September 20, 1965 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD- SENATE 24507 Roger W. Peard, Jr. Edward J. Rutty Warren J. Skvaru Aubrey W. Talbert, Edward R. Watson Daniel M. Wilson Edward F. Penico Victor A. Ruvo Albert C. Smith, Jr. Jr. Robert A. Walker James S. Wilson Arthur R. Petersen Raymond M. Ryan Edward E. Smith Richard B. Talbott Charles A. Webster Frederick M. Woeller George R. Phillips Joseph L. Sadowski Erin D. Smith Robert W. Taylor WUliam Wentworth Henry E. Wold Reagan L. Preis George T. Sargent, Jr. George W. Smith Jay J.Thomas, Jr. Thomas B. White, Jr. James W. Wood Vincent J. Pross, Jr. William F. Saunders, Richard J. Smith Francis H. Thurston William V. H. White Harry D. Woods Heman J. Redfield III Jr. Thomas G. Snipes Donald K. Tooker Robert D. Whitesell Richard B. Wyatt Pierre D. Reissner, Jr. Cornelius F. Savage, WUliam F. Sparks Marshall J. Treado Charles K. Whitfield Albert J. Zlogar Clarke A. Rhykerd Jr. Eugene 0. Speckart Rodolfo L. Trevino Charles S. Whiting John L. Zorack David M. Ridderhof John P. Schied Newell D. Staley, Jr. Luther G. Troen The following-named ofiicers of the Marine Edward J. Rigby Baxter W. Seaton Donald C. Stanton George F. Tubley Corps for permanent appointment to the Thomas E. Ringwood Ronald I. Severson Marvin H. Stevens Kenneth E. Turner grade of lieutenant colonel subject to quali­ Dwight E. Roberts Charles A. Sewell Harold E. Stine David M. Twomey fication therefor as provided by law: Kenneth L. Robinson, Ural W. Shadrick Donald R. Stiver Wendell N. Vest William C. Adams Wesley D. Lamoureux Jr. Richard W. Sheppe John H. Strope Hal W. Vincent Eugene D. Anderson George M. Olszewski WUUam K. Rockey Warren C. Sherman Otto I. Svenson, Jr. Michael J. Vrabel William C. Bittick, Jr. Harry D. Persons Charles A. Rosenfield George H. Shutt, Jr. Oral R. Swigart, Jr. Theodore R. Wall Johnny L. Carter James W. Wilson Earl F. Roth, Jr. Emmett B. Sigmon, Jr Leonard C. Taft Ralph D. Wallace Walter W. Fleetwood

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The International Union of Mine, Mill & and historic union of hard-rock miners, Congressman Horton's Tribute to the Smelter Workers whose origins in the West, including my State, date back to the 19th century, Steuben Society on the Anniversary of more than 70 years. EXTENSION OF REMARKS the Birth of General Frederick Von OF Steuben HON. DAVID S. KING Marshall Field, Jr. EXTENSION OF REMARKS OF UTAH or IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES EXTENSION OF REMARKS Monday, September 20, 1965 HON. FRANK HORTON OF OF NEW YORK Mr. KING of Utah. Mr. Speaker, I IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES wish to pay a brief tribute to the hard HON. WILLIAM T. MURPHY and persevering work, year after year, OF ILLINOIS Monday, September 20, 1965 of the International Union of Mine, Mill IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. HORTON. Mr. Speaker, last year & Smelter Workers on behalf of Federal Monday, Sep,tember 20, 1965 I had the great honor of addressing the safety legislation for metallic and non­ 21st national convention of the Steuben metallic mines. The contribution of this Mr. MURPHY of Illinois. Mr. Speak­ Society of America. At that time, as I union to the passage by the House on er, on Saturday, September 18, 1965, the have on many other occasions, I ex­ September 2 of H.R. 8989, the Federal people of the metropolitan area of Chi­ pressed my deep admiration for the work Metallic and Nonmetallic Mine Safety cago and the Nation were saddened by of the Steuben Society, a patriotic, non­ Act, was very substantial. Its contribu­ the untimely death of Marshall Field, Jr. partisan American organization which tion to the outstanding report of Secre­ Mr. Field was the fourth member of has stimulated service to the nation by tary of the Interior Stewart Udall on his line to bear the name of this family Americans of German descent. The in­ health and safety in metal and nonmetal distinguished in merchandising, publish" terests and activities of the Steuben mines is deserving of recognition. Its ing, real estate, and philanthropy. Society are in the best tradition of Amer­ membership in the mines of my State and Marshall Field, Jr., succeeded his fa­ ican free association, and its members throughout the West cooperated in an ther, Marshall Field III, as president and have served with valor and distinction outstanding way in the conduct of the publisher of the Chicago sun-Times and in our military services, just as did one study on which this report is based. Chicago Daily News publications. He of our great heroes of the American Mine-mill local union safety committees was also chairman of the board of Field Revolution, Gen. Frederick William met repeatedly with Federal mine inspec­ Enterprises, Inc., and honorary chair­ Augustus Von Steuben. tors to discuss safety hazards, and sub­ man of the Field Enterprises Education­ On Von Steuben Day, September 1'7, mitted to the Department of the Interior al Corp. He was a director of Marshall it is appropriate that we review the con­ ltterally hundreds of detailed reports on Field & Co.; World Book; Child Craft; tribution made by this great man to the mine accidents, many of which were not First National Bank of Chicago; and vice American Revolutionary cause. General otherwise reported. This union has pre­ president of the Field Foundation, Inc. Washington was so favorably impressed sented most valuable