35450 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD- HOUSE October 7, 1971 United States today. Professor Dobriansky the practice of leader worship. It was also PENAL REFORM clearly exposes the. true nruture of this ex characterized by an expanded bureaucracy pansionist menace with its roots deep in the and it followed a foreign policy of concessions dark soil of Tsarist times. He does not, as when expedient. Russian Communism has HON. MARGARET M.HECKLER no doubt some misguided critics will charge, proved to be just the third ideological ration minimize or deny the role of Communist ale for Russian imperialism, building upon OF MASSACHUSETTS ideology here. To the contrary, he points up the legacy established by the "Third Rome, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES how it is very ·effectively exploited for ex ideology and "Pan-Slavism." Communism, Wednesday, October 6, 1971 pansionist purposes by the Machiavellian writes Dr. Dobriansky, has only magnified power clique in the Kremlin. and refined the collectivist economic instru Mrs. HECKLER of Massachusetts. Mr. One other line of criticism (again mis ments for a more extensive- state political Speaker, in recent days, all Americans taken) may perhaps be anticipated: that the control. He notes that even Karl Marx had have come to h ave a deepened awareness author is possessed of a Russophobe bias referred t o Russian foreign policy as change of the urgency of penal reform, and the originating in his Ukrainian antecedents and less-a policy aimed towards world domina tragic loss of lives at Attica and the present organizational connections. An hon tion. growing unrest throughout other penal est and careful reading of USA and the The USSR is today a-s in Tzarist times a Soviet Myth sustains no such charge. Though multi-national state which incorporates in institutions within the country, attest to he clearly shows that the majority of the itself at least twelve separate national en the validity of this need. It was with a so-called "Russian" people in the USSR are tities. Lenin, prior to his successful coup had Tealization of the need for a thorough in reality non-Russia ns (Byelorussians, recognized this multi-national character and reevaluation of our penal codes and sys Georgians, Turkestan!, Ukrainians, etc.) and agitated for the independence of these na tem, as well as an intensive study of the very logically demonstra.tes that any effec tions. However, once in power, he quickly success with which the rehabilitative tive Free World policy must therefore con reestablished the Russian empire by recon procedures within our Federal and State template ultimate liberation not merely for quering these nations, some of which had satellite peoples like Czechs, Germans, Hun already been recognized by several western institutions have met, that I have intro garians. and Poles, but also political self powers as well as by his own government. duced legislation to establish a Commis determination within the USSR ttself. He It is these states that compose the Soviet sion on Penal Reform. throughout distinguishes the pernicious Union's greatest strength and also its great For if we truly believe that the genuine structure of the expansionist Oommunist est weakness. The peoples of the captive na worth of a man is as much in what he state from the Russian people. Indeed, one tions now comprise 60% of the Soviet Union's may become as in what he is, we must act might well wish thrut everyone who had total population. By language, history, cul to analyze what possible imperfections written about say Germany in the 1930's and ture and religion, these nations are as differ within our reformatories and correc..: 1940's had been so scrupulous about distinc ent from each other as, in Dr. Dobriansky's tions. tional institutions have contributed to words, "the French are from the Germans or ward the high rate of recidivism, which In conclusion, this is a truly indispensable the Spanish, or the Chinese from the J-apa book for anyone who would understand is, unfortunately, too predominant a nese." Dr. Dobriansky stresses that the key to characteristic of correctional institu world affairs and particularly us-USSR re the destruction of the Soviet empire is the lations today. The price of failure to under universal force of nationalism which, al tions. stand here will be much too high. As the Perhaps one worthwhile solution, of author himself expresses it: "In this struggle though presently held in check, is stlll felt in these captive nations as elsewhere. which there undoubtedly are many, far keeps, lest we delude ourselves, the only would be to emphasize the excellent work alternative to victory over Soviet Russian He notes that it is through the economic imperio-colonialism . . . is disastrous defeat exploitation of these captive areas that the that is being done by the Teacher Corps, for ourselves." USSR has been able to build an economy which was authorized by the Higher Edu second only to the U.S. The Ukraine, the cation Act of 1965, as amended in 1970, (From the New Guard, September 1971] largest non-Russian nation both in Eastern to undertake programs and projects of a Europe and in the Soviet Union, is a world remedial educational and literacy nature A VIEW ON THE NATURE OF BOLSHEVISM leader in iron-ore and wheat. With a popu as a means of enriching the skills and (By Royal M. Wharton) lation of over 40 million people and a mili meeting the intellectual needs of of At the time that Senator Muskie was tour tantly anti-Russian history, Dr. Dobriansky fenders. This present year, the Teacher ing the Soviet Union in a quest for mutual looks to this captive nation as the primer for Corps is conducting five such programs, understanding, Professor Lev Dobriansky's the nationalistic break-up of the Soviet em in different localities throughout the USA And the Soviet Myth (Devin-Adair, 1971) pire. With its strategic location within the United States, two of which are located was being published. The Senator would USSR, its importance would skyrocket with in New England, for juvenile offenders. have been better advised to stay home and any direct conflict between the US and the Teacher Corps personnel work with read Dr. Dobriansky's latest book rather than Soviet Union. youngsters, with correctional difficulties, continue his well publicized tour. in the public school systems, encourag.. Dr. Lev E. Dobriansky, YAF national ad THE SOVIET WORLD STRATEGY visor and head of Captive Nations Committee, Dr. Dobriansky views the policy of the ing their