June. 2, 1966 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD -HOUSE 12229

EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS

The 1966 State Champs teamwork was the key to success and opposing the· democratic regime of the they have indeed earned the right to say: country, and in this way they have had "We're No. 1." the solid support of the people. We on EXTENSION OF REMARKS this side of the Atlantic, as direct and in­ OF direct beneficiaries of Italy's genius, HON. RODNEY M. LOVE naturally are happy to see the Republic The World Is Richer for Italy's Great of Italy attain a new maturity. OF OHIO Mr. Speaker, many Members of this IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Contributions to Art, Literature, and distinguished body, past and present, Thursday, June 2, 1966 Science and many members of other councils, courts, and legislative bodies throughout Mr. LOVE. Mr. Speaker, this is the our land, are of Italian origin. Italy's first time in the history of Ohio basket­ EXTENSION OF REMARKS OF contributions to our Na:tion are incalcu­ ball championships that class AA and lable, both in quality ·and quantity. And class A winners came from the same HON. LESTER L. WOLFF I am proud to have cosponsored the county, Montgomery. OF NEW YORK Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965, Dayton's Chaminade is the first paro­ which will stimulate the flow to our chial school to win the Ohio State AA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES shores of those whose talents will again championship in the 44-year history of Thursday, June 2. 1966 enrich our national life. Ohio tournament play. They defeated Mr. WOLFF. Mr. Speaker, today we I rise today, therefore, to salute the the Cowboys of Toledo Libbey recently at great nation of Italy and the Italian St. John's Arena in Columbus, Ohio, celebrate the 20th anniversary of the birth of the Italian Republic. The elec­ people. May the bonds of friendship 55 to 52. that join our peoples ever endure. Through the combined efforts of Jim tion of June 2, 1946, once again brought the promise of democracy to Italy and And may the people of Italy continue and Jerry Gottschall along with Jim on their journey toward the prosperity Dichito, Mike Bockrath, Gary Arthur, AI marked a significant turning point in that great nation's long history. and national well-being to which they Bertke, and Steve Cooke, Chaminade's are entitled by reason of their great con­ long-cherished dream of championship For centuries, the masterpieces of Ital­ ian genius have enriched the world. tributions to the happiness and advance­ came true. Their coach, Jim Turvene ment of mankind. has been named Ohio's coach of the year. Italian artists and writers have set Mayor Dave Hall said: standards of artistic and esthetic per­ What a team! What a coach! When these fection. Both in the arts and in the boys came from 15 points behind in that last sciences, Italians are second to none in quarter, in my book they became men. Day­ inventive inspiration, in scientific dis­ Congressman Horton Pays Tribute to ton is a great city but you men made it covery, and also in the art of making the Italian Republic Day-20th Anniversary better. fruits of their genius available to the Msgr. Edward Connaughton, the su­ world. And let us not forget that it was a EXTENSION OF REMARKS perintendent of catholic schools in Day­ OF ton, called the victory "unbelievable courageous and farsighted Italian, still." Chaminade principal, Brother Christopher Columbus, who first discov­ HON. FRANK HORTON Stanley Mathews, rated a big cheer when ered the New World which eventually came to bear the name of another Italian OJ' NEW YORK he called off school for a day of celebra­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tion. explorer, Amerigo Vespucci. New Lebanon's Dixie Greyhounds re­ Mr. Speaker, Italy gave to mankind Thursday, June 2, 1966 claimed the class A State championship the sublime Michelangelo and Da Vinci, Mr. HORTON. Mr. Speaker, June 2 which they won in 1962 when they de­ and the immortal Dante. marks the 20th anniversary of the found­ feated the previously unbeaten Rossford In music, the names of Vivaldi, Ros­ ing of the Italian Republic. It was in Bulldogs, 75 to 63. Stan Olwine was sini, Toscanini will live forever. And 1946 that the Italian people undertook high-point man and along with the ef­ who could forget the incomparable Ca­ their first postwar election and rejected forts of Mike Wampler, Jim Eck, Larry ruso, who so brightened the world with the former monarchical system for a Wilson, Dennis Brunk, Marc Smith, and his golden voice? democratic republic. With much of their Kenny