15500 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD- HOUSE July 1, 1965 Sanchez, Fidel N., 83077A. Toth, W1lliam J., 70740A. Sanders, Robert J., 71053A. Townsend, Blaine F., 71169A. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Bandvik, James E., 77473A. Tracy, Peter W., 79573A. Santamaria, John, Jr., 83080A. Tremblay, DouglasS., 70462A. THURSDAY, JULY 1, 1965 Savage, Charles A., Jr., 71054A. Triplett, Eugene B., 83152A. Schell, Roger R., 70718A. Trojanowski, John W., 70746A. The House met at 12 o'clock noon. Schibler, Mark C., 77929A. Trouy, Victor R., 71170A. The Chaplain, Rev. Bernard Braskamp, Schichtle, Casper J., Jr., 70714A. Tschirhart, Leslie H., 77550A. D.D., offered the following prayer: Schiller, Harvey W., 70730A. Turner, Frank V., 70451A. Schmidt, Walter K., 77930A. Tuttle, William C., Jr., 73546A. The words inscribed on the Liberty Schader, Barry E., 72240A. Ueland, Richards., Jr., 71060A. Bell in Philadelphia: Leviticus 25: 10: Schrock, Derel D., 72241A. Varn, Benjamin F., Jr., 75535·A. Ye shall proclaim liberty throughout all Schulte, Richard J., 70436A. Vasil1k, Michael V., 79579A. the land unto all the inhabitants thereof. Scott, Randall F., 83086A. Vasques, Louis R., 83159A. Sculley, Jay R., 79098A. Venables, Rodney E., 73547A. Almighty God, we rejoice that we are Sealy, William F., 78155A. Veraldi, Dennis L., 70477A. drawing nigh to that sacred day in the Sebren, William E. III, 83087A. Verhees, Donald L., 75461A. annals of our American history when the Serina, Gerald, 71017A. Verhoef, Robert W., 72248A. Founding Fathers signed the Declara­ Shapek, Raymond A., 71055A. Vipperman, David E., 75537A. tion of Independence in which they had Sharp, Jimmy R., 75529A. Wagner, Fredrick A., 71062A. stated in verbal form their faith and Shaw, Lawrence G., 70945A. Wagner, Richard E., 79645A. their deepest convictions. Shelton, Harold A., 77481A. Wagoner, Joseph L. C., 70697A. May our minds expand with the spirit Sherrard, William A., 72242A. Waitley, Damon R., 70435A. Shinol, Henry E., 70523A. Walker, Robert G., 73548A. of pride and patriotism, of gratitude and Showers, Rodney E., 72243A. Wallace, Larry W ., 80981A. renewed consecration as we contemplate Shupp, Richard W., 80137A. Watson, Roger C., 73549A. and reflect upon the meaning of that Sidebottom, Harold w., 77543A. Webb, Roy G., 70493A. signJficant day. Simons, Robert K., 75455A. Weber, David C., 70747A. We pray that our President, our Speak­ Singleton, Ivan J ., 70485A. Weiland, William J., 71063A. er, and our chosen representatives may Sitarz, Richard J., 70949A. Weiss, Walter A., Jr., 70720A. be men and women whose manhood and Skarke, Richard J ., 75456A. Weide, Francis J., 78457A. Sloan, James E., 76089A. Weldon, JoAnn, 71100W. womanhood can match the mountains Smedley, Robert R., 70735A. Wells, Peter C., 77551A. of diffi.culty which are now confronting Smith, Alan T., 70446A. Welsh, David R., 71064A. our Republic. Smith, Bruce N., 71165A. Welton, David L., 79818A. Penitently we confess that we are filled Smith, Donald N., 70525A. Wennerstrom, Arthur J., 77552A. with apprehension and fear for there is Smith, Douglas B., Jr., 77932A. Werner, James K., 77934A. so much of disobedience and disrespect Smith, Dustan T., 70627A. Whitaker, William L., III, 70599A. for law and authority in our national life Smith, Graham M., 71166A. White, Donald V., 72249A. Smith, Gregory H., 78302A. White, Robert E., 78458A. and we greatly feel the need of cultivat­ Smith, Maurice M., 71092A. Whitescarver, John P., 70479A. ing those finer feelings and aspirations Smith, Richard C., 70478A. Wigginton, Harold E., 71171A. which will make our country truly Smith, Stephen B., 70521A. Wilkerson, Danny F., 78210A. strong. Snell, Clyde A., 72244A. Wilkins, Donald A., 70641A. .Kindle within us the spirit of brother­ Snyder, Terry W., 70456A. Williams, Francis F., Jr., 70663A. hood that in these times of peril we may Sorensen, Donald N., 77545A. Williams, Merle E., 73550A. sustain one another and minister to one Souhrada, James, 71105A. Williams, Walter M., III, 75331A. Spanberger, Lloyd R., 77933A. Willis, Richard P., 77936A. another's needs. Spencer, James D., 75533A. Wilson, Arthur J., III, 77279A. Hear us in Christ's name. Amen. Spradlin, Don M., 78156A. Wise, Robert M., 83190A. Sproul, Parker D., 72245A. Wittnebel, Robert F. J., 83191A. Stachurski, Richard J., 70614A. Wilff, Warren W., 71172A. THE JOURNAL Staley, Henry A., 83117A. Wrenn, James E., 70504A. The Journal of the proceedings of yes­ Stamets, Leigh E., 80113A. Wright, David R., 75468A. Stanovich, Robert, 73542A. Wrinkle, Frederic R., 70589A. terday was read and approved. Stedman, Raymond E., Jr., 70515~ Yeager, Kurt E., 77938A. Steininger, Warren L., Jr., 71106A. Young, George C., Jr., 75471A. Stephan, Brian G., 80115A. Young, Thomas W., 71065A. MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE Stevens, Bruce U ., 72246A. Younkin, Gary D., 83201A. A message from the Senate by Mr. Stewart, Laymon D., 73543A. Zehrer, Frederic A. III, 70661A. Bradley, one of its clerks, announced Stiles, Thomas L., 70698A. Ziebold, Ronald J., 83205A. that the Senate had passed bills of the Stine, Terrence P., 80917A. Zieg, Duane H., 80136A. following titles, in which the concurrence Stonemark, Richard D., 70593A. Medical Service Corps Strawn, Leon F., 72247A. of the House is requested: Strojny, DenniS J., 78489A. King, Thomas W .. 