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NATIONAL CENTER FOR crops being used to make alcohol to run the But in terms of hardware that can be APPROPRIATE TECHNOLOGY machinery, protein by-products of the alco­ made available to the poor, NCAT hasn't hol plant being used to feed cows, and cow done much so far, says Kepler. An example manure being used to generate gas to fire in this area is a brochure describing a ther­ the-alcohol boiler on cloudy days when the mostat timer for people who are inclined to HON. RON MARLENEE solar collector isn't able to provide suffi­ leave their heat turned up at night to avoid OF cient process heat. waking up to a cold house. It describes. how, If the demand is there, why can't private for $10, it is possible to make a simple timer IN THE HOUSE OF. REPRESENTATIVES enterprise come up with the technology? that will automatically turn the heat down Monday, March 31, 1980 Kepler has a ready answer: "An awful lot at nigl,lt and turn it up !n.the morning. The of things private enterprise does grows out brochure is available free from NCAT and e Mr. MARLENEE. Mr. Speaker, I has been distributed all over the country wish to submit to the CONGRESSIONAL of government research. Government spends $30 billion on research and develop: and reprinted in magazines such as "Handy­ RECORD an article by Frank Adams ment a year, much of it with private compa­ man." Mont. I urge all my colleagues to read doesn't serve the poor, because the poor The center plans to· do more "hands on" this informative article so that they . have no money to create a demand. work to develop things on the premises, says may better understand the purpose 'Of And appropriate technology is an effort Kepler. It has a federal anti-poverty con­ the center: by many people around the country to do tract to build five prototype alcohol fuel something about their own energy prob­ stills which will be set up as demon'Stration NCAT SEEKS To HELP PEOPLE COPE WITH lems. These people don't care to wait for units on farms around the country. "By NEW ENERGY REALITIES either government or private enterprise to doing things with our hands and actually come up with solutions, so they're building building things 're going to learn better BUTTE.-At first blush, Butte may seem an their own windmills, solar collectors, and so how to make technology available to the unlikely place for the National Center for on. They also need some sort of organiza­ low income community," he says. Appropriate Technology, or a national any­ tion to give them guidance and instructional Kepler's aim is a balance between turning thing. publications, and to t~st their devices and out things that are of immediate use and de­ The center is in Butte because of former tell them how they might be improved veloping things for the future. Senate Majority Leader 's upon. The work that may be more significant influence, without which there might. not be John Hirigoyen, an electronics engineer than anything else N<.:AT is doing, says a National Center for Appropriate Technol­ from the San Francisco Bay area, conducts Kepler, is attempting .to influence public ogy anyWhere. all sorts of tests on solar collectors which policy toward renewable energy and conser­ But Butte is a good place for it, says Doro­ are shipped to Butte from all over the coun· vation and away from a dependence on for­ thy Bradley, director of information at the try, mo~tly from local anti-poverty agencies. eign oil and nuclear power. Toward th.is end center. For one thing, "When solar collec­ The tests are conducted at no charge to the NCAT recently came out with a "poor peo­ tors and cold frames work in Butte, you agencies, saving them thousands of dollars. ple's energy plan," a national proposal that know they'U work anyplace," she said as a The entire south half of Hirigoyen's test fa. NCAT clainu; could yield as much energy bitter cold wind howled outside. cility, in back of the main NCAT building, is savings ·as would be produced under Presi­ And decentralization is not bad, she heated by a solar collector designed by a dent Carter's synthetic fuels progrc-.m, and added. "I see no need to put it In the heart community action agency in Missouri and do it before the first synfuels plant starts of Denver or Washington, D.C." she says. costing less than $100. producing. Despite some f e::i.rs at first, the center has Director Kepler himself was a community The savings would come from speeding up been able to attract qua1ified people to action program director in Massachusetts Butte, says Bradley. conservation work on low-income homes, de­ and Connecticut before coming to NCAT a veloping solar heating systems, building The purpose of NCAT (pronounced N­ year ago. Community action agencies eat.), according to Director Ed Kepler, is to energy-effic:ient public housing, rebuilding around the country are used by NCAT ~s older cars to get another 50,000 miles out of develop technologies that can be useful to the primary outlet for getting the appropri­ the poor, who are being priced out of the them, and promoting alcohol fuels, green· ate technology to the poor. There are 900 houses and community agriculture and market in basic essentials such as housing, such agencies, "some good, some not so food, education and 'health care. direct marketing of food to eliminate some good," says Kepler. It would have cost of the middlemen. If you can't afford to buy food in the su­ NCAT several million dollars to set up a net­ permarket, maybe it's time to build an inex­ work were it not for the community action NCAT has its own library, available to pensive cold frame to extend your garden agencies, says Kepler. anyone. There's a lot of interest in green­ growing season a bit, or maybe even build a houses, wood stoves, earth-integrated NCAT doesn't deal exclusively with com­ houses, and cold frames, says -librarian Rose sun-heated greenhouse and raise your own munity action agencies, although half of food year round. NCAT has a solar green­ Sullivan. The library materials can be the $1 million it has available for grant checked out for three days, are available for house with which its horticulturists and ag­ money each year goes to them. The money ricultural people are doing all kinds of re­ inter-library loan and are used regularly by generally goes to demonstrate appropriate the state library in Helena and the universi­ search. technologies. ,. Necessarily oriented toward helping poor ties at Bozeman and Missoula. people because it gets its multi-million­ So far Congress and federal antipoverty officials haven't caught the vision of what NCAT has started publishing its own dollar budget from the federal Community newspaper, the "A.T. Times," under the edi­ appropriate tectmology can do f O!' the poor Services Administration, NCAT is concerned torship of former Montana Standard report­ and the nation, says Kepler. He sa~·s at least also with furthering the appropriate tech­ er Brian Mertz. The goal is to make it a nology movement. $50 million a year js needed for appropriate technology research to have impact. monthly by summer, and to work into a ·•our country has to solve the energy an paid subscription system. probl€m or the whole country will 20 duv.-n What has NC.AT accomplished sir:ce it got together, regardless crf cla.. is expected to be gressional control over additional en­ considered early next year. Present curbs on richment plants, and any capital proj­ shipments from Japan, Korea and Taiwan are due to expire the end of June. ect which increases the fund's assets The labor-company group. known as the HON. MANUEL LUJAN, JR. by 5 percent or more. OF NEW MEXICO Committee to Preserve American Color Also, any increase in expenditure for Television , may ask the govern­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES capital projects that increases capital ment to expand the curbs to include exports expenditures by 15 percent would first from all countries or perhaps two or three Monday, March 31. 1980 be submitted to Congress. other growing foreign suppliers, such as e Mr. LUJAN. Mr. Speaker, I have in­ In brief, Mr. Speaker, there would Mexico and Singapore. troduced leigslation that I think is be these advantages to a revolving ura­ The exact nature of Compact•s request most important to the future of the nium enrichment fund: may not be decided until March, when the ITC is expected to hold hearings on Com­ Department of Energy and to our Elimination of need for supplemen­ pact's case, Coming Glass executive vice country if we are, indeed, serious tal appropriations as has occurred in president, Allen Dawsori, said Monday. The about trying to balance the Federal fiscal year 1980. ITC will be under no formal deadline in re­ budget. No· additional budget authority porting its findings to President Carter but Our bill would amend the Atomic would be required in fiscal year 1981. Compact executives think ITC will forward Energy Act of 1954 by establishing There Is presently strong support in them by May. within the Department· of Energy a the national and international nuclear Through "orderly marketing arrange­ uranium enrichment revolving fund. industry for this plan. ments," Japan has been limiting its TV set exports to the U.S. since July 1977, while The purpose of this legislation is to There would be more efficient re­ Korea and Taiwan have been restraining make the uranium enrichment pro­ source management of the enrichment shipments since last February. Complete set gram a. self-sustaining one, and thus complex. imports have declined. due to a sharp fall in eliminate the need for continued ap­ For the customer, there would be Japanese deliveries, but incomplete set im­ propriations by the Congress. lower costs of production. ports have been rising. Many of the incom- April 1, 1980 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 7433

plete units are from Mexico, not part of the ticle announcing the tr~e agreement SOVIET ' STRUGGLE control system. signed in , but also the text of REMEMBERED AT PASSOVER U.S. TV manufacturers have, meantime, the communique issued by the two increased their share of the American market to .almost 85 percent, compared to 66 countries. Let there be no doubt about HON. MICHAEL D. BARNES percent a little over two years ago. Produc­ the new Nicaragua now; it has sold its soul to the Soviets. OF MARY~~ tion climbed by one-third to almost 8.4 mil­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES lion complete sets in the 12 months through. The articles follow: Tuesday, April 1, 1980 last June, against two years earlier. [From the New York Times, Mar. 23, 198.0J Paradmcically, however, the U.S. TV man­ ufacturing industry's work force has kept •Mr. BARNES. Mr. Speaker, Jewish dropping, because of the growing volume of NICARAGUA LEADERS SIGN PACTS WITH SOVIET people throughout this Nation and the incomplete set imports, industry spokesmen UNION world are now celebrating the f es ti val say. of Passover. In the spirit of this holi· Despite the U.S. production gain, compact Moscow. March 22 .-Leaders of day that commemorates freedom. I argues that import restrictions are needed Nicaragua's revolutionary Government left think it is appropriate to remember as much as ever. They cite continuing low the today at.the end of a visit those who still remain victims of op­ capacity utilization-riot quite 50 percent­ that drew the country closer to Moscow iil pression. Theref ore, I want to share and continuing "very low levels" of profit political terms and brought it pledges of aid with my colleagues this ~assover mes­ margins, besides the continuing Job losses. to rebuild its economy. Meanwhile, Compact points out, foreign sage from Burton S. Levinson, chair­ suppliers are building TV production capac­ The delegation, led by Moises Hassan Mo· man of the National Conference on ity, despite a world "glut." rales, a member of the ruling Junta. headed Soviet Jewry: U.S. producers, Mr. Dawson told report­ for Eastern Europe after a six-day official As we celebrate the traditional Festival of ers, can manufacture "as good a product tour during which it signed wide-ranging co- Freedom, we recall the heroic revolt by Jews and at as low a cost as anyone," if they have operation accords. · · against the enslavement of the ancient the production volume. The curbs on ship. The Tass news agency said that under the Egyptians. Through the ages, their defiance ments from Korea and Taiwan. he argued, agreements Moscow would send experts to has symbolized the continuing struggle to are only starting to take force. The industry Nicaragua to develop agriculture, power en­ live as a free people by a people denied its needs more time to "adjust," he said. gineering, transport and communications. basic human rights and liberty. Originally, the International Trade Com­ The visitors also concluded a "program of This year thousands Qf Jews still remain mission had urged five years of import re­ in the Soviet Union against their will. Al· straint, through higher tariffs. President cooperation" between the Soviet Commu­ though last year a record number of Jews Carter instead opted for or9erly marketing nist Party and the Sandinist National Liber­ were allowed to emigrate, we are, now, wit· arrangements, with the Korea and Taiwan ation Front. nesslng a sharp decrease in emigration, re­ controls due to last only about "17 months. fiectin~ new restrictive emigration policies TV set imports~omplete and incom­ by the Soviet officials. plete-total about $500 million annually.e COMMUNIQUE ISSUED ON DELEGATION'S . VISIT A new wave of· refusals ts sweeping the Soviet Union. Jewish emigration from var­ TO U.S.S.R.-HAVANA (CUBA) DOMESTIC ious cities, especially in the , has vir· SERVICE, MARCH-22, 1980 SANDINISTAS IN NICARAGUA tually come to a standstill. Soviet Jews are SELL THEIR -SOUL TO 'l'HE fearful that the clamp-down on Jewish emi­ Moscow.-Nicaragua and the Soviet gration is an ominous portent of future OP· SOVIETS Union strongly condemn the imperialist pressive measures. policy of intervention in the internal affairs We remain heartened by the strength and of Latin American nations, states a joint courage shown by those struggling to emi­ communique released today in Moscow. The grate. Their spirit ts strong-though each HON. ROBERT E. BAUMAN. comniunique summarizes the results of the day is filled with fear, it is also filled with OF MARYLAND visit by a delegation of the Nicaraguan Gov­ hope. . IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES errunent of National Reconstruction and The American people-Jews and non­ Sandinist National Liberation Front which Jews-must also demonstrate courage and Tuesday, April 1, 1980 visited the USSR from 17 March until today resolve and show that we are still united when it left for Bulgaria. ·ivith Jews in the USSR in their struggle. e Mr. BAUMAN. Mr. Speaker, lest Now, more than ever, we reaffirm our soli­ there be any doubt left by this time The communique notes that the two sides darity with Soviet Jews and speak out about the true nature of the Sandinis­ are against the conservation of colonial pos­ against the new emigration restrictions, the tas who now rule Nicaragua, I point to sessions in the Western Hemisphere and Jews languishing in prisons and labor an agreement signed by Nicaragua and strongly condemn the fascist dictatorship in camps, the step-up of harassment against Chile. Jewish activists and the increase in anti-Se· the Soviet Union last week. The Sovi­ They expressed, says the communique, mitic literature. This ts the only way we can ets have agreed to a broad range of as­ that the nonalined countries movement is help them. It is the only way to give them sistance to the Nicaraguans, including an important factor in the struggle for peo­ continued hope so they can achieve their unspecified cooperation with the San­ ple's independence and freedom and against dream of reuniting with friends and family dinistas. Reports indicate that hun­ colonialism and racism. Confirmation of as part of the Jewish people.e dreds of Soviet advisers will now pour this, it adds, were the positive results of the into Nicaragua to join the many hun­ Sixth Summit Conference held in Havana.. dreds of Cubans already there. the first to be held on the Latin American SOVIET WRITER PLEADS CASE Proponents of the $75 million U.S. Continent. OF IGOR OGURTSOV aid package to Nicaragua may point to The tw.o sides expressed their conviction this development as proof that we that the nonalined movement will continue HON. LARRY McDONALD should approve the loan, or else risk to take advantage of its rising political pres· OF GEORGIA tige for the benefit >f world pea.ce· and secu­ · leaving the field to the Cubans and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Soviets. But as those who have fol­ rity. lowed events in Nicaragua since the They also condemned apartheid and racial Tuesday, April 1, 1980 revolution have seen, despite millions discrimination and the maneuvers of the co· • Mr. McDONALD. Mr. Speaker, on of dollars of U.S. aid already given, lonialists and imperialists in southern several previous occasions, I have Africa. They expressed their solidarity with the Sandinistas have always openly and support for the Just struggle of the peo­ brought to the attention of the Con­ embraced our enemies, and launched ples of that region. In this regard. they gress the plight of Igor Ogurtsov, a countless verbal harangues against the warmly welcome the triumph of the patriot· Russian Chris.tian, who has now lan­ United States ever s~ce they took ic forces in Zimbabwe. guished in Soviet prisons for 13 years. power last July. Long before the loan Regarding the Middle East, they ex­ Recently, a Soviet writer, well known issue ever came up, we were the pressed serious concern over the dangerous for his independent thinking, Lev Ko­ enemy, and the Soviets and the development of the situation. They con­ pelev, pleaded Ogurtsov's case in a Cubans were their friends. .. demned separate agreements and called for letter to the German newspaper Die I include, for my colleagues• edifica~ a general, complete and fair solution of the Welt of March 26, 1980. His eloquent tion, not only the New York Times ar- problem.e letter, as reproduced by the Foreign 7434 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS April 1, 1980 Broadcast Information Service in its that he is suffering from chronic stomach ther action. There!ore, we must con­ March 27, . 1980, daily report on the trouble, weakness of the heart and exhaust­ tinue to consider other proposed solu­ Soviet Union, is reported below for the ed nerves that is being intensified by perma­ tions as well. nent undP-mourishment and the absence of further edification of my colleagues: vitamins. Yet his parents are not permitted To this end, 3 additional days of 15 February 1980 marked the end of the to hand him food or some sort of medicine. hearings have been scheduled in late 1.3th year of imprisonment for Igor Ogurt­ Igor has the right to receive just two pack­ April. These hearings will focus on two sov who had been sentenced to 15 years in ages a year-"one kilogram each of dry major tort bills: H.R. 5626, the Nation­ 1967. The young, gifted historian

If no one railroad bids on all the proper­ "(f) EXPEDITED TRANSFERS.-<1> The Secre­ court shall determine, after a hearing, ties, the bill would then direct the Secretary tary shall, within 90 days after the date of whether the proposed purchase is-· in the to develop proposals for the sale of portions enactment of this subsection, develop a pro­ public interest. In making its determination, of the ConRail properties in Connecticut posal for transferring the rail properties of the special court shall consider- and Rhode Island. In this case, the Secre­ the Corporation located in the States of "< I> whether the purchase will further the tary would also have to make the determi­ Connecticut and Rhode Island Upon development of a proposal Rhode Island; the Secretary then would petition the Spe­ for the transfer of ConRail properties under "(ii) whether the purchase will promote cial Court for the transfer of the properties. paragraph (1) of this subsection, the Secre­ the movement of passengers and freight in The Special Court would have to find only tary shall publish a notice offering the sale rail transportation in such States in an effi­ that the transfer ol the property is in the of such properties to any railroad in the cient manner consistent with safe oper­ public interest in order for the transfer to · region, and shall provide interested rail­ ations; and be ordered. No railroad would be permitted roads 60 days to submit bids to purchase ". adjusted by the GNP defla­ graph unless the bidding carrier agrees (i) areas in such States served by rail service. tor index, plus the value of capital improve­ to purchase all the ConRail properties, " If the special court determines, under ments to the lines made since April, 1976 to operate at least the same level and fre­ subparagraph of this paragraph, that a and less depreciation since April, 1976. In quency of service on such properties for the proposed purchase of ConRail properties is addition, the acquiring railroad would have five-year period beginning on the date of ac­ in the public interest, the special court shall to agree to accept the same labor agree· quisition, and the Secretary shall, within 60 days as are necessary to consummate the transac­ for transfer of ConRail properties to occur after the end of the period for the submis­ tion. The special court shall include in its . before the federal subsidy for ConRail runs sion of bids under subparagraph of this order provisions requiring the acquiring out. In this way, I hope that service to ship­ paragraph, determine the selected bid in ac­ railroad or other person to provide a fair ar­ pers will not be abandoned. At the same cordance with this subparagraph and file a rangement no less protective of the inter­ time, it will allow ConRail to get rid of un· petition in the special court for thP. approv­ ests of employees who are affected by the profitable lines. al of such bid under paragraph (5) of this purchase as that imposed under section There are railroads in the New England subsection. The Secretary shall make his de­ 11347 of title 49, United States Code. region which have already expressed a termination of the selected bid, after provid­ ing interested parties notice and an oppor­ "<6> The price paid for any ConRail prop­ desire to acquire ConRail lines in the event erties transferred pursuant to this subsec­ lines should be put up for sale. It is my· hope tunity to submit comments, on the basis of the following factors: tion shall be not less than tne amount es­ that your subcommittee will include my pro­ tablished by the Association, effective April posal in the deregulation bill so that govern­ "(i) the ability of the bidding railroad to l, 1976, as the net liquidation value of such ment can help find a private enterprise solu· provide service that will meet the rail trans­ properties, as adjusted by- · tion to the rail problems of the states of portation needs of the States of Connecticut Connecticut and Rhode Island. and Rhode Island; "CA> multiplying such amount by a frac­ If service abandonment is to be avoided, "(ii) the ability of the bidding railroad to tion, the numerator of which is the. latest the transfer process must be initiated soon. provide safe and efficient rail transporta­ published Quarterly Implicit Price Deflator For this reason, I hope that we will be able tion on the ConRail properties: and for Gross National Product compiled by the to work together to establish the process " the financial capability of the bid­ United States Oepartment of Commerce If no bid ts received for the pur­ " increasing the adjusted amount de­ H.R. 6986 chase of the ConRail properties within 60 termined under subparagraph of this A bill to amend the Regional Rail Reorgani­ days after the date of publication of notice paragraph by the amount of any capital zation Act of r973 to facilitate the trans­ under paragraph of this paragraph, contribution to such properties made by the fer of ·rail properties of the Consolidated the Secretary shall publish a notice offering Corporation after April l, 1976; and Rail Corporation in the States of Con­ the sale of any portion of the ConRail prop­ " decreasing such adjusted amount by necticut and Rhode Island to another rail erties to any interested person, and shall the depreciation of such properties after carrier. provide interested persons 60 days to submit April 1, 1976. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of bids to purchase such properties. "(7)(A) The determinations of the Secre­ Representatives of the United States of " The Secretary shall, within 90 days tary under this subsection shall not be sub· America in Congress assembled, That the after the end of the period for the submis­ ject to review in any court other than the Congress hereby finds that- sion of bids under subparagraph of this special court in accordance with this subsec­ ( 1) the termination of rail service by the paragraph, determine the selected bid in ac­ tion. Consolidated Rail Corporation A final judgment or order of the spe­ referred to as "ConRail") in the States of petition for the approval of such bid by the cial court under this subsection shall be re­ Connecticut and Rhode Island would special court under paragraph <5 > of this viewable in the same manner as provided in threaten the economies of those States; subsection. The Secretary shall make his de­ section 209<3> of this Act.e <2> continuing Federal subsidies to Con· termination of the selected bid, after provid­ Rail have not improved the availability of ing interested parties notice and an oppor­ rail service in Connecticut or· Rhode Island; tunity to submit comrnents, on the basis of THE U.S. LABOR PARTY CAM­ < 3 > the reductions in ran service in Con­ the factors set forth in paragraph <2> of PAIGN USES TACTICS OF SLAN­ necticut and Rhode Island are having a this subsection. In addition, the Secretary severe impact on the rail labor force in shall file a petition in the special court for DER AND INTIMIDATION those States, and the trained and qualified the approval of a bid submitted under this labor force in those States is of substantial paragraph only iJ he determines that the HON. LARRY McDONALD benefit tn providing efficient and reliable transfer of ConRail properties to the person rail service; submitting the bid and the operation of OF GEORGIA (4) the 'Federal investment in ConRail will service on . such properties by such person IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES be protecti;d by the elimination of ConRail will result ill improved rail service. Tuesday, April .1, 1980 services in Connecticut and Rhode Island "(4) If, after review of the bids submitted and the transfer of rail lines in those States under paragraph <2> or <3> of this para­ e Mr. McDONALD. Mr. Speaker, from ConRail to another rail carrier; and graph, the Secretary does not file a petition those of us who have -followed the <5> the transfer of ConRail lines and facil­ for the approval of any bid by the special itie::; in Connecticut and Rhode Island to an­ Presidential primaries in New Hamp­ court. the Secretary shall develop a new shire were startled to find, running for other rail carrier wm reduce the need for proposal for the transfer of the ConRail Federal subsidies to ConRail. properties in accordance with the preceding President of the United States as a S.Ec. 2. Section 305 of the Regional Rail paragraphs of this subsection. · Democrat, one Lyndon LaRouche, Jr., Reorganization Act of 1973 (45 U.S.C. 745> is " (5)(A) Within 90 days after the filing of a an erstwhile Troiskyite and now the amended by adding at the end thereof the petition for approval of a bid for the pur­ founding "Lenin" of the U.S. Labor following new subsection: chase of ConRail properties, the special · Party, a group that is also known as April 1, 1980 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 7439 the National Caucus of Labor Commit­ Violent attacks on opponents, principally same charges and accusing him and three tees. members of the radical left and black-power other men of involvement with "subversive activists; and terrorist operations directed initially In the customary manner of totali­ A large security staff trained in the mar­ against the International Brotherhood of tarian egomaniacs, when LaRouche tial arts and antiterrorist activities; Teamsters." . saw his political campaign going no­ Arrests, but few convictions, for kidnap­ The publications linked Rush with two where, he ordered his cadre and ping, possession of guns and assault; rtational teamster groups orga­ stormtroopers to commence a differ­ A tight-knit int.ernal structure requiring nized to bring about reforms within the ent form of campaign, , one in which near-total commitment from members; this union. Rush says he is a member of neither they are well versed, using slander, commitment is said to be strengthened by organization, although he has always "en­ abuse, harassment, and intimidation constant rumors of assassination plots couraged orthodox teamster reform." · against LaRouche; As a part-time \.inion official elected to against those who oppose them. "Deprogramming" of members who are office twice by sizable margins, Rush says Starting with the day that La­ suspected of being brainwashed to partici­ he built a reputation as "an honest guy. I Rouche found common cause with the pate in assassination plots against La­ didn't get jobs for my family and friends. I Libyan dictator Qaddafi, ahtisemitism Rouche; on one tape obtained by ne New didn't mix with the other officials. I said has also been a hallmark of the U.S. York Times there were sotl.nds of weeping what I thought about things." Labor Party. These facts have been and vomiting, and compJaints of lack of One thing he repeatedly talked about brought out in a perceptive article on sleep and food; prior to his third election race was his con­ Preparation of "intelligence reports" on cern that the hiring hall was being saturat­ the "LaRouchies" written by Sasha antiapartheid BToups fdr the South African ed by graduates of a truck-driving school Lewis and Maureen Oddone that was government, on dissi,dent Iranian student owned by a. friend of Local 70's president. published in the current issue of New groups for the shah and on antinuclear According to an article in the same La­ West magazine. I commend this article groups for U.S. police agencies. Rouche publication that accused Rush of to the attention of my colleagues. In addition, NCLC is said to have ha­ pushing dope, it was the truck-driving­ The article follows: rassed leaders of the United Auto Workers school proprietor who "released" thousands and the United Steel Workers. of copies of the attacks against Rush and THE U.S. LABOR PARTY CAMPAIGN USES In California, our investigation has re­ other local members. TACTICS OF SLANDER AND INTIMIDATION vealed that the NCLC or other LaRouche The USLP attacks were, Rush says, "total­ affiliates have: ly destructive" to his campi;.ign. He had Los Angeles International Airport. Their Used smear tactics against reformers been the fourth biggest vote-getter of 21 of­ voices can barely be heard in the jumble of within the Teamsters Union; ficials chosen in the last union election, but announcements of airline arrivals and de­ Conducted a virulent antigay political he lost badly in the new race. · partures. "We want to stop mass genocide." campaign; "It's a nightmare if I think about it much. A plainly dressed man and woman in their Dire_cted an aggressive propaganda effort . • . Twenty years of rank-and-file involve­ early thirties huddle· behind a table. against the Anti-Defamation League of ment is Just gone completely down the "Against Jane Fonda," the man emphasizes B'nai B'rith; tubes," he says. "Invariably, when I get to whomever will listen. "This is a campaign Apparently underreported election ex­ around people and I start feeling better, in Javor of nuclear power." penses. right out of the blue somebody comes out A traveler pauses to read a placard: More The NCLC has also created affiliated or­ with a derogatory comment." People Have Died in Ted Kennedy's Car ganizations to promote special causes and It has been some consolation to Rush that Than in Nuclear Power Plants. support its efforts. Among these are the . the U.S. Supreme Court recently refused to The man behind the table immediately and the Interna­ review a decision against the USLP for libel­ steps forward. "This is the Fusion Energy tional Anti-Drug Coalition, which NCLC ing Grenville Whitman, an unsuccessful Foundation," he says urgently. "We're for claims has support from leaders of the candidate in 1975 for the Baltimore City nuclear power." "People aren't informed," World Community of Al-Islam in the West Council. USLP literature had labeled Whit­ the woman adds. "This is our magazine. ' . In 1976 the USLP Baltimore and been active in the past in the his briefcase to glance through the publica­ .ran LaRouche for president and 140 other antiwar and civil rights movements, "a drug tion. A few minutes later he writes down his candidates for public office-more than any user," "a member of the SS" and "a murder­ name and address. He nods, recovers his other third party. er." The USLP lawyers argued unsuccessful­ briefcase and walks away with a back issue Despite what must surely be one of the ly that the charges were "rhetorical hyper­ most baffling political programs in Ameri­ bole." of a slick magazine called Fusion. can history, the NCLC succeeded this year Like Rush, Whitman said the charges in This scene is being repeated at airports UP in making Lyndon LaRouche the third can­ and down California and throughout the the literature had "a huge personal effect. didate for the presidency to qualify for fed­ They do get around with their stuff. You country. Most people walk on by, but a few eral matching funds--$327,864 in govern· linger. Of those, · some will become Fusion start putting in twenty hours a day handing ment money so far. this stuff out on street corner.s, and you subscribers-as have 40,000 people in the The LaRouche political machine has been last three years. In addition to receiving the have some effect." used in about 300 different election cam­ Lyndon LaRouche's 1980 presidential bid magazine, they may be asked to contribute paigns since 1974. In 1977 the USLP appar­ money or time to a bizarre p1·esidential cam­ ently made its official entry into California was quietly announced in California last paign. The candidate: Lyndon Hermyle electoral ·politics with two candidates: Patri­ summer with the entrance of Patricia Dol­ LaRouche Jr.. who is running in Democratic cia Do.lbeare for supervisor of public in­ beare, who described herself as a labor orga­ primaries in California and six other states. struction and Nick Benton for governor. It nizer, into the San Francisco mayoral race. Behind the La.Rouche candidacy is an or­ was their campaign literature that stood out · Dolbeare's first campaign statement em­ ganization based in New York and known as in an otherwise undistinguished election phasized that she was running "in tandem the National Caucus of Labor Committees bid. with the 1980 presidential campaign of CNCLC>. The NCLC was created by La­ Until one morning in late 1977, Oakland Lyndon LaRouche, national chairman of Rouche as an offshoot of Students for a Teamster .nm Rush had never heard of the the U.S. Labor Party." Her campaign, which Democratic Society during the left-wing fer­ USLP, Nick Benton or Patricia Dolbeare. eventually brought in only 576 votes, served ment of the late sixties. But then he started getting phone calls. chiefly to attract publicity to LaRouche and The NCLC, which was once described in From all over Alameda County, members of his campaign platform. It also provided ex­ an FBI report obtained by The New York Teamster Local 70 called Rush to say they amples of USLP campa.ig-n tactics. Times as "a clandestinely oriented group of had just seen "something" that accused Three fliers have been identified with Dol­ polit.ical schizophrenics who have a para­ him, a candidate favored to win an upcom­ beare's campaign. The first enunciated Dol­ noid preoccupation with Nelson Rockefeller ing union election, of being a drug pusher. beare's and the USLP's position on gay and the CIA,'' has apparently moved from "I wasn't too concerned until the calls just rights: "There can be no toleration of homo­ its original Marxism to a "nonliberal" phi- . kept coming in," Rush recalls. "Then I tried sexuality in city government or in the losophy that includes conspiracy theories to track it down." schools.... Just as only a wretch propos.es linking the Ayatollah Khomeini with Henry According to the $350,000 libel suit he has that a drug addict take a fix, only a wretch Kissinger and blaming the British monar­ filed again."t the U.S. Labor Party and La­ proposes the legitimization of homosexual­ chy and ·"the Zionist Lobby" for the world Rouche-affiliated publications, Rush discov­ ity." drug trade. ered a press release on Benton/Dolbeare The second flier was devoted to drugs: According to various sources, NCLC's campaign stationery characterizing him as "When you see a child that has OD'd, don't twelve-year history in the Ea.st includes: "well known throughout the area as a dope blame the child. Somebody was pushing the "Dirty tricks" against political opponents pusher." Then copies of other LaRouche-af­ drugs; somebody was using drugs to destroy and the press; filiated literature appeared, making the our society-and deliberately so-and profit~ : 7440 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS April 1, 1980 Ing great wealth from that." The flier went and wound up .its activities the day before According to Manchester police chief Tom on tQ suggest complicated, possibly con- the election with a nationally televised King, the LaRouche workers claimed that spiratorial relationships among "key 'old appeal by LaRouche for voters to support "the environment of assassination in New line' " San Francisco families, Mt. Zion Hos- then president Ford. During that campaign, Hampshire" made it necessary for them to pital, Jim Jones of Peoples Temple, Dianne according to one source, only five USLP of­ arm themselves. "His cohorts were carrying Feinstein's trip to China and the Hong fices were in operation at any given time. guns," says Deputy Police Chief Louis Kong dope trade. Today, random phone checks indicate that cratg. A third Dolbeare flier, repeating the anti- most of the organization's 26 U.S. offices In the last two days before the primary, gay and antidrug themes, and distributed are open, with additional ones in primary state officials in New Hampshire were del­ Just before the November 6 election, made states. In 1976 the party listed only one uged with harassing phone calls. "I got no mention of the U.S. Labor Party. By California office. Today it has two, in San about 50 calls on Sunday at my home," said then, LaRouche had decided to enter the Francisco and Los Angeles, as well as a state attorney general Thomas Rath. "Some New Hampshire primary as a Democrat. "cell" in San Diego. In 1976 the LaRouche of them said, 'We know where, you live.'" A few days before San Francisco's Decem- campaign failed to qualify for federal Later, a photocopied Ust targeting Rath and ber 11 mayoral electoral runoff between matching funds. This year it met the condi­ the other officials for haras$ment was Dianne Feinstein and Supervisor Quentin tions for eHglbility-raising $5,000 in con.tri­ found in a YMCA room that had been Kopp, an organization called Citizens for buttons of $250 or less in each of twenty rented by a LaRouche campaigner. It said, San Francisco issued a leaflet attacking, states-before all other candidates but "These are the criminals to burn-we want among others, Dianne Feinstein. Feinstein, Jimmy Carter and Howard Baker. calls coming in to these fellows day and the flier charged, was part of "an evil politi- One thing that apparently has remained night-use your networks to best advan· cal machine ... that murdered 900 of our the same in the two La.Rouche presidential tage.'' fellow citizens and neighbors at Jonestown." bids is the number of activists enrolled in The LaRouche organization had predicted That machine, according to Citizens for San the LaRouche organization. According to that LaRouche would receive 15 percent of Francisco, "nurtured Jim Jones's Peoples John Pike, a five-year veteran of the group, the Democratic vote in New Hampshire. He Temple as a blackmail, vote-fraud and drug- membership has stayed at "a.bout 500 to received 2 percent. Suits are now being pre­ running operation." l,000 people." But members work very hard. pared by his organization, which is claiming The phone number on the anti-Feinstein In San Francisco, for example, John Pike, "the most massive vote fraud ever perpe· flier belonged to Patricia Dolbeare at 1826 his brother Tim and their mother, Laura, trated." Noriega Street. The two-story stucco build- seem to work to the point of exhaustion at When the LaRouche campaign. moves its ing at this address is in the heart of San the campaign headquarters on Noriega. operations to California for the June pri­ Francisco's Sunset district and is, like the They also push Fusion and the LaRouche mary, we may see dirty tricks and a wave of neighborhood as a whole, unremarkable. campaign at Bay Area airports, as well as antigay propaganda. There may be more ac­ There are no campaign posters, but, never- help organize such special events as the San cusations of assassination plots. And there theless, this is a nerve center of I..a.Rouche's Jose fund raiser. One Bay Area activist who may be threats of violence. As one Califor­ California campaign. has observed the activities of the LaRouche nia LaRouche worker said, "We are not a Within a week after the short-lived Citi- organization since the early seventies says bunch of idealists, you know... If anything zens for San Francisco venture had disap- his followers are ~hysically, emotionally happens to LaRouche, whoever did it will be peared from the scene, activities at the and mentally dedicated to him." Reported­ dead in their bed." office began to focus directly on the La- ly, their dedication also extends to taking When we attempted to call Patricia Dol­ Rouche presidential bid. In December, one of out personal loans and handing over the beare in February Jor information about the earliest LaRouche fund raisers was held money to the organization. LaRouche's plans for the California pri­ in a San Jose motel. Among the twenty or Citizens for JARouche went public in Cali­ mary, a spokesperson in the San Francisco so people gathered in the rented conference f ornia on Superbowl Sunday with a nation­ office said she had "moved, maY.be back room were a woman identified by campaign ally televised 30-minute campaign advertise­ East." organizer John Pike as a local Democratic ment on ABC. According to an ABC sales party activist and a young man who men- executive, the ad, placed by Grand Design Nick Benton, now a Fusion Energy Foun­ tioned he was a Fusion subscriber. Advertising Agency, a campaign agent, cost dation executive, heads the California Citi­ Patricia Dolbeare, who was introduced as about $70,000. The ABC spot was followed a zens for LaRotiche campaign from a second­ a LaRouche campaign coordinator, opened week later with a 30-minute LaRouche floor office at 711 South Vermont Avenue in the program. She described the evening's "State of the Union" address on NBC. Ac­ the mid·Wilshire district of Los Angeles. agenda-a videotape of LaRouche cam- cording to a campaign spokesman. Citizens Benton was "unavailable" when we called, paigning in New Hampshire, followed by a for LaRouche intends to run another 30- but later a woman identifying herself as question-and-answer session. LaRouche, she minute ad on CBS in mid-March. Donna Benton said, "If you want a story, said, had just become the third candidate to LaRouche ran his first 1980 primary you'll have to call New York.'' qualify for federal matching funds. effort in New Hampshire and eleven cam- We then called New York headquarters "The winning coalition is Independents paign offices and 350 full-time volunteers, for an interview with LaRouche about his and conservative Democrats," Dolbeare according to a campaign spokesman. His California plans. Paul Goldstein, who iden­ stated unequivocally. "We are putting that campaign literature presented him as "a tified himself only as a spokesman for La­ coalition together." leading figure in promoting a revival of the Rouche, asked, "What kind of slander are Lights dimmed for the v.ideo show. Bald- 'American System' of political economy, the you going to print?" When asked if anyone ing, glasses slipping down his nose, the 57- political economy earlier associated with Al­ in the LaRouche organization would discuss year-old LaRouche seemed professorial, pa- exander Hamilton, Henry C. Carey and the primary, Goldstein said that "the media ternal. "Our nation has now come to a Friedrich List" and promised to assemble "a is the key enemy of the American people." crisis," he intoned. "We might be in a de- nonliberal majority• .. uniting Democrats, Goldstein finally did agree to discuss the pression. We might be in a thermonuclear Republicans and Independents behind a LaRouche platform -tens of thousands of serv­ be erroneous reports. political research foundation, they are "pro­ icemen-are below that, some way below Federal law requires that every organiza­ Soviet." <"Category 4"). tion for a presidential candidate report cam­ The puzzle that is Lyndon LaRouche l'e­ Why does it matter? Go visit any military paign expenditures to the state. Despite mains unsolved as he moves ·toward Califor­ unit today and the question answers itself. what would appear to be expenditures by nia this spring with his strange, well-fl· The larg·e gangs of able-bodied seamen who the LaRouche campaign in California nanced, increasingly publicized, paramili­ once hauled ropes and manned the gun tur­ during the last half of 1979 for office spa~e tary presidential campaign. What it may rets in the Navy, for example, are gone-re­ in L.A. and San Francisco, telephones, cam­ mean-and what it will mean to us-is yet to placed by fire-control technicians, sonar op­ paign literature, hotels and other fund-rais­ be revealed.• erators, avionics repair specialists. Nor can ing costs, Citizens for LaRouche had made infantry or other combat units .today rea­ no filings in Calif9mia as of February 25. sonably absorb large numbers of people of LaRouche publications report that by the THE THINKING MAN'S ARMY significantly below-average intelligence, end of 1979 more than $10,000 was raised in given modern weapons and tactics. California for his presidential campaign. It also matters because some fundamental Los Angeles, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. HON. PHILIP M. CRANE problems are created when the educated The woman saw the two men as she ap­ middle class becomes so untouched by and proached the huge hospitai and research fa. OF ILLINOIS unfamiliar with those who defend their civi­ cility funded by Jewish philanthropists. The IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES lization. In World War II, of course, vast sign in· front of their table said smash anti­ numbers setved in the military, and even in semitism. She stopped to look at their lit­ Tuesday, April 1, 1980 the 1950s, because of the small youth popu­ erature. One of the men leaned toward her e Mr. PHILIP M. CRANE. Mr. Speak­ lation then, almost three-quarters of the and. handing her a flier, said, "This is the er, I am on record as being one of the qualified young men served. But then came committee to clean up the B'nai B'rith's the split-up between the military and the Anti-Defamation League CADLJ." Her eyes earliest proponents of the All-Volun­ educated middle class. The student defer­ caught only key phrases: "Leading members teer Army-AVF-and since its birth, ment was the trial separation, the Vietnam of the ADL fund the American Nazi in 1973, I have been in the vanguard of War was the bitter divorce and the All-Vol­ Party.... The ADL is being used as a con- the national debate to maintain its ex­ unteer Force was the property settlement: . duit for terrorist organizations, blaclµnail istence. The AVF has had its prob­ The deal was- that, as long as they kept up and intimidation... , These activities are lems, but I have contended all along their support payments, the educated folks being run by the same Jewish families who that those problems are a function of would get to play around without having to were directly responsible for Hitler's rise to the Nation's commitment to the con­ suffer all those terrible Vietnam-era guilt power.... " feelings, preduced because Groton and The 81-year-old Jewish woman became cept. America can have tbe military Levittown were in college, while Watts and angry. Others stopped and also became manpower it requires without reinstat­ Appalachia were dying. angry. It was a painful scene that was re­ ing registration. What is needed now, The problem that arises when whole ·gen­ peated elsewhere in Los Angeles in 1978 in as I said when the AVF was created, is erations of profes5ionals, Journalists, bu­ Jewish neighborhoods and near Jewish in­ to fully fund the concept. An article reaucrats, teachers and other opinion lead­ stitutions. by R. James Woolsey, former Under ers are never exposed to the military is not The incident was among the more public Secretary of the Navy, which ap­ merely that too many of them don't appre­ displays of' a campaign that continues today peared in the Washington Post March ciate what's needed in peacetime to keep through books being distributed at La·· a.nn,ed forces ready to fi~ht. It's also that Rouche fund raisers. These publications 22, 1980, raises some thought provok­ they often tend to exaggerate what military charge that runs world terrorism, "Zi­ ing questions. In the interest of the force can do and to believe that yea.rs of ne­ onists" masterminded the ·Lincoln assassina­ continuing debate over a revitalized glect can be corrected by a brief flurry of tion, and B'nai B'rith started the Civil War Selective Service System and the AVF, activity. and founded the forerunner of the Ku Klux I commend·to my colleagues' attention It's the same sort of romantic hope to Klan. his artiCle, which follows: which our Olympic hockey team gave such "The problem among Jews," according to THE THINKING MAN'S ARMY credence. The extraordinary outpouring of one LaRouche·publication, "is ancient. The affection for them was at least partly be­ B'nai B'rith today resurrects the tradition cause they confirmed, this time, our great of the Jews who demanded the crucifixion The public debate about the draft rolls national myth: that, like Cincinnatus, we of Christ, the Jews who pleaded with Nero along, subtracting a bit. each day from the gifted and virtupus amateurs can step out of to launch 'the holocaust' against the ·sum total of human knowledge about the civilian life and win the big one whenever Christians. . . . The ADL is literally the nation's No. 1 defense problem: how we are we really need to. Gestapo.... No other 'social action' com­ to. get and hold enough able people in the · It ain't so. Avoiding miscalculations, mis­ plement to a religious association is so con- armed forces to keep us from being stomped understandings-and worse-is going to re­ sistently, so profoundly evil." · if we have to fight. While the world's eyes quire the educated middle class and the Rhonda Abrams, director of the San Fran­ are fixed on the front page equivalent of military to take up with one another again. cisco office of B'nai B'rith's ADL, believes whether Brenda Start and Sandi's daugh­ And that brings us to the second thoughtful the LaRouche organization should not be ter; Starr Twinkle, and her dog, Tika, will and experienced man. His nil.me is Dr. written off as totally ineffectual. be drafted soon and sent to defend the wells Charles Moskos, and. he's a sociologist at "I ·never underestimate the possibility of and harem of Sheik Oily 0-le-um, consider Northwestern University who takes the any extremist group being or becoming dan­ the sense being made-off. camera-by two military's role in American culture ~erious­ gerous," she said. "The fact that LaRouche thoughtful and experienced men. ly. He's also often an odd-man-out because 7442 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS April 1, 1980 he talks about topics such as upward mobil­ checked its premises and facts with Arts and subsequently graduated from ity and quality and aspirations and all those energy economists. NBC, the opinion the academy, served as registrar, in­ other messy subjects that the economists said, should have then complimented structor, and in 1976 assumed the posi­ who dominate the military manpower debate, and who staff the govenunent of­ Exxon for its alertness in recognizing tion of professor and chairman of the fices and the study commissions, just hate­ a serious imbalance in the supply of department of , the post that you can't put that stuff in any rigorous way grades of crude oil; for its- she still holds. into a computer, so what use can it be? • • • timely action in adjusting refinery Miss Reed was born in Granite, Charlie Moskos wants to try to save the operations so the American people would Okla., in 1934 and now resides in Mem­ All-Volunteer Force by bringing back a form continue to have uninterrupted supplies of phis, Tenn. She studied at the Mem­ of the GI Bill. Attract the people into the the necessary grades of refined products phis Ac.ademy of Arts-BFA degree military who want to earn a guaranteed ••• 1956--Sierma College, Memphis, education, he says, and you'll get the ones who want to improve themselves: smarter And- Tenn., and the Institute of Design, Illi­ soldiers and more knowledgeable citizens • • • for its accomplishments under ex­ nois Institute of Technology, Chicago, later. It will also be cheaper, he says, than tremely difficult conditions. Ill. Her credits include the following hiring people for cash-which is what we As you know, Mr. Speaker, the Na­ solo and selected group exhibitions: try to do now, with decreasing effectiveness. tional News Council is the media's in­ SOLO EXHIBITIONS It's worth a hard look, because the All­ ternal governing body on questions of The Book Shelf, Memphis, Tennessee, Volunteer Force ls beginning to limp, more 1956, 1964. each year. Given its current state, we may accuracy and fairness. It is composed have to go back to the draft-not just initial of media executives, legal counsel, and The Memphis Academy of Arts, Memphis, registration, the real draft-soon. But public interest f oundat.ions. This clear­ Tennessee, 1960, 1963, 1970, 1975. before that happens, Robin Pirie and Char­ .cut decision against NBC News is not a Brooks Art Gallery, Memphis, lie Moskos should get together. chance event. Tennessee, 1967. Sir William Francis Butler, a British sol­ Great Expectations, Memphis, Tennessee, I welcome this act of courage of the 1969, 1973. 