Hess, gave Coach Columbus Hines Mr. Speaker, I am happy that Italy country ravaged by the war, Italians his 395th career coaching win against and the United States, one an old nation, were well aware of the challenges to be 76losses. the other relatively new, have been such overcome; hunger, disease, lack of hous­ Dixie's class A victory set up the first good friends over the years. For, in ex­ ing, and many other problems amicted one-two sweep by a pair of schools from change for the rich infusion of talent them. In addition, there was the haunt­ the same county in the 44-year history and energy brought by the Italian immi­ ing shadow of the Italian Communist of the modern State tournament. grants to our shores in the last century, Party, waiting to take advantage of the My congressional district, the Third, we Americans played a large part in weakened country. of Ohio, consisting of Montgomery and rescuing Italy from Fascist tyranny in However, .to the credit of the Italian Butler Counties has a total of 22 wins to this century. I am proud that our Gov­ people and their leadership, they mani­ its credit since the inception of the Ohio ernment has shown sympathy, friend­ fested a character and spirit which did high school tournament in 1923. And, ship, and generosity in our encourage­ not succumb to the Communist overtures. of that 22, Montgomery County schools ment and nourishment of the Republic Despite their problems and difficulties, have claimed the championship 11 times." born 20 years ago today in Italy. they refused to accept the so-called The latest two victories of Chaminade Since those anxious and hopeful days easy solution as presented by the and Dixie have provided another first, of 1946 the youthful Republic of Italy Communists. Instead, they under­ giving Montgomery Cou:r;1ty undisputed has gone through periods of test and took to rebuild their country from the claim as basketball capital of Ohio. trial and has come out the stronger for ground up; not only did they rebuild in­ On behalf of all my constituents I them. Through this time of storm and dustry and revive agricultural produc­ want to express the deep pride and ap­ stress Italy's leaders, by their wise tion, but in both cases they exceeded preciation these teams deserve for a job course in foreign affairs, and through previous production figures. In a further well done and very best wishes for suc­ careful and cautious internal moves, example of their rejection of commu­ cess in the future. Perseverance and have successfully discouraged the forces nism, they joined NATO and gave it their 12230 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD- HOUSE June 2, .1966 complete support. The Italian support a large animal population the Army as pioneering contributions to the world's for the NATO principles has continued faced many problems related to the food supply and human health. to this day. health of these animals, which required I am certain that the challenge of the fu­ ture will be met with equal enthusiasm as it Italy surely stands as an example of research programs for their solution. has in the past. how a country's dedication to free en­ Much of the research activities of the Lt. Gen. LEONARD D. HEATON, terprise and wise leadership can over­ military veterinarians of World War II The Surgeon General. come immense problems in a relatively was directed to the solution of problems short period of time. Today Italy can be related to the health of human beings very proud of its industrial region, the rather than animals per se. They col­ north, which is continually setting in­ laborated in the development and pro­ Italian Republic Anniversary ternational standards of excellence duction of vaccines for the protection of through its many products. That indus­ human beings against typhus and Japa­ EXTENSION OF REMARKS trial growth has been a vital factor in re­ nese B encephalitis. Antigens were de­ ducing unemployment, long a handicap veloped for the diagnosis of leptospiral OF in Italy. The country has also been set­ infections of military animals and the HON. JAMESJ. HOWARD ting a rapid pace in developing domestic use of such antigens were subsequently OF NEW JERSEY sources of power. Fashions and the arts extended to the diagnosis of this infec­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES are continually influenced by the genius tion in human beings. of the Italian touch. Within the modem army the officers Thursday, June 2, 1966 The South had traditionally been a of the Veterinary Corps are playing a Mr. HOWARD. Mr. Speaker, today problem to Italy, but there also rapid vital role in military research and devel­ marks the 20th anniversary