2138 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD- SENATE February 8 trained together for months. He be­ grounds by the hundreds. Mrs. Hruska train the young in that physical, mental, lieved that the entire nation-men, and I and our three children all received moral, and spiritual strength that is the women and children-should consist­ Sokol training. bulwark of a nation. ently exercise from early childhood past Within the past few years, units have It is with pride that I claim member­ their maturitY~ built new or expanded their old gym­ ship and activity in the American Sokol All of this for neither profit nor glory. nasiums in Baltimore, Md.; Cleveland, organization since boyhood. Mrs. All of this as a dedication to their na­ Ohio; Dallas, Tex.; and Los Angeles, Hruska and all our children have like­ tion, an enlightened member of the fam­ Calif. Many more are planning new im­ wise profited by the activities and bene­ ily of nations, conscious of their rights proved facilities in dozens of localities. fits available through participation. All and their duties and obligations. Dr. The Sokols are respected in every land of us are grateful for Sokol. Tyrs knew that the battle is won or that is free. And all Sokols everyWhere proudly lost long before the battlefield is reached. In captive nations they were the first view its sound and meaningful record His thinking, his training of his nation organizations to be dissolved by the Nazi of achievement as they join in celebrat­ provided the legions for Thomas G. and Communists wherever they usurped ing the 100th anniversary of this splendid Masaryk in World War I. the power. The Sokol leaders were organization. Three years after the original Sokol among the first to be imprisoned and unit was founded in Prague, his ideals liquidated. The Second World War saw came to America. The first Sokol unit 90 percent of the Sokol leaders, down ADJOURNMENT TO MONDAY came to life in St. Louis, Mo., on Febru­ to the unit level liquidated in Czecho­ Mr. BIBLE. Mr. President, if there is ary 14, 1865. Within a few years there slovakia, Poland, Austria, Yugoslavia, no further business to come before the were units in Chicago, New York, Mil­ and Bulgaria. Senate, in accordance with the order waukee, Cleveland, and Detroit. Today The few that were left have found a previously entered I now move that the unitS' reach from coast to coast, from similar fate at the hands of the Com­ Senate stand in adjournment until Mon­ Canada to Mexico. There are Sokol munists, but the great mass of the day next at 12 o'clock noon. units throughout the world, all of them former powerful Sokol organizations in The motion was agreed to; and United States Code, section 3066, to be assigned to a position of They build and support their own gym­ their own great leaders and thinkers. importance and responsibility designated by nasiums, community centers, and chil­ Men and women in all walks of life have the President under subsection (a) of sec­ dren's camps. They have trained and felt that their greatest contribution to tion 3066, in rank as follows: Lt. Gen. Paul given outstanding coaches and leaders this great land would be to devotedly D. Harkins, 017625, U.S. Army, in the rank to colleges, high schools, and play- serve in the Sokol ranks, to constantly of gene.ral.

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Annuity Rights receiving more than one annuity in the the unions of Decatur also honored him event she had any entitlement as a re­ at a dinner. It is a somewhat unusual EXTENSION OF REMARKS sult of her second marriage. occurrence for the unions of a city to I invite and request those of my col­ honor the secretary of the Association of OF leagues who so desire to act as cospon­ Commerce. It is an indication of the HON. EDNA F. KELLY sors of this legislation or to introduce high esteem in which Mr. Bolz has been OF NEW YORK similar bills. held. There being no objection, the remarks IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES were ordered to be printed in the RECORD, Thursday, February 8, 1962 as follows: Mrs. KELLY. Mr. Speaker, basic in­ lemarks Made by Senator Douglas, of STATEMENT BY SENATOR PAUL H. DOUGLAS, OF equities in many laws exist. It is, I feel, Illinois, at the Appreciation Dinner ILLINOIS, AT THE APPRECIATION DINNER the duty of every Member of Congress HONORING HENRY H. BOLZ, WEDNESDAY, to attempt to remedy them when such Honoring Henry H. Bolz JANUARY 10, 1962, DECATUR, ILL. Henry Bolz is a most unusual and valuable situations are brought to light. citizen--one of the very best that Decatur I have recently learned that under the EXTENSION OF REMARKS has ev~r had. For years he has worked with provisions of section 10 of the Civil Serv­ OF all his heart, brains, and soul for Decatur. ice Retirement Act a widow of a Govern­ He has tried to bring new industries to ment employee loses all annuity rights HON. PAUL H. DOUGLAS Decatur and has been largely successful. He upon her remarriage. As a result, should OF ILLINOIS has done this because such growth means increased payrolls and this brings greater her second husband die, she is not re­ IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES prosperity and income to all. entitled to the annuity regardless of her 'fhursday, February 8, 1962 But Henry has worked for many other civic financial circumstances. This, of course, purposes as well. As a reporter years ago, he would be true if, by a quirk of fate, the Mr. DOUGLAS. Mr. President, I ask was one of those who promoted the building second husband dies 1 day after the unanimous consent that a statement of Lake Decatur which not only has saved marriage. which I made at the appreciation dinner Decatur economically, but has been a great To remedy this situation I have today honoring Henry H. Bolz be printed in the recreational resource. For years he has been introduced H.R. 10172, which would pro­ CONGRESSIONAL RECORD. I may say that promoting the idea of a second lake to pro­ vide sedimentation, water supply, and added vide the widow with a reentitlement to Mr. Bolz is secretary of the Association recreational features. I know he will con­ the annuity should the second husband of Commerce of Decatur, Ill. Not only tinue to work for this and I a.rn doing my die. The bill also prevents a widow from was he honored by the association, but best to help you and him. '1962 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD- SENATE 2139 . Henry has also worked for industrial peace We whose lives are also staked in the professions and skills, the tendency has and greater understanding among groups in tenets of liberty and individual freedom been to have Federal scholarships in Decatur. Unlike the executive of some specific areas which will divert students chambers of COIIJ.IUerce, he has never engaged must and do support this struggle of the in any union-busting activities, but has tried Ukrainian people. We are grateful for from the courses of study they prefer, to develop mutual cooperation between labor this continuing valiant resistance to the and next we find shortages in some area and management. As a. result there has been rule and force of Communist tyranny. from which students were diverted. less industrial warfare in Decatur in the last It is an inseparable part of our fight that There are some 34 different programs quarter of a century than in most cities. men everywhere who wish to be free shall dealing with parts of the problem on a Henry has also worked for honest, efficient, be free and to the hard pursuit of this piecemeal basis. I believe the total cost and hUlllane government and has done so objective our Nation is pledged. of this increasingly splintering approach without throwing his weight around. is more than the cost of having a broad Henry has done all this because he is a Mr. Speaker, this is not just a week's truly good man, broadly tolerant, honorable, observance, this anniversary we share loan program under which there would and kindly. He has devoted his energies to with the people of the Ukraine. We be enough graduates taking the courses ·working with people for people. would want Ukrainians everywhere to they choose to :fill all the needs. I be­ God bless you, Henry, and may you keep know our Nation is intensely and lieve the total cost of an interest-free on to the very end in the path you have urgently aware of their aspirations and loan repayable out of future earnings is hewn out for yourself. We are grateful for these aspirations are before us as we only about one-fifth as much as the cost what you are and we will all be your friends day by day proceed with the task of of scholarships and thus five times as from the heart, forever. making secure in the world the right to many students can be given loans with freedom. the same· cost to the Government. If we had more going to college who are now looking for unskilled jobs that Ukrainian Independence Day Short Explanation of H.R. 10078 do not exist, we would not need to try to guide students into courses of study EXTENSION OF REMARKS EXTENSION OF REMARKS they do not prefer. We are graduating 0:1' about 800,000 students per year and OF about 200,000 more of college ability are HON. CHARLES C. DIGGS, JR. HON. NEAL SMITH unable to attend college due to needing OF MICHIGAN OF IOWA an average of $700. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES On the average, the young people could IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES secure the balance of the money needed Thursday, February 8, 1962 Thursday, February 8, 1962 and would gladly repay from future Mr. DIGGS. Mr. Speaker, on behalf Mr. SMITH of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, on earnings. These young men and women of the people of the 13th Congressional last Monday I introduced a bill to pro­ have been adding to the unemployment District of Michigan, may I underscore vide student loans and require a study rolls or replacing unskilled workers at the expressions which have been made by and report as to the extent to which our the very time when there is a shortage of so many of my distinguished colleagues present inadequate and fragmented ap­ some professions and skills, especially in in this Hall with reference to the 44th proach could be replaced and should be the electronics field. anniversary of the proclamation of in­ supplemented by such a loan program. The bill also provides for a study to dependence of the Ukrainian National This bill is intended to provide loans determine the extent to which Federal Republic. All have spoken of the unity for better than average students who grant and assistance programs designed and common purpose which we in this are unable to attend college without a to induce students into particular courses land lihare with the more than 40 million loan. Under the proposal, repayment of of study have diverted students from people of the Ukraine who have been the loan would begin the second year aft­ other courses of study which they pre­ shut off since 1920 behind the Iron Cur­ er the student completes fUn-time study, ferred and for which other Federal grant tain of Soviet communism. and the loan would be repaid at the rate or assistance programs have been en­ As we in Americ~ face the gravest of 5 percent of the individual's net tax­ acted. It will also determine the extent crisis of the centuries, as we watch the able income per year. · to which the provisions of this act can parallels of the Ukrainian struggle The bill would allot loan funds to col­ reasonably replace various other Federal around the world, the monumental im­ leges, which in tum would make the grants or assistance programs designed pact of what it has cost the Ukrainian loans. The cost to the Federal Govern­ to overcome the financial barrier to stu­ people, mentally, physically, and spirit­ ment for 200,000 interest-free loans to dents attending an institution of higher ually, to maintain the ideals and main­ be repaid from future earnings would be education. tain the struggle for the dignity of free­ about the same amount as the 40,000 College graduates will not be as effi­ dom must strike us to the roots. scholarships proposed by the administra­ cient and productive if they are in a line For 2 fleeting years between 1918 and tion and included in the higher education of work or a profession that they did not 1920, surrounded by hostile forces, they bill as recently passed in the Senate. really want anyway. I think freedom of struggled to secure and maintain the This would be a much better approach, choice should be given greater weight and liberty, the high prize of self -determina­ for more students would participate, it that it is time we reappraise the direc­ tion and self-government which is an would not interfere with existing scholar­ tion we have been going and expand the unquenchable striving within man. But ships and would assure continued com­ whole base of higher education under a the powers against them were too great petition for private scholarships, and it less expensive approach rather than try­ and in the 40 and more years of enslave­ ing to induce students into course of ment since that time, generations of would permit some students below the study they do not prefer. Ukrainian people have died without genius level to develop their talents also. knowing the fulfillment of that which We do not want a situation where only they desired. Remembering this, I recall those who can memorize best go to col­ the words of Scripture of the Apostle lege-we also want to develop those stu­ The Boy Scouts' Birthday Paul: "These all died in faith, not hav­ dents who question, think, and analyze, ing received the promises, but having but who tend to get B's rather than A's. Thomas Edison and Albert Einstein were EXTENSION OF REMARKS seen them afar off, and were persuaded OF of them, and embraced them." They both in this category, and, like them, died in the faith that others would un­ some students bloom late but with a HON. PETER W. RODINO, JR. more solid and better balanced founda .. ceasingly continue the struggle for free­ OJ' NEW JERSEY tion. dom and one day achieve it lastingly, and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the evidence is that their faith continues It is my belief that the greatest advan­ to be justified. We hear of uprisings tage our educational system has had over Thursday, February 8,1962 / from time to time, even though we have the Soviet system is that we usually have Mr. RODINO. Mr. Speaker, 52 years not details of them and we know that the given students the freedom of choice in ago today one of the great organizations hope of freedom remains unabated, what course they will take; however, of our time was born. For on February strongly persistent, and vibrant. since shortages have appeared in several 8, 1910, under the original leadership of cvnr--135 2140 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD- SENATE February 8 a dedicated Chicago publisher, Mr. Wil­ the answer· of Secretary of Defense Mc­ ing geographic or any other type of special liam D. Boyce, the Boy Scouts of Amer­ Namara to which I have already referred. favor. Indeed, they are concerned that geo­ ica came into being. Like our very Na­ There being no objection, the corre­ graphic favor for other sections · of the Na­ tion may make it difficult or them to com­ tion, the Boy Scouts had their roots in spondence was ordered to be printed in pete on merit alone. English soil, and it was there that Mr. the RECORD, as follows: The State of California and its congres­ Boyce met and was inspired by Sir Rob­ CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES, sional delegation, of which I am chairman, ert Baden Powell, founder of the Scout­ HOUSE OJ' REPRESENTATIVES, shares this concern in behalf of our thou­ ing movement. Washington, D.a., January 25, 1962. sands of skilled workers and our many fine On this occasion of joy and satisfac­ The Honorable RoBERT S. McNAMARA, manufacturers in California. We hope you tion to Scouts everywhere, I am delighted Secretary of Defense, may be able to assure us we have no cause Washington, D.O. for such concern. to join in the salute to this truly mag­ DEAR MR. SECRETARY: Once again there is We are sending copies of this letter to nificent organization. I know that each evidence that political groups will attempt your three service Secretaries, and another of you shares my pride in the outstanding to influence the U.S. military services to to Mr. James Webb, as we believe it would work that Scouting does for the youth award contracts based on geographic, dis­ be as great a mistake for the National Aero­ of America. More than 30 million boys tressed area, or other considerations instead nautics and Space Administration as for the have received the great and lasting bene­ of'(Juality and cost. In our opinion, the im­ Department of Defense to downgrade their fits that come from belonging to the portance of resisting such pressures cannot procurement efforts. be overstated. Thank you for your consideration of this Scouts since it was founded here in our Last month, a New York Times article matter, and we would be very interested to Nation's Capital this half century ago. stated the New York congressional delega­ have your comments in reply. I am sure that none of us is unaware tion's steering committee protested to you Yours very truly, of the great service this organization about a decline in New York's defense busi­ HARRY R. SHEPPARD, continues to perform every day. More ness, and went on to quote that committee Chairman, California Congressional than 5 million Scouts and leaders are as stating such decline "is truly shocking Delegation. actively building the character and phys­ when read in relation to the statistics re­ ical fitness of our leaders of tomorrow. flecting the increasingly dominant role of THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE, California in such procurements." What Washington, February 2, 1962. And, as with many other fine organiza­ would truly be shocking, Mr. Secretary, is DEAR MR. SHEPPARD: I appreciate your let­ tions who perform dedicated work, they if military procurement officials allowed ter of January 25, stating your views on the accomplish this without asking or re­ themselves to be swayed by this type of subject of defense procurement policies. ceiving any money from our Federal appeal. It is, indeed, the policy of this Department Treasury. We also noticed in Washington newspapers to award defense contracts with full recog­ the action of the Governor of Maryland and nition to the priorities involving considera­ a committee including Maryland Congress­ tions of merit. Capability of performance, Political Influence in Awarding of Con­ men seeking defense work in their State be­ quality, and price are primary factors in our cause one of their defense companies was determinations. We are currently engaged tracts for Defense Purposes laying off some 2,500 workets. (It was inter­ in intensive efforts to strengthen incentives esting to note the same company at the same for outstanding performance .. time had added 3,000 employees at its plant EXTENSION OF REMARKS locations in Colorado and Florida.) This As I stated before the Armed Services OF action imitates similar actions by other Committee, we recognize that changes in States in the past year or two, and most