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TRIBUTE TO WILLIE J. FULTON munity to believe in strong and worthy values, saving the lives of American servicemen in even in the hardship of a sometimes reluctant World War II. Again, the State Department has HON. JAMES A. TRAFICANT, JR. society. For what he has chosen to give to his proven to be a major force of opposition. OF OHIO community in the way of guidance and patient Hopefully, someday the State Department will leadership for so many years, I join the many IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES officially recognize the role General Mihailo­ grateful people of Warren in appreciating Mr. vich played and allow these American service­ Tuesday, March 3, 1987 Fulton's dedication. I wish Willie and Barbara men to finally honor the man who saved their Mr. TRAFICANT. Mr. Speaker, it is with the best in his retirement and look forward to lives. Until then, however, all Americans can great pleasure that I rise today to honor Willie his further contributions in making Warren, remember ·with gratitude the service that Lt. J. Fulton, retired councilman of the sixth ward OH, an even better place to live. Col. George Musulin gave to his country, and in Warren, OH. Tonight he will be honored, his part in bringing these former MIA's home. and his distinguished career recognized, by TRIBUTE TO LT. COL. GEORGE I have included an article from the Washing­ the Black Elected Officials of Ohio. MUSULIN ton Times that summarizes the accomplish­ Mr. Fulton has chosen as a life-long pursuit ments of Colonel Musulin. The article follows: to come to the aid of his community and HON. PHILIP M. CRANE GEORGE MUSULIN, 72, FREED 400 TRAPPED fellow man at every opportunity. He is a man GI's to be respected for his efforts at seeing to it OF ILLINOIS IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Retired U.S. Army Lt. Col. George S. Mu­ that blacks in his area, and everywhere, are sulin, 72, a World War II officer who com­ able to seek out better jobs and equal em­ Tuesday, March 3, 1987 manded an operation to rescue American ployment. As an involved member of his com­ Mr. CRANE. Mr. Speaker, on Saturday, Feb­ soldiers trapped behind enemy lines in munity in numerous capacities, he has dili­ ruary 21, a great American patriot and World Yugoslavia, died Saturday from diabetes gently set out to make Warren a better place War II hero, Lt. Col. George Musulin, passed and kidney failure in Bethesda Naval Hospi­ tal. He lived in McLean. to live, not only for blacks, but for all its citi­ away in the Bethesda Naval Hospital. Colonel zens. Col. Musulin commanded "Operation Hal­ Musulin is probably best remembered for yard," responsible for airlifting more than Willie served in the U.S. Army for nearly 4 spearheading "Operation Halyard," a daring 400 American soldiers from Nazi-occupied years before being honorably discharged. He and dramatic rescue of some 500 American Yugoslavia in August 1944. The central worked for the Republic Steel Corp. before servicemen from Nazi-occupied Yugoslavia in facts about the operation and its success becoming the first black letter carrier in the 1944. based on the cooperation of Gen. Draja Mi­ Warren Post Office in 1948. He worked for As the leader of an OSS mission to rescue hailovich, leader of the Yugoslav National­ better jobs and opportunities for blacks during American airmen that had been shot down ist Resistance Forces, were not made public this time before retiring his post in 1971. over Yugoslavia on the way back from raids until 20 years later. As a member of the NAACP for many David Martin, author of "Patriot or Trai­ on Axis oil installations and communications in tor: The Case of General Mihailovich," years, serving in the capacity of treasurer and Romania, Colonel Musulin and his team para­ called the mission "probably the most executive board member, and as chairman of chuted into Yugoslavia to set up the "Oper­ daring operation of its kind anywhere in the housing committee, he has led many bat­ ation Halyard" rescue. On August 9, 1944, the Axis-occupied Europe during the whole of tles against racial discrimination. After leading first group of American airmen were evacuat­ World War IL" several lawsuits and boycotts, he was suc­ ed by three waves of C-47's from a makeshift According to Mr. Martin, the events that cessful in winning election to become council­ airfield only 80 miles from Belgrade. Through led to Col. Musulin's participation in the op­ man of the sixth ward in Warren in 1975. His subsequent evacuations from secret airfields eration started in mid-October 1943, when retirement as councilman will end a career in in the heart of Axis-controlled Yugoslavia, the he parachuted into Yugoslavia as a member of the American mission at the headquar­ this position for six terms. Halyard mission brought its total of rescued ters of Gen. Mihailovich. Toward the end of Mr. Fulton is chairman of the public utilities airmen evacuated and returned to combat 1943, reports that Gen. Mihailovich had col­ · committee for the city of Warren, vice chair­ duty to 432. laborated with the Germans spurred the man of the traffic committee, member of the The airmen who were evacuated to safety British and Americans to move toward Mar­ traffic commission for Warren, member of the by Colonel Musulin had been rescued and shal Josep Tito. On May 31, 1944, Col. Mu­ board of directors for the Alliance for Commu­ protected by the Chetnik forces of Gen. Draza sulin and about 100 British and American nity Understanding. He is also a former direc­ Mihailovich, the Yugoslav resistance leader officers were evacuated by American forces, tor and stockholder of the black weekly news­ who called upon his people to fight back leaving Gen. Mihailovich abandoned. Col. Musulin supervised the first evacu­ paper, the Mahoning Valley Challenger, a against the German occupation. Despite an ation. Afterward, he was reassigned to Bari, member of the Third, Fourth, and Fifth Street offer to be evacuated to safety in Italy with Italy, which served as headquarters of the Improvement Club, a member of Club the last group of Americans, General Mihailo­ American Office of Strategic Services and Yazoo-a national class club, a member of vich elected to stay and lead his people in the the British Secret Operations Executive in­ the National Association of Letter Carriers, the fateful fight against General Tito's Communist telligence agencies. There, he suggested or­ United Steelworkers, the Alliance for Postal aggressors. Ironically, even though Mihailo­ ganizing a more ambitious effort to evacu­ Employees Union, a member of King Solomon vich's forces rescued and smuggled out Amer­ ate the Americans who had missed the first Lodge No. 87 A.F. A.M., and is a past wor­ ican flyers downed in Yugoslavia during the evacuation. & Col. Musulin encountered heavy resist­ shipful master. war, Mihailovich, a victim of Communist propa­ ance to this idea because of the pro-Tito at­ Mr. Fulton has been recognized for his con­ ganda, was executed as a war criminal by titudes of both Britian and the United tributions to society on numerous occasions. Tito's forces. States, according to Mr. Martin. By mid­ He has received the Trumbull County Branch Colonel Musulin and the American airmen July 1944, Col. Musulin succeeded in per­ NAACP Service Award, the United Negro Col­ rescued in the Halyard operation appealed to suading superiors to rescue a growing lege Fund Meritorious Service Award, and a the State Department to intervene on behalf number of Americans still in Gen. Mihailo­ special award from his own high school class of General Mihailovich's defense. Unfortunate­ vich's territory. Col. Musulin was appointed given in 1977. ly, little was done, and, as a result, America commanding officer of the three-man mis­ sion. Mr. Fulton belongs to Friendship Baptist has to live with this injustice. More recently, On Aug. 4, 1944, Col. Musulin parachuted Church and he and his wife, Barbara have Musulin and the airmen have lobbied Con­ into supposedly friendly territory in Yugo­ three sons. I join Willie's family in their P[ide gress to get a modest sized memorial built to slavia near the town of Pranjani, where he for this man. He has led his family and com- commemorate General Mihailovich's role for found about 250 Americans and gradually

• This "bullet" symbol identifies statements or insertions which are not spoken by a Member of the Senate on the floor. Matter set in this typeface indicates words inserted or appended, rather than spoken, by a Member of the House on the floor. March 3, 1987 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 4687 led them to a secret air strip where they from ethnic stock and that my immigrant be forced to live with it at work, at school or boarded rescue planes. parents were tougher on me than my Eng­ at our government buildings. By the end of the mission, more than 400 lish teachers at the Cary School in Old We can start by curtailing the forced use American soldiers had been rescued, Mr. Delray. of foreign languages in some of our public Martin said. "You listen to your teachers so you don't schools because someone thinks the student After the war, Col. Musulin joined first have to work in the foundry when you grow can only make it in America by learning in the Office of Naval Intelligence and then up," my father lectured. his foreign language. the Central Intelligence Agency, where he That same rule applied to all my fellow Do you know how my fellow foreign­ was assigned to Athens, Greece and Frank­ classmates at that old dingy school on De­ speaking classmates in Old Delray made it? furt, Germany, before receiving an assign­ troit's southwest confines. My graduating We did because our English teachers at ment in Washington. He retired from the class from Cary School was a true reflection Cary School made it work. CIA in 1974. of the United Nations: Hungarians, Ukraini­ And our immigrant parents wanted it that Col. Musulin was born in New York and ans, Germans, Italians, Poles, Croatians, way. raised in Johnstown, Pa. He graduated from Serbs, Czechs, Slovaks, Macedonians, Arme­ the University of Pittsburgh and played on nians, etc. the university's football team. After college, And you know, we all made it. We made it AN INNOCENT VICTIM OF THE he played professional football for a few in life because our proud immigrant parents IRAN SCANDAL years with the St. Louis Gunners and the wanted their children to master the lan­ Chicago Cardinals. guage of this new homeland. He was part of the U.S. infantry before Oh sure, some of us still had to attend HON. GUS YATRON volunteering for service with the OSS. special classes to learn and master the Old OF PENNSYLVANIA Col. Musulin's wife, Stella Makavich Mu­ Country language. But we didn't do it at IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sulin, died in 1985. He is survived by one public expense. Our ethnic churches paid son, Nicholas Musulin of McLean; three the freight. Tuesday, March 3, 1987 daughters, JoAnne de la Riza of Great Falls, But through the years some of our es­ Milena Sanchez of Madrid, Spain, and Geor­ Mr. YATRON. Mr. Speaker, an article in the teemed social planners came up with the New York Times of February 15 incorrectly gene Murray of McLean; and five grandchil­ pipe dream that we encourage the use of dren. the many ethnic languages in our daily identified the National Endowment for Democ­ Funeral services will be at 10:45 a.m. today functioning-whether in school or at work­ racy as "the public arm of Project Democra­ at the Fort Meyer Chapel at the Arlington and with the federal government's blessing. cy." In fact, Project Democracy is the antithe­ National Cemetery, where burial will follow. They tell us that a child from a foreign sis of the idea of the public funded National The family suggests that expressions of land would fail to make it unless that child Endowment for Democracy, which was ap­ sympathy be in the form of contributions to was also taught in its native tongue. proved by, and is funded by, Congress. It only the St. Luke Serbian Eastern Orthodox Those who have read this column over the Church, c/o of Free Serbian Diocese, P.O. subsequently gained the support of the years know I've written, with pride, about Reagan administration. Box 5468 Friendship Station, Washington. the proud heritages that make up Macomb County's ethnic populace, including my Ar­ The National Endowment for Democracy is an independent, nongovernmental organiza­ ETHNIC SUPPORT FOR THE menian lineage. In many of our schools taxpayer dollars tion run by a bipartisan board of directors ENGLISH LANGUAGE AMEND­ are spent to hold classes in the foreign lan­ composed of distinguished Americans, includ­ MENT guage of its large ethnic enrollments, under ing representatives of business and labor. It the premise a multi-linguistic society is was established to assist people throughout HON. WM. S. BROOMFIELD what America should become. the world to implement effective self-govern­ OF MICHIGAN It's true we are a nation of many ethnic ment. Congress and the Department of State IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES groups, and of many racial and religious creeds. In some of our large cities, there is closely monitor its activities. Tuesday, March 3, 1987 no attempt to speak English. And the dan­ Mr. Speaker, the Endowment has a long list of accomplishments for its few short years of Mr. BROOMFIELD. Mr. Speaker, I would gers from such a path will only impede the existence. The Endowment is an important ve­ like to bring to the attention of my colleagues advancement of the young, foreign-speaking an editorial written in the February 19, 1987 newcomers. hicle for encouraging democratic institutions Broomfield's concerns are real. and for promoting respect for internationally issue of the Macomb Daily, in Macomb "There have been growing concerns over County, Ml, in support of my English language recognized human rights, which are funda­ the past few years that the future of the mental to the operation of democratic institu­ amendment. In my opinion, this article pro­ United States could be one of many minori­ vides an excellent response to those critics of ties, each speaking their own native tongue, tions. the English language amendment who have in a divided, polygot nation," he warns. On February 23, Walter Mondale and Frank labeled it discriminatory. As an example, he cited the action taken Fahrenkopf, Jr., wrote an op-ed piece in the By way of introduction, the author of this in California where the voters wisely ap­ New York Times entitled "An Innocent Victim editorial, Mr. Mitch Kehetian, is a first genera­ proved recently-by a wide margin-a refer­ of the Iran Scandal," which addresses the endum making English the official language tion American who is proud of the success ex­ confusion between Project Democracy and of the state. the National Endowment for Democracy. This perienced by immigrants for over 150 years. Needless to say, the measure was fought These individuals built the American dream informative piece outlines the goals and ob­ by minority groups and some of the state's jectives of the Endowment and addresses the and prospered because they learned English high office holders. at an early age, without the aid of a host of But common sense prevailed, for a change. confusion with Projec;:t Democracy. Federal programs that promote language divi­ Broomfield, sensing some might misinter­ Mr. Speaker, I commend this article to the sions in our society. pret his proposed legislation, emphasizes attention of my colleagues: [From the Macomb Daily, Feb. 19, 19871 that his measure is not intended to discour­ [From the New York Times, Feb. 23, 19871 age Americans from learning languages AN INNOCENT VICTIM OF THE IRAN SCANDAL ENGLISH: SHOULD BE OFFICIAL LANGUAGE IN other than English. AMERICA In plain simple English, the congressman bridge our divergent histories, combine placed a high value on the private, biparti­ ing force behind this legislation. The speech similar hopes, and build common opportuni­ san character· of the Endowment and its in­ he made before the United States-Mexico ties. I am convinced that it would amelio­ dependence from the current or any future conference gives a clear and articulate expla­ rate present suspicions and lead to the Administration. mutual respect which should prevail be­ nation of the need for such legislation. I re­ tween proud and good neighbors. Under the leadership of a broadly repre­ spectfully request permission to have this sentative board of distinguished Americans, The border traverses a mingling of people speech entered into the RECORD. I urge my and problems that know no neat division be­ the Endowment has made great progress. It colleagues to give it special attention and to has developed strong oversight procedures tween one side and another. In Houston, pertaining to the selection, monitoring and give serious thought to cosponsoring my bill. San Antonio, Albuquerque, Phoenix, Los evaluation of all grants. It reports fully to Thank you. Angeles, and here, in San Diego, the cultur­ Congress on its activities and, as ;required by STRENGTHENING THE UNITED STATES-MEXICO al and human ties are too interwoven to be statute, keeps the State Department in­ RELATION: A PROPOSAL FOR ESTABLISHING A interrupted by a line on a map. The money formed as well. The commitment to open­ FREE-TRADE AND COPRODUCTION ZONE passing back and forth, from small remit­ tances to large investments, the families on ness has always been fundamental to the

borderlands where 20 percent-plus-unem­ is coming under increasing attack from U.S. "STATEMENT ON ESTABLISHING A FREE-TRADE ployment is the norm. Mexico and the labor and its supporters in the U.S. Con­ AND COPRODUCTION ZONE ALONG THE UNITED United States are major debtor nations, and gress. Some criticism on the Mexican side STATES-MEXICO BORDER reducing their internal and external debt has diminished as the need to create em­ "The Chamber supports the concept of burden is a priority need. ployment and earn foreign exchange has in­ authorizing the President to negotiate with In view of this, I think that Mexico and creased exponentially during the past few the Government of Mexico, on a reciprocal the United States can address these chal­ years. Nevertheless, there is a lingering con­ and mutually beneficial basis, the establish­ lenges more successfully by combining their cern that Mexico is not obtaining the full ment of a Free-Trade and Co-Production forces than by working alone. In my judg­ potential benefit from the limited co-pro­ Zone that would include the U.S.-Mexico ment, there are significant opportunities to duction accomplished with maquiladoras. borderlands, as a first step to achieving a be developed by Mexico and the United My proposal, by creating jobs on both free-trade area between the United States States in the area of co-production or pro­ sides of the border, would help blunt orga­ and Mexico over the long term, and provid­ duction sharing. This is the basis of my pro­ nized U.S. labor's current attacks on the ing liberalized trade and favorable tax in­ posal, which has already gained significant Maquiladora concept and obtain support centives to U.S.-Mexico joint ventures locat­ endorsement in the political and business from the U.S. Congress for an expanded ed within the Zone to promote the co-pro­ sectors of both countries and which contin­ program of co-production. It can, also, de­ duction of articles. . . . " ues to attract increasing support in the velop political and business support in Also, in November 1985, Mexico took the United States Congress. Mexico and the United States for co-produc­ initiative to join the GATT, after debating Co-production is not a new phenomenon. tion. this controversial issue for several years. By Mexico and the United States have operated The Free-Trade and Co-Production Zone joining GATT, Mexico signaled its intent to a limited concept of co-production, the Ma­ quiladora, or "twin-plant" concept, for more idea had its genesis in the immigration open its market to foreign trade. It was an than twenty years. By 1986, there were an debate which was fueled in the early 1980s encouraging event for proponents of the estimated 735 Maquiladora operations, em­ by the introduction in Congress of several Zone proposal. ploying over 200,000 workers. The Maquila­ bills to restrict immigration generally, but H.R. 3199 did not pass during the 99th dora concept has increased employment and especially from Mexico; the source of ap­ Congress, but in 1986 Representative Rich­ improved product competitiveness, but it proximately one half of all illegal aliens en­ ardson sponsored an amendment to the im­ has not achieved the full potential of co­ tering the United States. The hope then was migration bill, which provided similar au­ production, because it does not fully com­ that a Free-Trade and Co-Production Zone thority to the President to negotiate with ·bine the comparative advantages of both would focus on the lack of economic oppor­ Mexico for the establishment of a Free­ the United States and Mexico. tunity for millions of Mexican citizens and Trade and Co-Production Zone. The amend­ In order to obtain the full benefits of co­ provide a policy option for the U.S. Govern­ ment was approved and made part of the production, both nations need to expand co­ ment. It was hoped that the two govern­ immigration bill passed by the House. How­ production beyond the Maquiladora system. ments would move to increase job creation ever, the House-Senate Conference did not My proposal envisions a U.S.-Mexico Free­ and stem the flow of Mexican immigrants adopt the amendment. Trade and Co-Production Zone. Its objective through increased industrialization and Despite this drawback, the Zone idea has is to stimulate increased trade and invest­ export-oriented industries that would com­ continued to gain support from Members of ment between Mexico and the United States bine the comparative advantages of both na­ Congress, especially from the border states. ·by increasing the participation of capital tions. Encouraged by this support, Representative and labor from both countries in co-produc­ In part, this thesis was supported by the Richardson has introduced this week a new tion ventures. Moreover, my proposal aims successful experience of the Maquiladora version of the U.S.-Mexico Border Revital­ to generate increased exports of co-pro­ program along the border. However, the ization Act MARIO BIAGGI scribed in paragraph (3)(A)(iii). OF NEW YORK employable. As workers are displaced by eco­ nomic change, they need to be aware of new "(3) A State shall be eligible to receive its IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES allotment under subsection (e) if it- career opportunities and have ready access to Tuesday, March 3, 1987 "(A) includes in a State plan submitted to programs which will provide the upgraded in­ the Secretary under section 306 a descrip­ Mr. BIAGGI. Mr. Speaker, today I am proud tellectual skills required by these new opportu­ tion of- to be introducing legislation to improve Ameri­ nities. Education agencies and institutions "(i) the requirements for State approval can competitiveness through grants for work­ must work in partnership with business, indus­ of funding of a program under paragraph place literacy programs. This bill, which try. and labor to provide the education and (2)(A); amends the Adult Education Act, will assist in training options required for adaptation and "(ii) the procedures under which applica­ tions for such funding may be submitted; developing programs simultaneously address­ change within the new economy. and ing adult literacy, basic skills, and intellectual Our goals should be to upgrade literacy so "(iii) the method by which the State will development in the work force. This program that the 1980's work force is intellectually obtain annual third-party evaluation of stu­ will be a potent tool in improving adult literacy equipped and motivated in their current em­ dent achievement in, and overall effective­ while also stimulating the productivity of the ployment and at the same time provide a work ness of services provided by, all programs work force and the national economy. force that can adapt to jobs in the next which receive funding out of a grant made Quite simply, this Nation is facing perhaps decade. This approach will provide employed to the State under this section; and the most severe trade crisis in our history. We individuals more tools to move to better jobs, "(B) satisfies the requirements of section 306(a). speak of our trade problems in terms of unfair thus freeing positions to be filled by unem­ "(b) PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS.-Programs foreign trade practices and world economic ployed and lesser skilled persons. funded under subsection (a)(2)(A) shall be conditions, both of which we have limited con­ In closing, I wish to underscore the impor­ designed to improve the productivity of the trol over. Yet I believe we are losing sight of tance of this legislation in addressing the im­ workforce of a State through improvement the most important factor in influencing Ameri­ mediate, pressing, and specific needs of both of literacy skills needed in the workplace ca's competitive posture in world trade-the employers and employees, thus benefiting our by- role of our Nation's educational system. We Nation as a whole. At this time, I wish to "(A) providing adult literacy and other must address the most pressing needs of our insert the full text of this bill in the RECORD. I basic skills services and activities; work force by providing educational services "(B) providing adult secondary education urge all of my colleagues to give this measure services and activities which may lead to the which develop intellectually and technically their careful consideration. It is an initiative completion of a high school diploma or its skilled people who can function effectively whose time has definitely come. While our so­ equivalent; within a rapidly changing economy and who ciety will not collapse tomorrow from a lack of "(C) meeting the literacy needs of adults can adapt to the ever-changing environment adequate literacy skills, our competitive stat- with limited English proficiency; March 3, 1987 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 4691 "(D) upgrading or updating basic skills of SEC. 3. DEFINITIONS. by Mr. Conable at the conference was espe­ adult workers in accordance with changes in Section 303 of the the Adult Education cially heartening: workplace requirements, technology, prod­ Act <20 U.S.C. 1201 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following: And we plan to double our lending for ucts, or processes; population, health and nutrition activities. "(E) improving the competency of adult "(k) The term 'community-based organiza­ tion' has the meaning given such term in By 1990 we expect to have projects in about workers in speaking, listening, reasoning, 50 countries, with approximately 12-14 new and problem solving; or section 4(5) of the Job Training Partnership Act (21 U.S.C. 1501 et seq.). operations per year. Lending for population, "(F) providing education counseling, health and nutrition could reach $500 mil­ transportation, and non-working hours child "(1) The term 'private industry council' means the private industry council estab­ lion per year, about twice our level in 1984/ care services to adult workers while they lished under section 102 of the Job Training 85. participate in a program funded under sub­ Partnership Act <21U.S.C.1501 et seq.). I intend to continue to work with my col­ section <2)(A). "(c) PROGRAM .APPLICATIONS.-An applica­ leagues to help the World Bank to make tion to receive funding for a program out of WORLD BANK PRESIDENT these goals a reality. a grant made to a State under subsection BARBER CONABLE ADDRESSES For the benefit of my colleagues, the full (a)( 1) shall- THE SAFE MOTHERHOOD CON­ text of World Bank President Barber Con­ "(!) be submitted jointly by- FERENCE IN KENYA able's address follows: " a business, industry, or labor organi­ ADDRESS BY BARBER B. CONABLE, PRESIDENT, zation, or private industry council; and WORLD BANK "(B) a State educational agency, local edu­ HON. TONY P. HALL Thank you, Minister. Mr. President. Your cational agency, institution of higher educa­ OF OHIO Excellencies. Ladies and Gentlemen. tion, or school (including an employment IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Sometimes we forget that development is and training agency or community-based or­ Tuesday, March 3, 1987 the work of women as well as men. ganization>. We meet today to reaffirm that simple "(2) set forth the respective roles of each Mr. HALL of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, World Bank truth and to act on it. member of the partnership; and President Barber Conable delivered a land­ The Safe Motherhood Conference recog­ "(3) be submitted to the State educational mark address to the Safe Motherhood Confer­ nizes a reality so basic that it has been easy agency in the time and manner and contain ence in Nairobi, Kenya, on February 10, 1987. to overlook. We have come together to such additional information as such agency In his speech, he called for a worldwide cam­ remedy that oversight. may require. paign to reduce by half the number of women But we are not here just to publicize a "(d) DIRECT GRANTS.