testimony, spring­ He also was a member of the board of by Von Steuben's practical knowledge ing from firsthand knowledge of safety directors of the University of Chicago; and experience that he asked him to serve conditions in this country's metallic and Chicago National History Museum; as acting inspector general and to under­ nonmetallic mines, at hearings on mine Presbyterian-St. Luke's Hospital; and take the training of the American Army. safety held by subcommittees of the the Art Institute, Chicago. This was a matter of some difficulty House Committee on Education and Marshall Field, Jr., served from en­ since Von Steuben at this time did not Labor in 1956, 1957, 1961, and 1965. It sign to lieutenant commander in the U.S. speak English, and was obliged to act has contributed to the drafting of mine Naval Reserve 1941-45. He was awarded through interpreters. There was no time safety legislation which has been intro­ the Silver Star and the Purple Heart. for the preparation and publication of a duced in both Houses in the 88th and He was a member of the American Le­ complete new drill manual of the kind 89th Congresses, and which I was happy gion, and the Chicago and Illinois Bar that Von Steuben had in mind. He to introduce in the present session as Associations. therefore prepared his drill instructions H.R. 2993 on January 18, 1965. The In­ Every man leaves a heritage, and the in brief installments. terior Department bill, H.R. 8989, as heritage of Mr. Field, Junior, is a memo­ These were translated into English and amended, draws heavily on the thinking rial of fairness, justice, and courage. issued to the regiments as the drills that is expressed in H.R. 2993 and in the Mrs. Murphy joins me in extending progressed. The general had the great, hard-hitting and specific testimony of its our heartfelt sympathy to his family in good sense to rely additionally on the witnesses at subcommittee hearings last this hour of bereavement, and may he power of example. He formed a model May. I commend the record of this great receive God's richest blessings. company which made such rapid progress 24508 CONGRESSIONAL RECO.RD- SENATE Septer~ber 20, 1965 under his own skilled instructions that Secretary Reed was appointed. His Times observed that the acquisition excluded ability is known to many Members of a large part of British North America from the imagination of the entire Army was access to the ocean, and described the English fired by the example of the model com­ the Congress as a result of his keen representatives in Washington as highly pany's proficiency. Drill soon became awareness of the role these agencies play excited and "chagrined." the fashion, and within·a few weeks the in the Government. In particular, As­ Though the Times emphasized in its com­ new drill, imparted day by day to the sistant Secretary Reed's performance is mentary the effect of the purchase upon the model company, spread ·throughout the well known to the Members of the House English, the newspaper also pointed out that American forces. Merchant Marine and Fisheries Commit­ the land acquired would be valuable for its tee, which has many jurisdictional inter­ furs and fisheries, and "of the highest im­ This was perhaps the most remarkable portance as a naval depot and for strategic achievement in rapid military training ests in these agencies. purposes." in our history. The value of Von Steu­ In accordance with the remarks made There was to be much wealth that would ben's instruction was soon shown on the by Congressman GARMATZ and Congress­ be America's because of the purchase-in battlefield of Monmouth. There and man TuPPER and others, I wish former fisheries, furs, minerals, and timber-but the thereafter throughout the Revolutionary Assistant Secretary Reed every success great significance of the purchase not wholly War, the Continental Army proved itself in his return to private life. recognized until the mid-20th century was the equal in discipline and skill of the Alaska's strategic location. United States ownership of Alaska in best British regulars. World War II enabled the fortification of When Von Steuben was preparing the Centennial of Alaska Purchase northern approaches to America to withstand installments of his famous drill manual, ·Japanese attack. When that war ended, and he needed someone to illustrate it in or­ the cold war succeeded it, those fortifications der that there might not be the slightest EXTENSION OF REMARKS were continued, expanded, and strengthened, doubt as to the meaning of his directions. OF so that Alaska continues to be a great buffer He chose a young Frenchman who had area between Asia and North America. been occupying himself at Valley Forge HON. RALPH J. RIVERS That decision of 1867 ended Russian con­ by drawing crayon portraits of officers OF ALASKA trol on this continent. And-in the mid- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 20th century, the fact that Russians possess and their wives. This was Pierre Charles no part of North America is the enduring L'Enfant, and Von Steuben soon put him Monday, September 20, 1965 significance of the Alaska Purchase. to more useful work. One day L'Enfant Mr. RIVERS of Alaska. Mr. Speaker, THE INTENDED SIGNIFICANCE OF THE 1967 EVENT would design forts and emplacements; Alaskans intend that the statewide exposi­ later he would be New York City's prin­ my bill (H.R. 9963) to provide for Fed­ eral participation in the 1967 