progress and success in civil with this book continues his efforts to en Soviet Union as a global "troika strategy." life, and some teachers assist in the lighten the American people as to the real Its three essential components are the con county jails in providing services. nature of the Soviet Union, its ultimate goals tinuance of a deceptive "peaceful coexist The extension of this program to adult and its fatal weaknesses. ence" policy towards the West, allowing time offenders in State and other correctional The history of Russia he writes, is largely for material, especially The Vulnerable Rus~ institutions would be an impressive step the history of the Russian empire. Even from sians (Pageant, N.Y., 1967), It presents a forward in our joint commitment to im the time of Muscovy, its rulers held the no strong case for a new policy directed towards proving the rehabilitative features of tion of state greatness, and followed a mes the Soviet Union. USA And The Soviet Myth penal life, from which will flow its con sianic mission of world redemption through is a refreshing change from the literature of comitant, a more peaceful and stable world domination. Throughout its history the detente and should be on the reading list prison setting, with the attendant bene Russian rule was typified by totalitarian of all those who seek a more realistic view fit to inmates, prison administrators and despotism and tyranny, and even included o! Soviet-American relations. staff, and the general community as well.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES-Thursday, October 7, 1971
The House met at 12 o'clock noon. who minister to tbis Nation. Clothe them We pray that our hands may Rabbi Alvan D. Rubin, Temple Israel, mightily with wisdom of mind and love strengthen this Nation and we pray that St. Louis, Mo., offered the follo·wing of heart. Grant unto them patience, love, our hands may receive of Thy blessings. prayer: strength, and faith in their service to Amen. our people so that all of our citizens may Almighty God and Father, we make realize a unity where there is discord, THE JOURNAL supplication to Thee this day to bless hope where there is despair, plenty where the labor of our hands, "May the words there is poverty, love where there is bit The SPEAKER. The Chair has exam of our mouti.s and the meditations of our terness, light where it is dark, righteous- ined the Journal of the last day's pro- hearts be acceptable before Thee." ness where there is injustice. The hand ceedings and announces to the House his Place Thy hand upon these servants that gives is the hand that receives. appr<)Val thereof. · October 7, 1971 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE 35451 Without objection, the Journal stands DISPENSING WITH BUSINESS IN of asking the distinguished majority approved. ORDER UNDER THE CALENDAR leader the program for today and the rest There was no objection. WEDNESDAY RULE ON WEDNES of the week, if any, and the schedule for DAY NEXT next week. Mr. BOGGS. Mr. Speaker, I ask unani Mr. BOGGS. Mr. Speaker, will the gen MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE mous consent that the business in order tleman yield? A message from the Senate by Mr. under the Calendar Wednesday rule on Mr. GERALD R. FORD. I yield to the Arrington, one of its clerks, announced Wednesday, October 13, 1971, may be dis gentleman from Louisiana. that the Senate had passed without pensed with. Mr. BOGGS. Mr. Speaker, in response amendment a bill and a concurrent reso The SPEAKER. Is there objection to to the first part of the question pro lution of the House of the following the request of the gentleman from Lou pounded by the distinguished minority titles: isiana? leader, the balance of today will be de voted to eulogies for our late colleague, H.R. 9634. An act to change the name of the There was no objection. "Nebraska National Forest", Niobrara divi the gentleman from Pennsylvania EID. the Republic of Mexico in the control and/ I should state further to the Members or eradication of any communicable disease that we do hope to start the Consumer of animals in order to protect the livestock RESIGNATION AS CONFEREE ON THE Protection Act bill on Tuesday. Hopefully and poultry industries of the United States; we will conclude consideration of the and ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY ACT equal rights amendment in time to start S. 2396. An act to amend the act of July 6, The SPEAKER laid before the House the Consumer Protection Act. 1968, to authorize the Secretary of Agricul the following resignation as a conferee: Mr. GERALD R. FORD. I thank the ture to cooperate with Central American gentleman. countries in the control and/or eradication WASHINGTON, D.C., of any communicable disease Of animals in October 5, 1971. order to protect the livestock and poultry in Hon. CARL ALBERT, ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER dustries of the United States. Speaker of the House of Representatives, Washington, D.C. The SPEAKER. The Chair will receive DEAR MR. SPEAKER: I hereby resign as a unanimous consent requests from Mem conferee on the Economic Opportunity Act. bers, but not for 1-minute speeches, at GENERAL LEAVE TO EXTEND AND Due to other pressing matters I will be this point. TRANSFER OF SPECIAL ORDERS unable to participate as a conferee. Very sincerely, Mr. BOGGS. Mr. Speaker, I ask unani ALPHONZO BELL, mous consent that without establishing U.S. Congressman. WYOMING'S GREEN RIVER a precedent, all Members may be per The SPEAKER. Without objection, the (Mr. RONCALIO asked and was given mitted to extend their remarks in the resignation will be accepted. permission to extend his remarks at this Extensions of Remarks section of the There was no objection. point in the RECORD.) RECORD today, and that special orders Mr. RONCALIO. Mr. Speaker, today scheduled for today be transferred to I am introducing a bill which calls for a Tuesday, October 12, 1971, and be called LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM study of the Green River, Wyo., and its first on that day. tributaries, looking toward the inclusion (Mr. GERALD R. FORD asked and was of this river into the national wild and The SPEAKER. Is there objection to given permission to address the House scenic rivers system. the request of the gentleman from Lou for 1 minute.