-If a State is not eli­ who die in pregnancy or childbirth by the year problem. We are here to attack it, to save lives and to build better ones. gible for a grant under subsection the 2000. Secretary shall use the State's allotment Thanks to the vision and hospitality of under subsection <2> to make direct To help achieve this goal, Mr. Conable our host, the Government of Kenya, we can grants to applicants in that State who are called for a joint effort by developing coun­ put our shared resources of knowledge and qualified to teach literacy skills needed in tries, the World Bank, other donors, and non­ experience to the service of women's health. the workplace. governmental organizations and private Thanks to the support of the World "(e) STATE ALLOTMENTS.-(1) The Federal groups. In order to move the work of the con­ Health Organization, the United Nations share of expenditures for programs in a ference beyond rhetoric and into action, he Fund for Population Activities, the U.N. De­ State funded under subsection <2HA> velopment Program and all the other announced that the World Bank plans to es­ donors, we can make this Conference the shall be paid from a State's allotment under tablish a Safe Motherhood Fund under the beginning of a new commitment to common this subsection. management of the World Health Organization decency and common sense. "(2) From the sum appropriated for each to undertake operational research that will Common decency tells us that it is intoler­ fiscal year under subsection (f) the Secre­ support the development of country programs able that 1,400 women die every day in the tary shall allot- and projects in the maternal health field. The process of carrying or delivering their chil­ " $25,000 to each of American Samoa, dren. And common sense tells us that those Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, the Bank plans a contribution of $1 million toward the proposed 3-year budget of $5 million. needless deaths waste not only precious Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands, and lives but precious human resources. the Virgin Islands; and In his statement, the World Bank President All over the world women are the sustain­ "(B) to each remaining State an amount outlined a commitment by that institution to ing force of families, communities, nations. which bears the same ratio to the remainder programs that will have a direct, positive In the Third World women must also be of such sum as- impact on women in the poorest nations. As full, forceful partners in sustaining develop­ '.'(i) the number of adults in the State who Mr. Conable correctly observed, "The women ment. do not have a certificate of graduation from of the Third World are the poorest of the poor, It is appropriate that we acknowledge this a school providing secondary education (or but their work can make the difference be­ truth in Africa. For somewhere on this con­ its equivalent) and who are not currently re­ tinent, sometime between 140,000 and quired to be enrolled in schools in the State, tween poverty and hope." Mr. Conable cited numerous examples of 280,000 years ago, some biologists believe bears to · there lived a woman whom they call Eve "(ii) the number of such adults in all how women in the developing world can and see as a common ancestor of all human­ States. become productive, and through their produc­ ity. If so, her chromosomes are the shared "(3) At the end of each fiscal year the por­ tivity, enhance the quality of life for their fami­ inheritance of everyone living today. tion of any State's allotment for that fiscal lies and for their nation. He made it clear that They link us each to one another. They year which- the World Bank will be significantly involved in make us not just "riders on the earth to­ "(A) exceeds 10 percent of the total allot­ issues affecting women in the Third World: gether, brothers on that bright loveliness in ment for the State under paragraph <2) for Through the Bank's advisory, lending and the eternal cold," but brothers and sisters the fiscal year; and research efforts, we will place far more em­ with a single family history and a single des­ "JACK KEMP ON STATE'S OB­ Carter's representative to the region; and tions, from the news media, schools and uni­ STRUCTION OF THE PRES!- Phil Habib's services were retained. versities, even from the theater. But the DENT'S POLICIES Today, in the wake of the Iran controver­ effort that poor women make themselves to sy, renewed opposition on the Hill and take charge of their productive and repro­ dismay among the Contra leadership, U.S. ductive lives is what will matter the most. HON. JIM COURTER policy toward Central America again is at a Throughout the developing world, women OF NEW JERSEY crossroads. To sustain support for the president's aspire to become full partners with men in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES creating strong and productive societies. De­ well-established policy of support for the re­ velopment programs must help realize this Tuesday, March 3, 1987 sistance, our State Department should be describing publicly the minimum conditions aspiration by supplying the tools to help Mr. COURTER. Mr. Speaker, nothing could women help themselves. Through educa­ for a negotiated transition from Commu­ be more clear than the fact that "diplomacy nism to democracy in Nicaragua. tion, .better opportunities, higher earning must be a tool of national strategy, not its capacity and control over their own earn­ Our officials charged with executing that rival." And yet nothing is so clearly visible at policy should be outlining the monthly re­ ings, we can ensure greater dignity and pro­ porting process by which the United States ductivity for women, thus fostering sensible present as the Department of State's intransi­ gence in the face of Presidential policy sup­ would monitor the departure of Cuban and decisions about child-bearing and health Soviet colonial forces, the dismantling of care and guaranteeing that the next genera­ porting several of the foreign democratic re­ sistence movements. the secret police, and the re-estabJishment tion will be a happier, healthier one. of political and religious freedoms and the Unhappily, the reverse is also true. Fami­ In a strong editorial of February 20, our col­ rule of law. lies where mothers die in childbirth are league from New York, Mr. JACK KEMP, has Instead, just this week, Contra leader families that disintegrate. Communities argued for renewing the primacy of policy over Adolfo Calero was quietly forced to resign. where women are treated as expendable are bureaucracy, and guaranteeing that America's Mr. Calero has served as the political com­ communities that waste vital resources. embattled friends abroad receive diplomatic, mander of the resistance army in the north Families, communities and nations that as well as military support, for their fight is our and the only member of the United Nicara­ help provide for women's health are provid­ own. guan Opposition political directorate that ing wisely for their own future. I think all my colleagues would benefit from commanded the FDN's loyalty. The resigna­ Almost 200 years ago, the great English considering the advice of the gentleman from tion of such a distinguished and determined philosopher and reformer, Mary Wollstone­ leader can bring comfort only to Sandinis­ craft, wrote that "progress in human virtue New York. His essay appeared in the Wash­ tas-and to those who value accommodation and improvement in knowledge" depended ington Times. over victory. But Mr. Calero was not the on women being "more rationally educat­ STATE VS. THE PRESIDENT State Department's leader of choice, so they ed." Mary Wollstonecraft, who died in child­ Soviet Union. LIFE AT THE UNITED NATIONS in a few extra dollars now and then to prevent Their mandate is ill-served by officials their vote from being taken away. The Soviet who view arms control agreements as intrin­ HON. GERALD B.H. SOLOMON Union has refined this practice to an art form. sic goods instead of implements of our na­ They have carried huge arrearages for many tional defense, and who counsel that the OF NEW YORK IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES years-and my study places them at 196.66 Soviet Union will not be a threat so long as percent, dangerously close to the 200-percent we follow the path of accommodation. Tuesday, March 3, 1987 Dissenting voices are a necessary, healthy threshold-but they always stave off losing element in the policymaking apparatus of a Mr. SOLOMON. Mr. Speaker, ever since their vote by giving a few extra dollars. democracy. They challenge assumptions, Congress took decisive action to withhold part But regardless of what the exact figures force more careful thinking and fuller expo­ of our country's financial support to the United may be, my study conclusively shows two sition of the chosen policy course. But when Nations, a deafening wail has gone up from things: the dissenters manage to substitute their United Nations headquarters. Accusing the First, it shows the relative weight of accu­ opinion for the president's policy, then the United States of trying to bankrupt the organi­ mulated arrearages against the size of the fi­ process no longer serves the people who zation, the United Nations and its acolytes nancial contribution each country is to make. elected the chief executive. In that event, major personnel changes have missed the whole point. Congressional And in this regard, the United States is far may be required to ensure that the presi­ action to withhold a portion of our financial down on the list. dent's policies are faithfully implemented. contribution was aimed at inducing the United Second, it clearly demonstrates that unpaid For no amount of skill nor experience nor Nations to take the necessary financial and bills have become a way of life at the United good intentions can overcome this fact: no administrative reforms without which the Nations. The recent American withholdings do March 3, 1987 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 4695 not represent some kind of unprecedented CUMUlATIVE ARREARAGES AS A PERCENTAGE OF 1986 ceived a book titled "A Uniquely Jewish List: event in the history of the organization. The ASSESSMENTS-Continued The Refuseniks of Russia." This book con­ truth is that many other countries have been tains the names of 11,000 individuals who doing it a lot longer than we have. Percent· have repeatedly applied for, and been denied, I ask that my study showing accumulated age permission to emigrate from the Soviet Union. arrearages as a percentage of 1986 assess­ Kenya ...... 17.32 These people are the core of the Refusenik ments appear at this point in the RECORD. Djibouti .. . 16.56 group in the Soviet Union, but they are only a France...... 14.83 The material follows: United Arab Emirates ...... 14.81 small fraction of the number of Jews who Indonesia ...... 13.98 have applied for permission to emigrate. Since Japan ...... 12.45 CUMUlATIVE ARREARAGES AS A PERCENTAGE OF 1986 United Kingdom ... . 12.34 1968, a total of 643, 765 people have request­ ASSESSMENTS Cameroon 11.98 ed exit visas. This number exceeds the total Sudan. 9.78 Guinea ...... 9.76 population of my congressional district by Percent· Fiji ...... 9.63 more than 100,000 people. Of these requests, age Saudi Arabia .. . 8.72 Italy ...... 8.52 266,899 have been granted. This means that Tunisia ... _ 6.79 over 370,000 people still remain trapped South Africa .. ... 912.44 Ireland ...... 6.52 Poland 331.18 New Zealand .. . 6.50 inside the Soviet Union, denied the right to Vietnam 329.26 Portugal .. 6.33 Guinea-Bissau ... 320.46 Rwanda ...... 6.28 freely practice their religion and denied per­ Benin ...... 320.14 Belize ...... 5.89 mission to enjoy that freedom elsewhere. Romania .. 319.31 Seychelles .. . 5.83 Nicaragua ...... 319.30 Malawi ...... 4.19 Jews in the Soviet Union face a no-win situ­ 319.24 Botswana ...... 3.99 ation. The teaching of Hebrew and the study ~~~rac~·e·~ .::: ...... 318.26 Suriname 3.99 Equatorial Guinea ...... 31506 Bangladesh ...... 3.95 of Judaism are strictly forbidden under Soviet St. Lucia ...... 309.25 India ...... 3.57 law. This is true despite the fact that other El Salvador ...... 302.09 Zambia ...... _ 3.10 Liberia. 272.60 Samoa ... . 2.78 ethnic and religious groups are allowed and Lebanon ...... 267 .52 Oman ...... 2.55 even encouraged to study and preserve their Sierra Leone ...... 262.85 Mexico ...... 2.39 Peru ...... 261.20 2.35 cultural traditions. Jews who apply for exit Dominican Republic ...... 249.29 ~r~: :: .. . 2.34 visas face the prospect of immediate dismis­ Central African Republic .. . 240.46 Barbados ...... 1.58 Dominica ...... 230.28 Malaysia 1.58 sal from their jobs and are then able to find Comoros .. . 221.13 Venezuela .. . 1.58 work only as low-skilled laborers. 217.00 Sri Lanka ...... 1.43 ~~~:~~ : ...... 208.05 1.37 In the current spirit of Glasnost, the Soviet Iran ...... 206.13 ~h~~~s : : :: ::::::::: ::::::::::::::::······························ ·· ··············· .96 authorities have released a few prominent dis­ Guatemala .. . 201.67 Nepal ...... 81 Soviet Union 196.66 Swaziland ... . .49 sidents. However, the numbers of Jews al­ Niger ...... 193.64 Burma ...... 48 lowed to emigrate has not increased greatly Ukrainian SSR...... 193.30 Chile ...... 48 St. Christopher /Nevis ... 193.11 Lesotho ...... 24 nor has internal persecution of Jews de­ Israel...... 191.30 Kuwait ... .14 Byelorussian SSR ...... 189.11 Uganda ...... 12 creased. In 1979, over 51,000 Jews were al­ Libya ...... 182.49 Spain ...... 06 lowed to leave the Soviet Union. In 1986, no 179.57 Pakistan ...... 03 more than 1,000 were issued exit visas . ~:~a~~~e/Priiici·i>e ::::::::::·:···· 178.97 ~~~:ta· :: .01 East Germany .. . 175.39 ···· ·· ·································· ···:: ::: ::::::::::::::: ...... I .00 The Kremlin has been using the status of Qatar...... 173.05 refuseniks as a political bargaining chip. Con­ Czechoslovakia ...... 168.09 1 Australia 's arrearages are only $4. Grenada ...... 164.68 gress must emphasize its commitment that Antigua/Barbuda ...... 160.75 Cape Verde .. 149.27 Countries with no arrearages: the status of Soviet Jews remains an impor­ Congo. 146.13 Austria, Bahamas, Bahrain, Belgium, tant criteria in assessing United States-Soviet Zaire 144.42 Brunei. relations. Burkina Faso .. 141.14 Canada, China, Denmark, Ethiopia, Fin­ Mauritania ...... 139.16 Syria ...... 131.73 land. Burundi ...... 129.71 West Germany, Greece, Iceland, Jordan, Mongolia 128.57 Luxembourg. TERRORIST FIREARMS Laos ... .. 126.87 Turkey ...... 121.09 Netherlands, Papua New Guinea, Senegal, Hungary ...... 119.01 Singapore, Sweden, Thailand. Somalia ... 118.45 HON. ROBERT J. MRAZEK Bolivia ...... 114.96 Solomon Islands .. . 113.93 OF NEW YORK Panama ...... 108.97 THE PLIGHT OF SOVIET JEWS Maldives...... 107.58 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Togo ...... 107.44 Bulgaria ...... 105.11 HON. GEORGEJ.HOCHBRUECKNER Tuesday, March 3, 1987 Uruguay . 104.55 Chad ...... 101.18 OF NEW YORK Mr. MRAZEK. Mr. Speaker, I would like to Bhutan .. . 97.70 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES request that the following letter from the Air Mali ...... 97 .63 Mauritius ...... 94 .58 Tuesday, March 3, 1987 Transport Association be reprinted in the CON­ Tanzania ...... 94 .24 GRESSIONAL RECORD. I believe that this letter Brazil 84 .20 Mr. HOCHBRUECKNER. Mr. Speaker, today Argentina ... . 76.18 I would like to publicly command Lynn Singer accurately corrects some false impressions Madagascar ...... 75.62 left by the National Rifle Association. The Costa Rica ...... 70 04 and the people who work with her on the Nigeria ...... 66.22 letter follows: Zimbabwe...... 65.66 Long Island Committee for Soviet Jewry. United States ...... 65.34 These people work tirelessly on the behalf of AIR TRANSPORT Albania ...... 64.78 Soviet Jews. Their efforts, unfortunately, are ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, Yugoslavia ...... 63.24 Washington, DC, February 26, 1987. Trinidad/Tobago ...... 55.70 rewarded infrequently. This past Friday, how­ St. Vincent/Grenadines .. . 49.91 DEAR MEMBER OF CONGRESS: The National Honduras .. . 48.93 ever, they were able to share the joy of Lev Rifle Association recently sent you a Iraq ...... 45.77 Blitshtein and his family. The Blitshteins first letter attacking two bills introduced in the Gabon .. . 45.23 Ecuador. 43.15 applied for permission to emigrate in 197 4. At lOOth Congress to assist in the fight against Philippines ...... 42.98 that time Lev Blitshtein was denied a visa on international terrorism. H.R. 84, introduced Colombia ...... 42 56 by Rep. Biaggi and H.R. 1002, introduced by Algeria . 36.60 the grounds that, as an administrator in the Mozambique ...... 32.79 meat and dairy ministry, he was privy to State Rep. Mrazek, would prohibit the importa­ North Yemen ...... 32.50 secrets. Finally, over 12 years after he first tion and domestic manufacturer of plastic Cote d'Ivoire ...... 32.12 firearms that pass undetected through air­ Haiti ...... 31.57 applied for permission to leave, an exit visa Morocco ...... 29.45 port security systems. Jamaica ...... 26.61 was granted in early February. We write on behalf of the nation's airlines South Yemen ...... 25.11 Lev Blitshtein is but one of the over to rebut the NRA's completely erroneous Angola ...... 19.23 Vanuatu ...... 18.63 370,000 Jews who have applied for permis­ statements that the problem is not "fire­ Afghanistan ...... 18.38 sion to leave the Soviet Union. Recently I re- arms, be they plastic or steel ...", but the 4696 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS March 3, 1987 need for " ... improved methods of screen­ legislation would have required manufacturers tal audio recording device that does not con­ ing". and importers of blank tapes and recording tain a copy-code scanner or (2) any device, The record of the U.S. airlines' screening equipment to pay a royalty tax on their prod­ product, or service that renders inoperative system over the past 13 years speaks for ucts. The proposed tape tax has strong oppo­ a copy-code scanner. Section 3(b) makes it itself-it is the model for the rest of the unlawful to render inoperative a copy-code world. Here are some facts that the NRA nents, however, who argue that tapers of un­ scanner. A copy-code scanner is an electron­ failed to mention: copyrighted material would also be required to ic circuit built into the recording mecha­ Over 7 billion persons screened. pay. nism of an audio recording device which Almost 9 billion carry-on items inspected. Our legislation seeks a technological solu­ causes the device to stop taping when it de­ Over 36,000 firearms detected and 15,000 tion to a technological problem. It requires all tects a certain signal encoded in recordings. related arrests made, and DAT machines shipped in interstate com­ Under Section 4(a), any person aggrieved At least 117 hijackings or related crimes merce to contain a copy-code scanner. This by a violation of the Act, or an appropriate prevented. special electronic chip is one of two elements officer or agency of the United States, may The government and industry are con­ bring a.civil action in district court. The lan­ stantly striving to make this excellent of a new technology developed by CBS called guage of Section 4(a) is a typical "standing" record even better. What we don't want to copy coding. The second element, the en­ provision intended to provide a remedy for do is to make the task more difficult than it coder, is a small electronic device that can anyone harmed by a violation, including already is. Reasonable controls over the encode any master recording by intermittently songwriters, artists, music publishers, record availability of firearms that cannot readily removing from the music a tiny sliver of companies and even competing manufactur­ be detected by state-of-the-art methods and sound. This notch embedded in the recording ers of digital audio recorders. Under Section equipment currently in use will prevent does not affect the quality of the music, nor is 4(b), an aggrieved party may elect either weapons technology from outpacing detec­ it audible to listeners. But when the notch is the actual damages suffered as a result of tion technology. the violation or an award of statutory dam­ We believe the NRA's response to the pro­ detected by the scanner, recordings cannot ages. posed legislation disregards the best inter­ be copied. Section 4(b)(2) gives the court discretion ests of all Americans, the more than 400 As some of my colleagues know, DAT ma­ to determine the amount of statutory dam­ million annual air travellers and particular­ chines and tapes, like most premium blank ages. The minimum award has been set at ly those who fly frequently. We urge you to tape and recording machines, are manufac­ $1,000 to provide a sufficiently strong deter­ cosponsor H.R. 84 and H.R. 1002. tured in Japan. The American music industry rent to violators and an equally strong in­ Sincerely, has tried to reach an agreement with these centive to private enforcers. The maximum WILLIAM J. BURHOP, companies, but the Japanese refuse to in­ award has been set at either $10 multi­ Senior Vice President, plied by the number of devices or products clude the copy-code scanners in the new ma­ Government Affairs. involved in the violation or two times chines. The financial gain enjoyed by these the cumulative retail value of the services Japanese manufacturers will come directly out involved in the violation, to provide a ADVANCES IN DIGITAL AUDIO of the pockets of creators and owners of intel­ remedy that corresponds to the severity of RECORDING DEVICES lectual property. the violation. As the world's leading exporter of music, Section 4(e) allows criminal prosecution HON. HENRY A. WAXMAN the United States should act first to ensure for violations of Section 3Ca) that are com­ the continued viability of one of the most com­ mitted knowingly, willfully, and for pur­ OF CALIFORNIA poses of direct or indirect commercial ad­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES petitive industries in the world. By depriving vantage or private financial gain. No crimi­ Tuesday, March 3, 1987 the music industry of copyright protections nal liability attaches to an individual who and the full benefit of its creative work, we are bypasses, removes, or deactivates a copy­ Mr. WAXMAN. Mr. Speaker, today I am threatening the future production of the quality code scanner in violation of Section 3Cb). joined by my colleagues JIM COOPER, CARLOS and diversity of music that has become a hall­ Section 5 authorizes the Secretary of MOORHEAD, HOWARD BERMAN, DON SUND­ mark of American tradition. Without protection, Commmerce to issue such rules and regula­ QUIST, and BRUCE MORRISON in introducing seed money for new creative works and for tions as may be necessary to exempt certain legislation that responds to the imminent entry subsidizing the cost of recordings that lack digital audio recording devices from the re­ quirements of the Act. Under such exemp­ of digital audio tape [DAT] machines in the mass appeal will dry up. United States. These machines-which are tions, businesses with a legitimate need We are asking very little of DAT manufac­ (such as manufacturers of prerecorded DAT capable of making master copy quality record­ turers. The cost of the semiconductor chip is cassettes or radio stations) may obtain re­ ings with home stereo equipment-will exacer­ expected to be less than a dollar when pro­ cording devices without copy-code scanners. bate the already significant problem of unau­ duced in mass quantities. This cost is insignifi­ Section 6 provides that the Act shall thorized tapings of copyrighted recordings. cant when weighed against the alternative of remain in effect for a period of three years. If Congress does not act quickly, the cre­ leaving the intellectual property of creative art­ ators and owners of copyrighted works will be ists unprotected. In addition, our bill shall only working in an unfair system that causes them LEGISLATION IN RESPONSE TO remain in effect for 3 years after enactment. THE THREAT OF DAT MACHINES serious economic harm. And consumers who Congress has struggled with the ethical and might anticipate a short-term benefit from DAT legal questions of home taping and copyright will soon find serious long-term conse­ protection for many years. We must devise HON. JIM COOPER quences: less original music produced, less di­ laws to accommodate new and sophisticated OF TENNESSEE versity, and less competition. technologies that currently challenge the pro­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES To understand the threat DAT poses we tection of intellectual property rights. We have Tuesday, March 3, 1987 must first look at the impact courrent record­ an opportunity to set the ground rules for DAT ing equipment has had on the music industry. machines now before they are introduced to Mr. COOPER. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to Cassette recorders were first introduced more the U.S. market. join with Congressmen HENRY A. WAXMAN, than 1O years ago; since then blank tape The genius of the technological solution we CARLOS J. MOORHEAD, and others in introduc­ sales have grown 345 percent. Millions of propose, which is reprinted and summarized ing a bill which would mandate that DAT ma­ Americans now tape the equivalent of hun­ below, is that it allows consumers to enjoy the chines transported in interstate commerce dreds of millions of albums each year, costing fruits of developing technology while it pro­ contain a copy-code scanner chip which the recording industry approximately $1.5 bil­ tects the intellectual property rights of cre­ makes it possible to control unauthorized lion annually in lost sales. ators and copyright owners. I urge all my col­ taping of copyrighted music recordings. We DAT machines will encourage even more leagues to join us in supporting this effort. can now ensure that American music creators home taping, rendering intellectual property SUMMARY OF THE DIGITAL AUDIO RECORDER and copyright owners, who produce the most rights meaningless. The economic losses to ACT OF 1987 popular music in the world, are paid for their the music industry will continue to climb, and Section 3Ca) of the Digital Audio Recorder work like other workers in this country. incentives to create will continue to shrink. Act of 1987 makes it unlawful to manufac­ Let me state at the outset that we are not To compensate creators and owners for ture, assemble, or offer for sale, resale, introducing this bill as a panacea for the home their financial losses from home taping, past lease, or distribution in commerce 0) a digi- taping issue in general. It is my belief that the March 3, 1987 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 4697 solution to the digital home taping problem the intellectual property rights of the music in­ tion and the Department of Defense. Today I must ultimately be developed under the copy­ dustry has emerged with the advent of digital am reintroducing this legislation and urging my right laws. Thus, the bill contains a 3-year audio technology [DAT] machines, the tape colleagues to support it. sunset provision so as to preserve the status version of compact disc technology. Like the The Federal Hospital System Sharing Act quo until the Congress has the opportunity to CD, it carries sound frequency information in was originally part of the Grace Caucus legis­ consider a comprehensive solution to the the form of a digital signal, which is laser lative package introduced last June. This home taping problem. read. Grace Commission proposal allows all eligible The advent of DAT machines not only im­ These machines will revolutionize existing recipients of VA or DOD health care, including pinges upon the intellectual property rights of taping technology. With DAT, the distinction dependents, retirees, or survivors, to receive creators and owners, but it affects the U.S. between originals and copies will no longer that care from either VA or DOD facilities. balance of trade as well. To our knowledge, exist as all will sound alike and all will have Under current law, VA or DOD hospitals may all DAT machines will be manufactured perfect sound fidelity. only share health care resources covering pri­ abroad. We know of no American companies The bill we introduce today incorporates a mary beneficiaries. planning to manufacture these devices. new engineering invention which makes it In most major urban areas, there are typi­ Japanese manufacturers are expected to possible for consumers to enjoy the benefits cally numerous Federal hospitals. Greater offer DAT machines in Japan in March or April of DAT technology without violating the intel­ sharing of equipment, personnel, lab services, of this year. These machines could be avail­ lectual property rights of creators and copy­ and beds would reduce some of the duplica­ able in the U.S. market as early as this right owners. The "copy-coding" solution pro­ tion that currently exists. Greater savings can summer or fall. Therefore, it is imperative that vides a means by which to control unauthor­ be realized by reducing the need to build new we act now before the practice of home ized taping of copyrighted musical recordings. facilities or purchase new equipment. taping on DAT machines develops into a viru­ With this invention, prerecorded music can Furthermore, the Federal Hospital System lent new form. be encoded with an inaudible signal capable Sharing Act corrects flaws in the 1982 Veter­ We recognize competition in trade as part of being read by a special electronic scanning ans' Administration and Defense Department of the American way. But inventing a machine chip installed in DAT machines. Copyrighted Health Resources Sharing and Emergency which enables people to take another's prod­ music that is encoded would not be able to be Operations Act (P.L. 97-174). The 1982 law uct without paying for it is not competition. taped. only extended sharing authority to cover pri­ The technological solution to the problem One of the most attractive features of this mary beneficiaries, and does not include de­ posed by DAT machines requires that the legislation is that it offers a marketplace solu­ pendents, retirees, or survivors. If Federal Congress enact legislation to require hardware tion to the digital home taping problem. Once hospital sharing is to be effective, it must in­ manufacturers to install copy-code scanners Congress has enacted legislation requiring clude all eligible recipients of VA or DOD in DAT machines which are shipped in inter­ manufacturers and importers to include copy­ health care. state commerce. Nations throughout the world code scanners in their machines, no further Federal hospital sharing will not reduce the are already moving to protect their creative governmental involvement is necessary. In­ quality of services currently provided by VA communities. But the United States, the home stead, the marketplace will take over. and DOD facilities. GAO agrees with Grace of the most creative community in the world Indeed, that is why the Reagan administra­ Commission findings that increased sharing of and the source of one-half of the world's tion, which shares our concern over the audio hospital resources will reduce costs and music, has done nothing. We must act now to home taping problem, has advocated the use streamline duplicative services without ad­ protect the American music industry, which is of the CBS copy-code system. The White versely affecting the delivery of those serv­ one of the few industries in the United States House's competitiveness initiative contains a ices. that returns a positive trade balance. provision very similar to the bill we introduce Hospital sharing is widely and successfully The bill sends a clear message to the Japa­ today. In the words of the administration, used in the private sector to reduce unneces­ nese manufacturers of DAT machines and to Unauthorized reproduction of copyrighted sary duplication and waste. Over two-thirds of their government. The message is simple: The works significantly diminishes the value of all private sector hospitals now share one or United States will not provide a market for copyright protection. Technological ad­ more services or facilities. In a study of a 25- vances in digital recording devices • • • will their new technology unless and until these increase the incentive for consumer copying hospital sharing arrangement in St. Paul/Min­ machines are equipped with technological pro­ and exacerbate the adverse effect of unau­ neapolis, more than $100,000 a year alone tections for American creators and copyright thorized reproduction on copyright owners. was saved in medical supply purchasing. The owners. Technological advances, however, have successes of the private sector can and The introduction of DAT presents a rare op­ also provided a solution to the difficult should be replicated in the Federal hospital portunity for us to write on a clean slate. We problem of permitting copyright holders to system. should implement the interim solution to the recognize the benefits from their creative At a time when health care budgets in the digital home taping problem proposed here activities while allowing authorized or unop­ VA and DOD have increased over 400 per­ posed reproduction of audio works. The before severe, incremental damage is caused availability of technology to eliminate unau­ cent during the past decade, the Federal Hos­ by this new product. We urge the swift enact­ thorized reproduction of copyrighted audio pital System Sharing Act is a responsible ap­ ment of this simple and equitable legislative works distinguishes this situation from pre­ proach toward deficit reduction without ad­ response to the threat posed by the DAT ma­ vious attempts to resolve this problem. versely affecting the provision of veteran and chine. I believe that my colleagues and I have pro­ military health care. posed a reasonable interim solution to the The text of the Federal Hospital System Sharing Act follows: TECHNOLOGICAL ADVANCES IN audio home taping problem. I urge my col­ DIGITAL AUDIO RECORDING leagues to join us in this endeavor to protect H.R. 1355 DEVICES one of America's most precious industries. A bill to increase Government economy and efficiency and to reduce the deficit by im­ plementing a recommendation of the HON.CARLOSJ.MOORHEAD THE FEDERAL HOSPITAL President's Private Sector Survey on Cost OF CALIFORNIA SYSTEM SHARING ACT OF 1987 Control relating to the sharing of Veter­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ans' Administration and Department of Defense health-care resources Tuesday, March 3, 1987 HON. HARRIS W. FAWELL OF ILLINOIS Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Mr. MOORHEAD. Mr. Speaker, I am proud IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Representatives of the United States of to join my colleagues in introducing a bill America in Congress assembled, That, this which proposes a new technological approach Tuesday, March 3, 1987 Act may be cited as the "Federal Hospital to the audio home taping problem. Mr. FAWELL. Mr. Speaker, last year I intro­ System Sharing Act of 1986". Home taping has been fueled by the grow­ duced the Federal Hospital System Sharing PURPOSE ing availability of sophisticated recording Act to improve the delivery of health care SEC. 2. The purpose of this Act is to im­ equipment. Recently, a distinct new threat to services provided by the Veterans' Administra- prove the efficiency and reduce the costs of 4698 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS March 3, 1987 Veterans' Administration and Department which are American. Those who oppose this cessions on the President's strategic defense of Defense hospitals by expanding the au­ measure are simply telling the American initiative. thority to share health-care resources. people they do not want them to have the re­ Soviet leader Gorbachev has now publicly SHARING VETERANS' ADMINISTRATION AND DE- sources necessary to make an objective deci­ stated that he can accept an INF agreement PARTMENT OF DEFENSE HEALTH-CARE RE­ sion. which is not linked to reductions in strategic SOURCES Thousands of American jobs have been offensive systems or SDI. This should be seen SEc. 3. Section 501(d)(l) of title 38, taken away by foreign imports. If we in the as a positive result of the Reykjavik meeting. United States Code, is amended by striking out the second sentence and inserting in Congress are to stop this exodus and regain While I am heartened by this development, I lieu thereof the following: "Under any such our competitive position in the international am also aware that strict verification measures agreement, an individual who is eligible to marketplace, then I believe we need to let our for such an agreement must still be negotiat­ receive direct health care in a facility of one constituents help make the tough decisions. ed, and our European allies must not be vul­ agency that is a party to such a sharing The American people want to be involved and nerable to Soviet superiority in both conven­ agreement may be furnished health care at I believe this legislation will allow them the op­ tional forces and short-range intermediate nu­ a facility of another such agency that is a portunity to help our country grow. I urge you clear forces. party to the sharing agreement.". to cosponsor the Truth in Import Advertising Nonetheless, I am confident that verification (b) Section 5011(d)(3) of such title is amended by striking out "individuals who Act. and short-range nuclear systems problems are not primary beneficiaries of" and insert­ can be resolved and we can move ahead in ing in lieu thereof "beneficiaries of an the INF area. agency other than". KOREAN TRADE POLICY Finally, there is a lesson to be learned from Section 501l(g)(l) of such title is all this. Skeptics of the President's arms con­ amended to read as follows: HON. PHILIP M. CRANE trol policy have charged in the past that the "( 1) The term 'beneficiary' means a OF ILLINOIS Soviet Union would never agree to an arms person who is entitled by law to receive control agreement as long as the President direct health care furnished by the Veter­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES did not make concessions on SDI. They have ans' Administration or the Department of Tuesday, March 3, 1987 Defense.". been shown to be wrong. SDI is compatible Mr. CRANE. Mr. Speaker, a delegation of with arms control and General Secretary Gor­ Korean Government and business officials will bachev's statement proves it. TRUTH IN IMPORT soon arrive in the United States for a 13-day ADVERTISING ACT OF 1987 buying mission to purchase an estimated $2 billion in American-made goods, including A SALUTE TO THE SESQUICEN­ HON. JAMES A. TRAFICANT, JR. electronics, machinery, cotton, and passenger TENNIAL OF HAMBURG, PA OF OHIO aircraft. For the 1OOth Congress currently IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES grappling with the problem of America's com­ HON. GUS YATRON petitiveness in world markets, this buying mis­ Tuesday, March 3, 1987 OF PENNSYLVANIA sion is good news. To be competitive, Amer­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. TRAFICANT. Mr. Speaker, today I am ica must produce the best possible products. Tuesday, March 3, 1987 introducing legislation which will provide the Obviously, Korea believes that we do. American consumer the information needed to Led by Trade and Industry Minister Woong­ Mr. YATRON . Mr. Speaker, I rise today to make an objective decision on whether to pur­ Bae Aha, the Korean buying mission will visit pay tribute to the town of Hamburg, PA. chase foreign or domestic commodities. five United States cities, including Chicago, IL. Throughout 1987, Hamburg residents will be My bill, the Truth in Import Advertising Act The purpose of the mission is not only to celebrating the 150th anniversary of the of 1987 will require that all consumer com­ "Buy American" but also to provide in oppor­ town's incorporation in 1837. modities bear a label which discloses whether tunity for American businessmen to learn Hamburg's history actually predates its in­ the item was produced in the United States more about Korea's trade policies and to ex­ corporation. In 1732, the Minsi Tribe of the and what percentage of the items component plore new opportunities for two-way trade ex­ Delaware Indians granted deeds for the area parts are domestically produced. In addition, it pansion and investment. to Martin Kaercher, Sr. The early settlers will require that similar information be provided The United States is the largest customer of named the area after Bad Homburg, a in any television, radio, or print media adver­ Korean products. In 1986, Korea held a $7 bil­ German town near Frankfurt. In 1772, Martin tisements. lion trade surplus with the United States. How­ Kaercher, Jr., laid out the town on a plot of I introduced an almost identical bill, H.R. ever, realizing that trade with the United land bordering the Schuylkill River. In the en­ 3803, in the 99th Congress which was sup­ States is not one way, Korea opened up suing years, a mill and a furnace were estab­ ported by a bipartisan group of my House col­ import markets last year to various United lished and the town grew and prospered. leagues, as well as several labor and con­ States goods and services which had previ­ Because of its location on the Schuylkill sumer groups. ously been restricted. River, Hamburg soon became an important This legislation does not limit the quantity of Korea knows it cannot pursue a trade policy transportation center. With the construction of imported goods that may come into this coun­ that antagonizes the nation which consumes the Schuylkill Canal from 1816 to 1825, Ham­ try. Nor does it limit the amount of domestic 40 percent of its exports. The upcoming burg became a major boat-building and load­ content that a particular good can have. In­ buying mission is continuing evidence Korea's ing center for coal from the surrounding an­ stead, it puts the forces of the marketplace to desire to enhance United States-Korean trade thracite region. The importance of this role di­ work providing the consumer the resources relations and to remain a "fair-trading partner" minished as the railroads gradually replaced necessary to make an informed decision. I of the United States. boat traffic but the town continued to grow. In firmly believe that the scrutiny of the market­ 1837, the Borough of Hamburg was officially place, and the exacting eye of the American incorporated and a fire company and borough consumer, is the toughest test any commodity A POSITIVE ARMS CONTROL council were established soon thereafter with can face. However, this test can only work if DEVELOPMENT Daniel Sheiffley elected as the first president the American consumer has the proper infor­ of the council. By the turn of the century, mation. HON. WM. S. BROOMFIELD Hamburg was well-established as a local in­ I believe that American made goods and OF MICHIGAN dustrial center. services have received an undeserved reputa­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Hamburg grew at a stable and even pace tion as poor quality items, particularly with re­ throughout the early 20th century. Events of spect to automobiles and steel products. In Tuesday, March 3, 1987 importance include the town's centennial and addition, I am hearing from my constituents Mr. BROOMFIELD. Mr. Speaker, I think we the beginning of important flood control and others that the American people want to are all encouraged by recent reports that the projects in the 1940's. Because of its location, purchase American-made goods and want to Soviet Union is no longer holding intermediate Hamburg was periodically hard-hit by floods. be sure which goods are foreign made and nuclear forces hostage to United States con- The projects played an important role in com- March 3, 1987 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 4699 batting this threat and helped save lives and who continue to uphold the fine traditions of into the public school system which can only property during a number of heavy storms, in­ excellence at the State University of New improve our institutions of learning. cluding 1972's Hurricane Agnes. York Maritime College. We are all proud of But in a recent piece for the New York Post, In 1987, Hamburg continues as a flourishing you and your outstanding contributions to our Gregory Fossedal points out yet another industrial town in the Central Pennsylvania Nation! Here's wishing you smooth sailing. reason for establishing a system of education heartland. Hamburg enjoys a strong industrial vouchers: To allow parents to select the base and a citizenry that is dedicated, honest SINCLAIR COMMUNITY COLLEGE school whose policies on moral issues best and hard-working. The whole town has been AT 100 suit them. Mr. Fossedal insightfully points out anxiously awaiting the sesquicentennial cele­ that attempts to balance viewpoints on closely bration and a number of commemorative HON. TONY P. HALL held beliefs generally results in a lack of ethi­ events have been planned by the Sesquicen­ cal standards. Better to free school boards tennial Steering Committee, ably led by OF OHIO from the impossible burden of trying to please Thomas Confer, M. Domer Leibensperger, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES everyone and ending up pleasing none. I com­ Arlan Heckman, and Rosalie Bowers. I know Tuesday, March 3, 1987 mend the following to the attention of my col­ that all of my colleagues will join me in honor­ Mr. HALL of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, with all the leagues. ing the Borough of Hamburg on its 150th anni­ discussion these days about new educational [From the New York Post, Feb. 28, 19871 versary and in wishing all of its citizens contin­ initiatives, I wish to point out that many of our ued success and good fortune in the years to SEX ED TROUBLESOME? PICK ANOTHER older educational institutions are doing qite SCHOOL come. well instructing our citizens. One such institu­ tion is Sinclair Community College, within my (By Gregory A. Fossedal) Education Secretary William Bennett and THE AMERICA'S CUP district, which celebrates its 1OOth anniversary this year. Surgeon General C. Everett Koop called a CHALLENGE cease-fire recently in their war over how to The idea for an evening school in Dayton teach children to avoid AIDS. The calm, HON. MARIO BIAGGI came from David A. Sinclair, secretary of the however, is only temporary. YMCA. Its first classes were held for 55 stu­ Public and even some parochial schools OF NEW YORK dents in fall 1887. Two years later, enrollment are busily handing out condoms and other IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES jumped to 130. "safe sex" devices. Tuesday, March 3, 1987 From the beginning, the YMCA Evening Parents are preparing to protest on one School for Adults, as it was first known, tai­ side or the other, some arguing for a great Mr. BIAGGI. Mr. Speaker, recently, the expansion of sex education programs, President and a grateful and proud nation rec­ lored classes to meet the needs of local busi­ ness and workers. Sinclair teamed up with others proposing its abolition; some wanting ognized the skill, perseverence, and sports­ children with AIDS placed in quarantine, manship of the crew and support team of the Edwin L. Shuey, a graduate and former pro­ others demanding they be covered by civil 12-meter sailboat Stars & Stripes at the Amer­ fessor of Otterbein College. Their philosophy rights laws. ica's Cup races off Fremantle, Australia. for the new school was: "Find the need and If Koop and Bennett, two of Ronald Rea­ What has not been adequately publicized is endeavor to meet it." gan's most committed advisers, can't find a the part played by the State University of New In the following years, the school offered common approach, imagine what local PTA meetings are going to look like. York Maritime College at Fort Schuyler­ academic, business, technical, trade, and physical education courses. At one time, it There is, however, a way to avoid much of which is located within my congressional dis­ the bitterness: by converting to an educa­ trict in the Bronx. even had a law school. After several name changes, in 1948 the school adopted the tion voucher system. To begin with, the Stars & Stripes was Under a voucher system, parents would christened at Fort Schuyler before she left for name of its founder. In 1959, Sinclair became simply receive a slip of paper, redeemable trials in Hawaii where the big surf and high independent of the YMCA. for cash by a certified school. Armed with winds are similar to the conditions on the offi­ A public community college since 1966, Sin­ the voucher, the parents could go to a local cial course in Australia. clair has grown to an enrollment of more than school of their choice-public or private­ Just as he did in 1983, Dennis Conner had 17,000. Under the presidency of Dr. David and enroll their children. Ponitz, Sinclair has set its sights on becoming The school hands its vouchers back to the help from Suny Maritime College graduates. government for reimbursement. Instead of His team-one crew included Scott Vogel, class the best community college in the country. Sinclair is well on its way to that goal. Last having to lobby the local school board, par­ of 1982, as the bowman and Bill Trenkle, ents could find a school whose policies al­ class of 1980, as port tailer. The team-two year, Sinclair received three National Project ready suit them. backup crew included Dory Street Vogel, class Excellence Awards. Unfortunately, the Reagan administration of 1985, who was the navigator. She is the The college will spend 1987 celebrating its decided last year not to push for a plan pro­ wife of Scott Vogel. achievements over the past century. And if I posed by Bennett which would have set up a His support group included John Wenz, know Dave Ponitz, Sinclair is also going to trial voucher program for handicapped stu­ dents only. class of 1980, who was the skipper of the 64- spend this year planning another century of achievement. Instead, Reagan ordered Gary Bauer, now foot tender Betsy. his chief adviser on domestic policy, to focus Another husband-and-wife team from the on the trendy crusade against drugs. Maritime College was Richard and Dotty Che­ ANOTHER GOOD REASON TO Now, as AIDS provokes violent conflict at sebrough. Richard was in charge of the chase SUPPORT EDUCATION VOUCH­ school meetings around the country, is the boats; and, while he is not an alumnus, he ERS time to propose a full-fledged, national was the sailing coach and waterfront director voucher plan, aided with federal funds and at Fort Schuyler for about 1O years. His wife, run by the states. HON. JIM COURTER Under a voucher system the AIDS-in­ Dotty, performed the ever-needed clerical OF NEW JERSEY school time bomb would be largely defused. work while in Hawaii and Australia. She was IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Parents who want their children to receive employed in the registrar's office at Maritime detailed instructions on everything from College until she joined her husband and the Tuesday, March 3, 1987 using condoms to getting free abortions Stars & Stripes crew in their quest for Amer­ Mr. COURTER. Mr. Speaker, I was a co­ could send their children to schools that ia's Cup. sponsor of legislation in the 99th Congress to provide those services. Parents who find the To round out Suny Maritime's participation give parents of chapter I students education ideas offensive could pick other schools. in this great victory, I have to recognize the vouchers in lieu of other chapter I support. I It might seem odd that reasonable people can't agree on a compromise over such wonderful coverage of the races on ESPN, endorsed this concept because I believe low­ issues. Schools, one would think, could have narrated by Gary Jobson, class of 1973. income families deserve to have a greater say a little bit of "safe sex" education and sprin­ Congratulations to Dennis Conner and his in the quality of the education available to kle in a few statements about Chasity to group of outstanding professionals. I especial­ their children. I also believe that education please more traditional parents. Or they ly want to express my compliments to those vouchers infuse an element of competition could simply drop the effort.