Centennial tion marking the centennial of the Purchase cipal Federal architect; finally he would of the Alaska Purchase will be considered shall be as meaningful as the event com­ create, as his permanent monument, the by a Special Subcommittee of the House memorated. city in the wilderness, Washington, D.C. When Gov. William A. Egan proposed in But it was Von Steuben who first recog­ Public Works Committee later this week. 1963 that planning be begun for 1967 he nized L'Enfant's great abilities and put During a hearing on the bill held last said, "I envision the Alaska Centenniai as them to use in the service of the Ameri­ week, I presented a statement briefly the most outstanding effort ever undertaken describing the 1867 purchase of Russian­ in Alaska." can cause. America and the significance of the Since 1963 planning has proceeded Through his influence in converting the acquisition, and giving an overview of energetically on a broad scale in Alaska in American Army into an effective and planning go.fng on in Alaska to mark the keeping with the Governor's forecast. The highly disciplined military force. Von goal is one of designing the event to be of Steuben was an indispensable figure in centennial. In order that my colleagues substance, not floss; the goal is to commemo­ the achievement of American independ­ might become acquainted with this state­ rate the purchase so that it will be of maxi­ ence. He performed an essential service ment, I insert it here: mum enduring impact. that none of his contemporaries in STATEMENT OF RALPH J. RIVERS, U.S. REPRE­ PLANNING IN THE STATE OF ALASKA SENTATIVE FROM ALASKA, BEFORE AN AD HOC America was qualified to perform. We SUBCOMMITTEE OF THE HOUSE COMMITTEE Planning for the centennial of the Alaska honor him today for what he did for our ON PUBLIC WORKS IN SUPPORT OF H.R. 9963, Purchase is being carried on by the Alaska country at the time of its birth, and we SEPTEMBER 14, 1965 Centennial Commission (an agency of the State), by centennial committees in 22 com­ honor also those German Americans Mr. Chairman and fellow members of the who, like him, have made so great a munities, and by dozens of voluntary organi­ subcommittee, I appreciate very much this zations. State, local, and private spending contribution to our national develop­ opportunity of presenting a brief introduc­ to date exceeds $1.5 m1111on; projected spend­ ment. tion to the consideration of my bill, H.R. ing is set at $8 million, exclusive of Federal 9963, to promote the economic develpmEmt participation. of the State of Alaska by providing for Permanent projects include restoration of Congress Notes the Service of Former U.S. participation in the statewide exposi­ historic Russian buildings, reconstruction of tion to be held in Alaska during 1967. early Eskimo and Indian structures, preserva­ Assistant Treasury Secretary James A. THE EVENT TO BE COMMEMORATED tion of gold-rush relics, construction of con­ Reed On March 30, 1867, William H. Seward, vention centers and museums, and erection Secretary of State to President Andrew John­ of historical markers throughout the State. son, concluded negotiations with Baron de Other projects for 1967 include presentation EXTENSION OF REMARKS Stoeckl for the purchase of Russian-Amer­ of historical dramas and musical events, and OF ica from Russia. On October 18 of that portrayal of the role of the Federal Govern­ year, at New Archangel, Russian-America ment in the building of Alaska. HON. PAUL G. ROGERS (now called Sftka, Alaska), the white, red, ACTION BY THE 88TH CONGRESS OF FLORIDA and blue banner with the two headed eagle­ the flag of the Russian-American Company­ The 88th CongreSs enacted legislation IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES was lowered on the flagpole, and in its place declaring the Alaska Purchase Centennial Exposition to be "not only as an observance Monday, September 20, 1965 was raised the flag of the United States of America. by the people of the 49th State, but as an Mr. ROGERS of Florida. Mr. Speak­ For $7,200,00Q-about 2 cents an acre-the event of national significance," and ordering er, I wish to join my colleagues, Congress­ United States had acquired more than a a study by the Department of Commerce to man GAR:MATZ, of Maryland, and Con­ half m1llion square miles of land comprising determine the manner and extent of U.S. gressman TuPPER, of Maine, in noting the largest peninsula on the North American participation in the observance. the fine record of service by former As­ Continent. FINDINGS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE sistant Secretary of the Treasury James Russians had been colonists and governors The most important findings of the De­ of the vast land for nearly a century when partment of Commerce are as folows: A. Reed, who has just returned to the the sale took place. Today, we approach the private practice of law. 1. The Alaska Centennial will celebrate century mark of American possession and the historically significant U.S. purchase of Assistant Secretary Reed served in his control, and must hasten to get ready to Alaska from Russia in 1867; capacity as overseer of the Bureau of suitably observe Alaska's purchase centen­ 2. The Federal Government should partic­ Narcotics, the Bureau of Customs, and nial exposition. ipate in the observance; the U.S. Coast Guard for 4 years. His THE ENDURING SIGNIFICANCE OF THE 1S67 EVENT (a) Primary emphasis should be on pro­ talents were recognized by the late Presi­ In reporting the Alaska Purchase the day graxns contributing to the long-range devel­ dent Kennedy, under whom Assistant after the treaty was signed, the New York opment of Alaska; September 20, 1965 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-- SENATE 24509