> When the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act isiana? Mr. GERALD R. FORD. Mr. Speaker, was established in 1968 the Department There was no objection. I have asked for this time for the purpose of the Interior and the Department of 35452 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD- HOUSE October 7, 1971 Agriculture embarked upon a nationwide anyone, should know more of the short plant is in my district, at Terre Haute, search for potential rivers that might be comings of this program, has stated that Ind. They have been sent to every radio suitable for wild and scenic classification. the program would reach only a few at station in the United States completely On September 1970, the Secretary of the poverty level and would be a failure. without cost to the Government. the Interior and the Secretary of Agri I would gather from Mr. Erlichman's It was not very long ago that a lot of culture announced the joint identifica statement, that the administration plans highly placed people were throwing ver tion of all or portions of 47 rivers in 24 now to testify against the welfare pro bal rocks at the recording industry for States as potential additions to the na gram when hearings begin on it next producing so-called drug-oriented rec tional wild and scenic rivers system, their week in the Senate Finance Committee. ords. A lot of radio stations were being selection being based on the statutory It might well be that Erlichman's state shot at for playing these records. requirements of the Wild and Scenic ment will have the effect of putting the These people, well-meaning as they Rivers Act of 1968. final nail in the coffin of a hopefully dead may have been, were searching for a The initial identification simply says piece of legislation. I would like to think "fall guy" on whom to blame this fester that the Green may have some charac so. ing problem of drugs. Some critics even teristics which might make it worthy for I include the article from the Wash suggested that record companies should inclusion in the national wild and scenic ington Post for Sunday, October 3, 1971: censor artists and composers. rivers system, and is, in effect, a hold EHRLICHMAN DOUBTFUL Am PLAN Fortunately for all of us, I think, ex ing category. My bill seeks to move the HELPS POOR perts in the field pointed out that these Green River from this holding category [From the Washington Post Sunday, critics were vastly and dangerously over to an "active" category so that a detailed Oct. 3, 1971) simplifying a complex problem, noting and specific study can get underway. President Nixc-n's chief domestic adviser that word meanings change over the said yesterday he doubts whether the admin years. "Tea for Two," for instance, could istration's proposed welfare program can be accused of "drug orientation" because PERSONAL EXPLANATION make a significant dent in the nutnber of of the way in which "tea" is talked about (Mr. ADAMS asked and was given poor Americans. by some of the hip generation. permission to extend his remarks at this "The best we're going to be able to do is Other experts pointed out the dangers to accomplish some marginal inroads 1n of censorship. point in the RECORD.) poverty," John D. Ehrlichman told a student Mr. ADAMS. Mr. Speaker, on rollcall group. What was not generally known was No. 275 on September 30, I am recorded Defending Mr. Nixon's fatnily assistance that the recording industry was one of as not voting on the amendment to strike plan pending in Congress, Ehrlichman said the first to volunteer to help in the Gov out the Legal Services Corporation title a principal aim of the adtninistration is to ernment's drug abuse information pro from the Economic Opportunity Act simplify the nation's welfare system. gram. What also was not publicized very Amendments of 1971. It was necessary The plan would provide a virtual federal widely was that radio stations had taken takeover of welfare payments whUe includ a lead in putting out useful information for me to be absent from the floor at the ing work requirements for some classes of time of the vote. My position is that I about drugs. recipients. Some time ago, the Recording Industry would have voted against the amend "What we're trying to do for the poor is ment. just send them money," he said. "It's almost Association of America-whose members I have been a strong supporter of the too simple." make and sell about 85 percent of all legal services program since its incep "Let•s send them a check instead of in recordings sold in the United States tion, and share a belief in its underlying sulting their intelligence and demeaning produced a record called "Where Are You their dignity with programs like food stamps, Then?" RIAA paid for this excellent anti principle that access to our system of Ehrlichman told the annual conference of drug message which was recorded by the justice through the courts should be as the Association of Student Governments. New Christy Minstrels and distributed by nearly equal as possible for rich and poor alike. I had become increasingly con RCA Records, whose major plant also cerned, however, over political pressures RECORDING INDUSTRY FIGHTS is in Indiana. Additionally, many in DRUG ABUSE dividual companies in the recording in and considerations which jeopardized dustry have produced commercial re the vigorous advocacy of the rights of (Mr. MYERS asked and was given per cords with antidrug themes. the persons the program was designed to mission to extend his remarks at this As I said at the outset, this is an age serve. point in the RECORD and to include ex when good news may be hard to come For this reason I supported legislation traneous matter.) by. It certainly is an age when it is fash establishing a new National Legal Serv Mr. MYERS. Mr. Speaker, since much ionable to point a finger and to criticize. ices Corporation independent of the po of the news is bad these days and since That is why, Mr. Speaker, I am so litical arena. The version of tl1is legisla good things often pass unnoticed, I am proud to tell you and my colleagues of tion contained in the Economic Oppor very pleased to take note of one of the this great and effective contribution by a tunity Act amendments passed by the current events. · concerned and responsible industry. House represents a compromise, and is This is Drug Abuse Prevention Week, not as strong as I would like. However, it the second year during which our coun does recognize the basic need for an in try tries to take some action against the THE PROPOSED CAMPAIGN COM dependent legal services COrPoration, terrible and growing menace of illegal MUNICIATIONS REFORM ACT is which I feel essential if we are to meet d~ugs. starting this week, and continuing (Mr. FREY asked and was given per our