1974, 1975, 1976. dier and author of the last century, gave News Council in finding one of its own them their guidance: "The nation that will Southwestern at Memphis, Tennessee, insist on drawing a broad line of demarca­ members guilty of such abuse. How­ 1971. tion between the fighting man and the ever, I have not yet heard NBC Televi­ Morris Gallery, New York, New York, thinking man is liable to find its fighting sion make a complete or, in fact, any 1957, 1960, 1961, 1963. done by fools and its thinking done by cow­ retraction or correction of this news. Boatman Gallery, New York, New York, ardS."e This decision was made 5 months .1969. ·1ater. But the factual error and lack of Mickelson Gallery, Washington, D.C.,. perspective had built an adverse and 1973. NBC NEWS-INNUENDO inaccurate concept in the minds of SELECTED GROUP EXHIBITIONS NBC-TV viewers. Ar.kansas Art Center, Little Rock, Arkan­ HON. JAMES M. COLLINS NBC Television would build charac­ sas. OF TEXAS ter and gain their own self-respect if High Museum, Atlanta. Georgla. they ran a TV show pointing out the Museum of Contemporary Crafts, New IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES York, New York. Tuesday, April 1, 1980 complexities of the regulatory ener:gy University of Southwestern Louisiana, La­ system. A deregulated energy economy fayette, Louisiana. e Mr~ COLLINS of Texas. Mr. Speak­ has many advantages and this Exxon er, l~t October 16 the "NBC Nightly experience reflects the public's dilem­ The recent exhibition was her most News" aired a news segment that ma.e comprehensive, reflecting the full blamed Exxon for alleged dirtier air in range of Miss Reed's artistic accom­ southern Florida. NBC claimed that plishments. Deborah Emont, the Exxon's decision to restrict shipments TRIBUTE TO VEDA REED Brooks Gallery curator of collections, of low-sulfur oil to the F'lorida Power who organized the show observed in & Light Co. was adversely affecting HON. ED JONES the exhibition catalog that: the air the Floridians breathe. OF TENNESSF.E When Veda Reed came to Memphis from Oklahoma in 1952, the United States was Exxon had given extensive and accu­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES rate information to NBC before the experiencing the most important art move­ TV broadcast. Exxon had shown the Tuesday, April 1, 1980 ment in its history. Abstract Expressionism was the vanguard movement among Ameri­ :1ecessity to restrict low-sulfur oil sup­ • Mr. JONES of Tennessee. Mr. can artists throughout the country and it ~j lies in order to provide more home Speaker, 7 years ago, I proudly in­ was awakening them to new possibilities of heating oil to other customers depend­ formed my colleagues that Miss Veda artistic expression. Reed enrolled in the ent on the same refinery. At the same Reed, an esteemed artist, member of Memphis Academy of Arts to study fashion time, the oil delive:i:ed to Florida the faculty of the Memphis Academy illustration, but soon learned that she Power & Light was well within recent of Arts, and my good friend, was ex­ wanted more. Dorothy Sturm and Ted limits on sulfur content. hibiting her at the Mickel­ Faiers, both instructors at . the Memphis When Exxon heard NBC's report, son Gallery here in Washington. Academy, were already veterans of the New they believed it was neither accurate York art scene and exponents and practi­ The Brooks Memorial Art Gallery of tioners of Abstract Expressionism. Reed ac­ nor fair and filed a complaint with the Memphis just recently honored her knowledges that they were her contacts National News Council in New York. with a solo exhibition, "Veda Reed with current developments in contemporary Exxon claimed NBC's segment was Paintings and Drawings 1955-80." The art. In her own early work, Reed experi­ permeated by "factual error, the selec­ 53 works included in the exhibition mented with Abstract Expressionism, tive use of information, lack of per­ highlight the artist's ·career over the learned of its possibilities, rejected aspects spective and the building of effect past 25 years. Paintings from her last of it, and gleaned from it elements that through innuendo." student year, the year she spent trav­ strengthened her own personal style. For example, the majority of the pai.I tings and Mr. Speaker, the National News eling in England, Italy. and Greece, as drawings from 1955-1980 retain recognizable Council found on March 6, 1980, by a well as from the years devoted to subjects, but the houses, temples, trees and vote of 7 to 4 that Exxon's complaint teachirig at the Memphis Academy of clouds are abstracted and painted with the was warranted. .· The concurring opin­ Arts are among the works that were expressive brushwork that clearly identifies ion of one member was that- selected for the show. Private collec­ her as an artist in touch with the art of her • • • this unfortunate TV program and its. tors throughout the region, New York, ,time. accusatory title are the product of unknowl­ Washington, and Mexico generously Describing the exhibition, Donald La edgeable journalists who lack the qualifica­ consented to loan their works to Badie of the Memphis Commercial tions to deal with the extraordinarily com­ Brooks in order to -make the show plex subject of energy. Appeal opined that: possible. What should be said first is that this exhi­ This concurring opinion went on to Miss Reed came to Memphis in 1952 bition is, quite simply, a visual joy. It pro­ say that NBC News might have per­ from Granite, Okla. That year she en­ vides us as well with an overview of the formed less ineptly if it had first rolled in the · Memphis Academy of career to this point of a splendid artist. Few April 1, 1980 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 7443 Memphian artists have ever been the sub­ for cheap defense are peddled. This ls not exhaustion by a flock of ducks. No one bite ject of such a comprehensive retrospective, all done in the Defense- Department. There has been devastating, but the nibblee but then· few have produced work of such are other major players in the analysis spends all his time fending the damn things consistent quality as is to be found in the game in the executi-ve and legislative off and losing a bit of skin here and there. 53 canvases that filled the main gallery. branches. But whatever the source, the After a while it gets you down. quantitative analysts are frequently .persua­ The analysts have not helped prevent Memphis ls fortunate to have an sive with decision makers. Sometimes this ls this. Generally they have just sat by and artist and teacher of Veda's distin· because seemmgly-hard numbers are diffi· coached and cheered on the ducks. It's a di· gulshed stature as a member of our cult to oppose with arguments based on the verting and intellectually stimulating life. community. The exhibit attests to her Importance of quality or on the need to be But the result has been that the Toledo talents and prominence as one of able to cope with an uncertain future. The housewives who answer the Gallup polls America's fine artlsts.e future can always be made to seem more have understood what the Soviets are doing certain than it is if you control the assump­ before most of the defense intellectuals. tions of the study. And he who controls the It's too late for all that now. Mr. Brezh· THE BIG BINGO GAME IN THE typists and the xerox machine controls the nev's armored divisions. chemical warfare, BASEMENT OF THE PENTAGON assumptions. · and village massacres have called a halt to The system permits the keepers of the the old games. But as we get down to busi· analytical flame-in theory the neutral tech­ ness we have to remember that we've lost HON. PHILIP M. CRANE nicians, the guardians of the process-to some time, some valuable time. We might OF ILLINOIS jigger a whole range of outcomes without have saved some of it, if the faith in systems seeming to. If, for example, you have -decid­ analysis had not been misplaced. Holmes [N THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ed for whatever reason-honest judgment, once wrote that "Time has upset many Tuesday, April 1, 1980 post-Vietnam syndrome, hydrophobia, or fighting faiths." It's time to give time a whatever-that the US -should divert re­ hand.• e Mr. PHILIP M. CRANE. Mr. Speak­ sources from its maritime forces and use the er, I have oft addressed the evils of money for something else, you need not the bureaucracy and how it negatively ever make that clear. Do you not want to .UNIFORM PRODUCT LIABILITY affects efficiency and productivity. invest in air defense for ships in the Indian ACT Former Under Secretary of the Navy Ocean? Easy. Assume that Soviet Backfire James Woolsey recently authored an bombers won't be flying there. Do you not excellent article targeting key aspects want to have to buy a new vertical/short­ HON. RICHARDSON PREYER of one of the Department of Defense's take-off-and-landing aircraft for OF NORTH CAROLINA the Marines; needed because airfields are IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES major problems-its bureaucracy. The becoming more vulnerable? Simple. Assume article appeared in the March 1980 that airfields are not becoming more vulner­ Tuesday, April 1, 1980 issue of Armed Forces Journal Inter­ able. Facts don't affect such assumptions. e Mr. PREYER. Mr. Speaker, I am in­ national. I commend it to my col· Allegiance to them within some bureaucra­ troducing today the Uniform Product leagues' attention for the valuable in­ cies ls so timeless it ts almost touching. Arti­ Liability Act for discussion purposes so sight it offers. cles, really, of faith. that it may be considered by the Sub­ The article follows: Used in this way, analysis works back· wards: from not having enough money for a committee on Consumer Protection THE BIG BINGO GAME IN THE BASEMENT OF certain mission, to a subtle change in mis­ and Finance during its hearings on THE PENTAGON sion, to a change in assumptiol) about how product liability later this month. This utors, nial dinner in his honor. Thank you, soil have been collected from throughout and retailers. In addition, the legisla­ Mr. Speaker, for these few moments to the atoll and immobilized in concrete in one tion addresses the issues of injuries acknowledge this fine American citi· location. Another 215,0.00 cubic yards of un· contaminated but hazardous debris have caused by old products; the effect of zen and noteworthy contributor to the been disposed of, and about 16,000 rounds of product misuse or modification upon State of New Jersey.e potentially deadly World War II amrnuni· liability; the relationship betw~en tion have been located and destroyed. product liability and worker compen­ Homes for the PeQple of Enewetak have sation; and punitive damages. THE ENEWETAK CLEANUP been constructed using designs and loca· The Consumer Protection Subcom­ tions of their own selection. Subsistence mittee will consider · this legislation HON. PHIWP BURTON crops and commercial eonuts have been and H.R. 5621, the National Product OF CALIFORNIA planted. This spring the People of Enewetak will be able to return to their ancestral Liability Act, as well as other perti­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES nent legislative proposals in hearings homeland and resume a lifestyle of their Tuesday, April 1, 1980 choosing, in balance with nature, and with on April 23, 29, and 30, 1980. At that relatively few restrictions on their actions. time, we will ask manufacturers, insur­ e Mr. PHILLIP BURTON. Mr. Speak· This transformation has been achieved ers, trial attorneys, wholesaler-distrib­ er, witbin the last 6 months, American through a remarkable effort by the Ameri­ utors, retailers, and consumers to com­ administration of the Trust Territory can people-unprecedented in history. The ment on the different approaches to of the Pacific Islands has radiological cleanup and rehabilitation have the tort aspect of the prqduct liability come under seve.re criticism by the cost about $100 million, and the work has problem incorporated in these bills. media. I am happy to reverse this required &n on-atoll task group of about a trend and report a success story. As thousand men and women of the Depart· These witnesses will also be asked to mcnt of Defer.se and other organizations for discuss whether the alternative of a chairman of the Subcommittee on Na­ the past three years. The radiological char· model State law approach is prefer­ tional Parks and Insular Affairs, I acterization effort was more technologically able to a Federal initiative. have followed closely the plight of complex and scientifically advanced than Thank you, Mr. Speaker.e those Micronesians, adversely affected any previously attempted. by U.S. nuclear weapons testing in the For the military personnel of the cleanup Pacific. Among this group· are the force, working conditions were primitive and WAYNE DUMONT people of Enewetak Atoll, who were strenuous, and six men lost their lives dispossessed of their home islands in during the operation. Work weeks were nominally 60 hours, actually much more, HON. JAMES A. COURTER 1947 in order to accommodate the nu· under conditions of high temperature and -OF NEW JERSEY clear program. Following 10 years of humidity, the potential for exposure to radi· testing, the atoll was rendered too ra· IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ation. and often .the need to work ln confin­ dioactive to support human life. ing ant1-contamination clothing and masks. Tuesday, April 1, 1980 Recognizing the importance of land Living conditions were austere. In spite of e Mr. COURTER. Mr. Speaker, I in an oceanic environment, the United these hardship~. the overriding feeling of would like to take a moment to recog­ States-under. the auspices of the De­ those involved in the Enewetak radiological fense Nuclear Agency, the Depart­ cleanup project has been one of intense nize an exemplary American citizen pride in contributing to the accomplishment from New Jersey. State Senator ment of Energy, and the Department of an important humanitarian effort-the Wayne Dumont, a decent gentleman of the Interior-undertook a massive restoring of the homeland for an entire and conscientious leader~ whose dedi­ program of decontamination and reha· people. cation to the average citizen and his bilitation. As a consequence-after 33 It is fashionable today to deplore the radi· profession is the hallmark of his years' absence-the Enewetakese are. ological residue and hazards from America's career. returning to their traditional homes nuclear weapons test programs of past dec­ First elected in 1952, Senator on April 8, 1980. · I was so impressed ades, without giving recognition to the na­ Dumont, dean of the New Jersey State with the tremendous and unprecedent­ tional security imperatives that led to the ed effort involved in cleaning up the prosrams, or the beneficial results realized Senate, has served 28 years represent­ from tl~em. The nuclear weapons whose de­ ing New Jersey's 15th legislative dis­ atoll that I .asked Adm. R.R. Monroe, velopment was made possible by the testing trict. He was elected senate majority the Director of the Defense Nuclear at Enewetak have been major elements in leader in 1955. In 1956, he become Agency, to render a full report. His the mechanism of deterrence that has en­ president of the seriate and, later that cover letter as well as excerpts of his sured the security of the free world and the year, served as Acting Governor. After report follows. I commend both to the abs~nce of nuclear war for the past three an unsuccessful bid for the Governor's attention of my colleagues as an admi­ decades. With the Enewetak radiological rable example of what devotion, ex­ cleanup and rehabilitation, America has seat in 1965, his constituents returned ltved up to its responsibilities to set right him to the statehouse in 1967, where pertise, and hard work can accomplish the adverse effects of the testing. All those he sits with distinction today. Senator in the pursuit of a humanitarian goal. involved in the cleanup project-and every Dumont saw both enlisted and com­ American-can take great pride in this ac­ missioned service in the infantry and DEFENSE NUCLEAR AGENCY, complishment. concluded a military career of ·31 years Wa$hington, D.C., March 28, 1980. Sincerely, PHILLIP BURTON, Hon. R. R. MONROE, when he retired from the Army Na­ House of Representatives, tional Guard in 1974 as a lieutenant Vice Admiral, U.S. Navy, Washington, D. c. Director. colonel. DEAR MR. BURTON: On behalf of the Joint In today's fast-paced and impersonal Chiefs of Staff I am pleased to respond to Enclosure. society, individuals do not seem to your request for a report on th-e THE RADIOLOGICAL CLEANUP OF ENEWETAK count for much in th.e big scheme. radiological cleanup of Enewetak Atoll. As ATOLL Senator Dumont is a shining example you know, the Defense Nuclear Agency is In April 1980 the Department of Defense to the contrary. He takes the time to the Department of Defense Project Man­ will return Enewetak Atoll to its ager for this operation. People. This event will mark the end of the go to Boy Scout meetings, the Eagle The Enewetak radiological cleanup and largest radiological cleanup operation· ever Scout Award dinners, and the town rehabilitation program has been one of the conducted and will fulfill a moral obligation meetings that often go unnoticed. He great American success stories of recent incurred by the United States thirty-three takes the time to personally intervene times. Three years ago Enewetak was a dan­ years ago. This paper summarizes these on behalf of a citizen with a problem. gerous, quarantined atoll, littered witb events from the perspective of DoD. April 1, 1980 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 7445 Enewetak is the northwestern atoll in the effort was total involvement by the People The People of Enewetak were required to Marshall Islands-which themselves are one of Enewetak in all major decisions. agree that appropriation of the $20 million of the major island groups in Micronesia MilCon funds would · constitute the total and in the Trust Territory of the Pacific Is­ commitment of the U.S. Government for lands . Enewetak lies some 2400 nau­ • • • • • the cleanup_of Enewetak Atoll. tical miles west-southwest of Honolulu. The Many of the early planning decisions ad­ atoll is formed by a coral reef, oval in shape, dressed the problems of radiological con­ whiCh surrounds a lagoon stretching some tamination. It was recognized that a distinc• • • • • • 23 miles in a general north-south direction tion· had to be made between two types of The radiological cleanup itself consisted and 17 miles east-west. Rising from the reef soil contamination, "transuranics" and "sub­ of three phases spanning 35 months. Phase at intervals along its circumference are uranics." Transuranics are elements above I, Mobilization, commenced on-atoll on 15 some 40 low, sandy islands-most of them uranium in the atomic table, such as pluto­ May 1977 and lasted six months, completing quite small. nium. They typically have very long half. on 15 Novemer 197'1. Phase II, Cleanup, was The People of Enewetak-who have lived lives, e.g., 24,600 years in the case of pluto­ scheduled for 22 months, terminating on 15 on the atoll for centuries, and who are dif­ nium. Suburanics, such as strontium-90 and September 1979. Phase Ill, Demobilization, ferent in many ways from other Marshall cesium-137, have much shorter half-lives. was scheduled for seven months, completing· Islanders-subdivide into two groups: the These two, for example, are 28 and 30 years, on 15 April 1980. ·DoI's rehabilitation effort dri-Enewetak, whose home is the largest respectively. The AEC's radiological survey was to start subsequent to DoD's Mobiliza­ southern island of the atoll ; and had disclosed that, except on the island of tion Phase, but was scheduled to complete the dri-Enjebi, whose home is the largest Runit, most high transuranic concentra­ concurrently with DoD on 15 April 1980. island in the north . In all, over 4,000 U.S. service­ de~onated in the air, on towers, on the ,,;ur­ aJter extensive debate on the EIS-incorpo­ men served on-atoll in the Enewetak radio­ Iace of islands and reefs, on barges, and un­ rated the following elements: logical cleanup; and six lost their lives . In recognition 'of their unselfish and deterrence which .has ensured the security The contaminated soil would be mixed highly effective effoN, the Secretary of of the free world and the absence of nuclear with cement and formed into a concrete Defense awarded the DoD Humanitarian war for succeeding decades. matrix, which would fill the crater on the Ser-vice Medal to members of all Services for In 1958 the U.S. ceased nuclear testing on north end of Runit formed by the "Cactus" meritorious participation on-atoll in the Enewetak, in response to a trilateral US­ nuclear detonation. Enewetak radiological cleanup. · UK-USSR testing moratorium. However, ra­ The contaminated debris would be encap­ Throughout every step of planning and dioactive debris and fission products from sulated in this concrete mat1·ix. every day of execution, the most important the detonations and the resulting fallout The dome-like mound formed over Cactus consideration in the cleanup opera.tion was contaminated most of the northern islands crater would be covered with a concrete cap the radiological safety of individuals in­ to varying degrees. The southern islands, to remove any resuspension and inhalation volved in 'the operation. In planning, each which had been used as a base for the scien­ threat. aspect of the operation was designed to tific task- force, ' remained relatively Since the entire island of Runit would minimize the potential for exposure of indi­ uncontaminated. remain quarantined indefinitely because of viduals to ionizil)g radiation. In execution, From 1958 until 1976 DoD retained custo­ residual sub-surface contamination in its each operation involving possible radiation dy of the atoll, and a small caretaker force soil, presence of the capped, encapsulated exposure was directly supervised and closely remained on Enewetak Island in the south. contamination at the north end of the reviewed by teams or organizations whose The atoll was occasionally used for DoD island should pose no future problems for sole function was radiological safety . Radiation exposure standards were During this period,-in 1972, tbe U.S. Gov­ In 1975 the Congress authorized the set conservatively to begin with; and the ernment deCided that future national re­ Enewetak Radiological Cleanup and Reha­ guiding philosophy was for operations to be quirements in this part of the world could bilitation Project, and funds were appropri­ conducted so as to assure that radiation ex­ be met without use of Enewetak; and Am­ ated in 1976. Congressional guidance was as posure of individuals was limited to the bassador Franklin Haydn Williams an­ follows: lowest levels practicable within these stand­ nounced that the atoll would be returned to The radiological cleanup was to be accom­ ards. The goal has been to ensure that any the TTPI Government, for subsequent plished·by the Military Services. actual exposures are so much lower than return to the people-who by this time had A total of $20 million was appropriated in today's standards that they should not be a not seen their homeland for 25 years. The FY 1977 Military Construction cause for concern even if future Federal ex­ announcement also committed the U.S. funds. posure standards were to be tightened by a Government to cleanup and rehabilitation DoD was directed to draw other needed factor of ten or more. of Enewetak. resources, without reimbursement, from the . Planning for the radiological cleanup and Military Services' construction and support .. • • • rehabilitation programs was intensive and forces, their subsistence, equipment, materi­ complex. It extended from 1972 until 1977, al, supplies, and transportation. 'l'he original plan did not include cleanup and involved major actions by numerous de­ DoD was further directed to employ all of contaminated soil from the large island partments and agencies in the Executive feasible economies in the project, consistent of Enjebi in the north, even though this was Branch, by the Congress, and by the People with meeting radiation standards estab- the ancestral homeland of the dri-Enjebi, of Enewetak. The hallmark of the entire lished by AEC . • and although the transuranic levels in the 7446 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS April 1, 1980 soil were known to be in excess of the stand­ tamination; seven qualified as agriculture is­ sessments. Based upon extensive review of ards for a residence island. This situation lands; two qualified as food·gathering is­ the data provided by both sources, the was not a planning oversight; it arose from lands; and the last one, Runit, had all iden­ People of Enewetak have expressed their the fact that contaminated soil removal tified high-level concentrations of transu· desire for the dri-Enjebi to return at once to from Enjebi was considered too extensive a ranics removed. it remains quarantined be· their home island. The U.S. Government task to be undertaken. In 1978 DNA made cause of residual sub-surface contamination. has this request under consideration at the the decision to attempt the Enjebi soil Ev~ry island designated in planning docu­ time of this writing. cleanup, although time and resources still ments for a particular end-use by the people The remarkable success of the Enewetak appeared inadequate to do the job. Through was cleaned at least to the level correspond­ rad!. ologi~al cleanup operation has been due remarkable innovation and sustained effort, ing to that· use; and for many islands-in­ Enjebi was cleaned to residential island cluding, most significantly, Enjebi-the in large measure to the dedication a.nd com­ standards for transuranics, thereby making cleanup exceeded the planning goals. mitment of the Military Services in provid­ possible the eventual resettlement of the Costs have remained remarkably constant ing the resources to do the job; and to the dri-Enjebi to their home. for the duration of the project. The effort enthusiasm, initiative, and willing efforts of During the three.year duration of the ra­ has been completed within the $20 million the individual servicemen assigned to the diological cleanup project, four major ty­ MilCon funds originally appropriated for cleanup force. Also notable has been the re­ phoons and tropical storms hit Enewetak the task. When Congressional direction was markably effective coordination between Atoll, causing extensive destruction. In par­ received to accomplish the cleanup project the many organizations whose efforts had ticular, two of them did such damage· to · with military forces without reimburse­ to be integrated into a smooth-working boats and landing craft that extensive ment, the first estimate of total project cost team on·atoll. · repair and replacement efforts were re­ was .developed by DNA during the Mobiliza­ In summary, the Enewetak Radiological quired, and cleanup work was slowed for tion Phase and w11..s presented to Congress in Cleanup and Rehabilitation Program was many months. One typhoon required com­ the spring of 1978. At that time DoD costs well conceived and well executed, was com­ plete evacuation of the atoll. were estimated at $80 million are: DoD $86 reef areas and disposed of at designated million: Doi $14 million; DoE $4 million; for dump sites in the lagoon and in shoreline a total of $104 million. While this amount JESSE OWENS-DEVOTED TO HIS protection. Before any piece of debris could represents "value received" by the People of FELLOW MAN be touched, it had to be screened by radi­ Enewetak in terms of cleanup effort, "out of ation monitors for several types of possible pocket" costs for U.S. taxpayers is substan­ contamination, and then marked as con­ tially less, because many of the DoD ex· HON. ELDON RUDD taminated or uncontaminated. In many penses would have accrued had there been cases exten­ no Enewetak cleanup . DNA estimates that the cost to areas, Navy Underwater Demolition Teams the taxpayers of the Enewetak cleanup and Monday, March 31, 1980 often worked in 10 or 20 feet of water clear­ rehabilitation program has been approxi­ ing sunken landing craft and other objects. mately: DoD $49 million ; • Mr. RUDD. Mr. Speaker, Jesse Repeated post-cleanup inspections of each Doi $14 million; DoE $4 million; for a total Owens will always be remembered for of the 40 islands verified them to be com­ of $67 million. his supremacy as an athlete. pletely clear of even the smallest scraps of Dol's rehabilit,ation program has involved He wa.s the perfect athlete, who residual debris from World War II and the the construction of 116 homes for the test period. people on the three southern islands of during h is Olympic sports career set About 16,000 items of World War II ord­ Eilewetak, Medren, and Japtan. along with nine world records as champion sprint­ nance were loG:a.ted by detectors, ; dwarf coconuts. etc.