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6140 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE APRIL 22. RECESS Around His brow, so pure, chivalrous, and holy, are the Mr. ROBINSON. As in legislative session I move that sparkling suns of eternity. We rejoice that in Him is life the Senate take a recess until 12 o'clock noon tomorrow. eternal a.nd that He lives above the clouds of sorrow and The motion was agreed to; and (at 4 o'clock and 50 min the gorge of death. -Give us, blessed Lord, a courageous utes p. m.> the Senate, in legislative session, took a recess sense of Thy presence and an appreciation of the royalties until tomorrow, Tuesday, April 23, 1935, at 12 o'clock that belong to the sons of God. So often in the midst of meridian. responsibilities and problems unsolved, touch the strongest chords of our natures. Help us to always hold the truth in NOMINATIONS all earnestness and eagerness of mind. Keep us tremen dously aware that to love self to the neglect of others is a Executive nominations.received by the Senate Apn'l 22 (legis wicked and a woeful mistake. Through Jesus Christ our lative day of Apr. 15), 1935 Lord. Amen. · UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE John D. Martin, Sr., of Tennessee, to be United States dis- The Journal of the proceedings of Friday, April 19, was trict judge, western district of Tennessee, to succeed Harry read and approved. B. Anderson, deceased. MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT UNITED STATES ATTORNEY A message in writing from the President of the United Frank E. Flynn, of Arizona, to be United states attorney, States was communicated to the House by Mr. Latta, one district of Arizona, to succeed Clifton Mathews, appointed of his secretaries. United States circuit judge, ninth circuit. CALENDAR WEDNESDAY UNITED STATES MARSHAL Mr. TAYLOR of Colorado. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous Robert W. Rabb, of Pennsylvania, to be United States mar consent that business in order on Calendar Wednesday next shal, middle district of Pennsylvania, vice Percy Brewington, be dispensed with. deceased. The SPEAKER. Is there objection to the request of the gentleman from Colorado? JUDGE OF THE MUNICIPAL COURT, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA There was no objection. Armond W. Scott, of the District of Columbia, to be a judge .l of the municipal court, District of . Columbia, vice James A. PERMISSION TO ADDRESS THE HOUSE Cobb, term expired. · Mr. WOODRUM. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent · REGISTER OF THE LAND OFFICE to proceed for one-half minute. Leo F. Sanchez, of New Mexico, to be register of the land Mr. SNELL. Mr. Speak~r. reserving the right to object, office at Santa Fe, N. Mex., vice Maurice F. Miera, resigned. it has not been my policy to object to Members on the other side speaking whenever they desired, but the other day APPOINTMENTS BY TRANSFER IN THE REGULAR ARMY when the gentlewoman from Massachusetts [Mrs. ROGERS] TO QUARTERMASTER CORPS wanted to addiess the House, someone on that side ob Capt. Elmer Dane Pangburn, Infantry (detailed in Quar jected, and it has always been that way. Whenever ·some termaster Corps) , with rank from March 26, 1934. one on this side wanted a few minutes, Someone on the Second Lt. Charles Gates Herman, Infantry, with rank other side objected. If that policy is going to be followed; from June 10. 1932. I shall have to object to my good friend the gentleman from Virginia [Mr. WooDRUM], even speaking for one-half minute . .Ai>POI~TMENT IN THE NATIONAL GUA.RD OF THE UNITED STATES The SPEAKER. Is there objection to the request of the · GENERAL OFFICER gentleman from Virginia? [After a pause.] The Chair To be brigadier general, Adjutant General's Department, hears none. · • · " National Guard of the United States Mr. SNELL. Mr. Speaker, I objected. Brig. Gen. Carl Eugene Nesbitt, Adjutant General's De The SPEAKER. Did the gentleman object? The Chait · partment, Tex~ National Guard. begs ·the gentleman's pardon. Objection is heard. · Mr. WOODRUM. Mr. Speaker, I desire to submit a unan ~ CONFIRMATIONS ilnous-consent request. Executive nominations confirmed by the Senate April 22 I ask unanimous consent that on Wednesday next, after (legislative day of Apr. 15), 1935 the reading of the Journal and the disposition of matters on the Speaker's table, I may be permitted to address the APPOINTMENTS BY TRANSFER IN THE REGULAR ARMY House for 30 minutes. · Capt. Arthur John McChrystal, to Adjutant General's The SPEAKER. The Chair will state to the gentleman Department. from Vrrginia, as he probably knows, the Chair made an an~ First Lt. Elmer Matthew Webb, to Quartermaster Corps. nouncement some time ago that in the future the Chair Second Lt. Lawrence Browning Kelley. to Air