2282 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD- HOUSE February 3, 1970 HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES-Tuesday, February 3, 1970 The House met at 12 o'clock noon. 8. RES. 352 the Greater Kansas City Metropolitan The Reverend William Martin Sharp, Resolved, That the Senate has heard with Area. Englewood Assembly of God Church, profound sorrow the announcement of the Reverend Sharp is in Washington to Independence, Mo., offered the follow­ death of Hon. Glenard P. Lipscomb, late a Representative from the State of Californ1a. attend the 1970 Presidential prayer ingprayer: Resolved, That a committee of two Sena­ breakfast on Thursday morning of this Holy God of the Eternal Now, Creator tors be appointed by the Presiding Officer to week. It will be my honor to accompany of earth and life, Redeemer of all man­ join the committee appointed on the part him to the breakfast. I am sure all of my kind, we ask Thy choice blessings upon of the House of Representatives to attend colleagues who are present agree it was the funeral of the deceased Representative. our rare privilege to have him as our this Congress. Resolved, That the Secretary commun1cate Being keenly conscious of a world these resolutions to the House of Repre­ guest chaplain for the House this caught up in conflict, confusion, and sentatives and transmit an enrolled copy morning. bondage, thus feeling the pulse of the thereof to the family of the deceased. world's spiritual crises, we recognize Resolved, That, as a further mark of re­ that our America's need is not for better spect to the memory of the deceased, the DID THE PRESIDENT REALLY SAY systems, more novel methods, but great Senate do now adjourn. HE WAS "REORDERING OUR PRI­ ORITIES''? men-faithful leaders whom the spirit The message also announced that the of God may channel through. Presiding Officer, pursuant to Senate Florida for two terms, 1946-47 and House Policemen and the $342,358 ex­ He was one of the most enthusiastic and 1948-49. penditure for the President's vacation one of the most dedicated people in pub­ He also served as president of the Dade helipad just 1,000 feet from an existing lic life it has been my pleasure to know. County Young Democrats in 1947 and 2-acre heliport. You may recall that he served on the the same year also became city attorney Did the President really say he was Government Operations Committee and for the city of Hialeah, Fla. "reordering our priorities"? also served on the Committee on Expend­ Bill Lantaff came to Congress, a capa­ itures in the Executive Departments, as ble former member of the Florida State it was known in the previous Congress; Legislature, to serve in the 82d and 83d THE LINCOLN MEMORIAL he served also on the Post Office and Congresses. While here he was recog­ University of Florida where he received no doubt that he would have been re­ What do we see in Lincoln's form and face? his commission as a second lieutenant. nominated and reelected. His leadership Mere marble loveliness and sculptured grace? In January of 1941 Battery F of the was greatly missed by his friends in the Much more! We see a poem carved in stone; 265th Coast Artillery, Florida National Florida delegation and throughout the We see a moral giant on a throne; Guard, was called to active duty with House. We see, some think, the greatest spot on Bill as one of its officers. Bill remained Members who had the privilege of serv­ earth, on active duty until the end of World ing with him will recall his ability in For here each human being grows in worth. War II. helping to arrive at an acceptable con­ We see a champion of true liberty, clusion when there were rather wide Emancipator, Man of Destiny! For 1 Y2 years he served as an officer in What inspiration ev'ry look imparts, military intelligence; he was a member and sometimes bitter differences between And kindles Freedom's flame within our of the general staff. After he left the members of the committees on which he hearts! Congress, he continued throughout the served. years to provide an extensive and most Having served notably in uniform dur­ What do we hear while in this sacred place? II, Just whispered plaudits by the human race? valuable service to his Government in a ing World War he returned to civilian Much more! Methinks I hear a trumpet blast, number of areas of vital national inter­ life inspired by a vision of the freedom he A stirring, ringing challenge from the past. est. had helped preserve, anxious to serve This great incarnate conscience of our land, I think the actions which exemplified his community and country. His public Spoke in a voice all men could understand. his whole life more than anything else service was marked by clarity of mind His warning words which rang with earnest were those he took when he returned forthrightness, and absolute honesty: tone, from active duty. He was one of those That is something wonderful to be re­ Now echo through this monument of stone. determined young men who wished to membered for. He reflected credit both "The great unfinished task," he seems to say, help improve and change the course of upon himself and the people who sent "Demands our dedication here today." him here. What do we feel mid sculptured art so fine? the world. Just passing pride in this great national W. C. "Bill" Lantaff was born July 31, His private life as well as his public life shrine? 1913, in Buffalo, N.Y. He moved to Jack­ was always marked with achievement. Far more! We feel the heart throbs of our sonville, Fla., in 1921 and to Miami in After he retired from Congress, which race, 1929. After high school he entered the he did voluntarily, he continued to serve While looking up at Lincoln's furrowed face. University of Florida and the lights of his country in many ways. In addition, A deep conviction stirs within our souls, outstanding leadership began to glow. he managed an extensive law practice A burning zeal to reach life's highest goals. Bill was president of Blue Key, Uni­ with the law firm of Walton, Hubbard, We feel, while standing in this place sublime, & Inspired to grasp our heritage of time! versity of Florida's highest honorary Schroeder, Lantaff Atkins. He also Thank God for Lincoln's call to great and fraternity; he was secretary and then headed the United Fund and he became Slllall, president of the student body; he was president of the Orange Bowl Committee. Of liberty and justice for us all. also president of Phi Kappa Tau, his so­ He was chairman of the Inter-American cial fraternity. Center Authority. In short, he made his After obtaining his degree in law in presence felt in every way throughout DEATH OF FORMER CONGRESSMAN 1936 he joined, in 1937, one of Miami's the entire State and our community. WILLIAM COURTLAND LANTAFF outstanding law firms then known as The following two editorials indicate how the entire community respected Bill the President has finally seen the wis­ offices. Our thoughts and feelings were Mr. THOMPSON of Georgia. Mr. dom of speedier disengagement. practically identical. In fact, in Sacra­ Speaker, the American public has a It is certain that the omission of de­ mento we were affectionately called the great stake in any controversy between tailed military expenditures attributable "Golddust Twins." management and labor which affects the to the Vietnam war must mean the end When GLEN was elected at a special of our Vietnam participation because the election to come to the U.S. Congress, I transportation systems of this Nation. was as proud as if it had been I who had As we all know, transportation is the only alternative interpretation is that lifeblood of America. The food we eat the President who courageously-by his been chosen. Little did I realize that in the products we consume, the raw ma~ own estimate--chose a slow withdrawal but a brief time following that, circum­ terials going into manufacturing plants policy is now trying to hide the dollar stances would be such that I, too, would cost of that policy from the American be serving in C.ongress, and that we and the finished products are all part of would be resuming our close relationship the commercial lifestream of America. people. Certainly a President who is so concerned about the inflationary eff ect.s and reestablishing our mutual interests The American railroad system is one and personal contacts. of the mainstays in this transportation of Government spending that he would veto education and health appropria­ GLEN was recognized as one of the sys~em which keeps our country pros­ foremost authorities on national defense permg. For the railroad system nation­ tions, would never try to conceal the cost.s of his Vietnam policy. It is beyond and military financing in the Congress. wide to come to a halt has a dramatic His contribution as senior Republican and disastrous effect on all American belief that such a courageous and forth­ right political leader would attempt to member of the Defense Appropriations industries. Subcommittee since 1965 has been ex­ Mr. Speaker, in 1967 I supported com­ have his "slow withdrawal cake" and still try to convince the American people that tensive and will be felt for years to come pulsory arbitration to end the nation­ as will his activities as ranking minority wide rail strike, primarily because of he has enough left for the hungry-not to mention the ill-housed, the sick and member of the Committee on House Ad­ some of the pleas which farmers and ministration. He served also as chair­ other Americans had made to me con­ the poor-here at home. man of the California Republican dele­ ce~ning t~e great monetary loss they as Of course, the war in Vietnam must gation-one of the largest in the House-­ third parties were sustaining. have ended; no President who cares so and was a member of the Joint Commit­ Yesterday I wrote to the presidents of much about inflation would continue tee on Printing. the three major railroads serving my spending over $20 blllion per year on During the 1952 campaign, GLEN was district of Atlanta, Ga., and I advised Vietnam. And what a relief to know that, in