> I was privileged to know Jesse dug up, and disposed of by Navy Explosive has been planted on the three southern is­ Owens, and will remember him as a Ordnance Disposal Teams. lands, and some 31,000 coconut trees for devoted Christian gentleman, who had Some 6,000 cubic yards of radiologically commercial and subsistence purposes have great respect for his fellow man. contaminated debris were identified, trans­ been planted throughout the atoJl <20,000 in ported by landing craft to Runit, and immo· the south, 11,000 on the lesser co?1taminated Jesse Owens was especially devoted bilized in concrete in Cactus crater. islands in the northeastern chain). to young people, for whom he was an All former dumps, crypts, and burial sites inspiration and leader in his dedicated for contaminated debris and soil during the • efforts to help boys clubs around the test period, to which reference could be • • • • Nation. . found, were excavated and the contents The issue of when the dri-Enjebi may be were encapsulated in Cactus crater. One able to return to their ancestral home island His body will lie in state on April 2, major crypt on Aomon island was so exten­ of Enjebi in the north is still unresolved. As 1980, at the Arizona State Capitol in sive and difficult it required over a year to noted previously, all planning and project Phoenix. Flags will fly at hali mast plan and carry out its excavation. execution to date-with the agreement of and April 2 is procJaimed Jesse Owens About 105,000 cubic yards of soil contami­ the People of Enewetak-has been based nated with transuranics, principally isotopes upon the dri·· Enjebi residing initially in the Day in Arizona. Memorial services will of plutonium and americium. were identi­ south, and this is where their homes have be held at the University of Chicago's fied, exci'3ed, transported by landing craft to been constructed. One of the r~maini11g re­ Rockefeller Memorial Chapel prior to Runit, and mixed with cement to form con­ sponsibilities of the U.S. Governn1ent is to burial in Illinois. crete with which Cactus crater was filled. advise the dri-Enjebi when it will be safe to This crater in the reef is about 350 feet in return to their home island. To provide this It is 'With sorrow that I join his mil­ diameter and some 30 feet deep. The crater advice, DoE. Do!, and TTPI have co ! ~ected lions of fans and admirers in bidding volume below sea level was filled by the ext<.."IlSlve data on residual rmbura..nic soil fond farewe!l to Jesse Owens. tremie method. in which a concrete slurry is contarr.. ination in the north, on radionuclide pur~ tped by large .hose a.nd pipe to the crater uptake by crops, on a.ltcmattve living and My deepest sympathy goes to his floor, and prog1·essivdy built up. Above the subsistence patterns in the north, on the de~.r wife of 47 yea rs, Ruth, and their waterline, a eoil -cement mixture was formed rate of accumulation of ra.dionuclides hl the three daughters, from t,he coutaminated soil. A thick con-· body, and on estimated health effects from crete keywall was constructed around the this accumulation. These data have been We were all privileged and benefited circumference, and a dome·shaped concrete analyzed in depth and combined int.o dose by his €6 years of life. cap covered the entire crater. a..c;..<;es.5ments. Separately. the People of At the completion of the cleanup, of the Enewetak have engaged their own team of Jesse Owens will always be remem­ 40 islands of Enewetak Atoll: 30 qualified as . eminent scientists and authorities to pro- bered as the most beloved Olympic residential and subsistence agriculture is­ vide them with independent estimates of champion-but above all as a ma.Ii who lands in terms of residual transuranic con- the above factors and the resulting dose as- achieved greatness in life ltself.e April 1, 1980 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 7447 HANDGUN-RELATED DEATHS Georgia <17>: L. Amos, Jr.; T. Clark; H. Oregon C6>: J. Graves; R. Graves; J. John­ CLAIM 528 LIVES IN FEBRUARY Gaston, Jr.; J. Giddens; W. Giddens, Jr.; L. son; M. Munster; J. Roman; and K. Roman. Green; R. Hancock; H. Jones; M. Keaton; D. Pennsylvania <10>: A. Foard, Jr.; T. King, Neal; c. Pennington; C. Rucker; P. Williams; Jr.; C. Ne,lson; F. Slater; T. Spaggins; E. Vas­ HON. ROBERT F. DRINAN R. Williamson; E. Wimberly; C. Wright; and · salo; w. Walker; W. Walters; N. Williams; OF MASSACHUSETTS unidentified. and J. Wright. Hawaii (4): R. Hartman; E. Kialoa; R. Mo­ Rhode Island C1 >: R. Gabriele. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES rales; and W. Torres. South Carolina <5>: 0. Bishop; A. Flynn Tuesday, April 1, 1980 Illinois <16>: J. Abrams; F. Bridges; R. III; K. Gadson; S. Tucker; and R. Weaver. Brown; M ..Cannon; C. Davis; H. Feliciano; J. South Dakota <1>: D. Goodshield e Mr. DRINAN. Mr. Speaker, during Gray; R. Hyde; M. Jackson; J. May; R. Tennessee <28>: T. Anderson; F. Carimi; T. the month of February, 528 Americans McGregory; T. Pavlopoulos; D. Rodica; 0. Clinard; D. Coffey; T. Connell; C. Couch; S. were killed by handguns, bringing the Taylor; A. Townsend; and H. White. . Gafford; T. Goins; D. Graves; B. Hill; J. total for this year to. 1,174. Handgun Indiana ClO>: K. Bell; H. Bledsoe; E. Jewell; H. Jones; A. Lee; J. Mathews; E. Control, Inc., has reported these latest Chaney; S. Chaney; J. Cicco, Jr.; G. Cossell; Partee; C. Patterson; J. Pavett; R. Ridley; figures by means of a thorough c9mpi­ G. Lipsky; K. Poe; H. Smith; and R. Sparks. W. Rowe; B. Thrasher; A. Vaughn; S. Iowa CU: L. Baker, Jr. Waller; C. White, Jr.; W. Wilkins; R. Wil­ lation of media-reported . handgun Kansas <8>: D. Beaver; H. Claus; N. Claus; liams; H. Winter; C. Woods; and unidenti- deaths in cities and towns across the H. Davis; J. Johansen; S. Keys; A. Roberson; fied. • • · country. and J. Schmidt. Texas (60>: C. Adame; D. Baker; W. Baker; The FBI recently announced ·that in Kentucky <7>: S. Adkins; W. Blakemore; S. C. Buxton; J. Cadena; N. Caesar; A. Cantu; 1979, 77 local, county, State, and Fed­ Ferren; J. Latham; W. Muss; C. O'Donnell; A. · Carroll; L. Carter; J. Cevallos III; ,J. eral law enforcement officers were and J. Rucker. . Cloudy; A. Coday; B. Couser; J. Craig; R. killed by handguns. This news, togeth­ Louisiana <12>: L. Brady; E. Brown; R. Crisman; R. Curby; R. Davila; L. Denton, Burford; C. Cook; J. Duncan; D. Foster; K. Jr.; R. Duloney; E. Edwards; C. Erickson; J. er with the recent brutal assassination Harrison; A. McKenzie; L. Oden; R. Pierre: Evans; E. Fain; M. Finnegan; S. Ford; J. of our former colleague, Allard Lowen­ W. Slade; and unidentified. Garcia; R. Garza; H. Gonzales; C. Green; C. stein, is clear evidence that the Con­ Maine <4>: B. Grondin; N. Pelletier; C. Si­ Hamilton; E. Hough; J. Hubel; Mrs. H. gress must take action now to control moneau; and J. Simoneau. Jones; G. Joyner; J. Magana; M. Martin; J. · the misuse of handguns. Maryland <22>: W. Allen; A. Brown; K. Monroe; J. Mundine; J. Olds; M. Osorio; R. I ·urge my colleagues to support leg­ Cheeks, Jr.; R. Ci~varella; F. Cooper; D. Parker; M. Portillo; L. Puente; L. Puente; J. islation that has been introduced in Johnson; N. Johnson; A. Kelsey; J. Langley, Ramos; H. Reed III; J. Rodriguez; N. Sau­ Jr.; R. McCrorey; W. Monk; J. Orndorff; ,G. ceda; E. Schindler; M. Sorola; D. Stribling; this body to curb such violence by re­ Rouse; W. Stevenson; R. Stokes; J. Sullivan; J. Trevino; R. Vasquez; G. Vela, Jr.; J. Velez: stricting the availability of handguns. W. Thompson; B. Toulson; C. Valentine; G. B. White; G. Woodell; unidentified; uniden­ The handgun body count compiled by Waclts; Z. Williams; and unidentified. tified; and unidentified. Handgun Control, Inc., follows: Massachusetts <4>: J. Colantonio; P. Mo­ Utah <5>: L. Accord; 0. Accord; R. Baxter; ROLL OF HANDGUN DEAD: FEBRUARY 1980 rales; A. Prato; and G. Sneed. M. Odd; and B. Pickett. Alabama <13>: R. Beamon; B. Betts, Sr.; R. Michigan <8>: J. Brinson; J. Kahn; T. Le­ Virginia C3>: J. Comer; 0. Inge; and J. Bixby; C. Eddy; K. Foster; R. Frey, Jr.; C. munyon; T. Murphy; A. Preston; D. McKinney. Hart; J. Johnson; P. Lee; R. Martin; P. Saunders; H. Washington; and H. Wendt. Washington <3>: K. Bigelow; W. Heggie; Reynolds, Jr.; R. Thomas; and R .. Williams. Minnesota <3>: T. Peterson; L. Simmons; and D. Von Essen. and L. Smith. · West Virginia E2>: W. Roberts; and F. Arizona <6>: D. Boatman; H. Dixon; F. Mississippi <6>: W. Freeny; B. Harrison; R. Workman. Herbst; D. Martinez; C. Mosley; and J. Quin­ Hunt; G. Pittman; C. Riley; and S. Viser. Wisconsin <9>: R Gianni; C. Leinweber; C. tana. Missouri <15>: C. Anderson; C. Bess; L. Leinweber; N. McClain; M. McKenna; G. Arkansas <9>: T. Allen; P. Anderson; A. Byers; D. Greer; C. Jones, Jr.: 0. Lane; E. Scheideggef; S. Scheidegger; J. Torgerson: Buttler: K. Carnahan; J. Davis; S. Mccann; Mansker; P. Palmer; S. Palmer, Sr.; A. Rich­ and unidentified. F. Milinowski; R. Ray; and D. Teague. ardson; C. Shelton; M. Sledge; P. Turley; un­ Wyommg c1 >: E. Dodge. California <76>: G. Accardo; F. Acuna; J. identified; and unidentified. Previously unreported deaths in 1980 <34>: Ahumada; K. Arcusa; Q. Ashley; S. Baig; D. . Nebraska <3>: D. Lee; M. Munoz; and G. J. Spears; D. Spears; A. Aguilar; D. Bushet; Baker; A. Barley; M. Bowley; F. Cangelosi; Nunez. V. Edwards; H. Estrada; A. Mccraw; L. L. Castillon: R. Castillon; S. Castro; S. Chan; Nevada Cl>: Unidentified. Peace; R. Pickard; I. Venezia; D. Wood; un­ D. Clark; C. Coleman; J. Conover; D. Cous­ New Jersey <3>: E. Land.ion: 0. Malliband, identified; unidentified; F. Chavez; A. Wil­ ins; B. Davis; P. Dean; D. Dodson; E. Eder­ Jr.; and J. Parker, Jr. liams; W. Jackson; H. Flanders; V. Brunger; ington; W. Farrell; R. Fredericks; E. Gahler; New Mexico <9>: M. Baca; E. Beimfohr; E. D. Hippe; D. Hippe; J. Hippe; R. Rippetoe; G. Garcia; F. Gennert; G. Gummer; J. Ceniseros; D. Garcia; F. Granados; J. Mar­ J. Walker; P. Simes, Jr.; L. Martine; M. Harbor; E. Heyer; N. Hill; 'R. Hill; G. tinez; I. Sena; W. Shaw; and E. Volpato. Nevas; D. Ellwanger; R. Keller; C. Lloyd; M. Holmes; B. Horton; R. Iwuoma; E. Johnson; New York <34>: R. Bilodeau; W. Blake; M. Huard; L. Phillips; R. Bierle; G. Gunter; and J. Jung; T. Kellogg; H. Laird; S. Lee; M. Le­ Burgen; S. Calabrese; M. Cho; J. Guzman; L. Evans.e .fevre; G. Lewis; R. Loy; J. Martin; F. Mar­ V. Henderson; L. Hernandez; M. Howell; J. tinez; G. Melvin; R. Mendez; M. Miller; A. Idrobo; M. Jawitz; R. Kallman; S. Katz; P. Mills; D. Mills; J. Mills; A. Nieves; D. Oliver: Keating; D. Kwiatkowski; E. McCoy; H. TRIBUTE TO JOE M. FINKBINER D. Olsen; L. Pena; W. Quinter; R. Raygoza; Mercado; J. Oquendo; F. Pagan; D. Page; G. Rey; M. Salazar; J. Scott; B. Shoeni; J. Mr. Palen; W. Perez; F. Quandri; L. Rodri­ Smith; A. Tafolla; W. Thomas; A. Torres; L. guez; L. Rutledge; J. Skinner; I. Smith; S. HON. JOHN H. ROUSSELOT Trevino; G. Tyner; E. Walker; K. Ward; K. Szladek; J. Wilson; unidentified; unidenti­ OF CALIFORNIA Williams; unidentified; unidentified;· uniden­ fied; unidentified; unidentified; and uniden­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tified; unidentified; unidentified; and un- tified. Tuesday, April 1, 1980 identified. . North Carolina <13>: D. Adams; D. Agner; Colorado <8>: R. Baros; R. Bauer; M. Fee; D. Clark; J. Hodge; L. Morelock; S. Mullies; e Mr. ROUSSELOT. Mr. Speaker, the C. ·Hann; A. Lewis; D. Tafoya; R. Williams; E. Munson; C. Parker; I. Pinnix; M. Stover; residents of the city of Glendora, and J. Yelnik. M. Summers; K. Thompson; and A. Whit­ Calif., which I proudly represent in Connecticut <3>: J: Duncan; M. King; and ney. the Congress of the United States, are C. Quinn. North Dakota <3>: C. Bloomquist; D. honoring their mayor, .Joe M. Fink­ Delaware <2>: J. Galloway; arid J. Hammer; and G. Lambson. McKnight. Ohio <17>: C .. Bourgeois; R. Bourgeois;· N. biner, for 20 years of service to the District of Columbia (8): M. Davis; M. Eth­ Dawson; J. Dudziak; J. Hunter; E. Jackson; community as an elected official. eridge; D. Pearson; C. Scott; J. Sims; and A. W. Jackson; W. McGrougan; M. Purcell; E. You will see after I recite some of Snyder. Riggins; F. Rowland; W. Scott; C. Sharf; J.. his accomplishments why the citizens Florida C30): J. Arants; M. Benitez;· R. Slaughter; L. Timmons; J. Wilds; and V. have chosen him as lifetime "Mayor Brown; P. Dudley; P. Eddie; J. Fuentes; R. Wohigemuth. Emeritus" of this city that has become Hardwrick; J. Harris; M. Harris; N. Jackson; Oklahoma C21>: A. Barbour; D. Brewer;~. known as "the Pride of the Foothills." P. Jackson; R. Jackson; W. Mercado; B. Butler; ·L. Castro; R. Chester; D. Coe; R. · Joe M. Finkbiner was born and Moss: L. Najera; R. Paty; M. Pere!; J. Pugh, Frazier; H. Haley; L. Jeter; M. Lester; C. Jr.; L. Romine; R. Shannon; H. Taylor; D. Menn; T. Robertson; A. Smith; M. Sunby; P. raised in Missouri, and in September Trout; J. Ward; R. Wilson; J. Wright; un­ Tarver; Tarver ; J. Tatum; L. W' ,1t­ 1927 married Ilene Lee, and together identified; unidentified; unidentified; un­ ten; G. Wolfe; unidentified; and unidenti­ they raised two sons, John Lee and identified; and unidentified. fied. Joe, Jr.• and and a daughter, Betty Jo. 7448 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS April· 1, 1980 all of whom made Glendora their lion-the sign of the cross-and the Greece's contributions to the enlight· home in 1940. Greek war of · independence against enment of mankind extend beyond the He entered the Glendora business Turkish oppression had begun. classical period. For the language of community as manager of one market, Today, Mr. Speaker, we celebrate the New Testament of the Bible was and with characteristic independence, Greece's recapturing of her legacy and Greek, and· the Christian faith was purchased another, which became her rich Hellenic tradition, \>Oth of first spread by Greek-speaking mis­ Finkbiner's Market. Throughout the which have been bequeathed to the sionaries, notably St. Paul. following years through the hard work world and encapsulated in the word One hundred and fifty-nine years of both Joe and Ilene, this local busi- . "freedom." This ls indeed a Joyous oc­ ago today. Greece reasserted her claim ness prospered and thrived as a signlfi- casion for those of us who enjoy our as the birthplace of democracy and cant part of the Glendora business proud Hellenic heritage-a heritage the spiritual forebear of the land we community. which was darkened by the shadow of now live and prosper in. And, America, Actively contributing his energies as Turkish rule for four centuries, from the adopted homeland of many Greek a Glendora community leader, Joe the fall of Constantinople in 1453 to immigrants and their descenda.pts, Finkbiner served a:s president of the the revolt of 1821. This ls also a owes much to Greece. The concept of chamber of commerce, president of memorable day for freedom lovers and government and the principles of de­ the Glendora Kiwanis Club, member friends of Greece around the world. mocracy, which were the basis of the of the ·Glendora Coordinating Council, Greece acquired its independence in government of the ancient Greeks, are the United Crusade, the· Boy Scouts, 1821 after winriing its war of also the principles of government that and numerous other civic and Charita- independence with Turkey. There all Americans now harbor. ble organizations. were many leaders in this era of Greek I salute my many friends in the In 1969 his many accompllshments history but none more famous than Greek-American . co.mmunity on their and charitable spirit in quietly helping the inspirational archbishop and his independence ·day ·and pay tribute to others in need, were recognized in his fellow churchman of Agia lavra who their many. and varied contributions being designated as Glendora's 1969 on March 25 began the war of which they make and have made to Citizen of the Year. independence. The victory insured the American society. Greek-Americans With· his customary courage and rebirth of the independe~t Greek have impacted on all walks of life from belief that he could, further serve the nation. the arts to politics to business to edu­ Glendora community, Joe Finkbiner The 15th Congressional District in cation to entertainment. May the year sought and was elected to the office of Pennsylvania, which I am proud to ahead for them be filled with peace city councilman iii April 1960, a posi- represent, today is celebrating Greek and prosperity.e tion which he has continuously held Independence Day as well as. the reli­ f or 20 years. Upon election, Joe was se- gious commemoration of the Feast· lected by his peers ~ mayor pro-tem, Day of the Annunciation.· Greeks are THE MESA HIGH SCHOOL BAND and 2 years later, was further elevated hard-working-God fearing-loyal to the office of mayor, in which office Americans who live life to the fullest HON. JOHN J. RHODES he has continuously served with dis- .and have established values which do OF ARIZONA tinction for the past 18 years. not and will not waver with the pas- IN THE ROUSE 9F REPRESENTATIVES During the past two decades under sage of time. The Greek family ls an his leadership the city of Glendora institution of stability. The Greek cui­ Tuesday, April 1, 1980 has retained its small town charm, yet ture ls unique and eminently rich in e Mr. RHODES. Mr. Speaker, it is prospered and provided its citizenry tradition and symbolism. with great pride that I bring to your with a full spectrum of improved The celebration of Greek Indepen­ attention the Mesa High School band, public facilities and services including dence Day ls for the sixth consecutive from my hometown of Mesa, Ariz. new police and fire facilities, acquisi- year muted by the continuing tragedy The citizens of Mesa displayed their tion, and improvements to the municl- of Cyprus. Here a large group of fine community spirit l;>y raising the pal water system, 8.n ·outstanding il- Greek Cypriots continue to be under funds to send the band from Mesa brary and community cultural center, the rule of an illegal Turkish occupa­ High to Washington to be in the the cover~g of the open flood control tion army which has ravaged both the Cherry Blossom parade. Mf:Speaker, channel, which bisected the downtown land and the economy of Cyprus. It is the band gave an excellent perfQrm ~ Glendora business district, and during a situation that must be resolved ance in the parade-so excellent, in his term of public service, over 1,000 before another lite ls lost or home de­ fact, that it merited a photograph on acres of open space and recreation stroyed. On this occasion I renew my page 1 of the Washington Star on the parklands were acquired and/or devel- plea to our State Department to day following the parade. oped so as to serve the recreational demand of the Government of Turkey This morning, before the House ses­ and open space needs of present and a full accounting of those 2,000 Greek sion began, the members of the band future Glendorans. Cypriots still missing since the 1974 in- _toured the Capitol and were able to In recognition of Mayor Finkbiner's vasion. 0 visit the floor of the House. It ls my accomplishments in furthering repre- And, Mr. Speaker, Just as the issues hope that the members of the Mesa sentative local · government I ask my of Greece and Cyprus and human High School band found their exped­ colleagues in the House of Representa- rights today attract a concern far ence here a memorable one. All of us tives to join the residents of Glendora beyond her shores, the Greek revolt in Washington, D.C., certainly have fa. honoring him for 20 years of service was considered an event of great inter­ benefited from their contribution to as an elected official.• est, not only to Europe but to much of this year's Cherry Blossom Festival.• the 19th century world-including America. GREEK INDEPENDENCE DAY The cause of Greece captured the in­ A BLEAK OUTLOOK: THE FUTURE terest of many Americans, even OF TRAINS, TRACKS, AND THE . HON. DON RITIER though the American Republic itself TRANSPORTATION OF GOODS OF PENNSYLVANIA was very young, numbering only a· few IN THE ROUSE OP REPRESENTATIVES mllllon citizens, and the Journey to HON. DAN GLICKMAN Greece by ship took 60 days. Tuesday, April 1, 1980 OFKANSAS _ For these lovers of freedom and de­ IJf THE ROUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES • Mr. RI'ITER. Mr. Speaker, today mocracy and human dignity, Greece marks a proud day for all Greeks and called up visions of our great classical Tuesday, April 1, 1980 Americans of Greek descent. On age-of Plato and Aristotle; of great e Mr. GLICKMAN. Mr. Speaker, 2 1-tarch 25, 1821, 159 years ago today, democratic city-states and the world of weeks ago I took the floor to outline Archbishop Germanos and his fellow Alexander. And then, as we do today, I some of my concerns regarding the Hellenes raised their banner of rebel- am sure that "they remembered that safety of our Nation's railroads. Today April 1, 1980 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 7449 I will follow up with the second ln a ments of trains carrying sµch hazar~ George Osborne became such a re.. series of discussions on the subject. ous materials is of concern to a great spected and renowned administrator Our Nation's railbeds and tracks are many. that the phrase "Let George Do It" ln_serious disrepair. The reasons are As a Representative from an agricul­ took on a literal meaning. In short, clearly financial and attitudinal. tural State, ..I know firsthand the im­ George Osborne performed a hercule­ There. iS not enough money put into portance of rail service to ship grain to an task in coordinating all facets of maintenance and no public or private markets. According to the Kansas land use control in Orange County, in­ entity has cared enough to turn the Board of Agriculture, 1979 Kansas cluding flood control; water conserva­ situation around. As a national policy. wheat production reached 410.4 mil· tion; land use planning; regulation of we have let the railroads fall behind ln lion tons. Of that wheat, 274.85 mil· building development; regulation of the total transportation·picture. lion tons moved by rail. The remain­ water and noise pollution; operation, A Congressional Research Service der was left in Kansas elevators or on maintenance. and construction of report on national energy transporta­ farm storage units and moved by parks; road construction and mainte- tion cited several reasons for the de­ trucks. The value to the Kansas econo­ . nance; and the construction and main­ cline of our railroads: The. massive my of that wheat transported by rail tenance of public works facilities. construction of roads and highways was estimated at $961.8 million. In addition to his administrative and over the past several years; the devel­ It should be obvious that the econo­ professional accomplishments with opment of automobiles; buses. and my depends now and will continue to the county of Orange, George has de­ trucks; tke extensive change of inter­ depend to an even greater degree on servedly earned a reputation a.S one of city passenger traffic to airlines; and safe and efficient railroads~ The prob­ Orange County's most civic-minded the takeover of a large share of bunt lems with ·the railroads are many fac­ citizens. Without a doubt, the total of traffic by oil pipelines and barges. eted, but the main concern is the sad George Osborne's contributions to Over the past several decades rail· fact that too much of the Nation's Orange County will never be ex­ traffic has not declined, as such. but trackage is already ID disrepair and celled.• rather it has not grown nearly as fast that there does not seem· to be . any as the economy has grown nor as fast concerted effort to correct the situa­ as the growth ln ton-miles carried by tion. If we need the trains today and DUTY SUSPENSION FOR WARP trucks. barges, and pipelines. The most will need them even more in the KNITTING MACHINERY profitable traffic has shifted to trucks future, then we have no choice but to and, as a result, the railr-0a.ds have lost deal with the track and roadbed issue considerable business profits. as soon as possible. HON. RICHARDT. SCHULZE The railroads, despite the current fi­ The rate of derailments due to bad OF PENNSYLVANIA nancial situation, are still, however, an tracks goes Up dally. The danger to IB THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES extremely important part of the trans­ property and lives increases. When we Tuesday. April 1. 1980 portation network. Getting the rail­ note that one of the reasons why we roads healthy and maintaining the use the rail system ls to transport haz. e Mr. SCHULZE. Mr. Speaker, I am track system will become· more and ardous materials and we do so over today introducing a bill-which would more essential ln coming years. unsafe tracks, we can further surmise suspend for 2 years ihe column 1 rate In the first place. trains are one of that we are simply in -a holding pat­ of duty on imports of tricot and Ras­ the most energy-efficient means of tern, waiting for a cat.a.strophe to chel warp knitting machines. transporting goods that we have. In happen.e It ls a well known fact J;hat our do­ this period or energy shortages, we mestic textile and apparel industries cannot afford to ,waste energy by not are too often placed at a competitive utilizing to the fullest extent energy­ RETIREMENT OF H. GEORGE OS­ disadvantage with their foreign coun­ efficient trains. BORNE, ORANGE COUNTY EMA terparts. It ls a rare occasion, however• . Second, the future need for trains CHIEF that an opportunity arises for the will continue to become more and Congress to act to improve this unfor­ more essential. The same CRS report HON. JERRY M. PATIERSON tunate situation. With the introduc­ notes that one of the most important or CALIFORNIA tion of this legislation, I am offering reasons why railroads must become IN THE HOUS:S OF REPRESENTATIVES such an opportunity to achieve that economically healthy ls because of the goal. need to transport coal. Trains trans­ Tuesday. April 1. 