75404A. S. 853. An act for the relief of Charles N. Sturniolo, Lawrence R., 79630A. Biomedical Science Corps Legarde and his wife, Beatrice E. Legarde; Suggs, Jon C., 73544A. Eiles, Richard R., 71098A. S. 1098. An act to amend section 1(14) (a) Sullenberger, DonS., 83127A; of the · Interstate Commerce Act to insure Sundstrom, David E., 70596A. the adequacy of the national railroad freight Sutter, Edward L., 71058A. CONFIRMATIONS car supply, and for other purposes; Switzer, Harold K., II, 71167A. S. 1666. An act to provide for the appoint­ Talbot, Grady E., 77547A. Executive nominations confirmed by ment of additional circuit and district judges, Talley, Robert J., 70488A. the Senate July 1, 1965: and for other purposes; S. 1742. An act to authorize the U.S. Gov­ Tarpley, Charles A., 72203A. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Taylor, Terry K., 83132A. ernor to agree to amendments to the articles Terkuile, Roger C., 71168A. Homer Thornberry, of Texas, to be U.S. Cir­ of agreements of the International Bank for Terlep, Anthony J., Jr., 71059A. cuit judge ·for· the fifth circuit. Reconstruction and Development and the Terry, Jack 0., 79947A. Joseph F. Radigan, of Vermont, to be U.S. International Finance Corporation, and for Theberge, Royal R., 73545A. attorney for the district of Vermont for the other purposes; and Thomas, William A., Jr., 70503A. term of 4 years. He is now serving in this S. 2212. An act to authorize the Commis­ Thomasson, David E ., 77548A. office under an appointment which expired sioners of the District of Columbia to estab­ Thompson, Barry L., 70480A. May 15, 1965. lish and administer a plan to provide for the Thompson, Donald J., 83141A. William Marlon Parker, Jr., of Alabama, to care and protection of childl'en through pub­ Thompson, Donald L., 77549A. be U.S. marshal for the middle district of Ala­ lic day care services, and to provide public Thompson, Mark E., 70707 A. bama for the term of 4 years. He is now serv­ assistance in the form or foster home care Thomssen, Darrel D., 70738A. ing in this office under an appointment to certain dependent children. Thorne, John W., Jr., 75460A. which expired May 22, 1965. Thorp, Charles B., 79571A. (Omitted from the RECORD of June 30, Throldahl, Bobby D., 75581A. U.S. PATENT OFFICE 1965:) Tilbury, Brian, 75334A. Arthur H. Behrens, of Washington, to be A message from the Senate by Mr. Tillman, Joe A., 78455A. an examiner in chief, U.S. Patent Office. Arrington, one of its clerks, announced July 1, 1965 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD- HOUSE 15501 The program for next week is as fol­ of identification to such employees under that the Senate had passed without their jurisdiction as they may designate. amendment a bill of the House of the lows: Each such card shall be signed by the following title: H.R. 6400 which is the Voting Rights Speaker, Member, officer, or committee chair­ H.R. 3415. An act to equalize certain pen­ Act of 1965, under an open rule with 10 man concerned, and shall not be valid for alties in the Inter-coastal Shipping Act, 1933. hours of general debate. a longer period than the duration of one This, of course, is made subject to the session of a Congress." usual reservation that conference reports COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE The SPEAKER. The Chair recognizes may be brought up at any time and that the gentleman from Ohio [Mr. HAYS]. Mr. ALBERT. Mr. Speaker, on behalf any further program may be announced Mr. HORTON. Mr. Speaker, will the of the gentleman from North Carolina later. gentleman yield? [Mr. CooLEY], I ask unanimous consent Mr. Speaker, if the gentleman will Mr. HAYS. I yield briefly to the that the Committee on Agriculture may yield further for a unanimous-consent gentleman from New York, the author of be permitted to sit while the House is request. Mr. GERALD R. FORD. I yield to the resolution. in session today. Mr. HORTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise to The SPEAKER. Is there objection to the gentleman. commend the distinguished gentleman the request of the gentleman from Okla­ from Ohio [Mr. HAYS] and to thank the homa? Committee on House Administration and Mr. GERALD R. FORD. Mr. Speak­ ADJOURNMENT OVER FROM FRIDAY TO TUESDAY its Subcommittee on Printing for having er, reserving the right to object, what is brought