91-059 0-89- 9 (Pt. 4) 4700 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS March fl, 1987 The trouble is, schools will feel the heat yet ignore the deepest human-rights viola­ tion and attack free enterprise. One of no matter where they turn. And if they do tions of the Soviet Union and its minions them, a Yugoslavian-sponsored measure, nothing, some people will scream that some­ around the world. condemned the net transfer of resources thing must be done to shield their children. Here are just a few of the United Nation's from developing countries to developed Bennett and others insist that if schools worst travesties during the first half of the ones. The Nov. 28 vote was 125-10. pass out birth control devices they must General Assembly's 41st session, which In other actions, the General Assembly promulgate values as well. ended Dec. 19: condemned Chile for human-rights viola­ Alas, there is no societal consensus. Take, On Dec. 3, the General Assembly ap­ tions but uttered not a word of rebuke say, homosexuality: To some it is a positive proved a resolution condemning the U.S. against Cuba, one of the Western Hemi­ good, to others a neutral choice of sexual trade embargo against Nicaragua, saying sphere's worst violators of basic human preference, to others a mortal sin. that the United States "has a duty immedi­ rights; and it condemned Israel as a "non­ Hence, the attempt to inculcate morality ately to cease and to refrain from" its peace-loving state" but praised the terrorist the search for a bland, diluted, least­ U.N. Ambassador Vernon Walters said the Palestine Liberation Organization lieutenant and assigned as a and a 57-percent increase in hospitals' costs. utation as the State's "tax axer." He is indeed third precinct plainclothes supervisor, special­ These staggering increases are not of con­ well known as a fighter, a patriot who believes izing in enforcement of gambling, prostitution, cern only to health-care providers. Ultimately, in America and who can make others feel and liquor violations. Lieutenant Zizza also these costs are simply passed on to the strongly about their country, and as a man of worked in the first precinct before being pro­ American health-care consumer. candor, integrity, and ability. Mel is a tireless moted to captain of police on April 20, 1964, Dramatic increases in the number of claims champion of individual rights and is a crusader when he was detailed_ to the patrol division, and high jury awards have created a situation for expanding opportunity for all Americans to office of the deputy chief. In 1968 Captain reach as high and climb as far as their God­ where doctors ar~ forced to practice def en­ Zizza took command of the first precinct and sive medicine, adding billions to the overall given talents will take them. Mel is an Ameri­ created one of the most flexible and effective can patriot and a fighter for the democratic cost of health-care. Insurance loss growth units in the Newark Police Department, the ideals upon which our Nation was founded. continues to outpace premium growth despite day patrol and pickpocket squad. In 1970 he the increase in premiums. Reserves held by li­ He is a strong believer in the values of hard work, honesty, and dedic.;ation to the principles was promoted to inspector and assigned to ability insurance companies are estimated to the patrol division. In 1974 he was promoted be hundreds of millions of dollars short of that have made America great. Anyone who knows Mel Thomson will tell to deputy chief where he worked as head of what will be needed to pay future liabilities. staff service division and then as chief of staff Mr. Speaker, this legislation creates Federal you that he gets things done-and pulls no punches. You know where Mel stands and in the office of the chief of police. On Decem­ financial incentives to encourage malpractice ber 6, 1976, he was appointed chief of police reform on the State level. In order to qualify what Mel stands for. New Hampshire and our upon the retirement of Chief Anthony Barres. for Federal funding, States must establish Nation have benefited from Mel's wisdom and Chief Zizza has studied management and medical liability arbitration panels to hear and hard work. resolve malpractice claims. Panels will have Today, I would like to call attention to all police relations at Montclair State, the FBI the authority to dismiss frivolous claims and that Meldrim Thomson has done for New Academy, John Jay College, Michigan State will provide for structured award settlements Hampshire and our Nation, and I am proud to and Northwestern University. In 1978 he re­ rather than lump-sum payments. Recoveries call this outstanding leader and patriot a ceived an honorary associate degree from for noneconomic losses to compensate for friend. On the occasion of his 75th birthday, I Essex County College. pain and suffering will be limited to $250,000. offer my warmest wishes to Mel Thomson for Throughout his career, Chief Zizza has re­ Attorney contingency fees are limited on a continued good health and success in all his ceived many civic and professional awards, sliding scale. future endeavors. but he has said that he considers the title The act also requires a mandatory offset "chief of police" his highest honor. against awards for compensation received TRIBUTE TO CHARLES M. ZIZZA Mr. Speaker, I join the people of Newark from other sources and establishes a reason­ and the men and women of the Newark Police able statute of limitations on when malpractice HON. PETER W. RODINO, JR. Department in paying tribute to one of New­ claims can be filed. Further, the bill estab­ OF NEW JERSEY ark's finest sons, Chief Charles M. Zizza. We lishes a national computer tracking system to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES owe him an inestimable debt for his many monitor doctors sanctioned for disciplinary 'Tuesday, March 3, 1987 years of public service, and we wish him and reasons and creates standards for expert wit­ his lovely family well in the years to come. nesses who testify on behalf of malpractice Mr. RODINO. Mr. Speaker, I would like to plaintiffs or defendants. take this time to pay tribute to Mr. Charles M. Mr. Speaker, this comprehensive legislation Zizza, who recently retired from his position as that I have reintroduced attempts to amelio­ chief of police, the Newark Police Department. rate the current malpractice crisis by assuring Chief Zizza has devoted his life to public the equitable financial reparation of victims of service. He began his long, distinguished 4702 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS March 3, 1987 LEGISLATION TO REPEAL taxed under a special statutory scheme which police officers and those who have been slain LIMITS PLACED ON CONSOLI­ differed from corporations generally, limita­ in the line of duty. DATION tions were imposed on the amount of life The National Law Enforcement Officers' company taxable income which could be Memorial is a small but worthy tribute to the HON. RICHARDT. SCHULZE offset with nonlife losses. The Tax Reform Act hundreds of thousands of dedicated Ameri­ OF PENNSYLVANIA of 1984 completely revised the rules for tax­ cans who hold themselves up to the highest IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ation of life insurance companies, and such standards of personal conduct and dedicated companies are now taxed on a total income service of their fellow men and women. Tuesday, March 3, 1987 base similar to corporations generally. There­ It is an honor to this House that our distin­ Mr. SCHULZE. Mr. Speaker, the Internal fore, the reasons for special limitations on guished Member, the gentleman from New Revenue Code of 1986 places limitations on loss utilization no longer apply. York [Mr. B1AGG1], is serving as the Chairman the use of tax consolidation by life insurance In addition, allowing full consolidation of of the Board of the Memorial. Freshmen companies. These limits were carried over casualty insurance company losses against Members of the House may not be aware of from the 1984 tax bill, where Congress devel­ life insurance company income would make a the proud record of the gentleman from New oped a new formula for taxing life insurance positive contribution to the critical capacity York who, before his retirement from the New companies. We now have done, the same for problem which is currently facing the property York City Police Department, was the most property and casualty companies in the Tax and casualty insurance industry. The current highly decorated police officer in the history of Reform Act. Because of these sweeping use of casualty losses against life insurance that great city, and was wounded 10 times in changes, limitations on consolidation are no company income would increase casualty the line of duty. longer necessary, and in fact, diminish overall company surplus, which in turn, would in­ Mr. Speaker, I commend the work of the capacity in the industry and hurt American crease the casualty company's ability to write gentleman from New York in sponsoring the consumers. insurance. National Law Enforcement Officers' Memorial Today, Mrs. KENNELLY and I are introducing EXPLANATION OF PROVISION Act and for his continuing efforts to see an legislation to repeal limits placed on consoli­ The legislation would eliminate the limita­ appropriate memorial erected in the Nation's dation by subsection (c) of section 1503 of Capital. Recently columnist James J. Kilpatrick 'the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. The 35- tions on utilization of losses against life insur­ ance companies, presently contained in sec­ movingly wrote about the deaths of just a few percent limitation on consolidation for life of our Nation's heroes in a column about the companies is unique to that industry. Unlike tion 1503(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. importance and propriety of the National Law the days of old when lite companies were Enforcement Officers' Memorial. He com­ EFFECTIVE DATE taxed under a scheme which differed from mended the gentleman from New York. The other corporations, today, these companies The repeal would apply to taxable years memorial is not going to be financed at tax­ are taxed on a total income base. It was un­ ending after December 31, 1986. payers' expense, but through private contribu­ fortunate that we overlooked consolidation I urge my colleagues to take another step tions. I ask unanimous consent that the during the development of the 1986 Tax Act. toward reforming our tax law by cosponsoring column of James J. Kilpatrick be inserted in Let me describe in detail my reasons for re­ our legislation. the RECORD following my remarks: questing the repeal of limitations on consoli­ dation: [From the Baltimore Sun, Jan. 17, 1987] THE NATIONAL LAW ENFORCE­ PRESENT LAW New York City testi­ one contained in the statement of managers fied against a criminal defendant: in July of HON. NORMAN Y. MINETA accompanying the conference report that "dif­ ferences must be resolved on the basis of last year he was shot to death in revenge. OF CALIFORNIA Probation Officer Harold Gray of Tallahas­ comity and mutual understanding." Sadly, the see was killed by one of his probationers. In IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES best did not materialize, and our reliances Tucson, a drug runner shot and killed Agent Tuesday, March 3, 1987 proved to be misplaced. The Congress was Glenn Miles. In Washington, D.C., Officer not notified-either prior to its initiation or on a Kevin Welsh drowned as he sought to save a Mr. MINETA. Mr. Speaker, today I am intro­ ducing the Covert Action Notification Act of timely basis-of the Iran arms sales. We were woman's life. not notified of the mining of Nicaraguan har­ The prospective memorial is largely the 1987. This bill amends the Foreign Assistance inspiration of New York's Rep. Mario Act of 1961 and the National Security Act of bors. Biaggi, a former police officer who 10 times 194 7 to require, once and for all, that the The bill I introduced today contains essen­ was wounded in the line of duty. He will President provide the Congress with prior tially the same prior notice provision that the serve as chairman of the board. Craig Floyd, notice of all covert actions. Intelligence Committee recommended in 1980. his legislative assistant, will serve as execu­ The Iran-Contra fiasco is, of course, the While it unambiguously requires prior notice in tive director. The fund fortunately has se­ most current example of why the Congress all cases, it permits, as does exising law, such cured Jan Scruggs, who made such a spec­ should be present at the takeoff as well as notice to be given to a small leadership tacular success of the Vietnam Veterans Me­ the crash of a covert action. History abounds group-rather than to the full membership of morial, to serve as project director. All con­ with other examples justifying the need for the two Intelligence Committees-in extraordi­ tributions are tax deductible, and the fund prior notice-with no exceptions. nary circumstances. Some will argue that what of course will be publicly audited. The ad­ I propose will tie the President's hands in dress is 1575 I St. N.W., Suite 1075, Wash­ Mr. Speaker, in 1980, I joined with a majori­ dealing with critical foreign policy questions ington, D.C. 20005. As we respect the rule of ty of my colleagues on the Permanent Select law, let us honor those who enforce it. Committee on Intelligence, of which I was a where an immediate response, without time to charter member, to report a bill-H.R. 7668 of notify Congress, may be necessary to save the 96th Congress-that did just that. In our lives or otherwise avoid disaster. I suggest report on that bill, we stated: that history supplies us with no examples of such an emergency. If such an emergency did take place, a covert action would not be the 1 Paul A. Dawson. American Government: Institu­ tions, Policies. and Politics. Glenview, Illinois: likely response; and if a covert action were to Scott, Foresman and Co., 1987. Pages 588-589. be undertaken, surely eight Members of Con- 4704 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS March 3, 1987 gress could and should be notified before it for various other town activities. For example, COLLEGES' CREDIBILITY DAMAGED BY ABSENCE began. it has served as the meeting place for com­ OF OUTRAGE OVER INTIMIDATION OF CON· Mr. Speaker, I note that my good friends munity groups, college extension classes and SERVATIVE SPEAKERS Mr. STOKES and Mr. BOLAND have introduced the chamber of commerce. Minnesota yell at the former we adopt, that the Congress of the United by the Payson Unified School District No. Black Panther leader, Eldridge Cleaver. States-not CIA lawyers or NSC staffers-de­ 10, pursuant to this Act shall revert to the And, more recently, Chief Justice William termines what information it needs to exercise United States if the school district attempts Rehnquist was shouted down by radicals its constitutional responsibilities. to convey or otherwise transfer ownership who raised their fists and chanted, "Rehn­ of any portion of such property to any quist, we will not accept fascism." other party or attempts to encumber such Where are the banners today? Those who LEGISLATION CONVEYING CER­ title, or if the town permits the use of any championed the cause of tolerance in the TAIN FOREST SERVICE LANDS portion of such property for any purpose in­ 60's are invoking censorship in the 80's. The TO PAYSON UNIFIED SCHOOL compatible with the purposes specified in radical left has effectively succeeded in mo­ DISTRICT NO. 10 IN ARIZONA section 3 of this Act. nopolizing debate by insuring an imbalance SEc. 3. Real property conveyed to the of speakers, issuing threats, and using HON. JON L. KYL Payson Unified School District No. 10 pur­ Brown Shirt tactics to prevent those with suant to this Act be used for a public school. whom they disagree from speaking. OF ARIZONA The response to two recent campus move­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ments illustrates the prevailing leftist ethos. Those who advocate divestment of inter­ Tuesday, March 3, 1987 CAMPUS RADICALS INTIMIDATE ests in companies doing business in South Mr. KYL. Mr. Speaker, today I am introduc­ CONSERVATIVE SPEAKERS Africa, for example, have been disruptive, ing legislation to convey certain Forest Serv­ violated university regulations, seized or oc­ ice lands to Payson Unified School District cupied university property, and shown a HON. GERALD B.H. SOLOMON lack of civility. At the very most, their ille­ No. 1O in Arizona. OF NEW YORK gal and disruptive behavior has resulted in a In 1961, the Payson School Board entered few slaps on the wrist. into an agreement with the Forest Service for IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES In contrast, Accuracy in Academia, essen­ a special use permit for the express purpose Tuesday, March 3, 1987 tially a "Naderite" enterprise with a con­ of building school facilities on 45 acres of servative twist, has confined its activities to Forest Service lands. In 1965, the board was Mr. SOLOMON. Mr. Speaker, it is my pleas­ public criticism of what it considers shoddy granted an additional 15 acres. It has since ure to insert in the RECORD an article from intellectual products. Its efforts have not in­ made over 4.4 million dollars' worth of building "The Chronicle of Higher Education" by Les volved disruption or violent confrontation. Csorba Ill. The article outlines the intimidation The divestment movement, an enterprise and land improvements with the permission of of the left, has elicited the sympathy of the the Forest Service. of conservative speakers at American college politically conscious administrators and fac­ The school has been the educational center campuses, a threat to free speech allowed, if ulty members, while Accuracy in Academia, for the district's schoolchildren. But it has also not condoned, by the educational establish­ a self-proclaimed conservative organization, served as a place for the community to gather ment. has provoked anger. In short, where univer- March 3, 1987 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 4705 sities, the American Association of Universi­ tion is destroying the greatness of the River Basin to the James 4706 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS March 3, 1987 LITHUANIAN INDEPENDENCE Lithuanian Independence Day as a symbol of psychiatric wards are unable to suppress the DAY our determination that Lithuania once again aspirations of the Lithuanian people for be free, independence and sovereign nation. self-government and independence as is highly evident from the numerous under­ HON. ROBERT J. LAGOMARSINO ground press and strong dissident activities. OF CALIFORNIA COMMEMORATION OF LITHUA­ Now, therefore, be it resolved, That IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES NIAN INDEPENDENCE DAY We are grateful to President Reagan and Wednesday, February 25, 1987 the Department of State for statements that an official diplomatic non-recogniza­ Mr. LAGOMARSINO. Mr. Speaker, I rise HON. WILLIAM J. COYNE tion of the forced incorporation into the today to pay tribute to the Lithuanian people OF PENNSYLVANIA U.S.S.R. of the three Baltic nations will con­ on the occasion of the 68th anniversary of the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tinue to be a position of his administration independence of the Republic of Lithuania. Wednesday, February 25, 1987 also; and we are very grateful for the decla­ Lithuania has a proud history which goes back ration of Baltic Freedom Day. Mr. COYNE. Mr. Speaker, the plight of the many centuries; unfortunately, during much of We urge the United States of America and proud people of Lithuania stands today as other nations of the free world to use diplo­ that history, Lithuania has been under the perhaps the most appalling example of the hy­ matic and other possible pressures that the domination of foreign powers. After more than pocrisy of the Soviet Union's so-called con­ Soviet Union withdraw its military forces, a century of Russian domination, on February cern for human rights. For almost 50 years secret police apparatus, foreign administra­ 16, 1918, Lithuania declared its independence the Soviet dictatorship has callously and delib­ tion, and release from jails, concentration from Soviet Russia. The Red army then invad­ camps and psychiatric wards people who erately violated the sovereignty of Lithuania ed Lithuania, but the brave Lithuanian people struggle for human rights and liberty and while engaging in a ruthless campaign to were able to expel the aggressors and forced restore self-government in Lithuania. erase any vestiges of a free press, of free Soviet Russia to sign a peace treaty which We protest against the mobilization of speech, of religious liberty, and of self-deter­ recognized Lithuania's right to exist as a free men in occupied Lithuania and other Baltic mination. States by the Soviet Union for the purpose and independent nation. Lithuania was recog­ But the spirit and the dream of a free and of sending them to an imperialistic war of nized by the United States and other nations, democratic Lithuania refuses to die. In this colonial aggression in Afqhanistan. This is and it became a member of the League of country, that flame of liberty is carried by against international law and against the Nations. human rights of the people. more than 1 million Americans of Lithuania This independence lasted a short 22 years. We ask the U.S. Congress to investigate descent. They carry in their hearts the hard­ The Lithuanian people, during this time, had the cooperation of the Office of Special In­ ship of all Lithuanians subjected to the domi­ developed a strong economy and industry. vestigation with the Soviet institutions and nation of Communist rule. Their culture and national unity flourished. the KGB. We remind that deportation to This year marks the 69th anniversary of the Soviet Union of persons who lost their Most importantly, Lithuanians had freedom. All Lithuania's Declaration of Independence. U.S. citizenship is inhuman because there of this ended in June 1940, when Stalin de­ During Lithuania's brief experience with inde­ they would land in slave labor camps or manded a Soviet-installed government in Lith­ pendence the nation made swift and signifi­ would be executed. Such deportation of uania and sent his army into Lithuania to en­ cant strides in areas of education, the arts, Halts would be contrary to the non-recogni­ tion of the incorporation of the Baltic force his wishes. One month later, the Soviet economic development, and social programs. Union annexed this heroic nation into its States into the Soviet Union. On the other The number of schools and factories in­ hand, the Soviet Union itself was a most ne­ empire. Thousands of Lithuanians died while creased dramatically and workers enjoyed fighting for their freedom from the Soviet farious collaborator with the Nazis. more of the fruits of their labors than ever We express our most sincere gratitude to Union and more were killed when Hitler turned before. The industriousness, ingenuity, and the U.S. Congress for the impressive annual on his former ally and invaded the Soviet imagination of the Lithuanian people has been commemoration of Lithuanian independ­ Union through the Baltic States. Many thou­ felt here in this country too, where the contri­ ence. sands of Lithuanians were herded into cattle butions of Lithuanian-Americans can be found We desire that copies of this Resolution cars for the long journey across the Soviet in virtually every field. In my district, Lithuani­ be forwarded to the President of the United States, to the Secretary of State, to the U.S. Union to labor camps in Siberia. When the an-Americans play an important role in re­ Red army returned in 1944, they continued to Congressmen and Senators from our State minding all of us of what we have and what and to the news media. suppress the Lithuanian freedom-fighters until we can achieve. I would urge all Americans to the early 1950's. Today, Lithuania is still a honor the courage and resolve of the Lithuani­ colony of the Soviet empire. an people in commemorating Lithuanian inde­ THE RAILROAD UNEMPLOY- The Soviet Union since this time, has at­ pendence. MENT INSURANCE SOLVENCY tempted a Russification of the Lithuanian Mr. Speaker, I would like to introduce into AND BENEFIT INCREASE ACT people. The Soviet government has denied the RECORD a resolution that was passed re­ OF 1987 the Lithuanian people their basic human cently by Lithuanian Citizens Society Club rights, including the right to self-determination. from my district. The Catholic Church, to which the majority of RESOLUTION HON. DAN COATS Lithuanians belong, is harassed and the cul­ We, Lithuanian Americans of Western OF INDIANA ture and language of Lithuania is repressed. Pennsylvania assembled this 14th day of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES But Lithuanians have never wavered in their February, 1987 at Lithuanian Citizens Socie­ resolve to maintain these ties that bind them ty Club of commemorate the restoration of Tuesday, March 3, 1987 together and today we salute them as they Lithuania's independence, do hereby state Mr. COATS. Mr. Speaker, today, I am join­ continue to struggle against Soviet imperial­ as follows: ing my colleague, Chairman FLORIO, in intro­ ism. The United States has never recognized That February 16, 1987 marks the 69th ducing the Railroad Unemployment Insurance anniversity of the restoration of independ­ the brutal takeover of the Baltic States, and ence to the more than 700 year old Lithua­ Solvency and Benefit Increase Act of 1987. the American people support the cause of nian State: This legislation was also introduced during freedom and sovereignty for the Lithuanian That Lithuania was recognized as a free the 99th Congress, as H.R. 5501, and was people. The Government of the Soviet Union and independent nation by the entire free jointly referred to the Committees on Energy must know that Americans are aware of the world, she was a member of the League of and Commerce and the Ways and Means. atrocities which they perpetrate against the Nations, however, she was by force and The Committee on Energy and Commerce fa­ Lithuanian people and we will continue to fraud occupied and illegally annexed by the vorably reported the legislation, as amended. pressure the U.S.S.R. to implement the United Soviet Union. However, due to the press of legislative busi­ That the Soviet Union is the last remain­ Nations Declaration on Human Rights and the ing colonial empire, subjugating independ­ ness during the final days of Congress, the Helsinki accords. As Americans, we must ent countries; Lithuania was one of its first Ways and Means Committee was unable to never forget the importance of freedom and victims. consider this legislation. Chairman ROSTEN­ human rights for all peoples and we join with That the Soviet invaders, even though KOWSKI has assured the members of the Lithuanians all over the world to celebrate using tortures in jails, concentration camps, Energy and Commerce Committee that the March 3, 1987 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 4707 legislation will receive the consideration of the COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND COMMERCE, merce, Transporta­ Ways and Means Committee during the 1OOth Washington, DC, October 9, 1986. tion, and Tourism. Congress. I am including in the RECORD the Hon. DAN ROSTENKOWSKI, DAN COATS, Chairman, Committee on Ways and Means, Member, Committee correspondence between Chairman ROSTEN­ Longworth House Office Building, on Energy and KOWSKI and the members of the Energy and Washington, DC. Commerce. Commerce Committee. DEAR DAN: On September 30, 1986, the Mr. Speaker, it is essential that Congress Energy and Commerce Committee reported COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS, deal with the financial problems that are H.R. 5501, the Railroad Unemployment In­ Washington, DC, November 4, 1986. facing the railroad unemployment insurance surance Solvency and Benefit Increase Act Hon. NORMAN F . LENT, [RUI] system and I believe that this legislation of 1986. As you know, this bill was jointly Ranking Minority Member, Committee on referred to the Committee on Ways and is a necessary step in that direction. The Energy and Commerce, Rayburn House Means. We are writing to urge the Ways Office Building, Washington, DC. future of the RUI system is crucial to the ap­ and Means Committee to take immediate Dear NORM: Thank you for contacting me proximately 40,000 unemployed rail workers and favorable action on H.R. 5501 so as to with regard to H.R. 5501, the Railroad Un­ who are currently receiving benefits. Further, permit its enactment during the 99th Con­ employment Insurance Solvency and Bene­ since the AUi system has often been able to gress. fit Increase Act of 1986. pay benefits only by borrowing money from H.R. 5501 is similar to S. 1968, the Rail­ This legislation was referred to the Com­ the railroad retirement pension fund, the finan­ road Unemployment Insurance Amend­ mittee on Ways and Means on September cial health of the RUI system has a direct ments of 1985, that has been reported to the 11, 1986. Unfortunately, the press of legisla­ Senate by the Committee on Labor and tive business in the final days of the 99th impact on the financial security of railroad re­ Human Resources. We anticipate that the Congress prevented the Committee on Ways tirees. Senate will take action on H.R. 5501 before and Means from considering this legislation The financial problems of the AUi system the end of the Congress if the bill passes prior to the Congress' adjournment. If the are nothing new. In order to pay benefits, the the House. legislation is introduced in the lOOth Con­ system has had to borrow from the railroad The financial problems facing the Rail­ gress, please be assured that it will receive retirement account in 19 of the last 24 years. I road Unemployment Insurance eastern Europe, depriving these peoples of Presently, when the funds in the RUI account only by borrowing money from the Railroad the independence rightfully theirs under law, are not sufficient to pay unemployment bene­ Retirement Account, the financial health of taking from all their hopes of growing liberty, fits, the AUi system borrows from the railroad the RUI system has a direct impact on the and setting loose special police and military retirement system. The RUI system's record financial security of railroad retirees. detachments that would quickly imprison and of repaying those loans is dismal. Providing a The system is obviously in desperate need murder many of those who had only weeks or mechanism to raise additional funds will con­ of reform. Congress should not delay any months before dreamed of a long and peace­ longer addressing the problems of the tribute to the financial solvency of both the system or of unemployed rail workers. We ful life. RUI system and the railroad retirement look forward to working with you to place The Republic of Lithuania, relatively pros­ system. the RUI system on sound financial footing. perous for 22 years, was one of those nations Finally, the bill includes an amendment that Sincerely, that were soon totally submerged, its former I offered and which was adopted during con­ JOHN D. DINGELL, independence now made a mockery by the sideration of the legislation by the Energy and Chairman, Commit­ title of "Soviet Socialist Republic," a fabrica­ Commerce Committee last Congress. That tee on Energy and tion allowing for the autocratic dictatorship of Commerce. a party secretary and his political servants. Its amendment provides for the increase of the NORMAN F. LENT, maximum daily benefit afforded unemployed Ranking Minority people were absorbed by communism, the rail workers from its current, unrealistic low Member, Commit­ world largely ignorant of their suffering. level of $25 to $30. tee on Energy and For those whose families suffered during The AUi system is obviously in desperate Commerce. and after this unprovoked attack, for those need of reform. Congress should not delay JAMES J. FLORIO, who watched their nation swallowed up by a addressing the problems of the system or of Chairman, Subcom­ political machine fed by cynicism and hypocri­ the unemployed rail workers. This bill is sup­ mittee on Com­ sy, the memory of this treachery is bitter. The ported by both rail labor and management, merce, Transporta­ Lithuanian people have made a vow that their tion, and Tourism. and I am looking forward to early action on BOB WHITTAKER, personal and national sorrows from that time the legislation by both the Energy and Com­ Ranking Minority will, however, steel them to keep alive the merce Committee and the Ways and Means Member, Subcom­ dream of a reborn nation. The date we now Committee. mittee on Com- commemorate is proof that such a rebirth is 4708 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS March 3, 1987 possible. The memory of independence and HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, import penetration has reached over 50 per­ the maintenance of diplomatic recognition for Washington, DC. cent of the U.S. market. The Ad Hoc Committee on the Baltic Despite this level of import competition, the the true representatives of Lithuania strike at States and Ukraine invites you to a Celebra­ the false front of Lithuanian social tranquillity tion and Commemoration of Lithuanian In­ United States continues to allow a substantial presented by the Soviet Union to the rest of dependence Day. amount of furniture to come in under the duty­ the world. This tenacious refusal by the Lith­ When: Wednesday, February 25, 1987- free GSP Program. The GSP Program pro­ uanian people to forever kneel in slavery to 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. vides duty free imports into the United States Communist rule reminds their present occupi­ Where: 2168 R.H.O.B.