obligation to provide equal justice throughout the year, millions of adults mission to extend his remarks at this· under law for all our citizens. and young people will hear experts on point in the RECORD.) drugs "tell it like it is" on the radio. Mr. FREY. Mr. Speaker, after 5 days ERLICHMAN DOUBTFUL AID PLAN Nearly 100 questions and answers of hearings in June-many hours of work HELPS POOR about drugs are being answered through by all members of the Subcommittee on a recording called "Some Things You Communications and Power, 4 days o.f (Mr. WAGGONNER asked and was Always Wanted To Know About Drug executive session, over 20 amendments given permission to extend his remarks Abuse-But Didn't Know Who To Ask." were discussed and voted on-a substi at this point in the RECORD and to include Each answer is by a noted authority, and tute bill changing most that had gone extraneous matter.) is based on research from the National before was introduced by the gentleman Mr. WAGGONNER. Mr. Speaker, hav Institute of Mental Health. from Massachusetts (Mr. MACDONALD). ing been one of those members who has The recordings were paid for and dis The entire committee was allowed about opposed the administration's welfare tributed by the Recording Industry As 10 minutes to debate the more than 10 program from the start because I felt it sociation of America-RIAA-in co page substitute bill. Many, including my would not work, I was delighted to see operation with the White House Special self did not have time to read it in full. in the Washington Post for Sunday, Action Office for Drug Abuse Prevention, This bill was somewhat humorously en October 3, that the administration itself and the Federal agencies most concerned titled the "Campaign Communications has now confirmed my belief. with the drug problem. I am especially Reform Act." John Erlichman, the President's chief proud that the records were actually The content of the bill reflects the na adviser on domestic affairs, and who, if made by Columbia Records, whose maln ture of its birth. It will be more noted for October 7, 1971 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD -HOUSE 35453 what it does not do, than what it ·accom This also failed on a party line vote. Yet of perishable agricultural commodities; to plishes. The Members on the Republican the Senate approved the latter provision the Committee on Agriculture. side, following basically the suggestion of in section 401 of its act. the bipartisan Anderson-Udall group, These were some of the key amend proposed amendments to: ments that lost-all were in the spirit of ENROLLED BILL SIGNED First. Include other items under th~ true reform. All were aimed at making Mr. HAYS, from the Committee on 10-cent limitation, such as telephones, this a tough, fair bill. All failed. One can House Administration, reported that that flyers, billboards, and postage. Statistics but wonder about the reasons for their committee had examined and found show that the money spent in 1970 on failure. Some have suggested that it truly enrolled a bill of the House of the campaign spending for the media was would be politically advantageous to the following title, which was thereupon estimated at only one-sixth to one-third Democratic Party if the President were signed by the Speaker: of the total spent. Conversely, money faced with a poor and unfair bill such as H.R. 9634. An act to change the name of spent on the items I wanted to include, this that has to oo vetoed. This could the "Nebraska National Forest,'' Niobrara di are estimated at 30 percent of the total then become a campaign issue with the vision, to the "Samuel R. McKelvie National spending. The chairman of the commit President and Republicans being "against Forest." tee ruled this amendment not germane campaign reform." Personally, I do not and said the committee did not have think so. Many Democratic members SENATE ENROLLED BILLS SIGNED jurisdiction. Jurisdiction was taken over have supported the bipartisan Anderson newspapers and magazines, but not Udall approach and obviously want re The SPEAKER announced his signa printed flyers or brochures. This type of form. Hopefully this bill can be cleaned ture to enrolled bills of the Senate of reasoning speaks for itself. up on the floor and the word "reform" in the following titles: Second. Close the loopholes that result the title can become meaningful. S. 646. An act to amend title 17 of the from committees being formed to defeat United States Code to provide for the crea a candidate such as the "gun control" tion of a limited copyright in sound record PERSONAL EXPLANATION ings for the purpose of protecting against group in Maryland during the 1970 elec unauthorized duplication and piracy of tion. The Senate included such language - October 7, 1971 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD -HOUSE 35455 the beginning of the 79th Congress in Mr. REID of New York. Mr. Speaker, that my colleague from Pittsburgh and 1945; and we had been friends long be I thank the gentleman for yielding. very dear friend, JIM FuLTON, had passed fore we were elected to Congress. The Those of us who were privileged to call away during the night. 27th District, which he served so long JIM FuLTON a friend have lost an indi This is the second time our delegation and with such distinction, adjoins my vidual who was remarkable. Our Nation and our city has lost a Representative in district, and he owned a farm in my has lost one of its most dedicated, able, the past 6 months. district. We served together on the Com and articulate public servants. In a sense, How does one describe JIM FuLTON? mittee on Foreign Affairs for more than however, JIM FuLTON is not lost to us He was a delightful and somewhat 20 years. because he will always be part of this unique person, who was never afraid to JIM FuLTON was one of Pennsylvania's House and part of our Nation's history. speak his mind-as he often did-no most distinguished citizens. His family As I think of him today, I am struck matter what the subject. had been prominent in southwestern first by the fact of his great zest for life. He was loved, literally, by his constitu Pennsylvania for two centuries. He at I never saw him when he was really ents, whom he went to great lengths to tended Pennsylvania State, the Harvard down. He always had a hearty word, a serve. His strength was always in his Law School and Carnegie Tech. smile, a gift for encouraging those who ability to handle a problem, no matter He was a member of the bar, a former sometimes felt things were not all they