16876 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE May 24, 1973 may have the benefl·t of the views of this However, in Laos and Cambodia, we are Vietnam, they will be in a position to charge important Kansas organization: still talking about 4 civ1Uan and 20 to 70 us more than a mere bombing halt for the FoRGOTTEN AMERICAN COMMITTEE m111tary American Prisoners in Laos, 311 mili­ most meager information about O\lr men. OF KANSAS, INC., tary Missing in Laos, 5 journalist POW's in Who w111 be paying the price? You? Our gov­ Wtchita, Kans., May 17, 1973. Cambodia, 25 mllitary Missing there, and the ernment? Or the Prisoners not returned, the DEAR CONGRESSMAN SHRIVER: As a POW1 very real probab111ty of more than 60 pri­ Missing not found, and their fam1Ues? MIA organization and a MIA famlly mem­ soners from Vietnam having been moved into We recently received a letter from the ber, we have been sincerely upset by the Laos or Cambodia. Gentlemen, we are talking mother of a Kansas journalist who is known recent floor debates and voting to stop funds about the lives and accounting of almost 500 to be alive and POW in Cambodia. as recently and totally sever all contact with the con­ Americans ... These includes 12 Kansans and as Aprll 1973-almost a year after capture. flict in Laos and Cambodia. Dr. Roger friend-2 Kansans are Prisoners in Laos, 8 She voiced the fears that so many family Shields, of the Department of Defense are Missing there, 1 is a Prisoner in Cambodia, members feel, so we quote-"We appreciate, POW/M:f.A Task Force, has told us that and 1 is Missing in Cambodia. Positive in­ so much, your concern. I'm beginning to feel both the House and Senate have been in­ formation has recently indicated that 2 of like a few people in Washington don't think formed that a Prisoner of War and Missing the 3 Kansas POW's are alive. We're cer­ it is worth the effort and expense to get the in Action situation stlll exist in Laos and tain that each of you could confer with the rest of the men out of there. I can't help boll• cambodia, and that pull1ng out now would National League of Famllies representative ing inside when I hear one of them come up mean the end of any chances to get back from your state and find that you, too, have with such a statement." our American POW's and get an accounting constituents who must not be forgotten ... We want her to be wrong, but only you can of the Missing in these countries. Our POW/ MIA ne~otiators for the ICCS prove her wrong by your actions. Dr. Shieli:ls Immediately after the January '73 Cease­ and the JCRC supposedly have the support of and Frank Seiverts assured us there would fire, the DOD listed 7 civilians and 6 military a. signed Cease-fire in Vietnam, yet they are be no rug-sweeping of our men. We fear your Prisoners in Laos, 311 m111tary Missing in having problems getting any cooperation solution wlll result in the sacrifice of our Laos, 5 journalists and 28 mllita,.ry Prisoners from the Vietnamese concerning an account­ Prisoners, our Missing, and the right of their in Cambodia, 25 military Missing in Cam­ ing of the missing Prisoners and clarification fam111es to ever know the fate of their loved bodia, and 81 known Prisoners stm unac­ on the MIAs. If you, as legislators, force a counted for in Vietnam. Four of the Laos ones. stoppage of all involvement in Lao and Cam­ Sincerely, m111tary POW's were released, 2 military men bodia, the Pathet Lao and Khemer Rouge have been added· to the MIA/Cambodia count ANN HOWES, since the Cease-fire, and some of the 81 unac­ will NOT be grateful-they wm be powerful! President. counted-for POW's have been reclassified to Instead of daily negotiations for our POW I MAUREEN SMITH, KIA as a result of POW debriefings. MIAs with their representatives in North Vice President.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES-Thursday, May 24, 1973

The House met at 11 o'clock a.m. The message also announced that the AUTHORIZING SPEAKER TO ACCEPT The Chaplain, Rev. Edward G. Latch, Senate had passed bills and a joint reso­ RESIGNATIONS AND APPOINT D.D., offered the following prayer: lution of the following titles, in which COMMISSIONS, BOARDS, AND the concurrence of the House is COMMITTEES, NOTWITHSTAND­ Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit ING ADJOURNMENT ye like men, be strong.-! Corinthians requested: 16: 13. s. 251. An act for the relief of Frank P. Mr. O'NEILL. Mr. Speaker, I ask unan­ Muto, Alphonso A. Muto, Arthur E. Scott, imous consent that notwithstanding any Almighty God, who guided our fathers and F. Clyde Wilkinson; to build on these shores a country of S. 1384. An act to authorize the Secretary adjournment of the House until May 29, free people and who didst put into their of the Interior to transfer franchise fees 1973, the Speaker be authorized to accept minds a dream that this land may be­ received from certain concession operations resignations and to appoint commissions, come one nation with liberty and justice at Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, boards, and committees authorized by law for all, move Thou within