23164 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD - HOUSE September 30 pension laws. Of most interest this ses­ maintenance of Cleveland harbor and articulate congressional districts in the sion is the House passed bill to increase river facilities in 1965. entire Nation. I take particular pride in non-service-connected pensions for vet­ The Department of Health, Education, the fact that these citizens have awarded erans and their widows, and to revise up­ and Welfare will spend $709,000 on the me their confidence and support during ward limits of permissible income with­ Lake Erie Portion of a comprehensive the decade I have served them in the U.S. out loss of pension. This measure is on study of the Great Lakes to find a solu­ House of Representatives. the Senate Calendar awaiting action. tion to the problem of pollution of lake My Cleveland and Washington offices waters. are always ready to provide counsel or PUBLIC WORKS It is an honor to represent the nearly assistance for constitutents who are in­ Over $3.5 million will go into survey half a million residents of the 23d district, volved in the increasingly complex prob­ work, construction, and operation and one of the most highly informed and lems of Federal Government.

APPROVAL OF PUBLIC WORKS districts and they have a responsibility HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES PLANS to meet the commitments they made in all good faith. Having gone this long WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 1964 The SPEAKER laid before the House the following communication which was and, may I say, Mr. Speaker, far beyond The House met ait 12 o'clock noon. read and referred to the Committee on any reasonable time in my opinion that The Chaplain, Rev. Bernard Braskamp, Appropriations: we should have gone, certainly there is D.D., offered the following prayer: great concern on my side of the aisle as HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, I am sure there is on the other side, as to - I Corinthians 4: 2: Moreover it is re­ Washington, D.C., September 25, 1964. just what the timetable is. quired in stewards, that a man be found The Honorable JOHN W. McCORMACK, The Speaker, House of Representatives, When Republicans were in charge of faithful. Washington, D.C. the 80th Congress we adjourned the 2d Almighty God, as we go forth into MY DEAR MB. SPEAKER: Pursuant to the pro­ session June 20. the hours of this day, may we put to visions of section 2 of the Watershed Pro­ When Republicans were again in good account all the talents and capaci­ tection and Flood Prevention Act, as charge of the 83d Congress we adjourned ties for service with which we have been amended, the Committee on Public Works the 2d session August 20. endowed and entrusted. has approved the work plans transmitted to Both of these Congresses were highly We humbly acknowledge that we are you which were referred to this committee. productive in the best interests of the frequently content to merely do our bit The work plans involved are: State, watershed, executive communica­ country. We did the job that needed to and follow the way of least resistance. tion No., committee approval: be done with dispatch. Grant that we may be inspired with Colorado, Home Supply, 2428, September 24, Now, with a Democratic administra­ a lofty sense of mission and give the very 1964. tion and a Congress that is controlled by best of mind and heart ·to discharge, Georgia, Beaverdam Creek, 2428, Septem­ an overwhelming Democrat majority, we faithfully and well, our duties and re­ ber 24, 1964. find a situation in which this body can­ sponsibilities. Georgia, South Fork of Little River, 2428, not seem to legislate and, for some In seeking to please and find favor with September 24, 1964. North Carolina, Crabtree Creek, 2428, Sep­ strange reason beyond my comprehen­ our fellow men, may we never betray or tember 24, 1964. sion, does not know how to quit and go surrender our most assured convictions Oklahoma, Four-Mlle Creek, 2428, Sep­ home. and cherished principles. tember 24, 1964. Mr. ALBERT. Mr. Speaker, will the May we seek to win and Possess the South Carolina, Three and Twenty Creek, gentleman yield? peace of the joyous ·victor, whose con­ 2428, September 24, 1964. Mr. HALLECK. I yield to the gentle­ science gives him the glorious prospect Idaho, Montpelier Creek, 2539, Septem­ man from Oklahoma. that he belongs to that blessed company ber 24, 1964. Oregon, Sutherlin Creek, 2539, Septem­ Mr. ALBERT. Mr. Speaker, in re­ of the faithful, who have no vain regrets ber 24, 1964. sPonse to the distinguished minority and no shattered ruins to lament over. Sincerely yours, leader may I advise that the hope that To Thy name we shall ascribe all the CHARLES A. BUCKLEY, M.C., he expressed that we can complete the praise. Amen. Chairman, Committee on Public Works. business of the session is felt, I think, pretty generally. , Mr. Speaker, all Members would like THE JOURNAL THE LEGISLATIVE SITUATION to go home. Most Members have to The Journal of the proceedings of The HALLECK. Mr. Speaker, I ask campaign. Most Members, like myself, yesterday was read and approved. unanimous consent to address the House are canceling speaking engagements for 1 minute. dally. I canceled three of mine this The SPEAKER. Is there objection momi.Iig. MESSAGE FROM THE ~ENATE to the request of the gentleman from But, of course, the obligation to be in A message from the Senate by Mr. Indiana? our districts is also qualified, I think, by Arrington, one of its clerks, announced There was no objection. the obligation to complete the necessary that the Senate had passed without Mr. HALLECK. Mr. Speaker, I have business pending before the House and amendment a concurrent resolution of asked for this time in order to see if we the Congress. the House of the fallowing title: might clarify the legislative situation The gentleman knows full well that H. Con. Res. 367. Concurrent resolution au­ here in the House of Representatives for neither the authorization act nor the thorizing the Clerk of the House to correct the balance of this week and for next appropriation act for foreign aid has the enrollment of the b111H.R.6593. week, if we are to be here next week. been signed into law. The gentleman Before I make the inquiry I think it also knows that both of those acts were The message also announced that the should be said for the record that on passed by the House of Representatives Senate had passed a bill and a joint this side of the aisle, as I am sure is the by the end of the last fiscal year. I be­ resolution of the following titles, in which case on the other side of the aisle, many the concurrence of the House is re­ lieve the Foreign Aid Appropriation Act quested:• · · of us have had no doubt but what this was passed in the House about the first session of Congress would have been ad­ day of this fiscal year. The authoriza­ S. 2249. An act to provide for the estab­ journed before this time. We have made tion bill had been previously passed. We lishment of the Indiana Dunes National commitments to be home in our districts hope to .dispose of those matters expedi­ Lakeshore, and for other purposes; and where we have a right to be and, as a tiously. : S.J. Res. 139. Joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United matter of fact, where we have an obliga.­ Also, the gentleman knows that the States -relating to succession to the Presi- tion to be, because we are now in an House has passed all of its appropriation 4ehcy and Vice Presidency and to cases where election year. r bills in due time this year. And, he the President ls unable to discharge the Candidates seeking reelection from the knows further that the social security powers and duties ot his office. House feel this obligation to be in their bill is still in conference. The gentle- 1964 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD - HOUSE 23165 man knows that many matters of top I realize there are Members on the I think it is significant, in this time priority are under consideration in con.­ Democratic side of the aisle who are al­ we are here when the press keeps em­ nection with that bill, not only the mat­ ready elected. I am quite sure a lot of phasizing the differences between the ter of increased retirement benefits, but people in some of the big city controlled United States and France, that this the matter of hospitalization for our districts have been reelected, or what many people would voluntarily, paying senior citizens. amounts to that, and it would not make for it out of their own pockets, come to The gentleman knows that that sub­ any difference whether they went home this country for a month or so, to show ject is still before the Congress and that or not. they are friends of ours and that the in trying to give it adequate considera­ There have been some suggestions that ties that have existed between the United tion even at this stage of the session, the maybe this is part of a sinister plot to States and France for so many years are House is responding, I think, not only to keep us here so that we cannot go home still strong in the hearts of the French a national demand but to a great national and campaign, referring to Members on people. After all, France is America's need. this side of the aisle. I do not subscribe oldest ally. I appreciate their coming The gentleman is aware, as I am, that to that. I know the Speaker and the here. This is not the flrst group of this in this country there are 17 .5 million-plus majority leader will expedite the busi­ kind, and I know it will not be the last senior citizens, forecasted to increase to ness of the Government. We have al­ group. 25 million by 1980. Those are conserva­ ready expedited it in this Congress. tive estimates. The gentleman further Tomorrow will we have the National WE MUST RETAIN OUR ESSENTIAL knows that the average senior citizen's Defense Education Act conference report WEAPONS income is approximately 50 percent of up for consideration? that of Americans below the age of 65. Mr. ALBERT. Mr. Speaker, in refer­ Mr. WHITTEN. Mr. Speaker, I ask Almost one-half of those over 65 years of ence to the programing of the conference unanimous consent to address the House age who are living alone have incomes of report on the National Defense Educa­ for 1 minute and to revise and extend less than $1,000 per year. Of those who tion Act, I hope that it will be ready my remarks. are married the income average is less tomorrow, and it may well be called up The SPEAKER. Is there objection than one-half of that of the average for consideration at that time. But I to the request of the gentleman from married couple in the United States. do not have complete jurisdiction over Mississippi? The plight of our older people is a the matter of the National Defense Edu­ There was no objection. major nationaf problem to which we hope cation Act conference report. I will say Mr. WIDTTEN. Mr. Speaker, I have to give and to which we owe adequate to the gentleman, first, that the disposi­ served as chairman of the Agricultural consideration. tion of the conference report on the Na­ Appropriations Subcommittee for more I am sure the gentleman would not tional Defense Education Act will not be than 15 years. This year we have pro­ disagree with me that this is a subject a matter that would in any wise affect vided substantial funds, $25,500,000, to that deserves adequate consideration, be­ the adjournment date. We do have im­ increase our efforts to flnd and use all cause toward these people to whom em­ portant conference reports that are not means to protect ourselves and our ployment opportunities are no longer ready to be called up and that must be source of food from insects and disease. open, toward these people whose inci­ acted on before we can adjourn. We mean to see that this effort is dence of illness is extremely high, the The gentleman knows that so long as speeded up, for we have been working in Congress has a moral obligation, having that remains the case the matter of when this fleld for many years. carried the matter this far, to give it full the Appalachia bill will be programed is In the meantime, we must not prohibit consideration. not really a matter material to adjourn­ the use of proven weapons, of effective The gentleman knows that, and the ment. agricultural pesticides which are so es­ gentleman will agree with me on that sential to our standard of living and to Mr. HALLECK. Am I correct in un­ our welfare--where there is no evidence subject. Will the gentleman yield fur­ derstanding that a rule providing for a ther? of injury to our people, simply because 15-day continuing resolution in respect we come up with a new test which shows Mr. HALLECK. Mr. Speaker, as a to appropriations was voted out today? matter of fact, the Speaker has elongated an infinitesimal amount of residue, which Mr. ALBERT. It is my understanding in itself has not been determined to be my 1 minute, and I appreciate the speech that the resolution covers a period of 10 the majority leader has made in respect dangerous. days. I may say to the gentleman that We must provide for reasonable toler­ to what I believe is a matter that cannot as far as the leadership is concerned we be adopted in this session of the Con­ ance on pesticides and a standard test, will endeavor not to ask the Committee if we are to protect the cheapest, the gress. It has been around here for years on Appropriations for any further con­ and years, and never has been adopted best, the widest variety of foods ever en­ tinuing resolutions. joyed by any nation, as each year our by the House of Representatives, and I Mr. HALLECK. That would be won­ am quite sure it is not going to be. In life expectancy increases. If we do not derful, because we have been having so take action in this area, the consumer any event, the matter is in conference many. But would it be anticipated that and could be reported back to the House will be at the whim of local authorities, resolution will come up tomorrow? where health is not endangered, as in by the conferees in a very short time and Mr. ALBERT. Yes. acted upon yet this week. the Washington milk situation. I regret Mr. Speaker, what I am trying to get to see some say that elimination of chem­ icals might cut production; that it would at is this: We were here in session until VISITORS FROM FRANCE Christmas Eve last year. We are now be a good thing in view of our surpluses. being kept here in an election year half Mr. HAYS. Mr. Speaker, I ask unan­ This is a shortsighted viewpoint, which way through the campaign, and no one imous consent to address the House for ignores several extremely important fac­ knows, as far as I can discover, just what 1 minute and to revise and extend my tors--the world's food and population we are still supposed to do. I under­ remarks. situations and the contest between us stand we are supposed to pass an Appa­ The SPEAKER. Is there objection and Communist-dominated countries. lachia bill. But may I say that rule has to the request of the gentleman from Aside from the possibility of nuclear been out for 41 days and nights. That Ohio? conflict, probably the foremost problem is one more than the Biblical rate. It There was no objection. in the world today is hunger. Approxi­ has not bee.µ called up, but according to Mr. HAYS. Mr. Speaker, it was my mately half of the world's 3 billion people the press we have still got to deal with pleasure a bit ago to entertain about suffer from malnutrition and the World that bill. How much longer, may I ask, 30 people from France who came over Food Congress was told in 1963 that are we supposed to stay here in session, here at their own expense because they around 10,000 persons die every day from as we have been for weeks and weeks, are friends of the United States. We starvation. India has a food crisis Just doing practically nothing, when, as I say, had a question and answer period in the now due to bad weather. We are rush­ if representative government is to func­ Committee on Foreign Affairs commit­ ing wheat and other foods from our sur­ tion we must have an opportunity to get tee room. I cannot violate the rules; pluses in an effort to avert chaos. I said back to our home districts and talk to if I could, I would tell you where they that India has a food crisis. I should our people? ·· are now. have said "an accentuated food crisis" 23166 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD - HOUSE September 30 since that vast subcontinent has a year­ our present weapons, where there is no Much has been made of the bird kills. round hunger problem. So do many evidence of danger to human health. Instead of fewer birds we have had a other areas in the world, mostly the un­ Since our report on the appropriation bird population increase of explosive derdeveloped ones. Moreover, hunger bill for the Department of Agriculture proportions as chemicals have held down probably will grow more and more in­ and related agencies, I have made a mites, rodents, and other pests and ani­ tense with the passage of time. The rather thorough study of the overall mals which destroy bird life. world's population increase is almost un­ problem of chemical pesticides and the One of the most effective chemicals believable. Each year births exceed alternatives, research for which we has been DDT, which without doubt has deaths by almost 60 million. The way financed in that bill. It is our agricul­ saved many lives in and since World War things are going now, it looks as if this tural chemicals, our machinery, and im­ II. However, the use of DDT and other globe will have close to 6 billion persons proved and prolific varieties of plants chlorinated hydrocarbon chemicals has by the year 2000. which make it possible for so few to pro­ been banned, to all intent and purposes, As Senator GRUENING, of Alaska, said vide for so many. Without these agri­ on lands administered by the Depart­ in a speech in 1963: cultural tools a great many of our people ment of the Interior. Insofar as I have Two grim specters beckon mankind to­ would have to go back to the farm, pos­ been able to ascertain, there is no evi­ ward oblivion today. One offers instant and sibly as many as half. Should that occur, dence of damage to wildlife, or any other wholesale death by nuclear means. The we would not have the many things form of life, to sustain this ban. It is alternative guarantees eventual starvation which make our life so much better than true that DDT, improperly used, has when the human population exceeds the food that of the rest of the world. killed fish and other forms of wildlife, supply. I am convinced the American people just as it is true that aspirin, improperly Also, the efficiency of American agri­ cannot do without farm machinery, im­ used, has killed human beings-more culture is a most important and practical proved varieties of plants or the new, bet­ every year, and all by misuse incidentally, weapon in the struggle with communism. ter, and more lasting pesticides which are than pesticides, where, too, it has all been The failure of Communist agriculture, a essential if we are to keep insects and from misuse. But DDT and some other failure which is chronic and deep seated, diseases from seriously damaging our of the chlorinated hydrocarbons are very has tremendous implications to the hun­ food supply. efficient agents in combating destruc­ dreds of millions constantly plagued by What makes the situation doubly bad tive insects. They are efficient because hunger. The Communist inability to is that so many of our people in key their effects are long lasting and per­ produce efficiently and abundantly positions apparently want to capitalize sistent. One application lasts qUite plainly tells them-if they get the mes­ on a public opinion built up by a wonder­ awhile, which is why they do the job. sage-that there is little hope along the fully written book, a mixture of fact and In announcing the ban on the chlori­ Communist road. · fantasy, by the late Miss Rachel Carson; nated hydrocarbons, the Interior Depart­ If they follow this path-as they are yet our leading scientists all point out ment did not announce any new proof of being urged to do every day-all they that it is not a scientific book at all but injury or hazard. I can only hope that have to look forward to is more starva­ a marvelously written narrative, really a within a year or two insect damage on tion and misery. rather nostalgic plea for a return of yes­ some of the forest lands administered by In my opinion, this contrast between terday, though its warning as to proper Interior has not proceeded to the point our systems, the contrasts in agricul­ use is both timely and helpful. where there has been havoe from such ture, should be used to the fullest . . I Mr. Speaker, in recent weeks we all pests as the spruce budworm, together cannot think of any better answer to have been aware of the burning of thou­ with great damage to watersheds and an Communist propaganda. As Don Paarl­ sands of acres of timber, of homes and enhancement of the threat of fire in berg, of Purdue University, in his book, buildings in the Santa Barbara water- areas in the West. "American Farm Policy," said: . shed area of California. Today we are In 1963 the Connecticut legislature Agriculture represents our greatest abso­ told that more than 80,000 acres will failed to approve money for pesticides lute advantage over the Communist world. 'have to be replanted with trees for which to spray forests against the gypsy moth. $1 million is requested and I know if ·As a result, there was drastic curtail­ Modern agricultural production would we don't protect these young seedlings ment of pesticide use against the pest. be impossible without the use of chemi­ with effective pesticides, the seedlings In 1964 a sharp rise in damage from the cal pesticides and herbicides. Even with will be cut down by rodents as fast as moth in Connecticut has been evident. their use, destructive insects do damage they are set out. In the absence of preventive measures, every year approximating $4 billion. Last week the House of Representa­ we may expect this damage to increase One of the primary reasons for world tives provided for payment by the De­ every year and the major danger is fire hunger and human diseases is the ab­ partment of Health, Education, and Wel­ which would be disastrous to hundreds sence of effective chemical pesticides in fare of $8,800,000 in damages incurred of watersheds and cities below through­ extensive areas of the world. I know for in the Washington, D.C., area by milk out the country. I have seen many of these countries. In being condemned by the local health de­ In connection with the theory that pes­ India, where, as I have pointed out, partment, because of new tests and the ticides accumulate threateningly in the hunger is endemic, destructive insects residues which they showed, without water and soil, I went hunting not long work almost unhindered. For example, any evidence of danger ·to public health. ago in Mississippi for doves. We hunted it is almost impossible to maintain sup­ in an area where pesticides, the chlori­ plies of stored grain in that country be­ All authorities I have studied clearly prove that chemical residues do not con­ nated hydrocarbons, had been used in cause of the depredations of weevils and large quantities for years and years. Yet beetles, including that pest of pests, the tinue to build up in humans, and I have found no evidence that injury has re­ game was plentiful, so plentiful that the Khapra. beetle. sulted where chemical pesticides have hundreds of hunters got the overall If there is to be any improvement in been properly used. What makes the limit, 12 each, in a very few hours. the food situation abroad, we must not situation bad is the fact that writers The Mississippi Delta, or a large por­ only use our food reserves to combat have gone from discussion of injury bY tion of it, is in my district. Pesticides, hunger; we must keep our agricultural misuse right into "residues,'' where the persistent kind, have been used to products available and offered on the there is no evidence of potential injury. literally drench much of the delta for markets of the world. During a recent debate someone talked years in order to protect crops. Never­ Mr. Speaker, in our recent bill pro­ about the Mississippi River fish kill. I theless, fish and game flourish and thrive. viding funds for the Department of Agri­ have read the hearings on this case; the Moreover, my constituents of the area culture and related agencies for fiscal fish were almost all salt water fish and are vigorous and healthy. Their life­ year 1965 the Congress provided approxi­ died just below a spot where one of our span like that of the people of the Na­ mately $25,500,000 for increased research major cities dumps 17 million gallons of tion has risen sharply since the use of on the handling of insects and insect dis­ sewage daily-500 miles down river from DDT eliminated the malarial mosquito eases of man and animal and plant life. Memphis, Tenn., where it was claimed and the disease itself. In addition to the Pending results from such efforts we pesticide residues were allowed to enter scientific evidence, the evidence of com­ must not permit anything to take away the river. monsense is against the present charges. 1964 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD - HOUSE 23167 I quote from the report of our Appro­ of · Agriculture to collaborate with the De­ only to look to other parts of the world where priations Committee: partment of Health, Education, and Welfare food production is subject to their ravages. in working out rules and regulations includ­ II). the Middle East, desert locusts have been THE PESTICIDE RESIDUE PROBLEM ing the recommendation ·of such changes in sweeping the semiarid lands for centuries, The need for additional research on de­ the law as may be necessary to protect our leaving ruined crops and starvation in their velopment, testing, and use of pesticides and high standard of living with the most plentl­ wake. In Pakistan, severe locust, caterpil­ insecticides, together with the effects of ful, cheapest and fl.nest food and fiber any lar, and cricket outbreaks have caused losses sprays or other residues from products used nation ever had-while at the same time as high as 80 percent in some areas. It ls in agricultural production 1B very acute. Re­ protecting the public health. almost impossible to maintain supplies of cent well-publlclzed books and articles, not The food supply shortage is said to be grain in storage in India because of the rav­ always based on complete and objective in­ Russia's "Achilles heel." Russia's monu­ ages of weevils, bran beetles, and the world's formation, have increased public concern mental failure to provide food for her peo­ worst pest of stored grain-the khapra beetle about this matter. Current statements in ple and their allles is her chief weakness which ls now a threat in the United States. ' the press which make certain claims con­ in the world of today. We must prevent our Stored-grain pests are so bad in tropical cerning the effect of agricultural pesticides Nation, where only 18 percent of total in­ areas of the world that the race to eat the on :fish in the lower Mississippi River present come goes for food, from sinking to Rus­ grain before insects devour it results in fre­ a completely one-sided point of view, and in sia's level, where some 50 percent or more quent periods of starvation. The people com­ th1B instance it ls not claimed that health ls of national income is spent for food. pete with the pests for survival. Their low affected. It ls the fl.rm belief of this . committee standard of living thus becomes understand­ To enable the Department to protect agri­ that news releases or other publlc state­ able. culture and the consumer by developing and ments regarding any pesticide or other mate­ The distribution of cattle in Africa ls de­ presenting full and complete facts on this rial which such Departments have author­ termined primarily by the presence or ab­ matter and to develop improved methods of ized for use 'should not be made unless at sence of the tsetse fly. This ls a major rea­ insect and pest control, some expansion of least one of such Departments states that son why an African child, once weaned, may research activities in this area ls neces­ there is evidence that the continued use of never again taste milk. The cattle tick and sary. Congress provided for the establish­ such material would injure the public the human warble or torsalo fiy cause tre­ ment of a weed-control laboratory last year. health. mendous losses to hides, beef, and milk pro­ Since the work at th1B location will be di­ Further, some provision should be made duction in Central and South America. Mor­ rectly concerned with the use of pesticides, for payment of financial losses to any pro­ tality among calves may be as high as 70 per­ insecticides, other agrlcultur~l chemicals, ducer, processor, or manufacturer resulting cent in some of the most heavily infested mat.erlals, and methods, plans for this fa­ from statements or actions concerning the areas. c111ty should be modified to permit testing use of approved pesticides, insecticides, chemicals or-ether materials, . ..where there A recent report from Argentina indicates and development of pesticides, insecticides that 50,000 calves succumbed in 1 year's and other materials necessary to agriculture, is no evidence that their use endangers the time to screw-worm-the same one found in including effects of residues. publlc health. The payment for such dam­ ages should 'be made by the Department is­ this country. The Argentines have had no For expanded research on use of pesticides effective means of dealing with this pest. and control of insects and pests, the commit­ suing or negllgently permitting the tssuance tee included approximately $25,500,000 in the of such statement or action. PROTECTION OF MARKETS FOR LABOR AND INDUSTRY final bill for next year, including such PROTECTION FROM DISEASE AND PESTILENCE amount as may be needed for the modifica­ It is estlmated by officials of the Depart­ The economic welfare of each segment of tion of plans at the weed-control laboratory ment that, if it were not for the use of the Nation's economy is dependent on the provided last year to include this type of fert111zers, insecticides and pesticides, in 5 economic strength of each of the others. research. years the cost of a very inferior quality of . History demonstrates that our Nation is Both the Department of Health, Educa­ food to the American consumer would prosperous only to the extent that our agri­ tion, and Welfare and the Department of double, and in 10 to 15 years the people of cultural economy is strong and healthy. Agriculture are deeply interested in pro­ this Nation would be short of essential Agriculture is the principal source of new tecting the public health. Both Depart­ wealth. It is the main provider of basic ments have responslb111ty for approving ma­ foods. The threat from insects and diseases be­ raw materials which support all segments of terials for use as pesticides and insecticides business and industry. Around 65 percent for agricultural purposes. comes increasingly serious as the speed and volume of travel increases between all areas of the basic raw materials used in industry Neither Department, we are sure, wo:uld come from the farm. Reliable estimates in­ want to needlessly deprive the American of the world. Nearly 57 milllon more per­ sons entered the United States during fl.seal dicate that each dollar of wealth taken from consumer of any part of the fl.nest and the soil generates $7 of income throughout cheapest food any nation has ever enjoyed. year 1963 than in 1954. The number of planes, ships and other carriers in 1963 was the rest of our economy. In recent weeks, however, after materials Agri be a citizen of the United States; bership in the unit to students who maintain " 'In this chapter- "'(2) be selected for advanced training acceptable standards of academic achieve­ " '(1) "program" means the Senior Re­ under procedures prescribed by the Secretary ment and conduct, as prescribed by the Sec­ serve Oftlcers' Training Corps of an armed of the military department concerned; retary of the milltary department concerned. force; "'(3) enlist in a reserve component of an "'(c) The Secretary Of the m111tary de­ "'(2) "member of the program" means a armed force under the jurisdiction of the partment concerned shall, to support the student who is enrolled in the Senior Reserve Secretary of the m111tary department con­ Junior Reserve Ofllcers' Training Corps pro­ Officers' Training Corps of an armed force; cerned for the period prescribed by the and Secretary; gram- "'(3) "advanced training" means the " • ( 1) detail noncommissioned and coin.