charge of the Washington office of t~e~ that I have no intention of idly although over 9,000 American lives have Senator Richard Nixon who was the Re­ s1ttmg by and having management adopt been lost since the new administration publican nominee for Vice Presidelllt. He a "public be damned" attitude in order took office, after July 1 we will not have continued to be a stanch supporter of to bring pressure on the unions, just as to worry about that any more. Mr. Nixon through both the 1960 and I ~ave no intention of allowing the Mr. Speaker, just to be absolutely cer­ 1968 Presidential campaigns. unions to adopt a "public be damned" tain that I am not misreading the Presi­ When the U.S.S. California-the first attitude to bring pressure on manage­ dent's fiscal 1971 budget, I invite other nuclear-powered surface ship in a dec­ ment. The public and rail users are de­ interested Members of this body to join rude---,had her keel laid in Newport a serving of more consideration by both with me in asking the Director of the short while ago, Elizabeth and I were m~nagement and labor than simply Bureau of the Budget whether we are proud to be among the guest.s to wa..teh usmg them as pawns in a labor dispute. interpreting the new budget correctly. Viirgin'jla authenticate the keel laying and In the letters, I advised the presidents We will simply ask Mr. Mayo to either to hear Secretary of Defense, Melvin R. acknowledge that the President plans to Laird, as the principal speaker. It was an that I viewed collusion by management be out of Vietnam by June 30, 1970, or to bring rail transportation to a halt occasion we shall long remember and to stop pulling our legs and tell the the words of our dear friend-GLEN nationwide in the same manner as a na­ American people what this "slow with­ tionwide rail strike. LIPSCOMB-will live forever on the plaque drawal" policy is going to cost us. I am attached thereto: The presidents of the American rail­ all for preserving the President's options, road system may as well make up their Future generations of Americans will rec­ but not at the expense of eliminating the ognize that it was Congress that had the ~nds that if they persist in ignoring the congressional budgetary function and foresight, wisdom and courage to take this mterest of the public, and insisting on ignoring the people's right to know the initiative to strengthen the Defense of our a nationwide shutdown detrimental to cost of war. Nation. CXVI--145-Pa.rt 2 2290 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD - HOUSE February 3, 1970 so, also, will future genera~io~ of political life-have discovered his capac_ity Mr. SMITH of California. I am pl'eased Americans recognize the contributions for hard work and his devot ion to high prin­ to yield to our distinguished Speaker. ciples. The nation has lost a fine American; that GLEN LIPSCOMB has made to the f~­ California has lost a Congressional leader; Mr. McCORMACK. Mr. Speaker, the ture of our great country. thi:>ugh his many of us have lost an irreplaceable friend. untimely passing of our dear friend and untiring efforts and his dedioaltion to the Mrs. Nixon joins me in offering deepest con­ late colleague, GLENARD LIPSCOMB, leaves office he held. I know that he was_ pro~d dolences to the family of GLEN LIPSCOMB. a void in the House which will be ex­ to serve the 24th District of cahforma Mr. Speaker, if GLEN LIPSCOMB had an tremely difficult to fill. GLENARD LIPSCOMB in the House of Representatives, and I enemy in this House, neither he nor I was a public accountant by training and am certain that the people ~ the 24th knew it. He certainly had many, many performed invaluable service as a mem­ district will miss his outstanding leader­ friends, and I am proud to have been ber of the vitally important Subcom­ ship and service. mittee on Defense of the House Appro­ No one could possibly have had more one of them. priations Committee. He gave unstint­ In public life one needs friends, but integri·ty, dedication, and. loyalty tb:an one becomes a discerning judge of ingly of himself and of his technical GLEN LIPSCOMB. His devotion to family, friends. GLEN was a very special kind of expertise as a member of that subcom- and his dedication to public office cer­ friend. His friendship never wavered mittee. . tainly have earned for him a "Well done, whether his fortunes, or yours, were up Because of his many years of service thou good and faithful ~ervan~." Not or down. If you were friends, you could in that post he had acquired a profound once during our entire fnends.hip have count on GLEN. knowledge of our Defense Establishment I ever heard him say an unkmd word It has been said that life without a and our Nation's national defense that about any individual. Nor hav~ I ever friend is death without a witness. GLEN he recognized should be second to none. heard any individual say an unkmd word was worried, the last time we talked,. that On the one hand he always acted as a about him. I am also proud to say that at the age of 54 he had accompllshed vigorous guardian of the taxpayers' dol­ never once in these 21 years ?f close nothing, that so much unfinished work lar but on the other hand he was fully associrution have we ever had a d1sagree- was left for him to do. I say that we are cognizant of the necessity of maintaining ment. t· ·t all his witnesses. How many men have our national defense posture commen­ Although it is not for us to ques 10n, i done as much foT their country, their surate with the country's role as the is difficult to accept that such a fine J?er­ family, and their friends as GLEN LIPS­ chief guardian of the free world. . son had to be taken from us at the prrme COMB did in his 54 years among us? When the annual defense appropria­ of his life. All my life I have been a GLEN LIPSCOMB never said, as the dis­ tion bill was brought to the floor, his religious man. I have never quite been tinguished gentleman from California superb mastery of his subject enabled able to understand why leaders like Cbn­ has indicated, an unkind word about him to play a dominant role in success­ gressman LIPSCOMB are called at su~h an anyone, even though there were occa­ fully guiding it through to passage. early age. About the only explan~ion I sions of personal differences on the floor on a more personal level, I have lost have been able to give myself IS that or in committee or even within our party. a dear friend. It was only 2 weeks ago maybe God needs some m~n lik.e GLEN I never heard, as the gentleman fro~ that I visited GLENARD LIPSCOMB at the to help Him in connection with HIS prob­ California has said, an unkind word said hospital, where I met Mrs. Li~scomb lems. GLEN had so much to give, an_d by anyone about GLEN LIPSCOM.B, and who was with him on that occasion. He gave so generously and tirelessly of his even though there were some vigorous was very optimistic. When I left him, I time and energy. It is a great personal opponents who differed with him very left with a feeling of happiness at the loss as well as a greait loss to our co~try. dramatically. optimism he displayed on that occasion. When my time comes, I know he will be I had the wonderful experience, Mr. I deeply treasured GLENARD LIPSCOMB'S there with his outstretched hand to guide Speaker of working a good many hours, friendship. He was universally liked and and help me. a good 'many weeks, and a number of admired by his colleagues. He was a Elizabeth joins me in extending our years most closely with GLEN on the vigorous adovcate in behalf of his Politi­ love and affection as well as our deepest Committee on Appropriations, particu­ cal philosophy, but he was always a sympathy to Virginia, Diane, and Joyce larly the National Defense Subc<;>~t­ gentleman, fair, reasonable, and unde~­ and the other members of the fa~ily. tee of the Committee on Appropriations. standing. He placed the welfare of his We feel certain that wherever GLE~ is_, ~e He was an anchor of strength. Yet :t:ie country above politics. knows we will be watching over Virgima had an unbelievable vision of what we m Mrs. McCormack and I extend our and the girls, knowing we will do wh:3-t­ the Congress ought to do to make certain heartfelt sympathy to his wife Virginia ever we can to ease their burden of gnef. that America would be strong in meet­ and to her loved ones. Mr. SMITH of California. Mr. Speak~r, ing our problems abroad. In this most Mr. SMITH of California. Mr. Speaker, I yield to the distinguished minoriJty vital area, Mr. Speaker, he was by any I yield to the distinguished majority leader, the gentleman from Michigan standard an acknowledged expert. He leader. (Mr. GERALD R. FORD). was highly respected by his co11:1mittee Mr. ALBERT. Mr. Speaker, I join our Mr. GERALD R. FORD. Mr. Speaker, colleagues on both sides of the aISle. He colleague, the gentleman from California the President of the United States and was respected by the witnesses who ap­ (Mr. SMITH) in the touching statement Representative GLEN LIPSCOMB were close peared before the committee, bo~h c~vi~­ he has made about his close friend and friends over many years. This morning ~t ian as well as military, and I think 1t is one of our most beloved colleagues, the services, the President attended m accurate to say that the staff members GLENARD LIPSCOMB. Everything the gen­ paying tribute to GLEN LIPSCOMB. wholly approved of the fine job t?at tleman from California and the distin­ Yesterday the President issued a state­ GLEN LIPSCOMB did on these most rm­ guished minority leader have said about ment following the passing of GLEN portant matters. GLENARD LIPSCOMB is echoed in my own LIPSCOMB. Mr. Speaker, I would like to Well, Mr. Speaker, his life will have heart. GLEN was, as all Members know, read his words: many witnesses, within this Chamber and an outstanding Member of the House, a. It was With great sadness and a feeling of outside· from the White House to the ranking and most effective member on personal loss that I learned of the death of humble~t home in America, whose in­ two imPortant committees. He was GLEN LIPSCOMB. He was an