of the found­ and progressive change has taken place. opment activities. Today, over 22 per­ ing of the Italian Republic. The year The Government has played a large part cent of all army veterinarians on active 1946 began a new era for the Italian in assisting the region, and plants and duty are assigned to research and de­ people when they freely elected a dem­ development schemes have been increas­ velopment activities. In addition, a ocratic republic to replace a fascist sys­ ing their absorption of unemployed man­ small but increasing number of Army tem that had led them to war and had power. Certainly much more still needs veterinary officers are assigned to cer­ provided them with a leadership that to be done, but this is a remarkable tain Navy installations to perform re­ was contrary to their historical tradi­ record for a region which only a few search functions. The demand for vet­ tion. Now, two decades later, Italy years ago was in serious economic diffi­ erinary officers to be assigned to military stands a strong nation, participating in f officers assigned to animal treatment I wish to extend my congratulations and Market partners. Dw-ing the 1950's the facilities or food inspection activities. sincere appreciation to each member of the annual increase in GNP averaged 5.8 These early investigators made many Army Veterinary Corps on the occasion of percent. The .last industrial production notable contributions to military medi­ your Fiftieth Anniversary. figures for 1965 indicate a 4.3-percent The officers of the Corps, a key member cine, not only in the area of animal of the Army's medical team., reflect on its role increase above that of the preceding diseases but also in the prevention of in improving health conditions in m111tary year. And despite the strong contrast tdiseases transmitted from animals to and civillan communities around the globe. between the development of the north buman beings. In keeping pace with the p!'ogress of the and south, the trend of the economy has During World War II the Army utll­ last five decades, your Corps can cla.lm. its been continuously moving upward. lzed over 56,000 horses and mules and share of "firsts" in improving the well being If we look to the north we see an in­ :Several thousand war dogs. With such of American and Allied Armed Forces, as well dustrial area that parallels many Euro- June 2, 1966 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD- HOUSE 12231 pean centers. The products of Fiat, Italian industry are to be found through­ people on the 20th anniversary of their Olivetti, and other Italian manufactur­ out the world. New sources of energy Republic, and express my conviction that ers can be found throughout the world. have been developed in order to reduce their achievements in the next 20 years Looking to the less developed south we Italian dependence on imported raw ma­ will exceed even the remarkable record see the greatest challenge to present-day terials. Unemployment--a traditional of the past 20 years. Italy. But, with extensive public works problem in Italy-has sunk to the lowest and a reevaluation of southern Italian levels ever. Italian cities have been farming practices, a slow, but steady, graced with striking innovations in improvement can be noted. Undoubt­ modern architecture and design. Rome Cardinal Backs National Prayer Effort edly, the great achievements of the north and Florence are displacing Paris in the have served as a testimonial to the possi­ world of fashion. bilities open to the south. In short, as a result of the imagination EXTENSION OF REMARKS Just as the successful industrialization and sustained efforts of the Italian peo­ OF of Italy deserves recognition, so, too, does ple, democratic institutions in Italy are HON. THOMAS P. O'NEILL, JR. solidly founded, and the expanding Ital­ her resumption as leader in the arts and OF MASSACHUSETTS humanities. The pages of history serve ian economy bustles with activity. Only as a constant reminder of the always in the underdeveloped south of Italy has IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES active creativity and brilliance of the progress been less spectacular. But here, Thursday, June 2, 1966 Italian people. also, changes are appearing as a result of Mr. O'NEILL of Massachusetts. Mr. Scarcely any other nation can boast intensive long-term Government pro­ Speaker, I have the great honor of bring­ such an unbroken stream of artists and grams. Agricultural reform has been ing to the notice of my colleagues and innovators in all fields of human en­ encouraged, roads have been built, tech­ the Nation a fine statement by the be­ deavor. Almost no enlightened