1 S.80 Here is the situation now faced by a port more coal than any other mode of e Mr. PATTERSON. Mr. Speaker. in large number of domestic warp knit trarisportation. We are the· OPEC of my ·entire career in public service few manufacturers. In order to remain coal and the need for further develop­ men have impressed me as much for competitive in domestic and world ment of coal technology and usage to their dedication and me~gful con­ markets. these companies must ac­ provide mofe and more of our energy tributions to their fellow citizens as H. quire a new -generation of warp knit­ needs ls self-evident. The administra­ George Osborne, the director of the ting machinery which can only be pur­ tion has set a goal of annual coal pro­ Environmental Management Agency chased outside of this country. This is duction of 1.2 billion tons by 1985, up for the county of Orange, Calif. the case because there has been no do­ from 655 million in 1976. Trains cur­ George will soon be retiring from mestic production of warp knit ma­ rently carry 6.5 percent of the coal in public service and I want to share his chinery since 1975. Yet, these compa­ this country. One estimate calls for a many accomplishments with my col­ nies must pay a current U.S. duty rate 52-percent increase in rail coal traffic leagues. of 6. 7 percent ad valorem on each ma­ by 1985. Although some speculate that George ls a native of British Colum­ chine they purchase from an MFN the President's goal for coal produc­ bia, Canada, who settled in California country. The burden of this duty ls tion ls not attainable by 1985, even if· with his family at age 4. After service substantial considering that the that goal ls lessened somewha,t, the as a line officer in the U.S. Navy highly sophisticated warp knit ma­ chances are that the railroads- could during World War II, George became chinery. produced principally in West not meet the. required transportation the assistant engineer of the Southern , cost between $35,000 and needs. Even it- the railroads could California Water Co. $50,000 per unit. handle the additional work.load. if the In 1950, George Joined the Orange Surely there can be no rationale for tracks continue to be poorly main­ County Flood Control District as an protecting a domestic industry with a · tained, downgraded track could nearly associate civil engineer. He became the tariff _when no <;lomestic production thwart much needed coal shipments. chief engin~er of the district in 1955, exjsts. Furthermore. it ls clear that In addition. railroads transPort con­ and in 1974 he was selected to head this latest generation of machinery is siderable amounts of petroleum prod­ the new environmental management so far advanced that there is little ucts, liquid natural gas, and radioac­ agency, which consolidated seven for­ likelihood of any U.S. machinery man­ tive materials. The thought of derail- merly separate departments. ufacturers reentering the field. 7450 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS April 1, 1980 U.S. manufacturers .of warp knit fab­ Year Awards are a fitting tribute to matter which affects each of our con­ rics, which are located throughout the the fine work and dedication that the stituencies. We have an excellent op­ Northeast and in the South, are recipients have given to ·their city. portunity to restore to each. State and among the most experienced and inno­ This year, it is a pleasure for me to local school board the right to decide vative in the world. They have concen­ bring to the attention of my .col­ whether or not a moment for volun­ trated on warp knitting and special leagues in the Congress. Mr. Douglas tary prayer ~hould be part of their finishing processes for fabrics which A. Beaver. the "1980 Lawndale Man of educatio:qal curricula. are used extensively in apparel, home the Year." Since the Senate has already ac­ furnishings, sporting goods, and In reading over Mr. Beaver's list of knowledged the need to restore this health care it~ms. These companies accomplishments. I was impressed State right, by passing S. 450, we ·are produce for a highly competitive inter­ ·with the level of concern he has for halfway there. This measure would national market and must depend young people. For the past 7 years, he keep the Federal Government from upon imaginative design and technical has been a member of the governing either promoting or prohibiting volun­ innovation in f abricat.ion. The new board for the Lawndale School Dis­ tary prayers in classrooms and would generation of warp knit machinery in­ trict serving as clerk for 2 of those return this sensitive moral question to corporates some Of the most signifi­ years and 1 as president. The Lawn­ the local level where it rightfully be­ cant technological innovations evi­ dale School District has an excellent longs. Now the responsibility to follow denced by warp knitting companies in educational program. 'Judging from through on the action our colleagues many years. These new machines, for Mr. Beaver's activities. he has played in the Senate have taken rests with us. example, operate at double the speed an intesral part in establishing high S. 450 can be discharged from the Ju­ of their predecessors and have greatly standar~ to meet the educational diciary Committee, where it has been improved maintenance and repair per­ needs of our young people. languishing for a year, and brought to formance. Doug Beaver has carried that con­ the House floor by way of discharge I do not believe that U.S. firms cern for youth into other programs as petition No. 7. · should be penalized and placed at a well. He has been a longtime supporter Last summer, Congressman MoTTL competitive disadvantage by their own of little league baseball, a supporter of was successful in discharging the Judi­ Government which imposes a tariff on the Boys Clubs of America. worked in ciary Committee of his bill regarding equipment which is not manufactured the Boy Scout program for over 15 school busing. Although the constitu­ domestically. This tariff inequity on years. and has been active in the tional amendment failed to pass the warp knit machinery was, ·in fact, rec­ American field service exchange stu­ House. we were able to go on record as ognized during the recently conclud.ed dent program. He and his family have considering an .issue of great concern multilateral trade negotiations when it twice hosted foreign students, one to the people we represent. I suggest was decided to reduce the 7-percent from Bolivia and one from Canada. He that, once again, there is a need to uti­ tariff on these machines to 4. 7 percent has gone beyond local involvement to lize this parliamentary procedure. as by 1987. While this was a small step in helping foster good relations on an in· provided by the rules .of the House, so the right. direction, it will do little to ternatfonal level. that the question of voluntary school alleviate the immediate problem. Mr. Beaver's personal involvement prayer will receive fair consideration. I Suspending the U.S. column 1 rate with people does not stop with young would like to call my colleagues atten­ duty for a period of 2 years would people. He is a member of the person­ tion to the fallowing article by Robert have .several beneficial effects. This nel board, the Elles, the Lawndale Dugan, Jr.• which further explains S. action would permit domestic textile Rotary Club, the Defenders Club, and 450 and the discharge procedure: firms to purchase the needed new ma­ the Lawndale Chamber of Commerce. PRAYER POLITICS chinery at a lower cost, thus assisting I am sure that any of the members of in making U.S. textile and apparel these organizations could also attest to "If the possibility of prayer is restored to products more competitive in both do­ the tremendous dedication of Doug public schools, it will come about through a mestic and foreign markets~ In addi­ Beaver, but the list in and of itself rare process, a Discharge Petition, success­ tion, removal of this tariff bq~den shows how committed he is to improv­ ful only 25 times in 881 attempts in the would be particularly beneficial to ing his community. House of Represen'tatives." Christians may American consumers who Ultimately He has consistently assumed leader­ play the major ·role in reversing a Judicial/ pay for such tariffs in the f orrn of political trend of two decades, once more ship positions, both professionally and making voluntary prayer permissible in higher prices for knitted textile and personally. Mr. Beaver is currently public schools. To do that, they will have to apparel products. serving as vice president of the South­ shift from complaining to persuading, put­ Finally, a more competitive U.S.­ ern Rubbish Association and has been ting forceful pressure· upon their repre­ made product means that a warp knit a recipient of the award from the sentatives in Congress. company will be better able to increase American Council Solid Waste Safety Successful use of the Discharge Petition its sales in both domestic and foreign Association. He also works on a local and the passing of S. 450 would create a new markets. This will clearly have a bene­ government level as a member of the climate in the United States, effectively put­ ficial effect upon domestic employ­ ting a stop-order on the movement toward personnel board for the city of Lawn­ the total secularization of American educa­ ment and upon our international bal· dale. tion. The entire world would take note. ance of trade. It gives me great pleasure to recog­ As we know, 1962 and 1963 Supreme Court I urge the immediate adoption of nize the accomplishments and hard decisions held that for the State to permit this badly needed legislation.e work of Douglas A. Beaver. He is a voluntary prayer or Bible reading in public man who has consistently given "serv­ schools violates the First Amendment to the ice above self" to the. city of Lawndale Constitqtion. Some argue that the Supreme DOUGLAS A. BEAVER, 1980 and its residents. The city has done an Court only outlawed prescribed prayers, but LAWNDALE MAN OF THE YEAR excellent job in choosing the "1980 Justice William O. Douglas was careful to note in his concurring opinions that the Lawndale Man of the Year."• practices at issue in those cases were. entire­ HON. CHARLES H. WILSON ly voluntary. 01' CALIFORNIA PRAYER POLITICS In the years since, opinion polls regularly IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES demonstrate that '15. percent of Americana favor allowing prayer in schools. It is a puz­ Tuesday. April 1. 1980 HON. PHWP M. CRANE zling irony that the Senate and Hou8e deem ask e Mr. CHARLES H. WILSON of Cali­ OP ILLINOIS it acceptable, even desirable, to God's help in their deliberations, while our school fornia. Mr. Speaker, each year. the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES city of Lawndale which is located in children can't have that privilege. Tuesday. April 1, 1980 That twist in logic has not been lost on my congressional district. honors two Sen. Jesse Helms who has for years of its citizens who have demonstrated e Mr. PHILIP M. CRANE. Mr. Speak­ fought to restore prayer to the schools. Fi­ a ·commitment to community service. er, before this Congress is over. we nally, in April of 19'19, he was successful in The Lawndale Man and Woman of the have a responsibility to consider a the Senate. Taking the upper body by aur- April 1, 1980 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 7451 prise, he attached a "voluntary school for it would not be allowed to promote or Then the fireball loses its glow but rises prayer amendment" to the Department of prohibit prayer by anyone. rapidly, forcing air up an then down, swirl­ Education bill, by a vote of 47-37. However, If Christians generate Just 10 percent of ing dirt and debris from the ground below. before the standard motion to lay on the the mail that reached the FCC over a phony By 110 seconds, the fireball begins to cool table a motion to reconsider could be voted, allegation that atheist Madalyn Murray and the vaporized fission products and the Senate abruptly recessed. . Opponents O'Hair was trying to get religious broadcast­ other particles condense and form a giant needed time. ing off the air, Discharge Petition No. 7 will mushroom cloud. The next Monday, I sat in the gallery, ob­ have 218 signatures and the House will On the ground, the intense heat, hot serving fascinating double talk on the part vote.e enough to melt glass, ignites into a rampag­ of some senators. Helms' amendment was ing wall of fire spreading for blocks and praised and then switched to another bill,.S. then miles, destroying all that has not al­ 450, with the argument that it would be MCPL NUCLEAR ALERT SERIES: ready been obliterated. more germane there. Certainly it would, but VIII In the first minutes. hundreds of thou­ Helms very well knew that S. 450 would die sands have died. In the first 30 minutes, in the House because the chairman of the maybe 2 million, maybe more. Millions of Judiciary Committee, where it would be as­ HON. TED WEISS others are burned or badly wounded, and signed, opposed· it. A few senators thus en­ OF NEW YORK because medical facilities and transporta­ joyed the luxury of voting for prayer, when IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tion have been destroyed, they too soon will they really opposed it, a crucial ploy in an be dead. election year. Tuesday, April 1, 1980 If it is a clear day and the wind is blowing The Senate amendment Is stunningly e Mr~ WEISS. Mr. Speaker, Members east, the direct effects of the blast will simple. Based on Article III. Sec. 2 ·of the of Congress for Peac~ through Law spread to Queens and perhaps Nassau Constitution, it forbids the federal courts to has been concerned over the years County. Fires can start 10 miles from the review any case relating to voluntary with the disastrous consequences of original blast. Fallout ·is a less immediate prayers in public shools. Such decisions problem, but still a danger, to those who would remain with the states and communi­ any nuclear exchange. With a new live in Nassau and Suffolk. ties, where the framers of the Constitution cold war looming on the horizon, the That would be the immediate effect of a evidently intended rellgious questions to be possibility of such a war is steadily nuclear attack on a large city, according to a settled. Proponents praised the measure as increasing. group of nuclear scientists who compiled a restoring balance between the courts and Talk of dramatic increases in the nu­ report last year for the congressional Office Congress, between federal and local authori­ clear arsenals-which are already ca­ of Technology Assessment. The report cau­ ties. pable of. destroying the· world several tions that the real effects of a massive nu­ As predicted, S. 450 is gathering dust in clear attack are extremely difficult to calcu­ times over-is becoming more and late because they have never b~en experi­ the House Judiciary Committee. However, it more fashionable. Because of this in­ may be forced out of the committee and enced and there are many important varia­ onto the floor of the House for a yea or nay creasing acceptability, Members of bles, in~luding weather and size of . the vote. To do that, 218 Representatives must Congress for Peace through Law finds weapon. sign Discharge Petition No. 7, initiated by it necessary to continue to lpform the The blast described above is modest by Rep. Philip Crane . public regarding the· horrendous con­ the standards of the nuclear arsenals that sequences of a nuclear exchange. both the United States and the Soviet Developed in 1910, the Discharge Petition Union possess today. The United States has allows a piece of legislation to bypass com­ A recent article in the Long Island approximately 9,000 such one-megaton war­ mittee action. The signatures of a majority Newsday has described in shocking heads and the Soviets 5,000. And both sides of Members then constitute a substitute for detail the effects that the explosion of committee approval of a bill. 'The House lit­ are expanding their arsenals, even if the erally "discharges" the committee from its a single 1-megaton nuclear bomb in provisions of the now-stalled strategic arms jurisdiction and forces the bill to the full Manhattan would have. Considering limitation treaty are observed. A one-mega­ body for consideration under its regular the destructive capacity of Just one of ton warhead is equivalent to 1 million tons rules. these devices, it should be apparent to of TNT. The bomb dropped. over Hiroshima all who read this that all-out nuclear was more than 50 times smaller. approxi­ Christians wanting to put voluntary mately 15 kilotons. prayers back in the schools will need to gen­ war would leave no winners· and that The recent unclassified study, one of the erate many thousands of personal contacts there must be a better way to insure most complete of its type ever published, with members of the House. Unless individ­ our national security than to continue comes to these conclusions: uals have personal friends in Congress, the the strategic arms race that is not only In an all-out nuclear war, 70 million to 160 only contacts that really count are those sapping our economic strength but is million people-up to three-quarters of the with the Representative from one's own also leading us to the brink of catas­ U.S. population-would die within the first Congressional dis~rict. trophe.' 30 days. In the Soviet Union, the figures Letters or telephone calls to representa­ would be 26 million to 52 million killed-be­ tives should ask whether the Member has The article follows: . tween one-fifth and two-fifths of the popu­ yet signed Discharge Petition No. 7; urge MAPPING THE UNTHINKABLE lation. The difference is a result of difter­ that he or she do so, and allow the House to WASHINGTON.-First there would be a fire- ences in population distribution, the loca­ debate what the Senate has passed and ball, a giant, luminous, raging ho~ sphere tion of key industries and resources that what three-fourths of Americans desire; and shooting out intense thermal radiation for 3 would be targeted, and the types of weapons request a response indicating wh.at the or 4 miles. Next. there would be an explo­ the two nations have. Member intend.S tO do. sion, moving a half-mile in just 1.8 seconds In an attack on one city, such as Detroit Calls to a Congressperson's district office and crushing most buildings and objects as or Leningrad, the immediate deaths would will be as effective a.S calls to Washington. it rushes forward. And, for 2 or 3 miles in all range from 200,000 to 2 million, depending Letters should be individually composed, directions; there would be a shower of on the type and scope of attack, weather not copies of form letter, and properly ad- de.adly gamma and neutron radiation. conditions and other effects. Scientists say dressed to The Hon.---, U.S. House of A one-megaton nuclear warhead has ex- the most likely figures are toward the Representatives, Washington, D.C. 20515. ploded over the center of Manhattan. The middle of the range. There has never been a better opportunity Empire State Building Is crumbling. The In a counter-force exchange-an attack on for citizens to restore prayer to public great glass walls of skyscrapers are snatter­ the other side's nuclear weapons-the imme· schools. In 1971, the House voted 240-162 in ing and the giant steel girders are twisted diate deaths would range from 1 million to favor of prayer and has done so many times like paper clips. 20 million in the United States, with the since, even in 1979. Now the Senate has · Then, 4.6 seconds after detonation, there most likely figures about 10 ·million. In the voted favorably. House concurrence by_ a Is another shock wave 88 the original blast Soviet Union, where weapons are farther simple majority would allow the President, wave hits the ground. The two shock waves from population centers and· the shelter by his signature, to make it law. merge and create an overpress\lre of 16 program Is more developed, the figures Politically speaking, it would be hard for pounds per square inch-twice the normal would range from 1 million to 10 million. the President to veto a prayer bill in an atmospheric pressure. The question of a counter-force or election year: Some months ago he said that At 11 seconds, the combined front· has counter-silo exchange Is particularly rele­ "I think that the government ought to stay moved 3.2 miles and the wind has reached a vent to the MX debate. because a major out of the prayer business,'' but the world force of 180 miles per hour. fear of U.S. defense planners is that the So­ watched him pray at the signing of the At 37 seconds, the front is almost 9.5 miles viets are structuring their forces to fight a Egypt-Israel peace treaty, one of the most from ground zero, the pressure down to 1 counter-force or counter-silo war. widely observed events between Super pound per square inch and the wind 40 The report said a counter-force attack Bowls. Actually, S. 450 would keep the fed· MPH. The pressure is still enough to shat­ would produce relatively little blast damage eral government out of the prayer business, ter glass. to civilians and to economic assets-the 7452 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS April 1, 1980 main damage would come from radioactive ELLA TRAVER, 1980 LAWNDALE think it only appropriate that she now fallout. But.the uncertainties of the fallout WOMAN OF THE YEAR be named Lawndale "Woman of the effects are enormous. · · Year" as a tribute to the service she One variable is whether the blast ls deto­ lias given to make Lawndale a better nated in the air, which causes the widest place to li_ve .• range of damage but little if .any fallout, or HON. CHARLES H. WILSON on the ground, which concentrates the blast OP CALIFORNIA to- a much smaller area but with .. much IM THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES greater impact and considerably more fall­ PRESIDENTIAL PLAN FOR out, because large amounts' of. material are Tuesday, April 1, 1980 SELECTIVE SER-VICE REFORM vaporized and thrown ipto the air. In trying e Mr. CHARLES H. WILSON of Cali­ to attack missile silos, for instance, a ground fornia. Mr. Speaker, each year the city HON. PATRICIA SCHROEDER blast would be most effective, weapons ex­ of Lawndale, which. is located in my or COLORADO perts say. congressional district, honors two of IN THE HOUSE OF Rl:PRESENTATIVES On a counter-force attack, the report con­ its citizens who have demonstrated a Tuesday, April 1, 1980 cludes: "There. would be considerable eco­ commitment to community service. nomic damage and disruption· as a result of e Mrs. SCHROEDER. Mr. Speaker, such attacks. Almost all areas could, in prin­ The Lawndale Man and Woman of the Year Awards are a fitting tribute to the January 14, 1980, Department of elplel be decontaminated within a few Defense report used in preparing months, but the loss of so many people and the fine work and dedication that the the Interruption of economic life would be recipients have given to their city. President Carter's February 11, 1980, staggering blows." This year, it is a pleasure for me to report to Congress, the "Presidential Another limited exbange would involve an bring to the attention of my col­ Plan for Selective Service Reform," attempt to cripple the oil-refining capacity leagues in the Congress, Mrs. L. A. considered what other possible proce­ of each side, using only 10 missiles. Such an Traver, the "1980 Lawndale Woman of dures, aside from draft registration exchange would result In 1 million to 5 mil­ the Year." and induction into the Individual lion deaths In each country Immediately, as The 11..c:;t of Mrs. Traver's accomplish­ Ready Reserve, "could be established well as severe economic 'dislocations, the to enable the Armed Forces to meet report says. The United States would lose ments is long and demonstrates a firm their personl'lel requirements." about 64 percent of its oil refining capacity commit~ent to th~ youth of her com­ Tomorrow I will discuss additional and the Soviets, with a more centralized munity. The Lawndale PT.At of which documents I obtained under my Free­ system, about 73 percent. she is a charter member, has benefited dom of Information Act request. The effects of such an exchange would greatly from · her services. She has The report follows: cause severe changes In life-styles for both held numerous offices during the 20 PRESIDENTIAL PLAN roa SELECTIVE SERVICE Soviets and Americans. The United States years of the organization's existence, Rl:roRM might have to ban commuting by car, which including charter president. and I at a time of acute shortages and devastation think it fair to say that the Lawndale ISSUE wduld mean Long Islanders would be forced What other possible procedures could be to move Into the ravaged city. Life in the PTA would not be what It is today established to enable the Armed Forces to suburbs would be impossible.e without the hard work and enthusi­ meet their personnel requirements? asm of Mrs: Traver. BACKGROUND Mrs. Traver's commitment to youth Our main personnel requirement is to pro~ 'l'HE 62D ANNIVERSARY OF is not limited to the· Lawndale PTA. vide enough qualified people to maintain · BYELORUSSIAN INDEPENDENCE She has been extremely active in pro­ military preparedness. Military prepared­ viding guidance and support for the ness depends on three groups of people In Girl Scouts over the past 25 years­ differlng states of readiness: the Active HON. HAROLD C. HOLLENBECK she started in scbuting with her nieces Forces provide trained and eciulpped forces or NEW JERSEY organized Into Units and able to deploy ini· and stayed active with her daughter mediately; the Reserve Components, which : IM THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and granddaughters. are orgapized In units and in pools of obli· The list of associations and organiza­ gated and trained personnel. provide the Tuesday, April 1, 1980 tions with which she has been associ­ first stage In the expansion of effective e Mr. HOLLENBECK. Mr. Sp~aker, I ated Is impressive. These include the forces; the civilian population represents would like to take this opportunity to Lawndale Women's Club; Snip, Pin. unobligated ·and typically untrained man­ join with my distinguished colleagues and Stitch Sewing Club; Centinela power resources available for the second Valley District Citizens Advisory Com­ stage of expansion of forces In the event of in recognizing the 62d anniversary of a severe threat to the nation's security. the proclamation of independence of mittee; Meals on Wheels, the Christ­ In peacetime the Active Forces and Re­ mas Basket Program; and many the Byelbrussi~ Democratic Repub­ serve Components depend entirely on volun­ others. All are testimonial to the many teers. Their level of manning Is a conse­ lic. On March 25, 62 years ago. the ways in which Ella Traver has served quence of recruiting success, attrition expe­ fiercely independent people of Byelo­ the community. rience and reenlistment rates. · russia declared their sovereignty at Immediately after the city of Lawn­ ACfIVE PORCB the fall of czarist Russia. dale was incorporated, Mrs. Traver .A. OVerview After a brief period of independence,. was named Woman of the Week. I A decade ago the President's Commission "the Byelorussian people found them­ selves victims of the Soviet Union's ALL-VOLUNTEER FORCE DATA: ACTIVE FORCES tireless expansionism. Despite numer· ous hardships repeatedly imposed by Ascatyears 1st quarter the Soviet regime, the Byelorussian people persist in their objective to 1970 1973 1974 1975 1977 · 1978 1979 1979 1980 once again secure independence for End strength: their beloved country. The United (I) 2,313 2,190 2,127 2.093 2,085 2,056 ...... 