­ training and instruction offered in the Senior "'(4) contract, with the consent of .bis missioned oftlcers of an armed force under Reserve Officers' Training Corps to students parent or guar.dian if he is a minor, with the his jurisdiction to institutions having units in the third and fourth years of a four-year Secretary of the m111tary department cqn­ of the Corps as admlnistra tors and instruc­ Senior Reserve · Oftlcers' Training Corps cerned, or his designated representative, to tors; serve for the period required by the program; ~course, or the equivalent period of training "'(2) provide necessary text materials, in a;n approved two-year Senior Reserve Ofll.­ "'(5) agree in writing that he will accept e-qulpment, and uniforms; and cers' Training Corps course. an appointment, if offered, as a commis­ "'(3) establish minimum acceptable sioned oftlcer in the Army, Navy, Air Force, or standards for performance and achievement " '§ 2102. Establishment Marine Corps, as the case may be, and that for qualified units. " ' (a) For the purpose of preparing se­ he will serve in the armed forces for the "'(d) Instead of, or in addition to, detail­ lected students for commissioned service in period prescribed by the Secretary; and ing noncommissioned and commissioned ofll­ the Army, Navy, Air Force, or Marine Corps, " ' ( 6) complete successfully- cers on active duty under subsection (c) (1), the Secretary of each military department, " '(A) the first two years of a four-ye8.;? the Secretary of the mllitary department under regulations prescribed by the Presi­ Senior Reserve Officers' Training Corps concerned may authorize qualified institu­ dent, may establish and maintain a Senior course; or tiovs to employ, as administrators and in­ Reserve Ofllcers' Training Corps program, "'(B) field training or a practice cruise of structors in the :program, retired noncom­ organized into one or more units, at any ac­ not less than six weeks' duration which is missioned and commissioned ofllcers, and cre_dited civilian educational institution au­ prescribed by the Secretary concerned as a members of the Fleet Reserve and Fleet Ma­ thorized to grant baccalaureate degrees, and preliminary requirement for admission to rine Corps Reserve, whose qualifications are at any school essentially mllitary that does the advanced course. approved by the Secretary and the institution .not confer baccalaureate degrees, upon the " ' ( c) A member of the program who 1s concerned and who request such employ­ request of the authorities at that institution. ineligible under subsection (b) for advanced ment, subject to the following: "'(b) No unit may be established or main- training shall be released from the program. " • ( 1) retired members so employed are en­ tatn.,ed at an institution unless- - "'(d) This section does not apply to cadets titled to receive their retired or retainer pay " ' ( 1) the senior commissioned ofll.cer of and midshipmen appointed under section and an additional amount of not more than the armed force concerned who ls assigned to 2107, or foreign students enrolled under sec­ the difference between their retired pay and the program at that institution ts given the tion 2103(b), of this title. academic rank of professor; ·the active duty pay and allowances which " '§ 2105. Advanced training; failure to com­ they would receive if ordered to active duty, "'(2> the institution fulfills the terms of plete or to accept commission and one-half of that additional amount shall its agreement with the Secretary of :the mm­ " 'A member of the program who is selected be paid to the institution concerned by the tary department concerned; and for advanced training under section 2104 of Secretary of the military department con­ "'(3) the institution adopts, as a pa.rt of this title, and who does not complete the cerned from funds appropriated for that its curriculum, a four-year course of milltary course of instruction, or who completes the purpose. instruction or a two-year course of advanced course but declines to accept a commission " • (2) notwithstanding any other provision training of mllitary instruction, or both, when offered, may be ordered to active Ciuty of law, such a retired member is not, while which the Secretary of the military depart­ .by the Secretary of the military department so employed, considered to 'be on active duty ment concerned prescribes and conducts. concerned to serve in . his enlisted grade or or inactive duty training for any purpose.' "'(c) At those institutions where a unit rating for such period or time as the Secre­ "(2) The chapter analysis of subtitle A, of the program is established membership of tary prescribes but not for more than two and the chapter analysis of part III of sub­ students in the program shall be elective or years. compulsory as provided by State law or the title A, are each amended by inserting the " '§ 2106. Advanced training; commission on following new item: · authorities of the institution concerned. ' completion "'102. Junior Reserve Ofllcers' Training " '§ 2103. Eligib111ty for membership "'(a) Upon satisfactorily completing the Corps------2031' "'(a) To be eligible for membership in academic and military requirements of the ' "SEc. 102. Regulations implementing sec­ the program a person must be a student at program of advanced training, a member of tion 201(a) of title 10, United States Code, an institution where a unit of the Senior ·the program who was selected for advanced. shall be issued by the President and by the Reserve Oftlcers' Training Corps is estab­ training under section 2104 of this title may Secretary of each m111tary department not lished. However, a student at an institution be appointed as a regular or reserve ofll.cer in later than January 1, 1966. that does not have a unit of the Corps is the appropriate armed force in the grade of if "TITLE ll-SENIOR RESERVE OFFICERS' TRAINING eligible, otherwise qualified, to be a mem­ second lieutenant or ensign, even though he CORPS PROGRAM ber of a unit at another institution. is under 21 years of age. "'(b) Persons from foreign countries may " • (b) The date of rank of oftlcers ap­ "SEC. 201. Title 10, United States Code, 1s be enrolled as members of the program when pointed under this section in May or June amended as follows: · their enrollment is approved by the Secretary of any year is the date of graduation of "(l) Subtitle A is amended by adding the of the mmtary department concerned under following new chapter after chapter 102: cadets or midshipmen from the United States criteria approved by the Secretary of State. M111tary Academy-, the United States Naval "'Chapter 103.-Senior Reserve Officers' "'(c) A medical, dental, pharmacy, veteri­ Academy, or the United States Air Force Training Corps nary, or sciences allied to medicine, student Academy, as the case may be, in that year. "'Sec. ) may be admitted to a unit of the program The Secretary of the mmtary department " '2101. Definitions. for a course of training consisting of 90 hours concerned shall establish the date of rank 0 of instruction a year for f<>ur academic years. of all other ofllcers appointed under this " '2102. Establlshment. " '( d) Under sucli conditions as the Secre­ section. " '2103. Eligibility for membership. tary Qf the military department concerned "'(c) In computing length of service for "'2104. Advanced training; eligib111ty for. may prescribe, a medical, dental, pharmacy, any purpose, an oftlcer appointed under this "' '2105. Advanced training; failure to com­ veterinary, or sciences allied to medicine, section may not be credited with enlisted plete or to accept commission. student who is a commissioned ofll.cer of a service for the period covered by his advanced reserve component of an armed force may training. "'2106. Advanced training; commission on be admitted to and trained in a unit of the completion. "'§ 2107. Financial assistance program for program. specially selected members "'2107. Financial assistance program for "'(a) The Secretary of the m111tary de­ specially selected members. " '§ 2104. Advanced training; eligib111ty for "'(a) Advanced training shall be provided partment concerned may appoint as a cadet " '2108. Advanced standing; interruption of to eligible members of the program and, if or midshipman, as appropriate, in the re­ training; delay in starting obligat­ the institution concerned so requests, to eli­ serve of an armed force under his jurisdiction ed service, release from program. gible applicants for membership in the pro­ any eligible member of the program who will "'2109. Field training; practice cruises. gram, who have two academic years remain­ be under 25 years of age on June 30 of the "'2110. Logistical support. ing at such educational institution. calendar year in which he is eligible under 23170 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD - HOUSE September 30 this section for appointment as an ensign in member of an armed force under his juris­ " ' ( 1) supplies, means of transportation the Navy or as a second lieutenant in the diction, or any person who has served on including aircraft, arms and ammunition, Army, Air Force, or Marine Corps, as the case active duty in any armed force, such ad­ and military textbooks and education mate­ may be. However, a member whose enroll­ vanced standing in the program as may be rials; and ·ment in the Senior Reserve Omcers' Training justified by his education and training. "'(2) uniform clothing, except that he may Corps program contemplates less than four "'(b) In determining a member's el1gi­ pay monetary allowances for uniform cloth­ years of participation in the program may b111ty for advanced training, the Secretary µig at such rate as he may prescribe. not be appointed a cadet or midshipman un­ of the m111tary department concerned may "'(b) The Secretary of the military depart­ der this section, or receive any financial as­ credit him with any m111tary training that ment concerned may provide, or contract sistance authorized by this section. is substantially equivalent in kind to that with civ111an flying or aviation schools or :· '(b) To be eligible for appointment as a prescribed for admission to advanced train­ educational institutions to provide, the per­ cadet or midshipman under this section a ing and was received while he was taking a sonnel, aircraft, supplies, fa.c111t1es, services. member must-- course of instruction in a program under the and instruction necessary for fiight instruc­ " ' ( 1) be a citizen of the United States; jurisdiction of another armed force or while tion and orientation for properly designated " 'be specially selected for the financial he was on active duty in the armed forces. members of the program. The Secretary of assistance program under procedures pre­ · "'(c) The Secretary of the military depart­ each m111tary department shall report to scribed by the Secretary of the m111tary de­ ment concerned may excuse from a portion Congress in January of each year on the partment concerned; of the prescribed course of m111tary instruc­ progress of the flight instruction program. "'(3) enlist in the reserve component of tion, including field training and practice " ' ( c) The Secretary of the military depart­ the armed force in which he is appointed as cruises, any person found qualified on the ment concerned may transport members of, a cadet or midshipman for the period pre­ basis of his previous education, m111tary ex­ and designated applicants for membership scribed by the Secretary of the m111tary de­ perience, or both. in, the program to and from installations partment concerned; " • ( d) A person may become, remain, or when it is necessary for them to undergo "'(4) contract, with the consent of his be readmitted as, a member of the advanced medical or other examinations or for the parent or guardian if he is a minor, with the training program after receiving a baccalau­ purposes of making visits of observation. Secretary of the m111tary department con­ reate degree or completing pre-professional He may also furnish them subsistence, quar­ cerned, or his designated representative, to studies if he has not completed the course ters, and necessary medical care, including serve for the period required by the program; of m111tary instruction or all field training or hospitalization, while they are at, or ira_vel­ " ' ( 5) agree in writing that he will accept practice cruises prescribed by the Secretary ing to or from, such an installation. an appointment, if offered, as a commis­ of the mmtary department concerned. If a "'(d) The Secretary Of the mi11tary depart­ sioned omcer in the Army, Navy, Air Force, or member of the program has been accepted for ment concerned may authorize members of, Marine Corps, as the case may be, and that, resident graduate or professional study, the and designated applicants for membership in, if he is commissioned as a regular omcer and Secretary of the mmtary department con­ the program to participate in aerial flights his regular commission is terminated before cerned may delay the commencement of that in m111tary aircraft and in indoctrination the sixth anniversary of his date of rank, he member's obligated period of active duty cruises in naval vessels. will accept an appointment, lf offered, in the until the member has completed that study. "'(e) The Secretary of the m111tary depart­ reserve component of that armed force and "'(e) The Secretary of the mmtary de­ ment concerned may authorize such expendi­ not resign before that anniversary; and partment concerned may, when he deter­ tures as he considers necessary for the ef­ "'(6) agree in writing to serve on active mines that the interest of the service so ficient maintenance of the program. duty for four or more years. requires, release any person from the program "'(f) The Secretary of the military de­ "'(c) The Secretary of the milltary de­ and discharge him from his armed force. partment concerned shall require, from each partment concerned may provide for the institution to which property is issued under payment of all expenses in his department of "'§ 2109. Field training; practice cruises " ' (a) For the further practical instruction subsectjon (a), a bond or other indemnity administering the financial assistance pro­ in such amount as he considers adequate, gram under this section, including fees, of members of the program, the Secretary of the mmtary department concerned may pre­ but not less than $5,000, for the care and books, and laboratory expenses. safekeeping of au property so issued except "'(d) Upon satisfactorily completing the scribe and conduct field training and practice cruises (other than field training and prac­ uniforms, expendable articles, and supplies academic and military requirements of the expended in operation, maintenance, and in­ four-year program, a cadet or midshipman tice cruises prescribed under section 2104 (b) (6) (B) of this title) which members must struction. The Secretary may accept a bond may be appointed as a regular or reserve om­ without surety if the institution to which cer in the appropriate armed force 1il the complete before they are commissioned. "'(b) The Secretary of the military de­ the property is issued furnishes to him satis­ grade of second lieutenant or ensign, even factory evidence of its financial responsibil­ though he is under 21 years of age. partment concerned may- ity. . "'(e) The date of rank of omcers appointed " • ( 1) transport members of the program under this section in May or June of any to and from the places designated for field •• '§ 2111. Personnel: administrators and in­ year is the date of graduation of cadets or training or practice cruises and furnish them structors midshipmen from the United States M111ta.ry subsistence while traveling to and from those " 'The Secretary of the m111tary department Academy, the United States Naval Academy, places, or, instead of furnishing them trans­ concerned may detail regular or reserve or the United States Air Force Academy, as portation and subsistence, pay them a travel members of an armed force under his juris­ the case may be in that year. The Secre­ allowance at the rate prescribed for cadets diction (including retired members and tary of the m111tary department concerned and midshipmen at the United States M111- members of the Fleet Reserve and Fleet Ma­ shall establish the date of rank of all other tary, Naval, and Air Force Academies for rine Corps Reserve r!'called to active duty omcers appointed under this section. travel by the shortest usually traveled route with their consent) for instructional and "'(f) A cadet or midshipman who does from the places from which they are author­ administrative duties at educational insti­ not complete the four-year course of instruc­ ized to proceed to the place designated for tutions where units of the program are tion, or who completes the course but de­ the training or cruise and return, and pay maintained.' clines to accept a commission when offered, the allowance for the return trip in advance; "(2) The chapter analysis of subtitle A, may be ordered to active duty by the Secre­ " • ( 2) furnish medical attendance and and the chapter analysis of part III of sub­ tary of the mmtary department concerned supplies to members of the program while title A, are each amended by inserting the to serve in his enlisted grade or rating for attending field training and practice cruises, following new item: such period of time as the Secretary pre­ and admit them to military hospitals; "'103. Senior Reserve omcers' Training scribes but not for more than four years. "'(3) furnish subsistence, uniform cloth­ Corps------·------2101.' "' (g) In computing length of service for ing, and equipment to members of the pro­ "SEC. 202. Title 37, United States Code, is any purpose, an omcer appointed under this gram while attending field training or prac­ am.ended as follows: section may not be credited with service tice cruises or, instead of furnishing uniform " ( 1) Section 205 is amended by adding the either as a cadet or midshipman or concur­ clothing, pay them allowances at such rates following new subsection at the end there­ rent enlisted service. as he may prescribe; of: "'(h) Not more than the following num­ "'(4) use any member of an armed force, " ' ( e) Notwithstanding subsection (a), a bers of cadets and midshipmen appointed or any employee of the department, under commissioned omcer may not count in com­ under section 2107 of this title may be in the his jurisdiction, and such property of the puting his basic pay any period of service financial assistance programs at any one United States as he considers necessary, for after the enactment of this subsection that time: the training and administration of members he performed concurrently as a member of a "'Army program: 5,500. of the program at the places designated for uniformed service and as a member of the "'Navy program: 5,500. training or practice cruises. Senior Reserve omcers' Training Corps.' "'Air Force program: 5,500. " '§ 2110. Logistical support "(2) Section 209 is amended to read as "'§ 2108. Advanced standing; interruption "'(a) The Secretary of the m111tary de­ follows: of training; delay in starting ob­ partment concerned may issue to institu­ "'§ 209. Members of Senio:r Reserve Omcers' ligated service; release from pro­ tions having units of the program, or to the Training Corps gram omcers of the armed force concerned who are "'(a) Except when on active duty, a mem­ "'(a) The Secretary of the m111tary de­ designated as accountable or responsible for ber of the Senior Reserve OIDcers' Training partment concerned may give to any enlisted such property- Oorps who is selected for advanced training 1964" CONGRESSIONAL RECORD - HOUSE 23171 under section 2104 of title 10, United States plioant for membership in a reserve omcers' signs under section 2106, 2107, Code, is entitled to retainer pay at the rate training corps who dies while attending field 5573, or 6909 of this title'; and of not less than $40 per month or more than training or a practice cruise under section "(B) by striking out from the catchline $50 per month beginning on the day he 2104(b) (6) (B) of this title or while per­ and the text of section 5652b '5573, 6904, starts advanced training and ending upon forming authorized travel to or from the 6906' and inserting '2106, 2107, 5573' in place the completion of his instruction under that place where the training or cruise is con­ thereof. section, but in no event shall any member ducted; or'." "(15) Section 6023(a) is amended by strik­ receive such pay for more than twenty "(2) Section 1478(a) (4) is amended­ ing out clause (2) and renumbering clause months. Retainer pay under this section "(A) by striking out 'section 4385(c) or (3) as clause '(2) '. may not be considered financial assistance 9385(c) of this title' and inserting in place "(16) Section 6387(a) is amended by requiring additional service within the mean­ thereof 'the first sentence of section 209(c) striking out '6904, 6906,' and inserting '2106, ing of the third sentence of section 6(d) (1) of title 37, United States Code'; and 2107,' in place thereof. of the Universal Military Training and Serv­ "(B) by adding the following sentence at "(17) Chapter 601 is amended by repealing ice Act, as am.ended (50 U.S.C. App. 456(d) the end thereof: 'A person covered by section sections 6901, 6902, 6903, 6904, 6905, 6906, (1)). 1475(a) (4) of this title who dies while at­ 6908, and 6910. "'(b) Except when on active duty, a cadet tending field training or a practice cruise un­ "(18) The analysis of chapter 601 is or midshipman appointed under section 2107 der section 2104(b) (6) (B) of this title, or amended by striking out the following items: of title 10 is entitled to retainer pay at the while traveling directly to or from the place "'6901. Naval Reserve omcers Training rate of $50 a month beginning on the day where the training or cruise is conducted, is Corps: administration. that he starts his first term of college work considered to have been entitled, on the date under that section and ending upon the com­ of his death, to the pay prescribed by the " '6902. Transfer of graduates of Naval Re­ pletion of his instruction under that section, second sentence of section 209(c) of title 37, serve Officers' Training Corps to but not for more than four years. United States Code.' Regular Navy. " • ( c) A member of the Senior Reserve "(3) Section 1481(a) (4) is amended by " '6903. omcer candidate training program: omcers' Training Corps is entitled, while he striking out the words 'the Army Reserve administration; qualifications for is attending field training or practice cruises Ofticers' Training Corps, Naval Reserve om­ enrollment. under section 2109 of title 10, to pay at the cers' Training Corps, or Air Force Reserve "'6904. Ofticer candidate training program: rate prescribed for cadets and midshipmen omcers• Training Corps' and inserting the members enrolled from Naval Re­ at the United States Military, Naval, and words ', or applicant for membership in, a serve Officers' Training Corps; ap­ Air Force Academies under section 20l(c) of reserve ofticers' training corps' in place there­ pointment as midshipmen; pay; this title. An applicant for membership who of. allowances; commissioning. is attending field training or practice cruises "(4) Section 3201 is amended- "'6905. Ofticer candidate training program: t.o satisfy the requirement of section 2104 "(A) by inserting the words 'in a reserve members enrolled as naval aviation (b) (6) (B) of title 10, United States Code, omcers' training corps or' after the word officer candidates; instruction; for admission t.o advanced training is en­ 'members' in clause (5) of subsection (a.); pay; allowances. titled, while so attending, to pay at the rate and "'6906. Ofticer candidate training program: prescribed in section 203 of this title for " ( B) by inserting the words 'in a reserve naval aviation candidates; appoint­ enlisted members of the uniformed services omcers' training corps or' after the word ment as midshipmen; flight train­ tn pay grade E-1 (under 4 months).' 'members' in clause (4) of subsection (b). ing; appointment as ensigns. "(3) Sections 415(a) and 416(a) are each " ( 5) Section 3355 is repealed. amended by striking out the words 'or an of­ "(6) The analysis of chapter 337 is "'6908. omcer candidate training program: ficer of the Army, or the Air Force, without amended by striking out the following item: naval aviators; retention or trana:.. fer to reserve. specification of component,' and inserting "'3355. Commissioned ofticers; Army Reserve: in place thereOf ', an omcer of the Army or appointment; R.O.T.C. graduates.' ...... the Air Force without specification of com­ "(7) Section 3540 is repealed. "'6910. Payment of expenses.' ponent, or a regular omcer of an armed force "(8) The analysis of chapter 843 is " ( 19) Section 6959 is amended by insert­ appointed under section 2106 or 2107 of title amended by striking out the following item: ing the designation • (a) • before the word 10, United States Code,'. 