coun­ nical schools have opened their doors, loved cardinal of Boston in support of try can deny the influence Italian reli­ and new industries have been established a peoples' amendment for public prayer. gion, law, art, and music have had on in the region. Much remains to be done Writing in the May 21 issue of the Pilot, its own develo'pment. A people who in the Mezzogiorno, but there is every the official paper of the Archdiocese of have so contributed to mankind could sign that in the not too distant future, Boston, Cardinal Cushing said: the south will catch up with the north. have chosen to rest on the accomplish­ The official banning of a sdmple four-verse ments of their forbears. That Italy has While the internal accomplishments of poem which asks a blessing on the children's not done so is evident in the new genera­ postwar Italy are remarkable, it would be school lunch is another affront to those who tion of fashion designers, screenwriters, inappropriate on this significant anni­ honor God. His Name is not mentioned in architects, and dramatists. versary to overlook the positive role Italy· the poem. This is a deplorable SJituation and On this 20th anniversary I can find has played in international aff·airs since a "confusing one" as Senator EVERETT DIRK­ no better tribute than giving recognition .the end of the war. During the early SEN declares. Meanwhile he continues his years of the republic, and under the in­ vigorous campaign to upset this latest order of their remarkable progress and of the Federal Courts. He believes that his achievement. I am sure that all spired leadership of those illustrious latest efforts for a school prayer amendment Americans will wish to offer congratula­ Italians, Alcide de Gasperi and Luigi to the Constitution will triumph. His tions to the Italian people. Einaudi, Italy made a firm commitment efforts to this end refiect the mind of a good to building a united Europe and a strong public servant and a good Christian ... • Atlantic community. Today, President As events continue to move forward, the hue Saragat and Prime Minister Aldo Moro and cry aga.inst the decision of the Supreme are following in .the footsteps of these Court which banned officlally-worded prayers The 20th Anniversary of the Italian and Bible reading in the schools continue to leaders. rise on all sides. Throughout the country Republic Last year I had the pleasure of meeting people respect and honor the strenuous 49-year-old Prime Minister Moro when efforts of Sen.a.tor DIRKSEN to bring back what EXTENSION OF REMARKS he visited the United States. I was one has been cast aside in godless legislation. OF of the Congressmen whom President They are confident that his efforts in behalf Johnson invited to attend the formal of his godly campaign will go on, even inten­ HON. FRANK ANNUNZIO White House dinner on April 20, 1965, in sified, now that he has more time to devote to it. OF ILLINOIS honor of the Prime Minister and his wife, "THE SWEETNESS OF PRAYER IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES who were accompanied by the Foreign Minister of Italy, Amintore Fanfani. At "There is nothing in the world sweeter Thursday, June 2, 1966 than prayer." So declared Senator DIRKSEN this dinner, Mr. Moro pledged his support in a recent interview. He continued by Mr. ANNUNZIO. Mr. Speaker, 20 to President Johnson, to America, and to stressing the injustice and loss to the nation years ago on June 2, 1946, the Italian our commitments in the United Nations. by the act which removed prayer from the people went to the polls for the first time He assured our President and the people public schools. . . . "There is nothing in following World War II. On that day of America that Italy would remain the world sweeter than prayer." When a they took the decisive step of rejecting steadfast to the cause of freedom and high government official so declares, we know the monarchy and set their sights on to democratic principles. that Jesus and Mary listen with joy. building a modern democratic republic. Now, in a time of crisis in the Atlantic Already the demand for action on a The way ahead was difficult. Fascism community, Prime Minister Mora, true prayer amendment is loud in Massachu­ and war had brought untold destruction to his pledge, is working quietly and con­ setts. The general court is on record, to many parts of Italy; large portions of structively to. preserve the alliance. as of February 1966. Bishop Bernard J. the population were afflicted by hunger Within the European communities Prime Flanagan of Worcester has spoken out in and misery; the Communist Party was Minister Moro and President Saragat favor, so have the