our hearts in the States of Arizona. and Utah, and for or by the House. that we may continue to fulflll this goal other purposes; The SPEAKER. Is there objection to S. 1808. An act to appoNion funds for the the request of the gentleman from Mas­ in our day. National System of Interstate and Defense We come again to our national day of Highways and to authorize funds in ac­ sachusetts? remembrance when we call to mind cordance with title 23, Code, There was no objection. those who have given their lives for our for fiscal year 1974, and for other purposes; country. Inspired by their devotion and and challenged by their dedication may we S.J. Res. 25. Joint resolution to authorize DISPENSING WITH CALENDAR give ourselves afresh to the cause for and request the President to issue a proc­ WEDNESDAY BUSINESS ON which they gave the last full measure of lamation designating the fourth -Sunday 1n WEDNESDAY OF NEXT WEEK devotion that a government of the peo­ September of each year as "National Next Mr. O'NEILL. Mr. Speaker, I ask ple, by the people, and for the people Door Neighbor Day." unanimous consent that the business in may not perish from the earth. order under the Calendar Wednesday Bless the family of our beloved col­ rule may be dispensed with on Wednes­ league, WILLIAM 0. MILLS, WhO SO sud­ AUTHORIZING CLERK TO RE­ day, May 30, 1973. denly has left us. Comfort them with CEIVE MESSAGES FROM SENATE The SPEAKER. Is there objection to Thy spirit and strengthen them for the AND SPEAKER TO SIGN BILLS the request of the gentleman from Mas­ days that lie ahead. AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS DULY sachusetts? In Thy holy name we pray. Amen. PASSED, NOTWITHSTANDING AD­ There was no objection. JOURNMENT THE JOURNAL Mr. O'NEILL. Mr. Speaker, I ask LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM The SPEAKER. The Chair has exam­ unanimous consent that notwithstanding (Mr. GERALD R. FORD asked and ined the Journal of the last day's pro­ any adjournment of the House until was given permission to address the ceedings and announces to the House Tuesday, May 29, 1973, the Clerk be au­ House for 1 minute.) his approval thereof. thorized to receive messages from the Mr. GERALD R. FORD. Mr. Speaker, Without objection, the Journal stands Senate and that the Speaker be au­ I take this time for the purpose of ask­ approved. thorized to sign any enrolled bills and ing the dis,tinguished majority leader There was no objection. joint resolutions duly passed by the two the program for next week. Houses and found truly enrolled. Mr. O'NEILL. Mr. Speaker, will the The SPEAKER. Is there objection to MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE gentleman yield? the request of the gentleman from Mr. GERALD R. FORD. I am happy A message from the Senate by Mr. Massachusetts? to yield to the gentleman from Massa­ Sparrow, one of its clerks. There was no objection. chusetts. May 24, 1973 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD- HOUSE 16877 Mr. O'NEILL. I am happy to respond crime we do not abridge the funda­ ual privacy. Thus, arrest records, sur­ to the minority leader. mental rights of American citizens to veillance reports, and other intelligence The program for the House of Repre­ privacy. data have been collected, stored and dis­ sentatives for the week of May 28, 1973, In 1968 the Federal Government made seminated by State and local law en­ is as follows: a major commitment to help finance im­ forcement agencies with the help of Fed­ Monday is Memorial Day, and we will provements in local law enforcement and eral funds. not be in session. criminal justice. This legislation, title I I would like to outline for the benefit Tuesday there is scheduled for con­ of the Safe Streets Act, will expire on of my colleagues the provisions of my sideration H.R. 6912, Par Value Modifi­ June 30, 1973. Although its intentions legislation: cation Act, under an open rule with 1 were commendable, the 1968 legislation First. A State is automatically en­ hour of debate. and its subsequent modifications have titled to Federal funds if it files a com­ Wednesday there are scheduled: proved in practice to be an administra­ prehensive plan for the improvement of H.R. 5857, National Visitors Center tive fiasco. law enforcement and criminal justice. Amendment, under an open rule with Federal funds are simply not being for­ Second. To qualify the plan must meet 1 hour of debate; warded to the State and local govern­ certain procedural requirements de­ H.R. 5858, John F. Kennedy Center ments quickly enough to be effective in signed to: First, encourage the partici­ maintenance funds, under an open rule the fight against crime. Tieups in fund­ pation of local governments and the pub­ with 1 hour of debate: and ing are caused by the unwieldly admin­ lic in the formulation of the plan; sec­ H.R. 6830, International Center for istrative structures both at the Federal. ond, insure monitoring and evaluation of Foreign Chanceries, under an open rule and State level. One large city has com­ program effectiveness; and third, prevent with 1 hour of debate. plained