·(b) The State of Alaska should have the Al.r Fore~ ofll.cials under Mr. Zuckert's mankind to reexamine their lives and to basic responsibility for planning and execu- direction have been readily- accessible pray to God for His understanding and tion of the program; ' (c) Federal contribution should be gen­ to the subcommittee and its staff. They guidance. erally commensurate with local efforts; have given the most careful considera­ Judaism is the religion which first en­ 3. There is ample precedent for Federal tion to the recommendations which the visaged social justice and preached the participation in celebrations observing cen­ House Government Operations Commit­ sanctity and dignity of human life. Too tennials of land acquisitions, explorations, tee· has adopted as a result of the sub­ often these age-old teachers are forgot­ and purchases; committee's investigations, and they ten, but during the High Holy Days let 4. A plan for Federal participation which have made extensive efforts to put these us reafll.rm the hope that they will no accomplishes needed economic development recommendations into effect. Mr. Zuck­ longer be ignored and that all men will appears to be a proper expenditure of public funds; ert is to be commended for the coopera­ joint together in the coming year and 5. An effective program to increase tourism tive atmosphere created under his ad­ accept their responsibility to God and as a part of the 1967 observance would in ministration. themselves. In welcoming the Jewish itself be a specific economic development There are two major Air Force instal­ holidays, I take pride in repeating the project that· would justify Federal partic~pa­ lations in my congressional district and, ancient blessing which symbolizes this tion; as a Member of Congress, I have experi­ hope: 6. All six Department of Commerce cri­ enced all of the problems which can be May you be inscribed, once again, in the teria for evaluating desirability of Federal · participation in domestic exhibitions are met . expected from extensive Federal activi­ book of life for a good new year. by the Alaska Purchase Centennial Exposi­ ties in a local community. I have found tion. the Air Force ofll.cials under Secretary THE PRESENT BILL: H.R. 9963 Zuckert most receptive to suggestions The findings of the Department of Com­ from the community and most interested Soviet Jewry and Human Rights merce are the basis of my bill, H.R. 9963. in putting into practice the principles of Under this bill, there would be authorized good management for which Mr. Zuckert EXTENSION OF REMARKS not t,o exceed $7.2 million in matching funds stands. OF for use in Centennial-related permanent projects that would contribute to the eco­ HON. KEN W. DYAL nomic development of Alaska. Such projects could be historical reconstructions or other The Jewish Holidays OF CALIFORNIA facilities that would enhance Alaska as a IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tourist destination, or be adaptable to other EXTENSION OF REMARKS Monday, September 20, 1965 economic development purposes. OF In addition, there would be authorized Mr. DYAL. Mr. Speaker, in Lafayette $600,000 for provision and display of Federal HON. ROBERT F. ELLSWORTH Park on Sunday, September 19, 1965, exhibits in Alaska during 1967. OF KANSAS some 10,000 Jewish lay and rabbinic lead­ Final authority for expenditure of Federal ers throughout the country met to funds would rest with the Federal Field Com­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES launch the weeklong National Eternal mittee for Development Planning in Alaska, Monday, September 20, 1965 Light Vigil for Soviet Jewry who are be­ an agency of the U.S. Department of Com­ merce. Recommendations for projects and Mr. ELLSWORTH. Mr. Speaker, next ing oppressed by that nation. their administration would be the . respon­ Sunday night, September 26, marks the An interfaith group of leaders partici­ sibility of the State of Alaska. beginning of the Jewish High Holidays pated in the program with the idea of of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. bringing the moral judgment of millions CONCLUSION of people throughout the world to bear In view of the close adherence of H.R. 9963 Today I would like to pay special tribute to recommendations of the Department of to these High Holy Days by joining with on oppression in the Soviet Union just Commerce, and in view of the appropriate­ my colleagues here in the House to ex­ prior to the High Holy Days of Rosh ness of Federal participation and its long­ tend to all people of the Jewish faith my Hashanah and Yom Kippur. range benefits to both Alaska and the Na­ sincere · wishes for a happy and pros­ Our colleague and newly named U.S. tion, I urge this -committee to favorably re­ perous new year. Representative on the Economic and So­ port this legislation. Thank you. The high holidays usher in the year cial Council of the United Nations, the 5726 on the Jewish calendar. Rosh Honorable JAMES ROOSEVELT, gave an ad­ Hashanah, the new year, begins a 10- dress. With unanimous consent I insert in the RECORD at this point his important The Retirement