Worcester City Coun­ powerful and militant and posed an omi­ have firmly adhered to the goal of po­ cil, the Worcester School Committee, the nous threat to new democratic institu­ litical as well as economic unity for Diocesan Council of Catholic Women­ tions. The Italian people were neither Western Europe. Worcester-and a host of other organi­ discouraged nor disheartened, however, We do not read in our headlines of zations and individuals from across the by the enormous tasks that confronted Italy's nationalistic claims and problems Commonwealth. them. They rolled up their sleeves and of status in the community of nations. Two things, clearly, are at stake here. set to work. We do not hear of spectacular Italian First is the right of the people of these Today, 20 years later, their achieve­ initiatives in foreign affairs. In times United States to decide such critical is­ ments are there for all to see. Democ­ of difficulty, however, we do hear there.;, sues for themselves. Unless and until a racy has been made to work despite the assuring voices of Italian leaders, ex­ responsible prayer amendment is pro­ disruptive maneuvers of the Communist pressing their continuing fidelity to the posed to the people for decision, as they Party. Modernization has accompanied noble goals shared by Italians and Amer­ may think best, through their several the reconstruction of industry. Northern icans during the past 20 years. State legislatures, the democratic process Italy has become one of the great indus­ Thus, it is with gratitude as well as is mocked. Again and again, for more trial centers of Europe. The products of appreciation that I salute the Italian than 4 years now, all evidence points to a 12232 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD -HOUSE June 2, 1966 massive will to return nondenomina­ propriate for us to honor the .living who are share their suffering, their sorrow, and their tional, voluntary prayer to the public also giving so much of themselves for our plight. Thus we know what war today, classroom. So long as a :floor vote on Nation. in 1966, is really like. Let us listen to one It is particularly fitting that we, who are of our boys-born and raised among us­ this matter is blocked here on the Hill, gathered here on these beautiful grounds, and heed his words: democracy is travestied and we must fear pay special tribute to Col. Lee B. Harr, who I guess some day this war Will end, but for the adequacy of our congressional in­ has put in more than 30 years of faithful, the memory of it Will last forever. The stitutions. loyal, and dedicated service as Center Direc­ marchers can march protesting what we are Second, is the clear importance of tor. doing, but as they march our artillery shells prayer and those other instances of pub­ A veteran of two world wars, Col. Harr has are falling. lic reverence which many Americans feel spent himself in the service of other veterans Why can't they see that we have a job to stand threatened by the two Supreme and has earned their respect and gratitude do. A country less fortunate than ours asked and that of all his fellow citizens. There us for help, and we are doing the job. Court prayer decisions. At Swampscott, have been wars in between, and the crosses If I'm lucky, I Will come out of here alive, Mass., on May 18 last, Mrs. William H. have increased by row on row on row since but should God choose to take me while I'm Hasebroock, president of the General he started here, but his spirit and his devo­ here, I'm ready to go. I can think of no Federation of Womens Clubs, called such tion to duty have never faltered. better reason to die than for my Country. public reverence "a symbol of citizen­ We are privileged to have Col. Harr here God did choose to call this courageous ship" and, announcing her strong sup­ among us, and we need but look around to soldier, just as He has chosen so many others. port of the peoples' amendment for see the fruits of his labors. Truly blessed is Our pride in this outstanding young man he and are we because of his efforts. and the others like him and our gratitude to public prayer, added: As impossible as it is for us to adequately them is immeasurable. It knows no bounds. It's the building of an idea in young minds. thank those who lie beneath the crosses; so, The crosses that mark the graves and the too, we cannot render Col. Harr the appre­ scars that are imprinted on their bodies will I am convinced that given the chance ciation that we feel for his unselfish and ever remind us of their greatness and of the at their State capitals, in the process of useful efforts. Yet as long as we pause to debt we owe them, but cannot adequately