3,600 2,252 2,161 2,149 2,074 2,061 2,027 ...... States has a solemn obligation to sup­ (I) 97.4 98.7 99,0 99.1 98.9 98,6 ...... Accessions:~:~::r!~~?::~ ::::::;:::::::::: :::::::::::::::::::::::::: :::: :: port the Byelorussia.n people in their· 643 485 423 458 411 332 338 ...... ongoing struggle to achieve freedom 99 96 97 102 98 . 98 93 ...... b624 '455 395 419 388 312 316 ...... and to break the heavy bond of Soviet 448 301 233 277 269 240 229 ...... domination which has denied them i ~~;::::·::·~·:j::·:~~:.T:::·~ 72 66 61 66 69 77 73 0000000000 .. onoo"''" Reenlistment rates (percent): eyen the most basic of human rights. Am term ...... ,...... 14 24 30 37 35 !7 37 · ...... Career ...... ,...... -...... 77 83 81 82 75 72 68 ...... I only hope for that day in the near Total...... 30 47 52 57 54 S5 53 ...... future when, instead of recognizing the anniversary of a:n independence rwst term attrition (percent)• ...... ,...... 25 32 37 35 •35 •30 •2s ...... since ·1ost, ·we will be celebrating a re­ •Congressional authorization for end fiscal year strengths were not established until 1972. newed- independence of modem •Includes 206,000 inductees for 1970 and 36,000 for 1973. . •Percent of tliose who enrist~ for 3 or more years in fiscal Ye¥ shown who left or will leave before completing 3 years of service. times.• •Projections based Oii data througlt fiscal year 1979. April 1, 1980 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 7453 on All-Volunteer Force, chaired by· former extent this is attributable to the higher declining trend in career reenlistments is of Secretary of Defense Thomas S. Oates set first-term reenlistment rate. Many of those concern, especially in the Navy. · as .the main objective of the AVF to meet who reenlisted to receive the Selective active force military manpower and Reenlistment Bonus and other incentives 4. SELECTED RESERVE strength req.uirements without conscription. are faced with perceived pay cuts when con­ The Selected Reserve &1so provides an im­ By that objective, the AVF has been· very sidering reenlistment decisions without bo­ portant part of the All Volunteer Force. successful. As shown on the following table, nuses beyond ten years of service. While the The following table shows recent Selected since FY 1974. the active forces have re­ overall reenlistment rate is encouraging, the Reserve trends. mained within 1.5% of the Congressionally authorized strength levels. Those strength levels have declined somewhat but not as a ALL-VOLUNTEER FORCE.DATA: SELECTED RESERVE result of recruiting problems. flSCal years 1st quarter B. Recruitment 1970 1973 1974 1975 1977 1978 1979 1979 1980 The above table also shows that fiscal year 1979 was the most difficult recruiting 878 857 823 ...... year under tpe AVF. The Sel'Jlices achieved ~~f~e:~~~.~.. ~.~~'.~~.. ~~~!.:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: ·:::: m I~~ 808 788 807 ...... AccessionS: only 93 percent of their collective recruiting 225 201 205 ...... objective. For the first time under the AVF, 98 85 94 ...... 71 70 78 ...... all four Services were short of objectives. 25 22 26 ...... Still, 338,000 young -men and women enlist­ ; ~~~~:::::::'.:.~::.~:.::::.:~:::::·::.:·~·:·:::·~·:~·:.:::.~::1""i"·!.i.. 34 31 33 ...... ed in the Armed Forces in 1979. That was Continuation rates (percent) 1: 6,000 more than the previous year. was needed to make military pay and benefits 16,300 higher than for the first quarter of &. HELPING THE MILITARY KEET ITS PERSONNEL more attractive. These are: fiscal year 1979 (71,900> because of the need REQUIREMENTS A family separation allowance. Currently, a family separation allowance accrues only to make up recruiting shortfalls carried for­ The AVF U:; not without problems, but it is ward from fiscal year 19-79. to service members with dependents who working, in many respects better than an­ are in grade E-4 and above with mor.e than The demographic projections for the ticipated ten years ago. The problems are coming decade raise concerns. During this four years service. Legislation is pending to impQrtant, however. The key problems in extend this benefit to all grades. period the pool of eligible eighteen year old military recruiting seem to result from a de­ men and women will ·decline by about 20 Physician pay. To insure that sqfficient cline in the value of the enlistment package, pay levels are maintained to attract and percent from its 1979 level of 4.2 million. No an unfavorable image of the military, and one can predict with confidence how much retain physicians, there are several legisla­ an improved economy. The Armed Forces .tive proposals before the Congress. Among these·downward trends will .affect recruiting entered the· All Volunteer Force with a com­ for the All-Volunteer Force. these are a measiJ.re to eliminate inequities petitive "enlistment package" that was suc­ in the administration of bonus payments, C. Attrition cessful. That package consisted of: and a proposal to increase the scholarship Starting pay well above the minimum stipend for medical school students. First-term attrition increased dramatically wage, Sea pay. A legislative proposal to revise with the advent of volunteerism. The Gates Career pay competitive with the private the method of computing sea pay was en­ Commission had projected a drop in attri­ sector, acted last year.· A provision of the bill re­ tion as conscriptees passed from the system. Strong educational incentive in the "GI quired a transition period of several years. Instead, the Service policies changed to lib­ Bill", and The Navy has now proposed that the new eralize the discharge of poor performers A highly valued in-service benefits for the rates be paid immediately rather than at rather than use incarceration as had been serviceperson and his/her family. · the originally specified future date. necessary under the draft. To some extent Over the past six years the attractiveness Retirement benefits. Legislation has been thls was a healthy change, but the losses of that package has diminished. The basic prepared to make the non-disability retire­ are expensive in terms of recruiting and pay for grade E-2 was 123 percent of mini­ ment system more responsive to the needs training costs. Actions initiated in 1977 have mum wage in 1973, but will only be 93 per­ of members and military management re­ begun to cut such losses, as shown on the cent of minimum wage in 1980. Career mili­ quire:i;nents. Under this initiative, existing table. tary pay has not kept pace with the civilian inequities are corrected, uniformity is estab­ sector, the contributory Veterans Education lished among the Services, new entitlements D. Reenlistment Assistance Program is not as attrac­ are provided for ·members, and savings are First-term reenlistment rates have re­ tive as the former GI bill, and some 1n-serv- realized that may be spent on other aspects mained near 37 percent since 1975. The cur­ 1ce benefits have been reduced. · of compensation or elsewhere in the budget. rent rate ts over 2.5 times the fiscal year There are ·improvements that would help Concerned over· the growing discrepancy 1970 rate. This larger than predicted reten­ the military meet its personnel require- between military and private compensation, tion of trained personnel has significantly ments: · the Department of Defense is proposing in reduced the requirement for new accessions Make military service more attractive to fiscal year 1981 several measures to deal and is a major success of the AVF, contrib­ the potential enlistee and to those in service with the problems of compensation inade­ uting to increased readiness. by improving pay and benefits. quacies. These include: On the other hand, reenlistment rates at Reduce the need tO recruit young men by A restructuring, both in form and amount, the second and later reenlistment points recruiting more women and by reducing the of the reimbursement for moving expenses have dropped steadily from the high of 83 attrition of both men and women already in that now exceed out-of-pocket costs for mili­ percent in 1973 to 68 percent in fiscal year ·service. tary members. The President's budget adds 1978, well below the 1970 rate. To some Improve the capability to add trained $122 million in fiscal year 1981 to correct CXXVI--470-Part 6 7454 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS April 1, 1980 some of the underpayment of moving ex­ tion. This bonus would be directed towards 8, CONCLUSIOlf penses. individuals who have military occupational The move from the draft to an all-volun­ An Administration pay reform proposal skills, such as infan~ry, armor, artillery" and teer force has not been without problems. that if enacted would permit higher raises combat medics, that are critically needed in During the draft years the Department of" in fiscal year 1981 for military members the IRR. Recipients would incur a 3-year than for general schedule Civil Service em­ service obligation for the bonus, now antici­ Defense simply told Selective Service how ployees. pated to be $600. The fiscal year .1981 many i:>eople the military needed. The mili­ Current law provides for forgiveness of budget .request includes $2 million for this tary generally got what it asked for. Draft­ some portion of a student loan for persons program. The program is designed to in­ ees came essentially without cost and were serving on active duty in combat. The House crease the Army IRR by more than 30,000 often treated as though they were without of Representatives has passed and th,e Ad­ members by 1985. value-a historian repaired tanks, an electri­ ministration supports changes to the Higher <2> Selective Service screening of members cian painted, an engineer typed. Now the Education Act that would forgive a portion of the Standby Reserve.-Legislation has Department has to compete for people. To of student loans for active or reserve enlist­ been submitted to delete the provisions in compete it must pay them adequately, use ed service. 10 U.S.C. 672 which provide that members them efficiently, and motivate them effec­ The House Armed Services Committee has of the Standby Reserve must be screened by tively. asked the Department of Defense for a the Selective Service SY.Stem and declared In some ways Vie are like a business that is report on the feasibility of a more generous available for military duty before the De­ thrust out from behind the protective shield educational/incentives program to attract partment of Defense can recall them in a of gov·ernment regulation. We suddenly potential recruits. The Depa.rtment's report, mobilization. The Standby Reserve is the have competition. We have to make adjust­ however, is more comprehensive. It reviews only category of military personnel that ments. Sometimes . our adjustments have all current incentives, makes recommenda­ camiot be mobilized directly by the Depart· tions regarding modifications to existing come too slow, and sometimes the adjust­ ment of Defense. Members of the Standby ments have gone too far. But they are being programs, discusses possible new Incentives Reserve, including physicians, may be that may be necessary. summarizes data on made. We can continue to adjust to the needed quickly to meet manpower requite­ competitive enviionment, and to become the AVF through fiscal year 1979 and pre­ ments in the early days ot mobilization sents Service comments. a more efficient and more effective in our and shou!d be processed independently .of u8es of manpower. The President's FY 1981 B. Reducing the need to recruit young men the Selective Service System. This change budget contains the adjustments we believe would also relieve the Selective Service The Department of Defense has made are necessary to maintam the all-volunteer System of a responsibility that is peripheral force in fiscal year 1981. plans to utilize more effectively the person­ to its primary Job: to be prepared to regis· nel resources available. Two of the more im­ ter, classify and deliver non-prior service 'I. RECOIIOONDATION portant aspects of these plans are: personnel to the Department of Defense for The personnel-reJated items in the Presi­ (1) Reducing first-term attrition.-The induction. Services are reducing the number of individ­ dent's fiscal year 1981 budget should be uals who are lost to the· military during <3> Extension of the military service oblt­ funded, and the associated legislative pro- their first 3 years, prior to completing their gation.-One way to increase the size of the posals should be enacted.•. · initial enlistment. By keeping volunteers Individual Ready Reserve would be to longer, fewer volunteers are needed. First­ make the current 6-year military service ob­ WATCH OUT FOR "BIG term attrition is now 28 percent, down from ligation longer. For example, individuals BUSINF.SS DAY" 37 percent in 1974. The Services are better who serve in the active force for a period of screening those who enter the force, and are four years are currently transferred to the increasing manage.ment attention to reduc­ mR for the remaining 2 years of their stat­ HON. JOHN M. ASHBROOK ing attrition. Continued attention should utory 6-year obligation. If the obligation OF OHIO keep first-term attrition at, or perhaps were extended by a year, they would spend somewhat below,· current levels. a third year in the. IRR. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES <2> Increasing use of women.-All Services A 1-year extension would increase IRR Tuesday, April 1, 1980 project continued large increases in f emal~ strength by about 85,000 for the Army., e Mr. ASHBROOK. Mr. Speaker, on volunteers during the next several years. where the need is greatest. This increase April 17 Ralph Nader and his minions Women represent the major, under-utilized would not occur, however, until 6 years personnel resource for the military. Prior to after the law was changed. are .planning anothel' of their annual t973 women provided less than 2 percent of A longer obligation would be a disincen­ days to provide a forum for his anti­ the total Defense enlisted strength. Under tive to enlistment. It is not without prece­ business, anticapitalism rhetoric. I the All Volunteer Force the percentage dent, however. Between 1951 and 1958, the wonder when it will all end. Year after grew rapidly. It is nearly 8 percent now, and nation had an 8-year military service obliga­ year we have to tolerate the ravin~ of is programed to reach approximately 12 per­ tion. A proposal to lengthen the obligation Mr. Nader and his being an instant cent by 1985. By 1985, one out of every six is being evaluated by the Department of De­ expert on any subject that suits })is Air Force enlisted members will be female. fense and, if it is determined to be desirable, fancy. The Congress persists in help­ The role of women has also changed. While the Administration will submit the appro­ ing Mr. Nader by calling him as an women do not serve in infantry, armor, ar­ priate legislation. tillery or combat engineer units of battalion "expert witness" on such diverse sub­ size or smaller in the Army, they are serving <4> Reduce mobilization training time.­ jects as nuclear energy and children's in combat support units throughout the One way of solving part of the shortage· of television. Maybe this. .time Mr. Nader battlefield. About 95 percent of the skills in trained manpower is to train people faster and his. rabble have gone too far. the Armed Forces are open to women. after mobilization. The current Military Se­ Maybe this time his broad frontal Women are now being assigned to· some lective Service Act requires that each in­ attack on everything that built this ships and aircraft crews, within the limits ductee receive 12 weeks of training prior to established by 10 U.S.C. 6015 and 8549. ~eat Nation might make the public fi­ assignment to an overseas command. If this nally realize what this demagog is up twelve week mandatory training period c. Improving the capability to add trained could be reduced in length through the use to. Iilstead of the heroic consumer ad­ people to the force a.tter mobilization of intensified training, the Army's post-mo­ vocate the media has portrayed all of There are many programs and initiatives bilization manpower problem would be par-' these years maybe this time the public within the Department of Defense to make tially solved. For example, four weeks could will see the simplistic idealog that he- trained people available more quickly and in be saved in each wartime training cycle it really is. · larger numbers following a decision to mobk_ the training now scheduled in peacetime to In the hope that facts will finally ltZe. Many of these are discussed h1 the sec­ cover 8 hours per day, 5 days per week for sink the Nader ship I call my col­ tion of this report ·on the feasibility of 12 weeks could be accomplished by training Presidential induction authority for the In­ leagues' attention to an excellent arti­ 10 hours per day, 6 days per week for . 8 cle in this week's Human Events re­ dividual Ready Reserve· . Four im­ weeks. provements under consideration in the De­ garding the organizations that are partD)cmt of Defense for which Congression­ The Department of Defense ls evaluating backing "Big Business Day." I hope al atithorization would be required before the effect of a shorter wartime training enough ·people wake up to what Mr. implementation are described below: cycle on combat capabilities of individuals, Nader is doing before he accomplishes <1> Reenlistment bonus for t1U! IRR.-The including their physical conditioning. U a his goals: Department of Defense has prepared legis­ shorter wartinie training cycle proves desir­ lation that would authorize the payment of able, ·the Department of Defense will pro­ PROFESSIONAL LEFrISTS GANG UP ON FRl;E a bonus for service in the Individual Ready pose that the statutory twelve week requ.tre­ ENTERPRISE Reserve . This would be offered to in­ ment be revised to permit an equivalent A coalition of militant union leaders, Na­ dividuals who have· completed the~ statu­ amount of training be given in a shorter derites, Socialists, acolytes of the far-left In­ tory or contractual military service obliga- period of time in an emeraency. stitute of Policy Studies and other virulent- April 1, 1980 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 7455 ly anti-free market ideologies are in the Businessmen You Don't Know Who Run While trying to stir up a storm of hatred process of launching a holy war against the America:• will be based on similar criteria. against corporate America. the sponsors of business community and our entire free The°Se selections will be made, according Big Business Day hope to persuade Con­ market economic system. to the BBD. by the six-member Board of gress to pass something called the Corpo­ With Ralph Nader acting as the inspira­ Advisers; the 13-member Board of Directors; rate Democracy Act. Rep. . Benjamin Ro­ tional ayatollah. this coalition is sponsoring and the 46-member Advisory Board, virtual­ senthal . chairman of the House nationwide demonstrations against· business ly none of whom has ever been a bona fide Subcommittee on Commerce, Cqnsumer and on April 17, dubbing that date "Big Business businessman. Monetary Affairs. 'has announced that he Day." The most penetrating reports on While BBD's sponsors frequently pretend would introduce such legislation, while Sen. who's behind this anti-corporation effort­ their only goal is to tame corporate abuses, Howard Metzenbaum has indicat­ reports from whfoh we have liberally bor­ the clear intent of this gigantic undertaking ed favorable sentiment toward a measure of rowed-have been produced by John Rees in is to whip up . class hatred against the this kind . - tions. In.torrnation Digest. and by Bill Poole revolutionizing our economic system. Many The chief purpose of the act-outlined In in a study published by the highly regarded of the organizers.themselves favor imposing some detail by both Nader and his associate Heritage Foundation. a Socialist society on ·the United States or Mark Green in the New York Times-is ob­ According to a chief sponsor of BBD, Wil­ are closely tied to organizations that favor vious: to remove the control of corporations liam Wynn. president of the million­ this. from business managers and place it In the member United Food and Commercial Th~ seed money for BBD. for instance, hands of radical activists on the Naderlte Workers Union. "Just as the 1950s scrutini­ was provided by a grant of $15.000 from the model. zed the labor movement and the 1970s. big Stem Fund. a New York-based. tax-exempt The proposed act. tO apply initially to 800 government. this Day will mark the 1980s as foundation that has long channelled its re­ of the largest non-financial corporations. the decade to correct the abuses of busi­ sources Into leftist causes. The Fund, for in­ stipulates that a majority of the Board of nesses. We in the labor movement think its stance. has been a major supporter of the Directors must be "independent directors,.. time for a Landrum-Griffin Act for busi­ radical-left Institute for Policy Studies, a that is. those who have not been employed ness." · Washington. D.C.-based outfit which for by the corporation or any of its most impor­ In its official publication Solidarity. the many years has been a principal think-tank tant customers or suppliers within the last United Auto Workers-stressed: "We'll be de­ for the New Left and whose inost influential five years. This ts the loophole through manding 'that there be an end· to 'business members have displayed a distinct fondness which the Naderites hope to exert increased as usual: and that Big Business start to be for such Communist countries as North power over the corporate world. held accountable to people's needs. . . . Vietnam and Cuba. Moreover. this board would be provided We've been under the thumb of Big Busi­ The IPS influence would seem to be ex.,. lts own staff, independent of management. ness too long. Now it's time ·to push it back tensive. Gar Alpetovitz. a long-time IPS as­ The act would also require that at least nine to make it toe the line." sociate and codlrector with Jeff Faux of the board members be delegated the additional Somewhat.surprisingly. the AFL-~10 Ex­ Exploratory Project for Economic Alterna­ responsibilities of investigating corporate ecutive Council in February of this year tives . is a member of the BBD advi­ performance in relation to: "employe well­ gave its blessing to this leftist-inspired sory board. So is Richard Barnet. the IPS being, consumer protection, environmental cause, saying: "We agree with the brQad ob­ co-director. Listed as a member of BBD"s protection, community relations. sharehold­ jectives of this effort to focus public atten­ board of directors is Ann Beaudry. who is er rights. law compliance, technology assess­ tion on abuses of corporate power." affiliated with the Conference on Alterna­ ment, anti-trust standards and political rela­ A letter released last December and signed tive State and Local Public Policies. which tions... by BBD's six initiating sponsors-Nader; was ·explicitly organized as an IPS project. The proposal would mandate the creation avowed. Socialist economist John Kenneth Two lawmakers on the BBD advisory of various committees, including a Public Galbraith; Douglas Fraser, the leftist chief board. Representatives John Conyers CD.­ Policy panel that would be responsible "for of the UAW; William Wynn. UFCW presi­ Mich.> and Ronald Dellums . have those public or political positions.. taken by dent; Coalition of American Public Em­ been among members of Congress who have the company. And most of these committees ployes , Executive Director James requested major federal budget alternatives must be filled entirely by independent direc­ Farmer; and Patsy Mink. president of from IPS. The thrust of the IPS recommen­ tors. Americans ·for Democratic Action :_ dation would push this nation rapidly The Corporate Democracy Act would es­ described the central thrust of Big Business toward socialism and unilateral disarma­ tablish a shareholder referendum on any Day this way: ment. be protected. It would. in fact, spin an intri­ giant corporations have gross public impacts The sponsors of BBD do not want cate new web of federal controls designed to without adequate public accountability­ "reform:• but socialism or a variation there­ tie down the hands of management and that they govern us while we can't govern of. Nader, the chief sponsor. wants ever-in­ vastly increase the opportunity for radical. them." creasing federal intervention into the econo­ anti-business elements to worm their way Since the beginning of March. a salaried my, up to and including the federal charter­ into the power structure of our biggest and staff of- 10. bolstered by volunteers and in­ ing of corporations. Alperovitz-has called for most successful industrial enterprises. terns. has been developing BBD activities the "public ownership" of energy corpora­ As Eugene J. McAllister, a Walker Fellow from a Washington. D.C .• headquarters on tions and has spoken favorably of an In Economics for Heritage. concludes: "The Connecticut Avenue. Among the projects "American Socialist vision." Michael Har­ intent of the Corporate Democracy Act is to planned: rington. another major sponsor, Is national politicize · the corporation and thereby Teach-ins at schools. union halls and· chairman of the avowedly Socialist organi­ reduce management's discretionary deci­ places of worship; zation. the Democratic Socialist Organizing sion-making ability..•• Unfortunately. the Television and radio debates with business Committee. Heather Booth. on the BBD ad­ authors of the act are not merely advancing people; visory board, heads the Midwest Academy. social goals which they consider neglected Events "at which incumbent politicians an avowedly radical training facility for or abused. Rather, they are attacking an in­ and their challengers will be Interrogated · community activism which seeks "the actual stitution, the profit motive, which assures abollt their attitude towards business"; redistribution of wealth.'' economic efficiency and the1·efore advances Demonstrations at "symbolic locations. Other sponsors seem to have even better the public welfare. The animus against prof­ like the U.S. Chamber of Commerce"; credentials wit~ the far left. Both Conyers its is best revealed in the proposed internal Mock .. trials" of "corrupt" companies; and and Dellums. for Instance. are actively asso­ restructuring of the corporation. Rather Nomination to a. "Corporate Hall of ciated with the U.S. Peace Council. which. th~ constrain profit-seeking through laws Shame.'' according to Poole's Heritage study, is "an and regulations protecting the environment The BDD organizers also plan to establish affiliate of the World Peace Council, an in­ and the community, the authors would in­ "shadow boards of directors" for 10 of the ternational Cominuntst-front apparatus stead replace the goal of profits with What "most socially bankrupt corporations In controlled by the Communist party of the are now social constraints. • . . America.•• According to BBD spokemnan Soviet Union. Both were also . • . endorsers "The Corporate Democracy Act, by at­ Andy Buchsbaum. the 10 business enter­ of the founding conference of the National tempting to dictate social goals for corpo­ prises picked will be Judged on the basis of Alliance Against Racism and Political Re­ rate management, will weaken. or destroy such previous actions as price fixing, envi­ pression. a nationwide organization con­ the incentive which has produced our mate­ ronmental pollution. anti-union practices, trolled by th~ Communist Party. U.S.A. .rial wealth." etc. · Conyers has also .been an active member of Richard Lesher. the president of the Selection of candidates for a publication the National Lawyers Guild, 'legal bulwark 'Chamber of Commerce of the United to be released on Big Business Day. 