of Hon. Eugene M. day period of repentance which culmi­ nates in Yom Kippur, the day of atone­ comments on this occasion: Zuckert ment. These are solemn and holy SOVIET JEWRY AND HUMAN RIGHTs-AN days--a time for fasting, prayer, and AGENDA OF CONSCIENCE EXTENSION OF REMARKS personal meditation between man and It is a privilege to be here with you now, OF to share this moment of solemn vigil to God. On these high holy days, Jews secure the basic human rights of the Soviet HON. JOHN E. MOSS all over the world pause to reexamine Jewish community. their lives, to thank God for the gifts As you know, one of my main concerns, as OF CALIFORNIA which He has bestowed upon them, to U.S. Representative to the United Nations IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ask His forgiveness for the sins which Economic and Social Council, will be the Monday, September 20, 1965 they have committed during the preced­ protection and enhancement of human ing year, and to pray for His under­ rights. So I am here to tell you that it is Mr. MOSS. Mr. Speaker, the Honor­ standing and guidance so that they may my conviction, and that of our Government, able Eugene M. Zuckert is retiring this profit from their errors. · that the problem of Soviet Jewry properly month as Secretary of the Air Force, and belongs on the agenda of the' u :N.-whether It goes without saying that no one can it is at the Human Rights Commission, at I want to take this opportunity to com­ plan for his future until he · examines the Subcommission for the Prevention of ment, both as a Member of Congress and and understands his past. No one can Discrimination and Protection of Minorities, as a chairman of a subcommittee which take on further responsibility before he or at the kind of special world investigative has worked closely with Mr. Zuckert, on begins to fulfill his present obligations. commission on human rights proposed some his activities the past 4% years. The spirit of the Jewish holidays unites months ago by Ambassador Goldberg. During the past 10 years investigating men of all faiths by calling upon them But while I s·trongly believe that this prob­ availability of Government information, lem must concern the U.N., it does not be­ the subcommittee which I head has to look inward and upward-Within long exclusively there. It must be on the themselves and up to God-in order to agenda of the world's conscience. looked into dozens of information prob­ In my new post, I have been taking time lems involving the Air Force. In recent open the way for a richer and fuller existence. In these times of world con­ to read the story of the United Nations and years the Air Force has adopted many the writing of its charter in San Francisco. improvements in its information prac.:. flict and unrest, it is my sincere hope I recall that when ·the charter was framed, tices, and I believe Secretary Zuckert de­ that the spirit of these holidays will ex­ there was great controversy about a para­ serves a large measure of the credit for tend to men everywhere and that the graph which prohibited the international these improvements. sound of the shofar will call upon all body from intruding into the domestic 24510 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-· SENATE September 20, 1965 affairs of the member nations. This safe­ It might almost be sa.id that nationality Award of National Association of Metal guard had to be included; otherwise, sov­ defines the man, as well as the citizen-for ereign nations would not have participated; it molds his mind and heart and soul, M1d Finishers The inclusion of this paragraph does not gives him a heritage of which he can be mean that the United Nations Charter was justly proud. EXTENSION OF REMARKS drafted for the purpose of stilling the voices The real ·meaning of the Soviet Jewish of protest against evil. Written as it was so tragedy inheres precisely in this: That So­ OF soon after the destruction of the Jewish viet Jews are the only nationality deprived J. communities of Europe and the failure of of all the rights and institutions by which HON. PHILIP PHILBIN the democratic nations to come to the rescue they might live their lives as a self-respecting OF MASSACHUSE'ITS of those communities, the charter never in­ and respected group. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Try to imagine wh.at it means to be a Jew tended that we should not take every possi­ Mondc,y, September 20, 1965 ble measure to safeguard the survival of in the U.S.S.R. You are uniquely discrimi­ peoples wherever they might be exposed to nated against-and you know it, and your Mr. PHll.SIN. Mr. Speaker, under danger. non-Jewish neighbors know it. It means unanimous consent to revise and extend I have no doubt that the distinguished that in your singular humlliation, you are my remarks in the RECORD, I include delegates of the Soviet Union, whom I shall deprived of pride and self-respect. therein a speech made by me at the Na­ soon be meeting at the United Nations, w111 It is now a quarter of a century since any scoff at the words we say here today. For Jewish school has existed in the U.S.S.R., tional Association of Metal Finishers, they wm tell us there is evil in our own where a Jewish child might learn something Hilton Hotel, New York City, on July land. And they w111 point to bigotry. They of Jewish language, literature, and history. 