of military programs create very difficult prob­ HON. CLAIR ENGLE the criticism is leveled at the State of Cali­ lems for the businesses, communities, and in­ OJ' CALIFORNL\ fornia. dividuals affected. Therefore, we have taken such reasonable measures as lie within the IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES Historically, our mllitary services have led the world in their military might and it is capabilities of the Government to alleviate Thursday, February 8, 1962 obvious that the. welfare of our Nation de­ hardships. Within the Defense Department pends on its ability to continue that leader­ itself we have established a special office Mr. ENGLE. Mr. President, on Janu­ to deal with problems stemming from such ary 25, 1962, the chairman of the Cali­ ship. During 'this history of leadership, the services have consistently bought from the dislocations. We shall continue these efforts fornia congressional delegation sent a private firms producing the best and most in the future but we cannot compromise letter to Secretary McNamara, calling advanced articles at the lowest cost. Thus, the basic principle that the defense programs attention to the fact that political groups quality and price have been the two im­ must be guided primarily by national secu­ will attempt to infiuence the U.S. mili­ portant considerations in the minds of mili­ rity requirements. tary services in the awarding of contracts tary procurement officials, and this basis for We 'appreciate your support for this basic procur~ment has helped greatly in achieving policy of the Department of Defense. for defense purposes. The Secretary of Sincerely, 2, 1962, our Nation's outstanding record of milltary Defense, on February answered success. ROBERTS. McNAMARA. Congressman SHEPPARD's letter and To buy on any other basis invites second­ stated unequivocally that "capability of rate products at excessive costs during a time performance, quality, and price are pri­ when neither the world situation nor the mary factors in our determinations." economy of our Nation will allow us such a The House Interstate and Foreign Com­ We in California are glad to hear this luxury. because we believe that these defense The fact that so many of our Nation's top merce CommiHee Will Be Asked To contracts should be awarded on the basis defense manufacturing firms are located in California is due to many good and under.­ Conduct an Investigation Study of the of which firm can produce the best prod­ standable reasons, including the benefits Adequacy of the Regulation of Non­ uct at the lowest price and in the earliest from the close availability of an experienced poSsible time. The State of California and very skilled pool of workers and tech­ scheduled Airlines in the Light of the which, this year, will become the first nicians. For similar reasons, other indus­ Imperial Airlines Crash at Richmond, State, populationwise, in the United tries have concentrated in other sections of States, with 38 Congressmen, intends to our country, such as textile firms in the Va., November 8, 1961, Killing 74 compete for defense business on the Northeast and South, automotive firms in Army Recruits and 3 Crewmembers merits. We challenge our critics to Michigan, electronic firms in Northeastern and Middle Atlantic States, steel and other sharpen their pencils if they want to metal products in the East and Midwest. EXTENSION OF REMARKS compete with us and we propose, al­ But the California congressional delegation OF though we have great political power, to never has complained of concentration of resist politics in the awarding of defense Government purchases of such items in those HON. JAMES E. VAN ZANDT geographic areas. The same principle holds OF PENNSYLVANIA contracts. I assert again that we are true here: it is to the advantage of our Na­ willing, in every instance, to compete on tion to make Government purchases on the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the merits with those who claim Cali­ basis of merit-and not on the basis of sup­ Thursday, February 8, 1962 fornia gets too much of the defense busi­ port for a geographical area. ness of this Nation. Our experience with California defense Mr. VAN ZANDT. Mr. Speaker, on products manufacturers indicates that they February 8, I refrained from signing the I ask unanimous consent' to include in are unanimous in their willingness, and report of the special subcommittee of the RECORD the letter of January 25, 1962, eagerness, to compete for Government busi­ the House Armed Services Committee to written by Congressman SHEPPARD, and- ness on a strictly merit basis-without seek- investigate· the Imperial Airlines plane 1S62 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD- SENATE 2141 crash near Richmond; Va., November 8, resulting in the death of r74 Army recruits study, together with such recommenc;lations 1961, at which time 74 Army recruits and and 3 crewmembers. a.s it deems advisable. Any such report In view of the allegations which border on which is made when the House is not in 3 crewmembers lost their lives. criminal negligence, it is my opinion that session shall be filed with the Clerk of the In refraining from · signing the sub­ the U.S. Government has the following House. committee report the following state­ responsibllity: ment reveals my additional views which I 1. Insist that the findings of both investi­ filed with the subcommittee chairman. gations be referred to the Department of Radio Clear Channels: A Defense Following the statement is a copy of the Justice and that the Attorney General" pro­ House resolution I intend to introduce ceed immediately to determine the legality Resource on Monday, February 12, 1962, which of bringing criminal charges against Imperial would authorize the Committee on Inter­ Airlines. EXTENSION OF REMARKS 2. 'It .is my intention to introduce the state and Foreign Commerce to conduct proper resolution in the House of Represent­ OF an investigation and study of the ade­ atives authorizing a full-scale congressional quacy of the regulation of nonscheduled investigation of the Civil Aeronautics Board HON. J. CARLTON LOSER -airlines in the light of the Imperial Air­ and the Federal Aviation Agency in relation OF TENNESSEE lines crash near Richmond, Va., Novem­ to the manner in which they administered IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES berS, 1961: laws regarding the supplemental airlines, commonly referred to as nonskeds. This Thursday, February 8, 1962 ADDITIONAL VIEWS BY REPRESENTATIVE JAMES investigation should include the Imperial Mr. LOSER. Mr. Speaker, Congress E. VAN ZANDT, OF PENNSYLVANIA, MEMBER Airlines tragedy November 8, 1961, to the has before it bills to preserve existing OF A SPECIAL SUBCOMMtrrEE OF THE HOUSE end that such a tragedy should not happen COMMITTEE ON ARMED SERVICES To INVESTI­ again. radio clear channels. I am the author GATE CRASH OF IMPERIAL AIRLINES, INC., AIR­ From the February 7, 1962, issue of the of one. Recently a new defense use of PLANE AT RICHMOND, VA., NOVEMBER 8, 1961 Washington Daily News, I quote the follow­ these channels came to light. It adds While I am in accord generally with the ing telling statement: another compelling reason for approval views expressed by my colleagues, Mr. HARDY "The callous neglect, all around, which of the legislation. and Mr. BREWSTER, it is my opinion that the resulted in the Richmond tragedy is Testifying for the Defense Depart­ committee report and recommendations do unforgivable." ment, February 2, 1962, Maj. Gen. John not deal adequately with the situation re­ For the reasons cited above I refused to B. Bestic, Director of Telecommunica­ sulting from the air tragedy on November 8, sign the subcommittee report. 1961, that took the llves of 74 Army recruits tions for the U.S. Air Force, said: and S crewmembers. H. RES.- With respect to the technical aspects we On page 3018 o.f the special subcommittee Resolution to authorize the Committee on have been asked to comment on, we favor hearings, Administrator Alan Boyd, of the Interstate and Foreign Commerce to con­ increased power and clear channel operation Civil Aeronautics Administration, had this duct an investigation and study of the to aid in survivable communications. to say: adequacy of the regulation of nonsched­ The threat to clear channels stems "The nature of the violations were in the uled airlines from the Federal Communications Com­ economic area: ( 1) the submission of mis­ Resolved, That the Committee on Inter­ leading financial data; (2) ticketing irregu­ state and Foreign Commerce, acting as a mission. It has unfortunately voted to larities; (3) tari:tr violations; (4) filing false whole or by subcommittee, is authorized destroy one-half of them. The House statements with the Board." and directed to conduct a full and complete Commerce Committee asked the Com­ On page 3073 of the hearings Najeeb Hal­ investigation and study at the earliest prac­ mission by letter last September to delay a.by, Federal Aviation Agency Administrator, ticable time of the adequacy of the regula­ the action until the committee could sa.id: tion of supplemental air carriers (commonly study it. The Commission replied to the "A special inspection conducted in August, referred to as "nonscheduled airlines"), with letter but refused to heed the request. September, and November 1961 indicated particular emphasis upon Imperial Airlines, A clear channel is one upon which the following discrepancies: (1) use of un­ by the Civil Aeronautics Board and the Fed­ certiflcated airmen on a revenue flight; (2) eral Aviation Agency insofar as concerns re­ only one radio station operates at night. noncompliance with