H.R. 261 before us today. This the subject matter on which the com­ Mr. ALBERT. Mr. Speaker, I ask is a measure I introduced on March 9 to mittee is sitting? unanimous consent that when the House provide the issuance of appropriate iden­ Mr. ALBERT. This is on the cotton adjourns tomorrow it adjourn to meet tification cards for those whom we em­ bill, as I understand it. on Tuesday next. ploy as congressional staff members. Mr. GERALD R. FORD. Yes. I with­ The SPEAKER. Without objection, it At the time of introduction, I called draw my reservation of objection. is so ordered. attention to the fact that at present the The SPEAKER. Is there objection to There was no objection. House provides no means of official iden­ the request of the gentleman from Okla­ tification for those who work in the of­ homa? fices of Members, are on the staffs of the· There was no objection. DISPENSING WITH BUSINESS IN ORDER UNDER THE CALENDAR various committees with certain excep­ WEDNESDAY RULE ON WEDNES­ tions, or are otherwise in an employment. position attached to the House. It was,. VOTING RIGHTS BILL-COMMITTEE DAY NEXT ON RULES and is, my belief that such identification Mr. ALBERT. Mr. Speaker, I ask should be provided for · purposes of se­ Mr. SMITH of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, unanimous consent that the business in curity and also for the convenience of I ask unanimous consent that the Com­ order under the Calendar Wednesday staff personnel in being able to instantly mittee on Rules may have until midnight rule may be dispensed with on Wednes­ establish their official relation to the tonight to file a privileged report on the day next. House and the business of their­ voting rights bill. The SPEAKER. Without objection, it employers. The SPEAKER. Is there objection to is so ordered. I am very pleased with the reaction the request of the gentleman from Vir­ There was no objection. this measure received. Many of our col­ ginia? Mr. ALBERT. I thank the gentleman leagues contacted me to express their­ There was no objection. from Michigan. support and, I understand, many of them also contacted members of the Commit­ HOUSE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION tee on House Administration and Mr. AUTHORIZING IDENTIFICATION HAY's Subcommittee on Printing to en­ AND LABOR CARDS FOR CERTAIN OFFICERS dorse the purpose of the resolution. Mr. PERKINS. Mr. Speaker, I ask AND EMPLOYEES OF HOUSE OF Of course, when I learned that the sub­ unanimous consent that the House Com­ ·REPRESENTATIVES committee had agreed to take up the mittee on Education and Labor may have Mr. HAYS. Mr. Speaker, by direction resolution for official consideration, I was until midnight tonight to :file a report on even further heartened. I know that its H.R. 9022. of the Committee on House Administra­ tion, I call up the resolution

Conference action compared with- Appropria- Budget esti­ Passed Passed Item tions, 1965 mates, 1966 House Senate co::~~~ce I------.------~------~------Appropria- Budget esti­ House Senate tions, 1965 mates, 1966

J'EDERAL PAYMENT TO DISTRICT OJ' COLUMBIA WaterGeneral fund fund ______------_ $37, 500, 000 $50, 000, 000 $41,.000, 000 $46, 000, 000 $43', 000, 000 +$5. 500, 000 -$7, 000, 000 +$2, 000, 000 -$3, 000, 000 2, 047,000 11,973,000 1, 973,000 1, 973,000 1, 973,000 -74,000 ------~------Sanitary sewage works fund ______1, 173,000 '1, 149,000 1, 149,000 1,149,000 1, 149,000 -24,000 ------:------Total, Federal payment to District l------l------l·------l--:---_..:..__ l---...:...__:_ __ 1----=~..:....:....l=====l=====l:::.:.::.:::.:::.:.::::.:::: of Columbia__ ------40,720,000 53,122,000 44,122,000 49,122,000 46,122,000 +5,402,000 -7,000,000 +2, 000,000 -3,000,000 i=====i======i======i===~~~~~~=~~~~=~~=l~~~·~~~~ OPERATING EXPENSES General operating expenses __ ------19,391,900 a 21, 326, 000 20,323,000 20,112,000 20,112,000 +720,100 -1,214,000 -211,000 73,707,800 • 79, 462, 600 76,998,000 78,663,000 78,663,000 +4,955,200 -799,600 +1,665,000 ------Parks~~~~tiS:~::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: and recreation ______71,755,300 I 77, 984, 000 74,740,000 75,953,900 75,457,600 +3, 702,300 -2,526,400 +717,600 -----::4oo;aoo Health and welfare ______10,038,200 11,087,000 10,555,000 10,709,500 ~o . 