that it must go through at least waste and mismanagement through pub­ For Thursday and the balance of the 190 administrative steps for each of the lic accountability and tight fiscal con­ week there are scheduled: 100 grants a year it receives from its trols. H. Res. 382, disapproving Reorganiza­ State government. Most jurisdictions Third. Localities-counties, villages, tion Plan No. 2; have complained that such redtape towns and cities-apply for funding of H.R. 77, jointly administered trust means that even the most deserving crime control projects from the State. funds for legal services, subject to a rule projeets take from 6 to 12 months to be The State must act on all such applica­ being granted; funded. As a result, in State tions within 60 days. H.R. 6458, Emergency Medical Services alone, only 15 percent of the funds made Fourth. High crime areas-rural, sub­ Act, subject to a rule being granted; available for fiscal year 1972 and only urban or urban-are automatically en­ H.R. 7724. biomedical research, sub­ 56 percent of the funds for 1971 had been titled to yearly grants from the State if ject to a rule being granted; spent by the middle of 1972. such areas prepare a comprehensive plan H.R. 7357, Railroad Retirement Act To cope with the redtape, States and to control crime and meet procedural re­ Technical Amendment, subject to a rule localities are forced to invest 50 percent quirements similar to those applicable - being granted; and to 100 percent of the grants received to to the State. H.R. 7806, health programs extension, obtain and administer grant awards. Fifth. Funds are distributed under this subject to a rule being granted. The Office of Management and Budget act by the Federal Government to the This announcement is made with the has indicated that 5 percent to 10 per­ States on a formula based one part on usual reservation that conference reports cent investment is an appropriate figure. population and two parts on crime rates. may be brought up at any time and any Surely any legislation revising Federal High crime areas would also receive a further program will be announced later. support for State and local law enforce­ larger share of State funds since States ment efforts must attack this critical must distribute its funds to them on a problem of administrwtive mire and similar formula. FIGHT TO CONTROL CRIME IS A delay. MATTER OF CONCERN This is a major advancement over ex­ Another difficulty with the existing isting legislation. Most of the money to (Ms. HOLTZMAN asked and was given legislation is that it fails to target crime :fight crime should be spent where most permission to address the House for 1 fighting funds to high crime areas across of the crime occurs-whether it be in minute, to revise and extend her re­ the country. Instead, money is to be spent cities, rural areas, or suburbia. marks and include extraneous matter.) in the same proportion on areas with­ Sixth. Fifteen percent of the funds al­ Ms. HOLTZMAN. Mr. Speaker, this out crime problems as those with such located as special revenue-sharing pay­ week I introduced H.R. 8021, a bill sub­ problems. ments may be spent by the Federal Gov­ stantially revising the way in which the The Law Enforcement Assistance Ad­ ernment on a discretionary basis. Spe­ Federal Government supports State and ministration-LEAA-the agency com­ cial preference, however, must be given local law enforcement efforts. The fight missioned by the existing legislation to to high crime areas that are in need of to control crime is a matter of concern administer the disbursement of Federal additional Federal money and have to everyone in this country and I there­ law enforcement -fund.c;, has been sub­ proven that they can implement effective fore respectfully draw the attention of ject to continuous and widespread criti­ law enforcement programs. my colleagues to this legislation. cism for its f,ailure to monitor and eval­ Seventh. The existing law enforce­ My bill, the Crime Control Revenue uate law enforcement programs, Federal ment education program is maintained Sharing Act of 1973, offers a fresh ap­ funds have been wasted by certain ju­ in H.R. 8021 since this has been widely proach to the use of Federal crime fight­ risdictions on needless ''hardware" ex­ acclaimed as one of the most successful ing funds. First, it gets these Federal penditures. The House Government Op­ efforts developed under the Safe Streets funds quickly to States and localities. erations Committee has reported: Act legislation. By adopting a Federal revenue sharing Tens of mffiions of block grant dollars have Eighth. Excessive expenditures on approach for States and a limited re­ been spent on helicopters, airplanes, auto­ "hardware" are discouraged by limiting venue sharing approach between States mobUes, firearms, ammunition, computer in­ formation systems, communication control the amount of Federal funds to be ex­ and high crime localites, the bill elim­ centers, police radio equipment and a range pended on such purchases to 25 percent ina:tes the present bureaucratic log jam. of other hardware items, often without