how small, to the satisfaction of his con State senator, a successful publisher of a should be. Among other things, he had a stituents. chain of suburban newspapers, a farmer, sense of humor which was ever present, He was a radical in his own way. He an art patron, and took an active inter and equally it was a sense of humor that had great plans and schemes for doing est in science during his lifetime. he played against himself. He never let the impossible, not a few of which i1ave As a lieutenant in the Naval Reserve, his own personal problems dominate at today come to pass. he was called to active duty in 1942 and any point his sense of being a public We worked together on many a knotty served with distinction in the Pacific dur servant. problem for the Pittsburgh area and I ing World War II. As the gentleman in the well has so could always count on JIM's wise counsel In addition to JIM's service on the clearly pointed out, JIM FuLTON served and experience. Committee on Foreign Affairs, he was the at the peak of his powers. He could be This Chamber and my city lost a great ranking minority member of the Com nothing but a full-time Congressman individual last night. Although somebody mittee on Science and Astronautics. and a full-time national leader. As a will succeed to his office, there will never JIM FuLToN combined with his excep newspaperman, as an individual con be a replacement for JIM FuLTON. tional intellect and diversified interests cerned with the foreign affairs of this Mr. JOHNSON of Pennsylvania. :Mr. a tremendous energy. He served his con country, as one of our most eloquent Speaker, will the gentleman yield? stitutents well, he managed his news spokesman for an effective space pro Mr. SAYLOR. I am happy to yield to papers, and he took an active part in the gram, he made his mark on the future my colleague from Pennsylvania - October 7, 1971 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD -HOUSE 35457 ship. His acts of quiet, thoughtful gen~ We are going to miss him more and fore his World War n service in the erosity won him the affection of many of more as time goes by. He was a rather Navy. his associates. quiet person. He never shoved himself or His congressional record was also Above all, JIM FuLToN was young at showed authority. broad and diverse. He was a delegate to heart. He had boundless energy and quick He was a person you would not es the United Nations by appointment of humor. He worked long hours and still pecially notice at first glance, but he was President Eisenhower, and three more found the time to attend every social and the kind of person that "grew on you." Presidents wisely called on him for fur cultural event worthy of note in Wash~ He was a man of courage. And again, ther service in United Nations roles. His ington. And he loved art, finding new there is one thing I especially want to service on the Foreign Affairs Committee joy in each print, painting or sculpture say of him, he was one of the kindest paralleled his work on the Science and that he added to the marvelous collection men that I have ever known. Astronautics Committee, and he won displayed in his office. Mr. SAYLOR. Mr. Speaker, I yield to wide esteem in the House, the Nation, I shall miss JIM. All of us will miss the gentleman from Wisconsin - October 7, 1971 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD- HOUSE 35459 interests in the fact of broad and deep tension and dissent. A few calm words the highest aspirations in public service. critical attacks upon its programs. with a touch of humor and a soft smile In JIM FuLTON, that name has achieved His human qualities, his kindness, his were the oils that he applied to troubled a new distinction. charity, and above all his patriotism, waters. We will miss this man who, in an age were well known to those of us who were In addition to this, JIM was a natural of hurry and anxiety, could always find closest to him in our committee work. It born leader, assuming this role with the time for the peace and tranquillity of is a true mark of his character and i1is Pennsylvania delegation in the House of great art. We will miss this man who, in modesty that he consistently tried to Representatives and in his legislative a time of noise and confusion, could al hide or depreciate those human quali endeavors. ways find time to give some of his life to ties. JIM will be missed. We can console our the beauty of great music. We will miss At a time like this words always seem selves, however, that the House of Rep this man who was not only the leader of inadequate. The greate~t accola;rtion of his life to serving his country. not without serious medical crises. And beyond the legislative sphere of his com He came to the House direct from duty yet, so completely did his spirit prevail mittee assignments to the promotion of aboard a carrier in the Pacific during and dominate his problems that it was the arts. Certainly, he admirably con World War II. For the past 26 years he difficult for anyone to think of him as tinued the traditions of his family which gave every possible measw·e of his en a man with a serious problem in the :first became active in the civic affairs of ergies and his physical substance to the world. In the end, his passing was a Pennsylvania in the 1700's. interests first of his country and next shock to us all. Mrs. Whalen joins me in extending our to the good people he represented. As I know I am speaking for Mrs. Burke sympathy to JIM's brother and sisters. most of you know, JIM was the ranking and myself when I say that my sym May he rest in peace. minority member of the Science and pathy and prayers go out to his loved Mr. BOLAND. Mr. Speaker, I join my Astronautics Committee and was also ones and friends of his many years in colleagues in paying tribute to Congress a member of the Subcommittee on public life. man JAMES G. FuLTON, Pennsylvania's Manned Space Flight, which I have the Mr. HOGAN. Mr. Speaker, I join with ranking Republican in the House of honor to chair. He and I have worked my colleagues in mourning the untimely Representatives and one of the ablest long and hard to do everything possible passing of our colleague, JIM FULTON of legislators in that State's history. to insure the success of the manned space Pennsylvania. Like everyone else in this Chamber, I flight program. As a relative newcomer to the Con was deeply saddened by his death. JIM's knowledge of ow· program of gress, I did not have the opportunity to As much as any other man in the space exploration was indeed broad and get to know JIM as