outstanding Con­ habitants are safer because of his vigi­ knowledgeable, hard working, and con­ gressman, Chairman of the California dele­ lance in defense matters. His life 'Yill structive. He played a major role in the gation of his party, and highly respected work of this body during his years here. among his colleagues of both parties in the have special witnesses in an adoring wife, congress. And it was not only his superb his helpmeet of 33 years, and two lovely Mr. Speaker, the House feels it when record as a Congressman that made GLEN daughters, who have given _him five it loses a Member of great dedication. In LIPSCOMB respected; it was his admirable rec­ grandchildren to brighten his recent GLEN'S death we have lost one of our most ord as a man. years. dedicated Members. r personally learned of his great abilities in Mr. Speaker, my wife, Betty, and I ex­ But, Mr. Speaker, GLEN LIPSCOIV:B was 1950 when he volunteered his assitance in my more than just a valuable and dedicated campaign for the U.S. Senate and again in tend our deepest sympathies 9'.nd c~n­ 1952 when he gave his time and talent to dolences to GLEN'S wonderful wife, Gm- legislaitor and servant of the House and help operate my Washington office at the ger. and their fine family. . of the American people. He was one of time I was candidate for Vice President. Mr. McCORMACK. Mr. Speaker, will the most wholesome men I have ever Since then, many Americans---in and out of the gentleman yield? known. He was such a delightful and February 3, 1970 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD- HOUSE 2291 personable gentleman. He had the abil­ tivity, his patience and compassion. If er many, many hundreds of hours. I ity to disagree with grace and fairness. I have served here with a finer, more never had a disagreement with him. I can His talent for kindness and friendship dedicated and devoted citizen than GLEN attest to the fact that his professional was boundless and was appreciated as LIPSCOMB, I cannot call his name. background as an accountant gave him fully on our side of the aisle as in his I know his loved ones will take comfort great expertise in the many investiga­ own party. His affections were fully re­ that we loved him so much and that we tions we made into contracts and into turned by every Member of the House. respected him immensely. He has left matters pertaining to the operations of We all loved this wonderful man. We the members of his family a heritage the military department. We developed shall all miss him and the kindly smile which will comfort and inspire them in many reports in that committee, and that greeted us daily. the coming years. every one of those reports came out Mrs. Albert and I extend to Mrs. Lips­ In my words of esteem, respect, and af­ unanimously. I believe this is a tribute comb and their daughters and their fection-inadequate as they are-I un­ both to GLEN and to the other members grandchildren and relatives our deepest dertake to speak for all the members of of the subcommittee that we were able sympathy in their bereavement. the Committee on Appropriations, the to arrive at reports which were unani­ Mr. SMITH of California. Mr. Speaker, committee upon which GLEN LIPSCOMB mous in nature an9 that we were able to I yield to the gentleman from Wisconsin served so faithfully and ably throughout resolve differences of opinion and come (Mr. BYRNES) . his tenure. out with recommendations which we felt Mr. BYRNES of Wisconsin. Mr. Mr. Speaker, may the Lord bless his were valuable for the country. Speaker, on an occasion such as this, memory and give comfort to his loved As I said, GLEN'S background gave him words are always inadequate. I feel also ones and his wide circle of friends. the professional expertise which made a personal inadequacy to truly express Mr. SMITH of California. I thank the him particularly valuable in that com­ the great sadness that is in my heart at gentleman from Texas. mittee. I know that the same background the passing of our wonderful friend, Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentleman in accounting stood him in good stead GLENARD LIPSCOMB. from California (Mr. MAILLIARD). when he was assigned to the Committee Almost any adjective that carries with Mr. MAILLIA.RD. Mr. Speaker, it is on Appropriations. It made it possible for it a pleasant connotation could be used said that "any man's death diminishes him to render diligent and efficient serv­ in describing GLENARD LIPSCOMB. He was me." John Donne's words were never ice there. masculine, yet a sweet person; he was more true than in the case of my friend, During the years since 1953 when he firm, yes, yet fair and reasonable and GLEN LIPSCOMB. was elected we enjoyed a personal gentle; he was a kindly man; he was a The hallmark of GLEN LIPSCOMB'S pub­ friendship between GLEN, his wife, Vir­ generous man; he was just thoroughly lic life was excellence. During four terms ginia, Mrs. Holifield, and me. He had a decent in every aspect of his life and as an Assemblyman in California and 17 nickname that he often used for me. demeanor. years here in the House of Representa­ He called me "Boss," because I was the We all knew him also as a most studi­ tives GLEN served with quiet distinction chairman of the subcommittee. Even ous individual, conscientious in the tasks and determination. GLEN LIPSCOMB'S after he had left the subcommittee every which might be assigned to him. name was not often in the headlines, but time he met me he said, "Hello, Boss. He was unselfish, always willing to go his presence was always known by those How are things coming along," or some­ out of his way to help to make life easier charged with the daily responsibilities of thing like that. It was a term that I ap­ for someone who could use his help in government. He did his homework and preciated, because I knew it was a term either a small or larger way. In fact, we knew his business. Fame acquired in the of affection. can say that GLEN LIPscoMB really never jownals or through the electronic media Mrs. Holifield and I have had a deep thought of himself, he thought of others. is often an empty name. Those who serve affection for Virginia and for GLEN. We I have known him since his first days best often serve quietest. The latter char­ will miss him as a personal friend. I know in the Congress. I have known him not acterizes the career of GLEN LIPSCOMB. that the Congress also is going to miss just as a colleague but as a very close Apart from his exemplary public rec­ the dedicated work he has been doing. friend. To me he was an inspiration, a ord, how are we to remember GLEN One of the things we learn in this House model of a perfect gentleman. I was LIPSCOMB? I suggest that we recall him is that, regardless of which side of the blessed to count him as one of my very for his abiding belief in the great Ameri­ aisle we sit on, we learn to appreciate closest friends. can proposition that the people can gov­ and value men of dedication, men of This is a time of great personal sad­ ern themselves, and of right, ought to. diligence, and men who will do their ness as far as I am concerned and as I will always think of GLEN a-s a Con­ homework and work hard to make a con­ far as Mrs. Byrnes is concerned, but our gressman's Congressman which is per­ tribution. Certainly GLEN LIPSCOMB made sadness is tempered by the memory of haps the highest praise that can be given a tremendous contribution in his years a most pleasurable and rewarding asso­ by a colleague in this great body. in the House. ciation. We join with others in express­ Beyond his public record and his po­ We extend to Virginia, and to her two ing our deepest sympathy to his lovely litical philosophy, GLEN LIPSCOMB was daughters and their families, our affec­ and gracious wife, Ginger, and his very my friend. I shall miss him. tion and oux deep sympathy in their loss fine daughters. My wife and family join me in ex­ of a husband and father. Mr. SMITH of California. Mr. Speaker, pressing our deep sympathy to GLEN'S Mr. SMITH of California. Mr. Speaker, I yield to the distinguished chairman of wonderful wife Ginger and their daugh­ I yield to the gentleman from Cali­ the Appropriations Committee, the gen­ ters and other members of his family. fornia (Mr. UTT). tleman from Texas (Mr. MAHON). Mr. SMITH of California. Mr. Speaker, Mr. UTT. Mr. Speaker, I appreciate Mr. MAHON. Mr. Speaker, GLEN LIPS­ I yield to the distinguished dean of the the gentleman yielding to me. COMB did not belong just to California; California delegation (Mr. HOLIFIELD). Mr. Speaker, this is one of the most he belonged to the Nation. And the Na­ Mr. HOLIFIELD. Mr. Speaker, I thank difficult tasks I have had. When I came tion has sustained a very deep loss. the gentleman from California for yield­ down yesterday and saw the flag at half­ I have sat here and listened to the ing to me. mast a cold chill ran down my back, many fine tributes paid to the memory of Mr. Speaker, shortly after GLEN LIPS­ because I felt it in my bones that the this distinguished American and legis­ COMB was elected he was assigned to the time had come for the good Lord to take lator, and I must say that I do not think Committee on Government Operations Brother LIPSCOMB. For me he has has anyone has been able quite to capture the and subsequently assigned to the Com­ been my closest friend in Congress. We full depth and breadth of this statesman mittee on Military Operations, which I served together since the 83d Congress. from the State of California. I confess have had the honor to chair for more GLEN always had a smile. I do not know that I lack the words to do so. But to his than 16 years. For 6 years I worked side anyone who ever got crossways with memory we seek to pay the highest by side with GLEN LIPSCOMB on that GLEN LIPSCOMB. He had a smile and a tribute. committee, and I can say that there was terrific personality and made a great I sat by GLEN LIPSCOMB'S side for years never any more drngent member in at­ contribution to California. I know how in the committee room. I observed him tendance on that committee nor was much I am going to miss him. To me the under all conditions. His performance there ever a more dedicated member of whole Congress lost a great deal of its has been outstanding. I recall his unre­ that subcommittee and full co~mnittee attraction as we begin to see some of lenting efforts, his fairness and objec- than GLEN LIPSCOMB. We worked tcgeth- our dear ones pass on to their rewards. 