'The 50 of the Communist party: " States, is hardly an unbiased source wnen it 7456 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS April 1, 1980 comes to discussing the virtues of the corpo­ and an official of the Democratic Socialist NEW COASTAL MANAGEMENT ration. But he has made a solid case agairuit Organtzlng Committee ; Pat Ford­ BILL EMPHASIZES URBAN WA· this Nader-inspired extravaganza~ As Lesher Roegner, assistant director of CAPE; and TERFRONT ·AND PORT REVI· noted In a recent column: Frank Viggiano, executive director of the TALIZATION "Ralph and his gang will shriek to any U.S. Students Association . camera In sight that big business monopo. lizes markets, exploits workers, gobbles up Advisory Board members Include: HON. JOHN M~ MURPHY profits, pollutes the atmosphere and poisons Gar Alperovitz, long-time IPS associate OF NEW YORK the political process. Anyone honestly will· and co-director with Jeff Faux of the Ex· IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Ing to look beyond this hysterically dreary ploratory Project for Economic Alternatives· litany might want to consider a few facts: ; Ira Arlook, . executive director of Tuesday, April 1, 1980 "Since 1975, the private enterprise system the Ohio Public Interest Campaign e Mr. MURPHY of New York. Mr. has created an average of 2.5 million Jobs active In 'the NCASLPP; Ed Asner, actor; Speaker, yesterday I cosponsored H.R. every year and still produces the greatest George Ballis, Rural America an: chairman of the full Merchant Marine "As i. percentage of total national Income David Brower, founder and chairman of the and Fisheries Committee, the chair­ corporate profits have actually decltiled board of Friends of the Earth; Cesar man of the Oceanography Subcommit­ from 12 percent In 1963 to 9 percent last Chavez, president, United Farm Worker& of tee, and the ranking minority mem­ year. In contrast, the earnings of employees America; Jacob Clayman, president, Nation· bers of both the full committee and during the same period Increased from 69 al Qouncll of Senior Citizens,. Barry Com­ the subcommittee. percent of national Income to 73 percent: moner, director, Center for Biology of Natu­ What's more, the biggest stockholders in ral Systems and member of the Organizing La.st week I introduced, at the re­ America are pension funds, mutual funds, Committee for the Citizens party; Rep. quest of the administration, H.R. 6956, insurance companies and trust funds who John Conyers ; Art Danforth, Co· which reauthorizes and makes some Invest the direct and Indirect earntngs of­ changes to the Coastal Zone Manage­ working people. operative League of the u.s.A:; Rep. Ronald V. Dellums ; Joe Fish; Ed Garvey, ment Act . That legislation in­ "Workers Justifiably complain that their National Football League Players Assocl· dicates the administration's support higher take home pay buys less. They ation; Robert Georgine, president, Building for reauthorization of the .basic pro­ should also understand why: During the last 10 years, federal taxes have Increased 61 and Construction Trades Dept., AFL-CIO; gram as well as necessary modifica­ percent faster than prices, 67 percent faster Bishop Thomas Gumbleton, Auxiliary tions to insure continued and im­ than wages and 154 percent faster than Bishop, Archdiocese of Detroit; Robert Har· proved management of our coastal profits. Look who's been taking money from brant, president, Food and Beverage Trades zone whom! Dept., AFL-CIO; Michael Harrington, na­ ·However, my colleagues and I feel "Far from destroying the environment, tional chatrman, Democratic Socialist Orga­ nlzlng Committee . that there is a need for improvement business spent $124 billton between 1970-7'1 in other areas of coastal management to protect and purify our air and water-by Also, Fred Harris, professor, University of far the greatest commitment of any country and, consequently, have developed a New Mexico; Robert Hellbroner, professor, new section entitled "Resource Man· In the world. Nor fs it enough to say prog­ New School for Social Research; Hazel Hen· ress has been made, for the number of gov­ derson: Msgr. George Higgins, U.S. Catholic agement Improvement Grants." With ernment-cited violations has dropped dra· Conference: Jim Hightower, author of "Eat the deletion of certain other provi· matically across the board. Your Heart Out"; Irving Howe, professor, sions in the existing law, this new "Finally, In the 1978 elections, corporate Hunter College; Willtam Hutton, executive­ grant program would not increase the Political Action Committees , gave director, National Council of Senior Cltt· authorization of the total program. It only about 4 percent of all campaign contri· does provide funds for the implemen­ buttons; the largest corporate PAC spent zens; Mildred Jeffrey, former national chair, less than one-fifth as much as the largest National Women's Political Caucus; Mary · tation of certain other programs that union PAC, which Just happens to be Gardiner Jones, former FTC commissioner: have been developed pursuant to headed b~ Douglas Fraser-a sponsor of Frances Moore Lappe, co-director with IPS's CZMA. Ralph Nader's 'Anti-Business Day'! Joe Collins of the Institute for Food and Specifically, the new grants would Development Policy; Robert Lekachman, "Maybe it's time we all ask what makes provide f OF implementation of: First, Ralph Nader tick-his love for the consum­ professor, City University of New York the designatio:s;i of areas of preserva­ er or his hatred of business?" ; Sr. Barbara Lupo, . co-director, Clergy and Laity Concerned ; Joyee tion and restoration because of their OFFICIAL BIG BUSINESS DAY SUPPORTERS Miller, vice president, Amalgamated Cloth· conservation, recreational, ecological, Following is a list compiled by The Infor· Ing and Textile Workers; Kathleen O'Reilly, or esthetic values; second, the redevel­ mation Digest, of the sponsors of "Big Busf.. executive director, Consumer Federation of opment of deteriorating and underuti­ ness Day": Am~rica; Wade Rathke, chief organizer, lized urban waterfronts and ports; and Members of the Board of Directors are ACORN ; Jeremy Rifkin, di· beaches and other public coastal areas. Nader's Public Citizen Congress Watch; Ml· rector, People's Business . • Commission chael Jacobson, secretary-treasurer, execu­ ; Rep. Benjamin Rosenthal : Representing a densely populated tive director of the Center for Science In the Arthur Schlesinger Jr., Albert Schweitzer, urban area, I am particularly con­ Public Interest; Ami Beaudry, active with Professor of Humanities, City University of cerned about the deterioration of our IPS's [National] Conference for Alternative New York; Stanley Schelnbaum, American urban waterfronts and port areas and State and Local Public Policies ; Civil Liberties Union ; Scott Sklar, the need for access to such areas. Jules Bernstein, associate counsel, Laborers' Washington director, National Center for These areas have been severely ne­ International Union; the Rev. David Bur~ Appropriate Technology; Timothy Smith, glected in the past _few decades al· gess,: Newark, N.J.; Thom Fassett, Board of executive director, Interfaith Center on Church and Society of the United Method· though urban waterfronts and ports ist Church; Peter Harnik, former co-coordi· Corporate Responsibility and activ­ were once the hub of industry and the nator of Sun Day; Victor Kamber, assistant ist with the American Committee on Africa; center of urban life. The time has to the president of the Building Trades and Rabbi Marc Tanenbaum, American Jewish come for a revitalization of such cen­ Construction Trades Department, AFL­ Committee; St. Mary Luke Tobin, Thomas ters not only for historical and cultur­ CIO; Alice Tepper Marlin, executive direc­ Merton Center; Harold Willens, chairman, al, but also for economic reasons. tor. Council on Economic Priorities : Factory Equipment Corp.; William W. William Olwen, international vice president, Winpisinger, president. International Asso· .Recently, some cities have realized United -Food and Commercial Workers ciation of Machinists and Aerospace Work· the potential that these areas can ; Marjorie Phyfe, representative of ers ; Jerry Wurf, International presl· have toward historical and cultural the Non-Partisan Political League of the In· dent, American Federation .of State, County preservation and economic develop­ ternational Association of Machinists UAM> and Municipal Employes .e ment. Usilig a variety of sources of April 1, 1980 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 7457 funding, a few cities including Balti­ dent of El Segundo for 40 years. He I doubt if many of you kn~w that Benny more, Boston, San Franci&co, and was elected to the city council in 1978, was a pro-football player, played with the Portland, Maine, have taken steps to tl~e natural outgrowth of a long and Bull Dogs for 3 years in Los Angeles. The improve their urban waterfronts. . active involvement in civic affairs. runner llP for the Los Angeles Rams. Becau8e of his interest In sports and Water-based recreational opportuni­ · ·Benny was a manager of the El Se­ youth we have had . many championshil) ties within the city can save energy by gtindo Chamber of Commerce, the teams in El Segundo. I remember when we encouraging access to urban water­ Kiwanis Club, the Sister City program had the world ch1µ11pion Babe Ruth play front facilities rather than seeking and the Masonic Lodge. It is also offs. He went to Arizona with the team and such opportunities .far from the city. worth noting, in light of his active ci­ was adopted as the team "good luck charm." The revitalization of urban water­ vilian contributions, that Benny was a When our young people needed a Job, fronts ana ports will also provide u.a. Navy veteran. Benny helped. He called me many times to greater recreational opportunity for help place one of our young people in a pro­ We will all miss him. The good ductive Job. I'll bet you didn't know that if those who cannot afford to, or have people of El Segundo have lost an old the young man didn't have the proper per­ limited mea.nS to, drive far out of the and dear fnend. Dexter Benson is sur­ sonal appearance to get a Job Benny would city for such pursuits. vived by his wife Olga, their son Alex, give him money for clothes or a haircut, or The new grants contained in the leg­ "his brother Robert, and his three sis:. whatever was needed to help the young islation would provide low-cost con­ ters: Nelle Stoeffels, Lots. Holcombe, man. Because of his dedication to the youth struction, access, and pier and bulk­ and Barbara·Dtck. of El Segundo he was given an honorary life head restoration funds. It· would help membership in the PI'A for his outstanding Mr. Speaker, I submit Mayor Les service to our young people and for his dedi· to refurbish our ports and our ~ban Balmer's excellent eulogy in honor of cation tq our city. waterfront areas and provide public the late Dexter Benson: · There is a D. K. Benson scholarship to access to such areas. LET'S TALK ABOUT BENNY help the young people of El Segundo who The urban waterfront provision also Benny is one of my very best friends and can't afford to complete their college educa­ contairis encouragement to the Secre­ has been so for 30 years. As I -look into the tion. Benny was the otlglnator of the title tary of Commerce, who administers congregation here today I realize that he for international mile and the terms "Home the CZM program, to coord~ate exist-. of the Champions". and "~rospace Capital was also your friend. So I won't be able to · of the world." Ing Federal prograµis for urban areas tell you anything about Benny that you Benny Just couldn't do enough for his and to utilize the resources of his probably don't already know. But let's put it community. He ran for the office of city office to facilitate Federal coordina~ all together and pay tribute to Benny who is councilman and was elected to this positlon tion. This will assist cities in ftndiilg a legend in our community. Benny worked hard and dedicated himself to a better com- 2 years ago. He was very concerned about available grants for a variety of pur­ munity for all of us. · · the community and true to form his great­ poses to restore urb~ waterfront and He was a member of the Masonic Lodge In est efforts were in the area of people prob­ port areas. El SegUndo for 30 years, went thru all the lems in El Segundo. Benny did so much .for This provision, in comblnatjon with chairs and was a Shriner. He worked for El Segundo that It would take a long time to Douglas Aircraft for 20 years as a chief pur­ talk about all of them. In fact, Benny low-cost construction funds for the always used to say to me ••• "Hey, you big designation of areas of preserv~tion chasing . agent. In this Job he did a great service to El Segundo. On parts or equip. windbag, keep It short will ya." and restoration. provides a strong ment or tools that were hard to find he en­ We also discussed one time about-the sad~ urban-environment balance to the leg­ couraged some people in our community 'to ness we feel when we·lose a friend. Benny islation.· The urban waterfront provi­ open a manufacturing bus.mess and satisfy said, "you know Balmer, It's a little selfish . sion is designed ~or those areas that this need. Many people in our community for us to feel bad. . • • that guy made It ••• are already developed and will. encour­ owe. their success to Benny, and wm..t is he ts on the other side of the mountain, age further development in such areas more important, Douglas Aircraft got the man he's happy/' · parts for their production lines. Benny left us an armload of warm won­ rather than in more pristine and eco­ derful memories. What better thing can a logically sensitive regions of the coun~ He owned a Signal Oil service station on the comer of· Main and Imperial. Benny man do. Benny will always be remembe~ try. only worked this station for a year or two. as Mr. El SegWido.e A variety of other new provisions are He was so darn bighearted he gave away or contained in the legislation and will be accepted credit for more than he was explicated as the Merchant Marine making. -He was a volunteer fireman In El and Ftsneries Committee continues its Segundo before we grew up and had a pro­ LEHMAN COLLEGE PROVIDES hearings and markup schedule. It is fessional fire department. Looking back to CULTURAL BOoST FOR THE my judgment, however, that in this those days I think Benny-enjoyed that Job BRONX . more than any Job he ever had. He used to Presidentially designated "Year of the like to get his fire helmet and firefighting Coast," it is the responsibility of the coat on and fight a fire. HON. MARIO BIAGGI Congress and the executive branch to The Chamber of Commerce, about 20 OPNJ:WYORK address some of the major problems years ago was on it.a last legs. They had few IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES along our Nation's coastal zone. Envi­ members, no money and a lot of debts. We ronmental protection and urban water­ got Benny to take the Job as chamber man­ Tuesday, April 1,_1980 front· and port development are two of ager. He was manager for 14 years. Built the e Mr. BIAGGI. Mr. Speaker, today I the major· areas that need implemen­ chamber into a fine and powerful organiza­ tion. The best in the South Bay•••• prob­ would like to make note of an impor­ tation grants and the bill I introduced ably ln California. He worked hard to get tant event in my .hometown of the yes~rday will with my colleagues help business lrito El Segundo~ AU of the develop. Bronx which will bring Joy to many of facilitate this new emphasis.• ment east of Sepulveda was accomplished us who have been 'longstanding sup­ by some dedicated men and Benny was one porters as well as connoisseurs of the of them. arts and culture in our great city. EL SEGUNDO'S DEXIER While in the chamber he organized the Lehman College, located in the Bronx Christmas parade that we now enjoy: He as part of the city university system, BENSON-A BEAUTlFUL MEMORY worked hard and expected others to work hard. Benny had me working every parade plans. to open a new· Center· for the morning putting up number stakes for_ the Performing Arts on its campus." The HON. ROBERT K. DORNAN parade. arts center will ·include a 2,300-seat OF CALIFORNIA He was president of the Kiwanis Club in concert hall, a 500-seat theater, an ex­ IN ~ HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 1962. As you can guess our work in the perimental theater for the student Kiwanis that year was directed toward the body, and a 100-seat recital hall-all to · Tuesday, April 1, 1980 youth of El Segundo. be unveiled this Wednesday. . Benny started a booster club in El Se­ • Mr. DORNAN. Mr. Speaker, on gundo because he realized that the young As New Yor)t's senior member on the March 28, one of the fine8t civic lead­ people needed more than Just a piece of House Education and Labor Commit­ ers of El Segundo, caiif., Dexter ground, or a pool to play the game on. or in. tee, I recently held hearings at Lincoln Be~on, passed away. A native of Ari­ If they were to be really inspired they Center to examine the state of the zona, Mr. Benson, or "Benny" as he needed to · feel that the community was arts and the humanities in New York. was affectionately called, was a resi- behind them. The boostet--club did Just that. We had rnany noteworthy_ witnesses 7458 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS April 1, 1980 present testimony to our Subcommit· "Tis poetic Justice that Lincoln Center Box." Flexible seating here can accommo­ tee on Postsecondary Education. in· finds its competition from the borough once date up to 200 beneath modem electronic eluding Kitty Carlisle Hart. chairman inhabited by the greats in art and literature: lighting and a catwalk grid for hanging of the New York State Council on the Twain, Tuscannini, Gorme Lehman College Theater which is compara­ regard, and I hope tbat all of my col· ble in comfort, design and playing area to leagues will read what he has said and Opening night. crowds, lights, glamour, as _any Broadway theater. It is equipped with a take heart-and that other groups and lengthy limousines roll to a halt beside a re­ complete counterweight system for flying flecting glass and limestone edifice. Famous agencies will follow his lead. Only by a scenery and the orchestra has an elevator rinified effort will we ever be able to stars alight in an atmosphere thick with lift that can serve either as an orchestra pit ovatlo.n from rubbernecking admirers. or which can increase the size of the stage restore even a modicum of fiscal sanity Inside, 2,300 theatergoers are hushed by from 36 feet to 47 feet. to this Nation, and that ,effort has got dimming llghts and renew their applause as to made now; it will soon be too late. the curtains ascend. Broadway? EXPERIMENTAL THEATER The letter follows: Nah. It's the Bronx, to which culture, for­ The proscenium opening is 36 feet by 24 merly_came oft as summer snowflakes, but feet and there is additional space behind COIWllONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA, which now will brace for a veritable ava­ the stage which can add an additional 75 Richmond, Va., March 21, 1980. lanche of sparkle and glitter as Lehman Col­ feet of overall depth to the playing area. Hon. J. D. MACFARLANE, . lege unveils its new $50 million Center for Off-Broadway productions are also in'vited Chairman, National Association of Atto,.. the Performing Arts-"Ul> till now the best here. ne11s General. Denver Colo. kept secret hi New York," said Leonard Lfof, The second t.heater is t.he Experimental DEAR GENERAL MACFARLANE: I have re­ college president. Theater, affectionately called "The Black ceived a ma!Jgram from Ray Marvin in April 1, 1980 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 7459 NAAG's Washington office which says that prove programs of school guidance in lowing his victories at the Olympic you have authorized a special committee to their local communities. Working to- trials and the games~ and who lobby Congress and the Carter administra­ gether for better guidance, we can can ever forget that previous spring of tion to oppose an anticipated 50 percent re­ help school counselors provide more 1935, in a college track and field meet duction in LEAA funding. This lobbying effective services for young people. when Jesse Owens set four world rec· effort will not have my support, and I urge you to change your plans. I would like to share with my col· ords In l hour. · Our nation faces possibly its gravest eco­ leagues. a statement provided by Mr. His performances at the Berlin nomic crisis in half a century-a crisis en­ Jay Stevens, a citizen from Pennsylva- Olympics earned Jesse Owens the title gendered in large part by a government nia's 19th Congressional District. His of America's first superstar and · the which has stifled productivity and spent statement follows: standard by which later Olympic and beyond its means for two decades. Congress WORKING TOGETHER FOR BETTER GUIDANCE world-class athletes would be meas-­ and even President Carter have· finally real· School guidance programs have long been ured. No other athlete symbolized the ized that our spending policies must change, that the federal budget must be brought a growing and vital part of a child's educa- spirit and motto of the Olympics within range of federal revenues.· tional experience in Pennsylvania. Provided better than Jesse · Owens. ''Swifter., I believe that President ·carter has not by trained School Counselors, the services higher. stronger" was the credo by gone far enough. His budget reductions are of these programs have helped children de- which Jesse Owens performed as an meager compared to what should be done. velop the skills n~essary for effective and athlete and lived as an American. Of But it is a start, and I think we should sup. productive citizenship as adults. his performances in Hitler's Berlin in port the President and Congress in the However, Just as schools cannot exist in a. 1936, Jesse said: "I wasn't running vacuum in the community, programs of tough days ahead. guidance cannot exist in a vacuum in the against Hitler. I was running against Budget cuts wjll be painful. Many organi­ school. School counselors help students the world." Owen's view of the Olym­ zations which have become accustomed to adjust to new school settings; help adminls· pies was just that: He was competing easy money at the federal trough are going to find that money cut back, arid they will trators develop relative curriculums; help against the best athletes in the world not like it. teachers work with individual students;.. help without regard to nationality, race, or Most attorneys general are elected: We students seek realistic solutions to problems. politicial view. Because students must prepare to func· Although that view was. strongly un- have a special obligation to act in the best tion in the adult world outside the school, interests of our people, arid not act out the Counselors seek to involve other significant dennined by Nazi Berlin in 1936, Jesse self-interest of just another group lobbying adults in the guidance of young people. Owens proved by his performances for a share of the Federal pie. Therefore, School Counselors help parents that lie was the best among the finest Virginia receives $8 million in LE.AA funds understand their child's 'frustration with the world had to offer, and in setting for various projects. Losing a· portion of school or social problems. They involve the world record in tbe 100-yard dash. those funds will inevitably create some tem­ members of the community in programs of he became the "fastest human" even porary hardships for some organizations. career education. Counselors frequently before that epithet was.fashionable. But these funds repres~nt only a tiny frac­ tion of the money spent on law enforcement provide leadership in community affairs. . As the holder of 11 world records-1 They coordinate special programs for stu- for nearly a llalf century-Jesse and related activities in Virginia, and I am dents with special needs. · confident that a reduction in LEAA funds If school guidance programs are to be ef· Owens left no doub~: He stands out as will not hamper the fight against crime. f ective, it will require many segments of so- the premier athlete of the 20th cen­ The people of Virginia and the rest of the ciety working together to impact on the tury. Nation are enduring 18-percent inflation. child's decision making processes. Guidance In life as well as on the athletic field Our paramount concern must be to ease that burden. America's attorneys general programs can coordinate the efforts to Jesse Owens was first an American, should take the lead in showing Congress make freedom of choice, a basic American· and second, an internationalist. He and the people that we are willing to accept freedom, an effective and satisfying life loved his country; he loved the oppor­ style for young people. Only through such tunity his country gav. e him to reach our share of the budget reductions. joint effort can communities improve the Sincerely, products of their schools-happy, well pre- the pinnacle of athletic prowess. In his MARSHALL COLEMAN, pared young citizens. own quiet. unassuming, and modest Attorney General.• In order to heighten the awareness of the way-by example, by inspiration, and general public about the quality programs by performance-he helped other of school guidance and counseling in the young people to aim for the stars, to NATIONAL SCHOOL GUIDANCE Commonwealth, the Pennsylvania School develop their God-given potential. WEEK Counselors Association will observe School T" h h d in th Guidance Week during May 5 through 9, imes ave c ange e way 1980. Following the ·theme, "Working To- America and the world respond to ath· HON. WIWAM F. GOODLING gether for Better Guidance," people within letic superstars. As the world's first SU· OF PENNSYLVANIA and outside of education are encouraged to perstar Jesse Owens was not initially IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES team more about guidance in their overwhelmed by commercial interests schools.