airplane flight manual; quirements of safe equipment, competent These channels were allocated originally (3) -failure to file a flight plan prior to a and trained personnel, sufficient inspections to make possible round-the-clock radio particular flight; (4) unauthorized appear­ and other safety measures, adequate mainte­ listening to farfiung remote rural re­ ance on an aircraft flight deck; ( 5) a failure nance, adequate records of maintenance gions. They serve the same purpose to list all mec~anical discrepancies; (6) and servicing, and compliance with today. While the Nation has urbanized, ferrying aircraft without ferry flight authori­ operating standards, instructions, and man­ nearly 60 percent of the Nation's land zation; (7) absence of fuel records for the uals. Such investigation and study shall area still depends completely and solely month of October 1961." be conducted in the light of the crash of an On page 3077 of the hearings I asked Ad­ aircraft of the Imperial Airlines on Novem­ upon clear channels as its only source of ministrator Halaby the question as to wheth­ ber 8, 1961, at Richmond, Virginia, killing nighttime radio service. Over 25 million er or not "there was confusion in the cockpit 74 Armed Forces recruits and 3 members of people, plus travelers in that area, get no as the result of a conversation between the the crew, in order to determine the extent other acceptable radio signals between pilot and copilot, as to who would pilot the to which this tragedy was the result of in­ sunset and sunrise. Other millions de­ ship. Does this cockpit confusion stem from adequate regulations or inadequate enforce­ pend on them for a choice of programs. lack -of management?" Administrator Hal­ ment of existing regulations, as wen a.s The engineering basis for this is the aby replied: neglect on the part of management and em­ same today as it was when the channels "I would say it represents both." ployees of that airline, with a view to recom­ were originally established. In the CAB's accident report released on mending such measures as the Congress may 25 107 February 6, 1962, on page 24 the following is adopt to prevent a recurrence of the factors Currently of the standard stated: leading to this tragedy. broadcast channels are U.S. I-A clear "From a study of all information avail­ For the purpose of carrying out this reso­ channels. The other 82 channels are able to the Board it is concluded that this lution the committee or subcommittee is au­ used by regional, local, and other sta­ fiight crew was not capable of performing thorized to sit and act during the present tions. the function or assuining the responsib111ty Congress at such times and places within Originally there were 40 such chan­ for the job they presumed to do. The Board the United States, including any Common­ nels. . Urban pressures over the years led further concludes that the management wealth or possession thereof, whether the the FCC to destroy 15 of them. Now personnel of Imperial Airlines should have House is in session, has recessed, or has ad­ been aware of the manner in which com­ journed, to hold such hearings, and to re­ it proposes to destroy 13 more, leaving pany operations were being accomplished. It quire, by subpena or otherwise, the attend­ only 12. In fact, it says it may even­ is believed that the substandard mainte­ ance and testimony of such witnesses and tually also destroy all clear channels. nance practices of Imperial's employees were the production of such books, records, cor­ Thus, it perpetuates its practice of condoned by management. The manner in respondence, memorandums, papers, and bringing more and better service to ur­ which maintenance personnel records were documents, as lt deems necessary:. Subpenas ban areas while failing to meet its obli­ kept by the company confirms this may be issued under the signature of the gation for more and better service to conclusion." chairman of the committee or any member The above statements by the Admlnistra­ of the committee designated by him, and remote and rural regions. Yet, these tors· of·the Civil A-eronautics Board and the may be served by any person designated by are the very people who rely on radio Federal-Aviation Agency, as well as the CAB such chairman or member. more in their ·business and daily lives - report of February 6, 1962, show evidence of The committee shall report to the House than most others. . These are the·people crlminal neglect on the part of the man­ as soon as practicable during the present . who lik~w.ise. have poorer t.elevU;iop ~.e:r:y ­ agement and employees of Imperial Airlines, Congress the results of its investigation and . ice. 2142 .CONGRESSIONAL RECORD- SENATE February 8 These were the facts that led me to nals to over 25 million people. Bills now cially support a radio statlon. I know introduce H.R. 8274. My bill freezes the before the Congress also authorize the of no qualified person who takes excep­ 25 clear channels as clear channels. I use of higher power. tion to this. .-- feel, furthermore, that no more stations The Commission cannot deny that The matter of the best use of AM should be added to the I-B channels. when a I-A clear channel is destroyed radio clear channels was raised for the I only wish it were possible to restore by the addition of another station third time on February 20, 1945, when several of them to I-A channels. thereto that additional duplications fol­ the FCC upon its own motion set into Now the defense use of these channels low·inevitably, thus reducing to practi­ operation an investigation Brooklyn when it made its decision. That is un­ of these stations making a total of nearly and its record of achievements is widely derstandable. Several of the channels 2,000 such stations operating today has recognized. that it plans to destroy are key links in left over 25 million rural and small-town Some 1,500 persons attended the din­ the Defense Department's system. Americans without nighttime radio serv­ ner which turned out to be an event of The Congress must recognize that the ice save for the clear channel signals. personal tribute and affection for me groundwave signals now used and re­ Yet, the Commission proposes to solve and my family. Heading the list of dis­ ferred to by General Bestic are of an ex­ the problem of inadequate rural radio tinguished guests were the Vice Presi­ tremely low order and that higher power service by adding a dozen or so more dent and Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson, Mayor is needed to extend and increase the stations. Robert F. Wagner of New York, and reliability of the system. And who is It would be desirable, of course, if many national, State, and New York City able to predict the future use of these there was an AM local full-time radio leaders in government, religion, civic channels in defense and foreign rela­ station every few miles throughout our affairs, industry, and labor. tions? thousands of thinly populated square In addition to the real tributes that The use of higher power, such as miles. Each could supplement local evening, I was also the recipient of two Mexico and numerous other countries nighttime service to that of the clear awards. One, was the Founder's Award have used for a long time, on clear chan­ channel stations. Unfortunately, this is in the form of a bronze plaque presented nels is the only technical way to im­ technically and economically impossible. to me by the Italian Board of Guardians prove inadequate nighttime radio sig- Most of these areas simply cannot finan- "in grateful recognition of 25 years of 1962 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD- SENATE 2143 'dedicated service as benefactor of our that you live in a coJ.mtry where a boy born We have the military resources and we youth." The other, was an award from in a foreign land· 56 years ago, coming here intend to use them. We will not be pro­ the state of Israel in the form of a beau- at the age of 9 years, could sit in the high- vocative; we will not be aggressors; but we est councils of the Congress and enjoy the are prepared to stand on our rights and tifully embossed Bible, personally in- respect and the devotion of the President preserve our integrity and our way of life. scribed by His Excellency Avraham of the United States, the colleagues with It is most inspiring to me to come here Harman, the Israel Ambassador to the whom he serves and the members of the this evening to join with honored citizens United States, and presented to me by judiciary who are here this evening, is some­ to honor this great man for his contribu­ Ambassador Michael Comay, the Israel thing that makes us all proud, not only of tions to humanity and for his interest in representative to the United Nations. America, but of Americans. bettering the role of his fellow men. VIc It would be.., impossible, due to limita- I have met many members of the judicial ANFUso has proven the theory "Give to the tions of space, to insert into the RECORD branch of the Government this evening. I world the best you have and the best will all the addresses and the many congratu- am aware of the great reverence and respect come back to you." As I leave the platform that the members of the bar have helped tonight to go across the Nation I feel better latory messages received from digna- to bring about for that separate, independ­ in having had the chance to be here and taries of all walks of life. I shall, there- ent branch of the Government known as the tell you how proud I am to be a citizen of fore, limit it to the following: judiciary. and a resident of a nation that offers op­ The address by Vice President Lyndon I have served with great pleasure