2292 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD - HOUSE February 3, 1970 So, Mr. Speaker, I take this oppor­ tions to his country while serving on the to the committee, and thereby to the tunity to express my great sympathy to Defense Subcommittee have been of country. Virginia and to their children and wish great strength. But to say that GLEN LIPSCOMB was a that God may give them the strength to You will recall that it was GLEN LIPS­ competent and able man is to ignore that carry on. We do not know why it is that COMB who was called upon to handle the which we most felt about him-his hu­ certain people are called and some of the transition between the Johnson and maneness. He was a kind, warm, and rest of us who are far less important to Nixon administrations in the Defense gentle man. He was a man to be admired. their country and the Congress are not Department. I am sure that many of the respected, and truly liked for himself. taken. things he recommended to the new Sec­ I know that my colleagues ·on the other But, Mr. Speaker, we take it as it retary, Melvin Laird, who served with side of the aisle will suffer for his ab­ comes. him on that committee, brought about sence, for he was one of their key men Again I will say that I will never miss many of the savings that we find in De­ in determining policy and action. But I anyone as much as I am going to miss fense so that we now have more funds assure them that no man here will miss GLEN LIPSCOMB. for our local needs and for domestic GLEN LIPSCOMB more than I. We have Mr. SIKES. Mr. Speaker, will the gen­ affairs. all lost a friend. tleman yield? It will be difficult, I assure you, Mr. To his lovely wife, Virginia, his daugh­ Mr. SMITH of California. I am glad to Speaker, for many of us who have worked ters, and family, I extend the Rooneys' yield to the gentleman from Florida. with him over the years to really believe deepest sympathy and prayers in this Mr. SIKES. Mr. Speaker, it is with he is not here with us now. time of great loss. sadness and a great sense of loss-per­ He has been taken in the prime of life, Mr. SMITH of California. Mr. Speak­ sonal loss-that I join my colleagues in at a time when he was making his great­ er, I yield to the gentleman from Cali­ paying tribute to our esteemed friend est contributions to the country. fornia (Mr. BELL). and distinguished former colleague, the Mr. Speaker, I do not believe I have Mr. BELL of California. Mr. Speaker, late GLENARD P. LIPSCOMB. He was one of known a more pleasant man than GLEN I thank the gentleman for yielding. the finest men that I have ever known, LIPSCOMB. In all of my years of associa­ Mr. Speaker, it is with deep sadness one of the outstanding Congressmen that tion with him I have never heard him that we honor the memory of our friend I have served with and one of the dearest say an unkind word about anyone. He and colleague, GLEN LIPSCOMB. friends that I have had. He was a warm always brought a bit of happiness to our I was privileged to know GLEN for and genuine human being. He spent hard deliberations. He was a man of many years, both in our home State of much of his life in dedicated service to great humor, and in our most difficult California and here in Washington, and his country and to his fellow man. He times a man of great comfort. We shall I considered him one of my very good was a man who gave unstintingly of his all miss him very, very much. friends. talents in the development of our Na­ Mr. Speaker, to his wife. Virginia, and In my earlier years in politics I worked tion. He handled the demanding respon­ his lovely daughters, Mrs. Bow and I with GLEN in his first campaign for elec­ sibilities of his congressional committee extend our sympathies and condolences. tion to this House in 1953. assignments with the same intelligence. But I am sure they must have some com­ GLEN'S untiring capacity for hard insight, and love of country that he ful­ fort in their knowledge of his devotion work, his businesslike approach to the filled his obligations to his constituents. not only to his family, which was great, myriad finances of the Federal Govern­ Seldom, Mr. Speaker, does one find a but his devotion to our country, and the ment, his integrity and his leadership, man of such great stature and at the contributions that he has made. I hope and what is more, his wonderful warmth same a man who was so wholeheartedly that a gracious God will comfort them. of personality and his great ability won dedicated to and responsive to the needs I know that they shall miss him even him the respect and admiration of all of the people he serves. His record and more than we miss him, and we shall who knew him. his contributions to America have earned miss him a great deal. We have lost a great friend. Our State for him the genuine and the lasting ad­ Mr. SMITH of California. Mr. Speaker, and our Nation have lost a great legis­ miration and respect of his colleagues. I yield to the gentleman from New York lator. I shall always cherish the memory of (Mr. ROONEY). I wish to join in extending very deep­ his friendship and our association. Mr. ROONEY of New York. Mr. est sympathy to Virginia Lipscomb and My sympathy and my prayers and Speaker, shock and grief were my initial to GLEN'S wonderful family. those of Mrs. Sikes are with Mrs. Lips­ reactions upon learning of the untimely Mr. SMITH of California. Mr. Speak­ comb and all of their family during this passing of the Honorable GLENARD P. er, I yield to the gentleman from Cali­ difficult time. LIPSCOMB, of California, for he was a fornia (Mr. MILLER). Mr. SMITH of California. I thank the longtime friend and an admired col­ Mr. MILLER of California. Mr. Speak­ gentleman from Florida. league. er, I wish to join my colleagues in paying Mr. Speaker, I now yield to the rank­ GLEN'S passing was doubly shocking my respects to GLEN LIPSCOMB. I do not know what can be said that has not al­ ing minority member of the Committee in that I had thought he was on his on Appropriations, the gentleman from way to recovery from his illness. When ready been said about him. He was, first Ohio

difference of opm1on. One can always Anne and I express our own sorrow and dy, he said, "for bringing to each per­ pursue an honestly held point of view deepest sympathy. formance something more precious than and still be a kindly gentleman like Mr. SMITH of California. Mr. Speaker, his great gifts; he brings himself." the great friend we have lost, GLEN I yield to the gentleman from Texas (Mr. GLEN LIPSCOMB was then likened to LIPSCOMB. BURLESON). Eugene Ormandy. I extend my profound sympathy to his Mr. BURLESON of Texas. Mr. Speak­ To me the most moving portion of the good wife, Virginia, and to his family. er, from the time GLEN LIPscoMB came to service this morning, the most meaning­ I hope for them that they may gain the the Congress, we served together on the ful message to me as one who had the strength which GLEN LIPSCOMB would Committee on House Administration. For Privilege of knowing GLEN LIPSCOMB for have them hold-the strength to face approximately 14 year of that time he the 9 years of my service in the House the future of this mortal life without was the ranking minority member, while of Representatives, was the understand­ their beloved. I served as chairman. ing shown by that minister in recogniz­ Mr. SMITH of California. Mr. Speaker, The nature of that committee places ing that the most precious gift which I yield to the gentleman from Georgia one in the position of having all other GLEN LIPSCOMB brought to everyone (Mr. LANDRUM). Members as constituents in a manner of whose life he touched was his own self. Mr. LANDRUM. Mr. Speaker, it was speaking, because it is the Members' Barbara joins me in extending to Gin­ early in January 1953, that my wife, committee. ger and to her daughters our deepest Laura, and I became acquainted with a In these capacities, GLEN and I were sympathy. GLEN LIPSCOMB was the finest young, delightful, and happy couple from in constant and almost daily contact in man I ever met. Oalifornia who came to the Congress that carrying out our various responsibilities. Mr. SMITH of California. Mr. Speaker, year along with us and others of this We had the finest and closest rela­ I yield to the gentleman from Alabama group. That was a happy time. It was tionship. I know we shared a high mu­ (Mr. ANDREWS). easy for one to be happy, and to have a tual respect and confidence. It is always Mr. ANDREWS of Alabama. Mr. pleasant attitude and to have a pleasing a comfort and a gratification to be able Speaker, I thank the gentleman from glance of happiness and pleasure toward to implicitly trust those with whom you California for permitting me to pay my everyone. associate. This was the case in carrying respects to the memory of GLEN LIPs­ It was a new experience-of coming to on work with this able, conscientious, coMB. I served with him on the Subcom­ Washington to live and to legislate in the and dedicated man. mittee for Defense of the Appropria­ Nation's Government. So none of us We had a close working relationship. tions Committee for 10 or 12 years, as thought particularly at that time about Where there was a difference of opinion, long as he was on that committee. I have the pleasant dispositions of any of the there wa.s never a disagreeable note in been on that committee a long time. others. It was a time when that was all the years we worked together. With­ Never have I served with a man who had taken for granted. But as the years have out exception, where differences arose more ability than GLEN LIPSCOMB. He was rolled by and as we have come down to they were resolved reasonably, fairly, and one of