Decorations For Valor In Combat Are Mounting In Viet Nam
Washington AP reports that combat valor decorations in Viet Nam are rising. The tally includes one Medal of Honor, 53 Army Navy Marine and Air Force crosses, eight Distinguished Service Medals, 354 Legions of Merit, and 443 Silver Stars, with purple hearts issued about 7,500 times. Data by service shows Army leading with 278 Legions of Merit and 260 Silver Stars, Navy modest with 12 Silver Stars, Marines with 10 Silver Stars, and Air Force 101 Silver Stars. Totals reflect personnel numbers: 201,000 deployed, with Army 128,000, Marines 38,000, Air Force 25,000, Navy 9,700, Coast Guard 300. Afloat personnel add 70,000 Navy. Earlier wars tallies are cited for context. Awards follow careful affidavits and official review, with any eligible person able to propose a nomination.
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Moore calls for state federa l partnership in aid programs
The speaker argues that federal aid trends have established new state federal relations and states must be equal partners with Washington. He warns that without local initiative, the Washington power grows and cites the 1965 Public Works Act as a last chance for states to maintain control. He notes decoration process secrecy in the Defense Department and references Captain Benson as the only Medal of Honor recipient in Viet Nam at the time.
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Roger H. C. Benson
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Congress
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Bus Crash injures four and releases passengers
A bus collision left four people treated and released. A station wagon carrying six Chicago Boy Scouts and their scoutmaster Randy Olivio, 33, swerved into a ditch as the bus passed. Occupants assisted bus passengers after the impact.
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Shea confession questioned in Messener case retrial in Miami
Prosecutors aired Shea’s 6 year old confession alleging voluntary admission but defense argued leading questions tainted the statement. Shea testified of a prior alibi and claimed guilt in a 1960s murder, aides noting blood evidence and travel times disputed.
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Dade County
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Hollywood
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Miami
Harry Prebish
West Palm Beach
Miami International Airport
Messener
Labor and minimum wage clash with Johnson aides
AFL CIO officials argue that inflation above 3.2 percent hurts low wage workers while Secretary Wirtz backs administration resistance to raising the $1.25 minimum. They contend the poverty line is $3,000 yearly, far above the current wage, and Johnson advisers reportedly push substandard wages for low skill labor, prompting concern over potential political losses in 1966 and 1968.
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Flu Epidemic Hits From Alaska to Florida
Across the United States the influenza outbreak strains hospitals and schools. California reports 400,000 students and 3,000 teachers absent as 40 percent in some districts stay home. Alaska and Nevada see high absenteeism. Georgia and New England states report B type flu. Health officials warn peak not yet reached and some closures extend into the week.
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