'Each' and by adding a new subsection (b) "'3540. Educational institutions: detail of to react as follows: " ( 4) Section 422 is amended- members of regular or reserve com- " (A) by amending the catchline to read: ponents as professors and instruc­ " '(b) A midshipman who does not fulfl.11 " • § 422. Cadets and midshipmen'; tol'S in m111tary science and tactics.' his agreement under subsection (a) may be "(B) by amending subsection (c) to read " ( 9) Section 4348 is am.ended by inserting transferred by the Secretary of the Navy to as follows: the designation '(a)' before the word 'Each' the Naval Reserve or the Marine Corps Re­ '' ' ( c) A cadet or midshipman appointed and by adding a new sub.section (b) to read serve in an appropriate enlisted grade or under section 2107 of title 10, United States as follows: rating, and, notwithstanding section 651 of Code, is entitled to the same allowanc.es as "'(b) A cadet who does not fulfill his this title, may be ordered to active duty t.o are provided for cadets and midshipmen at agreement under subsection (a) may be serve in that grade or rating for such period the United States Military, Naval, and Air transferred by the Secretary of the Army to of time as the Secretary prescribes but not Force Academies for- the Army Reserve in an appropriate enlisted for more than four years.' . "'(1) initial travel to the educational in­ grade and, notwithstanding section 651 of "(20) Section 8201 is amended- stitution in which matriculated; this title, may be ordered to ac4ive duty to "(A) by inserting the words 'in a reserve "'(2) travel while under orders; and serve in that grade for such eriOd of time ofticers' training corps or' after the word "'(3) travel on discharge. as the Secretary prescribes but not for more 'members' in clause (6) of subsection (a); However, no allowance for travel on discharge than four years.' and may be paid to a discharged cadet or mid­ "(10) Chapter 405 is repealed. "(B) by inserting the words 'in a reserve shipman who continues his scholastic in­ " ( 11) The chapter analysis of subtitle B, ofticers' training corps or' after the word struction at the same educational institu­ and the chapter analysis of part III of sub­ 'members• in clause (4) of subsection (b). tion.' title B, are each amended by striking out the "(21) Section 8355 is repealed. "(C) by striking out subsection (d). following item: "(22) The analysis of chapter 837 is " ( 5) The analysis of chapter 3 is amended "'405. Reserve omcers' Training Corps_ 4381.' amended by striking out the following item: by striking out the following item: "(12) Section 5404(b) is amended- " '8355. Commissioned ofticers; Air Force "'209. Members of naval ofDcer candidate "(A) by inserting 'and' at the end of Reserve: appointment; A.F. R.O.T.C. programs.' clause (3); graduates.' and inserting the following item in place "(B) by striking out '; and' at the end of "(23) Section 8540 is repealed. thereof: clause ( 4) and inserting a periOd ·in place "(24) The analysis of chapter 843 is " '209. Members of Senior Reserve Omcers' thereof; and amended by striking out the following item: Training Corps.' "(C) by striking out clause (5). " '8540. Educational institutions: detail of "(6) The analysis of chapter 7 is amended "(13) Section 5504(h) is amended by members of regular or reserve com- by striking out the following item: striking out '5573, 6904, 6906' and inserting ponents as professors and instruc­ '2106, 2107, 5573' in place thereof. tors in air science and tactics.' " '422. Oadets, midshipmen, and naval omcer "(14) Chapter 541 is amended- candidates.' "(25) Section 9348 is amended by inserting " (A) by striking out the following item the designation '(a)' before the word 'Each' and inserting the following item in place in the analysis: thereof: and by adding a new subsection (b) to read "'5652b. Regular Navy: lieutenants · (junior " '422. Cadets and midshipmen.' as follows: grade) originally appointed as en­ " ' ( b) A cadet who does not fulfill his "TITLE m--CONFORMING AMENDMENTS AND signs under section 5573, 6904, agreement under subsection (a) may be REPEALS 6906, or 6909 of this title.' transferred by the Secretary of the Air Force "SEc. 301. Title 10, United States Code, is and inserting the following item in place to the Air Force Reserve in an appropriate am.ended as follows: thereof: enlisted grade and, notwithstanding section "(1) Section 147p(a) (4) is amended by "'5652b. Regular Navy: lieutenants (junior 651 of this title, may be ordered to active adding at the end thereof the words •any ap- grade) originally appointed. as en- duty to serve in that grade for such period 23172 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD - HOUSE September 30 of time as the Secretary prescribes but not House the gentleman should explain the The ceiling of 5,500 approximates the for more than four years.' Senate amendment at this time. total number of regular students pres­ "(26) Chapter 905 is repealed. "(27) The chapter· analysis of subtitle D, Mr. HEBERT. I will be very happy to ently receiving scholarship assistance and the chapter analysis of part III of sub­ do so. from the Navy in the Holloway plan. title D, are each amended by striking out the Mr. Speaker, the bill H.R. 9124, as The Army and Air Force would be limited following item: reported by the Senate Armed Services initially to a maximum of 4,000 students in the scholarship program. This maxi­ "'905.Corps______Air Force Reserve Officers• Training 9381. Committee on August 20, 1964, struck all after the enacting clause of the mum would be increased after 4 years "SEC. 302. Section 4 of the Act of August 1, House-passed bill and substituted new to the 5,500 maximum applying to the 1956, chapter 830 (5 U.S.C. 802), is amended Navy. as follows: language. The bill as amended was " ( 1) Subsection (a) is amended to read passed by the Senate on Monday, Sep­ Third. The Senate amendment adds a as follows: tember 28, 1964. new provision not appearing in the House " ' (a) The Federal Employees' Compensa­ The substitute language adopted, in version. This provision prohibits a com­ tion Act (ch. 458, 39 Stat. 742), as amended principle, all the important features of missioned officer from counting for basic (5 U.S.C. 751-793, applies in the case of the the House-passed bill. The changes pay purposes service performed concur­ disability or death of the following members were essentially a matter of degree rather rently as a member of a uniformed serv­ of, and applicants for membership in, the ice and the senior ROTC program. Reserve Officers' Training Corps of the Army, than principle. Navy, and Air Force: The significant changes reflected in Fourth. The Senate amendment adds "'(1) Any member or applicant for mem­ the Senate amendment are, as follows: another new provision not appearing in bership who suffers disabiUty or death from First. The Senate amendment deleted the House bill. This provision would an injury incurred in line of duty while en­ title· I, which contained a general state­ provide authority to the Secretaries of gaged in a flight or in flight instruction under ment of the "policy and intent of Con­ the individual military departments to chapter 103 of title 10, United States Code; or gress" in connection with the ROTC pro­ transfer a cadet or midshipman who "'(2) Any mem.ber or applicant for mem­ bership who suffers disabiUty or death from gram. The deletion of this language, breaches his agreement relating to train­ an injury incurred in line of duty while therefore, affected no substantive change ing at one of the service academies, to performing authorized travel to or from, or in the ROTC . program as outlined in the appropriate Reserve component and while attending, field training or a practice H.R. 9124. then order him to active duty for not cruise under chapter 103 of title 10, United Second. The Senate amendment more than 4 years. States Code. adopted the House proposal for the This parallels similar authority pro­ "'For the purposes of this section, an in­ junior ROTC program with the following vided the Secretaries 1n respect to mem­ jury shall be considered to have been in­ curred in line of duty only if it is the proxi­ exceptions: First, it reduced the maxi­ bers in the senior ROTC program. In mate result of the performance of military mum number of schools at which the the case of nonscholarship students, the training by the member concerned, or of his junior ROTC program could be estab­ Secretary is authorized to take such ac­ travel to or from that military training, dur­ lished from 2,000 units to 1,200 units and tion with the limitation that active duty ing the periods of time indicated in clause provided that the expansion of the pro­ not exceed 2 years; and with the schol­ (2). Any member or applicant for member­ gram could not exceed 200 units per year arship program, a limitation of 4 years ship who contracts a disease or mness which beginning with calendar year 1966; sec­ would apply. is the proximate result of the performance of training during the periods of time indi­ ond, the Senate bill authorizes the use The SPEAKER. Is there objection to cated in clause (2) shall be considered for of regular, reserve, or retired military the request of the gentleman from Lou­ the purposes of this section to have been in­ personnel to conduct the junior ROTC isiana? jured in line of duty during that period.' program. It also subscribes to the sup­ There was no objection. "(2) The last sentence of subsection (d) plemental payment plan proposed by the The Senate amendments were con­ is amended to read as follows: 'However, re­ House for the hiring of retired personnel curred in. imbursement may not be made for any hos­ by individual schools. However, it de­ pitalization or medical or surgical care pro­ A motion to reconsider was laid on the vided a person while attending field training leted the House provision which stated table. or a practice cruise under chapter 103 of that retired personnel called to active title 10, United States Code.' duty in connection with the program would not be chargeable against limita­ TO AUTHORIZE CREDITING OF CER­ "TITLE IV-MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS TAIN MILITARY SERVICE FOR "SEC. 401. All payments made and supplies tions in existing law relating to numbers issued under sections 9385-9387 of title 10, and grades of officers on active duty. PURPOSES OF RESERVE RETIRED United States Code, in connection with the Similarly, it deleted the provision which PAY training of a person at an Air Force Reserve precluded the enhancement of retired Mr. HEBERT. Mr. Speaker, I ask Officers' Training Corps unit while such per­ pay as the result of employment in the unanimous consent to take from the son was a student at a civil educational junior RO't'~program; and, third, it de­ Speaker's desk the bill (H.R. 9718) to institution where a unit of the corps was not leted from the House bill as surplusage established, are hereby validated. authorize the crediting of certain mili­ "SEC. 402. If a part of this Act is invalid, the provision which required the Depart­ tary service for purposes of Reserve re­ all valid parts that are severable from the in­ ment to request from Congress necessary tired pay, with Senate amendment there­ valid part remain in effect. If a part of this annual appropriations to support the to, and concur in the Senate amendment. Act is invalid in one or more of its appli­ junior ROTC program. The Clerk read the title of the bill. cations, the part remains in effect in all Third. The Senate bill incorporates all valid applications that are severable from the The Clerk read the Senate amend­ the substantive provisions of the House ment, as follows: invalid applications. bill relating to the senior ROTC pro­ "SEC. 403. Insofar as it relates to the Army Page 2, strike out lines 7 to 13, inclusive program and the Air Force program, section gram with the following exceptions: and insert: 2107(h) of title 10, United States Code, be­ First. In the so-called nonscholarship "SEc. 2. The amendments made by this comes effective on September 1, 1968. Until or "contract" program, the House au­ Act shall apply to any period before enact­ that date, not more than four thousand thorized a retainer payment of $50 per ment of this Act during which the Com­ cadets may be in either of those programs at month, whereas the Senate language missioned Corps of the Public Health Serv­ any one time. So far as it relates to the would require a retainer payment of not ice has had the status of a military service, Navy program, section 2107(h) of title 10 less than $40 a month which may be in­ and to any period before enactment of this becomes effective on September l, 1965." creased to $50 by the Department. Act during which commissioned personnel of the Coast and Geodetic Survey were trans­ The SPEAKER. Is there objection to It should be noted that the retainer ferred to the service and jurisdiction of a the request of the gentleman from payment of $50 per month to all "schol­ military department." Louisiana? arship" students would be retained as Mr. ARENDS. Mr. Speaker, reserving provided in the House bfil. Mr. HEBERT. Mr. Speaker, I ask the right to object, I·hope the gentleman Second. The Senate amendment re­ unanimous consent to extend my remarks from Louisiana will explain the Senate duces the number of students authorized at this point in the RE'coRD. · amendment for the benefit of the House. to be in the "scholarship program" from The SPEAKER. Is there objection This matter was discussed in our com­ the 8,000 specified · in the House bUl for to the request of the gentleman from mittee yesterday and adopted: unani­ each department, to 5,500 for each de­ Louisiana? mously, but I think for the benefit of the partment. There was no objection. 1964 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD - HOUSE 23173 Mr. HEBERT. Mr. Speaker, the pur­ dicate the eligibility of National Guard officers authorized in each grade below pose of the House bill is to authorize the personnel for the protective provisions lieutenant colonel in promoting Reserve crediting, for Reserve retirement pur­ of statutes providing disability and officers to fill unit vacancies and to ap­ poses, of wartime military service per­ death benefits to reservists who suf­ point Reserve officers to fill mobilization formed by members of the U.S. Public fer disability or death while perform­ requirements. Health Service or the U.S. Coast and ing- drills or other authorized training The bill as passed by the House on Geodetic Survey when such agencies were duty. ~ July 21, 1964, would have provided under the jurisdiction of a military de­ . The bill as passed by the House on permanent authority to the Army and partment. November 18, 1963, accomplishes the Air Force to effect Reserve officer promo­ The bill as passed by the House ac­ purpose .for which the bill was intro­ tions in the unit promotion system with­ complished the purpose of the legislation duced and clearly indicates the eligibil­ out regard to the statutory grade ceilings. and provided that such service could be ity of Guard personnel for the protective The bill, as amended by the Senate on credited both retroactively and prospec­ provisions of the law while participating August 31, 1964, simply extended the tively. The Department of Defense ad­ in authorized training functions beyond former temporary authority for the De"." vised the committee that it had no .ob- the 48 unit drills and 15 days' training partment of the Army and the Air Force jection to the bill. . now specifically authorized by law (32 to effect unit promotions without regard The Senate amended the bill to permit u.s.c. 502, 504). to statutory grade ceilings until July l, the retroactive crediting of such service; The Department of Defense urged 1965. This is the action recommended however, it deleted the prospective ap­ passage of the legislation. by the Department of Defense. plication of this provision. The Senate The Senate, on September 15, 1964, It is recommended that the House ac­ explained that it would be unwise to passed H.R. 2512 with a number of tech­ cept the Senate amendment since it will make provision for crediting future serv­ nical amendments. The technical assure the Army and the Air Force of ice since the conditions and circum­ amendments effected no substantive authority to continue unit 'promotfoiis stances surrounding such future service change to the bill and were simply de­ until July 1, 1965. cannot be known at this time. signed to clarify the eligibility of Na­ The SPEAKER. Is there objection to The basic purpose of the original legis­ tional Guard personnel to statutory dis­ tlie request of the gentleman from Loui- lation as passed by the House is also ability protection, and so forth, while siana? · incorporated in the Senate amendment. performing training duty beyond regular There was no objection. Therefore, it is recommended that the drill periods or while in attendance at The Senate amendment was concurred House accept the Senate amendment. schools. in. The SPEAKER. Is there objection to It is recommended that the Hotise ·ac­ - A motion to reconsider was laid on the the request of the gentleman from Lou­ cept the Senate amendments since they table. isiana? make no practical substantive change There was no objection. in the bill. REMOVAL OF FLIGHT HAZARD AT The Senate amendment was con­ The SPEAKER. Is there objection to the request of the gentleman from U.S. NAVAL AIR STATION, NOR­ curred in. FOLK, VA. A motion to reconsider was laid on the Louisiana? table. There was no objection. Mr. HARDY. Mr. Speaker, I ask The Senate amendments were con­ unanimous consent to take from the curred in. Speaker's desk the bill CH.R. 12308) to STATUS OF MEMBERS OF NATIONAL A motion to reconsider was laid on the authorize removal of a fiight hazard at GUARD AT NATIONAL GUARD table. the U.S. Naval Air Station, Norfolk, Va., SCHOOLS with a Senate amendment thereto, and Mr. HEBERT. Mr. Speaker, I ask PROMOTION OF QUALIFIED RE­ concur in the Senate amendment. unanimous consent to take from the SERVE OFFICERS OF THE ARMY The Clerk read the title of the blll. Speaker's desk the bill CH.R. 2512) to The Clerk r~ad the Senate amendment AND THE AIR FORCE TO EXISTING as follows: clarify the status of members of the UNIT VACANCIES National Guard while attending or in­ Strike out all after the enacting clause structing at National Guard schools es­ Mr. HEBERT. Mr. Speaker, I ask and insert "That the Secretary of the NaVj tablished under the authority of the Sec­ unanimous consent to take from the is hereby authorized to remove an existing 2501) · flight hazard at the Naval Air Station, Nor­ retary of the Army or Secretary of the Speaker's desk the bill (H.R. to folk, Virginia; but no funds may be ex­ Air Force, as the case may be, and for authorize the promotion of qualified Re­ pended for such purpose unless specifically other purposes, with Senate amend­ serve officers of the Army and the Air appropriated for such purpose." ments thereto, and concur in the Senate Force to existing unit vacancies, with a amendments. Senate amendment thereto, and concur The SPEAKER. Is there objection to The Clerk read the title of the bill. in the Senate amendment. the request of the gentleman from Vir­ The Clerk read the Senate amend­ The Clerk read the title of the bill. ginia? ments, as follows: The Clerk read the Senate amendment, There was no objection. The Senate amendment was concurred Page 1, line 8, strike out all after "Guard" as follows: over to and including "(a)."" in line 2 Strike out all after the enacting clause and in. on page 2 and insert "may-". insert "That clauses (6) and (48), section 1, A motion to reconsider was laid on the Page 2, after line 2, insert: of the Act of June 30, 1960, Public Law 86- table. "(1) without his con.Sent, but with the 559 (74 Stat. 264), are each amended by pay and allowances provided by law; or striking out 'July l, 1964' in the last sentence "(2) with his consent, either with or and inserting 'July 1, 1965' in place thereof. FOREIGN SERVICE ANNUITY AD­ without pay and allowances; "SEC. 2. Section 3383 ( e) of title 10, United JUSTMENT ACT OF 1964 be ordered to perform training or other duty States Code, is amended by striking out 'July .Mr. HAYS. Mr. Speaker, I call up in addition to that pr.escribed under subsec­ l, 1964' and inserting 'July l, 1965' in place the conference report on the bill CS. tion (a). Duty without pay shall be con­ thereof." 745) to provide for adjustments in an­ sidered for all purposes as if it were duty Mr. HEBERT. Mr. Speaker, I ask nuities under the Foreign Service Re­ with pay." unanimous consent to extend my remarks tirement and Disability System, a;nd ask Mr. HEBERT. Mr. Speaker, I ask at this point in the RECORD. unanimous consent that the statement unanimous consent to extend my remarks The SPEAKER. Is there objection of the managers on the part of the House at this point in the RECORD. · to the request ·of the gentleman from be read in lieu of the report. The SPEAKER. Is there objection Louisiana? - The Clerk read the title of the blll. to the request of the gentleman from There was no objection. The SPEAKER. Is there objection Louisiana? Mr. HEBERT. Mr. Speaker, the bill to the request of the gentleman from There was no objection. authorizes the Army and Air Force to Ohio? Mr. HEBERT. Mr. Speaker, the pur­ continue to exceed present statutory There was no objection. pose of this legislation is to clearly in- grade ceilings on the number of Reserve The Clerk read the statement. · 23174 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD - HOUSE September 30 The conference report and statement he "Would have received during such period participant making such election shall be had he elected a survivor annuity of $2,400 reduced by 2¥2 per centum of any amount are as follows: per annum on October 16, 1960. The Secre­ up to $2,400 she specifies as the base for CONFERENCE REPORT (H. REPT. No. 1898) tary of State may permit the payment re­ the survivor benefits plus 10 per centum of The committee of conference on the dis­ quired by this subsection to be made in in­ any amount over $2,400 so specified. agreeing votes of the two Houses on the stallments of not less than $25 per month. " '(2) At the time of retirement, the an­ amendment of the House to the bill (S. 745) In any case in which the Secretary permits nuity of each married male participant com­ to provide for adjustments in annuities payment in monthly installments, the puted as prescribed in paragraph (a) of this under the Foreign Service retirement and monthly annuity of the annuitant shall be section shall be reduced by $300 to provide disability system, having met, after full and reduced by. the amount of such installment for his surviving wife a minimum annuity free conference, have agreed to recommend until the required amount has been paid into of $2,400; except that, if his annuity is more and do recommend to their respective Houses the Foreign Service Retirement and Dis­ than $4,800, he may elect up to 50 per cen­ as follows: ability Fund or until the date of his death, tum of such annuity for his surviving wife, That the Senate recede from its disagree­ whichever first occurs: and if the latter date and if such election is made, his annuity ment to the amendment of the House and first occurs any remaining portion of such re­ shall be further reduced by 10 per centum P.gree to the same with an amendment as quired amount shall be deemed to have been of the difference between $4,800 and the base follows: In lieu of the matter proposed to paid into such Fund as of that date. he specifies for the survivor benefit.' be inserted by the House amendment insert "SEC. 3. If a former participant whose "(2) The first sentence of section 832(b) the following: service as a class 4 Foreign Service omcer was of such Act (22 U.S.C. 1082(b)) is amended "That this Act may be cited as the 'For­ terminated prior to October 16, 1960, and by inserting immediately before the period eign Service Annuity Adjustment Act of who elected a deferred annuity, dies before at the end thereof the following: '; except 1964'. becoming eligible to receive an annuity, the that the annuity of any widow shall not be "SEC. 2. (a) Annuities paid from the For­ benefit of the surviving widow, if she was less than $2,400'. eign Service retirement and disability fund eligible under the terms of the law in effect "(3) At the end of title VIII of such Act on the date of enactment of this Act, based upon his separation from the Service, shall add the following: on service performed by annuitants which not be less than $2,400 per annum. " 'PART J--COST-OF-LIVING ADJUSTMENTS OP In terminated prior to October 16, 1960, shall "SEC. 4. any case in which an annuitant ANNUITIES who retired prior to October 16, 1960, dies be adjusted under the provisions of section "'SEC. 882. (a) On the basis of determina­ 821(b) of the Foreign Service Act of 1946, as before the date of enactment of this Act, leaving a widow to whom he was married tion made by the Civil Service Commission amended, relating to the formula for re­ pursuant to section 18 of the Civil Service duction in annuity to provide for a surviving at time of retireme.nt who ls not entitled to receive an annuity under the Foreign Serv­ Retirement Act, as amended, pertaining to widow, as though such provisions had been per centum change in the price index, the in effect on the date of the annuitant's sepa­ ice Retirement and Disab111ty System, and who is not receiving benefits as a widow following adjustments shall be made: ration from the Service, or, in the case of " ' ( 1) Effective April 1, 1964, if the change any annuitant who makes an election undei: under the Federal Employees' Compensation Act, the Secretary of State shall grant such in the price index from 1962 to 1963 shall paragraph (1) or (2) of this subsection, in have equaled a rise of at least 3 per centum, accordance with the following: widow, whether remarried or not, an an­ nuity of $2,400 per annum. each annuity payable from the fund which "(1) An annuitant who at time of retire­ has a commencing date earlier than Janu­ ment was married to a wife who is still "SEC. 5. The annuity of each widow sur­ vivor annuitant who, on the date of enact­ ary 2, 1963, shall be increased by the per living (and to whom he is married on the centum rise in the price index adjusted to date of enactment of this Act), and for ment of this Act, is receiving a survivor an­ nuity from the Foreign Service Retirement the nearest one-tenth of 1 per centum. whom he has not elected a widow survivor "' (2) Effective April 1 of any year other benefit before such date of enactment, may, and Disab111ty Fund of less than $2,400 per annum is hereby increased to $2,400 per than 1964 after the price index change shall within one hundred and twenty days after have equaled a rise of at least 3 per centum, such date of enactment, elect to provide a annum. "SEC. 6. The annuity benefits elected or pro­ each annuity payable from the fund which widow survivor benefit of $2,400 per annum. has a commencing date earlier than January The annuity of an annuitant who makes an vided with respect to any widow under sec­ tion 2, 3, 4, or 5 of this Act shall be in lieu 2 of the preceding year shall be increased election under this paragraph shall be re­ by the per centum rise in the price index duced by $300 per annum. of any annuity benefits to which such widow otherwise would be entitled as the widow adjusted to the nearest one-tenth of 1 per "(2) An annuitant whb at time of retire­ of the Foreign Service omcer with respect to centum. ment was married to a wife who is still living whom such annuity benefits are so elected "'(b) Eligib111ty for an annuity increase (and to whom he is married on the date of or provided. under this section shall be governed by the enactment of this Act) and for whom he "SEC. 7. Any increase, adjustment, or grant commencing date of each annuity payable has elected, before such date of enactment, of an annuity under section 2, 4, or 5 of this from the fund as of the effective date of an a widow survivor benefit of less than $2,400 Act shall commence on the first day of the increase, except as follows: per annum, may, within one hundred and month following the expiration of the 120- "'(1) Effective from the date of the first twenty days after such date of enactment, day period beginning on the date of enact­ increase under this section, an annuity pay­ elect to provide a widow survivor benefit of ment of this Act, and the monthly rate pay­ able from the fund to an annuitant's sur­ $2,400 per annum. The annuity of an an­ able shall be fixed at the nearest dollar. vivor (other than a child entitled under sec­ nuitant who makes an election under this "SEC. 8. Annuity benefits provided by this tion 821 ( c) ) , which annuity commenced the paragraph shall be reduced by $300 per an­ Act shall be paid from the Foreign Service day after the annuitant's death, shall be in­ num in lieu of any reductions of his annuity Retirement and Disability Fund; except that, creased as provided in subsection (a) ( 1) or in effect on the date of enactment of this no part of such Fund shall be applied toward (a) (2) if the eommencing date of annuity to Act because of elections ma.de by him before the payment of any benefits under section the annuitant was earlier than January 2 such date of enactment in connection with 2, 4, or 5 of this Act until an appropriation of the year preceding the first increase. the provision of a widow survivor annuity. is made to such fund in an amount which "'(2) Efl'ective from its commencing date, "(b) If an annuitant referred to in para­ the Secretary of the Treasury estimates to an annuity payable from the fund to an an­ graph (a) (1) or (a) (2) of this section dies be necessary to prevent an increase in the nuitant's survivor (other than a child en­ within one hundred and twenty days after unfunded liab111ty to such fund for the first titled under section 821(c)), which annuity the date of enactment of this Act, without fiscal year . during which such benefits are commences the day after the annuitant's having made an election under such para­ payable. death and after the effective date of the first graph (a) (1) or (a) (2), his surviving widow "SEC. 9. Title VIII of the Foreign Service increase under this section, shall be increased shall be paid the greater of- Act of 1946, as amended, is amended as fol­ by the total per centum increase the an­ "(1) $2,400; or lows: nuitant was receiving under this section at "(2) the annuity to which she may be "(1) Section 82l(b) of such Act (22 U.S.C. death. entitled from the Foreign Service Retirement 1076(b)) is amended to read as follows: "'(3) For purposes of computing an an­ and Disab111ty Fund as his widow under any "'(b) (1) At the time of retirement, any nuity which commences after the effective provision of law in effect on the date of the married female participant may elect to re­ date of the first increase under this section death of the annuitant. ceive a reduced annuity and to provide for to a child under section 821 ( c), the items "(c) Notwithstanding the foregoing pro­ an annuity payable to her husband, com­ $600, $720, $1,800, and $2,160 appearing in visions of this section, each annuitant who mencing on the ·date following such partici­ section 821(c) shall be increased by the total makes an election under paragraph ( 1) of pant's death and terminating upon the death per centum increase allowed and in force subsection (a) shall pay into the Foreign of such surviving husband. The annuity under this section and, in case of a deceased Service Retirement and Disab111ty Fund an payable to the surviving husband after such annuitant, the items 40 per centum and 50 amount equal to the amount by which (A) participant's death shall be 50 per centum per centum appearing ln section 821(c) shall the total annuity received by the annuitant of the amount of the participant's annuity be increased by the total per centum in­ during the period beginning October 16, 1960, computed as prescribed in paragraph (a) crease allowed and in force under this sec­ and ending on the effective date of any of this section, up to the full amount· of tion to the annuitant at death. Effective adjustment in his annuity pursuant to such such annuity specified by her as the base !or from the date of the first increase under this · election exceeds (B) the total annuity which the survivor benefits. The annuity of the section, the provisions of this paragraph 1964 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD - HOUSE 23175 shall apply as if such first increaae were in vivor annuity under the conference substi­ gentleman from Ohio [Mr. HAYS] has effect with respect to computation of a tute would be required to pay into the retire­ child's annuity under section 82l(c) which ment fund the sum of $300 per year covering correctly stated the facts with respect commenced between January 2 of the year the period from October 16, 1960, to the ef­ to the action of the conferees and the preceding the first increase and the effective fective date of his election. Under the lan­ contents of the bill. The bill will apply date of the first increase. guage of the conference substi.tute such elec­ to a very limited number of persons. I "'(c) No increase in annuity provided by tion must be made within 120 days from the believe 354 is the maximum number that this section shall be computed on any addi­ effective date of the bill. Repayment may be can be affected. It is a somewhat techni­ tional annuity purchased at retirement by made at the rate of not less than $25 per cal piece of legislation. It remedies a voluntary contributions. month or in a lump sum. Should the retired situation which is in existence. I think "'(d) No increase in annuity provided by officer die before he has completed repay­ this section shall apply to amounts paid ment, the widow would not be held liable for it is proper legislation, and I join the under authority of section 5 of Public Law the unpaid balance. If the 177 retired offi­ gentleman in asking that it be adopted. 