• and offered the opportunity to become Tuesday, April 1, 1980 a .millionaire overnight. There was no e Mr. GOODLING. Mr. Speaker. I White House reception waiting for would like to salute the efforts of the him on his return from Berlin, and as American School Counselors Associ· TRIBUTE TO JF.sSE OWENS Jesse Owens once observed: "I still had ation and to congratulate them as to ride in the back of the bus in my they prepare to observe National hometown in Alabama." School Guidance Week-May 5 HON. THOMAS P. O'NEILL, JR. Can one individual make a differ­ through 9, 1980. I encourage my col· OF MASSACHUSE'l'TS ence? Clearly in the case of Jesse leagues to become familiar with the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Owens the answer is a resounding af· contributions that this vitai and dy­ Monday, March 31, 1980 firmative, for his whole life was dedi· namic profession has made to the stu· cated to the elimination of poverty, to­ dents, schools, and communities of Gur • Mr. O'NEILL. Mr. Speaker, it is talitarianism, and racial bigotry; and Nation. with a deep sense.of sadness that I rise he did it in his own special and modest. We must recognize that the guid­ on the occasion of his passing to join way, a spokesman for freedom, an ance of young people toward a goal of my colleagues in tribute to the great· American ambassador of good will to productive and effective citizenship is est American sportS hero of this cen­ the athletes of the world, and an inspi· a shared responsibility including not · tury, Jesse Owens. ration to young Americans. only professional schoo.J guida.11ce spe­ Jesse Owens is a very special Ameri­ Jesse Owens never saw himself in a cialists, but also other school person· can hero to me, His outstanding per­ limited or confining way. Yet, he was nel, the home, and the community formances as a sport superstar-col· no bombthrower, no militant activist; working together. lege athlete, Olympic champion. world rather, he chose to use his Olympic ac­ As we observe School Guidance recordholder-paralleled my own colades as examples to show the~ way Week, I urge my colleagues to become young adulthood. As a senior at to -those who came after him. Hard familiar with and make efforts to im- Boston College, I can remember fol- work, dedication, and sincerity charac- 7460 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS April 1, 1980 terized his life. Jesse Owens un(ler­ A perusal of Howard McClusky•s long and now-to education in the middle and later stood fully the guidelines that coaches continuing career as a professor of educa­ years. . give to their proteges and the guide­ tion leads me to feel that he deserves the So to me, it is inevitable that as the con­ title, an educator for all seasons. Taking his tinuation of learning becomes a part of soci­ lines that separate the champions early training in education and psychology ety we will be compelled to rethink the from the runners-up in this world: at the University of Chicago, he came in whole process of education. The basic task "Keep your eyes on the goal, don't 1924 to the University of Michigan, where will be to develop attitudes, competencies, look back, never mind what· anyone he established the second mental health and skills which a person can ui;e to rein­ else is doing, and keep running!" course on campus. In these early years in force his confidence in continuing learning. Jesse Owens was a champion all the Ann Arbor he was greatly involved in the This approach could, with the decrease in way in a life of dedication to the prin­ popular mental health movement as lt relat~ enrollments in K-12-16, provide an opportu­ ed to childhood and adolescence. He was nity for schools of education to .expand the ciples of the ·American and Olympic also active on the University Extension Cir­ range of their programs and thus develop a spirit. cuit. His lectures to adult.s about adolescents new sense of mission. I extend my condolences and deepest together with his 15>38 University appoint­ DAY. In reviewing your work, I am struck sympathies to his wife, Ruth, his ment as Assistant to the Vice President in by the numerous references to "conimuni-­ three daughters, and the entire family charge of University Relations in the Field ty" themes-for . example, 4'tbe educative of Jesse Owens.e of Adult Education introduced him to th' community" and more recently "the com- · emerging field of adult education. munity of generations." Do you find the In 1948, Howard McClusky established idea of community a major component of DR. . HOWARD YALE McCLUSKY, and became the first chairman of the your work and thinking? If so, how did it AN EDUCATOR FOR ALL SEA­ School of Education's Adult and Continuing develop? SONS Education Program-under the original title McCLUSKY. I first learned about adult· of Community and Adult Education. Then education in a community setting. In trying HON. CARL D. PURSELL in 1950, as two tottering national adult edu­ to set up programs for older youth I real­ cation organizations were searching for life, ized I needed to use the resources of the OF MICHIGAN Professor McClusky's dynamism helped community. Historically, then, the emphasis IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES show them the waY: The next year saw .the was rather pragmatic. In order to accom­ Tuesday., April 1, 1980 consolidation of both organizatiQns and the plish anything one had to mobilize and emergence of the Adult Education Associ­ identify what you might call community- e Mr. .PURSELL. Mr. Speaker, today I ation USA with McClusky as its first presi­ based resources. · would personally like to congratulate dent. From this point bis involvement in the But I am also tnterested in "community" a longtime well-known community field of adult education is legendary. from a psychological standpoint-I taught leader, Dr. Howard Yale McClusky, of In 1970, be retired from . the School of courses in mental health for many years. the University of Michigan. Education, became professor emeritus, then Authorities believe that the key to mental returned for a second career as he assumed health is to a large extent related to an indi­ In 1965 as president of the Plym­ a pivotal role in the development of courses vidual's sense of community. The experi­ outh Chamber of Commerce, I was in educational gerontology. An example of ence of a sense of community is an tmpor· looking for a catalyst who could assiSt this emphasis is the new course he Is teach· tant aspect of one's personal strength. And me in lau..'lching a constructive effort ing this term-H652, Current Issues ·in access to what -today we call "support sys­ to bring 64 comm'unity leaders togeth­ Adult and Continuing Education and Educa­ tems" is an important part of one's resource er to discuss the future of our Plym­ tional Gerontology. equipment. outh community. Is it any wonder· that I find Professor McClusky an educator par excellence, an DAY. Currently you are coeditor of a sut­ That leadership conference held in educator for all seasons? stantial series of monographs on adult and Hillsdale, Mich., was carefully led by Recently I was able to interview this de­ continuing· education which will be substi­ Dr. McClusky. He provided the f.iispi­ lightful man. What · follows are excerpts tuted for a 1980 Handbook of Adult Educa­ ration to encourage our leaders to from the interview: tion-a monumental task.. When this is begin to lay aside their differences and DAY. In an article appearing"in a 1976 In­ behind you, do you have new projects on a work harmoniously to build on the novator, you stated tpat the growing em­ "back burner" somewhere? ~ great assets of the Plymouth commu­ phasis on lifelong learning "will require a McCLUSKY. Yes, I QO. drastic reconceptualizaUon of the educa­ nity~ tional enterprise." What are the specific ·I am involved in two "front burner" proj­ I worked with Dr. McClusky an.d changes you fore~ee occurring iii our educa­ ects which will extend beyond 1980. First, I soon realized he had a great gift. As tional enterprise because of the growing have accepted the coeditorsbip of a volume the moderator during our sessions, popularity of lifelong education? of readings in educational gerontology with Howard allowed all participants to McCLUSKY. In the first place, I feel we a probable publication date of 1981. Second, lead and with his skillful direction the will teach expectations of continuation. Ele­ I have been invited by Dr. Carl Eisdorfer, Plymouth community had risen to a mentary and secondary school learners, for editor-in-chief, to prepare a chapter in Edu­ high level of the highest order-a re­ example, will be con8idered in the first cation for Older Adults to be included in the stages of lifelong learning. We wm stress 1982 Annual IJ.eview of Gerontology and spect for each other-a commitment to the skills they will need in order to continue Geriatrics. · quality long-range planning and im­ learning. This means we will develop strate­ provement. Somewhere· between the front and back gies to reinforce their self-concept and moti­ burners I hope to revise an4 expand my Dr. McClusky is of course a national­ vation as learners. And every subject will be theory of the hierarchy of educational ly known community leader. . I can taught in the sense of incompleteness, the needs as well as my concept of "margin." attest tp the greatness of this man. He sense that there is always something Both theories have attracted. much atten·. has given me much inspiration and a beyond. tion. For example, they were used as the high ideal to follow. Next, lifelong education will make a dif­ bases for Ph.D. dissertations in as widely ference in our grading system. The empha·· geographically separated institutions as the The following article is Just one ·of sis will be to compare a person with bis own many fine storie~ · of his accomplish­ University of Wisconsin-Madison and the performance and not with the performance University of Berlin in West Germany. ments: of others. The concept of percentile rank HOWA'RD YALE McCLUSKY: AN EDUCATOR FOR will be greatly diminished for the teacher. I recently declined an invitation to write a ALI.SEASONS I'm not arguing for·a soft curriculum, but I paper on a "Theory of Adult Instruction" to think it will be less relevant to compare the be part of a symposium on adult learning student's performance with others. He will ,and to be published in an early edition of Since the 1920s, students at The Universi.. have an indiviclual golf score rather than a tl)e Journal of Contemporary Educational ty of Michigan have had the privilege of competitive score. · Psychology. I will return to this topic, how­ studying. under a truly great educator: Another thing, I think we will begin con­ ever, in an expansion an~ updating of one of Howard Y. McClusky. Through his writings, centr~ting more on the adult years. We will my earlier publications under the probable lectures, and personal example, Professor be looking at· the skills which seem neces· title of "The Educational Psychology of the McClusky has left an indelible mark not sary in the adult years, and we will be sure Adult Leamer." Then there is the volume only on those fortunate enough to study that these skilis· are anticipated in the work entitled Adult Education: Approach to Com­ with him but also on the field of education, of the early grades. munity Development, which will consist of a especially educational psychology and adult There 1s also the problem of articUlation. collection, revision, and updating of my ear­ and continuing education. _Recently th~ We will ultimately face the problem of re· lier publications in the field. One idea which vital and energetic man celebrated bis 80th la.ting elementary, secondary, and postsec­ I'd like to operationalize more and expand ts birthday. · ondary education-far more than· we do the concept of "transcendence.'' · April 1, 1980 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 7461 In brief, given time. and health, there ls a primary element· in this N"ation's- Slay's competitive approach will serve plenty of work yet to do. stratedc niad. · as a useful model for all other DOD DAY. Throughout the years you have been Shortly alter. initiating, procurement procurement activities~• · associated with The University of Michigan, of. these. Mark. 1'2A nosetips.. the· Air yoµ have regularly shared' many fresh and Poree. sPa-ce' and, Missile Systems Or­ exciting thought.so, as well as deeds• with 1 CROMWELL: NO. 1 AGAIN your students and· colleagues-for example, ganization, at that time under the "the educative community.," your work on command of Ma.J. Gen. J.ohn W. learning theory resulting in the S-0-R for­ Hepfer. dectded to ·utilize· small busi-· HON. WILLIAM R. COTIER mula, "the community of generations," and ness· partial set-aside procedures~ A 50· OF CONNECTICUT your "theory of margin." Of all these chal­ percent partial' set:.aside was estab­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES lenging· ideas, which are you most proud of? lished for small business. Which do you feel is the most significant? This use of the small business set­ Tuesday, April 1, 1 ~80 McCLUSKY. That's·hard·to answer. I really aside procedures for a major weapons e Mr. COTTER. Mr. Speaker, I would don't like· ta be forced to choose among system component·has proven both in­ like to congratulate the Cromwell them. novative and highly successful. The High School basketball team on their Substantively, the theory of hierarchy of foresight of' the Air· Force Systems second straight Class S State cham­ needs and ·"margjn'F will'. probably last. SAMSO pionship. longer and have the. greatest influence. Command, the' Ballistic Mis­ Operationally, I think the. community of sile Program Office, and. particularly Not only have the Cromwell Pan­ generations has tremendous· possibilities-in General Hepfer i& to. be. commended thers won the championship twice in a terms of program and policy. I think it is ex­ and should.ser.ve . as a model for other row, but this victory represents an un­ tremely important because, again, it js based procurement. activities. precedented seventh championship. on the realities of interdependence and the The progress of this proeurement 'l'he entire State has· a reason to be need for interaction. It also serves as a cor­ represents a textbook example of how i>:roud of the tradition exemplified by rective to dominant trends such as age seg­ the Federal procurement regulation the young men on this team and their regation. and the. varioUS' small business acts are accomplishment. . . The. educative community is a very basic intended to work. All the final games were well-played, concept. It is in a sense quasi­ anthropological. The educative community Mark 12A nosetip materials cost the and the teams lived up to the best tra­ as I have tried to develop it is a little differ-· Government approximately $28,000 to ditions of amateur athletics. ent from but inclusive of the learning soci­ $30,000 per unit. under the develop• To Coach Jake Salafia and the ety. The community of generatian& is more ment programs of the, mid-1970'& The Cromwell ·panthers, my heartiest con­ recent and contemporary. There are so initial 1troduction purchase of· Mark gratulations.e many factors that. seem to make it,. in my 1%:A nosetipw in 19'78 re~ulted in a dras­ judgment, relevant and important tociay; for tic price reduction to ·approximately· example. the. concept of. &. community of $1'5,000· per unit. Option· prices estab­ AMERICAN CITIZENS ABROAD· g~nerations including but also transcending_ lished under this procurement wer.e tbetamilY.e $1'1,142. for fisc&l ~ 1980~ $9,9.00 for fiscal HON. BILL ALEXANDER 1981, and' $10~J9o· d\lrma.. fiscal year OF ARKANSAS 1982. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES A -TRIBUTE TO JESSE OWENS .While this development is lauaable, subsequent procurement actions. have Tue3day, April 1, 1980 resulted in truly remarkable develop­ • Mr. ALEXANDER. Mr. Speaker, as HON. EDWARD P. BEARD ments unexpected. the time for filing Federal income tax With the need for. an additional 10 draws near, I believe it is important to OF RHODE ISLAND Mark 12A nosetlps; the small business point out some of the problems which ~N THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES partial set-aside p!!oeedure· was again will confront .t\mericans. llving abroad Monday, March 31, 1980. utilized. As with the first procure­ as they file their returns. The follow­ • · Mr. BEARD of Rhode Island. Mr. ment,· the small business involved did ing gives some indication of. the prob­ Speaker. on Monday. March 31. 1980, not receive the award. However. the lems these people will face. one of America's finest athletes and an price at which this award· was made ISSUE No. 35 unselfish humanitarian passed away. was· an unprecedented $-5,350 p.er item. Short title: Denial of Right to Americans That lots of only,- 10 nosetips could Jesse Owens~ the son of an Alabama With an Alien Spouse to Make an Annual sharecropper, held· U world reeordS at now be profitably produeect at only 18 Choice of Filing Status. one time during his brilliant career. percent of .the cost of' such nosetips 4 Summary of the problem: Americans who His Olympic vtctories in Berlin, and years earlier is unparalleled in DOD are married with an American citizen his work as an unofficial ambassador procurement history. The savings spouse, or a resident alien spouse, can which this price represents over the decide each year whether or not they and spokesman for freedom will con­ choose to file a joint return or separate tinue to serve as an inspiration in our original Mark 12A option. prices is· in return for U.S. income tax purposes. Ameri­ fight against racial: prejudice, poverty, the millions 01· dollars. Should these cans with a · non-resident alien spouse are and tyranny. nosetips. be utilized on the. MX system, denied the same annual option. The over­ I Join. with his mal'ly. admirers in a distinct possibility, the savings seas American can only choose to file a joint lauding the tr.emendous accomplish­ which will occur will likely be in the return once. Having made this choice he ment of-this great man and in offering hundreds· of' millions of dollars. must continue ever after with the same It is· not often that so technically joint return practice. He can" discontinue sincere. condolences to his family and complex a program is completed this practice only once. Subsequently he can friends.• never file a Joint return again·. . · within its original budg~t EVen more ACA's ,question: Why are American citi­ unusual is complete technical success zens married to non-resident alien spouses and a threefold reduction in unit not allowed to make an annual option for AIR FORCE.MARK-12A: price. filing status? .What dej'inition of equity jus­ COMPETITIVgSUCCESS This remarkable success must ulti­ tifies such discriminatory treatment? mately be attributed to the stress The President's reply: "If these rules, in­ HON. DAVID F. EMERY which Gen. Alton Slay has placed in cluding the prohibition against an annual OF KAINE increased competition in Air Force option on filing a joint or separate return, were changed only for U.S. citizens.abroad IN· THE. HO.USE OP.· REPRESENTATIV.U procurement. Congres8 can review up­ coming strategic program budget re­ married to non-resident aliens, such citizens Tuesday, April 1, 1980 . could escape tax on their share of the quests with grea.t confidence in light spouse's community income. This is not pos; e Mr. EMERY. Mr. Speaker, in 19'78 of the cost reduction -which can be ex­ sible fof U.S. citizens living in the U.S. who the u..s~ Air· Force made a . decision to pected for, M~k . 12A options and per­ are married to non-resident aliens:: procure: a.. more efffcient reentry vehi­ haps the missile X system. Certainly, We wonder. again, Just ,who these U.S. cle nosetip for. the Minuteman missile, the demonstrated. success of General residents are who are married to non-resi- 7462 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS April 1, 1980 dent aliens. Obviously they are in split ess of negotiating the establishment of The proposal of the administration households, or perhaps there are the special a cooperative education program in cases in which the home straddles the which is embodied in H.R. 6930 was in­ border with Canada or Mexico and the China. Cooperative Education inte­ troduced last week. While it is a defi­ spouse lives in the other half of the dwell­ grates, in a structur~d way, oncampus nite step in the right direction ft falls ing. study with offcampus occupational far short of the national emergency We wonder, once again, why there is a felt work experience. It is a proven mecha­ which faces us. need to tax the income of the overseas non­ nism for manpower training in all pro­ resident alien at all? What standard of na­ fessional fields and develops varied The administration proposal con­ tional or international law justifies reaching work skills in students as part of their tains a provision for the Department abroad to tax a citizen of another country in academic programs. of Energy to grant permanent exemp­ another country abroad for income earned The ·Chinese recognize the benefits tions to power.plants. Based upon the entirely outside of the United States. Not practice of the Department of Energy even the Courts could claim that this tax and potential of cooperative education was in payment for any significant benefits and may establish a pilot program in and its predecessors over the last 6 because there are no benefits of significance China with the · assistance of. years, we can all safely conclude that for aliens abroad who have never lived or Northeastern University. I congratu­ they will pass out these exemptions worked in the United States. late Dr. Kenneth Ryder and N ortheas­ Just like Santa Claus passing· out We ask the President why some Ameri­ tern University on its international candy canes at Christmastime. Fur­ c~ are given the chance to make an leadership in cooperative education. thermore, the legislation only looks to annual option on their income tax filing I insert in the RECORD an editorial convert all the plants by 1990. status and some are not? We seek redress on this glaring inequity issue. from the Boston Globe which echoes If we have a na~ional emergency, my views: then we must approach· this problem ISSUE No. 36 THE NORTHEASTERN-CHINA CONNECTION on the basis that it is a national emer­ Short title: Married Filing Separately When the Chinese become impressed with gency. The legislation I ·have intro­ Status of Americans With an Alien Spouse. an .American institution, that institution duced today includes no provision for Summary of the Problem: Americans must be doing something right. That now any permanent exemptions. It recog­ living overseas with a non-resident alien can be said for Northeastern University. nizes that we do, in fact, have a na­ spouse must file U.S. tax returns as married Last fall, a delegation from Peking visited filing separately unless they file a joint the United States for a.. nationwide tour of tional emergency and requires conver­ return with their spouse. Issue 34 above ad­ about a dozen educational institutions, in­ sion by December 31, 1983. Otherwise dressed the inequity of losing the maximum cluding Northeastern University. What im­ if embodies the · administration pro­ tax protection if a Joint return is not filed pressed the group about this urban institu­ posal. abroad. Issue 35 addressed the inequity of tion was its cooperative work-education pro­ - Mr. Speaker, our Nation is in a disas­ not being able to have an annual option for gram. filing when married to a non-resident The delegation also liked the engineering, trous situation. We. must work around spouse abroad. This issue specifically con­ and chemistry curricula, but the the clock. The time is long past for cerns the necessity to file in this least favor­ coop program sold them. Northeastern coop half measures. The legislation I have able category if the non-resident alien students alternate periods in the classroom introduced puts the Nation upon a na­ spouse does not also file a U.S. tax return. with full-time jobs, usually related to their tional emergency footing. By 1983 it ACA's question: Why cannot an American major field of study. The visitors were en­ will cut consumption of imported . oil living abroad with a non-resident alien thralled with this concept because it would spouse file either as an unmarried head of give Chinese students an opportunity both by 1 million barrels a day. This is a re­ household status Cif qualifying>, or as a to train in the United States and to help alistic proposal which can directly ad­ single person without loss of one-half of cer­ earn their own living expenses. dress the energy crisis in which we tain deductions when the non-resident alien Kenneth G. Ryder, Northeastern's presi­ find ourselves.• spouse does not choose to pay U.S. income dent, is in China with a 25-member delega­ tax? tion from the university to discuss the es­ The President's reply: "Married taxpayers tablishment of a pilot program there. Prog­ HOUSE APPROPRIATIONS COM­ who choose not to file a Joint return must re~ was made last week with the signing· of MITI'EE MEMBERS ON DRAFI' file . as 'married fiiing separately' rather an agreement of understanding between REGISTRATION than as single persons. ThiS is the so-called both parties. If everything works out, Chi· 'marriage penalty' for which there seems to nese students may enroll at the university be no solution satisfactory to all!' as early as this fall. HON. PATRICIA SCHROEDER OP COLORADO We wonder if the basic question of why The addition of Chinese students to the non-resident aliens should have to pay any IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES U.S. tax at all is finally answered properly work-study program would benefit everyone by the recognition that they shouldn't have involved-international recognition for the Tuesday, April 1, 1980 to, if it wouldn't then be most appropriate university, valuable work experience for the students and high-caliber student talent for e Mrs. SCHROEDER. Mr. Speaker, to a.now Americans married to non-resident yesterday's Wall Street Journal con­ aliens abroad to file as single persons, or as the participating high-technology indus­ tries. tained a letter from four members of unmarried heads of households with maxi­ the House Committee on Appropri­ mum tax protection if qualifying? The Chinese delegation has shown that ACA's renewed question: Once again the all good educational ideas in the Boston ations that presented some common­ first basic question has to be asked, of·why area do not have to come from such interna­ sense arguments on draft registration. we want to tax non-resident aliens at all? tionally-famous illstitutions such as Har­ The letter follows: The subsidiary question of the most appro­ vard and MIT. Northeastern should feel BEST TIME FOR DRAFT REGISTRATION priate method of taxing the overseas resi­ proud.e The February 29 editorial on Selective dent American spouse follows. We would Service System registration is, Itself, an ex­ hope that ultimately this question would ample of the "wrong signal'• which registra­ become moot by the United States. choosing tion can send to the American people. The to conform to the tax practices of all of the CONVERSION OF POWERPLANTS House Housing and Urban Development-In­ other major countries of the world and not TO ALTERNATE FUELS dependent Agencies Appropriations ·s ·ub­ tax overseas Americans at all.e comml~tee had three choices: one, pre-mobi· lization registration; two, · post-mobilizalion · THE NORTHEASTERN-CHINA HON. CARL D. PERKINS registration, or three, do nothing. Post-mo­ CONNECTION OF KENTUCKY bilization registration was chosen as the system most effective to meet our military IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES mobilization needs and least Intrusive upon HON. JAMES M. SHANNON Tuesday, April 1, 1980 uidividual freedom. OF MASSACHUSETTS A truly "effective defense," according to Department of Defense oficiais, begins with IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES e Mr. PERKINS. Mr. Speaker, I have today introduced legislation to require the first armed services inductions no later Tuesday, April 1, 1980 than 30 days after mobilization. 100,000 in­ the conversion of existing powerplants ductions GO days after mobfli7,ation, and e Mr. SHANNON. · Mr. Speaker, from the use of· oil and natural gas to 650,000 inductions 180 days after mobiliza· Northeastern University is in the proc- coal or other alternate fuels. tion. Post-mobilization registration, · en• April 1, 1980 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 7463 dorsed by Selective Service System officials Federal Mine Satety an