Seeks Cease Fire Focus In Viet War Push

Ford urged a cease-fire initiative to influence elections in South Vietnam while McNamara disputed bomb shortages. Senators Clark Javits Morton weighed the risks and benefits, with Ford promising a Pentagon review and efforts to correct civilian mismanagement. American Marines supported by air power pressed through Quang Ngai as the battle raged.

U.S Pentagon Ford McNamara Senate Foreign Relations Committee Baloney South Viet Nam Defense Joseph $. Clark Javits United States Thruston B. Morton R Ky Defense Secretary Air Force Sai‘gon Asst Secre

Viet Nam Saigon reports com bat deaths near Americans

Vietnamese armed forces suffered 141 combat deaths in the week of April 3 to 9, the first week they fell below American fatalities. The U.S. command tallies 3,047 dead since Jan 1, 1961, with 2,574 in ground actions and 473 in air operations, and 15,283 wounded to date.

Saigon South Viet Nam U.S Washington Pentagon

Johnson sets up emergency board to probe airline labor dispute

President Johnson signs an executive order creating an emergency board to study wages and fringe benefits in a dispute involving the International Association of Machinists. The union would have struck five airlines on a Saturday, affecting transportation of troops and supplies in Vietnam. Wayne Morse is named chair of the board.

Johnson Marse D-Ore Bi1 Moyers Viet Nam

Casualty Totals for Vietnam War Reported by Services

Wounded in action reached 15 863 as of last week with 8 273 since year start. Deaths from wounds in Vietnam total 212 about 1.3 percent of wounded. Army casualties include 1 982 combat deaths and 10 459 wounded. Marines 795 killed and 4 440 wounded. Air Force 162 dead 531 wounded. Navy 108 dead 423 wounded. Additional 683 killed in Vietnam from noncombat causes.

Bureau Viet Nan Army Marines AQIR Navy Armed Services Viet Nam

Robber journalist identity case shocks London

A fugitive journalist using aliases ran from authorities after claiming blackmail and offering fingerprints to help catch him. Scotland Yard deployed 18 000 officers in a citywide search as White resurfaced in London and neighbors recalled a seemingly ordinary family life with his wife Sheree and their child.

White London Scotland Yard Nice France County Cork Ireland England John Kett Marcell Kett Bob Lane Clare Stephen Sheree

Medal of Honor Recipient Olive Praised by President

The President honored Pvt Olive as the first Negro Viet Nam War Medal of Honor recipient, eight in history, noting records hide race. Olive’s father expressed gratitude to the President and Army, while Lt. Stanford and Foster shared memories of his bravery and character as “The Preach.” Defense official Sylvester disputed Ford’s bomb-buying rumors, stating the department has no such plans.

Olive Pvt United States of America Stanford Foster Jury of Defense Arthur Sylvester Ford Defense Department Sylvester

FBI fires clerk over alleged conduct unbecoming employee

Carter of Mayfield Kentucky an Air Force veteran says FBI officials told him a complaint existed about a girl staying overnight at his apartment His discharge letter signed by J Edgar Hoover cited conduct unbecoming an employee The government has 60 days to answer his petition and his attorney says he was irreparably harmed in future job opportunities The FBI notes that personal misbehavior reflecting unfavorably cannot be tolerated and stresses high standards for its agents

Bu Lreau Carter Mayfield Air Force Texas FBI J. Edgar Hoover Bureau

Nagas and Mizos press for independence clash with India

In the Naga heartland of southern Assam Lumding and surrounding districts see tribal rebels push for secession. Nearby Mizo fighters have waged two months of conflict with the Indian army as both groups seek autonomy from New Delhi. Seeming capitulation by Delhi worries authorities fearing wider revolts.

Lumding Calcutta Assam Indian Federal Union New Delhi India

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Southern Presbyterian Assembly Dr. Caldwell DeRudder Joyterian Foundation Caldwell Corinth Miss West Point University of Mississippi Edinburgh University Louisville Presbyterian Seminary Fowle McGregor South Carolina Martin Luther King Jr Northern Presbyterian Vudington Mich Chesapeake & Ohio Lake Michigan Kenneth Henning John Stein Maimonidesjear Jos. Senfitz Hospital Brooklyn N.Y Dr.Brewing Co Adrian Kantrowitz Agai Waddell Edna Houston DeBakey Dr. DeBakey R. DeBakey John Lancaster Newsmen DrRudder Lancaster Police Aid Bureau Milwaukee North Carolina Erade Belvedere EL Fayetteville Ross Consum Harvey Davis Fayetteville, N.C William Wad Taul Ras Atad Mo Aeacecu William David Harvey David Patricia Ft. Bragg William Waddell Waddells Virginia Rica Sean Itul National Council of Churches James Millard Atlanta Savannah Ascam North Viet Nam Dien Bien Phu Hanoi U.S. Thunderchief George W. Acree Westminster Kitty Jand Peking New China News Agency Robert 5 Guam A. J. Muste Harold Holt Canberra Holt Nguyen Cao Xy Australia Sydney Quang Ngai City Saldter Nguyen Dinh Ky Hoang Xuan Lam 21St Associated Press George Esper Quang Ngai Fields Salisbury Dolly Bill Williams Ad Gee Marr Eem Lee International Association of National Northwest Trans World United Vince Sen Wayne RygHorre Smithfield Tunstall Road Ballou Park
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