84-503, as amended, section 4 of the Foreign cers covered by this provision avail them­ Mr. HAYS. Mr. Speaker, I move the Service Annuity Adjustment Act of 1964, selves of its benefits, their payments into the previous question on the conference or ariy other law authorizing annuity grants fund would total about $212,000. report. to widows. Both the Senate bill and the House amend­ The previous question was ordered. " ' ( e) The monthly installment of an­ ment authorized the Secretary of State to nuity after adjustment under this section grant an annuity of $2,400 to widows of de­ The conference report was agreed to. shall be fixed at the nearest dollar.' " ceased annuitants who failed to ·provide for A motion to reconsider was laid on the And the House agree to the same. a survivor annuity if such widows have not table. WAYNE L. HAYS, been granted annuities under previous legis­ EDNA F. KELLY, lation. There are 27 widows in this category. CLEMENT J. ZABLOCKI, The Senate bill disqualified a widow for an PRINTING OF REPORT OF MEETING E. Ross ADAIR, annuity under this provision if she was re­ OF AMERICAN INSTRUCTORS OF VERNON W. THOMSON, ceiving benefits under the Federal Employees Managers on the Part of the House. Compensation Act as the widow of a Foreign THE DEAF J. W. FuLBRIGHT, Service officer or anyone else. Mr. HAYS. Mr. Speaker, by direction JOHN SPARKMAN, The House amendment disqualified a widow of the Committee on House Administra­ HUBERT H. HUMPHREY, only if she was receiving benefits under the tion, I call up Senate Concurrent Reso­ BOURKE B. HICKENLOOPER, Federal Employees Compensation Act as the widow of the Foreign Service officer. lution .78 and ask for its immediate con­ GEORGE D. AIKEN, sideration. Managers on the Part of the senate. The substitute agreed to in conference fol- lows the language of the Senate bill. The Clerk read the Senate concurrent STATEMENT WAYNE L. HAYS, resolution, as follows: The managers on the part of the House at EDNA F. KELLY, Resolved by the Senate (the House of Rep­ the conference on the disagreeing votes of CLEMENT J. ZABLOCKI, resentatives concurring), That the report of the two Houses on ·the amendment of the E. Ross ADAIR, the proceedings of the International Con­ House to the bill (S. 745) to provide for ad­ VERNON W. THOMSON, gress on Education of the Deaf, and of the justments in annuities under the Foreign Managers on the Part of the House. forty-first meeting of the Convention of Service retirement and disability system, sub­ American Instructors of the Deaf, held in mit the following statement in explanation Mr. HAYS. Mr. Speaker, this is a Washington, District of Columbia, in June of the effect of the action agreed upon by the unanimous report. In addition to my­ 1963, be printed with illustrations as a conferees and recommended in the accom­ self, the conferees were Mrs. KELLY, Mr. Senate document; and that five thousand panying conference report: ZABLOCKI, Mr. ADAIR, and Mr. THOMSON additional copies be printed for the use of The House amendment struck out all of of Wisconsin. ·I want to pay tribute to the Joint Committee on Printing. the Senate bill after the enacting clause and inserted a substitute text. all of the conferees who are also mem­ The Senate concurrent resolution was With respect to the amei:idment of the bers of the subcommittee that worked concurred in. House to the text of the Senate bill, the on the bill. They were diligent in their A motion to reconsider was laid on the committee of conference recommends that attendance at the hearings. They played table. the Senate recede from its disagreement to an active part in writing the bill. We the amendment of the House with an amend­ came out with what we thought was a ment which is a substitute for both the text pretty good piece of legislation. PRINTING AS A HOUSE DOCUMENT of the Senate bill and the text of the House There were eight points of disagree­ "COMPILATION OF SOCIAL SECU­ amendment and that the House agree to the same. ment between the Senate and the House. RITY LAWS" The bill as agreed to in conference follows The Senate receded on six points. The Mr. HAYS. Mr. Speaker, by direction closely the substitute amendment which the House accepted the Senate language on of the Committee on House Administra­ House made to the Senate bill. one item dealing with widows, which dis­ tion, i call up House Resolution 856 and Except for clerical and minor drafting qualifies a widow from receiving a grant ask for its immediate consideration. changes, the differences between the House if she is receiving Federal Employees' The Clerk read the resolution, as fol­ amendment and the substitute agreed to in Compensation Act benefits as the widow lows: conference are noted below. of the Foreign Service officer or anyone The Senate bill provided that a Foreign else. The major difference concerned Resolved, That the compilation of social Service officer who retired before October 16, security laws, prepared by the Social Secu­ 1960, and did not elect a survivor annuity 177 annuitants who made no provision rity Administration for the use of the Com­ could elect such an annuity if he paid into for a widow's annuity. We accepted part mittee on Ways and Means, be printed as a the Foreign Service retirement and disability of the Senate language which requires House document; and that two thousand fund the full amount that would have been that if they elect a survivor's annuity of additional copies be printed of which one deducted from his annuity from the date of $2,400 at the more favorable cost avail­ thousand shall be for the use of the Com­ his retirement. In addition his annuity able since 1960, they will have to make mittee on Ways and Means, two hundred would have been reduced by the amount he a repayment back as far as 1960 of $300 copies shall be for the use of the Senate Com­ would pay for a survivor annuity under the a year. The repayment may be in a mittee on Finance, and eight hundred copies more liberal provisions of law that became shall be for the use of the House Document effective on October 16, 1960. lump sum or at the rate of $25 per Room. month. The House amendment did not provide for The resolution was agreed to. payment into the fund of sums covering If they make such an election and if past periods. For a $2,400 survivor annuity the wife dies before the retired Foreign A motion to reconsider was laid on the the annuitant would pay $300 per year as Service officer completes the repayments, table. computed under the formula in effect since the widow is relieved of any liability for October 16, 1960. the unpaid balance. This repayment is PRINTING OF "OBLIGATIONS FOR The managers on the part of the House in addition to the annuitant's current RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT, agreed that Foreign Service offi.cers who re­ payment of $300 for a survivor annuity. tired before October 16, 1960, and who made Mr. Speaker, I urge acceptance of the AND RESEARCH AND DEVELOP­ no election to provide an anµuity for their MENT PLANT'' widows should be permitted to elect an an­ conference report. I yield to the gentle­ nuity of $2,400 at the current cost of such man from Indiana [Mr. ADAIR]. Mr. HAYS. Mr. Speaker, by direc­ an annuity; i.e., $300 per annum. In addi­ Mr. ADAIR. Mr. Speaker, if the gen­ tion of the Committee on House Ad­ tion each annuitant who elects a $2,400 sur- tleman will yield, let me say that the ministration, I call up House Resolution CX--1457 23176 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD - HOUSE September 30 877 and ask for its immediate considera­ The concurrent resolution was agreed Mr. ALBERT. Mr. Speaker, I move a tion. to. call of the House. The Clerk read the resolution, as fol­ A motion to reconsider was laid on the A call of the House was ordered. lows: table. The Clerk called the roll, and the fol­ Resolved, That there be printed for the lowing Members failed to answer to their use of the Committee on Science and "CATALOG OF FEDERAL AIDS TO names: Astronautics, House of Representatives, one [Roll No. 263] thousand two hundred additional copies of STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS" Abbitt Gibbons Pilcher the study entitled "Obligations for Research Mr. HAYS. Mr. Speaker, by direction Alger Gill Pillion and Development, and Research and Develop­ Aspinall Grant Powell of the Committee on House Administra­ Avery Griffi.ths Pucinski ment Plant". tion, I call up the concurrent resolution Becker Hagan, Ga. Reifel The resolution was agreed to. (S. Con. Res. 96) and ask for its imme­ Berry Hansen Riehlman Betts Harvey, Ind. Rivers, Alaska A motion to reconsider was laid on the diate consideration. Blatnik Healey Rivers, S.C. table. The Clerk read as follows: Bolton, Hoffman Rostenkowski Resolved by the Senate (the House of Rep­ Frances P. Horton Roudebush Bolton, Hull St. George PRINTING. OF "IMMIGRATION HEAR­ resentatives concurring), That there be Oliver P. Jones, Ala. St Germain printed for the. use of the Senate Committee Brademas Kee Schadeberg INGS BEFORE SUBCOMMITTEE on Government Operations eighteen thou­ Brock Kilburn Schenck NO. 1 OF THE COMMITTEE ON THE sand additional copies of its committee print Bromwell King, Calif. Schwengel JUDICIARY, HOUSE OF REPRE­ of the Eighty-eighth Congress, second ses­ Brown, Ohio Knox Scott sion, entitled "Cata.log of Federal Aids to Buckley Landrum Selden SENTATIVES, PARTS 1, 2, AND 3" Burton, Calif. Lankford Sheppard State and Local Governments", a study pre­ Carey Latta Shriver Mr. HAYS. Mr. Speaker, by direction pared by the Legislative Reference Service of Clancy Leggett Smith, Calif. of the Committee on House Administra­ the Library of Congress for the Subcommittee Clausen, Lesinski Snyder tion, I call up House Concurrent Resolu­ on Intergovernmental Relations. Don H. McC'ulloch Staebler Clawson, Del Mcintire Staft'ord tion 358 and ask for its immediate con­ The concurrent resolution was agreed Davis, Ga. MacGregor Stratton sideration. to. Davis, Tenn. Martin, Mass. Sullivan The Clerk read the resolution, as fol­ Dawson Martin, Nebr. Taft A motion to reconsider was laid on the Denton Matsunaga Talcott lows: table. Derounian Matthews Thompson, La. Resolved, by the House of Representatives Devine Meader Thompson, N.J. (the Senate concurring), That there be · Diggs Michel Thompson, Tex. "INDEX OF U.S. DEFENSE POLICIES Downing Miller, N.Y. Toll printed for the use of the Committee on the Dulski Montoya Tupper Judiciary, House of Representatives, five FROM WORLD WAR II THROUGH Edmondson Morris Ullman thousand additional copies each, to be 1963" Fascell Morrison Weltner printed concurrently with the publications Flynt Morton White entitled "Immigration Hearings Before Sub­ Mr. HAYS. Mr. Speaker, by direction Ford O'Hara, Mich. Willis committee No. 1 of the Committee on the of the Committee on House Administra­ Fraser Patman Wilson, Ind. Judiciary, House of Representatives, parts 1, tion, I call up the resolution (H. Res. Fulton, Tenn. Pickle W)man 2, and 3", Eighty-eighth Congress, second 889) and ask for its immediate consid­ The SPEAKER. On this rollcall 319 session. eration. Members have answered to their names, With the following committee amend­ The Clerk read as follows: a quorum. ment: Resolved, That the document entitled "In­ By unanimous consent, further pro­ Resolved by the House of Representatives dex of United States Defense Policies From ceedings under the call were dispensed (the Senate concurring), That there be World War II Through 1963" prepared by with. printed for the use of the Committee on the Charles H. Donnelly, Library of Congress, be printed as a House document. Judiciary, House of Representatives, five FOREIGN ASSISTANCE ACT OF 1964 thousand additional copies of part 1, "Im­ The resolution was agreed to. migration Hearings Before Subcommittee A motion to reconsider was laid on the Mr. MORGAN. Mr. Speaker, I ask No. 1 of the Committee on the Judiciary, table. unanimous consent to take from the House of Representatives; and five thousand Speaker's table the bill Alabama. Mr. maps, special series 1 through 16, inclusive, present. Speaker, I move that the House resolve for the use of the House Committee on the The SPEAKER. Evidently a quorum itself into the Committee of the Whole Judiciary. is not present. House on the State of the Union for the 1964 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD - HOUSE 23177 consideration of the bill c1a~ion, expressing support of care of our current requirements. this legislation. Dr. Minton's letter is Optometry is licensed as a health pro­ pointed out to us the costs an optometrist as follows: fession in all the 50 States, the outlying will face during the period immediately after his graduation in setting up his THE ALABAMA OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION, territories, and the District of Columbia. May 21, 1964. The costs and needs for training of an practice, as follows: Re H.R. 8546. optometric student are comparable to The cost of establishing an optometric Hon. KENNETH A. ROBERTS, those of medicine, dentistry, and oste­ practice today is not insignificant. To prop­ Subco"!"mitee on Health of the House Com­ opathy, which are the only professions erly equip a new otHce today wm run in the mittee on Interstate and Foreign Com- neighborhood of $12,000. 7!1-erce, House of Representatives, Wash­ now listed under the loan provisions of Now, this is easy to break down, and I the Health Professions Educational As­ ington, D.C. have a list of equipment that one of the DEAR KENNETH: I want to take this op­ sistance Act, which is Public Law 88-129. leading optical supply companies has pro­ portunity and means to again thank you for Until passage of Public Law 88-129, all vided me with that totals up to $12,162. I introducing this amendment to Public Law students of the health professions were have pictures here of some of the equipment 88-129 so that the loan provision of the eligible to obtain loans under the Na­ such as the ophthalmic chair which runs Health Professions Education Assistance Act $2,800, projector chart which is around $350, of 1963 might be available to optometry stu­ tional Defense Education Act. The a troposcope which is a diagnostic and train­ average National Defense Education Act dents. ing device for binocularity problems which As you know, we have no optometry college loan to students of medicine, dentistry, runs close to $700, a radiuscope for contact osteopathy, and optometry were ap­ lens analysis, a simple trial frame which, it is in Alabama and our State government pro­ proximately the same regardless of the hard to believe, runs $90 now. vides no support whatsoever to our students A minimum possible setup for the new of optometry, who must go into other States health profession chosen as a career by for their education. Net result of this is the students. With the exception that graduate will approximate $7,000. This would be using secondhand equipment that is still the fact that some 17 Alabama counties do 30 percent of all osteopathic students functional, a minimal reception area, and so n~t have the full-time services of an optome­ received National Defense Education Act forth. trist. This dire shortage of optometrists is loans, the same approximate percentage Now, I have not mentioned any of the on the increase as far as Alabama is concerned of students in the health professions special equipment that would be required for and we see little hope for improvement took advantage of these loans, whether contact lens work. The diagnostic sets, and for the future except through this and other they studied medicine, dentistry, or other devices to do this properly, will run worthy legislation. optometry. $700 to $800. An eikonometer, which is a Again, thank you for all your past efforts device for determining relative size of the on behalf of optometry. Thank you for call­ We are not giving a new group of two retinal images, a condition called ing the May 26 subcommittee hearing on this students a new loan program. Under aniseikonia, requires an instrument that b111. May I ask that this letter be included this bill we are only transferring a group costs over $1,000; the new electronic tonom­ in the records of this hearing? from one loan program to another pro­ eter, which enables the optometrist to most Yol.trs most sincerely, gram which is far more suitable to the accurately measure the intraocular pressure. FRANKLIN C. MINTON, 0.D., health requirements of our Nation. We of the eye, runs $1,875. The figure $12,000 President. have a Health Professions Educational truly is probably quite conservative. Mr. Chairman, there is much more Assistance Act. Optometry is a health Of course, after getting this large amount of money together to properly equip the that I could say about this legislation profession. This Congress would be in­ office, the optometrist then must go through . but I know that some 30 Members have consistent if it did not place the opto­ the period of establishing himself as any introduced bills on this matter and many metric student in the appropriate cate­ other professional man must. This period of them would like to be heard on this gory for loans to pursue his education. may take several months or it may take sev- bill. 23178 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-· HOUSE September 30 Mr. QUIE. Mr. Chairman, will the that this is a just and proper piece of legislation if they were satisfied with the · gentleman yield? legislation. present setup. Mt. ROBERTS of Alabama. I yield to Mr. QUIE. Mr. Chairman, if the Mrs. GREEN of Oregon. Mr. Chair­ the gentleman from Minnesota. gentleman will yield further, what makes man, if the gentleman will yield further, Mr. QUIE. Mr. Chairman, I would it difficult for an optometrist to pay back the fact is that the optometrists have like to ask the gentleman what is the his loan after he has had a year? He borrowed under the National Defense need for this other than that the optom­ does not go into a residency, as a doctor Education Act for the last 6 years. etrists want to be listed in former H.R. does. He goes into the practice of his Mr. ROBERTS of Alabama. That is 12 with the doctors and dentists, and so profession. true. forth. What other purpose is there? I Mr. ROBERTS of Alabama. Not nec­ Mrs. GREEN of Oregon. If the gen­ understand, according to the letter from essarily. It depends upon what part of tleman will yield further, is it not also the Secretary of HEW, Mr. Celebrezze, optometry he goes into. He may spe­ true that whereas only 8 percent of the that he is opposed to it. He says that cialize just as the doctor may specialize. general students in the colleges have they can get sufficient loans now under A doctor may come out as a general prac­ borrowed under the National Defense the National Defense Education Act. He titioner or if he wants to specialize he Education Act, 14 percent of the op­ refers to the National Defense Education may continue his studies. The same is tometry students have borrowed, or about Act and prior to the changes that we ex­ true of an optometrist. twice as many percentagewise across the pect to come about with the action in Mr. QUIE. If an optometrist secures country? amendment of the National Defense Edu­ a loan under the National Defense Edu­ Mr. ROBERTS of Alabama. Well, I cation Act program this year, all the cation Act and goes into further training believe there is some dispute about that loans will be increased to $2,500 a year, and then he specializes, he may extend figure. I had it called to my attention under National Defense Education Act. the moratorium on his loan until he has the other day. I am under the impres­ Mr. ROBERTS of Alabama. Mr. finished that training. sion that the American Optometric As­ Chairman, regardless of the position of Mr. ROBERTS of Alabama. Mr. sociation is somewhat unimpressed with the Secretary of Health, Education, and Chairman, I cannot tell the gentleman that figure. Welfare, we know that we have one much more than I have already as to Later on in the debate I shall try to optometrist to about 11,000 of our pop­ why they do not want to come under the get that material. I do not have it at ulation. We have one medical doctor to National Defense Education Act pro­ the desk with me at the present time. about 841 people. So we did not need gram, except that I think, in addition to Mrs. GREEN of Oregon. If the gen­ any great, long study by the Secretary the above reasons, it is a matter of tleman will yield further-- to tell us that we need more optometr"ists. recognition to them. They feel that they Mr. ROBERTS of Alabama. I am glad Secondly, under the National Defense are in a health profession and that they to yield further to the gentlewoman from Education Act program, an optometrist should be so recognized. Oregon. would have to start paying his loan back I think they should be so recognized, Mrs. GREEN ·of Oregon. These are within a year after he completed his pro­ because these people are the first ones the figures which the Office of Educa­ fessional education. who catch defects in vision and they pass tion has furnished the committee, that Mr. Chairman, let me say this to the it on to the ophthalmologists and others 8 percent of the general students have gentleman. There is a great deal of dif­ who can do something about it. borrowed under the National Defense Ed­ ference in the way an otpometrist starts These are the people who are at the ucation Act and 14 percent of the op­ out and the manner in which a medical grassroots and who treat at least 70 tometry students have borrowed under doctor starts out. The doctor can go percent of the people who go for better the program. into a hospital, or he can go into a mili­ eye care. If the gentleman will yield further, I tary program and can get his internship Mr. QUIE. Mr. Chairman, if the gen­ have a couple of other questions which and residency at the expense of the Fed­ tleman will yield further, how can you I would like to direct to him. eral Government, with equipment fur­ get more people to enter the field of op­ It is true, is it not, that the Depart­ nished by the services, if he prefers that tometry if they receive their loan under ment of Health, Education, and Welfare route. If he goes into private practice the same program that the doctors do is opposed to this legislation? he has avanable to him hospitals that are than if they got the same amount of Mr. ROBERTS of Alabama. Well, I fully equipped. An optometrist has to money under National Defense Educa­ do not know whether one can say they buy his own equipment. So there is a tion Act? are opposed to it or not. They did not great need, we think, for more flexibility The National Defense Education Act have any figures, although they knew and more room in which to pay back the does not tell the health professions peo­ that this group had been included in the loan. ple to borrow the money for them. construction provisions when we passed Then, too, I think-and the gentleman Mr. ROBERTS of Alabama. The gen­ H.R. 12. And, if they do not have the may disagree with what I am about to tleman asked me a question and I shall figures, I think they should have had the say, but this goes back to the matter of try to answer it. figures and we so told them when they who should do this, whether the Labor The fact of the matter is that I am came before our committee, because they and Education Committee should do it, not contending this is any panacea or knew this was one of the problems that or not. The gentleman says that is not that it will fill the needs. I am saying had to be met. The members of our true. But the fact of the matter is, every they are not doing it under the present committee-and I was one of them­ fight we have had has aris,en out of a situation. There must be some good were quite exercised about this, and difference in philosophy. We say that reason for it. Perhaps it is known or rightly so I believe, because they did not optometry is a health profession. We perhaps it is not known to the rest of the have some investigation made of the think we have adequately demonstrated people engaged in this type of work. situation. that in our hearings. The gentleman The fact of the matter is that something However-and I have had this experi­ says that the Education and Labor Com- is going to have to be tried in order to ence with departments many, many . mittee ought to have full jurisdiction correct the· situation . times, since many of the safety bills over all education. They fought us on Mrs. GREEN of Oregon. Mr. ·chair­ which I have had the honor of sponsoring title III in S. 1576, now Public Law 88- man, will the gentleman yield to me? and obtaining passage have met with 164, when we sought to educate· people in Mr. ROBERTS of Alabama. I yield opposition from the departments-I do the matter of rehabilitating the deaf and to the gentlewoman from Oregon. not feel that that is the final test. I the blind. Mrs. GREEN of Oregon. Do I under­ believe Congress ought to write the laws The gentleman said that that was not stand the gentleman to say that the op­ and not because someone down in the a health or a therapeutic matter. We tometry students ·do not want to come department does not want the law writ­ disagreed. We think that if the optom­ under the provisions of the National De­ ten. etrists want to come this way, we can fense Education Act? I might point out to the gentlewoman give them a little bit more time in which Mr. ROBERTS of Alabama. I have from Oregon that when we first started to pay back their loans. We think the not said that, except I do not think they in this session of Congress, the Depart­ need has been established and we feel would be making the effort to get this ment did not have an air pollution bill 1964 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD - HOUSE 23179 either and it did not come around to one Mrs. GREEN of Oregon. Then the Mr. ROBERTS of Alabama. That is until we had hearings in the House of same person would borrow for 3 or 4 correct. Representatives. We wrote the bill in years under the National Defense Edu­ Mr. HARRIS. Is it not true that our committee. They finally indorsed it cation Act and suddenly under your leg­ HEW failed to supply information show­ in the Senate. islation he would be no longer eligible ing that a need did not exist? So, I do not believe that is any argu­ under the National Defense Education Mr. ROBERTS of Alabama. That is ment against this bill at all. Act. Then he would have to make a correct. The request was made by the Mrs. GREEN of Oregon. If the gen­ new loan under a different loan pro­ gentleman from Florida [Mr. RoGERSJ. tleman will yield further, do I under­ gram in the same college under another Mr. HARRIS. Second, are we not now stand the gentleman to say he does not branch of the Federal Government. So extending to the students of optometry know whether the Department had come you are in effect requiring this one col­ the same rights, privileges and oppor­ out against it? lege to set up two loan programs to ac­ tunities, in order to meet the needs of Mr. ROBERTS of Alabama. They did commodate the same student. And you the country, as we have extended to not say. They did not seem to object are providing two different departments medical students, dental students, and too much to the legislation. They just or bureaus at the national level to pro­ students of osteopathy? said they did not have the figures on the vide loans for the same student to con­ Mr. ROBERTS of Alabama. That is need. tinue his education at the same college? what we hope to do here. I do not know how much more time we Mr. ROBERTS of Alabama. We did Mr. HARRIS. As to need, is it not