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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... mind . He was an honest politician who saw no contradiction in those terms because he did not compromise the principles he happily brought to the political fray . His was a precise mind , and his inquisi- tive nature quickly made him ...
... mind . He was an honest politician who saw no contradiction in those terms because he did not compromise the principles he happily brought to the political fray . His was a precise mind , and his inquisi- tive nature quickly made him ...
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... mind and to stand up for his beliefs . BILL's advice and counsel were invaluable to me on numerous occasions and I will sorely miss him , as we all will . His energy and enthusiasm were infectious , and it was impossible to be around ...
... mind and to stand up for his beliefs . BILL's advice and counsel were invaluable to me on numerous occasions and I will sorely miss him , as we all will . His energy and enthusiasm were infectious , and it was impossible to be around ...
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... him that undeniable presence of raw strength and unbreakable fiber ? Two of his great life experiences come to my mind as perhaps the largest contributors to the image and the fact . The first was as a combat infantry officer in the [ 14 ]
... him that undeniable presence of raw strength and unbreakable fiber ? Two of his great life experiences come to my mind as perhaps the largest contributors to the image and the fact . The first was as a combat infantry officer in the [ 14 ]
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... mind to illustrate , I think , what we all mean when we say we shall miss his vibrance and his fun and his sparkle . Markham wrote : And when he fell in whirlwind , he went down , As when a lordly cedar , green with boughs , Goes down ...
... mind to illustrate , I think , what we all mean when we say we shall miss his vibrance and his fun and his sparkle . Markham wrote : And when he fell in whirlwind , he went down , As when a lordly cedar , green with boughs , Goes down ...
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... mind . He was as rugged as the land and people who sent him to Congress . He was a tough conservative who knew his beliefs and stood by his principles even when it meant stand- ing alone . But he was certainly not predictable . On more ...
... mind . He was as rugged as the land and people who sent him to Congress . He was a tough conservative who knew his beliefs and stood by his principles even when it meant stand- ing alone . But he was certainly not predictable . On more ...
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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...