Corps. would not entertain requ~sts to address the House prior to PROMOTIONS IN THE REGULAR ARMY one day preceding the· time at which the address is to be delivered. The Chair therefore hopes the· gentleman will Clyde Charles Alexander, to be major, Field Artillery. withdraw his request and .make it tomorrow, and the Chair James Clyde Welch, to be captain, Infantry. hopes that the request will then be granted. Miner Welsh Bonwell, to be captain, Infantry.' George Frederick Kehoe, to be first lieutenant, Air Corps. Mr. WOODRUM. Mr. Speaker, I withdraw the request Roy Henry Lynn, to be first lieutenant, Air Corps. and serve notice that on tomorrow I shall renew it. Mr. LEE of Oklahoma. Mr. Speake1~ . I ask unanimous consent to address the House for 5 minutes. Forty-six ·years HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ago today my State was opened by a " run." I would like to speak on that subject for 5 minutes. · _ MONDAY, APRIL 22, 1935 Mr. SNELL. Mr. Speaker, I shall have to object to all The House met at 12 o'clock noon. such requests. I have told the reason, and I am sorry. The Chaplain, · Rev. James Shera Montgomery, D. D., Mr. LEE of Oklahoma. I never objected to such a request o.ffe~ed the following prayer: · in my life. Father of life and light, tarrying in the afterglow of the Mr. SNELL. I know that, but the sauce that is served to greatest day in the calendar of men, we would learn more the goose is going to be served to the gander, and if you are of the earthly life of our Savior. Today thoughts a.nd not going to allow us to speak, we are not going to allow you themes are stirring and thrilling the :finest spirits of earth. to do so by unanimous consent. 1935 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE 6141' Mr. LEE of Oklahoma. May I say it is embarrassing THE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF THE DISTRICT OF COL UMBI.A NEEDS enough to ask for a chance to speak here-I surely shall not ADDITIONAL FUNDS argue for it. Mr. ELLENBOGEN. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous con- ELECTRIC POWER FOR SOUTH DAKOTA sent to extend_my remarks in the RECORD. The SPEAKER. Is there objection? Mr. HILDEBRANDT. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous con- There was no objection. sent to extend my remarks in the RECORD. Mr. ELLENBOGEN. Mr. Speaker, I want to thank the The SPEAKER. Is there objection? distinguished Chairman of the Committee on the District of There was no objection. Columbia, the gentlewoman from New Jersey [Mrs. NOR Mr. HILDEBRANDT. Mr. Speaker, although m1lre than TON], for agreeing to present an amendment to S. 2035 per half of the farms in the Eastern States, as well as certain mitting the Commissioners of the District of Columbia to extreme Western States, have electric lights and power, not borrow $100,000 for the purpose of making a loan to the more than 5 percent of the farms of South Dakota enjoy Children's Hospit_al for necessary alterations and enlarge these facilities. Why should not South Dakota have as com ment of the buildings of the Children's Hospital of the Dis plete electric service as any State? Why should not all farms trict of Columbia. have such service everywhere? This is shown in interim report, Power Series No. l, As chairman of the Subcommittee on Fiscal Affairs of the of the National Power Survey of the Federal Power Com Committee on the District of Columbia, it was my responsi bility to consider S. 2035. By direction of the subcommittee, mission. Development of the Missouri River can provide energy for the bill was favorably reported at the last meeting of the full the rural electrification that my State and several nearby Committee on the District of Columbia last Wednesday. States so greatly need; I have frequently urged such de Subsequent to the meeting of the committee I was ap velopment, and at this time I wish to repeat my recom proached on behalf of the Children's Hospital and was in mendations that early action be taken. formed of the conditions which have developed at the Chil The prospect of farm homes equipped with electric lights dren's Hospital. It appeared that the amendment which has and power for the operation of threshers, washers, and other been adopted by the House was not only appropriate but machines necessary to take care of the work of a farm has necessary. I immediately contacted the gracious Chairman been placed before us in recent months, especially in connec of the Committee on the District of Columbia, the gentle tion with the Tennessee Valley Authority project. It is a woman from New Jersey [Mrs. NORTON], and found a ready prospect that appeals to every citizen to see life made hap response to the needs of the Children's Hospital ot the Dis pier, freer, and more comfortable for the average man and trict of Columbia.