should give people in the Department to that same thing for the doctors and den­ a fact that there are only approximately get these figures when I feel they would tists, and the gentlewoman agreed to the 17 ,000 practicing doctors of optometry? be something fairly easy to obtain. amendment that the distinguished gen­ Mr. ROBERTS of Alabama. That is Mrs. GREEN of Oregon. If the gen­ tleman from Arkansas offered on the correct. tleman from Alabama will yield further, floor to accomplish it for the nurses, if Mr. HARRIS. There are only 17 ,000 may I read from the report of your own I remember the situation correctly. optometrists to meet the needs of 192 committee-the Committee on Interstate Mrs. GREEN of Oregon. I was not million people. and Foreign Commerce in regard to this here when the nurses' bill went through Mr. ROBERTS of Alabama. That is question of loans to students of optome­ or I would have objected. As I have correct. try? said I see no point in adding to the ad­ Mr. HARRIS. Is that not what the This is a letter from Mr. Celebrezze, ministration costs at the Federal level record shows? the Secretary of the Department of and at the college level. Mr. ROBERTS of Alabama. That is Health, Education, and Welfare, and I Mr. ROBERTS of Alabama. I think what the record shows. quote: the gentlewoman will find she was here. Mr. HARRIS. Is it not also true that The gentleman offered his amendment Because of the relatively lower cost of edu­ it was estimated by everyone who pre­ cation to optometry students and because of after conference with the gentlewoman, sented the case to the committee that the adequacy of the national defense student and it was accepted by the House. we should have 30,000 optometrists to loan program to meet these requirements, . Mr. HARRIS. Mr. Chairman, will the meet the needs of the people, and then we believe that the new loan program for gentleman yield? there would be about 1 per 7,000 popu­ medical and dental students should not now Mr. ROBERTS of Alabama. I yield lation? be extended to cover students of optometry, to the gentleman from Arkansas. Mr. ROBERTS of Alabama. We had and we therefore recommend against the Mr. HARRIS. I think the gentleman enactment of 'H.R. 8522. testimony which I showed that we has in mind not the nurses' program but needed at least 1,000 graduate optome­ This is a different numbered bill, but the bill extending the National Defense trists a year and we are getting about it is the same bill which I understand the Education Act on which the conference half that number at the present time. gentleman is presenting today insofar report was just filed a few minutes ago. That was the amendment referred to in Mr. HARRIS. That is the actual rec­ as the substance of the legislation is con­ ord of what it is now. If something is cerned. the colloquy with the distinguished gen­ not done to meet the need we are going If the gentleman will yield for another tlewoman from Oregon. to have a shortage. Is it not a fact that question, in the same report is it not true Mr. ROBERTS of Alabama. I accept the record shows that there are two loan that the Bureau of the Budget also rec­ the gentleman's correction. programs, which were discussed a mo­ ommended against adoption of this par­ Mr. HARRIS. Since we are talking ment ago? The first, of course, is the ticular additional student loan pro­ about this, there seems to be quite a rec­ ord being matj.e. I think probably it program under Health Professions Edu­ gram? cational Assistance Act and the other Mr. ROBERTS of Alabama. I think would be advisable, if the gentleman will yield, to get some of these questions the National Defense Education Act? that is a true statement. However, I The Health Professions Act is specifically say again that is not controlling be­ straightened out a little bit. Let us take the position of the De­ intended for students seeking a career cause wf! are not asking for any more in a health profession, and students of money. We are asking to use a part of partment of HEW. Is it not a fact that the HEW witnesses insisted they did not optometry were omitted from the loan the money that has been appropriated program when it passed the Congress. to carry out H.R. 12. want the act to be extended any further than medical and dental students? That is true, is it not? Mrs. GREEN of Oregon. This is for Mr. ROBERTS of Alabama. . Yes. Mr. ROBERTS of Alabama. That is professional students? For their grad­ ·Mr. HARRIS. Is it not true that not­ correct. uate work? withstanding the position of HEW at Mr. HARRIS. Is it not also true that Mr. ROBERTS of Alabama. Yes. that time, pharmaceutical students and under the National Defense Education Mrs. GREEN of Oregon. When an a number of others considered to be in Act special consideration is required to optometry student starts his work at a the health profession were included in be given to, first, students with a supe­ college, during his first year where would the construction provisions of the orig­ rior academic background who express he get his loan money? inal act? a desire to teach in elementary or sec­ Mr. ROBERTS of Alabama. You Mr. ROBERTS of Alabama. That is ondary schools, and, second, students mean his first year of optometric grad­ true. whose academic background indicates a uate work? Mr. HARRIS. Is it not true that the superior capacity or preparation in sci­ Mrs. GREEN of Oregon. The first position of HEW at that time with re­ ence, mathematics, engineering, or a year of his college work. spect to those categories has been pre­ modern foreign language? Mr. ROBERTS of Alabama. I suppose cisely the same since, and this is still Mr. ROBERTS of Alabama. I am not he would get it under National Defense the position of HEW? an expert on the National Defense Edu­ Education Act. Mr. ROBERTS of Alabama. Yes. cation Act, but I think that is correct. Mrs. GREEN of Oregon. During the Mr. HARRIS. Is it not true that the Mr. HARRIS. I should like to ask the second year where would he get the subcommittee requested HEW to provide distinguished gentlewoman from Ore­ money for his loan? for the record information to substan­ gon if that is not true. Mr. ROBERTS of Alabama. I think tiate the position it had taken before Mrs. GREEN of Oregon. No. All of he could follow the same course. the committee? that language has been eliminated from 23180 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD - HOUSE September 30 the National Defense Education Act as it There is a table in the commitee re­ consln, Mr. HALPERN of New York, Mrs. passed the House. The conference report port on page 3 which shows the popula­ DWYER of New Jersey, Mr. LAIRD of Wiscon­ will be on the floor of the House tomor­ tion of the United States per licensed sin, and Mr. ROBISON of New York. row. So there is no special preference optometrist in 1958. These are the latest Mr. ROBERTS of Alabama. Mr. as the gentleman has just indicated. A figures which we had available to us, and Chairman, I yield such time as he may teacher, or student of law or engineer­ it is probable that the ratio of optome­ require to the gentleman from Florida ing or optometry or any other discipline trists to population has declined since [Mr. ROGERS]. is as eligible as the other for the loan that date. Mr. ROGERS of Florida. Mr. Chair­ as long as he needs the money to con­ This legislation would encourage stu­ man, I want to rise in SUPPort of this tinue his education. No optometry stu­ dents to take up the study of optometry, legislation. We have had very extensive dent has ever complained to me that he by providing additional financial assist­ hearings on this bill and have gone into has not been able to obtain a student ance to them through the student loan this two separate times that I know of loan. Their loans average $628. This program established under the Health personally. means many are much higher than that· Professions Educational Assistance Act. First of all, a need has been shown figure. Under this program, the Secretary of and I think this is a most important Mr. HARRIS. We must go by the Health, Education, and Welfare will be thing to consider-if there is a need or record. Let us see what the record is in authorized to enter into agreements with if there is not a need. This need has that field. The record shows that thus schools of optometry for the establish­ been established by the record. All you far there has been $103,727,964 advanced ment of student loan funds which will have to do is to look at the record and for these positions on the academic level. consist of 90 percent Federal funds and you can see the problem we are getting I would like to call attention to the fact 10 percent funds provided from other into in the profession of optometry. that in the professional health field there sources, and which will be used for mak­ Furthermore, I think many of us do have been 3,263 students receiving aid ing loans to students pursuing a full­ not realize that optometrists supply an in the medical profession. There are time course of study at these schools. estimated two-thirds of all vision care 1,948 in the dental profession and only The loans may not exceed $2,000 for to the general public and about 85 per­ 174 students in the profession of optom­ any academic year and shall be made on cent of all vision care to members of etry who have been aided. such terms and conditions as the school the armed services. So this is not just I should think that, because of the may determine. The loans will be repay­ a small profession that has no effect on limited number of students who have able in periodic installments over the 10- the American people. It has a very di­ been able to get assistance under this year period which begins 3 years after rect effect. program this demand has been made. the student ceases to pursue a full-time We see many of these problems in the I think when you compare the cost of course of study at the school, excluding schools and find that the problems that an education in optometry with the cost from such lp-year period all periods­ children have in their schoolwork often of education of a student in the other up to 3 years-of active duty performed go back to the fact that they have not professional health fields and the aver­ by the borrower as a . member of a uni­ had sufficient eye care and that they age costs in the academic field, you will formed service, or periods of service as a could have been taken care of if we had see then why it is necessary for the stu­ volunteer under the Peace Corps Act. had sufficient doctors and optometrists. dents of optometry, if we are going to get Liability to repay the loans shall be This bill is to help correct that situation. them in the numbers necessary to meet canceled upon the death or total perma­ It has been pointed out already that the needs of the people, are going to nent disability of the borrower. The we are supplying only about one doctor have to be helped beyond the $500 or loans shall bear interest at whichever is for a little over 11,000 people while we $600 or $700 a year they have been get­ higher, 3 percent per annum or the going ought to have no more than a ratio of ting under National Defense Education Federal rate, and where any part of the one doctor to 7 ,000 people at the least. Act. As a matter of fact, the cost is loan or interest is canceled, the school Furthermore there has been a drop in much greater than that. will be reimbursed for its proportionate the number of optometrists from the year The CHAIRMAN. The gentleman share of the canceled portion. 1960 to 1962 of some 775 optometrists. from Alabama has consumed 25 minutes. The legislation does not provide any The schools simply have not been turn­ Mr. HARRIS. Mr. Chairman, this increase in authorization for appropria­ ing out as many optometrists. legislation is designed to permit schools tions, and if applications for allotments So this is simply an effort to do what of optometry to establish student loan to loan funds under the legislation by all we have done for the doctors and for the funds under the Health Professions Edu­ schools which are eligible exceed the total dentists. We are attempting to take cational Assistance Act, under which appropriations, amounts ·allotted to the care of the medical needs of the Ameri­ students of optometry may receive loans schools are subject to reduction in ac­ can people. up to $2,000 per year while pursing their cordance with a formula set out in the Mr. Chairman, this is not an excep­ course of education as optometrists. law. , tional bill. This is not a novel approach. Our committee received considerable Mr. Chairman, hearings were held on This is the same thing that we have been testimony from witnesses on behalf of the this bill before the Subcommittee on doing with the medical profession to pro­ American Optometric Association which Public Health and Safety, and the bill vide help for the care of our people in indicated that there was a current short­ was reported out of our committee with­ the United States. age of optometrists in the United States out dissenting vote. Mr. GOODELL. Mr. Chairman, will and that if present trends continue, this I recommend its adoption by the House. the gentleman yield? shortage will grow more acute in the fu­ SPONSORS OF OPTOMETRY BILLS Mr. ROGERS of Florida. I yield to ture. DEMOCRATS the gentleman. Today there is approximately 1 optom­ Mr. PATMAN of Texas, Mr. ROBERTS of Ala­ Mr. GOODELL. The gentleman will etrist in the United States for every bama, Mr. HAGEN of California, Mr. ROGERS concede that the optometry students now 11,000 persons, but it has been stated that of Texas, Mr. CAMERON of California, Mr. are eligible under the National Defense the vision care requirements of the Amer­ PATTEN of New Jersey, Mr. THOMPSON of New Education Act for loans? ican people require not less than 1 op­ Jersey, Mr. TRIMBLE of Arkansas, Mr. GAR­ Mr. ROGERS of Florida. Yes, that is tometrist for every 7 ,000 persons. Trends MATZ of Maryland, Mr. LEGGETT of California, correct. But may I point out that the in enrollment in schools of optometry in Mr. JOELSON of New Jersey, Mrs. HANSEN of doctors were before and so were the Washington, Mr. FISHER of Texas, Mr. SHIP­ dentists. recent years have been progressively LEY of I111nois, Mr. DORN of South Carolina, downward. In 1952, after the large num­ Mr. MACDONALD of Massachusetts, Mr. GRA­ Mr. GOODELL. That is correct. It ber of students attending schools of op­ BOWSKI of Connecticut, Mr. BASS of Tennes­ seems to me the debate thus far has es­ tometry under the GI bill had completed see, and Mr. CLARK of Pennsylvania. tablished that there is a shortage of op­ their training, there were 636 optome­ REPUBLICANS tometrists. I do not believe it is estab­ trists graduated; in 1954, there were 674. Mrs. BAKER of Tennessee, Mr. HARRISON of lished that there is a shortage of law. By 1956, this number had dropped to 333, Wyoming, Mr. THOMSON of Wisconsin, Mr. In the new National Defense Education and except for a modest increase in the CLEVELAND of New Hampshire, Mr. McINTIRE Act bill, as amended, it will actually make past few years, the number has remained of Maine, Mr. GLENN of New Jersey, Mr. the optometrists eligible for a more fav­ around that level. ANDERSON of Illinois, Mr. VAN PELT of Wis- orable loan program than this bill will. 1964 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD - HOUSE 23181 Apparently we are going to meet the The gentleman from Arkansas pointed They are doing an excellent job, but shortage of optometrists by offering a out the number of student loans to this is only one part of the Pacific Uni­ new program less favorable in loan terms optometry students. Fourteen percent versity, that is, the school of optometry. and total amounts than the program of all optometry students obtained loans It is an excellent liberal arts college. -available to them under National Defense under the National Defense Education The university has fewer than 1,000 stu­ Education Act. Act, whereas only about 8 percent of the dents. Of those, only a fraction are in Mr. ROGERS of Florida. The gentle­ total full-time students in the country the school of optometry. man must admit that what we are try­ have obtained Nationial Defense Educa­ The CHAIRMAN. The time of the ing to do is to handle these people as tion Act loans. gentleman has expired. we handle the doctors and those in the Mr. ROGERS of Florida. May I re­ Mr. SPRINGER. Mr. Chairman, I other medical professions. Does the spond on that point? I believe that em­ yield the gentleman from Florida 6 addi­ gentleman see any reason why we should phasizes the need for the bill. The de­ tional minutes. handle the optometrists in the category mand for the optometry scholarships Mrs. GREEN of Oregon. Mr. Chair­ with engineers, and so on? exceeds the average for the National De­ man, will the gentleman yield? Mr. GOODELL. I see no reason for fense Education Act. I would think the Mr. ROGERS of Florida. I yield to expanding this. gentlewoman would wish to help take the gentlewoman. Mr. ROGERS of Florida. Are they care of this problem, since there is a Mrs. GREEN of Oregon. Pacific Uni­ not actually allied with the medical great need. versity has a loan program under the profession? Mr. HARRIS. Mr. Chairman, will the National Defense Education Act. The Mr. GOODELL. I see no reason for gentleman yield to me on that point? optometry students at Pacific University expanding further the overlap in the Mr. ROGERS of Florida. I yield to -have borrowed under the National De­ programs, when there is no indication the gentleman from Arkansas. fense Education Act. I have never had of need. Mr. HARRIS. Of course, if there are , any complaint--and this school is lo- Mr. ROGERS of Florida. This would only 10 students involved or a total of cated about 30 miles from my city-never not be an overlap, because they would 10 involved, and we provide for 10, that any complaint that any optometry stu­ not qualify under the National Defense takes care of 100 percent. Percentages dent could not borrow under the Na-· Education Act. do not mean anything, when we consider tional Defense Education Act. If we Mr. GOODELL. They could qualify 174 involved as against 3,000 or more. adopt the bill before the House today, under _one or the other, but they could Therefore, if we are going to use per­ what do we do? We require Pacific Uni­ qualify, if the school desired, under centages in this field to try to obtain the versity, which has fewer than 1,000 stu­ the National Defense Education Act pro­ facts, we get only an illusion. dents, to establish 2 loan programs, gram rather than under the optometry Mrs. GREEN of Oregon. Mr. Chair­ not only under the National Defense program. man, will the gentleman yield for an­ Education Act but this additional pro­ Mr. ROGERS of Florida. If they qual­ other question? gram. This requires this small college ify under the bill now before us, they Mr. ROGERS of Florida. I yield to to set up two sets of books. in its offices. would not be able to qualify under the the gentlewoman from Oregon. In addition, what does it do to the stu­ National Defense Education Act. Mrs. GREEN of Oregon. Can the dent? The student who starts as a Mr. GOODELL. In applying this, by gentleman tell me if there has ever been freshman there may not have decided setting up the program it would be pos­ any complaint by any optometry student to go into optometry, so he applies for a· sible to have optometry students given in any college that he could not obtain loan, if he is needy, under the National loans under the program, and other op­ a loan under the National Defense Edu­ Defense Education Act. He secures a tometry students in other schools still cation Act, toward his education? loan under the National Defense Educa­ would be eligible under the National Mr. ROGERS of Florida. We have tion Act, and during his sophomore year Defense Education Act. had the optometrists come in to testify he secures a loan under the National De­ Nationally the optometry students before the committee. The whole orga­ fense Education Act. Perhaps in his would be taken care of both under the nization came in to say that they need junior year he is not entitled to borrow National Defense Education Act and this, as the doctors came in and as the for optometry, so maybe he has 3 or 4 under the optometry program. This is dentists came in, and as all other medical years of loans under the National Defense the overlap, and it is not necessary. professions did. They feel they should Education Act which has provided suffi­ Mr. ROGERS of Florida. This over­ be under this and should be able to cient funds, up to $1,000 for undergradu­ lap would exist for a man in undergrad­ qualify. ate students, and suddenly, if we adopt uate work. Does the gentlewoman believe it would this bill, we say that at that moment Mr. GOODELL. The National Defense be better under the National Defense when he goes into graduate work, he is no Education Act takes care of the man Education Act, because they could get longer-eligible to borrow under the Na­ in undergraduate work. loans up to $2,500? Is this the point tional Defense Education Act but must Mr. ROGERS of Florida. That is what the gentlewoman is trying to make? borrow under this program. I say. He could go under that program. Mrs. GREEN of Oregon. That is not Mr. ROGERS of Florida. If the gen­ Mr. GOODELL. Certainly those eli­ the point I am trying to make. Will tlewoman will allow me, this could be . gible under the National Defense Educa­ the gentleman yield for another ques­ true with dentists and it is true also with tion Act program can take advantage of tion? medical people. Here is a school of op­ it. Mr. ROGERS of Florida. I yield to tometry dedicated to health. This is a The CHAffiMAN. The time of the the gentlewoman. health problem just like handling medi­ · gentleman has expired. Mrs. GREEN of Oregon. The question cal doctors and dentists is. All thait we Mr. SPRINGER. Mr. Chairman, I I -raise is in regard to the advisability are doing in this bill is recognizing that yield to the gentleman from Florida 3 of another program which will increase this is a health problem. We already ·additional minutes. the administrative costs. When there have the legislation. This is just amend­ Mrs. GREEN of Oregon. Mr. Chair­ is a proliferation of student loan pro­ ing the bill and saying that students of man, will the gentleman yield? grams we thereby require the individual optometry will be included in this bill Mr. ROGERS of Florida. I yield to college to have two or three sets of books. just like medical doctors and dentists. the gentlewoman from Oregon. We require them to have different kinds That is all it does. This is no great Mrs. GREEN of Oregon. The gentle­ of repayment programs for the same change of programing, because we have it man has correctly pointed out the need students in college. We would set up set up. There is no administrative · for optometrists. So is there a shortage two bureaus here at' the national level change. It has already been passed in in every professional area-teachers­ which also would increase administra­ the law. It is simply an extension of 'scientists--social workers, ministers, and tive costs. what we have done, and it is a reasonable so forth. But today we are talking about May I give the gentleman an example? thing. Everyone admits there is a rieed. ·whether there is a need for another stu­ Pacific University, in Oregon, has one of No one disputed that need. It is simply . onsor of legislation to incorpo­ your committee for providing an opportunity of causes in their interest. Foremost rate the Italian-American War Veterans. to support S. 108. among these legislative achievements are Senator KEATING has consistently JAMES DI PIETRO, his dedicated efforts to reform and to taken occasion, on commemorative days, President, New York City Police Depart­ liberalize the immigration laws which to remind the Congz:ess and the Nation ment, Columbia Association. discriminate against the people of Italy of the contribution ~ of Italy and the Ital­ and other Mediterranean countries. In ians to the history and growth of the NEW YORK, N.Y., both the House and the Senate, he has United States and to voice American August 13, 1964. made it possible for many individual concern for the maintenance of a free Hon. KENNETH B. KEATING, U.S. Senator, Italians to enter the United States, government in Italy. Occasions when Washington, D.C.: through his introduction of private bills he thus spoke out include Alberti Day, Our organization greatly appreciates the in their behalf, and through his inter- Columbus Day, and the anniversary of efforts of your committee to provide the vention with the immigration authorities. the Italian Republic. foundation that will give to Columbus the Referring to Senator KEATING's helpful He has received from the President of recognition he so richly deserves in having efforts in the case of one young Italian, the Italian Republic the Cross of Grande October 12 declared a national holiday. Capt. Vincent Rossini, the national di- Ufficiale in the Order of Merit of the HENRY W. TIRONE, rector of the American Bill of Rights Day Italian Republic. President, Nassau County Employees' Co­ Association, wrote: Senator KEATING's bill, which he suc- lumbia Association. You, better than others in Congress, cessfully guided through the Senate to showed and proved a deep interest for a man recognize Columbus Day as a national BROOKLYN, N.Y., who deserves help, sympathy, and assistance holiday, is just another indication of his August 13, 1964. for himself and his family. • • •We wish to respect and admiration for the achieve­ Hon. KENNETH B. ltEATING, extend to you again the sincerest thanks of ments of Italian Americans. As evi­ Senate Building, many, many Americans of Italian origin. dence of their respect and admiration Washington, D.C. DEAR SENATOR KEATING: Please accept my Senator KEATING's efforts in immigra- for him, I ask unanimous consent that thanks and appreciation for the courtesy and tion were recognized by the American the text of certain messages from Ital­ cooperation extended to the committee head­ Committee on Italian Migration which ian-American individuals and groups be ed by Mario Biagio and for your usual ex­ bestowed upon him a special citation for printed at this point in the RECORD. cellent service in sponsoring bill S. 108, mak­ "his outstanding contribution to the lib- NEW YORK, N.Y., ing Columbus Day a national holiday. eralization of the immigration laws of August 13, 1964. Lou Pv'LIPAN, the United States." Hon. KENNETH B. KEATING, President, Master Mechanics and Fore­ mans Associations, Brooklyn Navy The Societa Valguarnera of Rochester U.S. Senator, Yard. made him an honorary president "in . Washington, D.C.: recognition for services rendered to the Our organization greatly appreciates the Italian-American· people of the United efforts of your committee to provide the NEW YoRK, N.Y., " foundation that wm give to Columbus the August 13, 1964. States of America. recognition he so richly deserves in having Hon. KENNETH B. KEATING, In July of 1959, Senator KEATING wrote October 12 declared a national holiday. U.S. Senator, to Attorney General William Rogers ob- AuausTINE J. ANASTASI, Washington, D.C.: jecting to the defamation of Americans President, Washington, D.C., Police · Our organization is grateful for your ef­ of Italian origin by associating them with Department, Columbia Association. forts as well as the other distinguished 23190 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD - HOUSE September 30 Senators on behalf S. 108, which would make ators on behalf S. 108 which would make NEW YORK CITY, N.Y., Columbus Day a national holiday. Columbus Day a national holiday. August 13, 1964. ALEX DI CLEMENTE, We heartily endorse the efforts and state­ Hon. KENNETH B. KEATING, President, National Association of Gov­ ment made by Lt. Mario Biaggi, president of U.S. Senator, ernment Employees, New York Naval the Grand Council of Columbia Associations Washington, D.C.: Shi'P'!Jard Local No. 21. in Civil Service, Inc., in his testimony before •Our organization is grateful for your ef­ your committee. forts as well as the other distinguished Sen­ NEW YORK, N.Y., Comdr. JAMES MONTUORI, a tors on behalf of S. 108 which would make August 13, 1964. Disabled American Veterans, Chapter No., Columbus Day a national holiday. Hon. KENNETH B. KEATING, 94, New York Naval Shipyard, Brook­ JAMES V. BOCHICCHIO, U.S. Senator, lyn, N.Y. President, New York City Department of Washington, D.C.: Buildings, Columbia Association. Our organization is grateful for your ef­ NEW YORK, N.Y., forts as well as the other distinguished Sena­ August 14, 1964. . NEW YORK, N.Y., tors on behalf S. 108, which would make Co­ Hon. KENNETH B. KEATING, August 13, 1964. lumbus Day a national holiday. U.S. Senator, ANTHONY LETTERAL, Hon. KENNETH B. KEATING, Washington, D.C.: U.S. Senator, President, Shop Planners Association, We express our appreciation to you and New York Naval Shi'P'!Jard. Washington, D.C.: your committee for providing an opportunity Our organization is grateful for your ef­ to support S. 108. forts as well as the other distinguished Sen­ NEW YORK, N.Y., ANTHONY J, CARRANO, August 13, 1964. ators on behalf S. 108 which would make President, • Columbus Day a national holiday. Hon. KENNETH B. KEATING, Mabstoa Columbia Association. U.S. Senator, JACK DOMFORT, Washington, D.C.: Commander, American Legi.2. to assure the great Narrows Bridge un­ the Easton Area High School as a result One of the school's curriculum publica­ der construction would bear his name. of a Canadian delegation's visit to the tions: "The Conant Report and Easton I have also pressed our Post Office De­ school. The school and its program were Area High School," has been reprinted partment several times to honor Verra­ featured on a half-hour television show in a book entitled "Curriculum Improve­ zano with a commemorative stamp. out of Philadelphia last year. Staff ment," A. Oliver, Dodd & Mead, 1963. Mr. Speaker, I am delighted to an­ members have served as speakers at over It is one of the only two high schools nounce that these efforts and those of 100 educational conferences arid work­ in the country with a federally sponsored my colleagues to so honor Verrazano shops in the past 3 years. The school research grant to determine more eff ec­ have borne results. On September 8, received the American Registered Archi­ tive uses of language laboratories, using 1964, the Honorable John A. Gronouski, tects' Association first-place award for the school's own equipment and person­ Postmaster General of the United States, all secondary schools at the ARA con­ nel. informed me by letter of his decision to vention in Chicago in 1962. The award Administrators of the school have issue a stamp commemorating the great was given to Buchart Associates, Lan­ spoken on the school's advanced methods engineering achievement in the bulldng caster, Pa., architects and engineers, for of dealing with students on an inde­ of the bridge and honoring Giovanni da the school, in recognition of outstanding pendent study basis at educational con­ Verrazano for whom the bridge is named. work for excellence of design. ventions in St. Louis, Mo., and Chicago, No bridge in America wm have more sig­ The school ·has carefully documented Ill. nificance than this one which will reach its curricular innovations. It has pub­ Mr. Raymond Troxell, social studies from Brooklyn to Staten Island and un­ lished its own brochure, the Easton Area department head, received a Valley Forge der which every ship entering New York High School team teaching program, Freedom's Foundation award last year harbor must pass. 1964 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD - HOUSE 23197 Mr. Speaker, I insert with these re­ ANNOUNCEMENT OF FURTHER Information recently taken in a depo­ marks the text of Mr. Gronouski's letter. LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM sition, plus other information which has I do so because of the importance of this come to me, has pinpointed beyond decision to all Americans and most par­ Mr. ALBERT. Mr. Speaker, I ask doubt the identity of some of the indi­ ticularly to Americans of Italian birth unanimous consent to address the House viduals involved in the party which was and descent. It is also of great impor­ for 1 minute and to revise and extend detailed by Life magazine. Because of tance to my friends in Brooklyn for my remarks. their positions in our Nation's security whom the new bridge will bring essential The SPEAKER. Is there objection system, I insist. we should know all the tramc relief. to the request of the gentleman from facts to determine whether our missile I think it is highly desirable for all of Oklahoma? secrets have been fed behind the Iron us to recall prior to the formal opening There was no objection. Curtain via the callgirl apparatus. of this bridge and the issuance of this Mr. ALBERT. Mr. Speaker, I have My information is that the defense stamp on November 21 next, the import­ asked for this time for the purpose of contractor who maintains an apartment ance of the explorations which the in­ announcing a further program for to­ in Washington for some of the revelries trepid Italian navigator, Giovanni da morrow. that have been taking place, is the presi­ Verrazano, made to this country. There Mr. Speaker, in addition to those mat­ dent of a fl.rm which produces an impor­ is ample justification indeed for us to ters heretofore mentioned it is expected tant component for a missile, consid­ give him the timeless honor of having the that the conference report on the Na­ ered to be a part of the backbone of our bridge bear his name, for to him goes the tional Defense Education Act amend­ national defense. credit of discovering New York as well as ments will be called up tomorrow. We The corporation president testified in Narragansett Bay. also expect to call up a continuing reso­ a recent deposition that he does rent an As a boy Giovanni was so thrilled with lution on appropriations and the bill apartment on Massachusetts Avenue for the stories of the exploits of Christopher sending the foreign aid authorization the PUrPOse of entertaining business as­ Columbus, that he decided he too would bill to conference, if a rule is granted. sociates and others. He has conceded chart the unknown and fear some areas that the executive of the National Space of the New World. and Aeronautics Administration is his THE SECURITY OF OUR NATION IS friend and has visited the apartment on At the age of 29 Giovanni succeeded in OF VITAL CONCERN AND WAR­ getting a commission from King Fran­ numerous occasions. cis I of France to lead an expedition to RANTS A BRIEF REVIEW Is it possible that there are industrial The SPEAKER pro tempore University of Alabama. doubt that we have seen the last of her. There have been many things-too The gentleman from Alabama [Mr. Our interest returns to some of the ques­ many-swept under the rug in the al­ RAINS] is a lawyer by profession having tions that have never been answered. leged investigation of Bobby Baker. Our been admitted to the bar in 192a, and Her close associates, such as Bobby national security is too important for commenced practice in Gadsden where Baker, the defense contractor, and oth­ such cynical treatment. Congress and he has since resided. He served as city ers, certainly were privy to important the public have the right to know what attorney of Gadsden for 10 years, was a national secrets. Has the administra­ secrets this German call girl had access member of the house of representatives tion taken steps to assure that none of to, what she might have done with them, of the Alabama Legislature from Etowah these secrets fell into her hands or those and why she was hustled out of the coun­ County where he distinguished himself of some of her associates in unfriendly try if she was not a source of danger to as a leader. He was an officer in many powers? someone. local organizations and has always given If there was no national security in­ There is little reason to believe that of his time and energies to many patri­ volved, why was she so unceremoniously the Rules Committee of the other body, otic, fraternal, and religious causes. He shipped out of the country? We have no in view of its previous whitewash of the is married to the former Allison Blair of explanation for her departure except Bobby Baker scandals, will properly Centre, Ala., who has been most helpful vague references in the press quoting probe the threat to national security that to him in his career. "officials'' who claimed she was not de­ is slowly coming to light. Time after The gentleman from Alabama [Mr. ported. If she was not deported, what time, members of the minority on the RAINS] has been quite active in speak­ did happen? Rules Committee requested that wit­ ing for the Democratic Party, both in his More than a moral issue must be in­ nesses be brought before the committee own State and throughout the Nation. volved for this Government does not and questioned concerning the use of call He is a Democrat in every sense of the throw out all foreign visitors for reasons girls as a part of the promotion and word. While he espouses the philosophy of morals nor does it prevent visitors transaction of business with the Federal of the Democratic Party and really fights from entering the country with such past Government. Their requests were for it every inch of the way, no one can records. denied by the majority. charge that he is so blinded to partisan­ I cannot help but conclude that there The Internal Security Committee ship that he does not fight fair or ever was either some breach of security about needs no mandate from Congress to make hit below the belt which we have no knowledge, or that the a thorough investigation and settle the Yesterday during the debate on the executive branch of Government-the grave question of whether national secu­ housing legislation, many Members took Justice Department, State Department, rity has been or is being jeopardized by the occasion to pay tribute to ALBERT'S or White House--acted to protect the some of those who have occupied places service here in the House. He is most reputations of administration and Capi­ of trust and responsibility both in and worthy of these fine tributes. His retir­ tol Hill figures. out of Government. I urge that the ing from Congress is a loss to his State We are treated to the information via Internal Security Committee move im­ and to the Nation. He is recognized the press that "U.S. officials and Bonn mediately into this phase of tpe investi­ throughout this country as the architect officials say she-Elly Rometsch-had no gation. of housing legislation here in the House. 1964 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD - HOUSE 23199 He leaves this body as a builder-what stone-into housing for the American ALBERT is an expert on housing. He more could one wish? people. That is the·great monument to has been deeply interested in housing Whatever the future may hold for AL­ his service here. since he arrived in the House of Repre­ BERT RAINS, I am sure that the Members It is a long journey from a Sand Moun­ sentatives in 1945. At that time he be­ of this House join with the Alabama dele­ tain cotton patch to a place of eminence came a member of the Banking and gation in wishing for him and his lovely in the legislative history of our country. Currency Committee, and in his first 5 wife, Allison, all of the good things of ALBERT RAINS has made· that journey. He years displayed his talents in housing life. can now go home filled with the pride legislation. He soon agreed to head a Mr. ELLIOTT. Mr. Speaker, will the that comes of the knowledge that he has special subcommittee to explore the ex­ gentleman yield? earned the respect of all with whom he plosive subject of shoddy housing con­ Mr. ROBERTS of Alabama. I yield to has served. struction, and as a result, and because my colleague. Mr. W AGGONNER. Mr. Speaker, will of this thoroughness, Congress author­ Mr. ELLIOTT. Mr. Speaker, I am hap­ the gentleman yield? ized a permanent Housing Subcommit­ py to have this chance to talk about Mr. ROBERTS of Alabama. I yield tee, headed by ALBERT. ALBERT RAINS. to the gentleman from Louisiana. He has enjoyed such great respect in Here in the U.S. House of Representa­ Mr. WAGGONNER. Mr. Speaker, I Congress that he has been able to tives, ALBERT RAINS has translated his did not realize this afternoon, when the marshal necessary support for housing fine abilities into great accomplishments gentleman from Alabama [Mr. ROBERTS] and to secure enactment into law. Mil­ in the public service. took the well, that he was going to pay lions of Americans have roofs over their ALBERT and · I both are leaving Con­ tribute to ALBERT RAINS. heads today due to his untiring efforts, gress-albeit for different reasons, and There are Members of this House who perseverance, and leadership. let me say I had rather have his reason have been here much longer than I have ALBERT is one of the best orators I than mine. I spall miss my association and who know ALBERT RAINS perhaps a have ever known, and has developed into with him very much. In my time here little better than I do. I do not profess one of the best presiding officers in the I have not met an abler man nor a more to have known ALBERT for a long time, House. During the past few years he effective legislator than he is. but as he leaves this Congress of his own presided over many of the most difficult The thing that has impressed me most free will and accord I must say to Amer­ bills in the House. about ALBERT RAINS has been his deter­ icans everywhere that the U.S. Congress The way he guided through the 1961 mination at all times to vote in what I is indeed losing one of its most distin­ omnibus housing bill-writing into law have considered to be the public inter­ guished Members. the first significant lower middle income est. Just recently I was comparing his I know there will be those who will say, housing program-proved to his col­ vote and mine from 1949 to 1964-the upon his retirement, that they have not leagues that he is an expert on hous­ years that we have served together-and agreed with some of his actions in Con­ ing and truly earned the title "Mr. Hous­ I found our votes to be substantially the gress, but the same can be said of any or ing." The benefits of his work are across same on just about every important issue. every Member who leaves the halls of this the length and breadth of our land. After all, it is a Congressman's vote Congress. ALBERT RAINS has served in this House that really counts. Pretty words are with distinction and honor for 20 years. pleasant, and I think perhaps none of us I do not believe it can be said that He has not only been indefatigable in say enough of them about our friends; ALBERT RAINS has ever, during his tenure his efforts in behalf of his own district, but more important than pretty words in in the Congress, . acted in bad faith. If but he has been constantly alert for the determining the real record of a Con­ ALBERT RAINS has made mistakes while interest of all the people of our State gressman is his vote here in the most he has been here in the Congress, they and Nation. He is a rare and unusual important legislative body on earth. You have been mistakes of the mind and not gifted public servant and leader. can tell where a man has really stood mistakes of the heart. Leaving Congress with the respect of when you examine his vote and I would I have enjoyed my personal dealings his colleagues as he does, I wish ALBERT like to say to ALBERT RAINS, as one of his with ALBERT. I consider him a personal and his loyal wife, Allison, the best of constituents now, since for the past 2 friend. I consider him as capable as any everything. My hope is that the years years we have had no congressional dis­ man in this House of Representatives and ahead will be happy ones for them. tricts in Alabama, that I heartily ap­ do so without reservation. As a less ex­ Mr. ROBERTS of . Alabama. Mr. prove his voting record in Congress. perienced colleague he has assisted me Speaker, I yield now to the distinguished The gentleman from Alabama [Mr. and my constituents over and over again. majority leader [Mr. ALBERT]. RAINS] leaves many monuments to his He is a great American and I know Mr. ALBERT. Mr. Speaker, I cer­ public service. The greatest of these is that the good people of Alabama and tainly could not let the opportunity go a system of housing laws that express the the American people everywhere are go­ by to join the distinguished members of underlying feeling that in the United ing to miss his services here in this Con­ the Alabama delegation in paying tribute States of America a citizen is entitled gress. I only wish him God's blessing to the outstanding service of our col­ to the oppartunity to have a comfortable in these remaining years of his life. His league, ALBERT RAINS. home. In America, we believe that chil­ successor had better have big feet be­ I have served with hundreds of men dren should have the privilege of grow­ cause he will be called upon to fill the and women during my years in the House ing up in comfortable surroundings. In shoes of a big man. Mark my words and of Representatives. Among them there America, we believe that the breadwin­ mark them well. History will record that was not one person who had greater ner in every family should have an op­ his footprints have left their imprint in ability, greater dedication, or who was portunity to own a comfortable home, or the sands of time. History will record held in higher esteem by the House and if he chooses he should have the privi­ him worthy of being remembered. He by the country than the distinguished lege of renting a comfortable home. In will be remembered. gentleman from Alabama [Mr. RAINS]. America, we believe that the sick and the Mr. ROBERTS of Alabama. Mr. In the field of housing legislation, of infirm should have an opportuni·ty to live Speaker, I thank the gentleman and I course, he was preeminent. Probably no in surroundings that are conducive to the yield to the gentleman from Alabama one in the history of the House had such improvement, or at least the sufferance [Mr. ANDREWS]. specialized knowledge, has made as many of their illness. In America, we believe Mr. ANDREWS of Alabama. Mr. significant contributions in this very vital that the elderly should have housing that Speaker, as the 88th Congress draws to area of legislation. He has piloted is in keeping with the condition of their a close I would like to take this oppor­ through the House numerous historic years. In America, we believe there tunity to express my deep regret that statutes in the housing field. should be some public housing to accom­ Congressman ALBERT RAINS, of the great He was, of course, outstanding in all modate the needs of those who qualify State of Alabama, will not be with us of the areas in which he worked. ALBERT for it. We believe that the veteran of when the 89th Congress convenes in .RAINS was not one of th~e who involved our wars should have an opportunity to January. ALBERT has decided to retire. himself in every matter that came along, own a home. ALBERT RAINS has trans­ I personally regret that he felt it best but he was one of those who became the lated these national aspirations into the to retire, because a man with his ability complete and absolute master of what­ realities of concrete, wood, steel, and is sorely needed in Washington. ever project he undertook. He was one 23200 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD - HOUSE September 30 of the finest debaters in the House, one Mr. ROBERTS of Alabama. I yield the strength of our country during this of its most articulate Members. He was to the gentleman from Colorado. trying period of the world's history. a great progressive and one of the most Mr. ROGERS of Colorado. I thank Mr. Speaker, ALBERT RAINS' future is original and creative Members of this the gentleman for yielding so that I may still before him, in my opinion, in public body. His service will long be remem­ join in a tribute with the Members of life. While he has voluntarily retired bered by all who knew him· and who the Alabama delegation to pay our re­ from Congress and from public life as a served with him. The legislative record spect to a strong Member of the House result of that voluntary retirement, in my which he wrote and the good deeds of Representatives. opinion his retirement is only temporary. which he performed, will not only be re­ Mr. Speaker, ALBERT RAINS, as we '.As one of my colleagues heretofore said, membered, but will react to the better­ know, has for 20 years been very diligent the people of Alabama will look to him ment of the American people and of in the duties assigned to him. During for further leadership and further serv­ mankind for generations to come. The that period of time he developed a repu­ ice in some other important position of gentleman from Alabama has left his in­ tation of thoroughly analyzing problems public trust and particularly in the elec­ delible stamp on the housing records of that were presented to him and to his tive field. this country. As a great human being committee. He so understood those So I join with my colleagues who have he has also left an indelible mark on the problems that he could readily take the spoken today, and all colleagues of the hearts of his colleagues. ·floor of the House of Representatives and House, in expressing the deep respect we Mr. Speaker, I wish my distinguished explain them in simple fashion so that we have for ALBERT RAINS on his retirement colleague good fortune in whatever new ·could understand the complicated pieces from the Halls of Congr~ss. I wish to ventures he may engage in during the of legislation, be it FHA, public housing, express my sincere hope for his future years ahead. I am sure that he will con­ urban renewal, or any other phase of the happiness and success. I have confi­ tinue to exercise constructive leadership .housing that was presented to Congress. dence that his separation from public in his State and in this c·ountry, and I Mr. Speaker, Members of the House service here is only temporary, and that hope that he may enjoy good health and will miss him in the future. When he the people of Al·abama will call upon him a long and satisfying life. presented legislation to the House and in the near future to serve them in some Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentleman fOr made an explanation of it we could rely other important capacity. yielding. upon that interpretation. That was one Mr. STAGGERS. Mr. Speaker, will Mr. KEOGH. Mr. Speaker, will the great attribute that ALBERT RAINS pos­ the gentleman yield? gentleman yield? sessed. Mr. ROBERTS of Alabama. I yield Mr. ROBERTS of Alabama. I yield M1·. Speaker, we will miss him in the to the gentleman from West Virginia. to the distinguished gentleman from future. All I can say is good luck to you, Mr. STAGGERS. Mr. Speaker, I ap­ New York. ALBERT, as I know that you will have a preciate my colleague yielding to me and . Mr. KEOGH. Mr. Speaker, I regret long and delightful life after you retire . ·giving me the opportunity of paying trib­ very much that this moment has come Mr. ROBERTS of Alabama. I thank ute to one of his colleagues from Ala­ during my service in the House of Rep­ the gentleman from Colorado. bama and one of our colleagues in the resentatives, for I .had hoped that the Mr. McCORMACK. Mr. Speaker, will House, a distinguished American and a country would long have the useful serv­ the gentleman yield? good friend, the gentleman from Ala­ ice of a great American, a distinguished Mr. ROBERTS of Alabama. I am de­ bama, ALBERT RAINS. Member of this body, and the loyal son lighted to yield to the distillguished He is a sincere and dedicated public of a great State, the Honorable ALBERT Speaker of the House of Representatives. servant. He walks humbly with his God. RAINS, of Alabama. And particularly Mr. McCORMACK. Mr. Speaker, His whole life reflects credit on his na­ does it come with some misgivings on the gentleman from Alabama, ALBERT tive State of Alabama and on the U.S. the part of those of us who are privi­ RAINS, has been one of the greatest House of Representatives . leged to represent districts in the larger . Members of this body that has ever The following poem, I believe, typifies cities of the country for, in our distin­ served, in my opinion, during the entire the gentleman from Alabama, ALBERT guished colleague, the gentleman from history of our country. That is a broad RAINS, more than I can express: Alabama [Mr. RAINS], we knew we had a statement to make, but based upon his I have to live with myself, and so genuine friend who was studious, record it is absolutely a correct state­ I want to be fit for myself to know; thoughtful, and effective in an area in ' ment. I want to be able as the days go by which it was not too easy, on occasions, Mr. Speaker, I have never served with Always to look myself in the eye. to legislate. a man who was more dedicated to public I don't want to stand with the setting sun The genuine warmth and affection service than ALBERT RAINS. Thoroughly And hate myself for the things I've done. which he has generated on the part of and completely respected by his col­ Certainly the gentleman from Ala­ those who represent those city districts leagues, when he took the floor of the bama, ALBERT RAINS, exemplifies those and on the part of countless thousands House of Representatives in the han­ words. He deserves the respect of every and millions of people within those dis­ dling oif a bill, he commanded the atten­ Member of the House of Representatives, tricts, is a great tribute to the effective­ tion, the respect and the support of the I am sure, from both sides of the aisle. ness of his work as a legislator. Members of the House. I hope that God in Heaven will watch Mr. Speaker, we know that all our As majority leader, and now as Speak­ over him and his family and give them places will be filled but I daresay that it er, I recognize how very important it is in comfort in the remaining years of their will be with great difficulty that one as­ the transaction of matters pending be­ lives. I am sure the gentleman from sumes to fill the void that will be created fore the House that the Member in charge Alabama, ALIIERT RAINS, will continue by the retirement of our great and good of a bill be one who commands the re­ serving his fellow man and his native friend. I should not be very much sur­ spect and admiration of his colleagues. State of Alabama-and the Nation. We prised, Mr. Speaker, if not before too As majority leader, and now as Speaker, extend to him our very best wishes. long he will necessarily be drafted into my problems are greatly solved when a Mr. ROBERTS of Alabama. I thank further and, if possible, higher, useful Member is handling a bill who com­ the gentleman. public service. mands the deep respect and admiration Mr. HUDDLESTON. Mr.Speaker, will But, whatever the future holds for him of the Members of the House. ALBERT the gentleman yield? he knows that he leaves with the genuine RAINS was one of those Members who in Mr. ROBERTS of Alabama. I yield confidence, trust, and affection of all his the handling of a bill could ·always ac­ to the gentleman from Alabama. colleagues, for he has served his country complish the maximum of support in Mr. HUDDLESTON. Mr. Speaker, I with distinction and is entitled to a fu­ connection with the passage of the bill. take this opportunity to express my sin- ture filled with all the things he has so Mr. Speaker, his refreshing progressive ·cere appreciation for having had the richly earned and which we hope he will outlook on legislation has made a pro­ privilege of serving and working with the fully receive. found impression upon all of his col­ very distinguished and able gentleman Mr. ROBERTS of Alabama. I thank leagues. from Alabama, the Honorable ALBERT the gentleman. His service in support of a strong mili­ RAINS. His retirement will be a great ,., Mr. ROGERS of Colorado. .· Mr. tary defense and a firm foreign policy loss to our Nation and its Government, ·speaker, will the gentleman yield? has also made marked contributions to yet we can certainly find no fault with . . 1964 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD - HOUSE 23201 his desire to retire from public life in on Banking and Currency, of which he had the courage of his convictions to view of the tremendous service which he was one of the noted and esteemed lead­ stand up for what he knows is right. · has rendered in the House of Representa­ ers. As chairman of the Subcommittee I have never hesitated to follow him be­ tives for the past 20 years. on Housing, as the leader in many of the cause he has never in any way misled ALBERT is a dedicated and extremely important features of legislation which me on any matter in the business of our effective public servant. He will be badly have come out of that committee, I have committee or the business of the Con­ missed. He was first elected to Congress seen him here in this Chamber nobly and gress of the United States. in 1944, and is generally recognized as greatly serve America and the cause of Mr. Speaker, I admire his ability to do one of our more respected debaters and democracy and freedom in the world. what someone back in history said Alex­ fioor strategists. He has been called the I am sorry to see him go, as is every one ander Hamilton did when the Constitu­ House's No.1 expert on the Federal hous­ of his colleagues, for today in this critical tion of the United States was framed. It ing program, having served as chairman time America needs statesmen, men who was said that Alexander Hamilton con­ of the Housing Subcommittee for 14 have the courage to stand up for what vinced people by a "sweet reasonable­ years. Also, he has been a ranking mem­ they believe to be right, who are not ness." That is the way I will remember ber of the Banking and Currency Com­ frightened by unfavorable or even hostile the advocacy of the gentleman from Ala­ mittee. political sounds, to do what in their heart bama, ALBERT RAINS, in his espousal of We will miss ALBERT and his very lovely and conscience they believe to be in the the causes in which he believed. He has wife, Allison, but wish them many more best interests of the country and their always done so with a humor and with a happy and enjoyable years while away countrymen. sweet nature and in a reasonable and from Washington. ALBERT RAINS never faltered. He logical way that none of us have been Mr. PEPPER. Mr. Speaker, will the never failed to meet the challenge of the able to withstand because he has done gentleman yield? public good. Here in this House he has it in such a fashion that we knew he was Mr. ROBERTS of Alabama. I yield to been recognized for the superiority of right. I hate to see the gentleman from the gentleman from Florida. his eloquence and the excellence of his Alabama, ALBERT RAINS, leave the Com­ Mr. PEPPER. Mr. Speaker, I thank capacity to debate. When he took the mittee on Banking and Currency and the able gentleman from Alabama [Mr. floor and carried a cause to his colleagues leave the Congress of the United States ROBERTS] for giving me an opportunity to he persuaded them of the rightness of because I personally will miss his leader­ say a few words in tribute to our it because he believed fervently in it ship immeasurably. esteemed colleague and our devoted and they believed in him. Mr. ROBERTS of Alabama. I thank friend, the gentleman from Alabama, So I regard this as only the temporary my colleague. ALBERT RAINS. departure of ALBERT RAINS from the lead­ Mr. HAGAN of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, A little while ago Winston Churchill ership of American public life. I know will the gentleman yield? gave an affectionate farewell in the he has the character and the courage Mr. ROBERTS of Alabama. I yield to House of Commons Chamber, to which and he has the moral stamina to realize the distinguished gentleman from Geor­ he had been honored for many years. that his kind of man can never be de­ gia. The whole world was saddened, for not feated. He always wins because of the Mr. HAGAN of Georgia. Mr. Speaker alone had Britain lost one of its most fidelity with which he serves an honor­ and my colleagues, I appreciate the dis­ distinguished sons and greatest states­ able course. So his spirit will be here, tinguished gentleman granting me a few men, but the cause of freedom and if his person is not, for the foreseeable moments to add just a brief word to the progress in the world had lost one of its future. America needs in its leadership wonderful tributes that have been paid greatest and noblest leaders. I am sure men of the intellect, character, com­ by his colleagues to the gentleman from the sentiment of every Member of this petence, and the courage of the gentle­ Alabama, ALBERT RAINS. House and the other body and the people man from Alabama [ALBERT RAINS]. I served five terms in the Georgia of America, who are concerned about So we want to say to him, ALBERT, House of Representatives and one· term their Government, is that they are suf­ America. admires you and loves you. in the Senate before coming to the Con­ fering an irreparable loss in the passage America. is grateful to you for your faith­ gress, and I am now serving my second from this body of the gentleman from ful service of all of its noble aims and term in this body. Alabama, ALBERT RAINS. aspirations. America will look to you in I have known a lot of men in govern­ I was born and reared in the Fifth the years ahead to continue your mag­ ment during my years--men who have Congressional District of Alabama. So nificent leadership, for you are the kind meant much to me and who have been that district always has been and always of man America must count upon to meet of great help to me. But early in the be­ will be close to my heart, as will all of the challenge of the days that lie ahead. ginning of my first year in the Congress, my native State of Alabama. When I Of him in life I know of no words more one of the first men I became acquainted came to the other body and got to know expressive than those Shakespeare tells with was ALBERT RAINS of Alabama about the members of the Alabama delegation us Anthony uttered on the battlefield of whom I had heard a great deal. At the I was particularly interested in the Mem­ Philippi, as he gazed on the noble figure time there was a matter pending which ber who represented the old Fifth Con­ of the fallen Brutus: was of great importance to the people of gressional District in which as a little boy His life was gentle, and the elements my district and, of course, to me as their I sat by my father's side and listened to So mix'd in him that Nature might stand up Representative. So I went to see the my Congressman speak on many public And say to all the world, "This was a man!" gentleman from Alabama, ALBERT RAINS. occasions. So is ALBERT RAINS. I have never seen a more charming in­ I found in the gentleman from Ala­ Mr.