the finest men I have known since the present, we recall that during all of unselfishly. I have been in Congress. It is refreshing those 17 years, now entering on the 18th I join all who have spoken with such to be associated with a man like that, year, that GLEN LIPSCOMB and his charm­ deep feeling about the passing of our and it is wonderful to enjoy the friend­ ing wife, Virginia, have been here in good friend. I know of no Member of ship of a man like that, as I had the Washington among us, that the responsi­ this body who was held in higher esteem pleasure of doing through the years. bilities of this office and the wear and and respect than was GLEN LIPSCOMB. I am going to that committ.ee now. I tear that naturally goes with it, did not His passing is a great loss as a personal can truthfully say that all of us on that detract from his pleasing disposition. I friend. His passing is a loss to this House committee will miss GLEN LIPSCOMB. He believe he was one of the most quietly of Representatives-to our Nation-to made a wonderful contribution. He was effective men that I have met in the Con­ the people of his congressional district a great Congressman. He was a great! gress. I know I never saw him excited, whom he represented so diligently and American. He was a Christian gentleman. but I also know that I never saw him in­ faithfully. The loss to the young family I attended the service this morning. attentive or uninterested in the things he leaves is immeasurable. I join with It was one of the most impressive I have that affected his Nation's Government or you who have expressed deep sympathy ever attended. GLEN LIPSCOMB reflected affected the interest of any of his col­ to Virginia and trust that she will find great honor on this House, and the great leagues. divine comfort to support her in the sad and the near-great of this Nation were Likewise when you were around his and lonely days ahead. there to pay their respects to him. wife, Virginia, you felt that she was also In the final analysis, it seems to me Mr. Speaker, I will always remember interested. the greatest thing to be said of any man GLEN LIPSCOMB. I am thinking of a poem So to her and to the other members is that he was a good man. This describes entitled "The Heart of a Friend.": of his fine family, I am pleased to join in our beloved and departed friend GLEN The heart of a friend never wanders or expressions of genuine sympathy to them LIPSCOMB. doubts, and join also in an expression of thanks Mr. SMITH of California. Mr. Speak­ No matter if years intervene. for having known and worked with a er, I yield to the gentleman from Min­ The old faith is there and nought can man like GLEN LIPSCOMB. nesota (Mr. MACGREGOR). compare Mr. SMITH of California. Mr. Speaker, Mr. MACGREGOR. Mr. Speaker, at the With the comfort it gives though unseen. I yield to the gentleman from Maryland services this morning in the Fourth Yes, the heart of a friend is one thing I prize (Mr. MORTON). Presbyte1ian Church of Bethesda for As life lengthens and twilight descends Mr. MORTON. Mr. Speaker, among GLEN LIPSCOMB, the minister looked over It is the last boon I Will ask all of my colleagues and friends, I have those in attendance and his gaze cen­ When I have finished my task: never had the privilege of knowing a tered on GLEN LIPSCOMB'S friend, the That I live in the hearts of my friends. finer man than GLEN LIPSCOMB. Our loss President of the United States. I want to assure GLEN'S sweet wife in the House of Representatives, in­ The minister then spoke of the mes­ and daughters that as long as GLEN'S curred by his departure, will be keenly sage contained in a page of the Wash­ friends live, he will live in their hearts. felt. We in the House are thankful for ington Post of this morning, February 3. Mr. SMITH of California. Mr. his life and his service. The minister commented on a photo­ Speaker, I yield to the gentleman from He was a symbol of greatness to all graph on that page, a photograph show­ Pennsylvania (Mr. COUGHLIN). those who serve in the legislative ing the President of the United States Mr. COUGHLIN. Mr. Speaker, there branches of government across this land. with Maestro Eugene Ormandy. And the are many here who knew GLEN LIPSCOMB His honesty, his integrity, coupled with minister quoted from the words printed as an old and beloved friend. his penetrating understanding, his pa­ under that photograph, words that Pres­ I would like to speak as a new member tience and his great respect for others, ident Nixon delivered in Philadelphia of this great body who had the privilege reflected in him the character of a person on January 24 in the course of present­ of knowing him as a beloved friend for so valuable to his fellow man and so im­ ing Eugene Ormandy the Nation's high­ only a little while. portant to the service of his country. est civilian award, the Freedom Medal. GLEN LIPSCOMB had at the same time To his wife, Ginger, and his family, The President honored Eugene Orman- the sensitivity for the newest member February 3, 1970 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD- HOUSE 2297 that he had for the most senior and Mr. WOLD. Mr. Speaker, I join my our hearts. No man ever served in this powerful. colleagues in great sadness at the loss body more deeply loved and respected. No question of this very junior Con­ of our beloved GLEN LIPscoMB. We will miss him as a friend and will gressman was unworthy of a thoughtful There are not too many of us about miss him as one of our colleagues. He first answer. He gave of his time and himself whom one would say, "He was a really came to Congress from California in 1953. to advise and counsel. There was always great Christian." I have known few in That he served well the people of his the ready smile and a warm retort. my life who truly fitted this description congressional district is evidenced by his It is my great regret that I could not better than GLEN LIPSCOMB. continuous service here. He enjoyed the have known him longer. My contact with him was brief, but confidence of the people for whom he It is the Nation's loss of a great serv­ short as it was, his courage, his kind­ spoke and acted. ant of the people. Our hearts go out to ness, and his convictions stood out al­ He enjoyed our implicit confidence. his family. ways. His thoughtfulness and his inter­ When he addressed himself to a legisla­ Mr. SMITH of Oalifornia. Mr. est in others were an inspiration. tive problem we knew that he knew Speaker, I yield to the gentleman from Ginger Lipcomb has been my wife whereof he spoke. He worked tirelessly, california (Mr. ANDERSON). Jane's "big sister" in our first year in and sometimes thanklessly, on each and Mr. ANDERSON of California. Mr. Congress. every question to come before this House, Speaker, I thank my colleague in the well, We have come to admire the Lipscomb and particularly before the Committee on the gentleman from California uo.cted that a man who Mr. Speaker. GLEN LIPSCOMB is dead. LIPSCOMB on the House Appropriations has spent a quarter of a century in the We are poorer for his dying, but we are Committee and to work with him. His service of his constituency, his State, and richer for his having served 16 years in warm, friendly personality and his gen­ his country as, first, assemblyman and this House. I join in extending con­ uine feeling for his colleagues and for all then as Congressman would be marked dolen-0e to his family. people made him one of our most popu­ as capable and as dedicated. What is Mr. GOLDWATER. Mr. Speaker, per­ lar Members. uniquely true of GLENARD was the gentle mit me to reflect upan an individual I join the Members of the House in quality and the sweet way be brought whose accomplishments and presence as paying tribute to GLEN LIPSCOMB and in himself and his talent to this business of a U.S. Congressman from the 24th Con­ extending our deepest sympathies to his legislating. There is much in our calling gressional District of California for the family. that is abrasive, frustrating, and ran­ past 17 years demands respect and ad­ Mr. SCHNEEBELI. Mr. Speaker, I was kling. How dear to all was the presence miration--GLEN P. LIPSCOMB. saddened to learn of the passing of GLEN of one who constantly reduced these less Being relatively new and unseasoned LIPSCOMB, although we have all known desirable qualities and brought so con­ in the ranks of Congress, perhaps, I for some time that he was facing the big­ sistently a refreshing relief. should refrain; for only you know of his gest challenge of his life. His faith never His contributions have been significant courage to stand by his convictions in wavered-his was a valiant battle. and constant yet his work often over­ the face of great pressure, only you GLEN LIPSCOMB was one of the most shadowed the profile he demanded for know of his quality of leadership, only effective Members of Congress that I have himself. Our times seem to produce too you know of his unflinching honesty. had the privilege of knowing. He had an few of those that succeed who think You have watched a.nd are convinced of untiring capacity for hard work and kindly and thoughtfully of others. All too his pure dedication to his country, his served diligently in the House of Repre­ infrequently do we feel the gentle, kindly family, and to God. And only you can sentatives. His expertise in accounting touch in the work of a fast-moving, de­ realize the great Joss his death will mean served him well in his work involving manding day. to Americans in his district and the appropriation of Federal funds. In It is for these reasons, Mr. Speaker, throughout the country. consulting him, GLEN was always eager Congressman GLENARD LIPSCOMB will be It is for this resaon that, as a fresh­ and willing to assist whenever possible. missed in all the places his presence man Congressman, I must express my Despite his brilliance, he was quiet and graced. It is for these reasons that our feelings for Mr. LIPSCOMB. All have unassuming in his manner, and did not normal feelings of loss and the sadness known at one point the pains, the trials, seek