703, 7oo +665,QOO -383 300 +148, 700 -5,800 75,964, 500 81,319,000 79,485,000 80,106,247 79,813,800 +3,849,300 -1,505:200 +328,800 -292,447 Highways and traffic ______13,628,000 14,013,000 13,989,000 13,989,000 13,989,000 +361,000 -24,000 ------Sanitary engineering ______':. _ 22,005,900 I 22, 97 4, 000 22,498,000 22,498,000 22,498,000 +492, 100 -476,000 Metropolitan Pollee (additional munici------"ttfe~::orf=· ~:tY~':!d~tJ~0aJf~Wlici:- 283,000 -283,000 pal services, Imperial Shrine Conven-· tion)------221, 200 221,200 221,200 221, 200 +221, 200 Personal services, wage-board employees__ 1, 118, 200 1 1, 279, 000 1, 279,000 1, 279,000 1, 279; 000 +160, 800 Settlement of claims and suits ______~ _l-;:::-::1:;4;-:,0;:::28:;:-l-- _::_:;__ :-_:; __::_-:: __::_::- ______:: __::_-:: __::_::- __::_::_-=--I---:--::·:----=-=-_:-_::- __::: ___ _---=---=-=--:------_--_-_-_: ____-.::.14='.::.028:.::._F·:_:- ·:...::·..:..:--:...::·..:..:--:...::-:_:--:..::-::·I:_:--=-.:--=-.:--:.:·.:--=-.:--:~:-:.:-.:--=-.:--=-.:--=-.:--::- 1 1 1 Total,opera~ingexpenses ______.287,906,828 309,665,800 300,088,200 303,531,!147 302,737,300 +14,830,472 -6,928,500 +2,649,100 -794,547 See footnotes at end of table. 15504: CONGRESSIONAL RECORD -HOUSE July 1, 1965 District of Columbia appropriation bill, 1966 (H.R. 6543)-Continued "' - Conference action compared with- Appropria- Budget esti- Passed Passed Conference Item tions, 1965 mates, 1966 House Senate action Appropria- Budget esti- House Senate tions, 1965 mates, 1966 • REPAYMENT OF LOANS AND INTEREST Reimbursement to the United States ______$5,364,000 $5,600,400 $5,600,400 $5,600,400 $5,600,400 +$326,400 ------CAPITAL OUTLAY Capital outlay __ ------59,633,000 I 73, 900, 600 50,521,900 55,131,100 51,800,800 -7,832,200 -$22,189, 800 +$1, 278,900 -$3.330,300 Grand total, District of Columbia funds-_------i352, 903, 828 389, 346, 800 356, 300, 500 364,358,347 360, 228, 500 +7,324,672 -29, 118, 300 +3,928,000 -4,129,847

1 Reflects decrease of $227,000 subinitted in H. Doc. No. 114. 1 Includes increase of $305,000 submitted in H. Doc. No. 114. 2 Reflects decrease of $186,000 submitted in H. Doc. No. 114. • Includes increase of $22,000 submitted in H. Doc. No. 114. 1 Includes increase of $5,000 submitted in H. Doc. No. 114. 1 Subinitted in H. Doc. No. 114. • Includes increase of $27,000 subinitted in H. Doc. No. 114 and $1,879,000 inS. Doc. I Reflects decrease of $881,000 subinitted in H. Doc. No. 114. No. 23. • Includes $11,430,500 in second supplemental bill, Public Law 89-16. Serious crime in the District climbed to proper authorization for the various I am not completely happy with this to new levels during the fiscal year 1965. projects, but we are of the opinion there conference report any more, I am. sure, Our committee believes that the people is already sufficient general authority for than the chairman, the gentleman from 1n Washington and the visitors in our the highway program and we feel that Kentucky, is completely happy about it. Capital City are entitled to a system of future budget estimates should be sub­ But we were able to control some of the law enforcement which will insure them mitted in accordance with current pro­ flagrant violations of responsibility the right to transact their business and cedures. which had crept into this appropriations traverse the streets at any time without The conference action allows an in­ measure in the course of its travail. fear of assault. As pointed out on many crease of $717,553 for 22 additional Mr. Speaker, I believe that Members occasions; our committee believes that teachers; 28 librarians; 23 counselors of this House can congratulate them­ the Police Department has the right to and several related positions, including selves and certainly owe a great deal expect full cooperation from the citizens an expansion of the driver training pro­ to Members such as the gentleman from of our Capital City and especially from gram with the cost to be paid from fees Kentucky [Mr. NATCHER] for the re­ the courts. When criminal charges are for learners' permits. straint which individual Members of this preferred and clearly established, ade­ This conference report provides for House exercised and the restraint which quate sentences should follow. Any de­ funds for the continued operation of the members of the Committee on Appro­ viation from this process makes a mock­ John F. Kennedy Playground, but does priations in key positions, such as the ery of law enforcement and justice. not include a new site for the Shaw gentleman from Kentucky, exercised We recommend an increase of $1,665,- Junior High School. We also recom­ with respect to this bill. 000 for additional police protection. This mend funds for a recreation center for Mr Speaker, there are two items that amount will be used to pay officers for the mentally retarded. are not in this conference report that work on their days off and for additional In conference, we agreed to an increase should be in it, on the grounds of need scout cars, additional crossing guards, 1n the student nurse program at D.C. and on the grounds of justice. and an expansion of the footman radio General Hospital and allowed the full re­ One of them is the Shaw Junior High system. As is stated in the statement of quest for the Children's Hospital. School. The other is the planning funds the managers on the part of the House This conference report, in addition, for the Fort Reno Recreation Center. with the