with the portunity, equal opportunity, to all who B. Johnson; the congratulatory message Members of the Congress from the great reside in our boundaries. from President Kennedy; the message State of New York and particularly the from our distinguished Speaker, the Members from Brooklyn. Some of them are NOVEMBER 1, 1961. Honorable John w. McCormack, then here this evening. The State of Massachu­ DEAR CONGRESSMAN ANFUSO; I want to ex­ still the maJ·ority leader of the House,· setts honors us with the presence of con- press my congratulations on the silver jubi­ gressman MACDONALD. lee anniversary of your founding of the also from the Honorable John B. Con- 1 have served with five Presidents of this Italian Board of Guardians. I know the nally, Secretary of the NavY; the Hon- country during the 30 years that I have Guardians have played a most effective role orable Herbert H. Lehman, our beloved spent in Washington. In all those years I in coping with juvenile delinquency and former Governor of New York and former have never known a period when our courts, helping young people to build constructive U.S. Senator; and the Honorable Angier our Congress, and our Chief Executive were and satisfying careers. Biddle Duke, Chief of Protocol of the confronted with more serious problems or I regret that I was not able to attend the United states. My son, Victor L. Anfuso, more trying times th~:~.n face us tonight. dinner held in observance of the founding of . I am privileged to sit in the councils with the organization but am glad that the Vice J r., presen t e d a b ouque t o f roses t 0 h IS the great leader of this country-the Presi- President was able to participate in the an­ mother and paid a very wonderful trib- dent of the United states-John F. Ken­ niversary celebration. ute to her, which I am glad to include nedy. I see that able judge of men and Sincerely, here. Then there is the wording of the women spend every daylight hour and many JOHN F. KENNEDY. Founder's Award and the introduction hours in the evening, attempting to resolve by the toastmaster and my good friend, the critical questions that come to him for MESSAGE FROM CONGRESSMAN JOHN W. Mc­ the Honorable Edward D. Re, Chairman decision and which cannot be passed on to CORMACK, OF MAsSACHUSETTS, HOUSE MA­ of the Foreign Claims Settlement Com- anyone else. JORITY LEADER mission of the United States. From the experience of the last few I regret very much my inability to attend Others who paid tribute were: Rep- months, I have drawn many lessons. One this evening's testimonial dinner to my close of the most important is this: and valued frHmd, Congressman VICTOR AN­ resentatives John Rooney, of New York, one thousand eight hundred million pea­ Fuso on the occasion of the 25th·anniversary and Torbert Macdonald, of Massachu- ple in the world-almost 2 billion of the 3 of the founding by Congressman ANFuso of setts; Jacob Potofsky, president of the billion total-have an income of less than $9 his splendid organization, the Italian Board Amalgamated Clothing Workers of per month. In our part of the world we have of Guardians. Your organization has done America; Hon. Joseph T. Sharkey, an income of more than $8 per day. All3 bil­ outstanding constructive work during the lion people are confronted with two philoso­ past 25 years in the rehabilitation of char­ majority leader of the New York City acter and good life in the cases of countless Council; Hon. Louis J. Lefkowitz, New phies, the Communist philosophy and the youth. There is no finer work that any York State attorney general; Hon. philosophy represented by the United States of America-a free country with three sepa­ group of men or women, or organization Lawrence E. Gerosa, comptroller of the rate, independent branches of government, can be dedicated to than this. In honoring city of New York; the Right Reverend the executive, the legislative, and the judicial. Congressman ANFuso you honor yourself for Robert J. Testagrossa, pastor of St. If I could have my wish tonight, I would he is truly one of God's noblemen, as well as wish that the Congress in these times and a great American and an outstanding legis­ Joseph's Patron Church; Rev. Anthony lator in the Halls of Congress. My regard F. LoGatto, director of Catholic Chari- th~ executive in these times could enjoy the for Congressman ANFuso is profound. My ties in Queens; Hon. Joseph F. Carolino,. same reverence and the same respect that friendship for him is very deep. I admire speaker of the State assembly; Hon. are accorded to the judiciary. him very much. He richly deserves the hon­ · · ·t 1 d f The enemies of freedom-loving people Anthony J · T ravia, minon Y ea er 0 know that they can never destroy America or that you and those present are extending the State assembly; Hon. Bart Turecamo, militarily. They know that they can never to him tonight. I extend to Congressman destroy America economically. so what and Mrs. Anfuso and their loved ones my president of the Italian Board of Guard- congratulations and my kindest regards, and ians; Justice Anthony J. DiGiovanna, would you do if you were looking at it from to you and all others present my very best New York State Supreme Court; Justice their viewpoint? You would do exactly wishes. Juvenal Marchisio, New York City Do- what they wish to do and that is to try to mestic Relations Court; Justice Leonard · destroy us from within. You would rally MESSAGE FROM JOHN B. CONNALLY, SECRETARY E. Ruisi, New York City Domestic Rela- class against class, race against race, religion OF THE NAVY tions Court; state Senator Frank J. against religion, brother against brother, to A new generation is not born with traits of Pino,· State Assemblyman Joseph R. the point that we would engage in a bitter struggle and weaken our country and be- · responsibility, a sense of patriotism, selfless­ Corso; Dr. Mario F. Tagliagambe, chair- lieve every claim of Mr. Khrushchev and his ness and dedication to principle is gained by man of the IBG testimonial dinner minions. learning from others. committee; Hon. James V. Mangano, These challenges confront our beloved Your fine organization, knowing that President tonight. He has been the President youth is the future, has devoted a quarter administrative director and general century to providing guidance which leads clerk, New York State Supreme Court; for only a few months. He is the only Presi­ to the development of the strong and respon­ and the well-known labor leaders, Luigi dent that this country has and is going to sible citizen. Antonini, August Bellanca, and Howard have for the next 4 years. He is the leader The tragic consequences of juvenile delin­ Mollisani. of the free world. We can either help him by closing ranks quency are manifold not only to the indi­ At the conclusion, I responded to all and forgetting petty differences; by relegat­ vidual, his family, and his faith, but also to these tributes with an address which I ing our quarrels to yesterday; by marching our United States which relies so heavily on its most important human resources­ am pleased to insert into the RECORD: forward together in unity; or we can divide, the moral fiber of its youth. SPEECH BY VICE PRESmENT LYNDON B. JOHN- engage in class warfare, and bring OUr Nation To the members of the Italian Board of SON AT 25TH ANNIVERSARY DINNER OF THE to destruction. Guardians, past and present, and all who ITALIAN BOARD .OF GUARDIANS, HOTEL As- . I know what the answer is. I know the assist in carrying on your vital work, I ex­ TOR, OCTOBER 29, 1961, IN HoNoR OF ITs people of this country are not going to allow tend the Navy's congratulations and best FOUNDER, -CONGRESSMAN VICTOR L. ANFUSO themselves to be SO embroiled in bitter in­ wishes on this 25th anniversary. We express My dear friend, "VIc" ANFUso, honored ternecine warfare that the enemy can take special gratitude to Congressman VICTOR L. guests, ladies and gep.tlemen, just to think over. ANFuso whose foresight, inspiration, and 2144 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD- SENATE February 8 dedicated leadership has meant so much to thinks first {)f her five children-or as she After his admission to the New York bar your organization and· to the defense and 1;0mettmes likes to say. her six chlldren-be­ 1n 1928, VICTOR L. ANFUSO engaged 1n the success of our Navy and our country. ·fore thoughts of herself? practice of law 1n New York City. The hu­ I am sure he would say that she Is some· manitarian spirit of our honored guest MESSAGE FRoM Gov. .HEaBERT H. LEHMAN thlng more, that she possesses an lndeflnable throughout his extremely active life was DEAlt VICToR: I lett New York shortly after power: to bolster confldence with a soft un· early manifest by his great strides as a civic primary day and your recent letter reached noticed word; to put you back on the right leader and organizer. During and after the me only a few days ago. Hence the delay in path when an instinct tells you to fight great depression. he organized Citizens Wel· acknowledging it. I have taken note, how· back; to comfort 1n an hour of defeat. fare Association 1n Brooklyn. You wlll re­ ever, that you were leaving for Rome shortly Theirs is a union of two natures, prima.r1ly call that this association was instrumental after your invitation was sent to me and I different, which burns the brighter because in aiding those wllo were hardest hit by the assume that you have not returned even of the contrast. It 1s like the effect left on depression. now. an audience by a great composer who re­ During World War II, VICTOR L. ANFUso I greatly appreciate your very klnd invita· solves a crescendo of discordant sounds by served in the Office of Strategic