-Rayburn Gold for less developed countries, with the goal of Room. ers that independence will one day return, stimulating trade and economic development. Who: Members and appropriate staff MASSACHUSETTS banquets at the end of their seasons. Why not make use of the vacant building? There sisted that its prisons-which had two doc­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES was also a need in the area community for a tors for every 17 ,000 prisoners, where 2,000 Tuesday, March 3, 1987 inmates slept on the floor and where inmate banquet facility for testimonials, weddings, trusties known as building tenders essential­ Mr. FRANK. Mr. Speaker, one of the most and church-related socials. A lifelong friend named the new establishment Venus de ly ran the cellblocks through bullying, coer­ interesting, valuable, and respected citizens of cion, rape and blackmail-were the best in Milo to reflect the beauty she saw in him, southeastern Massachusetts is Monsour and in his spirit. So, the Venus de Milo Res­ the nation. The basic approach of state offi­ Ferris. A recent article in the Sunday maga­ cials was to drag out the case and blame taurant was born out of business adversity, Justice for any violence in the prisons after zine of the Fall River Herald News by John or perhaps through a quirk or accident. he ruled against them. McAvoy chronicles the successful rise in busi­ Slowly but steadily, this function room Today, some state officials acknowledge ness of this extraordinary man and the impact was used by various organizations. It accom­ that their past behavior, not the activism of he has had on the Greater Fall River Area. modated 400 guests. Its motif was Greek-in the federal judge, was the central issue. I got to know Mr. Ferris in 1982 when the colors of blue and gold with columns in the "Our attitude has changed dramatically lines of my congressional district were altered background and a marble bar. The bowling from when this case was first filed," state scene changed, and Ferris decided to elimi­ to include the area of his residence and his nate the alleys and concentrate on the res­ Attorney General Jim Mattox said last week place of business. My mother celebrated her at a news conference where he discussed the taurant. Ferris literally worked 24 hours a state's response to Justice's recent contempt 70th birthday at his large restaurant and func­ day. His labor paid off. The Chariot Room finding. "There was a time when the state tion hall, The Venus de Milo, in the presence opened in 1962, the Empire Room in 1964 was probably not acting in good faith. Some of several hundred residents of the area and and the Athena Ballroom in 1967, and an of the evidence that was put forth was not your predecessor, Tip O'Neill. Monsour Ferris addition to the ballroom in 1977. truthful and honest. We are not taking that is a successful businessman who has a well­ Today the Venus de Milo boasts the larg­ approach anymore." · developed social conscience. His devotion to est and most successful banquet facilities in That confession was another sign of how charity is extraordinary and he frequently New England, and is considered one of the top restaurants in the country. It once profoundly Texas was changed during Jus­ makes the facilities of his business available tice's 20 years on the bench. When he start­ hosted a banquet for 3,400 people and the ed, the Texas mystique was of a place apart, to a variety of worthy causes. average weekend finds 15 wedding recep­ suffused with its own myths and symbols He and his family have been assets to the tions being held within its walls. One Memo­ and ways of doing business, which no outsid­ Fall River Area, and Monnie Ferris' personality rial Day weekend, 30 weddings took place er, especially not a federal judge, could chal­ has added greatly to the fun of being active in there. lenge. The Texas way was the right way. politics and business in Fall River. Monsour Ferris not only worked long Period. It was a place with an enormous I ask that the article from the Fall River hours but he gave attention to even the tin­ contradiction-built on the ethic of rugged Herald News be printed here. John McAvoy iest detail. In addition, he had a special feel individualism and yet denying individual lib­ should be proud of the excellent job he did in which I call that certain undescribable je ne erties to groups at the bottom of its power sais quoi-for what the public wants. And structure. chronicling this fascinating man. he gave it to them. Good food referee and he played on "The Mr. MILLER of California. Mr. Speaker, re­ the Old-Timers Committee? Roughriders" (a Lebanese team from the cently, the inductees into the Pro Football Hall "It goes through your mind, but you just Flint). He showed up for a game without a of Fame were nominated, and special home­ disregard that," he said. "I'm just happy to helmet and insisted on playing. The laugh town pride goes to John Henry Johnson. make it, although I still feel that my stats of the matter was he tackled a guy with a were good enough to go in the other way." John Henry Johnson is a 1949 graduate of Johnson, who played at 6-feet-2, 225 helmet and knocked out the poor fellow. Pittsburg High School in California. The city of That was my first dealing with "Monnie" pounds, rushed for 6,803 yards and 48 and in a way it was symbolic of him and our Pittsburg and I join with the thousands of touchdowns during a 13-year career with friendship. He has been a wonderful and other fans who have long cheered for John the San Francisco 49ers, the Steelers and true friend. Success and good fortune never Henry's induction into the football Hall of the Houston Oilers. He spent his finest sea­ changed him, he is always completely him­ Fame, where he so rightfully belongs. John­ sons with the Steelers, rushing for more self. He loves to do charitable works and son's career of 13 years, 6,803 rushing yards than 1,000 yards in both 1962 and 1966. help his friends. The longer I know him, the and 48 touchdowns, playing for the San Fran­ All seven inductees will be flown to Hono­ lulu for this Sunday's Pro Bowl. They will more I'm amazed by the good he does. He cisco 49'ers, Pittsburgh Steelers and the always questions 'Is what we're doing good be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of and honorable!' He uses a wonderful expres­ Houston Oilers is captured in the following Fame in Canton, Ohio, on Aug. 8. sion, 'When opportunity knocks, always Pittsburgh Post Dispatch article. His finest Johnson came to Pittsburgh at the age of open the door.' His great charm lies in the years were with the Steelers in Pittsburgh, PA, 16 from Waterproof, La, to live with his fact he is so uncomplicated.'' where he now lives. older brother, Michael Simpson, who was in March 3, 1987 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 4713 the Army stationed at Camp Stoneman. McElhenny and Perry. Then he goes to De­ The President's National Petroleum Coun­ Johnson and his brother lived in Columbia troit and there was Doak Walker." cil is expected to produce a comprehensive Park, a housing tract for military families In six years with the Steelers, Johnson survey in March that will show the Ameri­ off Harbor Street in front of what is today rushed for 4,383 yards, which still ranks can oil industry is in a dangerously weak­ El Pueblo. second on the Steelers' all-time list behind ened condition. And that vulnerability will "My parents wanted to give me a chance Franco Harris. Johnson rushed for a career­ place our country's economy and defenses in for an education so they sent me to live high 1,141 yards in 1962 and followed with jeopardy unless steps are taken to encour­ with my brother," Johnson recalled. 1,048 yards in 1964. During the '64 season, age the rebuilding of a domestic energy in­ Johnson enrolled at Pittsburgh Junior Johnson rushed for 200 yards against Cleve­ dustry that can keep U.S. supplies flowing High School in the spring of 1946 and land. Johnson's totals in '64 also made him regardless of the machinations of the Orga­ joined the basketball team. In high school, the oldest player (35) to rush for 1,000 yards nization of Petroleum Exporting Countries. he played football, basketball and ran track. until Washington's John Riggins broke that Consider the current state of our coun­ "Football came easy," said Johnson. "I mark in 1984. try's once-vaunted oil business: like the contact and I was pretty good at it. Johnson played one season with the Hous­ Collapsed oil prices have brought domes­ In the 10th grade I started playing end, ton Oilers in the American Football League. tic exploration and drilling almost to a halt. then I moved to running back my second "There wasn't anything on the football Drilling today is at its lowest point in 45 year. Everybody likes to be the glory guy, field he couldn't do: run, catch, a tremen­ years. Only 950 rigs were operating in De­ carrying the ball." dous blocker," said John Steadman, a col­ cember, compared with 4,530 in December "He was just a great athlete," said Andy umnist for the Baltimore-News American 1981. An estimated 23 percent of all indus­ Destefano, counselor and former coach at and chairman of the Old-Timers Commit­ try workers who find or produce oil and Pittsburgh High. "There really wasn't any­ tee. gas-more than 128,000 people-already thing he couldn't do. It was amazing. You "There wasn't a football player, including have lost their jobs. More than 40 percent had to be there to believe it." Detroit Lions. In 1957, he tion to develop one. This must change and hausted fields, how to develop other sources joined Hall of Fame quarterback Bobby change quickly." of energy and how to reduce our oil imports. Layne in Detroit. Lest we defer to foreign nations to deter­ Those lessons are being quickly forgotten. Last year in an interview with the Post What is particularly insidious about the Dispatch, Layne, who died recently, said, mine the price and availability of the energy 1985-87 oil price collapse is that it has left "I'd say there were about seven or eight resources essential to our national security the United States domestic oil industry in great runners when I was playing-(Jim) and accept, without lifting a hand, the destruc­ such a weakened condition that it will be Brown, McElhenny, Perry ... and John was tion of a vital American industry and the econ­ difficult to rebuild, even if the oil price in their class. John was a great blocker. He omy of those areas dependent upon it, we stays up. Banks still are reeling from the de­ saved me on many a day. I remember one must concur in that assessment and press for fault of thousands of oil loans and new in­ game we were playing against St. Louis and a realistic national energy policy that puts us vestment capital for exploration has van­ Larry Wilson soaring and the world dollars where they are most needed, explo­ An energy policy that will provide U.S. in­ economy tumbling. The oil price shock of ration for oil, especially in that tough ter­ dependence of foreign powers will require 1973-74 cost the U.S. an estimated 5 percent rain where most domestic untapped oil is to more than just an import fee floor under oil in gross national product, while the shock of be found. prices and a drilling tax credit. 1979-80 cut another 3 percent. Gross nation­ The opposition to an investment tax It will require a multifaceted program of al product losses suffered by U.S. trading credit likely would come from those fearful domestic oil and gas exploration, research partners, especially those with no domestic that introducing a change in the newly re­ and development into alternative energy energy supplies of their own, were even formed tax code would lead to wholesale sources, a full-court press for further con­ worse. Higher oil prices spurred double-digit changes as other industries demand goodies servation measures and an assurance of rel­ unemployment, double-digit inflation, the in the name of "fairness." Opposition to the atively secure sources of oil and gas within beginning of the end for the United States' oil import fee is more complicated. The oil the Western Hemisphere. energy intensive manufacturing base, and, industry itself has been divided on the ques­ For years, the U.S. tax code allowed oil of course, mile-long gasoline lines. tion, with companies importing large quan­ producers to write 27.5 percent of the value Oil also takes on a dimension of life-and­ tities of oil opposed to increasing the domes­ of their production. This "depletion allow­ death importance when it comes to security tic cost of their imports. Others, who feel ance" traditionally has been extended to matters that affect the free world. Any the fee would be at least temporarily useful, owners of non-renewable natural resources nation that can stagger the U.S. economy by feel awkward at having suggested the such as oil, gas and coal. While there are turning off the oil spigot has enormous le­ "market" should be allowed to work when several justifications for depletion allow­ verage over U.S. foreign policy. More trou­ prices are rising, but that the industry ances, the most critical today is the luring bling is the prospect of conducting large­ should be "protected" against risk when of risk capital into the capital-intensive ex­ scale conventional military operations over prices are falling. ploration and drilling business. an extended period of time with only Critics of the import fee, including, to Small independent producers are allowed shrinking domestic supplies to rely on. De­ date, the Reagan administration, point out to write off 15 percent, but larger producers fense analysts say a major police action that artifically high energy prices will be an have no depletion allowance. The depletion alone could consume a million barrels of oil anchor on the economy, and that these allowance for smaller independents should a day. prices could possibly spark a raging infla­ be raised back to 27 .5 percent, and larger Unfortunately, the U.S. never has had a tion. Representatives of the petrochemical companies should be given a depletion al­ comprehensive long-range energy policy, industry along the Texas coast, which was lowance of 15 percent for oil obtained and the current administration shows little hard hit by the soaring energy prices of the through new drilling and enhanced recov­ inclination to develop one. This must past decade, say that forcing prices up with ery. change and must change quickly. an import fee will make the U.S. petrochem­ ical industry less competitive with foreign "STRATEGIC ENERGY DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE" THE OIL AGENDA-PART 2: IT'S TIME TO firms that can get oil feedstocks at a lower NEEDED ADOPT A NATIONAL ENERGY POLICY market price. Others suggest the fee would Each year, President Reagan's Strategic The United States cannot continue to be difficult to administer, that too many ex­ Defense Initiative, generally known as Star drift without an energy policy. Any energy ceptions would be required for Mexico, Wars, consumes billions of dollars to build plan intended to increase domestic oil pro­ Canada and others, and that it would foster in space a shield to protect the U.S. against duction must carry the one-two punch of: a plethora of special aid programs for nuclear attack. At the same time, the U.S. A tax on imported oil and refined petrole­ Northeast consumers dependent on fuel oil. economy grows more susceptible to being um products, to place a floor under petrole­ There is really no denying there is truth taken hostage by Persian Gulf powers in um prices that will assure the industry and in all these arguments. There are, however, control of the oil spigot. Remarkably, its investors that energy prices will not be counter arguments of greater weight. First, should Star Wars work, it would make the forced to ruinous low levels by predatory foremost and overwhelmingly is the reduc­ option of conventional war more likely. Yet, market manipulation. tion of dependence on imported oil, especial­ world energy trends are making the U.S. An investment tax credit for exploration ly from the Persian Gulf. Maximizing do­ more vulnerable to a prolonged energy-in­ and that will draw dollars specifically into mestic oil production is obviously a signifi­ tensive conventional war. the oil finding effort. cant part of assuring the U.S. economy can Locked beneath the U.S. are hundreds of The first punch would put a floor under percolate along without being held hostage billions of barrels of oil that simply cannot energy prices that is approximately the to madmen across the water. The best way be recovered with today's technology; there same level as the cost of lifting oil from to do this is to assure that more-expensive­ are 110 billion barrels in Texas alone. The those marginal U.S. wells that still supply to-produce U.S. oil is not at a price disad­ U.S. should undertake a major initiative to 17 percent of our domestic production. This vantage with foreign producers. A floor develop technologies that can recover these would be about $17 per barrel. An import under oil prices would assure investors that now unattainable reserves at lower prices. fee of this size would cause no price increase prices would not take temporary plunges to The University of Texas, Texas A&M and to consumers. $9 at the whim of a foreign king. It would other schools are at work on promising Nor, unfortunately, would it bring domes­ also assure that the "stripper" wells sumed that oil reservoirs were uniform and would not again collapse to $5, or even $10, would not be capped during down cycles and that once oil was located it was simply a and cause massive financial losses and wide­ lost to production forever. matter of punching properly spaced holes. spread bankruptcies. It would serve to spur There would be other important benefits: The industry now knows this is wrong; res­ recapitalization of the industry and increase (a) Higher prices would force continued con­ ervoirs are complex things whose exact con­ domestic drilling. servation measures, again decreasing long­ figurations are tough to discern. New and The second punch would be a tax credit term dependence on foreign oil; (b) the cur­ developing technologies that can "CAT for exploration and drilling activities. Al­ rent hemorrhage in the U.S balance of scan" an oil field could accurately pinpoint though plans vary in detail, the idea is to trade would improve with lower oil import where to drill wells to greatest effect. There allow a credit for "qualified costs" (geologi­ bills; the import fee would be a broad­ is other work being done with "lifting" cal, geophysical, drilling, well casing, equip- based tax for raising revenues to reduce the chemicals that could be injected into fields March 3, 1987 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 4715 that would flush oil out from the rock for­ CONGRESS SHOULD ACT ON special impact on my home State, New mations in which it is trapped. WHITE HOUSE CONFERENCE Mexico, which is an important producer of raw Bill Fisher, chairman of the economic ge­ RECOMMENDATIONS materials. ology department at the University of The domestic uranium industry is a case in Texas, suggests that public financing of no HON. WM. S. BROOMFIELD point. The industry is suffering from approxi­ more than $100 million annually could opti­ mately 90 percent unemployment. In my dis­ mize the technology effort. The amount, a OF MICHIGAN trict alone, 7,000 to 8,000 miners and millers pittance in the total federal budget, should IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES be provided. are on layoff. U.S. production is at levels prev­ Tuesday, March 3, 1987 alent in the early fifties even though U.S. SECURE SUPPLIES IN THE WESTERN HEMISPHERE Mr. BROOMFIELD. Mr. Speaker, as many demand is at an all time high and growing. There are large supplies of oil and gas in Members of this body know, the White House The reason for this condition is not difficult and around the Caribbean. Mexico alone Conference met here in Washington last to ascribe: it is in large part due to unfair for­ boasts proven reserves of 41 billion barrels. August, with several thousand delegates from eign competition-foreign trade practices Currently, these nations are deeply in debt all over the Nation in attendance. The dele­ which are inconsistent with market efficiency to U.S. banks. Why not work out a swap of oil rights in return for debt reduction? gates drew up 60 final recommendations for yet are designed to circumvent current U.S. For example, the U.S. might buy 1 billion the Government to act upon. trade laws. These practices unfairly cost barrels of Mexican reserves at a price of $20 These recommendations represent the American workers their jobs and aggravate per barrel, just above the current market basic concerns of small businesses through­ the already astonishing U.S. foreign trade defi­ price. This would cut the Mexican debt 20 out the country, and because of the impor­ cit. percent, thereby greatly reducing its debt tance of small business to our Nation's econ­ I shall list several examples of these unfair service burden and providing capital for re­ omy, they should be listened to. trade activities. One is Canada's practice of generation of the Mexican economy. It also Since the 1OOth Congress is now underway, tying sales of uranium conversion services at would ease the threat to the U.S. and world and with the House Small Business Commit­ the Canadian Government owned uranium financial systems. Last, it would provide a tee now fully organized, I want to take this op­ conversion facility to sales of Canadian urani­ nearby and easily defensible source of crude portunity to urge that the Congress take um. This unfairly excludes the U.S. conversion oil for the U.S. action on the White House Conference on industry from competing for a major share of REPEAL THE FUEL USE ACT Small Business's recommendations. the conversion business. Despite years of In 1978, Congress passed the Powerplant In summary, the conference supported in its blustering by our trade officials, the practice and Industrial Fuel Act to prohibit the use top 1O recommendations, (1) reform of tort continues. of either natural gas or oil in new industrial and liability laws, (2) opposition to government Another problem is Canada's practice of re­ boiler facilities and most power plants. Con­ mandated employee benefits, (3) laws to pre­ quiring its energy consumers (principally elec­ gressional thinking was that the terrible vent government and tax-exempt entities from trical utilities) to sign high-cost, long-term con­ natural gas shortage would be permanent using their favored status to compete unfairly tracts while releasing surplus production for and that then-established distribution pat­ against small business, (4) that government transfer to the United States at prices far terns should not be disrupted by adding should give top priority to deifcit reduction and below those on the Canadian home market. demand. However, the lifting of federal balancing the budget, (5) improve international This practice is further aggravated by Can­ price controls on natural gas touched off an ada's allocation of Canadian demand among exploration boom that has produced mas­ trade efforts-create Cabinet-level department sive surplus of this relatively inexpensive of international trade, (6) that government Canadian producers to the exclusion of Ameri­ and very clean fuel. should promote advancement of entrepreneur­ can producers, and to Canada's de facto allo­ Early fears of one day running out of nat­ ial education, (7) repeal the Davis-Bacon Act cation of export markets as well. Canada de­ ural gas seem misplaced. The total resource and Service Contract Act, (8) reform Social fends these practices as protected by techni­ base of the lower 48 states is estimated to be Security, (9) enact S. 2760, product liability cal loopholes in United States trade laws. I re­ 835 trillion cubic feet, or 50 times the cur­ legislation, and (10) amend and further en­ quest unanimous consent to include in the rent annual production. Congress should force the Equal Access to Justice Act, and the RECORD several letters and other documents quickly repeal this act to allow the use of Regulatory Flexibility Act. describing these practices. natural gas in all power plants and industri­ Clearly, these are important issues that we These dumping and subsidization loopholes al boilers. This would provide a badly must confront and deal with if we are to make should, and must, be plugged. The alternative needed shot in the arm for the gas industry, small business more productive and competi­ is loss of essential U.S. industries-industries a strong incentive to find additional supplies tive. Two-thirds of the recommendations from which could compete but for the tide of unfair and a hedge against a cutoff of imported oil. the 1980 White House Conference were acted foreign trade practices which they face. H.R. It is important to understand that U.S. do­ 3, which I am pleased to cosponsor, has mestic production is currently declining at a upon favorably by Congress and the Reagan rate of 6 percent per year while consump­ administration. I hope that the 1986 White some language to address the first problem to tion in 1986 increased at 3 percent. If these House Conference on Small Business' recom­ which I alluded. I am preparing language with trends hold, the U.S. will be importing more mendations will beat that record. other interested members of the Energy Com­ than 50 percent of its oil by 1990, and the mittee to address the latter. I hope that the subcommittee, the full committee, and the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Coun­ FOREIGN TRADE UNFAIR TO tries will be operating at 90 percent of ca­ House will favorably act upon legislation di­ pacity. This is almost the identical situation MINING AND MILLING INDUS­ rected at these unfair trade activities. that existed at the time of the second oil TRY shock in 1979. The obvious threat of war or embargo easily could take out this fraction HON. BILL RICHARDSON NEW TREATMENT FOR THOSE of production. There are other chilling pos­ OF NEW MEXICO WITH PARKINSON'S DISEASE sibilities: A Chernobyl-style accident in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Western Europe could cause a major shut­ Tuesday, March 3, 1987 HON. MARIO BIAGGI down of nuclear plants in Europe highly re­ OF NEW YORK liant on the atom. A switch of only a quar­ Mr. RICHARDSON. Mr. Speaker, I appreci­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ter of Europe's atomic generating capacity ate this opportunity to call to my colleagues to petroleum as a result would eat up the attention certain special problems faced by a Tuesday, March 3, 1987 excess OPEC capacity and drive up prices. number of segments of our domestic mining Mr. BIAGGI. Mr. Speaker, this article recent­ The best guard against new oil shocks, and milling industry with respect to unfair for­ whatever their source, is clearly a compre­ ly appeared in Parade magazine and I wish to hensive national energy policy aimed at eign trade. Mr. Chairman, it should come as share it with my colleagues. The article fo­ strengthening domestic supplies. We must no surprise that our mining and milling indus­ cuses on a new treatment for Parkinson's dis­ guarantee secure sources in the Western try in the United States