concurrence of the Senate con­ provides for five additional school con- However, the conferees. from our side ferees, the additional funds provided to struction projects. · · were too proud of our responsibility to finance a sixth day of work is of a tempo­ At this time, Mr. Speaker, I yield this House, and too proud of a sense of rary and emergency nature. to my distinguished friend, the gentle­ responsibility that ought to be exercised, The highway system in the District of man from Wisconsin, the ranking mi­ to insist that these funds be included. Columbia, with emphasis on the inter­ nority member of this committee, and I Mr. Speaker, the Shaw Junior High state system, is one of the major long­ would like to say to the Members of the School could not possibly be included established activities of the District of House, one of the outstanding Members and can never be included so long as re­ Columbia. Any effort to bring impor­ of the House. sponsible men in this body will stand tant highway projects in the District to against the kind of tactics that deprive a complete halt is a serious mistake. Mr. DAVIS of Wisconsin. Mr. Speak­ er, I thank the chairman of our sub­ the District of Columbia of the site which In order to meet the tremendous day­ committee for yielding to me so that I was already selected for the· erection of to-day growth of traffic in Washington Shaw Junior High School. we must carry our highway programs might say just a few words in connec­ along with any and all proposals con­ tion with this conference report. Mr. Speaker, until we find some com­ I think that every Member of this parable sense of responsibility in other cerning a rapid transit system. This places with respect to items ef appro­ conference report clearly shows the atti­ House should be grateful to the gentle­ tude of our committee in this matter and man from Kentucky, for he has done priations of this committee, I am sure emphatically states that we disagree with his job as the chairman of the conferees men like the gentleman from Kentucky the language contained in the Senate in a manner that we would want every and others who serve with him as con­ report. group of conferees that goes from this ferees will never stultify themselves to House to meet with Members of the other the point of permitting this kind of a As you know, Mr. Speaker, on page 4 tainted appropriation, tainted by con­ of the conference report you find the body to perform. siderations other than its merit to be following: I know that sometimes we receive crit­ included. The managers on the part of the House Me icism of the competence and the ability With respect to the Fort Reno plan­ not in agreement with the statement in the of the Appropriations Committee to per­ ning funds here, again, the money should Senate report which reads as follows: form its functions. But I submit that "Accordingly, the committee directs that be here included. but the price in terms all future budget estimates for the District those who on yesterday committed us to of pride and responsibility would have of Columbia highway program be presented about $8 billion, with the Appropriations been too great to permit the funds to be on the basts only of prior authorization by Committee finding itself in future years included in the funds covered in this the respective District legislative commit­ completely unable to do anything about conference report. tees." it, should be the last to criticize the pro­ The gentleman from Kentucky [Mr. This statement is not to be construed cedure of the Appropriations Committee NATCHER] mentioned to the Members of to mean that the committee is opposed of this House. the House the -additional funds that are July 1, 1965 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD- HOUSE 15505 in here for the Police Department, for Mr. GROSS. This is the financing derived here in the District of Columbia, public safety, here in the District of operation which Members of the House out of the Federal payment, and from Columbia. of Representatives were told would cost other sources. In my opinion these funds will not be the Federal taxpayers nothing. We were I want to say I appreciate the gentle­ completely used. Some Members can assured that at no time in . the future man directing this question to me at this take some gratification in that fact. But would the Federal taxpayers be called time, a.nd further, I would like for the I believe that a matter of more grave upon to finance construction of the sta- gentleman to know that here in the Dis­ concern in connection with it is that I dium. trict of Columbia there may be a place fear, to some extent at least, we have at­ Mr. NATCHER. The gentleman is en- for both a rapid transit system and the tempted to substitute money, to substi­ tirely correct. I recall distinctly I was highway system that we now have under­ tute