out glorification for his accom­ accompanying that loss are intensified. and the frustrations of having arrived. It plishments. May the memory of his good life and was GLEN LIPSCOMB who introduced me to GLEN LIPSCOMB was highly respected as the strength of his unwavering faith sus­ the Congress on May 5, 1969. It was he a Representative and as a human being tain and uphold his wife, Virginia, and who sat me down and lectured on the not only by the leadership, but by all who all the family. "do's and don'ts." It was he who ex­ were associated with the Congress. His Mr. REIFEL. Although GLEN LIP­ plained procedure and the inner work­ presence will be sorely missed. I share SCOMB no longer will be with us in meet­ ings of this body. He was always avail­ with many others, the loss of a fine man ings of the Appropriations Committee, able for counsel or discussion on some and loyal friend. Mrs. Schneebeli and I nor here in the House as one of our cher­ problem or piece of legislation. Yes, he sympathize with the Lipscomb family in ished colleagues, something of himself was always there to soothe my frustra­ their sorrow. will remain always with each of us who tions. Most of all, however, and of much Mr. CRAMER. Mr. Speaker, I was had the great privilege of knowing him more significance, GLEN was not only privileged to be personally and closely personally. your friend, but he was mine and, in that, acquainted with the late Honorable GLEN Would that each of us could have his the seniority system will not prevail, LIPscoMB and I was deeply saddened over composure in debate, his friendliness in dictate, or regulate. the untimely passing of this very fine every situation and dedication to the These few words will be lost in the and highly esteemed gentleman. I have high office entrusted to him. Always, his multitude of records, but the memory lost a truly wonderful friend and the was a countenance with a welcome smile and impression of GLEN p. LIPSCOMB will Congess, as well as the Nation, has lost as one greeted him. Always welcoming remain in the hearts of us all. one of its most able, dedicated and discussion, he would listen with patience Mr. MURPHY of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, effective legislators. GLEN LIPSCOMB'S and understanding. As one talked with I wish to join with my colleagues in ex­ contributions to, and his achievements him one had a happy feeling that he pressing my sorrow at the untimely death as a Member of, this Congress are many wanted to and did listen. Conversation of Congressman GLENARD LIPSCOMB. and long, beginning with his election to was always concluded with a twinkle in During his 16 years of service in the the 83d Congress. When I was given the his eye and an almost audible smile that House of Representatives, his activities privilege of joining him as a colleague in made one glad to have talked to him. were marked by a deep sense of devotion the 84th Congress, I was most fortunate Few possessed his manner of charm and and loyalty to his job. Through his per- 2306 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD- HOUSE February 3, 1970 sonality and performance, he earned the Serving for 6 years in the California daughters. We join them in mourning respect of his colleagues of both parties. State legislature and 17 years in the his loss. The sun shines a little less His dedicated efforts combined with his U.S. Congress, GLENARD LIPSCOMB earned brightly with GLEN gone. special competence in the field of de­ the well-deserved respect of those with Mr. FASCELL. Mr. Speaker, today I fense appropriations made him a particu­ whom he served and the people of his pay honor to the memory of our de­ larly valuable legislator. California congressional district. We all parted friend and colleague, Congress­ The 24th District of California, the share this loss and we shall miss GLEN man GLENARD P. LIPSCOMB. He was a val­ State of California, and this country as both a colleague and a friend. He was uable Member of this body and his exper­ have lost an able and conscientious truly a dedicated public servant of tise on national defense and military fi­ legislator. quality and stature. Mrs. Wilson and I nancing will long stand as a memorial to Mrs. Murphy and I extend our deepest extend to Mrs. Lipscomb and the family him. sympathy to Mrs. Lipscomb and her two our deepest sympathies at their loss. GLEN has a long and distinguished ca­ daughters. Mr. CONABLE. Mr. Speaker, how reer in the House of Representatives. He Mr. HORTON. Mr. Speaker, it is never many people in this body must feel as I came to Congress in 1953 and since then a happy occasion when a great man is do when I say that GLEN LIPSCOMB was has served his constituents, his col· taken from us before his time. I join with my special friend. There was a rare qual­ leagues, and the Nation with integrity our colleagues from all of the 50 States ity in his personal relationships that and dedication. in mourning the loss of Congressman made a person feel secure in his friend­ GLEN was truly devoted to the fulfill­ GLEN ARD P. LIPSCOMB. GLEN LIPSCOMB ship. His smile was part of it, but I sup­ ment of the needs of the people and the served the residents of California's 24th pose that was only an outward manifes­ country. In his work on the Government District for over 17 years. He is one of tation of an inner condition. GLEN LIPs­ Operations Subcommittee on Military very few Members of Congress able to coMB's views were strong and clear, but Operations, on the Defense Appropria­ serve vigorously both the demands of a the intensity of his feelings never tions Committee where he served as the growing metroPolitan constituency and brought him to an act or word of unkind­ ranking Republican member since 1965, the rigors of one of the most imPortant ness against those who thought differ­ and on the House Administration Com­ committee assignments in the Congress. ently. Like all of us, he must have had mittee where he was also the senior Re­ Charged with the awesome respon­ many dislikes, but unlike the rest of us, publican member, he labored diligently sibility which belongs to the ranking the positive side of his personality had to effect a balance between the neces­ minority member of the Defense Appro­ subdued the negative to the Point where sities of national defense and security, priations Subcommittee, GLEN LIPs­ he was kind even to those who did not and respect for the value of a taxpayer's coMB made the security of this Nation deserve it. In short, his friends and even dollar. These labors will not go unnoticed. a personal undertaking. He went far be­ those who were not his friends loved him, We have lost not only a dedicated col­ yond the scope of routine committee­ drew strength from him, and felt good league, but a kind and generous friend. work in educating himself on the needs, when he was around. When in need, one could always count on the purposes and the operations of our He was not only a good person-he was GLEN'S willingness to assist. national defense structure. Especially in a good Congressman. A prodigious Mr. Speaker, I extend my deepest sym­ these crucial days when we are reshap­ worker, he understood the complexities pathy to the Lipscomb family. ing and modernizing the role our Nation of the budget and the appropriations Mr. COLLIER. Mr. Speaker, one of the will play in free world security and de­ process to a degree that few have intangible rewards of service in this great fense, his dedication and expertise will be matched. His strong sense of responsibil­ body is the opportunity to make endur­ sorely missed. ity was reflected in all his work. He never ing friendships with our colleagues. These On a more personal side, GLENARD gave a casual judgment or made a sloppy friendships are not limited by political, LIPSCOMB was very much a human be­ report. He did not keep his head down ideological, or geographical considera­ ing who loved life. I shall never forget when the going was tough, nor did he tions. A man of impeccable character his delight, when during a trip I made claim credit for the inevitable when it and personality will make friends sim­ to Los Angeles, I took him on his first happened. ply by being a friend. visit to Dodger stadium and introduced Mr. Speaker, GLEN LIPSCOMB was a fine Such a man was GLENARD P. LIPSCOMB, him to some of baseball's greats who man and a fine Congressman. We shall who has just responded to the final roll­ were there. continue to find inspiration in his call. Death is no respecter of persons, but The hundreds of thousands of people example. in his case the summons came, not at the whose lives GLEN LIPSCOMB touched will Mr. BOB Wll..SON. Mr. Speaker, how three-score-and-ten of the Psalmist, but not easily forget his spirit and his quali­ difficult it is to say goodbye to a dear soon after he had passed the half cen­ ties of leadership. friend like GLENARD LIPSCOMB. tury mark. During the last 6 months of Although his life has ended too soon, He was sunshine personified. My hap­ his life he knew that his days were num­ he accomplished more in his time than piest recollections of him are those all bered as he fought against a dread and many men accomplish in a hundred years too seldom moments over the past years as yet incurable disease. of life. when we got together to soak up the sun, Although he was painfully aware of Mr. Speaker, I offer these few words in around the pool, on a sailboat, or on the the fact that "in the midst of life we are humble tribute to a great and dedicated beach in southern California, in Florida, in death," GLEN LIPSCOMB did not des­ human being. or in the Bahamas. pair. He continued to serve his district, Mr. CHARLES H. WILSON. Mr. GLEN loved the sun. He reveled in it, his State, and his Nation, to the best of Speaker, it was with deep sadness and soaking it up hour after hour until he was his ability. a sense of personal loss that I learned literally toasted an even brown. It must During his 16 years of service in the of the recent passing of my colleague have affected him, for there was never a Congress of