well as those of my Congress, JIM FuLTON was responsible deep. He often astonished his colleagues colleagues who were able to share his for this country's dizzying triumphs in of the committee with the extent of his company during his 14 terms in this space exploration. Back in the 1950's, knowledge and the depth of his insight. body. He was, however, always very when space travel appeared little more He often went to great lengths to elimi friendly and I enjoyed many pleasant than the whim of a few visionary scien nate any sense of complacency about our conversations with him en route to and tists, JIM showed the kind of foresight space program wherever he found it in from the Capitol Building. that led ultimately to a inanned landing the House. We did share one very important com on the moon. Serving on the ortginal He was also a very highly respected mon interest: concern over the fate of the Select Committee on Outer Space-the member of the Foreign Affairs Committee unfortunate victims of myasthenia body that created NASA-he pushed and won the affection not only of his col gravis, a neuromuscular disease which doggedly for President Kennedy's space leagues on that committee, but also many strikes one in 10,000 in our population. program, convincing the Congress of its of the distinguished gentlemen of tl1e In fact, shortly after learning of JIM's promise. diplomatic corps here in Washington. death, the executive director of the My Everything JIM predicted came true. I think the most important thing we asthenia Gravis Foundation of New York The space program brightened this can say about JIM FuLTON is that he is a contacted me expressing her sadness over country's tarnished image abroad, man who truly gave his life for his coun JIM's death and reminding me of JIM's opened up hundreds of thousands of new try without any reservation or conditions. association with the goals and aims of the jobs, yielded new technological advances We all will mis& him sorely in the years Myasthenia Gravis Foundation to assist useful everywhere in American society, to come. the victims of this dread disease. His restored a sense of national pride that Mr. BURKE of Massachusetts. Mr. friendship with the members of this had withered badly. JIM was light, too, Speaker, the other day the ranks of this foundation is again indicative of the about the program's more obvious bene House were diminished considerably by warmheartedness and concern for man fits. It gave rise to scientific knowledge the passing of one of its finest Members, kind which all of us recognized in JIM of incalculable value, and achieved a the Honorable JAMES G. FULTON of FULToN dw·ing the many years he served goal that has haunted mankind since Pennsylvania. The House lost a team in Congress. civilization began-a trip to the moon. member-a key team member, at that. Mr. Speaker, on July 27 I sponsored a The Select Committee on Outer Space The House lost some of its spirit, some resolution requesting the President to October 7, 1971 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD- HOUSE 35467 proclaim the week of September 12 country, a tremendous patriotism which Few of us have had his unbounded in through September 20 as "Myasthenia he expressed and implemented with terest and curiosity of such wide scope Gravis Week." This resolution is still ready humor and constructive ideas. It as the law, the arts, politics, publishing, pending before the Judiciary Committee. should be noted that on the day set aside banking, farming, science, and many I hope that it will now receive speedy ac for observances on his behalf the wom others and to have been so eminently tion and that this resolution can be dedi en's rights amendment to the Constitu successful at all of them. His achieve cated to the memory of JAMES G. FULTON tion had been scheduled for House action. ments as a legislator won the fullest of Pennsylvania for his years of service As a bachelor, and a most gallant and esteem from his colleagues on both sides and friendship to the victims of this dis courteous one, I am confident JrM would of the aisle and the many statements of ease and to those who have dedicated have wanted that piece of legislation to sorrow at his passing confirms our ver their lives to helping those who are so have gone forward that day. He will al dict of "well done." afflicted. ways be remembered here with great ad I want to join with my colleagues in To his family I extend my heartfelt miration and affection. extending deepest sympathy to his condolences and my fervent hope that Mr. MATSUNAGA. Few events have family. their grief will be lessened'by remember saddened me as much as the death TIME OF FUNERAL SE RVICES ing the stature of the man JIM FULTON of our distinguished colleague from Mr. SAYLOR. Mr. Speaker, I have been was and the contributions to this country Pennsylvania, and my dear personal notified that the remains of the late Hon which he made. friend, the Honorable JAMES G. FULTON. orable JAMES FULTON Will be at the Bein Mr. HAMILTON. Mr. Speaker, the JrM FuLTON's service in Congress to his hauer Funeral Home, 2630 West Liberty death of JIM FuLTON of Pennsylvania constituents and to his country began in Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pa., Friday 7 to 9 leaves an empty place in the hearts of 1944, when he was first elected to the p.m., Saturday and Sunday. those who knew him. House of Representatives. He was still The funeral will be held Monday, Oc I worked closely with JrM on the For on active duty as a naval officer when tober 11, at 2 p.m., at the Mount Leb eign Affairs Committee and on the Sub he won that first election. anon Presbyterian Church in Pitts committee on the Near East, upon which But I did not have the honor of know burgh. he was ranking minority member. JIM ing this outstanding and talented man had an unusual, inquisitive mind, that until 1963, when I first came to wash would often spot areas of concern that ington as a Representative. And it was GENERAL LEAVE TO EXTEND the rest of us had not noticed. He was a not until 1965, during an extensive fact Mr. SAYLOR. Mr. Speaker, I ask pleasure to work with, always coopera finding tour of the Far East, Southeast unanimous consent that all Members may tive, helpful, good humored, construc Asia, India, and Pakistan, that I really have 5 legislative days in which to ex tive. came to appreciate the qualities that tend their remarks on the life, character At the core Of JIM FULTON'S philosophy JrM FuLTON contributed to the workings and public service of the late Honorable