Services in tion to attend and speak at the dinner of the a balanced pianissimo.. the Mediterranean theater, another mile· Italian Board of Guardians on October 29 I hold in my hands fresh .and blooming stone in a long and honorab1e career dedi· which is honoring you on its ~5th anniver· roses. My father had a sister named Rose, cated to the service ·Of God and country. sary as its founder. As you know, I took a but the true rose of his life, still freshly For this service he was later awarded the very active part in the primaries and am blooming, is his wlfe, Mrs. Prances Anfuso. Certificate of Merit by the Regular Veter· returning to New York within the next 2 or 3 ans Association. In 1946 he was knighted days to participate in the mayoralty cam· TEsTIMONZAL BRONZE PLAQUE PRESENTED TO by Pope Pius XII as a Commander of the paign. Unfortunately, I have a number of THE HONORABLE VJCTOR L. ANFUSO Knights of the Holy Sepulchre, for his ..hu· engagements both during the day and on the FOUNDER'S AWARD TO CON"GRESSMAN Vl:croR L. manitarian work on behalf of youth.'' evening of October 29, some of very long ANFUSO, B...C.H.S. Upon his return to the U:nited States, he standing. I have tried to rearrange my Great ln the public life of the Nation was appointed special assistant to the Com­ schedule so as to make it possible for me yet ministering to the poor, the humble, the missioner of Immigration and Naturaliza· to participate in this well deserved tribute to distressed, in grateful recognition of 25 years tion. Congressman ANFUso played an lm· you. Unfortunately, however, I have found it of dedicated service to I.B.G. as benefactor portant role in the extensive surveys and impossible to do so. Were it possible for me of our youth with fervent prayers that God research into the immigration laws as per­ to accept your invitation I would consider it will continue to bless and prosper th1s noble taining to southern Europe which were a privilege to Join with your many other son of the church. made at this time. friends in thls tribute to you and to the Presented by the Italian Board of Guard­ lt is a matter of common knowledge that very fine organization for whose creation I ians, October 29, 1961. our guest has been a stanch and continu­ understand you are largely responsible. ing foe of oommunism in this country and I am sure that the dinner wm be a most REMARKs OF HoN. EDwARD D. RE, CHAIRMAN, abroad. In 1948, for instance, he undertook impressi'Ve and enJoyable affair. FOREIGN CLAIMS SETTLEMENT COMMISSION a gigantic task-that of informing hun­ May I send my heartiest congratulations dreds OF THE UNITED STATES IN INTRODUCTION AND of thousands of Italian citizens and warmest goOd wishes to you and wish for HONOR OF CONGRESSMAN VICTOR L. ANFUso abroad to defend themselves against the the Italian Board of Guardians many years Communist threat by voting against the of continued fine service to the community Ladies and gentlemen, distinguished leftwlng candidates in the Italian elections which it has served so long and so faithfully. guests, members of the Italian Board of of 1948. Italian officials admitted that this With kindest personal regards and warmest Guardians,•representatives of the press, and effort resulted in the victory of the demo­ good wishes. · fellow Americans, the function of a toast· cratic De Gasper! government, and the New Yours very sincerely, master, at a gathering such as this, ls quite York Times described ANFUso as a «one­ HERBERT H. LEHMAN. as important .as it is simple. Essentially, it man crusader." involves the introduction of the guest of He has been the recipient of many awards, WASHINGTON, D.C., October 27, 1961. honor to the audience. Responsibillty is en­ among which may be included honors from MARio F. TAGLZAGAlYIBE, M.D., hanced when the guest ls eminent and the the Post Office Employees, the American Italian Board of Guaraians, audience distinguished. Legion, the Jewish War Veterans, the Lib· Brooklyn, N.Y.: Since the introduction is designed to ac­ erty Award of the Democratic Nationalities On the occasion of your dinner on Sunday quaint the audience with the guest and his Division, the "Humanity Award" from the evening at the Hotel Astor for Congressman qualifications, both custom and good sense Order Brith Abraham, the Polish Mlgratic;m VICTOR ANFUSO let me express my regret to require that the toastmaster state brie1ly Committee, Polish-American Youths, the you and .. VIc" at not being able to attend. and accurately the accomplish:m,ents and Commander of the Order of Merit from the I send you my congratuiations for recogniz· achievements of the one to be honored. Italian Government, and many others. "1n.g through the medium of your silver If I were to do this with relation to our VICTOR L. ANFUSO'S continuing struggle jubilee Congressman ANFUso's leadership guest tonight, I W{)Uld have to tell you that and sacrifice en behalf of our American and deep personal interest in the glorious VICTOR L. ANFUSO was born in 1905, at Gag· ideals did not long go unrecognized. On cause of youth. liano, Castelferrato, Sicily; that his brilliant November 7, 1950, he was elected by the ANGIER 'BIDDLE DUKE, career began as a student in elementary and people o! his community to the 82d Con­ Chief of ProtoeoZ of the United States. commercial high school in Brooklyn; that gress of the United States. When he first he attended Columbia University ln New came to COngress, he was assigned to the PRESENTA-TION OF ROSES TO MRs. VICTOR L. York, and graduated from St. Lawrence Uni­ least desired committee, the House POf>t .ANFUso BY VICTOR L. ANFUSO, JR., AT TES• versity Law School (new Brooklyn Law Oftice and Civil Service Committee. But TIMONIAL TO VICTOR L. ANFUSO TENDERED School). I would also have to tell you that Congressman .ANFuso found himself at home BY THE ITALIAN BOARD OF GUARDIANS ON he was awarded the LL.B. degree in 1927 on this committee--because it concerned OCTOBER 29, 1961 and admitted to the New York bar in 1928. actual people, and no special interest proj­ Mr. Toastmaster, we gather here tonight When a person of national prominence, ects. Although still a freshman in Congress, to celebrate an anniversary, to preserve a holding truly high office is presented. how­ he became one of the most valued members sptrtt of charity, and to honor a man of ever, protocol and tradition require that the of the committee and the champion of bettc:lr ideas. But this night belongs also to an· master .of ceremonies simply identify the postal -service and better working condi· other person among UE. speaker by the title of his office. The dig· tions for postal employees. Congressman Your guest of honor was never one to be nity and prestige of the office give a status · ANFUso began .by visiting every post office content with a work-a-day world, and, that does not require a biographical state· in the city, coming back to Washington to from the beginning, he chose instead to ment of achievements or offices previously sponsor immediate legislation. In 1952, he cllmb a steep mountain, complete with crags held. Accomplishments are properly pre­ led the fight for the first real pay increase and crevices, stress, and confiict. But that sumed, and all prior attainments .are merged the postal employees had ever enjoyed. It journey was not made alone. {Nor perhaps in the high office presently held. is small wonder, then. that so many postal is the mountain fully climbed yet.) Although Congressman ANFUSO falls employees throughout the State and Nation And as the guest of honor thinks back, within this latter category, ladies and gen· remember him for his services and are repre­ how could he describe the companion of tlemen, it. 1s my intimate personal friend· sented at this testimonial. those years. Would he say that she is the ship of long .standing with him that allows After 2 year.s in office, he was forced to mother of his children-Diana, MariaJ;lina, me to disregard protocol in order to ac­ retire from Congress when his home districts Frank, and Joe? Would he describe her as a quaint all of you with his many outstand· were reapportioned. But this distinguished simple person, who prefers to remain out of ing accomplishments that are often mini·· public servant was far too valuable to the the limelight, who would be as content in a mized by our guest's natural modesty. interests of the city and the Nation to be farmhouse as in a palace of kings? Wou1d And so, I hope that it wm not be regarded permitted to return to pri'Vate life. Mayor he think of her as an humble person who as presumptuousness on my part to ac· Robert F. Wagner, whose cause he sponsored devotes one-half hour each night to prayer quaint you with the highlights of our ln 1953, tendered V-rC'l'OR L. ANPUSo the first before her head hits the p1llow? Would he guest's career and his achievements. Rather. available judicial appointment upon his say that she is a thoughtful person who permit me to do so as a proud :friend. taking oftice in 1954. 