the United States, he re­ and friend Congressman GLENARD LIPS­ sunnier disposition nor a more sun­ mained loyal to his understanding of our COMB. Our California delegation is sadly shiny smile than his. federal system of government, that solu­ diminished by the tragic and untimely Much will be remembered about GLEN tions to public problems should be loss of such an outstanding and hard­ LIPSCOMB'S dedication to his job, his sought, as far as possible, on the local working legislator. family, and his friends. and State levels. He was, at the same Like many of US, GLEN LIPSCOMB felt I am sure no one on either side of the time, keenly aware of the need for a that his effectiveness could be enhanced aisle would dispute that he was the strong central government capable of de­ through concentration in one area some­ most sincere, most able, most conscien­ f ending the Nation against threats from what more than others, in order that tious of all his colleagues. without. Because of GLEN LIPSCOMB'S expertise might be developed. Accord­ There is little that we can do to :fill dedication, thoroughness, and persever­ ingly, be became a diligent and knowl­ 1Jhe void except perhaps to try a little ance, we are better equipped as a Nation edgeable overseer of our military and de­ harder to help each other as he helped to meet the many demands that are put fense spending programs. His careful us. upon our Defense Establishment. work helped to insure that the American All of us who knew GLEN and loved It was no fault of his that the already people invested their money wisely in him extend our deepest sympathies to bloated budget of a decade ago has dou­ these areas. his dear wife Ginger and his two sweet bled, largely because of the shifting of February 3, 1970 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD - HOUSE 2307 State and local burdens to the national priations; as the ranking member of the The SPEAKER pro tempare (Mr. level. Our late colleague tried hard to House Administration Committee, on MILLER of California) . Without objec­ hold the line against profligate spending. which I am privileged to serve; for his tion, it is so ordered. Mr. Speaker, the voice of GLEN LIPS­ competence as a legislator and spokes­ There was no objection. COMB will no longer be heard in this man for the people of his district; and historic hall. His service for the Com­ for the personal qualities which made mittee on Appropriations has ended. him so greatly respected as a member ALCOHOL, TOBACCO, AND FffiE­ His labors for the political party to which of this body. I know that, had he not ARMS DIVISION OF ms CON­ he gave his allegiance are over. None­ been taken from us, my admiration and DUCTS INVESTIGATOR TRAINING theless, the echoes of his words will con­ personal liking for him would have in­ SCHOOL FOR FLORIDA STATE tinue to be heard and his labors in the creased as I came to know him better. BEVERAGE DEPARTMENT vineyard of public service will continue GLEN LIPSCOMB'S premature death has (Mr. FASCELL asked and was given to bear fruit. Posterity shall reap the saddened me greatly. My wife, Arlene, permission to extend his remarks at this harvest that will inevitably result from joins me in extending our deepest sym­ point in the RECORD.) the seed that he sowed. A man such as pathy to Mrs. Lipscomb and the family. Mr. LEGGETT. Mr. Speaker, last week Mr. FASCELL. Mr. Speaker, the Alco­ GLEN LIPSCOMB does not really die, for hol, Tobacco, and Firearms Division of the good that he accomplished lives on. ait Bethesda Naval Hospital a colleague ms has announced plans to conduct an Mr. EDWARDS of California. Mr. lost a year-long battle against a formida­ intensive 2-week investigator training Speaker, the finest tribute which can be ble disease and its effects. The congres­ school for and at the invitation of the paid to my California colleague the late sional rolls of 435 temporarily drop by GLEN ARD P. LIPSCOMB is that he was a man one and the people of California are de­ Florida State Beverage Commission in who left only friends. prived of 20 years of excellence and dedi­ Tallahassee, Fla., commencing February In addition during his enduring record, cated State and Federal representation. 16, 1970. This program is the first of its both in the California Legislature and in GLEN LIPSCOMB always performed with kind and will serve as a pilot for Possible the Congress, honors his memory and a high degree of excellence and though future use in other areas. will survive as a monument to his efforts. I thoroughly disagreed with him on cer­ The Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms During his four terms in the legislature tain aspects of our national defense and Division of ms has long been recognized and his 1 7 years in the Congress, he used the ABM-on which he was a great as one of the top investigative units in his talents as a lawmaker and as an ac­ spokesman-I always enjoyed debating the country. Its programs of assistance countant to serve the American people. with him on and off the House floor. to State and local units is in keeping He brought to his legislative role his in­ GLEN was radiant, a sparkling person­ with its long-standing tradition of close valuable talents as an accountant in a ality, and the finest image his party could cooperation with all levels of govern­ successful effort to make certain that project; and among other virtues, he was ment. the tax dollars of the American public a likable adversary. I will miss his repre­ An indispensable weaPon in the war were used frugally and with effect. sentation of a part of our State of Cali­ against organized crime is a coordinated We of the California delegation feel a fornia. and cooperative effort by law enforce­ very special sorrow at the death of GLEN Mr. BURTON of California. Mr. ment agencies at all levels of govern­ LIPSCOMB. His presence will be missed in Speaker, we, the Members of the House, ment. the California delegation, in the Nation are saddened, I am sure, by the realiza­ A 1968 report by the House Govern­ and in the hearts of his colleagues. tion that one with whom we have worked, ment Operations Subcommittee on Legal To his wife, Virginia, to his daughters, a colleague who served the people of his and Monetary Affairs, which I am privi­ and to his family, all of us extend our State and Nation and served them well, leged to chair, stated: sympathy and our prayers. has been untimely taken from our midst. The proper Federal role is to be a moving Mr. DUNCAN. Mr. Speaker, I join my GLEN LIPSCOMB was an able, articu­ force, a catalyst, lending whatever assistance colleagues in expressing the deep loss we it can t.o local authorities. ("Federal Effort late, and dedicated public servant. He Against Organized Crime: Report of Agency feel in this Chamber with the passing of served this House, the people of Cali­ Operations," House Report No. 1574.) our friend and colleague GLEN LIPSCOMB. fornia, and the Nation honorably and he GLENARD P. LIPSCOMB was a very hard­ will be missed by all of us who knew and The rePort added: working Member of Congress, and even worked with him. For an effective Job in dealing with or­ though he had a tremendous workload I hope that his charming wife, Vir­ ganized crime, there must be direct lines of himself he never failed to offer his as­ ginia, and the members of his family are communication between State and local au­ sistance to others of us when we were in able to find some degree of comfort in thorities and Federal agencies; only this need of advice and help. triumvirate can accomplish what needs to the knowledge that some part of their be done on a nationwide basis. With 17 years of service in this Cham­ loss is shared by their many friends. ber, he had developed a wealth of knowl­ I join my colleagues in paying tribute I commend the Division for its initia­ edge about Government and about the to the service and the memory of our late tive in this area and wish it great needs of this country. He set examples distinguished colleague, GLENARD P. success. for us to follow in his diligence, patience, LIPSCOMB. Following are the courses to be covered friendliness, and loyalty. I am honored Mr. SMITH of California. Mr. Speaker, during the 2-week program in Talla­ to have had the opportunity to observ~ during my entire life I have never heard hassee: illicit Distilling; Handling of this man at work and to learn from him a finer tribute given to any man than Seized Property; Destruction of Distil­ some lessons in leadership and law­ the Members here today have paid to leries; Investigative Techniques; Law­ making. GLENARD LIPSCOMB. Search and Seizure; Raid Planning and GLEN LIPSCOMB was a dedicated man­ I kn.ow Virginia Lipscomb, his daugh­ Crime Scene Search; Law-Rules of Evi­ his goals were a better world and a better ters Diane and Joyce, and the other dence; Collection and Preservation of life for everyone. members of the family would like me Evidence; Illicit Distilling Laboratory; In paying final tribute to GLEN, I want to express to each and every Member Law-Conspiracy; Gun Control Act of to say that I am happy to have had this who participated today their sincere 1968; Law Review; Field Exercise-­ good man as a friend and colleague. To thanks for the wonderful tribute they Handling of Explosives; Examination; his family I offer deepest and most sin­ paid to their husband and their father. Investigative Techniques; Investigative cere sympathy. Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker. Techniques-Raw Materials; Prepara­ Mr. CRANE. Mr. Speaker, the sad news tion of Statements; RePort Writing; of Congressman GLEN LIPSCOMB'S death Development of Informers and Informa­ reached me while I was traveling in the GENERAL LEAVE TO EXTEND tion; Investigative Techniques-Under­ Middle East. Al though, as a new Member Mr. SMITH of California. Mr. Speaker, cover; Critique of Examination; Or­ of the House, I had not had the oppor­ I ask unanim.ous consent that all Mem­ ganized Crime; Law Arrest; Handling tunity to get to know GLEN well, I knew bers desiring to do so ma~T have 5 legis­ Prisoners; Law-Interrogation; Inter­ him well enough by reputation to share lative days to extend and revise their viewing and Interrogation; Courtroom my colleagues' high regard for his abili­ remarks and include extraneous material Procedures; Public Relations and Liai­ ties: for his expertise in defense appro- if they desire to do so. son With Other Agencies; and Review. 