10, 1005, when a cherished award was may even feel free to speak of my own city It is now a quarter of a century, in which conferred upon me. of Los Angeles, which I represent in Con­ a whole generation of Soviet Jewish youth I was very much impressed by this out­ gress. To this counteraccusation, we enter is confronted with a past that is a blank, standing event and am very grateful to no denial. We know that we have much to and a future that is empty. Mr. P. Peter Kovatis and the association do in America to bring our daily lives into To force this great community to become conformity with the principles which we a dead end of history is to show inequitous for the very great honor they conferred cherish and which are inscribed in the contempt for human rights, to perpetrate a upon me and for their kindness and co­ United Nations Charter and the Declaration moral crime, a historic tragedy. operation which have been so very con­ of Human Rights. Our answer to our Soviet It is all too easy to shunt aside those who structive and helpful. friends must be that we have to help each are voiceless and helpless. We must rise to The speech follows: their defense. We must give the world no other to find the answers. REMARKS OF CONGRESSMAN PHILIP J. PHILBIN surcease--until the world, and especially the I think we must say very frankly that if AT AWARD BANQUET, NATIONAL AssociATION there are wrongs in our own country-and U.S.S.R., pays attention. Lest you fear that all these public protests OF METAL FINISHERS, Hn.TON HOTEL, NEW there are--those who are aggrieved and in­ YoRK CrrY, JULY 10, 1965 are in vain, let me assure you that we have jured are free to speak their protest, to unite Mr. Toastmaster, distinguished guests, with the·ir fellows in the demand for rectifi­ fresh, significant evidence that your efforts are most effeottve indeed. For just 2 weeks friends, and fellow Americans, let me assure cation, in the appeal for justice. you that I am deeply touched and greatly But in the U.S.S.R., a large segment of ago today, Pravda, the major newspaper of the Soviet Union, published a front-page honored as well as very grateful to receive popular sentiment (it cannot properly be one of your highest awards bestowed on in­ called public opinion) is itself anti-Semitic, editorial which did three things: 1. It implicitly but unmistakably conceded dividuals by your outstanding organization, and that segment . which opposes anti­ the National Association of Metal Finishers. Semitism can at best speak in muffied tones. the existence of anti-Semitism in the U.S.S.R. It In fact, I am humbled and somewhat over­ As for Soviet public institutions, the hard 2. proceeded to condemn anti-Semitism roundly. whelmed at the special distinction you have fact is that it is government policy itself accorded me in receiving this cherished which is the guilty party. 3. It explained, in effect, that it did so because the existence of this problem is hurt­ award at a time when you are conferring it Thank God, Soviet policy leaves Jewish ing the image of the Soviet Union abroad. upon our very distinguished friends, Mr. Wil­ bodies intact. But Jewish souls are in the This striking evidence of Soviet sensitivity liam R. Crawford and Mr. P. Peter Kovatis, balance, and this is at the heart of our should encourage us to continue and inten­ who has personally been so helpful to me and protest. For Soviet policy seeks _to dry up sify our protests. my committee. the wellsprings of vitality and creativity that We must do all in our power to save a This unusual award will always have great have immemorially marked the Jewish spirit. great community from cultural anndhllation. significance to me, and I would like to sug­ It intends to atomize the Jewish community, gest that I regard it as being something more to estrange it from its past, to crush its iden­ than personal, since my modest contributions tity-in short, to destroy every possibility of never would have been possible without the Jewish group survival. Hon. Eugene Zuckert loyal, effective support of the great American As you may know, the Jews of the U.S.S.R. who heads the House Armed Services Com­ are officially considered not only a religious mittee, the Honorable L. MENDEL RIVERS, and group but primarily a nationality which is a EX'rENSION OF REMARKS each and every member of that great com­ cultural and ethnic concept. OF mittee of which I am so proud, nor could we In Eastern Europe, scores of nationalities­ have achieved the results we did without the be they majorities governing territories or HON. ROBERT A. EVERETT help and support of the Members of the minorities residing in the territory of OF TENNESSEE House and Senate, of both parties, and the others-have for centuries clung with natural IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES great President of the United States, our ex­ pride to their national consciousness, their · ecutive agencies and the many expert leaders way of life, their memories, their language Monday, September 20, 1965 of your organization like Pete Kovatis, and and literature. Mr. EVERETT. Mr. Speaker, for .over other business groups throughout the coun­ The Soviet Union is ideologically com­ a quarter of a century it has been a try, who counseled and assisted us so invalu­ mitted and constitutionally structured to rec­ pleasure for me to have known Eugene ably in understanding the problems and ognize the full right of every one of its 108 pointing the way to their possible solution. nationalities to