1962 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD·- SENATE 2145 Our guest, therefore, continued to serve moon, would dramatically symbolize the a token of great esteem and high honor. the public interest on the bench. But the brotherhood of man." May I assure the Ambassador-and I shall call to a more active life in our country's Of VICTOR L. ANFUSO'S many other ac­ be pleased if he would convey this to his Congress came again and again from the tivities and contributions in our Congress Government-that I am not only fortified in people he had served so well in the past, I need make no mention. We are all ac­ my sincere friendship and esteem for the and our guest of honor was not one to let quainted with his unparalleled accomplish­ people of Israel, but that I stand ready at the responsibilities of high public office re­ ments on our behalf in this branch of the all times to do all in my power and to lend main unchallenged. With the recommenda­ Government; we are fam111ar with his far­ my assistance in every way possible to help tion of our Democratic county leader, reaching and constructive proposals in other bring peace and security to Israel. Joseph Sharkey, he ran again, and was over­ areas-law, culture, and science; we are As I look back, it was not a pretty picture whelmingly elected to the 84th Congress in aware of his place on the front line of the which I observed 25 years ago, as a prac­ 1954. Since then, he has been reelected to ideological conflict in which we are now ticing attorney of only a few years. The the 85th, 86th, and 87th Congresses. engaged. Congressman ANFUso's record-in calendars of our criminal courts were filled Back in Congress, the administration, all these undertakings-speaks for itself. It with Italian names of young men waiting cognizant of his previous magnificent record is a record of which each and every one of to be tried for crimes of violence, including on the Post Office Committee, wan ted him to us-as fellow Americans, as constituents, as murder. But what disturbed me the most serve as a member of the Agricultural Com­ . friends, as New Yorkers-can be justifiably was our children courts' calendars, replete mittee. It is important that no city Mem­ proud. with names ending in a vowel. Here were ber had ever been appointed to this com­ In retrospect, I find I have amitted a very our future rapists, thieves and murderers. mittee before, and people at first wondered important item-the exemplary family life I was sure that environment alone was not what a man devoted to the cause of urban which this devoted public servant has led the cause of these children's delinquencies. people and issues was doing on a "farm" since his marriage in 1930 to the former I had been brought up in the same environ­ committee. Once again, however, Congress­ Frances Stallone of Brooklyn. The Anfusos ment and fought my way through the jungle man .ANFUso realized the opportunity to · have been blessed with five children-Vic­ of poverty and despair. But I had someone serve not only the farmers, but the people -tor, Jr. (who is already following in hls to guide me--someone who understood me; from the city-as consumers. · In one of his father's footsteps, recently graduating from who spoke the same language I did. This oft-quoted speeches, he told the Congress: St. John's Law School and being admitted guidance came from my mother and older "I don't have a farm in Brooklyn. The to the bar); Diana, Marianina, and twin brothers and sisters who came with me to nearest I can come to being a farmer is that sons Francis and Joseph. this glorious country in 1914. I was only I have a flowerpot on my window sill which On this memorable occasion, however, I 9 then, but I had already been to school gets watered every day. But remember, I have saved the most appropriate, and per­ in Italy and had worked with my father as represent more people from the cities than haps one of the most important, contribu­ an apprentice in his business for 3 years those of you from the farm areas. You tions of Congressman ANFUSO until the last. until his death. I never stopped working want better prices for your products. We It is by the success and permanence of when I came to these shores and continued want better wages, better working condi­ our institutions that we can most properly my education, first during the day and then tions, better housing and fair prices fo- our appreciate the men who founded them. To at night. consumers. Remember also, that this is not us gathered here tonight, this silver an­ Having grown with delinquents in a real a one-way street. Farmers and city people niversary testimonial banquet ls an event tough neighborhood in those days, receiv­ must work together for a more abundant of great significance. It is a tribute, first ing a broken nose and other forms of in­ and a stronger America." of all, to the permanence and vitality of a jury because I refused to join their gangs, Through his own personality, wisdom, great organization-the Italian Board of I learned a good deal of the causes of their and fairness, Congressman ANFuso won many Guardians. To those of us present who have delinquencies. I also learned to fight with friends from both sides of the congressional witnessed the noble work of the board my fists and in time won their respect so aisle which separated Democrats from throughout the years ln aiding children from that they left me alone. There were times Republicans. Soon he became chairman broken homes-this, indeed, is a happy oc­ when -I would be invited to their homes and of the Consumer Committee, which he had casion, and one which will be long remem­ learned that children and parents lived in helped to create; for the first time in con­ bered. two separate worlds. There was no family gressional history, the consumers of America But this wonderful event has an added spirit at all. There was complete estrange­ were assured of adequate representation. significance. For in honoring the Italian ment. The children spoke the English they Then dawned the age of space. To meet Board of Guardians, we pay lasting tribute had learned in school and some of the_ gut­ the many challenges this new era of human to the man whose wisdom, foresight, and ter language they picked up on the streets history presented to our Nation, a new com­ exceptional judgment and sacrifice did of New York. The parents spoke no Eng­ mittee was created by the Congress. Con­ much to make its founding possible. It is lish at all and left the house only to go to gressman ANFuso was selected as a ranking a tribute to this man and his work that we work with some paisano. They were hard member. He serves today as chairman of are assembled here tonight. working, these foreigners from Italy, as the Subcommittee on International Coop­ It has been said that it is a sacred duty were my brothers and sisters and my eration anc: Security, and as a congressional of every American to perpetuate our civil mother, who took in work at home. The adviser to the United Nations. In addition, institutions and to avert the dangers which difference between my home and theirs was his past record as legislator has virtually may threaten them. By these standards, that we spoke the same language at our assured him a key role on the full Commit­ VICTOR L. ANFUso lias truly earned our last­ home and gathered together for dinner tee on Science and Astronautics. ing tribute, as well as this testimonial in every night, whereas the parents of these On this committee, Congressman ANFUso, his honor. Through the board that he other children spoke no English and the following the objectives of President Ken­ founded and nurtured, through all the many ct.ildren no Italian. Parents and children nedy in keeping this country the strongest activities of a dedicated career, he has helped were never together at dinner and there in the world, has been instrumental in the us all achieve the ideals to which we as a was absolutely no means of communication great forward strides this committee has nation are steadfastly committed. In de­ between them. They lived in a house with­ taken since its inception. To inspire our voted and patriotic service to God, coun­ 'out a home. When a child got into trouble scientists, for instance, Congressman ANFuso try, and fellow man; in a brilliant, long and and a truant officer or policeman would call honorable career as a public servant, lawyer, sponsored a law grantin,g ~ to those making at the home, the mother or the father could contributions and breakthroughs in sci­ judge, and Congressman, no one is more give no information that would be helpful ence, ·a Presidential Medal of Honor as well deserving of our highest praise and emula­ to restore the child to a useful life. Such as a cash award. This law passed unani­ tion than our honored guest on this silver. little information as they had about the mously. Congressman ANFUSo has also pro­ anniversary, Congressman VICTOR L. ANFuso. child's doings they would withhold from posed a Science Academy which will rank · the court officer with the result that the BY with otir oth~r three great Academies. He ADDRESS CONGRESSMAN VICTOR L. ANFUSO child was invariably sent to a correction in­ has also made the observation that if this Ladies and gentlemen, I recognize that stitution for a minor offense. From there Academy is added to our Army, Navy, and this is a signal honor-an honor which 25 'he was graduated to bigger institutions and Air Academies, we will have created a fourth years ago I did not even foresee. But the sometimes wound up in the electric chair. 