com­ of their value unless the locality can Second, it encourages States and local­ petitive bidding or prior evaluation. demonstrate to the Federal Government ities to plan, set priorities and develop that more money is justified. Competi­ effective means of controlling crime-­ This problem is aggravated by the tive bidding is also mandated under my from the apprehension of the suspect to procedural delays. It is much easier for proposal. the rehabilitation of the criminal. Third, a request for a tank, for example; to be Ninth. Finally, all levels of Govern­ it requires local and public participa­ processed through the administrative ment would be compelled to monitor and tion in the development of crime con­ mire than a sophisticated proposal for evaluate their programs carefully in or­ trol plans and insures careful evalua­ court reform. Hence, there is an incen­ der to continue to receive Federal tion of all plans and programs funded. tive to apply for the former rather than moneys. Fourth, it targets Federal funding to the the latter. Tenth. A civil liberties provision is in­ areas-whether urban, suburban or Another major shortcoming of the ex­ cluded that would prevent the use of rural-that need it most. And, finally, isting legislation is that it has failed to Federal funds for the collection and dis­ it insures that in our effort to control provide sufficient safeguards for individ- semination of surveillance data that is 16878 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD- HOUSE May 24, 1973 not already a matter of public record by Graham. While I certainly wish him the President, Secretary-Treasurer, and Inter­ law enforcement agencies. Violation of best in his retirement, his excellent cov­ national Executive Board Member are being this section would subject the offending erage of this body will be greatly missed. held under independent supervision in 12 UMW districts. The remaining districts are party to a civil penalty of up to $20,000 Dillon Graham represents the highest either going to be merged to save operating payable to the individual whose right to standards of journalism--standing in expenses or are under court jurisdiction. privacy had been violated. vivid contrast to the journalistic prac­ Elections in these districts wlll probably take Eleventh. The Executive is specifically tices which Vice President AGNEW and place by the end of the year. Following its precluded from impounding law enforce­ others have condemned. election, each district wlll hold a convention ment funds granted under this legisla­ Like so many men and women of the to draft a district constitution and make working press, he has rendered a service plans to hold elections for the posts of dis­ tion. trict representatives. to truth and to the people which it is After years of struggle by rank-and-file RETIREMENT OF NEWSMAN very difficult to measure. miners, the district elections are a great vic­ DILLON GRAHAM I do not know whether the rewards for tory for trade union democracy. More than such accomplishments on Earth and in any other reform, democracy represents the (Mr. FLYNT asked and was given per­ Heaven are very great, but his retire­ hope for revitalizing the United Mine Work­ mission to address the House for 1 min­ ment years should be enriched by the ers as a mllitant trade union and as a pro­ ute, to revise, and extend his remarks knowledge of a difficult job well done gressive political force. and include extraneous matter.) through the years of reporting. For the district officers who wlll be chosen by the rank-and-file determine union policy Mr. FLYNT. Mr. Speaker, on the 31st It seems to me that there ought to be in the coalfields. of May next, Mr. Dillon Graham, a re­ ·some special corner of Heaven set aside District representatives provide help to porter for the Associated Press, will re­ for such good guys of the press as Dillon rank-and-file Ininers who feel their contract tire after 25 years of service as a Capitol Graham. rights to seniority, wages, job posting, and correspondent for the Associated Press I wish him well in his retirement, but the like have been abridged and who file a and after 44 years of continuous service he will certainly be missed in the House grievance against the company involved. In with AP. Dillon Graham has, during this of Representatives. the past, district representatives were largely time of his 44 years' service, worked in appointments designed to buy off influential the , New York, Charlotte, and rank-and-filers or potential rebels. They owed GENERAL LEAVE nothing to the rank-and-file and rarely Washington bureaus. He has covered fought to protect its interests in grievance Congress since 1948, and his presence has Mr. FLYNT. Mr. Speaker, I ask unani­ cases. As their contract rights were slowly been a pleasant and an effective one in mous consent that all Members may have whittled away coal miners resorted to the and around the House of Represen4;atives 5 legislative days in which to revise and wildcat strikes as their only protection. and in the other body. extend their remarks on the retirement The need