Memorial Services Held in the House of Representatives and Senate of the United States, Together with Remarks Presented in Eulogy of William M. Ketchum, Late a Representative from CaliforniaU.S. Government Printing Office, 1978 - 82 pages |
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... concerns us . Grant unto us a faith great enough for these days , great enough to lift the burden of loneliness and the weight of worry , great enough to keep us adequate for our tasks , and great enough to make us equal to our ...
... concerns us . Grant unto us a faith great enough for these days , great enough to lift the burden of loneliness and the weight of worry , great enough to keep us adequate for our tasks , and great enough to make us equal to our ...
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... concern , I heard from many of my World War II comrades from all over the Nation . As a Congressman , BILL could disagree with you without getting disagreeable . He was articu- late , and dedicated , and devoted to public service . I ...
... concern , I heard from many of my World War II comrades from all over the Nation . As a Congressman , BILL could disagree with you without getting disagreeable . He was articu- late , and dedicated , and devoted to public service . I ...
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... concerned about the well - being of the residents of the Pacific Islands during his service in the House . On the occasions in which I had the pleasant privilege of working with BILL KETCHUM , he never failed to impress me with his ...
... concerned about the well - being of the residents of the Pacific Islands during his service in the House . On the occasions in which I had the pleasant privilege of working with BILL KETCHUM , he never failed to impress me with his ...
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... concern for old folks probably sums up the essence of his character . He was not one to put on a false front , and when he felt strongly about something he did not mince words . He was a diamond in the rough , but one whose light always ...
... concern for old folks probably sums up the essence of his character . He was not one to put on a false front , and when he felt strongly about something he did not mince words . He was a diamond in the rough , but one whose light always ...
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... concern to us all . In conclusion , Mr. Speaker , I join my colleagues in paying tribute to Congressman BILL KETCHUM , a man we all loved . And to his widow , Lola , we look forward to years of close friendship , where to- gether we can ...
... concern to us all . In conclusion , Mr. Speaker , I join my colleagues in paying tribute to Congressman BILL KETCHUM , a man we all loved . And to his widow , Lola , we look forward to years of close friendship , where to- gether we can ...
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Page 9 - House, with such Members of the Senate as may be joined, be appointed to attend the funeral. Resolved, That the Sergeant at Arms of the House be authorized and directed to take such steps as may be necessary for carrying out the provisions of these resolutions and that the necessary expenses in connection therewith be paid out of the contingent fund of the House. Resolved, That the Clerk communicate these resolutions to the Senate and transmit a copy thereof to the family of the deceased. The resolutions...
Page 82 - Resolved, That the Secretary communicate these resolutions to the House of Representatives and transmit a copy thereof to the family of the deceased. Resolved, That as a further mark of respect to the memory of the deceased the Senate do now take a recess until 12 o'clock meridian on Monday next.
Page 10 - Clerk will report the remainder of the resolution. The Clerk read as follows: Resolved, That as a further mark of respect the House do now adjourn.
Page 81 - I call up my resolution at the desk and ask for its immediate consideration. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The resolution will be stated. The...
Page 25 - And when he fell in whirlwind, he went down As when a kingly cedar green with boughs Goes down with a great shout upon the hills And leaves a lonesome place against the sky.
Page 81 - The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection to the present consideration of the bill?
Page 82 - The SPEAKER. The question is on agreeing to the resolution. The resolution was agreed to.
Page 5 - Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that when the House adjourns today it adjourn to meet on Monday next.
Page 27 - ... this sunny Thursday afternoon, as he was but a week ago, I know what his advice would be. "Why don't you guys just insert your statement in the Record so we can go out and play golf?" Mr. MOORHEAD of California. Mr. Speaker, BILL KETCHUM cannot be replaced in our lives and our hearts, but in a way he is going to be with us for a long, long time. I find myself coming into this Chamber and seeing him walking out the door and down the aisle. I really cannot get it through my mind that he is gone...
Page vii - Calif.; born in Los Angeles, Calif., September 2, 1921; schooling in Los Angeles County included Military School in North Hollywood, graduating in 1939; attended Colorado School of Mines and Uni-versity of Southern California, majoring in commerce; left school to enter the Armed Forces; served in the US Army, 77th Infantry Division, Pacific Theater, during World War II; in 1950, recalled into service during the Korean conflict and served with the 441st Counterintelligence Corps Detachment in Japan...