is in an extremely de­ ease, an illness striking over a million elderly Hemisphere. pressed condition. Virtually all aspects of the Americans each year. I have introduced legis­ industry are in a severe slump. This has a lation to assist these people by establishing a 4716 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS March 3, 1987 Commission for the Amelioration of Parkinson­ rights has continued, not just in our own coun­ The Montclair Art Museum will present ism. The Commission is designed to under­ try but around the world. When we consider an exhibit entitled "The Afro-American take a number of initiatives to expand our the fight for civil rights we must not ignore the Artist in the Age of Cultural Pluralism," knowledge and treatment capacity of this dis­ situation that exists in South Africa, where the starting today and continuing through March 8. ease. More specifically, the major function of repugnant doctrine of apartheid continues to The exhibition highlights the best in con­ the Commission is to develop a comprehen­ deprive basic human rights to a majority of temporary American art as it is presented sive national plan for the control of Parkinson­ people. by Afro-Americans. ism and it consequences based on the most After working so long and hard to pass the Beginning tomorrow and running through complete and accurate information available legislation designating Dr. King's birthday as a Feb. 25, a collective exhibition of works by on the disorder. holiday, let us not lose sight of the goals he seven South African expatriate artists titled In the spirit of this legislation, it is with deep stood for. Let us look to the day when his "Voices From Exile" will be on display at interest that I read the following article. It is dream is finally realized. During this time of re­ the Montclair State College Art Gallery. flection, we should remember that they shot Co-sponsored by the South African Exhib­ my hope that not only will more such impor­ it Project and the U.S. affiliate of the Asso­ tant breakthroughs occur in the treatment of down the man, but they could not shoot down ciation Internationale des Defense des Ar­ Parkinson's, but a Commission will be estab­ his dream, a dream that was stronger than life tista, it will be the first American multi-city lished to track, study, and disseminate this im­ and more powerful than death. tour of its kind. portant information to the public-especially This year, as we look back to the achieve­ Middlesex County College will host nu­ our vulnerable elderly population: ments we have made in the past few dec­ merous activities beginning tomorrow, rang­ Some exciting new work was begun at ades, let us also look to the struggles that lie ing from lectures and films to poetry by Yale by Dr. Jonathan Pincus, now professor ahead. We recall with pride landmark legisla­ Newark playwright and poet Amiri Baraka. of neurology at Georgetown, who has tion such as the Civil Rights Act, the Voting Upsala College in East Orange has sched­ helped patients suffering from Parkinson's Rights Act, the Fair Housing Act, nutrition and uled an assortment of activities, most of by altering their diets. Parkinson's is a pro­ them free. education programs, and legal services for the In addition to film presentations, guest gressive disease of the nervous system char­ poor, to name but a few. But we still must acterized by involuntary tremors, rigidity of speakers will discuss topics ranging from Af­ work to preserve and defend these programs rica's contribution to world civilization to the muscles and slowness of movement. The from continued attack. We must protect our disease involves a deficiency of the chemical apartheid. dopamine in the brain. With this deficiency, hard-won victories and continue the steady Kean College has scheduled three special there is a loss of the smooth, rapid move­ march toward equal opportunity in our society events and a film series for February in rec­ ment of the limbs. for all. ognition of Black History Month. The disease is treated with a compound This year, we look forward to enactment of Deborah Gray White, an associate profes­ called L-dopa, which acts in the brain to the Civil Rights Restoration Act, which will sor of history at Ruthers University, will help reduce the tremors and stiffness. But speak on the rise of feminism among black close any loopholes in the civil rights laws and women Feb. 11. with many patients, amino acids in the pro­ guarantee that their antidiscrimination provi­ tein in their diets compete with the L-dopa On Feb. 14, Sweet Honey in the Rock, a sions are applied broadly, as they were origi­ quintet of women who sing an assortment of to get into the brain, where it can benefit nally intended, and the Fair Housing Amend­ the individual. Dr. Pincus has developed selections a cappella will appear at the col­ what he terms a "protein redistribution ments Act, which strengthens our Nation's lege, and on Feb. 25, "Daughters of the Rev­ diet," which restricts protein during the laws prohibiting housing discrimination. olution," a dialogue between the daughters day, giving as close to zero protein as possi­ Mr. Speaker, I insert the following article, of Martin Luther King, Jr. and Malcolm X, ble for breakfast, lunch and throughout the published in the Newark Star-Ledger on Feb­ will be presented. afternoon. During this time, the effect of ruary 1, which describes New Jersey's many Lectures by author /satirist Dick Gregory and a representative of the South African the L-dopa medication can be fully experi­ celebrations of Black History Month: enced in the brain. But because protein is Council of Churches will be among the BLACK HISTORY MONTH-JERSEY EVENTS highlights of Ramapo College's Black Histo­ needed to maintain health, it cannot be WILL Focus ON AFRO-AMERICAN HERITAGE completely eliminated from the diet. At the ry Month. evening meal, the normal daily requirement (By Ovie E. Lattimore) The programs, open to the public, will of protein is given. Subsequent immobility, February is Black History Month, and or­ consist of eight weeks of events on black which occurs for about three hours, is then ganizations throughout New Jersey will cel­ culture and heritage as well as discussions limited to that period. This diet has dra­ ebrate the 61st observance with an array of on political and social issues. matically changed people's lives, allowing events featuring music, dance and theater A special program will be presented on them the freedom to work or pursue other geared toward enriching people's under­ Tuesday by three Morris County organiza­ activities during the daytime. standing of African-American history. tions as part of the month-long observance. Black History Month was initially called Giles R. Wright, director of the Afro­ Negro History Week when instituted in 1926 American History Program for the New BLACK HISTORY MONTH by Carter G. Woodson, the nation's first re­ Jersey Historical Commission, will be speak­ cogizned black historian. ing on New Jersey Afro-American History at In 1976, the Washington-based Associa­ the Morristown National Historical Park au­ HON. PETER W. RODINO, JR. tion for the Study of Afro-American Life ditorium. OF NEW JERSEY and History, founded by Woodson, officially The program, co-sponsored by Historical IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES extended the event from a week to a month Speedwell, the Morris County Historical So­ Tuesday, March 3, 1987 and replaced "Negro" with "black" in re­ ciety and the Voluntary Action Center of sponse to a renewed consciousness among Morris County, is open to the public with­ Mr. RODINO. Mr. Speaker, it is a great privi­ Americans of African descent. Since then, it out charge. lege for me to join my colleagues once again has become a nationally recognized tribute Gallman's Newark Dance Theater will in the annual observance of Black History to black Americans. present, in conjunction with the City of Month. Last month, we took the opportunity to The Woodson Foundation will present 18 Newark's Division of Recreation and the events in 11 cities featuring such artists as commemorate the unique talents, skills, and Urban League of Essex County a Salute to Cissy Houston, Etta James and Nikki Gio­ Black Dance next Sunday at the New Jersey cultural character black Americans have given vanni. Historical Society in Newark. the Nation. And several other organizations will be Human rights lecturer Randall Robinson This is a time of celebration, of education, sponsoring events throughout the state. will speak on South Africa on Feb. 10 at and of rededicating ourselves to the goals of Eighteen-year-old Haven Clayborne will Brookdale Community College in Lincroft. racial equality and equal justice for all. I think be featured as a flute soloist, accompanied The Jersey City Public Library will it is also a time to look back on our achieve­ by pianist Carol Fabrini, in the Black Histo­ present a series of Black History programs, ments, and look ahead to the struggles we ry Month program which will be presented starting today at 3 p.m. at the Miller still must face. by the Grant Avenue Community Center in Branch. Plainfield today at 4 p.m. And Friends of the Plainfield Public Li­ Black History Month reminds us of how far Tickets for the concert, which will include brary will sponsor a handcrafted soft sculp­ we have come, but also of how far we must a performance by the black string ensemble ture exhibit at the library on Feb. 15. go before we truly reach the "sunlit path of quartette Indigo, are $10 for adults and $8 The exhibition will include handcrafted racial justice." This year the struggle for civil for children at the door. ethnic folk dolls in traditional costume and March 3, 1987 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 4717 a group of African wooden animals designed age limit of 70. He was the first jurist to Mr. KARL MASLOWSKI, by Annette Farr and Gloria Flemming. hold the title of chief state judge in New 1034 Maycliffe, York. Cincinnati, OH. His opinions were considered scholarly, DEAR KARL: A number of my staff have JUDGE CHARLES S. DESMOND: thoughtfully and crisply written and were called to my attention that your weekly THE MAN FOR ALL SEASONS widely quoted, those in the business noted. "Naturalist Afield" column in the Cincin­ He also administered the oath of office to nati Sunday Enquirer will mark its golden HON. JACK F. KEMP Governor Mario Cuomo when he first took anniversary March 7. office in 1983. Cuomo and Desmond re­ May I offer you, on behalf of the entire OF NEW YORK mained friends, and the governor delivered Fish and Wildlife Service, not only our con­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES a stirring tribute to the Eden native during gratulations for arriving at such a mile­ Tuesday, March 3, 1987 a testimonial dinner last year in Buffalo. stone, but also our collective thanks and ap­ Cuomo noted Desmond was witty, pos­ preciation for your unstinting dedication to Mr. KEMP. Mr. Speaker, western New York sessed "a quick and incisive mind and pleas­ the cause of wildlife conservation. has recently lost one of its most respected ant sense of humor . . . a man with a love The year 1937 would scarcely seem an aus­ and distinguished leaders. I rise today to pay of people and integrity of person and pur­ picious time to begin a newspaper column tribute to the memory of a good friend, Judge pose." devoted to wildlife. The Ohio Valley had Charles S. Desmond, who passed away on He was the recipient of no less than 13 been ravaged by record floods, and the February 9. Charles Desmond was truly a man honorary degrees from colleges and univer­ nation at large was still in the grips of the of courage, integrity, dedication, and generosi­ sities, and was the author of two books, Great Depression. To advance concern for ty-and much, much more. His wisdom and "Quillets of the Law" and "Through the the needs of wildlife during that time was Courtroom Window." visionary, at the very least. As you probably wit made him one of the most respected and He taught at the Cornell University Law realize, "Naturalist Afield" predates even well-liked members of our western New York School and was an adjunct professor in ap­ the Pittman-Robertson Federal Aid in Wild­ community. With diligence and dedication, pellate advocacy at the State Univeristy of life Restoration Act which marks its 50th Charles Desmond served for 26 years on the Buffalo Law School. anniversary this September. And just as New York State Court of Appeals, and was Judge Desmond was elected to the Court Pittman-Robertson funds have helped buy chief judge on the Court of Appeals from of Appeals in 1940, and re-elected in 1954. the habitat wildlife depend on for their very 1960-66, when he was forced to retire be­ He was elected, without opposition, to the survival, columns such as "Naturalist cause of the mandatory age limit of 70. Court of Appeals in 1959, and in 1962 Afield" and dedicated writer/conservation­ became the chief judge in New York State. ists such as you have helped nurture and Judge Desmond's kindness, wisdom, and He was the recipient of numerous local, sustain the spirit of conservation among our humor will certainly not be forgotten particular­ state and national awards and was affiliated citizens. ly by the Kemp family. He has left quite a with a number of organizations. He was a Through the years you have greatly aided legacy for western New York, and undoubted­ World War I veteran of the Marine Corps. this agency in its mission as well. The abid­ ly his works and deeds will live on. Judge He was married in 1928 to the former ing theme you have articulated so well for Desmond was a champion of education and Helen Marie Ryan who died in 1958. He is fifty years is that habitat is the key to safe­ was a driving force in molding and building survived by three daughters, Sheila Landon, guarding our fishery and wildlife resources. Canisius College, in Buffalo, into the strong in­ Kathleen Hughes and Patricia Williams, all Your message is as timely today as it was of Eden, and 12 grandchildren. Judge Des­ then. Your articles on protecting eagles, dependent institution of higher learning it is mond was the father of Charles Ryan Des­ hawks and owls, on providing nesting habi­ today. Judge Desmond was also a man of mond, an Eden town justice who died Jan. tat and feeding stations for a host of migra­ boundless devotion to his family, community, 19, 1985. tory birds, and on recognizing the important profession, and country, serving on numerous lessons of endangered species conservation­ community organizations and institutions. Most all have helped raise the threshold of public recently, the judge donated land to his home­ MR. KARL MASLOWSKI, GOLDEN awareness and helped make our conserva­ town, Eden, NY, for a new library there-yet ANNIVERSARY AS A COLUM­ tion tasks more achievable. another gesture of commitment and love for NIST WITH THE CINCINNATI Once again, for the Fish and Wildlife ENQUIRER Service, our congratulations and deep ap­ his community. preciation to you and the "Naturalist I encourage all my colleagues in Congress Afield." to read the following article from the Hamburg HON. WILLIS D. GRADISON, JR. Sincerely, Sun that chronicles the life and accomplish­ OF OHIO FRANK DUNKLE, ments of this good friend, Judge Charles S. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Director. Desmond. His leadership and intellect will be sorely missed by all who knew him, and my Tuesday, March 3, 1987 wife Joanne and I extend our deepest sympa­ Mr. GRADISON. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased FREEDOM OF THE WORKPLACE thy and prayers to the Desmond family all of to recognize a constituent of mine, Karl Mas­ ACT whom are friends and neighbors. lowski, who will be celebrating his 50th anni­ He was like Sir Thomas More, a man of versary as a weekly columnist with the Cincin­ HON. JIM LIGHTFOOT total honesty, integrity, and candor-"a man nati Sunday Enquirer on March 7, 1987. OF IOWA for all seasons." Since 1937, Mr. Maslowski's weekly column We will miss "the Judge" but his example "Naturalist Afield" has sought to educate the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES lives on forever as a testimony to his eternal community about the importance of wildlife Tuesday, March 3, 1987 ideals, values, and principles. conservation. Through his commitment to Mr. LIGHTFOOT. Mr. Speaker, today I am The article follows: wildlife preservation and his consistent sup­ introducing legislation to enable people to FORMER CHIEF JUDGE DESMOND DIES AT 90 port for wildlife issues, Mr. Maslowski has made a valuable contribution to the communi­ work in their homes if they choose, and I en­ A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at courage my colleagues to join with me as co­ 10 a.m., today Southern California Central and past regent and secretary of the Libertad the Federal Government. Credit Union. In addition, he has given many Chapter of the Daughters of the American Unfortunately, while the provisions of our years of service to the Western Corporate Revolution. legislation have met with broad support, it has Federal Credit Union and the board of gover­ She also was a member of the Baylor Uni­ been tied up with other, more controversial nors, Mount Baldy Chapter of the California versity School of Education Advisory Board, issues which surround the reauthorization of Credit Union League. the Baylor University Council for Development, the Federal Trade Commission Act. Because Mr. Speaker, I ask that you join me in salut­ and the chancellor's council of the University of those issues, Congress has failed to reau­ ing Charles M. Clark. His many talents and of Texas, as well as the advisory council of thorize this law since it expired in fiscal year boundless dedication personifies the best of the University of Texas Graduate School of Li­ 1982. volunteer vitality. He is a most outstanding ex­ brary and Information Science. I do not believe our proposal should be held ample for us all, and it is with great respect Vara Martin Daniel had been all these hostage to those controversies, and I am that I recognize his many contributions today. places, done all these things and faced all hopeful it can be considered by the 1OOth these challenges-all with the eloquent grace Congress early in this session. of a great lady-who divided her time be­ A TEXAS FAMILY; The reasons for this are simple: jurisdiction A TEXAS tween her family and her many civic duties, as over credit unions belongs more properly to LEGEND: VARA MARTIN DANIEL, 1917-87 well as church responsibilities and philan­ the NCUA, not the FTC. When the FTC was thropic endeavors. established in 1914, banks were specifically "Miss Vara" was the much loved first lady exempt from its jurisdiction because they were HON. J.J. PICKLE who was a devoted mother of four and grand­ already regulated by the Federal Reserve OF TEXAS mother of seven; and while her husband Gov. Board. Because neither savings and loans nor IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Bill Daniel has been called a living Texas credit unions existed at that time, the original Tuesday, March 3, 1987 legend, it was Vara Faye who was always by FTC act naturally did not include such exemp­ his side, whether hunting rogue elephants in tions. Mr. PICKLE. Mr. Speaker, I along with the Africa or dining with Presidents in the White Congress appropriately addressed the S&L distinguished Member from Texas, Mr. House. exemption in the 96th Congress, when I spon­ WILSON, rise to share with you a tribute to the We shall all miss her and are glad she sored legislation exempting S&L's from FTC late Vara Martin Daniel. passed our way. jurisdiction. Those institutions are regulated by Even the legendary John Wayne was capti­ the Federal Home Loan Bank Board, and we vated by the beautiful and talented Vara Faye removed this duplicative regulation through Daniel, wife of Gov. Bill Daniel of Liberty, TX. DEBORAH HOSPITAL Public Law 96-37, which now has been in In a last-ditch effort to enlist the help of Bill ANNIVERSARY effect for over 7 years without any adverse Daniel in producing the movie "The Alamo," impact. the "Duke" flew to the Daniels' Plantation HON. LA WREN CE J. SMITH Ranch. He was hand-carrying 20 yellow roses The time has come to grant the Nation's OF FLORIDA to Miss Vara-and the rest is history. Federal credit unions similar relief from exces­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sive and unnecessary regulation. I urge my Vara Martin Daniel, daughter of late Texas Tuesday, March 3, 1987 colleagues to join Representative BARNARD State Senator Will M. and Daisy Beavers and me in pressing for adoption of H.R. 1309, Martin of Hillsboro, TX, was widely known as Mr. SMITH of Florida. Mr. Speaker, on and I am hopeful this bill can be considered the "First Lady of Liberty." March 13, 1987, the Deborah Hospital Foun­ without delay. She formerly represented the United States dation, in North Lauderdale, FL, which sup­ to 40 countries as a personal envoy of Presi­ ports the Deborah Heart and Lung Center, will dents Dwight Eisenhower, John F. Kennedy, be celebrating its 65th anniversary in conjunc­ CHARLES M. CLARK HONORED and Lyndon B. Johnson. She had been more tion with the 15th birthday of the Children of places and done more things than most the World Program. HON. JERRY LEWIS women even dare to dream, traveling around For 65 years Deborah has treated patients OF CALIFORNIA the world, on all seven continents. without cost to them or their families. This IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES With her husband, a former Governor of the highly specialized hospital provides lifesaving U.S. Territory of Guam and a former member Tuesday, March 3, 1987 heart and lung treatment to patients from all of the Texas House of Representatives, she over the world, including local communities in Mr. LEWIS of California. Mr. Speaker, it established and endowed numerous scholar­ my home State of Florida. gives me great pleasure to have this opportu­ ship-and-academic programs at Baylor Univer­ Deborah, which is the only hospital of its nity to recognize a truly remarkable citizen of sity in Waco, the University of Texas at Austin, kind east of the Mississippi, means hope and the 35th District of California, Mr. Charles M. and the Methodist Boys Ranch in Waco. health to people from all races, religions, Clark. Mr. Clark was honored by the Mount Their fabulous Plantation Ranch was the ethnic or financial backgrounds. Additionally, Baldy Chapter of the California Credit Union setting for annual crippled children's parties Deborah's doctors and facilities are consid­ League on December 16, 1986. and Easter egg hunts for thousands of area ered among the finest in the Nation. Mr. Clark is a widely respected career public residents. The historic ranch, 25 miles north of The Deborah Hospital Foundation and the school teacher, coach, and administrator. He Liberty, also served as the headquarters for Deborah Heart and Lung Center are to be has generously shared his free time with such the famous "Big Thicket Trek" wagon trains commended for the great contribution being worthwhile organizations as the Methodist that opened the South Texas State Fair in made to humanity and our community. Church, the Boy Scouts of America, Kiwanis Beaumont for 16 years. International, and the Masons, who have ben­ Mrs. Daniel was the first recipient of the efited greatly from his many talents. "Sons and Daughters of Liberty" award. She JAPAN'S MODERNIZATION More than any other organization, the credit also received the Philanthropic Award from EFFORT MAY SPUR UNITED unions have been the greatest beneficiary of the Texas Liberty Association and the Human STATES Charlie's generosity. Charlie Clark's numerous Relations Award from the Texas State Teach­ activities with the credit union have spanned ers Association. HON. VIN WEBER many years. He has contributed more than 32 She was a distinguished alumna and OF MINNESOTA years of service as a volunteer to the credit member of the Hall of Fame of Hill College in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES union movement. Founder of the Western Hillsboro, one of only six "Alumna Honoris Credit Union National Association of Manage­ Causa" of Baylor University, and an honor Tuesday, March 3, 1987 ment Schools at Pomona College, he was graduate of Texas Woman's University in Mr. WEBER. Mr. Speaker, considering our dean of student activities for 20 years. For 18 Denton. She was a director of the Southeast- present concern about international competi- March 3, 1987 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 4721 tiveness, it's appropriate that we study the products-was met. Recent years., However, The Makuhari new metropolis, a $5.7 billion economic modernization efforts of our major have brought new challenges. The strong project patterned after the Hanover Fair in trading partners, particularly Japan. In the past yen value has affected the domestic econo­ West Germany, is to be built in the Tokyo Japan has been enormously successful at my, and companies from South Korea, area for international trade shows and con­ Taiwan, Sinagapore, Malaysia and, more re­ ferences. moving aggressively into high technology cently, China are competing successfully in Other names signal the areas of concen­ fields. Part of their success is clearly attributa­ the international markets with even lower­ tration-Teletopia, Agripolis, Marinopolis, ble to their ability to anticipate future trends in cost products. and New Media City. The recently priva­ the economy and their willingness to develop A 1980 MITI paper, "Visions for the tized Nippon Telegraph and Telephone is long-range plans in response to them. 1980s" urged Japan's industry to pursue reported to be developing the Information In 1980, Japan's Ministry of International more creative research. More than 30 na­ Network System, a nationwide optical-fiber Trade and Industry [MITI] began plans to build tional research and development projects communication-satellite network, at a cost 26 new high-technology cities, specifically de­ focused on such leading-edge technologies of $150 billion. signed to bring together universities, industry, as fifth-generation computers, biotechnol­ Japan is driven by the new commercial ogy, lasers, ceramics and bioelectronics. strength of its neighbor countries. Those and venture capital foundations. These new More than 2,000 researchers in the Tsukuba who doubt its ability to carry out these am­ cities promise to play a vital role in Japan's Science City, 35 miles northeast of Tokyo, bitious programs must factor in the tremen­ economy as tightly coordinated technology and six regional testing laboratories, coordi­ dous strides that the country has made in centers. The United States could certainly nated the project. commerce, industry and finance in the past profit from a careful scrutiny of this ambitious To understand the government commit­ two decades. And the Japanese are long­ plan. ment to put Japan in first place in science, range planners. Toward that end, I commend to my col­ industry, business and finance in the 1990's How should the United States react to the leagues the following article by Otto Silha, and beyond, one must realize that MITI is new Technopolis challenge? Sheridan Tat­ former publisher of the Minneapolis Star and not the only agency pressing ahead in the suno, writing from his vantage point, has 1980s. The Science and Technology Agency four suggestions worth considering: Tribune and Chair of the Innovative City and the Ministry of Posts and Tele­ "Develop regional industrial strategies to Project Steering Committee. Mr. Silha's article communication have pursued their strengthen our emerging Silicon Valleys and is an informative overview of Japan's current own joint-research venture. One of the more avoid putting 'all our eggs in one basket.' modernization effort. As we consider ways to ambitious projects involves automated lan­ We will require close government-universi­ remain competitive into the 21st century, we guage translation phone systems and artifi­ ty-industry cooperation to improve our should seriously examine these Japanese ini­ cial intelligence. schools, build our infrastructure and gener­ tiatives. Needless to say, Japanese companies are ate new companies." [From the Minneapolis Star and Tribune, rushing to take advantage of the results of "Investigate the possibility of a U.S.