perpetuate their identities Zuckert, the Secretary of the Air Force. So I feel, my friends, that this cherished and to maintain cultural, communal, and ed­ Many fine articles have been in the award symbolizes the work and dedication ucational institutions toward that end. For RECORD relative to his excellent service of many, not just the work and dedication though 50 percent of the Soviet population to this great Nation of ours throughout of one, and in that sense it is to be shared consists of Russian nationality, the remain­ his career. I wish to concur in every­ with all those who have served us so loyally, ing half is composed of 107 others whose thing that has been said relative to him. so faithfully, so effectively, and so well, and group needs and aspirations cannot be de­ I .want our valued friend, Peter Kovatis to nied, even by an authoritarian regime. He has always been most kind and know of our special appreciation. The importance of the concept of nation­ considerate of all official requests that The sound honest management of our ality in Soviet society cannot be overempha­ I have had from time to time from our stockpiles to serve the national defense and sized. One's nationality is one of the two or constituents in Tennessee. interests, and to help our economy, our in­ three decisive components of citizenship in As he retires as Secretary of the Air dustries, our business groups, and our faith­ the U.S.S.R. It largely determines the lan­ Force on the 30th of September, he can ful workers, must continue to be one of our guage one speaks, the literature and press one look back upon his career in the Air most important national objectives. reads, the national history one associates Force with the satisfaction of knowing As you probably know, in our strategic and with, the customs one grows up with, the critical stockpiles required for defense and national heroes one cherishes and emulates. that he has done an excellent job. national emergency are very large quantities One's nationality is thus of profound psycho­ All of us in the Eighth Congressional of materials essential to the maintenance of logical, as wen as cultural and political, sig­ District of Tennessee wish for him the a defense economy, totaling in the aggregate nificance. best of everything in the years to come. to something over the huge sum of $8 billion. September 21, 1965 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD- SENATE 24511 I will not discuss these matters extensively In the decisions we make, and the action in Austin, Tex. His recent passing was at this time, but believe it should be noted we take, and the determination we show, a source of great sadness to every sports that in handling these huge quantities of to guard and protect our own precious liber­ fan in central Texas. No one has ever stockpile materials, including those deter­ ties and fulfill our commitments to the mined to be in surplus supply. the Congress cause. of freedom throughout the world, done more for baseball-and young peo­ must constantly keep in mind, not only the much is at stake, because what we say and ple--than the loved and respected and strategic and critical nature of these stock­ do in these troublous days, the firmness and gentle Ed Knebel. We shall miss him piles but also the great ne-ed for orderly resolution and purpose we demonstrate, will greatly. disposal of surplus materials to industry and determine the whole course of history for He was the founder and president of commerce in such a manner as to protect the many years to come, will determine the fate Seven-Up Bottling Co. and the, father Government and the free market, avoid dis­ of small helpless nations, yes, could well de­ ruption of price levels and insure as best we termine the destiny of our own great, free of professional baseball in Austin. can that the needs and well-being of our Nation. Knebel began playing baseball when he economy and our industries are served fairly I know that in these struggles for freedom was 12. Sixty years later he became the and equitably under the conditions con­ and, we pray, enduring peace, you and your first person installed in Austin's baseball fronting us at any given time. Honesty, fair­ group_will do your full part and that Ameri­ hall of fame, when Milwaukee Braves ness, equity, and sound judgments are essen­ cans of every class, race, creed, and station President John McHale presented him tial in these tasks. in life wm unite behind the national lead­ with a gold baseball glove. Next week our committee will start hear­ ership with patience, resolution, and unflag­ ings on S. 28, a bill introduced by our able, ging determination to defend our great her­ During World War I, while serving in distinguished friend, Senator SYMINGTON, of itage of liberty, democracy, and justice from the artillery, he saved enough money to Missouri, which has already passed the Sen­ all those who seek to overpower and destroy open a cleaning and pressing busines::; ate. us. in France. From his earnings in this This measure provides for sweeping Not only with great strength of arms wm business he purchased the Nu-Icy and changes in current disposal and housekeep­ our cause prevail, but with strength of the ing functions and procedures. It will be spirit, with continued devotion and loyalty NuGrape franchises in Austin in 1927. heard before the full House Armed Services to the fundamental principles of human lib­ His present Seven-Up