debate over a prayer amendment, the celebrate Memorial Day, we Will remember repay. American people will reaffirm in over­ you, and honor you, Col. Harr. You, your The flag-draped caskets are coming home whelming measure their conviction that staff, and employees have done and are doing in greater numbers each day. My heart goes reverence under public auspices and in an outstanding job, and we are most grate­ out to you wives, to you mothers and fathers, public places is a vital part of their in­ ful. and to you brothers and sisters. May this heritance and must be restored to a safe As I stand here overlooking the rows of war end-quickly and honorably. white crosses marking the resting places of Let us rededicate ourselves to the prin­ and sure situation. so many of our veterans, the words that have ciples of freedom. Let us not forget the I can understand that some may dis­ been uttered in praise of these dedicated sacrifices made by others in all wars, so that sent from the substance of the case for a men cannot help but come to mind. I quote this flag we all love so dearly can forever prayer amendment. I fail to understand from "Flanders Fields:" wave over our land. how anyone can deny that this matter is For the inspiration and dedication, courage too important to too many of our fellow We are the Dead. Short days ago and determination, to carry on from this We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow, very hour, let us turn back the pages of citizens not to be acted on at once in the Loved and were loved, and now we lie Congress. I call upon my colleagues to history-to Valley Forge, the bombardment In Flanders Fields. of FOrt McHenry, the Civil War, World War join with the strong grassroots voice of Take up our quarrel With the foe; I, World War II, Korea, and now Viet Nam­ the Nation and move immediately toward To you from failing hands we throw and learn from those who sacrificed so much action on the prayer amendment now The torch; be yours to hold it high. to give us America-the land of the free and before the Senate and cosponsored by If ye break faith With us who die the home of the brave. more than half its membership, of both We shall not sleep, though poppies grow Thousands and thousands and hundreds of parties and diverse faiths. Nothing less In Flanders fields. thousands of brave young men have given their lives to preserve our freedom. than this will satisfy the urgent impera­ We must not break faith With our honored tives of the democratic process in which dead, those who have passed the torch of To you from failing hands we throw we all believe and to which we owe our freedom on to us With the challenge to The torch; be yours to hold it high. presence here. hold it high. At Valley Forge, the Continental Army, Memorial Day, 1966, has a special signifi­ under the command of General George cance because we honor the dead, the living, Washington, set up camp after a long, and the dying. War-bitter, cruel, devastat­ treacherous march through the snow and ing--once again spreads across continents­ freezing cold. Washington, in his own Remarks of the Honorable Jimmy Quillen this time some 8,000 miles away. Today our words, described it this way: at a Memorial Day Service men are fighting and dying in Viet Nam­ To see men without clothes to cover their American blood runs red on the murky soil nakedness, Without blankets to lie upon, over there-yes, even at this very hour. without shoes {for the want of which their EXTENSION OF REMARKS Blood spilled on the murky soil over there marches might be traced by the blood from OF is just as red as if it were spilled right here their feet), and also as often without pro­ on these beautiful grounds this afternoon. visions as with them, marching through the HON. JOHN J. DUNCAN I have never said that we should be in Viet frost and snow . . . Nam, but we are there, and our men are By the time the camp was evacuated, five OF TENNESSEE dying. We must back our fighting forces IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES months later, 3,000 had died as a result of to the fullest extent in order to bring this privation, starvation, and suffering. 