­ Jan. 13, 1987) these projects. Since 1984, leading electonics Japan bilateral Technopolis program to makers have spent $2.5 billion to build more keep up-to-date on changes in Japan. The JAPAN'S "TECHNOPOLIS" PROGRAM MAY GIVE than 80 research laboratories to design and U.S. Conferences of Mayors and Governors AMERICANS A MUCH-NEEDED HIGH-TECH JOLT operate the new products for domestic and are best positioned to pursue information world markets. sharing and cross-investment." Japan's Technopolis Concept-an ambi­ U.S. business leaders have been concerned "Develop Japanese science and business li­ tious plan to build more than 20 new high­ for many years about the Japanese govern­ braries that offer translation services, tech­ tech cities-may prove to have the same ment's heavy subsidy of research and even nical journals, Japanese language courses effort on United States urban growth and marketing subsidies of competitive products. and business programs. These should even­ development that the Soviet Sputnik had This kind of stimulation has' helped to tually be expanded into Asian business li­ on the U.S. space program. produce 11 major-automobile manufacturers braries to include all Pacific Rim nations." The project was launched in 1980 under compared to only four in the United States. "Organize Pacific Rim networks in our the guidance of the Ministry of Internation­ But the Technopolis Concept seems likely companies, which have many engineers and al Trade and Industry . other inducements to attract Japanese and Tatsuno sets the background for this ag­ foreign companies. Estimates for the gov­ Tuesday, March 3, 1987 gressive new strategy. After World War II, ernmental expenditures for each city range Mr. JONES of North Carolina. Mr. Speaker, Japan diligently sought advanced technolo­ from $1 to $2 billion, in addition to the pri­ today I rise to introduce the Equitable Auto­ gy to catch up with the West. Copying-not vate investment. mobile Transportation Act of 1987, which 53 reinventing the wheel-was perceived as the A law passed last May promotes private Members of Congress have joined me in co­ route to the future. investment in international trade-fair facili­ MITI provided national leadership in im­ ties, conference halls and joint research lab­ sponsoring. This bill, modeled after H.R. 3655 porting foreign technology, with companies oratories. Investment estimates are in the of the 99th Congress, is intended to balance investing in new plants and equipment and $45 billion to $55 billion range over the next our maritime automobile transportation capa­ developing low-cost manufacturing process­ 10 years, with eight Technopolis sites bilities with those of Japan and South Korea es. The national objective-high-quality planned as future regional research cores. by requiring those countries to transport an 4722 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS March 3, 1987 equal number of vehicles on U.S. vehicle car­ join me in the promotion of our maritime in­ fossil fuel use has more than quadrupled," riers as on their own. The bill does not man­ dustry by cosponsoring the Equitable Automo­ said Lester R. Brown, Worldwatch Institute date that U.S.-flag vessels carry a given per­ bile Transportation Act of 1987. Together we president and director of the study, State of centage of autos imported into the United the World 1987. The resulting pressures on can send a message of conviction and the earth's resources have surpassed many States. It merely states that where the auto strength: that trade is a two-way proposition, natural thresholds, including the capacity exporting country's vessels are benefitting and that if we are to buy products like auto­ of forests to tolerate pollution, of the at­ from the substantial business generated by mobiles on the foreign market, our workers, in mosphere to absorb waste gases, and of United States car buyers, then U.S. vessels this case our seamen, should participate in cropland to sustain intensive cultivation. should share in the trade. Under the proposal, the trade that is created not by Japanese or "Many of these threshold crossings, which 100 percent of the transportation service Korean manufacturers, but by U.S. consum­ are making the earth less habitable for could be provided by carriers other than ers. future generations, are taking society by Japan, South Korea, or United States. surprise," said Brown. "The most threaten­ Currently, Japanese interests own, operate, ing globally are the depletion of the ozone layer, climate change, and the loss of biolog­ or control the vast majority of the vehicle car­ THE STATE OF THE WORLD- 1987 ical diversity." riers operating around the world. More than In State of the World 1987, the fourth in two-thirds of these vehicle carriers are en­ Worldwatch's annual series, Brown and six gaged in the lucrative United States-Japan HON. JAMES J. FLORIO colleagues analyze numerous other issues, trade, bringing about 2.3 million Japanese OF NEW JERSEY including the ecology and economics of ur­ automobiles to our shores each year. Ameri­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES banization, new approaches to recycling can consumers spend well over $10 billion Tuesday, March 3, 1987 solid wastes, the future of nuclear power purchasing these cars. The American public is after Chernobyl, and the effect of privatiza­ ultimately paying for the transportation cost Mr. FLORIO. Mr. Speaker, once again tion on the efficiency of resource use. Worldwatch Institute has issued its state ·of "Daily news events remind us that our re­ and yet our maritime industry has had very lationships with the earth and its natural little access to this trade. the world picturing an environment stretched beyond its capabilities as a result of increased systems is changing, often in ways we do not Last Congress. H.R. 3655 was reported out understand," Brown said. of the Merchant Marine and Fisheries Commit­ pollution, depletion of the ozone layer, climate Recent reports that the ozone layer in the tee. As a result of this preliminary action, change and the loss of biological diversity. As upper atmosphere over Antarctica is being Nissan Motor Co. announced the charter of a one who has long been active in environmen­ depleted, apparently by the industrial re­ pure car carrier from Marine Transport Lines tal issues, and as a member of the Subcom­ lease of chlorofluorocarbons, is but one ex­ for 3 years. This vessel will be built in a Japa­ mittee on Transportation, Tourism and Haz­ ample of how our earthly habitat is being ardous Materials, I would like to direct the at­ altered. The resulting increase in ultraviolet nese shipyard and will be capable of trans­ radiation reaching populated areas would porting 4,000 automobiles per voyage. It will tention of my colleagues to the points raised by Lester R. Brown. cause more skin cancers, impair human carry the U.S. flag. However, this is a small immune systems, and retard crop growth. percentage of the 700,000 cars Nissan ex­ Our environment is being taxed by increas­ "Uncontrolled emissions of carbon dioxide ports to the United States. In addition, three ing pollutants including the steady depletion of and other 'greenhouse gases' threaten to other U.S.-flag vessles have been contracted the ozone layer because of increased emis­ make the earth warmer than at any time in for under similar arrangements with Japanese sions of chlorofluorocarbons and uncontrolled human history," Brown said. In late July companies, although these efforts hardly rep­ emissions of carbon dioxide and other green­ 1986, a team of British scientists reported house gases. In addition, acid rain and other evidence from more than a century of tem­ resent an equitable share of the trade. perature data that the warming has begun. In 1986, Korea sold 168,000 motor vehicles forms of air pollution continue to damage our forests, our rivers, lakes, and streams. There They found a long-term increase in the in the United States. Actual imports were even earth's average temperature, with five of higher because of the Korean autos still car­ is a need or continued efforts to decrease pol­ the nine warmest years since 1850 occurring ried in dealer inventories. The Korean Institute lution and restore our natural resources. during the last decade. for Economics and Technology predicts that In the past, there have been efforts in Con­ In October 1986, a conference of distin­ 420,000 to 500,000 motor vehicles will be ex­ gress to address several of the problems guished biologists convened in Washington, ported to the United States in 1987. In 1987, mentioned in the 1987 State of the World. D.C., sounded a clear warning about increas­ The 99th Congress heralded several signifi­ ing threats to species survival. The scien­ Daewoo, a 50 percent GM-owned company, tists cautioned that continued degradation expects to produce for export to the United cant environmental accomplishments including a reauthorization of Superfund, the enactment of natural habitats could bring a wave of ex­ States between 80,000 and 100,000 automo­ tinctions comparable to that which wiped biles to be sold as the Pontiac LeMans model. of a Safe Drinking Water Act and, just recent­ out the dinosaurs and half of all other Moreover, Kia Motors, a 1O percent Ford­ ly, a reauthorization of the Clean Water Act. I extant species some 65 million years ago. owned company, expects to produce for am proud to have played an instrumental role "In industrial regions, acid rain and air export to the United States between 50,000 in these efforts. pollution pose some of the most serious and 70,000 automobil.es to be sold as the However, I would like to join Lester Brown near-term consequences," Brown observed. in highlighting for my colleagues the need for Forest damage in Europe, first widely re­ Ford Festiva. Mr. Speaker, the Korean auto ported in West Germany, continues to market is growing exponentially and I am de­ continued efforts. I hope that the 1OOth Con­ gress will herald legislation designed to con­ spread throughout central and northern termined to see that we get a fair crack at Europe in 1986, Trees covering 20 million that cargo. trol acid rain and successful efforts in not only hectares-an area the size of Austria and The bill will provide clear benefits to our na­ decreasing ozone pollution but also negotiat­ East Germany combined-are sick, dying, or tional security and economic well-being. The ing international agreements to decrease dead. In December 1986, Swiss authorities military establishment has repeatedly cited the chlorofluorocarbons and protect our ozone reported that the share of damaged trees in unique advantages of these specialized roll-on layer. the canton of Zurich had increased from 14 I commend to my colleagues the following percent in 1983 to 65 percent in 1986. roll-off ships for use in areas without the so­ "The loss of forests is a crossing of natu­ phisticated shoreside equipment necessary to release issued by Worldwatch Institute and urge their support in addressing the problems ral limits that poses immediate conse­ service a containership. quences for local populations," Brown con­ It is no mistake that Asian manufacturers posed to our environment. tinued. "Third World demand for firewood are targeting the U.S. market-it is a lucrative EARTH'S FUTURE HABITABILITY THREATENED is rising steadily, forcing wood harvesting one and the demand for their products is high. Human activities are driving many natural that exceeds sustainable yield of local wood­ But when these nations unfairly restrict the al­ systems beyond critical thresholds of stabili­ lands in scores of countries. Satellite data location of ancillary services necessary to get ty, posing serious economic consequences show that India has lost 22 percent of its and direct threats to the earth's habitabil­ trees over in just eight years." the goods to market, we have a vested inter­ ity, according to a new report by World­ "The economic consequences of these est in blowing the whistle. The U.S. merchant watch Institute, a Washington, D.C.-based threshold crossings are quickly becoming in­ fleet has been asked to shoulder the burden research organization. escapable. Worldwide, the cost of adjusting of foreign protectionism for too many years. "Since 1950 world population has doubled, to a greenhouse gas-induced warming of the Finally, Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to food production has nearly tripled, and earth may loom the largest," said Brown. March 3, 1987 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 4723 For agriculture, a highly climate-dependent efficiency and developing renewable energy Delaware River Port Authority; and Mr. James sector, shifts in rainfall patterns may re­ reserves that goes far beyond and currently J. Kirk, director, Port Authority of New York quire investments totalling hundreds of bil­ envisaged can now be justified on the basis and New Jersey. Dr. Richard T. Dewling, com­ lions of dollars in new irrigation and drain­ of the enormous environmental costs that age systems to maintain global food output. would thereby be averted." missioner, New Jersey Department of Environ­ Thermal expansion of the oceans and the "A handful of countries hold the key to mental Protection, delivered a message from melting of glaciers and polar icecaps will some of the major adjustments facing hu­ the Honorable Thomas Kean, Governor of the cause sea levels to rise, putting coastal areas manity," he noted. "For example, the State of New Jersey. at greater risk from flooding. Low-lying United States, the Soviet Union, and China A highlight of the evening came during Sec­ countries such as Bangladesh and the Neth­ together account for half of the global C02 retary Dawson's keynote address when he erlands, the rice-growing river floodplains of emissions from fossil fuel. These three sang a song he had composed, entitled "The Asia, and such major cities as Shanghai, countries also possess roughly two-thirds of New Jersey River". I am submitting this song London, and Washington would require vast the world's remaining reserves of coal, by investments in public works to protect far the most abundant fossil fuel. A vigor­ with its powerful message of tribute to JIM against the rise in sea level. ous effort to curb fossil fuel use by these HOWARD and BOB ROE so that all my col­ The Worldwatch report also found that three countries could go a long way toward leagues can share in this portion of a very en­ soil erosion is taking a heavy economic toll. slowing the global C02 buildup and the pro­ joyable evening. I know all of my colleagues, The loss of topsoil is contributing to falling jected change in climate." and the many citizens of New Jersey who crop yields in countries that contain rough­ A similar situation exists with tropical for­ were in attendance at the dinner, join me in ly a quarter of Africa's population. In ests. Brazil, Indonesia, and Zaire contain saluting the outstanding leadership and hard tandem with its contribution to the conti­ nearly half the world's tropical rainforests, nent's decline in per capita grain produc­ a resource critical to preserving the earth's work of Congressman JAMES J. HOWARD and tion, soil erosion raises the need for food im­ biological diversity and to restoring stability Congressman ROBERT A. ROE. ports, swelling external debt in countries to the carbon cycle. Unfortunately, none of THE NEW JERSEY RIVER such as Nigeria and the Sudan. these three countries has yet developed a (Words and Music by R. K. Dawson) "The spreading forest damage in Europe comprehensive strategy to protect their for­ is setting the stage for increased rainfall ests. CAs performed at A Salute to Congress­ runoff, soil erosion, and disruption of the "The course corrections needed to restore man, JAMES J. HOWARD and Congressman ROBERT A. RoE for passage of The Water European forest products industry," warned a worldwide improvement in the human Resources Development Act of 1986.) Brown. "The Swiss now plan to evacuate vil­ condition have no precedent," said Brown. Verse 1: lages where the loss of trees on mountain Simultaneous efforts are needed to arrest Growing up in Alabama, slopes above has led to an unacceptable risk the carbon dioxide buildup, protect the My traveling days were few. of landslides and avalanches. The tourist in­ ozone layer, restore forests and soils, stop But I heard about New Jersey once dustry will also suffer, undermining the population growth, boost energy efficiency, In my history class at school. economies of many Swiss communities." and develop renewable energy sources. 01' Billy Earl did an extra credit report As wooded areas surrounding Third World "No generation has ever faced such a com­ cities become scarce, firewood prices are plex set of issues requiring immediate atten­ To bring his grade up to an "A". rising. After remaining remarkable stable tion," Brown concluded. "Preceding genera­ He said Albert Einstein himself lives there, from 1960 to 1977, average firewood prices tions have always been concerned about the He said they call it "The Garden State." in some 40 Indian cities rose 42 percent future, but ours is the first to be faced with Verse 2: from 1977 to 1984. In the absence of offset­ decisions that will determine whether the I left the Heart of Dixie, ting gains in income, this price hike trans­ earth our chidren inherit will be habitable." Went to work for Uncle Sam. lates into a decline in living standards for Water projects were dead in the water those who depend on this traditional fuel All across our mighty land. for cooking and heating. SALUTE TO HON. JAMES J. But a river was moving in Jersey, "With so many unsustainable trends HOWARD AND HON. ROBERT A. Carrying high hopes and great dreams. under way, judging the environmental and ROE Two men from the shore and the Great economic health of societies requires ecolog­ Falls ical deflators, much like the price deflators Knew just how to harness that stream. used to factor out the effect of inflation HON. JIM SAXTON Chorus: when examining economic trends," Brown OF NEW JERSEY You can paint with water colors, explained. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES You can probably water ski. You can eat a watermelon, "Applying this concept to U.S. agriculture, Tuesday, March 3, 1987 for example, shows that 57 million tons of Or have water on your knee. annual grain output are produced only by Mr. SAXTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise to share There are water bugs and water birds, diminishing the agricultural resource base," with my colleagues an account of a very note­ and water buffalo. he continued. "Some 48 million tons are worthy event that occurred Friday, February 6, But there ain't no water in the law produced on highly erosive land that is 1987, in Atlantic City, NJ. I am speaking of a Without Jim Howard and Bob Roe. scheduled for conversion to grassland or salute to Congressman JAMES J. HOWARD Verse 3: woodland under the Food Security Act of and Congressman ROBERT A. ROE for pas­ The Lincoln Memorial is special, 1985. In addition to this unsustainable The Statue of Liberty stands tall. output of grain, an additional 9 million tons sage of the Water Resources Development The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier are produced by depleting groundwater sup- Act of 1986. Helps us look back and recall. plies." , Sponsored by the New Jersey Alliance for When you see the floodwaters falling Factoring out this unsustainable grain Action, the event was designed to recognize And you hear the ships' whistles blow, output-which amounts to one-sixth of total the powerful role that our colleagues, Con­ It's part of a living memorial annual U.S. harvests-gives a picture of gressman JIM HOWARD, chairman of the To Jim Howard and Bob Roe. long-term food security that is very differ­ House Public Works and Transportation Com­ Cause there ain't no water in the law ent from the one shaped by the "surplus" mittee, and Congressman BOB ROE, chairman Without Jim Howard and Bob Roe. glutting the world market. The unsustaina­ ble U.S. grain output of 57 million tons of of the House Water Resources Subcommittee, played in securing passage of the first real grain per year compares with the 22-million OUTSTANDING WOMEN IN ton annual buildup of world grain stocks water projects legislation in over 16 years. over the past five years. Subtracting the un­ Over 500 people were in attendance at a MINNESOTA'S HISTORY sustainable output from all other countries dinner chaired by Dr. Robert E. Wonderle, would make food security trends look much chairman of the New Jersey Alliance for HON. BRUCE F. VENTO grimmer. Action. It was my pleasure to introduce the OF MINNESOTA "As the enormous costs associated with keynote speaker, Mr. Robert K. Dawson, As­ fossil fuel combustion-primarily acidifica­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works. tion and climate change-become more ap­ Tuesday, March 3, 1987 parent, pressures will force governments to The following people presented awards: Dr. promote energy efficiency and renewable John L. Buzzi, president, Kupper Associates; Mr. VENTO. Mr. Speaker, it is with great energy sources far more vigorously," Brown Dr. August D. Pistilli, president, American pleasure that I join my colleagues, Congress­ said. "An investment in raising world energy Dredging Co.; Mr. James R. Kelly, president, women BARBARA BOXER and OLYMPIA SNOWE 4724 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS March 3, 1987 in cosponsoring H.R. 79 designating March History Month for her assistance, and Dr. THE PRESIDENT'S SPECIAL 1987, as National Women's History Month Gretchen Kreuter, the notable historian and REVIEW BOARD'S FINDINGS I would like to draw my colleagues attention coauthor of "Women in Minnesota" from to some of the women of Minnesota whose which my remarks were extracted. heritage we honor, and to recognize their spe­ HON. DAN LUNGREN cial contributions in the fields of education, OF CALIFORNIA agriculture, medicine, and politics. TRIBUTE TO THE EXXON BATON IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Minnesota's women have been a guiding ROUGE VOLUNTEER RESCUE Tuesday, March 3, 1987 force in our renowned educational system. TEAM Four of Minnesota's finest colleges were Mr. LUNGREN. Mr. Speaker, nearly 3 founded by the Catholic Sister Seraphine Ire­ months ago, President Reagan announced the land and Mother Antonia McHugh: St. Cather­ HON. RICHARD H. BAKER formation of his Special Review Board as­ signed with the task of studying the National ine's in St. Paul, St. Theresa in Winona, St. OF LOUISIANA Scholastica in Duluth, and St. Benedict's in St. Security Council, its operation, and its staff. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Joseph. Our State university flourished under The Board, consisting of John Tower, Edmund the guidance of professors like Maria L. San­ Tuesday, March 3, 1987 Muskie, and Brent Scowcroft, was also re­ ford. One of the first women professors in the sponsible for addressing the Iran/Contra Mr. BAKER. Mr. Speaker, I would like to matter in a manner consistent with the Presi­ United States, Sanford was a leader in estab­ take this opportunity to recognize the out­ lishing parent-teacher groups and adult educa­ dent's request that all the facts come out. standing achievement of the Exxon Baton tion programs. Her skills as an orator helped In a remarkably short period of time, the Rouge Volunteer Rescue Team. her express egalitarian goals for Negroes, In­ President's Special Review Board-(or, Tower dians, and women alike. Minnesotans have The volunteer group is composed of men Commission)-has just submitted their find­ honored Maria Sanford with a statute dis­ from the Exxon Co. USA, Baton Rouge, LA, ings to the President, the Congress, and the played in the U.S. Capitol. Refinery and the Exxon Chemical Americas, American public. And as the board members Minnesota is the home of one of the great Baton Rouge, LA, Chemical Plant. The squad stated in the reports corresponding letter of farm organizations, the Patrons of Husbandry, is called upon several times a year to provide transmittal, "While the publication of this ma­ better known as the Grange. The organization emergency care and transport for injured or ill terial in this report may be troublesome to was cofounded by Oliver Kelley and Caroline plant workers. Since the team was formed in some in the short term, we believe that, over Hall in 1867 and admitted both men and 1979, members have had 80 formal hours of time, the nation will clearly benefit by your de­ women to its membership rolls from its incep­ on-the-job training in heavy rescue and emer­ cision to commission this review." I am per­ tion. The story of the Grange exemplifies the gency care each year. Additionally, individual sonally confident that Messrs. Tower, Muskie, necessary partnerships between the men and members train about 200 hours a year on and Scowcroft are correct in that assessment. women of the family farm upon which we still their own time. Mr. Speaker, after reviewing the Tower depend today. Team activities include annual simulated Commission's findings, I would like to applaud Let us not forget Minnesota's medical and emergencies, inside and outside of the plant. the members of the Commission as well as their dedicated staff for producing both a fair social work pioneers: Dr. Martha G. Ripley, The group also attends employee safety ses­ and comprehensive report. Their analysis of founder in 1887 of Maternity Hospital in Min­ sions, both to showcase equipment and to the National Security Council's [NSC] 40-year neapolis; Gertrude Brown, first director of the provide assistance if needed. The squad is on Phillis Wheatley Settlement House, so named history was excellent; their review of case call constantly-24 hours a day, 7 days a for one of America's first published black studies from several administrations exceed­ week. women poets; Sister Kenny, whose pioneer ingly thorough; and their recommendations for For the past 6 years, the Baton Rouge efforts to combat the horrors of polio built a the NSC system very astute. Needless to say, world-renowned rehabilitation center; and I. squad has participated in competitions held by the board ought to rightfully be commended Myrtle Carden whose 20 years at the Hallie Q. the International Rescue and Emergency Care for producing an excellent report in an ex­ Brown Neighborhood center in St. Paul saw to Association. They returned from the August tremely limited period of time. the needs of its growing black population. 