dollars, for a more thoroughgoing on the floor when the gentleman from way. But our committee under no cir­ concern with the overall matter of crime Iowa propounded certain questions con- cumstances is willing to permit those prevention and detection here within the cerning the value of the stadium and advocates of a rapid transit system to District of Columbia. the cost of the stadium. At that time stop the highway program in this city Mr. Speaker, I believe we have done we were led to believe this stadium would just to see that the District of Columbia everything that men can. do sitting on cost from $6 million to $8 million. The gets a rapid transit system. this committee to provide for the public stadium cost a little over $20 million. The gentleman has been here longer safety of the District of Columbia. How­ Now they are paying $831,600 in interest than I have and I am sure that the gen­ ever, I do suggest that there are other on the bonds. None of the bonds have tleman on many occasions has seen a lot things which need to be done rather than been retired up to this date. of projects authorized where funds were simply the appropriation of money. Mr. GROSS. One other question: never appropriated. There are some ridiculous things con­ I would like to ask the gentleman, does Mr. O'KONSKI. I am glad to hear the tained in this bill. They are not scandal­ he know the per-day patient cost for in- gentleman take that stand because every ously expensive, thank goodness, but digents at the Children's Hospital, Member of the House ought to acquaint they are simply just plain unnecessary. whether it is $40 a day, and if so, why $6 himself With this bill that is going to Mr. Speaker, I believe it is fair to say per day more than the $34 at other come before the House very shortly, If that the only justification for some of Washington hospitals? you will read the Washington Star of a the smaller items that are included in Mr. NATCHER. The conference re- couple of days ago, it bears out the fact; this conference report happens to be the port, I may say to the gentleman, pro- and remember this is just the first bite identity of the author of the amendment vides for a $40-per-diem payment to of a possible $3 billion subway system in over at the other end of this Capitol. Children's Hospital with the other hos- the Nation's Capital to be paid for by the We did succeed in cutting out this un­ pitals receiving $34 a day. The other taxpayers all over the country, and I ad­ sound practice of attempting to set sal­ body increased the $34 which we had in monish the House and warn you to take aries for individuals, which the other our bill to $36. We refused to yield, and a good look at that bill, because it will body had included. We did succeed in the figure was put back to $34 for all con- be before this House very shortly, and the nullifying that practice insofar as this tract hospitals with the exception of time will come, if this bill passes, when bill is concerned. Children's Hospital. I may say to the the taxpayers of the United States are In my opinion, in spite of the weak­ gentleman I think we did right as far as just going to support the Nation's Capt­ nesses that may be in it, overall the this one contract hospital is concerned. tal and their transit system. House conferees have done the kind of Here we have a nonprofit institution that Mr. NATCHER. Mr. Speaker, at this job you would want us to do. In the is losing money every year; that has to time I yield to the distinguished gentle­ 5-hour conference session which took take all of the overflow from the District man from Connecticut, a member of our place a couple o"' days ago we did much of Columbia General Hospital to Chil- subcommittee and another great Member better than we could do if there was to dren's Hospital. These are indigent pa- of the House [Mr. GIAIMO]. be a second or third session, or a fourth tients. I have been out to this hospital, Mr. GIAIMO. Mr. Speaker, I rise in round of negotiations. So I am here to and it touches your heart to see the chil- support of this appropriation measure. follow the chairman of the House con­ dren out there. We believe that this in- I believe it represents a diligent effort of ferees, the gentleman from Kentucky crease for this one hospital is proper in all the members of the subcommittee and [Mr. NATCHER] in recommending this every respect. But we would not yield of all the conferees on both sides of the conference report to you, and in sustain­ on the others. aisle to meet the pressing needs of the ing the motions which he will make in Mr. GROSS. I thank the gentleman District government. I believe it will connection with this conference report. from Kentucky for his explanations to accomplish the job of conducting the Mr. GROSS. Mr. Speaker, Will the both questions. · business of the District of Columbia for gentleman