of life and his approach to foreign pol of the House. JAMES G. FuLTON. icy was a concern for people rather than As all of the Members know, Mr. The SPEAKER. Is there objection to ideologies, for giving men economic op Speaker, JIM FULTON was a bachelor, and the request of the gentleman from Penn portunities rather than military arma on that trip I too was traveling alone, sylvania? ments, for action rather than talk, and and so he and I became roommates as There was no objection. for hope rather than despair. we literally encircled the globe. At the JIM FuLTON was a particular friend of end of that trip I knew that JIM FULTON the world's nearly 20 million refugees. was among the most dedicated public THE LATE HONORABLE JAMES G. Out of his deep concern to help the some servants in Congress. He had a keen FULTON 60 nationality groupings in his own dis and agile mind, and an appreciation for Mr. SAYLOR. Mr. Speaker, I offer a trict, many of them recent immigrants, things cultural and educational, as well resolution. came a desire to help give refugees every as things political. The Clerk read the resolution, as fol where opportunity and dignity. On a per JIM FULTON was possessed with out lows: sonal level, he opened his own house to standing expertise in the fields of for H. RES. 639 penniless immigrants seeking a new life eign affairs and our space exploration. Resolved, That the House has heard with in a strange land. His warmth, good humor and honesty profound sorrow of the death of the Hon In one sense, JrM FuLTON's approach won him the respect and admiration of orable James G. Fulton, a Representative to life was both American and universal. his colleagues--and voters-of all polit from the State of Pennsylvania. He saw America as the land of oppor ical persuasions. Resolved, That a committee of forty Mem tunity where anyone willing to work My condolences go out to JIM FULTON'S bers of the House, with such Members of the should be given a chance. But at the same brother and sisters. I trust their sorrow Senate as may be joined, be appointed to at time, he had a deep and abiding faith in tend the funeral. will be eased by the knowledge that their Resolved, That the Sergeant at Arms of the man's ability to live and work in peace brother was loved also by his colleagues House be authorized and directed to take in a world free from the deceptions of in the House, and that we share, as does such steps as may be necessary for carrying dogma and extreme nationalism. He the country, in their loss. out the provisions of these resolutions and often felt that too much priority in this Mr. DOWNING. Mr. Speaker, we were that the necessary expenses in connection country was being given to the military all saddened and shocked by the recent therewith be paid out of the contingent fund in an era when the world was crying for loss of our good friend and colleague of the House. economic development and opportunities. from Pennsylvania, JAMES G. FuLTON. It Resolv ed, That the Clerk communicate The rest of us must take up this unique these resolutions to the Senate and transmit was my privilege to serve during my con a copy thereof to the family of the deceased. man's challenges, but we do so with grat gressional tenure with him on the Com itude for the kind of example he lived mittee on Science and Astronautics. Dur The resolutions were agreed to. :for us. ing this time I had ample opportunity The SPEAKER. The Chair appoints as Mr. SYMINGTON. Mr. Speaker, JIM to recognize and understand his genius members of the funeral committee the FuLTON was one of the Members of Con and zeal for pushing our country ahead following members on the part of the gress I knew well before joining him as a in its scientific endeavors and in many House: Messrs. SAYOLR, ARENDS, MoRGAN, colleague in this House and indeed on other fields as well. BARRETT, BYRNE of Pennsylvania, FLOOD, the Science and Astronautics Committee. All of us will miss JIM. We will miss his CLARK, DENT, NIX, MOORHEAD, SCHNEEBELI, It was his keen and knowledgable inter lively contribution to the legislative proc WHALLEY, MCDADE, ROONEY of Pennsyl est in foreign affairs which brought us ess, his quick wit and abounding good vania, JoHNSON of Pennsylvania, GREEN together many times during my tenure in humor. But most of all the country will of Pennsylvania, VIGORITO, GOODLING, the State Department. Because of his miss his contributions to our future space BrESTER, EILBERG, ESHLEMAN, WILLIAMS, many kindnesses to me during that activity, his participation in the foreign GAYDOS, COUGHLIN, YATRON, WARE, MIL period, I was naturally both delighted affairs of our country, his dedication to LER of California, McCULLOCH, HAYS, ZA and grateful to find myself on a com the House of Representatives, his patri BLOCKI, BELL, MOSHER, FRASER, VANDER mittee of which he was the ranking otism, his stanch good sense and his de JAGT, KAzEN, PRICE of Texas, WINN, minority member. termination to keep our country the GOLDWATER, McCORMACK, and DAVIS of JIM FuLTON had a great love of this leader in scientific affairs in the world. South Carolina. 35468 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD- SENATE October 7, 1971 The Clerk will report the remaining By Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN (for himself, titled "An act to protect trade and commerce resolution. Mr. BIESTER, Mr. BURKE of Florida., against unlawful restraints and monopolies", The Clerk read as follows: Mr. BURTON, Mr. CoTTER, Mr. COUGH~ approved July 2, 1890; to the Committee on LIN, Mr. DELANEY, Mr. DINGELL, Mr. the Judiciary. Resolved, That as a further mark of respect FASCELL, Mr. FORSYTHE, Mr. HAB~ the House do now adjourn. RINGTON, Mrs. HECKLER of Massa. .. By Mr. TEAGUE of Texas: The resolution was agreed to. chusetts, Mr. HicKs of Washington, H.R. 11155. A bill to amend title 38 of the Mr. MA.ILLIARD, Mr. NIX, Mr. PEPPER, United States Code to liberalize the provi Mr. RANGEL, Mr. REES, Mr. RoE, Mr. sions relating to payment of pension, and SARBANES, Mr. SAYLOR, Mr. STOKES, for other purposes; to the Committee on ADJOURNMENT and Mr. WYMAN): Veterans• Affairs. H .R. 11148. A bill to provide a system for H.R. 11156. A bill to amend title 38 of the The SPEAKER. Pursuant to the provi the regulation of the distribution and use sions of House Concurrent Resolution United States Code to liberalize the provi of toxic chemicals, and for other purposes; sions relating to payment of pension, and for 415, 92d Congress, the Chair declares the to the Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce. ot