2,300 Thursday, June 2, 1966 war to an honorable conclusion as soon as more were sick and ill-equipped and had to possible, but never to sacrifice freedom. We be left behind. Mr. DUNCAN of Tennessee. Mr. need to bring our boys back home. Speaker, I wish to draw the attention of Let us not tolerate those who would dese­ If ye break faith With us who die the House today to what I consider an crate the flag, burn their draft cards, and We shall not sleep ... excellent and most appropriate address demonstrate against this Country, against The bombardment of Fort McHenry during delivered by one our colleagues, Hon. our flag, and against our men in VietNam. the War of 1812 lit up the night. In the JIMMY QuiLLEN, at a Memorial Day serv­ Rather let us pay tribute to the brave, morning, as the dawn slowly awakened, an ice at Mountain Home, Tenn. young men over there, who are fighting for American prisoner on one of the British ships the same cause for which those we honor waited and watched for the sight of the flag The message follows: today died-for their Country, their flag, over the Fort. As the stars and stripes be­ Distinguished platform guests and my fel­ and their freedom. came visible through the mist, his emotions low Americans. The battlefields today are thousands of burst forth-"0 say can you see by the As I approached this stand a moment ago, miles away, but we know what price we are dawn's ea.rly light . . ." and was born our my thoughts turned not only to those be­ paying to keep our freedom. Our young National Anthem. neath the crosses row on row, but also to the men--our boys from our beloved East Ten­ During the Civil War, brother against living. nessee-write and tell us what they are do­ brother, in a bitter fight to keep this Coun­ Memorial Day at Mountain Home is al­ ing so that we may continue to live in try under one flag. Blood ran red on many ways a stirring reminder of our Country's ef­ liberty. battlefields-Fort Sumter, Gettysburg, Chick­ forts to preserve freedom. As we pause in Young men from East Tennessee have al­ amauga, Antietam, Bull Run, and hundreds memory of those who have made the su­ lowed us their thoughts as they met the of others. In the end, Old Glory again preme sacrifice for their Country, it is ap- enemy in Viet Nam. Through letters, we furled over a united Country, and thousands June 6, 1966 CONGRESSIONAL' RECoRD- HOUSE 12233 and thousands of brave men lay buried To you from failing hands we throw I'm dead and that the government wishes to beneath the sod. The torch; be yours to hold it high. express its deepest regret. To you from failing hands we throw In Korea, that mountainous, hostile ter­ Believe me, I didn't want to die, but I know The torch; be yours to hold it high. rain, Americans fought at Inchon, on Pork it was part of my job. I want my Country to Chop Hill, and on Bloody Ridge. Unfiinch­ live for billions and b1llions of years to come. It was following the Great War Between I want it to stand as a light to all people the States that the tradition of Memorial ingly, our men took up their guns. The American soldiers daringly and persistently oppressed and guide them to the same free­ Day was inaugurated. In the 100 years dom we know. If we can stand and fight for since that time, the honor rolls of our war did their job to do and to die. Let these scenes from the pages of J:.listory freedom, then I think we have done the job dead have multiplied and multiplied. God set down for us. It's up to every Ameri­ WorldWari- forever be a reminder of what it cost to be free. can to fight for the freedom we hold so dear. Into misty spray and blazing fire, If we don't, the smells of free air could be­ If ye break faith with us who die come dark arid damp as in a prison cell. We slowly crept with endless tire. We shall not sleep . . . Against our lines, with bayonets raised We won't be able to look at ourselves in a The troops of Kaiser gravely gazed. Today, Sunday, May 29, 1966, I am re­ mirror, much less at our sons and daughters, minded of another young soldier in Viet because we know we have failed our God, Barbed wire, hand grenades, trenches, foot Nam, who, foreseeing his death in battle, soldiers, snipers, flashing bayonets--one of our Country, and our future generations. left us an undying memorial to the cause of I can hold my head high because I fought, the most horrible wars in the history of our freedom. Country. whether it be in heaven or hell. Besides, the It was on a bloody battlefield that this saying goes, "One more GI from Viet Nam, Hungry, fighting to the death, gallantly young man had volunteered to take his holding Old Glory, our brave young men buddy's place in a patrol. Walking across St. Peter. I've served my time in hell." never faltered. Theirs was to do and to die. the rice paddies toward a mountain range, I fought for Sandy, Nell, Gale, Mom and On foreign soil, the crosses row on row are he cried out: "How quiet and deserted it Dad. But when the twins and Sandy's kids there as they are here. is-not even the birds are singing." get old enough, they'll probably have to fight, If ye break faith with us who die Then suddenly the fire from automatic too. Tell them to go