yield? Mr. O'KONSKI. Mr. Speaker, will the the coming year. Mr. NATCHER. I yield to the gen­ gentleman yield? It does not represent all of the moneys tleman from Iowa. Mr. NATCHER. I am delighted to asked for, but it represents what we Mr. GROSS. I would like to ask one yield to the distinguished gentleman thought to be an adequate amount with of my favorite questions in connection from Wisconsin. which the District officials can complete with a District of Columbia appropria­ Mr. O'KONSKI. I think the attention their job of conducting the government. tion bill. of the House should be brought to the We think they could make progress in Was there any money put in this bill fact that this is not the only approprla- many areas, particularly the area of in conference to further subsidize the tion of money or the spending of money. education. District of Columbia Stadium? This does not :finish the :fiscal problem We have not appropriated all of the Mr. NATCHER. There were no addi­ for the District of Columbia because very moneys requested for new schools, but tional funds added for that purpose, but shortly there is going to come before this we do have a substantial number and I want the gentleman to know for the House a $488 million bill to start a sub- we are making great progress in replac­ District of Columbia you will find under way system in the Nation's Capital. Un- . ing some of the old, outmoded schools the appropriation, "Repayment of loans der the bill the District of Columbia is with new and efficient schools. and interest," $831,600, together with a going to be asked to provide $50 million However, there is one particular item $10,900 payment on interest on the Dis­ as a grant and the Federal Government that I believe should be brought to the trict of Columbia Stadium bonds. $100 million. I would like to ask the dis- attention of the House and about which As the gentleman knows, ·none of the tinguished gentleman from Kentucky, if I feel very strongly and I know many this bill is passed is .there any money that of the Members do. That is the item of bonds have been retired, and the interest the District of Columbia has by which payment due each year is $831,600. The they could pay this $50 million grant? aid to dependent children of unemployed Board of Commissioners is forced to bor­ Mr. NATCHER. I would say to the parents. For 2 years now the House has row this money from the U.S. Treasury gentleman that the District of Columbia passed this legislation authorizing and each year-:-that is, $831,600--and in ad­ does not have any funds on hand at this enabling the District of Columbia to set dition to that sum they have to repay time for that purpose. The $50 mil1ion up this program as it exists in many of $10,900 interest on interest. would have to come out of tax moneys the other cities in the United States. 15506 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD -HOUSE July 1, 1965 For 2 years this appropriation . and for the highest priorities in a long list The previous question was ordered. this item has been deleted by the other of items submitted. I have never once The conference report was agreed to. body. As is well known here to the seen those school administrators fail to A motion to reconsider was laid on the Members of the House, this past year make decisions and exercise responsibil- table. there was considerable controversy over ity in this respect. · The SPEAKER pro tempore

EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS Independence of Ghana In the years since 1957, Ghana, under Kingdom of Burundi in this third year of President Nkrumah's able leadership, has their independence. EXTENSION OF REMARKS been eminently successful in dealing During this brief span, relations be­ OF with at least two of the basic tasks which tween the Burundi Government and the confront nearly all of the African na­ Government of the United States have HON. ADAM C. POWELL tions. First, great strides have been always been friendly. Trade relations OF NEW YORK made in mending the deep cleavages have been beneficial to both countries, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES caused by tribal and linguistic diversity. and I refer particularly to coffee export. English is widely spoken and is the basic It is evident that the Government of Thursday, July 1, 1965 language of instruction in the schools, al­ Burundi is dedicated to serving the true Mr. POWELL. Mr. Speaker, on this though other Ghanaian languages are interests of its people. day, July 1, the African nation of also being used in an effort to extend Ghana celebrates its 8th anniversary of education and inculcate national values independence, as well as the 5th anni­ in the remote areas of the country. Sec­ versary of the 1960 constitution which ond, Ghana has created a social and eco­ No Dictation for Young Republicans officially declared