2308 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD - HOUSE February 3, 1970 PAN AMERICAN RAILWAYS recreation and revitalization bear elo­ proclaim the month of February 1970, as quent witness to the beneficence of our United states Weather Services Month; and CONGRESS ASSOCIATION I urge our institutions and orga.n.i2iations, (Mr. FASCELL asked and was give_n climate. . public and private, and our citizens, to recog­ Florida is also a center of enVl.l'on­ nize the achievements of the past century permission to extend his rem':"rks at thlS mental activity; indeed, it is in the fo:e­ point in the RECORD and to mclude and to offer appropriate appreciation and ex­ front of the national effort to provide support for this vital national function on traneous matter.) protection against the fury of natural the occasion of its centenni.a.l anniversary. Mr. FASCELL. Mr. Speaker, I ~ to­ disaster and new knowledge of the world In witness whereof, I have hereunto set day introducing, by request <:>f. thlS ad­ about us. In this connection, ESSA, the my hand this 27th day of January, in the ministration, the following Jomt reso­ Commerce Departments' Environmental year of our Lord nineteen hundred and sev­ lution: enty, and of the Independence of the United Science Services Administration, has be­ States of America the one hundred and H.J.REs.-- come a welcome and important part of Resolved by the Senate .and House of ninety-fourth. Representatives of the United States of the Florida scene. RICHARD NIXON. America in Congress assembled, Thait Public From our shores, ESSA ships leave t~e Law 80-794, Eightieth Congress, approved Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorologi­ June 28, 1948, is amended by strJ.king out cal Laboratory destined for expeditions NIXON CRIME WAR "$5,000" and inserting in lieu thereof in research designed to add to man's (Mr. GIBBONS asked and was give_n "$16,000" in section 2(a). store of knowledge of our last frontier, permission to extend his remarks at this The foregoing resolution is based on the sea. ESSA's Research Flight Facility, point in the RECORD.) an executive communication referre? to based in Florida, probes severe ~torms Mr. GIBBONS. Mr. Speaker, it is re­ the Subcommittee on Inter-Amencan far at sea to enhance the Nations pro­ grettable that the Nixon crime war has Affairs by the chairman of the full Com­ tection against natural cataclysms. The not developed any beyond the point of mittee on Foreign Affairs. National Hurricane Center stands on rhetoric. There has been very little ac­ The Pan American Railways Congress guard in Florida, marshaling the finest complished on the action front thus .far. Associaltion is an inter-American, mixe~­ of talent and equipment against the You will recall that a Republlcan membership-,both government and rail­ storms which strike the east and gulf amendment to the Omnibus Crime and roads-organization in which the U.S. coasts that our people may have the Safe Streets Act of 1968 directed the gift of time to prepare. The National Federal Government to make grants to Government participates by virtue of a Hurricane Research Laboratory in Miami 1948 act of Congress. The Associa.ti~n States for combating crime, and it was promotes the development of railways m spearheads the national effort to acquire argued at that time that the idea of the the Americans. U.S. participation is C

E.XTEN.SIONS OF REMARKS THE LATE DISTINGUISHED MAYOR on the Council prior to his election as mayor ley area in extending sympathy to Mayor JOHN SMITH OF BECKLEY in 1963. He was re-elected 1n 1967. Smith's wife and daughters, his mother and Tributes have poured into the newspa,per other members of his family." offices from a shocked constituency and as­ The mayor of Charleston, Elmer Dodson, HON. JAMES KEE sociates in government. worked with Mayor Smith l!11 the West Vir­ OF WEST VIRGINIA Former Governor Okey A. Patteson asid, ginia League of Municipalities and attended "I regret to hear of the untimely death of a National Cities League convention with IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES my good friend Mayor Smith. His loss will be him. "I was impressed with Smith," Dodson Tuesday, February 3, 1970 keenly felt by his host of friends. His untir­ said, "in his quiet way he did as much or ing efforts and accomplishments on behalf more than most of us. I have lost a friend." Mr. KEE. Mr. Speaker, I was indeed of the city of Beckley make him hard to re­ The executive director of the State League shocked yesterday morning to learn of place. The city of Beckley and the entire of Municipalities, Wllliam E. Ross of Morgan­ the unexpected death of the Honorable area have lost a truly dedicated leader. My town, commented on the strong support John Smith, the distinguished mayor of heartfelt sympathy goes out to his wife and Smith gave the League and his diligent work. the city of Beckley, w. Va., located in family." Another man who knew Smith well Raleigh County. Smith was a cousin of another former gov­ through activities in the Democratic Part~. ernor, Hulett C. Smith who was overwhelmed 1968 gubernatorial candidate James Sprau~·,. Mr. Speaker, Mayor Smith has pro­ called Smith "one of the outstanding leaden, vided unsurpassed leadership not only by shock and grief. City Recorder-Treasurer, Larry F. Stover, of West Virginia who personified in many to his home city of Beckley, but also to who will serve as acting mayor until Council ways the type of new leadership that I had the County of Raleigh and the entire holds a special meeting to appoint a succes­ been seeking in my public activities. I ex­ State of West Virginia. Mayor Smith sor, said he has "lost not only a fine leader tend my deepest sympathy to Mrs. Smith and gave every ounce of energy to bring but also a close personal friend." his daughters, Anne and Joan." "The mayor had a wonderful facility for about his noble objectives and it was my The special meeting ls expected to be held always looking on the bright side of things," privilege to work closely with this most the latter part of the week. City Attorney Raleigh County Delegate and House Finance distinguished public servant. During our E. M. "Ned" Payne III explained that the city Chairman Lewis N. McManus observed, "I association, I always found that he en­ charter provides that Council may appoint will miss him personally and I'm sure the thusiastically took that extra step for the "a member of Council or any qualified per­ community will not soon forget him." son" to fill the mayor's post until the next Members of Council were equally dismayed benefit of his home city. I have lost a regular election in June, 1971. The newly most wonderful personal friend and I and saddened by Smith's death. Councilman­ elected mayor will take office July l, 1971. at-large J. S. "Syd" Larrick, who had served extend my sympathy to his widow in "The city has lost a fine, courageous mayor in municipal government for 10 years with Beckley. who did a great deal for the city of Beckley,'' Smith, hailed him as "thorough, and in my Mr. Speaker, I ask that the enclosed Payne said. "He gave of himself unselfishly opinion one of the best mayors the City of article which appeared in the Raleigh and there is no question he did only what Beckley ever had." Register on Monday, February 2, be in­ he thought was right and best for the city Another councilman-at-large, Ross Irle, even though this was not always the easy and who had known Smith, "since boyhood," said cluded at this point in my remarks: popular course. He added improvements and MAYOR JOHN SMITH DIES he admired "his judgment and energy and contributed to the city's growth bringing re­ interest in Beckeley. Beckley Mayor John Wesley Smith, serving form and improvements to administration. He instituted many new programs and had his second term as chief executive of the city, "From the family standpoint," Payne said, plans for more improvements in the future." died in a local hospital at 2 :30 a.m. today. "we have lost a friend and neighbor, a great The city's only Republican councilman, The mayor had been hospitalized since personal loss." Bill Wilbur, said he was "deeply saddened by Wednesday but was believed to be in satis­ Senator Jennings Randolph said "I share the loss of a man I have worked with and factory condition Sunday, according to a with citizens of the Beckley area and our considered a friend for many yoo.rs." member of the family who said his death ap­ state a genuine sadness and loss in the pass­ "He was a good man and a good mayor," parently was caused by a cardiac arrest. ing of mayor John Wesley Smith. He was a Councilman Al Ellison said. "He had the Smith was known to have suffered from dedicated and able public servant, who people's interests at heart and this is a better diabetes since the end of World War II in worked diligently for the betterment of the city, a better place to live because of his which he served as a Navy transport pilot community and its cirtizens. There is tan­ programs." for four years. Smith also was a member of gible evidence in Beckley of his accomplish­ One of Smith's duties as mayor was to he!l.d the U.S. Naval Reserve with the rank of ments and his constructive leadership. I was the City Sanitary Board. When he entered lieutenant. privileged to cooperate with Mayor Smith his first term he uncovered gross neglect in His career in public life began with his on many programs and projects. It was al­ billings over a period of years and instituted appointment to City Council in 1953 and his ways a pleasure working with him. steps to collect thousands of dollars due the subsequent election to two four-year terms "I join with the many people of the Beck- city.