1986, competition in Minneapolis, MN, as the Lastly, and perhaps most importantly, I be­ Women have had the right to vote in Minne­ world champions. The two-member emergen­ lieve President Reagan ought to be praised sota since 1875. I am proud to note the name cy-medical technician team won their category for commissioning the Special Review Board. of Anna Dickie Olesen of Cloquet, MN. Said to of competition. The squad also turned in fine His determination in uncovering all the rele­ be "one of the five fastest talkers in the performances in heavy rescue and emergency vant facts concerning the Iran/Contra matter United States,'' Olesen was our first Demo­ care. as well as establishing the proper procedure cratic committeewoman, and in 1922, the first The members of the squad are: Capt. for carrying out future national security goals female candidate for the U.S. Senate. In Min­ Warren Winstead, Assistant Capt. Jimmy Wil­ is welcomed and refreshing. nesota's later years, Olesen was joined in liams, Charlie Blanchard, Kenny Buff, Darrell public service by such well-known personal­ Daigle, Dale Mayeux, Barry Miley, Jeff On­ PRO ANTITRUST REFORM ities as Representative Goya Knutson from stead, Joe Pevey, Ray Pratt, Richard Reed, the Red River Valley, Eugenie Anderson of Dan Rice, Hershel! Stafford, Warren Strup­ Red Wing, and Jean Wittich of Minneapolis. peck, and Carey Trisler. HON. JOE BARTON Anderson was the first American woman to be Their expertise in emergency rescue tech­ OF TEXAS appointed to ambassadorial rank-serving as niques has saved numerous lives and stands IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES an envoy to Denmark, later Bulgaria, and at as an example to similar industrial rescue Tuesday, March 3, 1987 the United Nations. Wittich was the organizer groups across the nation. It is an honor for me of the All Party volunteer committee which Mr. BARTON of Texas. Mr. Speaker, the to commend the inspiring courage of the elected Floyd B. Olson, perhaps Minnesota's President's Trade Employment and Productivi­ Exxon Baton Rouge Volunteer Rescue Team. best loved Governor, in 1930. ty Act, H.R. 1155, is now before Congress. It It is a privilege to have the world champion The real story of women, however, is far is a comprehensive proposal to improve our more than a chronicle of a few eminent per­ team located in Baton Rouge, LA, and they competitive position in the world economy. In sons. It is a story of how all women lived, will remain an inspiration to the true spirit of addition to trade law reforms, I was pleased to worked, thought-how they reacted to the volunteerism. see antitrust reform included in the bill. To the tides and currents of their times-and how uninitiated, antitrust reform may, at first thousands of their unrecorded decisions af­ glance, seem out of place in a discussion of fected the direction of our great State and of competitiveness proposals. Let me assure this Nation. you, nothing could be further from the truth. I am indebted to Ms. Judy Yeager-Jones, Our antitrust laws were adopted back in the State Coordinator of the Minnesota Women's days where a few U.S. companies threatened March 3, 1987 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 4725 monopolistic control of domestic markets. For­ IN REMEMBRANCE OF THE over the next 35 years increased his collec­ eign competition was nonexistent. Today, we RIGHT REVEREND MONSI­ tion to 70 pieces by 26 artists, 25 of whom face international competition in global mar­ GNOR LAWRENCE W . DONO­ are American. kets, and firms ought to be able to restructure VAN With most of its works dating from 1825 to to meet that competition, so long as the con­ 1875, the Ricau collection represents the first sumer is protected in the process. The admin­ HON. JAMES J. HOWARD important flowering of neoclassic sculpture in istration's antitrust proposals will help Ameri­ OF NEW JERSEY this country and a milestone in the growth of American art. can companies while still protecting American IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES consumers. The package as a whole deserves Dr. David Steadman, director of the Chrysler Tuesday, March 3, 1987 Museum, expects to have the collection ready careful consideration and support in the Mr. HOWARD. Mr. Speaker, I am privileged for exhibition in an expanded and renovated weeks and months ahead and I applaud the to place before the House, a commentary on facility in the late fall of 1988. administration's efforts in this regard. the life of a very great man. The Right Rever­ This will be another feature that makes my end Monsignor Lawrence W. Donovan has led district worth visiting, and I would encourage McGRATH MOURNS LOSS OF a life of exemplary public service and dedica­ my colleagues to do so whenever they can. REV. MORGAN M. DAYS, CALLS tion to God. After being ordained a priest on DAYS "A GIANT IN THE CIVIC May 1, 1937, he served as chaplain at two New Jersey hospitals, an orphanage, and TRIBUTE TO FINDLAY COLLEGE AFFAIRS OF LONG ISLAND" boy's reformatory. In 1949 he was appointed pastor of St. Joseph Church in Toms River, HON. MICHAEL G. OXLEY HON.RAYMONDJ.McGRATH NJ. For 38 years he led the people of St. OF OHIO Joseph Parish and accomplished a great deal; OF NEW YORK IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES a new church and grammar school, a new Tuesday, March 3, 1987 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES convent, a rectory, a Catholic cemetery, and Tuesday, March 3, 1987 the first and only Catholic · High School in Mr. OXLEY. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to Ocean County which now bears his name. inform my colleagues that the Center for Bilin­ Mr. McGRATH. Mr. Speaker, I would like to During his tenure, St. Joseph Parish grew tre­ gual Multicultural Studies of Findlay College, take this moment to remember a great man mendously and is currently the largest parish located in my district, was recently awarded who was a true leader among my constitu­ in the diocese of Trenton and the parent of honorable mention by the American Associa­ ents. I refer to the Rev. Morgan M. Days of five new parishes. tion of Colleges for Teacher Education in their Rockville Centre, NY, who recently passed In addition, Monsignor Donovan gave much 1986 Distinguished Achievement Award in away at the age of 95. of his time to the surrounding community. International Teacher Education competition. I This wonderful and wise man was the spirit­ Among his many activities were his positions would also like to commend Dr. Jean Nye ual leader of the Shiloh Baptist Church in his as auxiliary chaplain of the Armed Forces, La­ who put together such an exemplary program. community for 49 years. But his influence and kehurst, member of the Ocean County Red The Center for Bilingual Multicultural Stud­ impact was far, far wider in the affairs of Long Cross, member of the board of trustees of the ies was established in 1984 and offers four Island. Ocean County Heart Association, and charter separate majors designed to enable students Reverend Days was a spokesman for the member of the Elks B.P.O.E. No. 1875. Yet to become fluent in Spanish as well as Eng­ black community at-large and was a giant in still he found the time to work with the young lish. One major in particular, Spanish-busi­ the civic affairs of Long Island for many years. people of Ocean county as athletic director of ness, couples a knowledge of the Spanish He was a shrewd and tenacious figher for his St. Joseph Schools. These are only a few of language and culture with a fundarriental people, and, by sheer force of will, single­ the selfless pursuits of this very dedicated knowledge of business. This combination could easily lead a student to a variety of ca­ handedly brought about many of the most im­ man. reers, especially those related to firms which portant developments in the history of Long Unfortunately, on January 21, 1987, at the have business dealing with Spanish-speaking Island race relations. age of 75, Monsignor Donovan passed away. He leaves behind him, however, a lifetime of customers. Gifted with an intellect that was capable of Findlay College was the first college or uni­ great vision, he was nevertheless a pragmatist good works and fond memories. Let us in­ clude in our prayers Monsignor Donovan, the versity in the State of Ohio to have a certified who could grasp the most subtle nuances of a members of his family, and the members of Bilingual Multicultural Teacher Training Pro­ situation. He was a man who instinctively St. Joseph Parish as they continue his work gram. The Findlay College program is de­ knew what strings needed to be pulled to get on the strong foundation he built. Thank you. signed to prepare college students of both the job done, and he played those strings as Spanish-dominated and English-dominated only a master can. backgrounds to teach in a bilingual settirig. While his concern for the spiritual affairs of CHRYSLER MUSEUM ADDS Programs such as these at Findlay College his community occupied his life, he was re­ RICAU SCULPTURE COLLECTION are particularly important today due to the lentless in his pursuit of civil rights and eco­ growing importance of international trade. nomic justice. Well into his nineties, Pastor HON. OWEN B. PICKETT America needs to increase its international Days was still pursuing his work and fighting OF VIRGINIA business skills to become more competitive in for civic betterment. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the world market. I commend Findlay College for its foresight in developing such an excel­ As chairman of the Rockville Centre Human Tuesday, March 3, 1987 Rights Commission, Reverend Days was the lent program. key figure in the redevelopment of the vil­ Mr. PICKETT. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take a minute, if I may, to engage in a bit of lage's West End. This monument to his ability, local pride and to share with my colleagues TRIBUTE TO STEPHEN F. TOBIA, and the park that bears his name, will remind what I believe is exciting news. JR. future generations of the lasting impact this Already renowned for its collection of glass man had on his community. and Italian and French paintings, the Chrysler HON. ESTEBAN EDWARD TORRES Mr. Speaker, utlimately, the most important Museum in Norfolk, VA, has now become one monument to this great man, among the many OF CALIFORNIA of the Nation's most important museums for IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES things he built, is the bridge he built between American sculpture with the significant acqui­ people. Above all, Reverend Days, my dear sition of the country's largest and finest pri­ Tuesday, March 3, 1987 personal friend and colleague, was a bridge vate collection of American 19th Century Mr. TORRES. Mr. Speaker, I would like to builder. My sincere condolences go out to his sculpture: the James H. Ricau collection. bring to the attention of my colleagues the family and many friends. Mr. Ricau of Piermont, NY, began collecting outstanding work of Mr. Stephen F. Tobia, Jr., American sculpture in the early 1950's and of the Coca-Cola Co. of Los Angeles. 4726 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS March 3, 1987 Mr. Tobia is leaving the Coca-Cola Co. after THE 200TH BIRTHDAY FOR NEW country. Dan served his country during the serving the company and the community since BEDFORD, MA Korean war and received a Presidential cita­ his appointment as manager of public Affairs tion from President Harry S. Truman for his in 1981. In July 1984, Stephen was appointed HON. GERRY E. STUDDS contribution to the development of cold vice president, public affairs for the Beatrice OF MASSACHUSETTS weather combat equipment. Dan resides in Soft Drink Division. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the Boro, of New Milford where he served his community for 17 consecutive years-as an He has served the Greater Los Angeles Tuesday, March 3, 1987 area with dedication and has earned the re­ elected councilman for 13, and as mayor for spect and gratitude of many organizations and Mr. STUDDS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to 4. citizens of the region. In 1982 he was select­ commemorate the beginning of a bicentennial Dan, who is presently employed as the di­ rector of patient accounts at Pascack Valley ed as one of the Outstanding Young Men of year for the city of New Bedford, MA, which I am honored to represent in the U.S. House of Hospital in Westwood, NJ, currently serves on America by the U.S. Jaycees. Representatives. the Rent Ordinance Advisory Committee with Active in numerous professional and civic The city's history actually dates back over current Mayor Roger Lane. organizations, Mr. Tobia serves on the board 300 years. In the mid-1600's, members of the Dan's great enthusiasm, sense of commit­ of directors for the California/Nevada Soft Plymouth Bay Colony purchased land along ment and civic responsibility are qualities that Drink Association; chairman of the board for Buzzards Bay from Massasoit, leader of the we have all come to admire and respect. I RecyCAL, a statewide environmental/recy­ Wampanoag Tribe, and called it Dartmouth. therefore take pride in recognizing the many cling organization; chairman of the East Los The territory was formally recognized by the accomplishments of this fine friend and public Angeles YMCA; and serves on the board of Massachusetts Legislature in 1664, and com­ servant. directors for the Southern California Business prised what are now the communities of Dart­ Men's Association and Big Brothers of Great­ mouth, Fairhaven, Acushnet, Westport, and THE CELEBRATION OF THE CITY er Los Angeles. New Bedford. OF COTTAGE GROVE'S CEN­ Mr. Tobia has taken the concept of corpo­ From the beginning, Bedford Village was an TENNIAL rate responsibility and placed it into action by active commercial seaport, with a heavy em­ involving Coca-Cola in working partnerships phasis on whaling. Residents played a role in with the community to help alleviate some of the Revolutionary War, as schooners from the HON. PETER A. DeFAZIO the problems of young people. More than town inflicted damage on the English fleet. In OF OREGON simply contributing funds for worthy projects retaliation, the British burned many of the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and organizations, under Mr. Tobia's leader­ shops and storehouses in the Village. Despite Tuesday, March 3, 1987 ship, Coca-Cola has developed comprehen­ this setback, Bedford Village was ready to become an independent community and was Mr. DEFAZIO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to sive programs to address some complex pay tribute to the 1OOth birthday of one of Or­ youth problems. He has helped to establish incorporated on February 23, 1787 as the in­ dependent town of New Bedford. Sixty years egon's most distinguished and historical cities, dropout prevention programs at Roosevelt Cottage Grove. and Garfield High Schools. He has worked later, an election was held to formally estab­ lish the city of New Bedford. Cottage Grove was officially incorporated as closely with the Hollenbeck Youth Center to Since its creation 200 years ago, New Bed­ a town on February 11 , 1887. It is one of the operate a youth gang prevention program for ford has met and survived many challenges­ oldest cities in my district. The city is repre­ younger children and he has helped the Bilin­ the decline of the whaling industry, the rise sentative of the pioneer spirit which makes up gual Foundation of the Arts bring theater and and fall of the local textile industry, the diver­ so much of Oregon's history. cultural arts to the community. I mention only sification of its industrial economy, anq the The city was named in 1855. The influx of a few examples of the out$tanding work that pains of urban renewal. Today, New Bedford settlers into the area created a need for a Mr. Tobia accomplished during his tenure at leads the Nation-for the fourth consecutive post office to the south of what was then Coca-Cola of Los Angeles. year-in the value of its fish landings. But it is known as Eugene City. One of Cottage As a member of the Committee on Small the people of New Bedford, nourished by a Grove's older residents, whose cottage was in Business, I am personally grateful to Mr. Tobia rich immigrant stream continuing to this a grove of trees, became the postmaster. for the outstanding job he did in supporting moment, who are responsible for the cultural Being a practical man, he called his home the the development of several groups that work heritage which the city enjoys today. Cottage Grove Post Office. This practicality on behalf of small business owners and mi­ This is a heritage in which the city's resi­ and simplicity of purpose has exemplified the nority business entrepenuers. His support for dents can take great pride. It is with the same people of the area ever since. That spirit has given Cottage Grove a sense the Mexican American Grocers Association pride that I am privileged to represent New of pride in community and a strength of char­ and the Latin Business Association deserves Bedford in the U.S. Congress. I am pleased to join the people of the city of New Bedford in acter that many towns can only envy. The special attention because with his help both of 7,035 citizens of the city have pulled together these organizations have been able to grow commemorating 200 years and offer my best wishes for a successful celebration. to weather the economic hard times that have and to improve business opportunities for all beset the State. Their current efforts to diver­ Americans. sify and to improve the economic vitality of Stephen Tobia leaves Coca-Cola a legacy TRIBUTE TO DONATO LONGO their city will ensure the proud history of Cot­ of commitment, dedication, and accomplish­ tage Grove will continue for the next 100 ments. I share the pride his wife Maureen and HON. ROBERT G. TORRICELLI years and beyond. his two sons must feel for his work and efforts OF NEW JERSEY The area was first settled by the Calapooia to make southern California a better place for IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Indians. They lived in rough plank and bark everyone. houses under the giant cedar and Douglas fir Mr. Speaker, I ask that my colleagues join Tuesday, March 3, 1987 trees which are common to the area. They me in commending Stephen F. Tobia, Jr., on Mr. TORRICELLI. Mr. Speaker, I would like fished"'from their canoes on the area's rivers his outstanding contributions to the citizens of to bring to the attention of my colleagues the for salmon, trout and eel. California and extend him best wishes for con­ outstanding record of Donato Longo. Dan, as With the discovery of gold in the West, trap­ tinued success in future endeavors. he is known to his many friends, attended, pers and settlers began pouring into the area. and graduated from Scranton Lackawanna In 1847, a settler by the name of James Junior College with a degree in business ad­ Chapin set out for Oregon by boat from San ministration. He also holds certificates of com­ Francisco. His schooner, the Hackstaff, pletion in accounting and hospital business wrecked off the mouth of the Rogue River, office management from Kean College. which meets the Pacific Ocean just south of A devoted family man, Dan has always Cottage Grove. Chapin and several other men shown great concern for his community and who survived the wreck headed for Portland March 3, 1987 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 4727 by foot. They followed Indian trails across the trict is our Nation's oldest county vocational of Jewish community organizations. In addi­ Calapooia Mountains into the Willamette school system. It began as a small program in tion, Mr. Blumenstein is actively involved with Valley. Chapin liked what he saw and built his New Brunswick and has since grown to five the Jewish Federation Council, San Fernando residence on a claim that is now covered by a schools with a combined day and evening en­ Valley Region's Community Relations Commit­ Weyerhauser Co. lumber mill. A two-story rollment of riearly 12,000 students in 300 pro­ tee and the Agudath Israel of California Com­ building Chapin built on the site still stands. grams. mittee on Legislative and Civil Action. Larry's In 1857 a grist mill was built near the con­ The Middlesex County programs, like others dedication to his religion and the well-being of fluence of Silk Creek and the Coast Fork throughout our Nation, deserve high praise for his community is an inspiration to all. River. The water used to run the mill came their success in helping our citizens obtain It is my pleasure and honor to join with my from a wooden dam on the Coast Fork River. and keep jobs. Vocational education repre­ colleagues and Agudath Israel of California in The building that housed the mill was four sto­ sents a crucial element in our overall educa­ paying tribute to Larry Blumenstein, a suc­ ries tall and could produce 48 barrels of flour tion and job training effort, and the administra­ cessful businessman, a gentle and caring hu­ a day. The slogan "Pride of Oregon" was on tion's proposal to eliminate funding for voca­ manitarian and an invaluable resource to the every sack of flour produced by the mill. A saw­ tional education is ill-advised and shortsight­ community. mill also was built at Silk Creek, thus beginning ed. the long history of the lumber industry in Cot­ With our critical need to enhance American tage Grove. Other industries began to spring competitiveness, and projections for a short­ TRIBUTE TO MRS. LUCILE up along the dirt road that followed the river. age of skilled workers in the coming decades, HIBBLER In 1869 the Cottage Grove Hotel was built vocational education represents one of the to service the increasing number of visitors most cost-effective investments we can make. HON. THOMAS M. FOGLIETTA the area attracted. Next came the general The highly successful vocational and techni­ OF PENNSYLVANIA store, the blacksmith shop and the livery. cal education programs in Middlesex County IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The railroad came in July 1872. With the exemplify what works in vocational education, Tuesday, March 3, 1987 coming of the railroad came what might be and stand as a compelling reminder of the called a "boom" period for the town. Shops critical importance of these programs in train­ Mr. FOGLIETTA. Mr. Speaker, I rise to rec­ and merchants and saloons popped up ing our citizens and placing them in jobs. ognize Mrs. Lucile Hibbler, who is celebrating throughout the town. her 1OOth birthday today. Lucile was born in On February 20, 1901 , Cottage Grove was Union, SC, and graduated from South Carolina permanently incorporated as a town in the TRIBUTE TO LARRY State College in 1910. She taught in elemen­ State of Oregon. The town was one of the BLUMENSTEIN tary and secondary schools for 46 years. She most historical in the young State, and it still began teaching in one-room schoolhouses in is today. HON. HOWARD L. BERMAN 191 O in South Carolina and continued teach­ I am honored to represent the heritage, OF CALIFORNIA ing in other States throughout the decades. pride and history that Cottage Grove stands IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Her career took her to schools in North Caroli­ na, Virginia, Mississippi, and New Jersey, for. It is my hope that during this 1OOth year of Tuesday, March 3, 1987 Cottage Grove's history, that together, the citi­ before she finally settled in Pennsylvania, zens of the city and the Federal Government Mr. BERMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to where she resides in the First Congressional can lay the foundation for another proud and pay tribute to an outstanding individual, Larry District. bountiful 100 years. Blumenstein. I ask my colleagues to join me in Lucile Hibbler has always been active in honoring this good friend and valued member church and civic organizations and has not of my community. On March 9, Mr. Blumen­ missed voting in elections since she has re­ SALUTE TO MIDDLESEX COUNTY stein will be presented with the Avodath Ha­ sided in Pennsylvania. Although she is now VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL kodesh Community Leadership award at the 100 years young. Lucile remains independent HIGH SCHOOLS second annual Agudath Israel of California and in good health. She does her own shop­ dinner. ping, cooking, and household chores in her HON.BERNARDJ.DWYER Born to survivors of the Holocaust, Larry Philadelphia home, where she lives with her OF NEW JERSEY was raised in the Fairfax area of Los Angeles younger 76-year-old sister. In her spare time IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and graduated from California State University she reads the newspapers, does crossword Northridge. Since his college days, Larry has puzzles, watches television news, and reads Tuesday, March 3, 1987 been active in real estate and is a charter the Bible. Lucile now spends much of her time Mr. DWYER of New Jersey. Mr. Speaker, in stockholder of Vista Savings Bank of Encino; with her 24-year-old grandson, who is deaf light of the President's proposal to eliminate he has also been a successful financial and and blind as a result of rubella. She still takes funding for vocational education in the fiscal investment consultant for over 11 years. time to talk to the children in the neighbor­ year 1988 budget, I believe it is important to Throughout his professional career, Larry hood, trying to instill in them the importance of point out the vital contribution vocational edu­ has willingly and generously devoted his time self-awareness, good work and eating habits, cation is making in helping people in our com­ and energy to aid organizations and causes belief in God, a good education, and respect munities to obtain the skills they need to find important to his community. For 5% years he and love for family members. jobs. has been involved with planning and rail tran­ I would like to congratulate Mrs. Hibbler on An excellent example of this contribution sit issues and currently serves on the steering the many wonderful things she has achieved can be found in the Middlesex County Voca­ committee of the Eastern Sector Transit Coali­ in her lifetime, and wish her many happy re­ tional and Technical High Schools Program tion, a community coalition of over 30 groups. turns of the day on this joyous occasion. which, for the second year, earned top honors But above all, Larry has been an active in the New Jersey State Department of Edu­ leader of the San Fernando Valley Orthodox cation's Vocational Placement Awards Pro­ Jewish Community. For over 10 years he has APPRENTICESHIPS CAN PLAY A gram. been a member of the board of directors for KEY ROLE IN CONTINUED The Middlesex County program placed the the Shaarey Zedek Congregation, and has STRENGTH OF U.S. WORK highest number of graduates in full-time jobs also served as vice president of youth of the FORCE in the fields for which they were trained. The congregation. Two of his children, Jenny and Perth Amboy campus was also recognized as Mindy, attend the Emek Hebrew Academy, HON. JAMES L. OBERSTAR the individual school with the highest job and Larry and his wife Sharon have chaired OF MINNESOTA placement rate for its 1986 graduates, placing the creation and implementation of the Acade­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 81 percent of its graduates in their career my's secular studies library and computer fields. center. Together they have also been active Tuesday, March 3, 1987 Established in 1913, the Middlesex County in many youth activities, which they consider Mr. OBERSTAR. Mr. Speaker, since medie­ Vocational and Technical High Schools Dis- to be one of the fundamental responsibilities val times, apprenticeships have proven to be 4728 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS March 3, 1987 an invaluable tool in teaching skills and skilled positions. Many of these positions are ducing today establishes the BAT as an inde­ trades. History abounds with tales of master necessary for the functioning of our Nation, pendent agency of the Department of Labor, craftsmen and tradesmen teaching their skills but we cannot kid ourselves into believing that and increases the number of full-time Bureau to eager learners. Christopher Columbus, we can sustain our economic position by em­ employees to 376, which is the minimum Leonardo da Vinci, Galileo, and even Eben­ ploying our people in nongrowth positions. amount necessary to perform the essential eezer Scrooge each gained knowledge The key to rebuilding America's competitive functions of the Bureau. through apprenticeships. edge, to ensuring a prosperous future for our In addition, my bill reestablishes a national In 1987, the need to continue the appren­ Nation's economy, is through skills education. information collection system to evaluate the ticeship program is strong. Modern appren­ No better skills training can be found, than success of existing apprenticeship programs ticeship programs place qualified applicants in that which employs the knowledge of the and to encourage development of programs in training programs for high demand occupa­ masters of the trade. fields with current or projected opportunities. tions for the mutual benefit of both the em­ The Bureau of Apprenticeship, established The previous information collection system ployer and the employee. The challenge for as an entity of the Department of Labor, is was terminated in 1979. the United States for the remainder of this charged with the regulation and development President Reagan has made the competitive decade, and well into the next, will be to elimi­ of apprenticeship programs. Unfortunately, the issue a top priority for the remainder of his ad­ nate the $175 billion trade deficit, the $180 staff of the Bureau has been decimated by ministration. The House leadership has billion Federal budget deficit, and to regain budget cuts in recent years. During the past 5 echoed this commitment, thus indicating a our stature in world economics as a leader in years alone, BAT has suffered staff reductions strong need for competitive-oriented initia­ research and development. But we won't ac­ of 43 percent. BAT offices in several major tives. The National Apprenticeship Act amend­ complish any of this unless our priorities are metropolitan areas have been closed and sev­ ment is one such initiative-it is a low cost firmly established and educational programs eral important services has been discontinued method of maintaining and expanding the including apprenticeship training rank high on as a result. quality of this Nation's work force. I urge each the list. These cuts come at a time when it is more Recent studies indicate that the majority of important than ever that Americans train for a of my colleagues to give this legislation their jobs created since 1981 are low-paying, low- competitive future. The legislation I am intro- support.