proudly and without We shall not sleep, though poppies grow rifies seemed to come out of every bush. fear of death because it is worth keeping In Flanders fields. This young man tried to save the life of his the land free. buddy by grabbing hold of him and pulling I remember a story from Mr. Williams' World War· II-Iwo Jima-30,000 Marines him to the bushes to safety. He never saw English classes, when I was a freshman that hurled themselves at 21,000 Japanese. A the rifle the enemy pointed at him from a said, "The cowards die a thousand times, the murderous, interlocking sleet of shot and few paces away. As he straightened up, he brave die but once." shrapnel rained upon the American troops was shot in the back of the head and fell Don't mourn me, mother, for I'm happy as they assaulted the island. Within an over dead. hour, the beach was littered with American I died fighting my Country's enemies, and One month after his death, one of his I will live forever in people's minds. I've bodies, with guns, burning jeeps, and use­ buddies found a letter under the dead less landing boats. But still the landing soldier's bunk, a letter which was written done what I've always dreamed of. Don't waves came on, and still Marines climbed while he was yet alive and that had fallen mourn me, for I died a soldier of the United terraces, moving inland, always seeking the from his personal belongings. His command­ States of America. high ground. ing officer mailed it to his home, and I read God bless you all and take care. I'll be see­ When the Marines reached the top of it to you in his own words, as his father and ing you in heaven. Mount Suribachi, they raised a piece of pipe mother read it for the first time--some 30 Your loving son and brother, upright and from the end of the pipe :flut­ days after he was buried: Butch tered the American fiag. By then that fiag Dear Folks, These are the things we live for; these are had cost 16,000 American lives, and another I'm writing this letter as my last one. the things we fight for; these are the things 7,800 wounded. You've probably already received word that we die for.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE· titles, in which the concurrence of the A message from the Senate by Mr. Ar­ House is requested: S. 822. An act to authorize the Secretary MoNDAY, JuNE 6, 1966 rington, one of its clerks, announced that the Senate had passed, with amendments of the Interior to convey certain public land in Wyoming to Clara Dozier Wire; The House met at 12 o'clock noon. in which the concurrence of the House S. 1015. An act to amend the Communica­ Rev. William D. Bowles, Memorial is requested, a bill of the House of the tions Act of 1934, as amended, to give the Drive Methodist Church, Tulsa, Okla., following title: Federal Communications Commission au­ offered the following prayer: H.R. 7402. An act to provide for the estab­ thority to prescribe regulations for the man­ lishment of the Chamizal Treaty National ufacture, import, sale, shipment, or use of 0 Thou who didst call the universe Memorial in the city of El Paso, Tex., and devices which cause harmful interference to into being and now dost call it to a sense for other purposes. radio reception; of responsibility, hear our prayers on be­ S. 2267. An act to extend the provisions of half of our world, our Nation, and this The message also announced that the title XIII of the Federal Aviation Act of 1958, assembly of Thy servants. Grant us un­ Senate agrees to the amendments of the relating to war risk insurance; and derstanding of the blessed position in House to a bill of the s ·enate of the fol­ S. 2338. An act to authorize the erection of lowing title: a memorial in the District of Columbia to which Thou dost allow us to stand in this Gen. John J. Pershing. generation. Give us an awareness of S. 1761. An act to authorize the Secretary our calling to be faithful stewards of our of the Interior to construct, operate, and resources and of our opportunities for maintain a third powerplant at the Grand Coulee Dam, Columbia Basin project, Wash­ TRI~UTES TO THE HONORABLE service. ington, and for other purposes. EDWIN E. WILLIS We pray Thy blessing upon all our men serving this Nation through our The message also announced that the Mr. HEBERT. Mr. Speaker, I ask armed services. Guide them in their Senate agrees to the report of the com­ unanimous consent to address the House living and bless them in their dying. We mittee of conference on the disagreeing for 1 minute. take upon ourselves the responsibility votes of the two Houses on the amend­ The SPEAKER. Is there objection for their actions. Give comfort to all ments of the House to the bill