'pillar of defense-the initials of the four child called the Italian Board of Guardians He never had a chance. You know it's dif­ spelling SANA-which, in Latin, means has grown into benign maturity with such ficult to be a man. It's difficult to be a sound and strong. wonderful proportions that today it is able woman. Neither a skirt nor a pair of pants Such constructive ideas are typical of the to guide the destinies of thousands who makes either one. It takes character. activity of our guest. At· a recent conven­ otherwise might have strayed into a life of What I regret is that some kids never have tion in Washington, D.C., of the Interna­ crime. I alone did not bring this child into a chance to build character. tional Federation o:f Scientists and Astro­ being. Many who are here contributed to This was the situation which I and others nauts, for instance, VICTOR L. ANFUSO its formation, and most of you have brought it to its present status. aimed to correct 25 yejU's ago. How to do proposed that, in the forthcoming flight to it was another thing again. We had no so­ the moon, we send a Russian, an American, I shall remember and forever cherish the and a neutral. He added, significantly, that: award presented to me this evening by Am­ cial workers of Italian extraction, no soci~ty "Such a team, trained together, welded into bassador Michael Comay, the Israel repre­ with a. knowledge and abllity to solve the a. single operating unit and experiencing the sentative to the United Nations, in behalf problem. We were still newcomers to this glories and hardships of a flight to the of the Government of Israel. This is indeed great land of many peoples. 2146 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD- SENATE February 12 I ha.d heard of the Jewish Board of Guard­ pursUit ot lif1:l, Uberty, and happiness. and these messages stem from the one God that ians and how it had solved the problems of the equal protection of our laws. Is the Creator and Father of all hu,manlty. delinquency and crime among youths of the I can never forget Richard Wright's book In Isaiah ( ch. LtV, verse 17). tor example, .Jewish faith. I spoke to lts president and -about the colored boy in the slums who. ·we find this very encouraging prophecy !or my good frlen~here tonight-Yr. Ph111p looking up at the airplane in the sky. mut­ the future ·of mankind: Helmlick, and I reeeived the most wonderful tered: "'Fly that plane, white boy, fly that "No weapon that is formed against thee cooperation enabling me to form a charter plane:• He knew it was a white boy flying shall prosper • • • _.. based on the model given to me by the that plane and he knew too that it could In St. Matthew ( ch. XVI, verse 18), -we find Jewish Board of Guardians. never be him, no matter how much he this prophecy: soon we had our own court officers and wanted it. That is the trouble today. The "And I say also unto thee, That thou art truant officers who could understand the Negro feels trapped and feels that he has Peter, .and upon this rock I will build my Italian language, win the confidence of the to fight back-fight everybody. church; and the gates of hell shall not pre­ parents, and wlth proper knowledge of the But I can assure you that they cannot and vail against it." famlly situation finally wln the confidence will not be held down much longer. Negro And from a modern-day Protestant reli­ of tbe delinquent boy himself. Thus, we educati<>n and Negro culture have soared. gious leader, D. L. Moody, I quote this ob­ were able to present a true picture to the The educated and the cultured are begin­ servation: judge or to the school authorities, making ning to take care of their own and soon the "I think It woUld take the wrinkles out it possible for the boy to be placed in our colored people will assume their proper of your brow if you would just look into the care tnstead of an lnstitutlonal home or responsibilities and further enrich the so­ future, instead of into the past. There are prison. ciety in which we live. two kinds of people-some that live on the The results, as I have said, have been Nations, just like people. have found lt past, and some that live on the future. You almost mlra.culous. The calendars of our difficult to live together. In the last 2,000 never saw a person living upon the past all criminal and chlldren's courts are no longer years the world has gained much knowledge, the time. and always talking about the past, congested with names ending in a vowel. but when we observe the direction in which that did not have a great many wrinkles on Indeed, the Italo-Amerleans bave come into mankind is headed I am sorry to say that it hls brow." their own. The fear of future Costellos or has gained very little wisdom. Our tremen­ I am confident that these messages from Lucky Luctanos no longer exists. dous progress in the !leld of science has God and the interpretations of the words of But m<>re than helping Italo-Am:erlcans, brought the world to a situation where we God will someday bring out the best 1n men the Italian Board of Guardians has con­ are faced with the choice of total destruc­ and women everywhere and cause peoples all tx-lbuted to a be~r America, as did the tion or a world of peace and abundance for over the world to unite for the betterment Irlsh, the P()les, the Germans and the peo­ an. and the glory of all mankind, no matter what ple of the Jewish faith before them. To We cannot lose this struggle 1f we recog­ their religious beliefs. God's message of unite the country furth~r and to make an nize that the real strength of America lies peace on earth will eventually reach all tnvlnclble America, we must with equal fair­ in lts many national and ra.clal strains. peoples and will unite this world of ours as ness and justice deal with <>ur fellow citi­ These blended together have made the It ha.s never been united before. zens from Puerto Rico and the Negroes. In "United .States, the youngest of Western na­ Thus, united, mankind can conquer space, furtherance of this, I was happy to lend a tions, the strongest country ln the world. settle other planets, and eventually bring copy of the charter of the Italian Board of Further understanding will .make lt invinci­ back to earth presently unimaginable re­ Guarf my Puerto Rican ble in the future. sources "to create a world of abundance­ friends some years ago, and today there is Regardless of all the dire prognostications making war in the future unthinkable and in existence a Puerto Rican Board of Guard­ about mankind and its survival ln the fu­ unnecessary. ians. I predict that in a very short time ture, I a.m. optimistic concerning man's abll­ My friends, will you please rise with me the Puerto Ricans will make an even more ity to extricate himself from the present and together let us toast the future. May valuable contribution to the welfare of our dilemma in the world and to face a. glorious we, with the help of God, pass through these city, State, and Nation. future of peace and abundance for all. We days of turmoil, which hold the threat of The Negro situation looms now f<>remost need but to look to our faith in God for atomic bombs and missiles over our heads <>n the American horizon. It cannot be encouragement and hope. We can find dif­ and give us neither peace nor rest. May we handled superficially. We must recognize ferent messages of hope expressed d11Ier­ be privileged to live and to see some of the once and for all that anywhere in these ently by each of our major faiths or by the wonders that a united world can bring to all "United States they are entitled to the same prophets of these faiths, but in essence all mankind.

Enable each of us in the places where CUNNINGHAM, of Nebraska, Mr. TuPPER. SENATE we stand to live greatly in a world so of Main~ and Mr. ·RoBISON, of New York grave. as we are granted light enough as additional members of the U.S. dele­ MoNDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 1962 for the next step. gation of the Canada-United States In­ The Senate met at 12 o'clock meridian, In the Redeemer·~ name we pray. terparliamentary Group for the meeting and was called to order by the Vice Amen. to be held in Ottawa, Canada. from Feb­ President. ruary 28 to March 4, 1962, on the part The Cllaplain, Rev. Frederick Brown THE JOURNAL of the House. Harris, D.D., offered the following On request of Mr. M~NSFIELD. and by prayer: unanimous consent, the reading of the ENROLLED BILLS SIGNED OUr Father who art in heaven. and Journal of the proceedings of Thursday, The message announced that the in the earth, and in the hearts of men, February 8. 1962, was dispensed with. Speaker had affixed his signature to the hallowed be Thy name. In this open­ following enrolled bills, and they were ing moment of a new week's council con- signed by the Vice President: cerning the future of the Nation and of MESSAGES FROM THE PRESIDENT H .R. 4876. An act for the relief of Mary C. the world. may those here chosen to Messages in writing from the Presi­ Atkinson; speak for the Republic, with such respon­ dent of the United States submitting H.R. 5181 An act to amend Private Law sibilities committed to their hands, draw nominations were communicated to the 85-699; Senate by Mr. Miller, one of his secre­ H.R. 5324. An act for the relief of Doctor near unto Thee in humility and sincer­ Serafin T. Ortiz; ity. Reveal unto them, we pray, the taries. H.R. 6013. An act for the relief of the means Thou wouldst have them use to Houston Belt & Terminal Railway Co.; establish justice and peace among men MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE H.R. 7473. An act for the relief of' Albert R. Serpa; ar..d in all the earth. A message from the House of Repre- H.R. 8325 An act for the relief of Harrison May those who here serve the people sentatives, by Mr. Bartlett, one of its Thomas Harper. · be wise interpreters of the signs of the reading clerks, informed the Senate that, times and brave spokesmen of Thy will pursuant to the provisions of section 1, and of Thy truth which sets men free Public Law 86-42, the Speaker had ap­ CALL OF THE CALENDAR from ancient wrongs. Out of the chaos pointed Mr. DuLSKI, of New York. Mr. DISPENSED WITH of our time. may there come the king- " PHILBIN, of Massachusetts. Mr. MURPHY, On request of Mr. MANsFIELD, and by dom of which Thy prophets have of Dlinois. Mr. DoNOHUE, of Massaehu­ unanimous consent. the call of the dreamed in every age. setts. Mr. GIAIMo, of Connecticut. Mr. legislative calendar was dispensed wlth.