· ROBERTS of Alabama. I thank dividual act in such a ready and capable bama, ALBERT RAINS, representative of the distinguished gentleman from manner, to be of service, to a fellow who the then Fifth Congressional District of Florida. . did not think he could even expect to Alabama, a man who has left here in this Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentleman get such cooperation and attention as House a great tradition of statesmanship, from Georgia [Mr. STEPHENS]. was given to me by the gentleman from a man whose heartthrob is with his peo­ Mr. STEPHENS. Mr. Speaker, I ap­ Alabama, ALBERT RAINS. Of course, he ple; a man with great vistas of vision; a preciate having an opportunity to say won me to him at that very moment. man dedicated in his heart to his coun­ a few words about my friend, the gen­ The action he took in my behalf and in try and to his country's cause. I came tleman from Alabama, ALBERT RAINS, as the interest of my district meant a great therefore to have admiration and tribute he leaves the House of Representatives. deal to me. in my heart for this man who repre­ I came here 4 years ago, and I joined During the succeeding years of m~ sented my old congressional district. the Committee on Banking and Cur­ service in the Congress, I have found Through the years my admiration for rency. ALBERT RAINS both :figuratively him to be not only a friend but one the gentleman from Alabama, ALBERT and actually put his arm around my of the most capable legislators and one RAINS, has grown greater and greater shoulders and since then has led me in of the most capable individuals I have and I cherish as a treasure his noble the way I think I should have gone on seen during my legislative experience. friendship. the Banking and Currency Committee In addition, I have found him to be a After I came to this House I had the because I have found that he knows warmhearted friend on and off the floor honor to serve on the House Committee what he is talking about. He has always of the House of Representatives. We • 4

23202 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD - HOUSE September 30 all know him and respect him for his tain that many, many other Members of wife God's richest blessings, and, in my many fine accomplishments as a Repre­ the House feel the same as I do. judgment, every Member of this great sentative from the State of Alabama. I am particularly honored to be able body will remember ALBERT as a magnifi­ We all know him as Mr. Housing in this to join in this tribute to our colleague cent American. . country, and the people of this Nation of today and to wish him many, many years Mr. ROBERTS of Alabama. Mr. ours are living better today because of of good health and happiness. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that the services in this Oongress of ALBERT Mr. ROBERTS of Alabama. I thank the gentleman from Florida [Mr. RAINS of Alabama. the gentleman from New York. ROGERS] may extend his remarks at this There are many things I would like to Mr. PICKLE. Mr. Speaker, will the point in the RECORD. say to express my true feelings and my gentleman yield? The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there personal regret that I will have the priv­ Mr. ROBERTS of Alabama. I yield to objection to the request of the gentleman ilege of serving only 2 terms with this the gentleman from Texas. from Alabama? fine gentleman. Mr. PICKLE. Mr. Speaker, I have not There was no objection. I will close my remarks by saying that had the privilege of serving long years Mr. ROGERS of Florida. Mr. Speaker, this Nation has needed his services. This with the distinguished gentleman from the House will lose the services of one of Nation is better off because of the serv­ Alabama that other speakers who have its most able and experienced Members ices that he has rendered not only to the preceded me have had. this year on the retirement of our col­ people of his district and to the State Any man who walks on the floor of league from Alabama, ALBERT RAINS. of Alabama but to the Nation as a whole. the House as a new Member knows he has a certain amount of apprehension. ALBERT RAINS has served the people of In spite of the long years of service Alabama and the Nation with distinction he has given, the gentleman from Ala­ One of the first things he learns is to bama [ALBERT RAINS] is still a young look for someone he can follow and and has left his mark on our times, par­ someone with whom he can talk. I have ticularly in the field of housing legisla­ man and I hope he gets in some fine rest tion. and relaxation for a time down in Ala­ found that has been true with respect bama. to the distinguished gentleman from It is to be noted that he will be re­ But, I do not believe that the people of Alabama [Mr. RAINS]. membered by those of us honored to serve Alabama or of the entire country, who I was particularly impressed by his with him as a kind, considerate, and gen­ know him so well, are going to let the handling of the National Housing Act. tle man who enjoyed the respect of all. gentleman from Alabama, ALBERT RAINS, I had some doubts about the measure The people of Alabama are losing a stay fishing very long. I believe we will myself. Some of the most experienced man of great talent and devotion to duty see further service in some capacity for Members of the Texas delegation told in the Congress, and the Congress will the able talents of this fine and capable me, "Just listen to ALBERT RAINS and you sincerely miss his leadership. We are gentleman. will get the information and you will confident, however, that he will continue Mr. ROBERTS of Alabama. I thank get the facts straight." I did. That was his devotion to his country in all his the gentleman. certainly true. future undertakings. Mr. HALPERN. Mr. Speaker, will the The gentleman from Alabama [Mr. I would like to join with all our col­ gentleman yield? RAINS] is a real leader. I believe I speak leagues in wishing ALBERT and his lovely Mr. ROBERTS of Alabama. I yield for the freshmen Members of Congress wife a long and happy future. to the gentleman from New York. and the younger Members of this body Mr. ROBERTS of Alabama. Mr. Mr. HALPERN. Mr. Speaker, I arn when I say that at all times we have felt Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that thrilled and I am awed by this tribute to the gentleman from Alabama [Mr. the gentleman from New York [Mr. Mm.­ one of the truly great Members of this RAINS] is the type of man we could go TER] may extend his remarks at this House today. In fact, my feelings are to to discuss problems. He has received point in the RE'cORD. intermingled. us in a friendly and gracious manner The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there I feel pleased, I feel privileged, and I and made us feel at home. He is a man objection to the request of the gentleman feel proud to participate. we recognize as . a leader. Always with from Alabama? I feel pleased to see this time taken to­ a great deal of confidence we have been There was no objection. day to pay tribute to a man retiring from able to present our problems to him. Mr. MULTER. Mr. Speaker, I want to our ranks physically but who will never When he took the podium or was in the reemphasize some of the things that retire from our hearts or from the work well, we knew there was a man with the have been said about our very distin­ of the Congresses to come. facts and there wa.s a leader we could guished colleague, the gentleman from I said I feel privileged. I am privi­ follow. · Alabama [Mr. RAINS]. leged-privileged to be able to join in It is with a great deal of pleasure as a The omnibus housing bill, H.R. 12175, this tribute and to say how beloved he new Member that today I salute the which we passed recently, will be one is, what warm personal affection I have gentleman from Alabama and wish him more legislative monument to a truly for him, and how truly admiring I am the very best in the years ahead. great statesman. of the gentleman from Alabama [Mr. Mr. ROBERTS of Alabama. Mr. This is a man who is a gentleman in RAINS]. Speaker, I thank the gentleman from every possible interpretation of the word; I said I feel proud. Yes, I am proud­ Texas. a great scholar, a diplomat, and a legis­ proud to be a Member of the House and Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent lator who will long be remembered in to have the opportunity of knowing such that the gentleman from Georgia [Mr. this House. a fine colleague, so beautiful a human, FORRESTER] may extend his remarks at When I first came to the House in and so able a public servant. this point in the RECORD. 1947 he was already a senior member I have learned much from AL RAINS. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there of the Banking and Currency Commit­ From the first day I became a member objection to the request of the gentleman tee which I joined that year. But more of the Banking and Currency Committee from Alabama? than a senior member, he was a top I took notice of AL. One could not help There was no objection. member, "tops" so far a.s the respect and but notice him-his calmness and col­ Mr. FORRESTER. Mr. Speaker, it is esteem of his colleagues was concerned. lectiveness under stress and during diffi­ a great privilege to pay tribute to a won­ not only on the committee but in all of cult sessions attracted me immediately. derful personal friend, a splendid neigh­ the House. His unique grasp of the issues at hand, bor, a thoroughly Christian gentleman, I dare say that there is more than one · his scope of knowledge, his analytical and one of the greatest legislators that very good piece of legislation that would mind, his sense of fairness, his tasteful has ever come to Congress. have been lost in committee and on the humor and his brilliance are truly ex­ It has been a benediction to know floor were it not for the statesmanship ceptional. ALBERT RAINS. He has my unqualified of this great man. He has done a yeo­ I have been privileged to have served approval and affection. I know no better manlike job in all these undertakings, with AL RAINS . in the committee and in man. I know no better public servant. with respect for all views, no matter how this House. My life and.my own public I am a better man for having had the strongly he might have differed with service have been much enriched by hav­ privilege of SBSociation and service with them. He reconciled differences of opin­ ing had this experience, and I feel cer- him. I wish ALBERT and his wonderful ion that seemed irreconcilable. He will 1964 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD - HOUSE 23203 be sorely missed by his colleagues on the in a true sense representative of all our blessings of the Almighty and greater committee and in the House. people. success in whatever undertaking he may I am happy indeed to be able to call To ALBERT RAINS and his gracious seek in the future. He has earned the him "friend." I know that I have been wife, Allison, go our sincerest good highest honors that a dedicated public a better man because of that friendship wishes for many, many more happy and servant can aspire to. As a true son of which I hope will endure as long as the productive years. the great State of Alabama and the peer­ Lord spares us. Mrs. SULLIVAN. Mr. Speaker, for less leader of democratic principles in I want to echo all that has been said those of us on the Committee on Banking the interest of the Nation-we, his sin­ by the Members who have preceded me and Currency, and particularly on the cere colleagues, salute him, and wish for and by our distinguished majority leader. Subcommittee on Housing, August 13 him .and his sweet wife Allison, great ALBERT, you will be sorely missed here. was "Albert M. Rains Day" in the House happiness and abundant health. We wish you well in all that you under- of Representatives. Most of the Mem­ Mr. BU~LESON. Mr. Speaker, it has take in the years ahead. We know that hers who participated in the debate on been a uruque and gratifying experience what you have done in your years of the housing bill cited the outstanding for me to preside as Speaker while trib­ service will always be a landmark to contributions made by Congressman ute was paid to our colleague ALBERT those who will try to follow, as good leg- RAINS to the housing laws of this coun­ RAINS, who is voluntarily retiring from islators do, your fine example in repre- try over the past 20 years. This spon­ Congress. In listening to the remarks senting not only their constituents but taneous flood of tributes attested to the of my colleagues, I could echo every word. the entire country in bringing to it the high regard this House holds for the He is esteemed by all who have served finest legislation that we in the Congress gentleman from Alabama as a legislator with him in this House· of Representa­ can give to them. and, more importantly, as a person. I tives. Mr. ROBERTS of Alabama. Mr. do not know of any Member who does not ALBERT RAINS and I do not always Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that regard Mr. RAINS as one of the finest of agree-we have not always voted to­ the gentleman from Wisconsin [Mr. our colleagues. This does not mean that gether-but I know we have always REussJ may extend his remarks at this everyone always agrees with Mr. RAINS shared a warm friendship which I shall point in the RECORD. on every subject, but he always argues value and cherish the remainder of my 'Ille SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there his point of view on legislation with such life. objection to the request of the gentleman deep sincerity and honesty that he never I join with those who have spoken so from Alabama? fails to be persuasive. eloquently of his impeccable character, There was no objection. Mr. Speaker, I tried to indicate on t~e warmth of his personality, his con­ Mr. REUSS. Mr. Speaker, Alabama August 13 in my remarks on the housing siderateness and other virtues which we does well to honor ALBERT RAINS today, bill and in the speech delivered in St. all a~mire and I join others in wishing and I appreciate the opportunity to join Louis which I inserted in the RECORD, for him and his lovely wife the best of with his friends from his native state, how proud I am to have had the oppor­ good things. because we from the rest of the country tunity to serve on the Housing Subcom­ Mr. ROONEY of New York. Mr. love him as much. mittee with Mr. RAINS. If these pro- Speaker, with the close of the 88th Con­ Much as we regret ALBERT RAINS' re- ceedings today are to be reprinted in gress rapidly approaching, the sad tirement after 20 devoted years of con- the form of a tribute to Mr. RAINS, then thought comes to me that many of the gressional service, we can still rejoice in I would certainly be grateful if my re­ faces we see here today will not be here the legacies he leaves us. marks as they appear on pages 19307- when the 89th Congress convenes in We are legislators. our business is to 19310 of the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD could January 1965. Many Members have an­ conduct ourselves in a parliamentary be included at this point in such a docu­ nounced that they are resigning or re­ body. As far as I am concerned, ALBERT ment. I join my colleagues today in tiring at the end of this session of Con­ RAINS is about as perfect an example wishing Congressman RAINS everything gress, and when we adjourn sine die we of a legislator as this House has ever he wishes for himself. While he has cer­ will say farewell to many whose friend­ seen, or ever will see. His formula for tainly done more than his share of pub­ ships we have enjoyed during our asso­ his conduct as a legislator is simple: lie service, I am sure there are many as­ ciation over the years. Some of the know your subject thoroughly; know signments he will be performing for the Members who will not be returning have your colleagues intimately; know every public good and for the country, from devoted many years of their lives to the nuance of parliamentary law; and most other vantage points than membership service of this Nation, and it is appro­ important of all, be absolutely fair and in the Congress. priate we acknowledge the important honest in all your dealings. out of such Mr. LIBONATi. Mr. Speaker, the re­ parts they played in the development stuff is legislative greatness made, and tirement of the Honorable ALBERT RAINS and growth of our great country. ALBERT RAINS has been a truly great removes from the Congress the most Among this group is one of my dearest legislator. formidable authority in the field of hous.- friends, the Honorable ALBERT RAINS . ALBERT'S specialty, as we all know, has ing. Since his election to the Congress who has announced that he is retiring at been housing. It is no accident that his in 1944 he has been the driving force the end of the session and will return to term here in the House has coincided for the enactment of housing legisla­ the practice of law. He is one of the with the greatest growth of home build- tion-the crowning accomplishment be­ most able men to be elected from the ing and urban redevelopment in our his- ing the omnibus housing bill in 1961. State of Alabama and has made a great tory. Millions of modest-income people, He held the respect and admiration of reputation here :in the House of Rep­ elderly people, farm people and city every Member of the House. His ardent resentatives as a progressive legislator. people, owe the attractive and decent interest in the plight of the homeless He has come to be known as Mr. Hous­ homes in which they now live to AL- and those living in subnormal and slum ing, the foremost authority on the sub­ BERT RAINS' leadership. Now that our areas reflect the unselfish, kindly atti­ ject in this country. Federal housing programs are growing tude of this great leader. ALBERT RAINS first 'came to Congress beyond the provision of shelter, and are · His contribution to the welfare of in 1945, and for many years our offices concerning themselves with the redevel- thousands of unfortunates won for him were in the same corridor. His friend­ opment of our cities, the planning of throughout the Nation the appreciation new communities, and with the prov!- and admiration of millions of his coun­ ship over the years has meant a great sion of open space, ALBERT RAINS' vision trymen. deal to me, and I do want to take this and guidance will be sorely missed. His handling of the legislation on the opportunity of wishing him the very In times of tension like today, history floor of the Congress won the supporting best in his law practice. I am sure that will honor most those who combined votes of many of his colleagues who hav­ he will cont.inue to be just as success­ zealous and sensitive representation for ing great confidence in the sincere rep­ ful in any endeavor he undertakes as he their own areas with a true sense of na- resentations that he advanced in argu­ was in representing his district and the tional unity and national purpose. I do ment changed their position on the State of Alabama in the U.S. House of not intend to diminish in any way AL- matter. Representatives. BERT RAINS' role as a representative of ALBERT RAINS will be sadly missed by To ALBERT and his lovely wife, Allison, Alabama when I say that he has been the membership. We wish for him the may I say "good luck,u and may they 23204 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD - HOUSE September 30 have many, many more years of hap­ RAINS on the job here in strategic posi­ Speaker, and see and talk with, and learn piness and good health. tions with the key committees to which about men like ALBERT RAINS of Alabama. Mr. STUBBLEFIELD. Mr. Speaker, he contributed so much. When I say For there is nothing in the whole spec­ many fine tributes have been accorded that my knowledge of his effectiveness, trum of human endeavor that is so sym­ our friend and colleague ALBERT RAINS his skill, his diplomatic handling of many bolic of the noblest quality in human today upon his retirement from Con­ men of talent and decision, is grounded nature, the finest aspirations, the most gress. It is an honor and privilege to upon a very special vantage point, I diligent endeavors, as the public and pri­ add my remarks to this richly deserved mean, of course, that ALBERT RAINS and vate life of a man like ALBERT RAINS. accolade. I worked together in committee. It gives me personally a tremendous Since coming to the House of Repre­ We conferred, we studied, we poured sense of loss to see him retire. But it sentatives in 1944, he has served in many over reports and documents, we con­ gives me also a concomitant sense ot capacities and always with outstanding sulted our colleagues, we sought to mas­ gratitude to know that politicians like ability and distinction. As chairman of ter the problems and the differences ALBERT RAINS give dignity and stature the important Subcommittee on Housing among men, and we even disputed. Al­ distinction and honor to the professio:ri of the House Banking and Currency ways ALBERT RAINS toiled in the interests of politics and to the democratic process Committee, he has left his mark on of better and better legislation, and al­ in our country. every housing bill that has been ap­ ways in the interest of decision and suc­ Mr. GRANT. Mr. Speaker, on behalf proved by the Congress in recent years. cess. As a fellow legislator on the same of the Alabama delegation, I have re­ He has established himself as a recog­ legislative team, so to speak, with ALBERT quested this time in order to give the nized authority on housing matters, and RAINS, I am particularly grateful to him, membership of the House an opportunity his leadership and knowledge in this for he made the burden of our job less to join with us in paying tribute to an field will be sorely missed in the years arduous. ahead. ~mtst~i:ding Member of this body who I feel that no credit attaches to me IS ret1rmg at the end of this session. I I feel a genuine sense of personal loss that I, as chairman of the Committee speak of ALBERT RAINS, a worthy son of at his retirement. I well remember his on Banking and Currency of the House, Alabama. many kindnesses and great courtesy had him constantly at my side and then when I first came to Congress. His appointed him chairman of the Sub­ ALBERT was born in DeKalb County, sympathetic understanding meant much committee on Housing. He had been Ala., on March 11, 1902 which makes to a green Congressman, and I am truly .chairman of the Subcommittee on Hous­ him a young man-one ~f this geneita­ grateful to him for his help and advice ing in the committee under the chair­ tion. While young in years and in spirit, and for the real interest he has shown in manship of the Honorable Brent Sperlce he is old in legislative experience and is certainly one of, if not the best debaters Kentucky's housing needs. of Kentucky for many years, and had be­ in the House. ' Our good friend can look back upon come our outstanding expert on the sub­ the past 20 years and take just pride in ject of housing. It took no special genius After attending the public schools of his numerous legislative accomplish­ to recognize that here, in this great man DeKalb County, he attended Snead Sem­ ments which have so tremendously ben­ from Alabama, was the foresight, the inary which is now Snead College, being efited so many Americans. He has capacity for direction, the progressive a member of the board of trustees of greatly contributed to the betterment of legislative point of view, that constitute this fine institution and also of Jackson­ our society, and when he leaves, it will the very heart-blood of leadership for ville State Teachers College and the Uni­ be with the knowledge of a job well the public good in a democracy. And his versity of Alabama. done. experience as a lawyer and in public Mr. RAINS is a lawyer by profession I extend to him every good wish for service in Alabama before he came here having been admitted to the bar in 1928: happiness and continued success in his in 1944, his affection and enthusiasm for and commenced practice in Gadsden return to private life but want him to people, all made for the kind of service where he has since resided. He served know that he will leave among us here in in this House that is stamped forever as city attorney of Gadsden for 10 years, the House a void that will be impossible upon the history of our country. was a member of the house of represen­ to fill. It is a service that is remarkably sig­ tatives of the Alabama Legislature from Mr. PATMAN. Mr. Speaker, I like to nificant in the legislation for housing in Etowah County where he distinguished think that the testimony I am about to which he was a great technician and an himself as a leader. He was an officer in give in tribute to Representative ALBERT expert not only, but a statesman of pro­ many local organizations and has always RAINS, of Gadsden, Ala., enjoys the found understanding. I am an old hand given of his time and energies . to many integrity, the authenticity and the in­ myself at the business of legislation, often patriotic, fraternal, and religious causes. formed judgment, that characterized the under great difficulty and greater pres­ He is married to the former Allison Blair language, the data and the sincerity of sure. For more than 3 decades I have of Centre, Ala., who has been most help­ Representative RAINS himself when he watched the democratic process in this ful to him in his career. func;tioned so brilliantly and so success­ Chamber and before that in Texas. Congressman RAINS has been quite ac­ fully among us here in the House. I like I know something of the indispensabil­ tive in speaking for the Democratic to think that when I speak of Repre­ ity of men like ALBERT RAINS. Party, both in his own State and sentative RAINS I do it from a special po­ And I know what the great law firms throughout the Nation. He is a Demo­ sition of close and intimate knowledge, of our country, or private industry, or crat in every sense of the word. While just as he himself never rose on this floor banking and management would do to he espouses the philosophy of the Demo­ to offer a judgment, influence a vote, or count men like RAINS in the top echelons cratic Party and really fights for it every sponsor a piece of legislation unless his of their leadership. It is my firm con­ inch of the way, no one can charge that words were solidly bulwarked by honesty viction, however, that ALBERT RAINS be­ he was so blinded to partisanship that he of conviction and exact information. longs in Government, belongs in service did not fight fair or ever hit below the Those of us who know the meaning of to his fellow man for whom he feels so belt. Representative RAINS' service to his State deeply and works so hard. I earnestly Yesterday during the debate on the and to the Nation-and that is a con­ hope that he will be returned soon to the Housing legislation, many Members took siderable company-must feel a certain public service, in one capacity or another. the occasion to pay tribute to ALBERT'S sense of failure in the democratic process We are, Mr.' Speaker, in the midst of a service here in the House. He is most itself because of the fact that he is to harsh and sometimes bitter presidential worthy of these fine tributes. His re~ retire from the Congress. He is only in campaign. I have, with great pain and tiring from Congress is a loss to his State his early sixties. anguish, heard words spoken that down­ and to the Nation. He is recognized For me it seems that the loss from our grade and disparage the profession of throughout this country as the architect midst of such a talent in legislation and politics, as .if politics were some unpleas­ of housing legislation here in the House.