company was Committee and many witnesses representing erty and the rights of the individual and our opened in 1935. Government, industry, and business will interest and purpose to strive for peace, for Knebel's continuous athletic activity present their testimony. humanity, for justice, for all peoples, and all earned him the title of Mr. Baseball. Let me assure you that our committee will nations. Prevail we must and prevail we receive and evaluate this testimony in a fair will. When the old city league folded, he con­ and impartial manner and will accord in­ Let me thank you all for your great kind­ tinued to play his Seven-Up teams terested witnesses every opportunity to be ness to me. I hope in the future to be wor­ against teams out of Austin. He helped heard, and then the committee will work its thy of your support and confidence and to form the Big State League in 1947, and will, as it is required to do, in what it deems be privileged to serve you and all our people was instrumental in getting the $200,000 to be in the best interests of the Government, in the interests of our great beloved free our defense, our national security, our econ­ country. Disch Field. In 1962 he gave Disch Field omy, and our great free enterprise business Thank you very much. to the city. institutions. I think every man, in his life, wants to The Members of Congress are deeply in­ feel he mie:ht have made some singular terested, as you are, in securing the proper adjustment, implementation, and effective contribution to the welfare of humanity. utilization of stockpile materials and I ex­ Ed Knebel Ed Knebel's primary contribution was press the hope and the confidence that . we his 100 percent devotion to baseball and will find appropriate solutions for the very EXTENSION OF REMARKS to the young men of his community. He complex, challenging problems inherent in OF this proposed stockpile legislation. We de­ lived and worked constantly to encour­ sire and will welcome your cooperation in HON. J. J. PICKLE age young boys to play sports and to live this vital work. wholesome lives. Tens of thousands of We are facing a very critical and very OF Tl:XAS young men have been helped through his difficult international crisis stemming from IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES dedication, and our city and Nation is a the aggression, infiltration, and revolution­ Monday, September 20, 1965 ary tactics of the Communist conspiracy much better place because of Ed Knebel which, according to Marxist time schedules, Mr. PICKLE. Mr. Speaker, Mr. Ed who led the good life of productive serv­ is moving toward world domination. Knebel was "Mr. Baseball" to everyone ice to others.

Grant unto Thy ministers here in the MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE SENATE Temple of Public Service that rising above any selfish partisan loyalties they A message from the House of Repre­ TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 1965 sentatives, by Mr. Hackney, one of its may be given tallness of stature to see reading clerks, announced that the House (Legislative day of Monday, September above the walls of prideful opinions the had passed, without amendment, the fol­ 20, 1965) good of the largest number. And in these perplexing times that try men's lowing bills of the Senate: The Senate met at 12 o'clock noon, souls and test their character, may Thy s. 664. An act to provide for the disposi­ on the expiration of the recess, and was strength sustain us, may Thy grace pre­ tion of judgment funds of the Klamath and serve us, may Thy wisdom instruct us, Modoc Tribes and Yahooskin Band of Snake called to order by the Vice President. Indians, and for other purposes; The Chaplain, Rev. Frederick Brown may Thy might protect us and Thy hand S. 906. An act to provide for the measure­ Harris, D.D., offered the following direct us this day and evermore. ment of the gross and net tonnages for cer­ prayer: In the Redeemer's name. Amen. tain vessels having two or more decks, and 0 merciful God, whose law is truth for other purposes; S. 1190. An act to provide that certain and whose statutes standing forever THE JOURNAL break those who break them. We be­ limitations shall not apply to certain land seech Thee to grant unto us who at noon­ On request of Mr. TALMADGE, and by patented to the State of Alaska for the use unanimous consent, the reading of the and benefit of the University of Alaska; tide seek Thy face, fervently to desire, S. 1623. An act to amend the act of August wisely to apprehend, and obediently to Journal of the proceedings of Monday, September 20, 1965, was dispensed with. 1, 1958, relating to a continuing study by fulfill the mandates of Thy will as it is the Secretary of the Interior of the effects of made known to us. insecticides, herbicides, fungicides, and other We pause now for Thy benediction be­ pesticides upon fish and wildlife for the fore turning to waiting tasks, grateful for MESSAGES FROM THE PRESIDENT purpose of preventing losses to this resource; a rich and enriching heritage worth liv­ Messages in writing from the President S. 1764. An act to authorize the acquisition ing for and dying for and for a deathless of the United States were communicated of certain lands within the boundaries of the cause that no weapon that has been to the Senate by Mr. Geisler, one of his Uinta National Forest in the State of Utah, formed can defeat. secretaries. by the Secretary of Agriculture;