Ghana to be a repub­ nomic infrastructure unequaled by any llc. On this memorable occasion we other African nation. She has done this EXTENSION OF REMARKS wish to extend warm felicitations to His through a program for the development Excellency Kwame Nkrumah, President of basic industry and for increasing the OF of Ghana, and to His Excellency Miguel efficiency of the agricultural sector of the HON. JOHN M. ASHBROOK Augustus Ribeiro, the Ghana Ambassa­ economy. OF OHIO dor to the United States. In addition, a capital investment board IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES As is the case with many of the Afri­ has been created for the purpose of en­ can nations, much of Ghana's early his­ couraging direct investment by outside Thursday, July 1, 1965 tory is lost in legends and folklore, al­ firms. The board insures against expro­ Mr. ASHBROOK. Mr. Speaker, in all though there is evidence that Ghana priation by the government and allows of the maze of postmortems which have was the name of an ancient West African free transfer abroad of profits after tax followed the election, several points re­ kingdom. Again in common with other liabilities. One of the largest of the for­ main clear through all of the smoke and African countries, our knowledge of its eign investments which have been at­ dust. Most Republicans do not want our recent past begins only with the period tracted by this program is a $280 million party to become a Socialist cousin of the of European colonial intervention. The aluminum smelter being built by the already hopelessly Socialist Democrat area which was known as the gold coast Kaiser Corp. and the Reynolds Metal Co. Party. We must stand for those prin­ was at various times ruled in part by the In the 5 years which have elapsed since ciples which are time honored and cor­ British, the Danes, the Dutch, and the the birth of the republic, President rect. It is obvious that we need to do a Germans, until it finally became a Brit­ Nkrumah has done much to realize the better selling job and many areas of self­ ish territory in the early 19th century. aspirations of the fervent Ghanaian na­ criticism are justified. Republicans have During the long periods of British rule, tionalism which he earlier did so much always responded with new ideas. We English customs and traditions were to develop. Ghana is now engaged in an must remember that the Republican slowly spread throughout the territory, ambitious 7-year plan designed to fur­ Party is still the best hope for a strong bringing about a gradual and perceptible ther realize these aspirations for eco­ America and the only hope for the pres­ unity among the population. Neverthe­ nomic and social progress. This gives ervation of the free enterprise system less, it should be added that this was cause for reassurance that Ghana is han­ and our entire basis of individual oppor­ only accomplished after prolonged and dling her problems in the most effective tunity and worth. While some may bitter fighting and not infrequent severe way possible, and that the past tradition choose the course of expediency and col­ exploitation of the native population. of amicable relations between the Gov­ laboration, most Republicans surely The British also made efforts to extend ernment of Ghana and the Government stand firm in this principle. elementary education to as many people of the United States will continue. One of the ideas which has been as possible--unlike their policy else­ thrown around is to undermine the au­ where--and in so doing planted not only tonomous nature of our Young Republi­ the seeds of future nationalism, but of can National Federation. I well recall future opposition to their continued pres­ Kingdom of Burundi when I was Young Republican National ence. Federation chairman how the Democrats Although the British created the con­ EXTENSION OF REMARKS operated. Chairman Butler had a very ditions needed to foster national unity, OF capable assistant, Dick Murphy, now with the activism necessary to make this feel­ the Post Office Department, who in effect ing an effective movement came about as HON. JAMES ROOSEVELT was executive director of the Young a result of the work of Africans. The OF CALIFORNIA Democrats. The Democrats elected a formation, first of the United Gold Coast IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES national chairman but he was on an Convention, and later of Dr. Kwame equal or possibly inferior basis with my Nkrumah's more dynamic Convention Thursday, July 1, 1965 good friend Dick Murphy. We want People's Party, were the ingredients es­ Mr. ROOSEVELT. Mr. Speaker, I none of this in the Young Republicans. sential to the attainment of independ­ should like to extend greetings to the We appeal to young Americans on the ence. Government and to the people of the basis of individuality and a fiat rejection