her purposes; to t he Committee on Veter House adjourned until 12 o'clock noon ans' Affairs. on Tuesday, October 12, 1971. By Mr. HAMILTON: Thereupon (at 1 o'clock and 1 minute H .R. 11149. A bill to impose an excise tax By Mr. SMITH of Iowa: p.m.), pursuant to House Concurrent on automobiles based on their horsepower H.J. Res. 922. Joint resolution to direct U.S. and emission of pollutants, for the purpose officials to take the necessary action to es Resolution 415, the House adjourned un of financing prograins f-or research in, and tablish certain rights of migration for cit til Tuesday, October 12, 1971, at 12 Federal procurement of, low-emission vehi izens of any cou n t ry; to the Committee on o'clock noon. cles; to the Committee on Ways and Means. Foreign Affairs. By Mr. HANLEY (fO'l' himself, Mr. BRASCO, Mr. UDALL, Mr. CHARLES H . EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, WILSON, Mr. GALIFIANAKIS, Mr. :MAT SUNAGA, and Mr. MURPHY of NeW MEMORIALS ETC. York): Under clause 2 of rule XXIV, executive H.R. 11150. A bill to amend title 5, Unit-ed Under clause 4 of rule XXII, States Code, to protect civilian employees of 274. The SPEAKER presented a. Memorial communications were taken from the the executive branch of the U.S. Government of the Legislature of the State of California, Speaker's table and referred as follows: in the enjoyment of their constitutional 1193. A letter from the Assistant Secretary rights, to prevent unwarranted government al relative to establishment of a national park of the Navy (Installations and Logistics), invasions of their priva.cy, and for other pur in the area of the Santa Monica. Mountains transmitting notice of the proposed trans poses; to the Committee on Post Office and and the shores and waters of the Santa Bar fer of the 36-foot motor launch, hull No. Civil Service. bara Channel and Santa. Monica Bay, which 24690, to the Maine Port Authority, Portland, By Mr. HANNA: was referred to the Committee on Interior Maine, pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 7308(c); to the H.R. 11151. A bill to amend the Internal a nd Insular Affairs. Committee on Armed Services. Revenue Code of 1954 to provide a tax credit 1194. A letter from the Attorney General, for the expansion of employment; t o t he transmitting a draft of proposed legislation Committee on Ways and Means. to permit suits to adjudicate disputed titles By Mr. McMILLAN: PRIVATE BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS H.R.11152. A bill to aut horize the Com to lands in which the United States claims Under clause 1 of rule XXII, private an interest; to the Committee on the Judi~ missioner of the-District of Columbia to per clary. mit certaJ.n improvements to a business bills and resolutions were introduced and property situated in the District of Colum~ severally referred as follows: bia.; to the Committee on the District of Co By Mr. VEYSEY: PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS lumbia.. By Mr. RONCALIO: H. Res. 640. Resolution to refer the bill Under clause 4 of rule XXII, public H.R. 11153. A bill to amend the Wild and (H.R. 10477) entitled "A blll to clear and bills and resolutions were introduced and Scenic Rivers Act of 1968 by designating a. settle title to certain real property located severally referred as follows: river and Its tributaries in the State of in the vicinity of the Colorado River in By Mr. DELLUMS: Wyoming for potential addition to the na Riverside County, California" to the Chief tional wild and scenic rivers system, and for Commissioner of the Court of Claims; to H.R. 11146. A bill to amend the National other purposes; to the Committee on Interior the Committee on Interior and Insular Af- Housing Act to authorize the insurance of and Insular Affairs. loans to defray mortgage payments on homes fairs. By Mr. SISK (for hiinself, Mr. CoL By Mr. CHARLES H. WILSON: owned by persons who are temporarily un~ LINS Of illinois, Mr. FISH, Mr. GUDE, H. Res. 641. Resolution refer the bill employed; to the Committee on Banking Mr. HALPERN, Mr. HAWKINS, Mr. to and Currency. HAYS, Mr. MADDEN, Mr. MARTIN, Mr. (H.R. 10478) entitled "A bill to clear and set By Mr. DENT: MAYNE, Mr. MEEDs, Mr. Moss, Mr. tle title to certain real property located in H.R. 11147. A bill to amend the Land and OBEY, Mr. PERKINS, Mr. R.EES, Mr. the vicinity of the Colorado River in Imperial Water Conservation Fund Act of 1965, as ROSENTHAL, Mr. TALCOTT, Mr. UDALL, County, California" to the Chief Commis amended, and for other purposes; to the and Mr. VAN DEERLIN) ; sioner of the Court of Claims; to the Com Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. H .R. 11154. A bill to amend the act en~ mittee on Interior and Insular Affairs.
SENATE·-Thursday, October 7, 1971 The Senate met at 10 a.m. and was Since we cannot conceive of Your and declaration of Your plan for the use called to order by the President pro tem bringing into existence anything that is of Your creatures. pore (Mr. ELLENDER). not good, everything in this universe, As we open today's deliberations we since it was brought into existence by humbly ask You, our Creator and Guide, PRAYER You, is good and Your plan for its use is to inspire with Your divine spirit these The Reverend Clement Ockay, pastor, good. Evil, then, is the misuse, the abuse our Senators so that their decisions may St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Slovak of a good thing-evil is the misuse, the coincide with Your plans-plans that en Church, Bayonne, N.J., offered the fol abuse of Your creation. vision our attainment of relative hap lowing prayer: Man, however, is the only creature piness here on earth in preparation for God saw all He had made, and indeed on earth that has free will and, there the perfect happiness that we are des it was very good.-Genesis 1: 31. fore, can choose to misuse or abuse Your tined to enjoy with You in the next life Almighty God, You created, brought creation and cause evil. You guide man forever. Amen. into existence from nothing, the nniverse in the use of Your creatures by his voice and everything in it. You created man as of conscience and by the directions and the master of the visible creation and decisions of Your religious and secular THE JOURNAL gave him, as our Founding Fathers so spokesmen. Mr. MANSFIELD. Mr. President, I ask wisely noted, the right to life, liberty, and This august body, the U.S. Senate, has unanimous consent that the reading of 'the pursuit of happiness. as its prime objective the determination the Journal of the proceedings of