· leadership, when there is yet so much ant business charged with corruption He leaves this body as a builder-what more of it to be had, ought not to be and ignorance, and devoid of moral more could one wish? allowed to occur. I wish somehow I had dignity. I pray that the often unwitting Whatever the future may hold for AL­ the power-the benign power of course­ traducers of the political profession could BERT RAINS, I am sure that the Members to alter this decision and keep ALBERT come to this House, this Chamber, Mr. of this House join with the Alabama del- 1964 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD - HOUSE 23205 egation in wishing for him and his lovely curricular study and even courage. At ALBERT RAINS was always concerned wife, Allison, all of the good things of the time, Federal participation in pro­ with the little man, and I know that life. vision of housing for other than the very whatever he undertakes in the future, Mr. ROGERS of Florida. Mr. Speak- lowest income groups was a subject of this concern will always be with him . . er, I know that all of us in the House will hot controversy. Within a few years, the Mr. DORN. Mr. Speaker, over the greatly miss our colleague, the gentleman congressional leadership recognized AL­ years as his colleagues here saw ALBERT from Alabama, ALBERT RAINS, who is re­ BERT RAINS as a committee member who RAINS guide important legislation tiring from the Congress. did his homework and he acquired the through this House, we saw a man dedi­ Since coming to the Congress in 1944, tag of "Mr. Housing." cated always to the National welfare. ALBERT RAINS has served his district and There was a quick recognition that AL­ ALBERT RAINS' service here was always the Nation with dignity and devotion. BERT RAINS in his views and legislation characterized by loyalty to his commu­ The people of his district and State can looked beyond bricks and mortar and was nity, his congressional district, his great feel justifiably proud of the representa­ motivated alone by what he believed was State, while at the same time placing tion he has given them. His colleagues the best interests of the American people the national interest above every other on the Banking and Currency Commit­ and the country. Every housing bill consideration. As a result of ALBERT tee will miss his valued counsel, as we in passed by the Congress since the land­ RAINS, devotion to our country, each the House will also. mark housing legislation of 1949 bears section and every class has benefited I extend to Congressman and Mrs. the unmistakable stamp of ALBERT RAINS' from his legislative genius and skill. Rains my best wishes for continued suc­ knowledge, enterprise and dedication to Our Nation is a stronger nation eco­ cess and happiness. an ideal. nomically because of the untiring efforts Mr. JONES of Alabama. Mr. Speaker, In the 1950's there was a rush by some of ALBERT RAINS. In the history of this our distinguished colleague from Ala­ of the unscrupulous and the fast-buck House, he will be recorded as one of the bama, Congressman ALBERT RAINS, is crowd to cash in on the postwar housing greatest Members of all time. He will completing a tenure in the Congress shortage and the housing needs of war rank with Speaker Bankhead and other which can fill him with profound satis­ veterans, with shoddy construction outstanding Alabama statesmen. faction and many of us in the public their mark. Without hesitation, ALBERT We will miss his great oratory here on service with pardonable envy. Within RAINS headed the subcommittee of in­ the floor, his genial and affable manner. the 20 years of his service in the House, vestigation. With complete objectivity ALBERT RAINS typified the true south­ ALBERT RAINS literally helped change and fairness, he put the facts on the rec­ ern gentleman. His distinguished serv­ the face of the Nation, upgraded our ord and his suggestions for safeguarding ice here with us has elevated the stand- American way of living and in so doing, the home buyers' dollars, not only exposes ards of us all. · strengthened our democracy. Millions of poor building methods but resulted in na­ Mrs. Dorn joins me in wishing for him American children have grown up in tionwide standards which have benefited the very best always and we believe he comfortable homes in decent surround­ every American who buys a home. will be called upon to again serve his ings because of ALBERT RAINS. The home Whenever legislation came before the people as U.S. Senator, Governor, or in construction industry continues to flour­ Congress concerning housing, ALBERT the executive department or agencies of ish and its leaders and its publications RAINS invariably took a position which the Federal Government. have vied with each other in praising our was fair to all segments of the industry, Mr. ROBERTS of Alabama. Mr. colleague for his vision and idealism, but always in the best interests of our Speaker, in closing I would like to thank coupled with a shrewd appreciation of people. He had the rare ability to take the friends of the gentleman from Ala­ the builders' problems and abilities. the most explosive and controversial bama [Mr. RAINS], and of the Alabama ALBERT RAINS earned the respect of issues in their proper perspective. In­ delegation who participated in this trib­ the 10 Congresses in which he served. fluential and trusted for his counsel by ute to him. I know that there are many He won the universal acclaim of home­ his colleagues, he is one of the main Members of the House who, had they builders and real estate practitioners and reasons our country has achieved the known that this special order was set should have the gratitude of the millions splendid record it has made since the for today, would have made it their of Americans who actually owe him their close of the Ia.St World War in meeting business to be here. The dean of our homes, because his legislation made it what was a staggering problem in human delegation had previously obtained time possible for them to finance their hous­ engineering, consisting of provision of and other members of the Alabama dele­ ing. adequate housing for an expanding gation, because of illnesses and one death The common tendency of many to as­ population. in a Member's family, could not be here sociate a man who had had brilliant His retirement from the Congress is re­ today. success in one endeavor with that effort grettable because it will leave a gap in Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance alone operates to the disadvantage of our the expertise on housing problems in of~time. colleague, the gentleman from Alabama which he was a leader. We wish him well [Mr. RAINS]. RAINS and housing are and he leaves with a unanimous "well GENERAL LEAVE TO EXTEND something of a synonym around the done," by those who will be inspired by country. But the gentleman from Ala­ his record of splendid service, which al­ Mr. ROBERTS of Alabama. Mr. bama [Mr. i:?,AINSJ made his mark as a ways will be marked in congressional Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that lawyer before coming to the Congress and annals. all Members may have 5 legislative days his legal background contributed to his in which to revise and extend their Mr. TEAGUE of Texas. Mr. Speaker, remarks on this subject. talents as a parliamentarian and a most ALBERT RAINS, who has devoted the best efficient investigator and committee part of his life to representing his fellow The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. chairman. His deep knowledge of what man in the legislative halls of both the BURLESON). Is there objection to the improves a State's economy engaged his State legislature of his native State of request of the gentleman from Alabama? active interest in development of natural Alabama and the House of Representa­ There was no objection. resources, highways, and waterways and tives in Washington, D.C., has announced his wide interests made him a tower of his retirement from the House. REPORT ON THE 88TH CONGRESS strength within our Alabama delegation. It has often been said that probably Mr. HALPERN. Mr. Speaker, I ask Ari old friend, he also was a good adviser one of the largest investments the aver­ and consultant for me. I will miss his unanimous consent that the gentle.. keen analysis of the most complex issues age man will ever make in his life is the woman from Illinois [Mrs. REID] may ex­ and problems. purchase of a home, and ALBERT RAINS tend her remarks at this point in the When he came to the House from has worked hard and long to provide the RECORD and include extraneous matter. Gadsden, Ala., in 1944, he was assigned best home loan program in the world. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there to the Banking and Currency Commit­ He is recognized as a foremost authority objection to the request of the gentleman tee. He immediately immersed himself in this field. Many of his bills to pro­ from New York? in the very complex and then not so vide better farm housing, college hous­ There was no objection. glamorous problems of housing. Strange ing, and nursing homes are now law Mrs. REID of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, as it may seem now, this required extra- of the land. the respanses which I have received from 23206 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD - HOUSE September 30 my monthly newsletter when I have ex­ but price of wheat is down and prices to abroad; authorizes sales of surplus U.S. plained legislation at the time it was be­ consumers are up since its enactment. agricultural commodities to other na­ ing considered by the House of Repre­ This law authorizes a new wheat market­ tions for their currencies; and authorizes sentatives show how really interested the ing certificate program and contains donations of U.S. surplus farm goods for American people are in their Govern­ most of the program rejected previously emergency disaster relief and for support ment. Therefore, I am making this by the ·wheat farmers in the national of economic development projects. statement today to summarize some of referendum of 1963. This law also pro­ When this Congress finally adjourns, the major legislation already enacted vides a new subsidy for cotton mills as authorizations for the mutual assistance into law in this 88th Congress. well as continues past cotton price sup­ program alone will total more than $6 When this 88th Congress finally ad­ port and subsidies. Senator AIKEN billion for a 2-year-period. This in­ journs sine die, it will undoubtedly have stated: cludes allowance for U.S. tax dollars to gained the distinction of remaining in It would have paid us better to have aid Communist countries as well as so­ session for the longest period of time in bought all these imports coming in from for­ called neutral countries who vote with peacetime history. The first session did eign countries and given them to the people Russia in the United Nations more than not adjourn until December 30, 1963. of the underdeveloped countries of the world they do with the United States. This During this 88th Congress, we have and we would have still saved some money. $6 billion figure does not include amounts already been ih session 500 calendar Public Law 88-482 directs the Presi­ allotted for other foreign aid programs days; 18,081 bills and resolutions have dent to impose import quotas, starting such as food for peace, participation in been introduced; and 946 bills and reso­ January 1, 1965, whenever imports of International Development Association, lutions have already been enacted into chilled, frozen, or fresh beef, veal, mut­ and the Inter-American Development law. These :figures, impressive as .they ton, and goat meat threatens to rise 10 Bank, the Peace Corps, and so forth. may be, only tell a small part of the percent or more above annual average HEALTH AND WELFARE story. They definitely do not reveal the 1959-63 import levels, adjusted to allow Public Law 88-156 authorizes $282.2 hours and hours devoted to consideration for growth of the U.S. market. million for fiscal years 1964-68; $48 mil­ the various congres­ of legislation by EDUCATION lion for fiscal year 1969, and $58 million sional committees, and by individual Public Law 88-129 authorizes $205.7 for fiscal year 1970 and each year there­ Members of Congress. after for purpose of increasing aid to Abraham Lincoln said: million in matching grants to expand teaching and research facilities of medi­ States. for maternal and child health There are few things wholly evil or wholly services and for crippled children's pro­ good. Almost everything, especially of Gov­ cal, dental, and related-type colleges and ernment policy, is an inseparable compound for student loans to increase health per­ grams-and grants for maternity care of the two, so that our best judgment be­ sonnel. and research projects to prevent mental tween them is continually demanded. Public Law 88-204 authorizes $1.2 bil­ retardation. lion for 3-year program of loans and Public Law 88-164 authorizes $329 mil­ I have found this so true as I care­ grants to aid colleges and universities in lion for 5-year program to aid States in fully study the records of the hearings, financing construction of academic and providing mental retardation research committee reports, and the individual related facilities. facilities, construction of community ·pieces of legislation line by line before Public Law 88-120 authorizes $921 mil­ mental health centers, and grants for casting my votes. lion for expansion of vocational educa­ training teachers of the deaf. In making my decision as to how to tion programs through fiscal year 1967, Public Law 88-210 authorizes $95 mil­ vote on final passage of a bill, I study all and authorizes $417,946,000 for exten­ lion for fiscal years 1964-67 to improve, available facts and weigh the good fea­ sion of National Defense Education and strengthen, and accelerate programs for tures against the bad-keeping in mind Aid to Impacted Areas Acts to June 30, prevention and abatement of air pollu­ always the best interests of my consti­ 1965. - tion. tuents. When I decide that the bad Public Law 88-214 authorizes $411 mil­ Public Law 88-352: The Civil Rights features outweigh the good, I must-in lion for fiscal year 1965 and $285 million Act of 1964 authorizes unlimited funds good conscience-vote against the bill, no for fiscal year 1966 for carrying out pro­ matter how appealing the title may be or to enforce the existing civil rights and visions of Manpower Development and extend the juris~iction of the Federal how worthy the aim. I have welcomed Training Act-providing literacy and vo­ Government to enforce integration in the counsel contained in correspondence cational training to unemployed, assist­ public accommodations, public facilities, from citizens of the 15th District of Illi­ ance to relocate unemployed, and a and State programs which receive Fed­ nois; and I have tried to live up to my broadened program to train uneducated campaign pledges to fight for economy in eral funds. The law also establishes a and jobless youth. Waives for 1965 the Federal Fair Employment Practices government, decentralization of Federal requirement that States match Federal power, and freedom of the individual. Commission called the Equal Employ­ grants for training allowances for un­ ment Opportunity Commission to super­ Since serving as Representative from employed. the 15th District of Illinois, I have at­ vise employment practices in private tempted to keep my constituents fully Public Law 88-269 authorizes $45 mil­ business, and authorizes the Attorney informed on my views and my votes on lion for 1964 to extend Federal assistance General to intervene in private suits. major issues through periodic newslet­ under the Library Services Act to urban Public Law 88-443 authorizes $1.3 bil­ areas-providing matching grants for lion to extend for 5 years the Hill-Burton ters, press releases, radio newscasts, and construction of library buildings. personal correspondence. In addition, Act, providing' Federal aid for construc­ of course, rollcall votes are a matter of Public Law 88-497 authorizes $70 mil­ tion, modernization of hospitals, nursing lion-extending for 5 years the programs homes, and other medical centers-in­ public record in the CONGRESSIONAL for traineeships to increase number of RECORD. cluding funds for areawide .planning of professional public health personnel and health facilities on a 50-50 matching This present report, therefore, is lim­ expanding health project grants to ited to a brief summary of just a few of basis. schools of medicine, dentistry, engineer­ Public Law 88-452 authorizes $947.5 the major bills already enacted into law ing, social work, and pharmacy. during this 88th Congress. million for fiscal year 1965 to finance Public Law 88-581 authorizes $287 mil­ just the first year of operation of an en­ AGRICULTURE lion for a 5-year program to combat tirely new broad Federal assistance pro­ Public Law 88-74 authorizes an esti­ shortage of nur..ses. Includes grants for gram. This Economic Opportunity Act mated $12 million in Federal assistance construction and rebuilding of school of 1964 authorizes, in fiscal years 1965 to States to help finance additional re­ and college facilities, traineeships for ad­ through 1967, 10 separate programs un­ search facilities for State agricultural vanced professionals, and loans for stu­ der the supervision of the Director of the experiment stations. Rulemaking power dents. newly established Office of Economic Op­ in the law permits the Secretary FOREIGN AID portunity. Key sections of the bill au­ of Agriculture to refuse to aid State Authorization of $4.7 billion to extend thorize a Job Corps to provide work projects unless he approves of the re­ for 2 years the food-for-peace program experience and training to youths in con­ search program to be undertaken. under Agricultural Trade Development servation camps and in urban and rural Public Law 88-297: Costs for this and Assistance Act. Expands loans from residential training centers, a work­ wheat-cotton law are undetermined- counterpart funds to private enterprise training program to employ youths lo- 1964 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD - HOUSE 23207 cally, a community action program under At the same time that this 88th Con-·· and inoculated millions who ·had known which the Federal Government would gress was authorizing huge new and ex­ only poverty, disease, and ignorance. assist a variety of local efforts to combat panded programs, it raised the national Now they have hope. poverty, a domestic peace corps called debt limit by $19 billion-to a new high Mr. Speaker, I am proud to represent VISTA-Volunteers in Service to Amer­ of $324 billion-while at the same time the district in which HOPE was con­ ica-and a series of programs to assist providing a tax cut totaling $11.5 bil­ ceived and developed. the poor in rural areas. lion, partially effective in 1964. Each Montgomery County is the home of Public Law 88-525 authorizes $375 mil­ taxpayer, however, should look into the the founder and president of Project lion over fiscal years 1965-67 to meet actual tax he will be required to pay next HOPE: Dr. William B. Walsh, who also costs of expanding the pilot food stamp April. The withholding rates were re­ is a noted internist and heart specialist program initiated by administrative or­ duced more than taxes. Thus, many tax­ in Washington, and is an assistant pro­ der in 1961. The Secretary of Agricul­ payers will owe the Government money fessor of internal medicine at George­ ture is authorized to administer a food when they file their returns next year. town University. stamp plan aimed at augmenting the Be sure to watch this. Maryland's Sixth District is also the diets of low-income families. Needy This brief rePort of bills actually en­ home of HOPE's vice president, Joseph families in participating communities acted into law merely scratches the sur­ T. Geuting, Jr., manager of the Utility· could buy, for a small fixed amount, food face of congressional action during 1963 Airplane Council of the Aerospace In­ stamps worth a larger amount when pre­ and 1964-but I hope it will give you an dustries Association. sented for payment in local food stores. idea of the scope of legislative action and Eugene M. Zuckert, U.S. Secretary of Public Law 88-560 authorizes $1.2 bil­ the growth of the Federal Government. . the Air Force, and instrumental in the lion for Housing Act of 1964 which pro­ I voted for those measures which I felt founding of HOPE, also resides in Mont- vides for urban renewal grants, 37 ,500 to be in your best interest and against gomery County. · new low-rent public housing units, loans those which I honestly believed would re­ Mr. Speaker, the list of distinguished for housing for elderly, for farm housing, sult in a waste of your tax money or area residents who have helped build and other existing programs; includes which were an unnecessary encroach­ Project HOPE is unending. It includes facilities for migrant farm workers; ex­ ment by the Federal Government into Mr. Edward J. Clarke, president of C. & C. tends maturity of FHA-financed home matters which could and should be han­ Elite Linen Services, who was the orig- ~ • mortgages and lowers down payments; dled at the local levels. I do hope my inal chairman of the MetroPolitan and provides compensation for persons efforts in your behalf have met with your Washington Committee for Project and businesses dislocated by urban re­ approval. If you missed seeing a report HOPE and this year was designated the newal projects. on my vote on any specific issue or if you official founder of the committee. wish to have further details on any par­ Replacing Mr. Clarke as chairman is NATURAL RESOURCES ticular law, please let me know. th~ equally able Mr. Foster Shannon, Public Law 88-29 authorizes develop­ Above all, I hope this report will con­ president of the Shannon & Luchs Real­ ment and coordination of Federal and firm the great imPortance for each and ty Co. Assisting Mr. Clarke is an execu­ State outdoor recreation plans through every one of you to take an active inter­ tive committee of outstanding civic serv­ studies, research, and education pro­ est in Government affairs and that you ants, and I would like to read their names grams under guidance of the Secretary will vote on election day. Your vote this into the RECORD. of the Interior. November will determine the future They are: Mr. Alvin Q. Ehrlich, Mrs. , Public Law 88-253 authorizes $816.8 course of your Government. Remember: Eugene R. Jacobsen, Jr., Dr. William T. million 2-year program of improvements "Vote and the choice is yours. Don't Joyce, Mrs. Garfield I. Kass, Mr. Ben­ in 11 river basins and navigable streams, vote and the choice is theirs." jamin B. Newton, and Mrs. Oscar D. flood control, waterpower projects of Nohowel. Army Engineers, and 1-year authoriza­ These are just a few of the persons 1n tion for Bureau of Reclamation projects. PERSONAL EXPLANATION my district who have donated their val­ Public Law 88-309 authorizes $28.5 Mr. HAGAN of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, uable time and extraordinary talents to million for 5-year program of aid to I ask unanimous consent to address the the fostering of Project HOPE, while States for development of commercial House for 1 minute. raising nearly $250,000 in 3 years. fisheries. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there Mr. Speaker, I wish at this time to Public Law 88-379 authorizes $82.5 objection to the request of the gentleman commend these people for their unselfish million for a 10-year program to finance from Georgia? devotion to such a worthy project. water resources research centers at land­ There was no objection. grant colleges and State universities­ Mr. HAGAN of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, and encourages similar projects at other on rollcall No. 263 today I was on im­ SPECIAL ORDERS GRANTED institutions. Portant business pertaining to my dis­ By unanimous consent, permission to Public Law 88-577 establishes a Na­ trict in other parts of the Capitol and I address the House, following the legis­ tional Wilderness Preservation System­ was not present at the time of that roll­ lative program and any special orders placing 9.1 million acres of land already call. heretofore entered, was granted to: owned by the Federal Government in a Mr. ROBERTS of Alabama, for 1 hour, National Wilderness System immedi­ PROJECT HOPE today. Mr. O'NEILL, for 30 minutes, on to­ ately. Additional land owned by the The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under Federal Government can be placed in previous order of the House, the gentle­ morrow, October 1. the system in the future with congres­ man from Maryland [Mr. MATHIAS] is Mr. VANIK, for 15 minutes, tomorrow . . sional action. recognized for 15 minutes. Mr. MATHIAS Cat the request of Mr. Public Law 88-578 establishes a $2 Mr. MATHIAS. Mr. Speaker, today WHALLEY), for 15 minutes, today; to re­ billion, 10-year land and water conser­ the good ship Hope sails on its fourth vise and extend his remarks and to in­ vation fund to provide assistance to the mission of mercy. When it weighs an­ clude extraneous matter. States on a matching basis in developing chor in New York City at 2 o'clock, the recreational facilities for public enjoy­ S.S. Hope starts its maiden voyage to EXTENSION OF REMARKS ment-with the cost to be met from a Africa-the third continent to benefit from its services. By unanimous consent, permission to combination of sources, including admis­ extend remarks in the CONGRESSIONAL sion and user fees and the existing Fed­ During the past 4 years the doctor~ and nurses of this privately financed program RECORD, or to revise and extend remarks, eral motorboat fuel tax. of medical education and healing have was granted to: CONCLUSION trained thousands of physicians, sur­ Mr. HAYS and to include two articles. The current membership of the 88th geons, dentists, nurses, and medical tech­ Mr. HARRIS to extend his remarks fol­ Congress is as follows: 254 Democrats tO nicians in Indonesia, South Vietnam, lowing the remarks of Mr. ROBERTS of 176 Republicans in the House, and 66 Peru, and Ecuador. Alabama in the Committee of the Whole Democrats to 34 Republicans in the While carrying out its primary goal of on H.R. 8546, and to include extraneous Senate. medical education, HOPE has treated matter. CX--1459 23208 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD - HOUSE September 90 the "Immigration Hearings Before Subcommit­ severally referred as follows: House adjourned until tomorrow, Thurs­ tee No. 1 of the Committee on the Judiciary, By Mr. MOORE: day, October 1, 1964, at 12 o'clock noon. House of Representatives, parts 1, 2, and H.R. 12733. A b111 to provide for the ac­ 8"; without amendment (Rept. No. 1911). quisition and preservation of the real prop­ Ordered to be printed. erty known as the West Virginia Independ­ EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, Mr. HAYS: Committee on House Admin­ ence Hall as a national historical site; to istration. House Concurrent Resolution 364. the Committee on Interior and Insular A!· ETC. Concurrent resolution authorizing the print­ fairs. Under clause 2 of rule XXIV, execu­ ing of an additional 1,000 copies of the docu­ By Mr. PmNIE: tive communications were taken from ment entitled "Study of Population and H.R. 12734. A bill to provide for the rec­ Inimigration Problems; Population of the ognition of the Masonic War Veterans of the the Speaker's table and referred as fol­ United States"; without amendment (Rept. State of New York, Inc., by the Secretary of lows: No. 1912). Ordered to be printed. Defense and the Administrator of Veterans' 2578. A letter from the Comptroller Gen­ · Mr. HAYS: Committee on House Admin­ Affairs; to the Committee on Veterans• Af­ eral of the United States, transmitting re­ istration. Senate Concurrent Resolution 96. fairs. port on review of m111tary assistance pro­ Concurrent resolution to print additional By Mr. TEAGUE of Texas: gram for a Far East country, Department of copies of a committee print entitled "Cata­ H.R. 12735. A bill to provide for payments Defense (pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 63 and 31 log of Federal Aids to State an.d Local Gov- to certain locomotive firemen whose separa- 1964 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD - SENATE 23209 tion allowance under the award made by By Mr. RYAN of New York: committee of conference on the disagree­ Arbitration Board No. 282 was reduced by H.R. 12745. A bill for the relief of Rita ing votes of the two Houses on the reason of their service in the Armed Forces Castillo; to the Committee on the Judiciary. amendment of the House to the bill