to stand for election wlll force Mr. Speaker, in pursuing his reporto­ district representatives to be accountable to of Mr. Dillon Graham. the miners they are supposed to represent rial duties and activities, he has always The SPEAKER. Is there objection to or risk being voted out of office. In the future, _ been comparatively quiet and unassum­ the request of the gentleman from at every step of the grievance process, coal ing. At the same time he has always been ? operators can expect to face rank-and-file extremely effective, courteous, and ac­ There was no objection. miners supported by district representatives curate as he has performed the duties who fight for the man, not give in to the to which he has been assigned in cover­ management. ing the legislative branch of the U.S. ARNOLD MILLER'S STATE OF THE District presidents are the union's leaders UNION MESSAGE in the coalfields. But under previous admin­ Government. istrations, appointed district presidents Mr. Graham and his wife, Gigi, plan

EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS

HOWARD "BO'' CALLAWAY, an election and we repeat it now for his these problems. Due to his efforts Mr. Calla­ SECRETARY OF THE ARMY way wm inherit a smoothly running work with the Army-"Go Bo." machine. Go "Bo" The task now is to work out the final poli­ HON. BO GINN The selection of Georgian Howard "Bo" cies and procedures of the post-Vietnam OF GEORGIA Callaway to assume the duties of secretary period, and to put the Army back into a of the Army was a wise choice. condition of combat readiness. Firm policy IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. Callaway, whose appointment by Presi­ guidelines must be hammered out and inno­ Wednesday, May 23, 1973 dent Nixon was confirmed Thursday, brings vations adopted. Some of the practices the to this post an intimate knowledge of public army employed when the draft was in effect Mr. GINN. Mr. Speaker, the State of and m111tary affairs. A graduate of the United are not compatible with an all-volunteer Georgia. is honored to have one of her States M111tary Academy, Callaway served force. These practices must be modified or most distinguished citizens recently with distinction as a lieutenant during the abandoned. Other practices and traditions nominated, confirmed, and sworn in as Korean war. As a congressman, he repre­ ·must be retained and perhaps expanded. In- sented Georgia's 3rd District as a member of sight and practical experience are needed to the new Secretary of the Army. No better the 89th Congress. In 1966 he ran for gover­ make these fine distinctions. Bo Callaway selection could have been made than nor of Georgia with the slogan "Go Bo." Al­ possesses these qualities. It would be hard that of Howard "Bo" Callaway, a suc­ though he received a majority of the popular to find a better man for the job. cessful businessman, former Congress­ vote his percentage of that vote was not man, dedicated community leader, and large enough to afford him victory. Under beloved citizen and family man. the terms of the Georgia Constitution, it "Bo" Callaway is a good friend of mine was the duty of the General Assembly to EL PASO CELEBRATES ITS lOOTH select a governor under such circumstances. and I welcome him to Washington in this Mr. Callaway was and stm is a Republican, BffiTHDAY important post. I have known of his per­ and the heavily Democratic· Assembly sonal qualities for years and know that awarded the election to his rival, Lester Mad­ he will bring the same dedication and dox. It was during this campaign that people HON. RICHARD C. WHITE intelligence to this task as he has to so throughout our state became aware of the OJ' TEXAS many others. outstanding qualities of this man. He is IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES We all know that the Army faces many articulate, intell1gent, and devoted to duty. Thursday, May 24, 1973 difficult problems but they can be solved These traits are the indispensable prereq.. wsites for anyone who wishes to serve suc­ Mr. WHITE. Mr. Speaker, El Paso­ now as they have been in the past with cessfully as secretary of the Army today. In the major city in the 16th District of proper leadership and integrity in the recent years the Army has suffered several Texas which I have the honor of repre­ work. traumatic shocks. Among these were the senting in the Congress-has just com­ The editor of the Savannah Morning Vietnam experience, drug abuses, and racial tensions. Adding further strains were the pleted a 2-week observation of its lOOth News wrote an editorial for the May 15, birthday. In itself, this anniversary 1973, edition and I submit this editorial elimination of the military draft and the The previous secretary, Robert Froehlke, would not be overwhelmingly noteworthy for inclusion in the REcORD as it does did an admirable job of contending with in a. country which is preparing to cele­ great justice to the stature of ''Bo" Calla­ conversion of the Army to an all-volunteer brate its second lOOth birthday; but it way. He used the slogan "Go Bo" during_ force. is extremely significant when viewed