8540 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD- HOUSE June 21 members of this committee. Our voices were regular proceedings of the United States is a fair sample of the proceedings and the silenced, and we left the committee. Senate. manner of conducting proceedings in the These things occurred during our absence, I do not think we have altogether lived up highest lawmaking body in the world. and I let the public judge in this closing to the dignity and prestige of this body in Mr. Chairman, I can only pledge that in hour whether any Democrat was responsible, which I am honored and privileged to serve. as has been intimated here, for what hap­ I think we could have conducted the hearing the further duties we have to perform here, I pened that necessitated and brought about a little better, and I will take my share of shall try to be as conscientious and as sin­ these proceedings. any responsibility that falls upon us for that. cere and as fair and impartial as I possibly I trust that the American people will not But I would hate for the country to think, can to arrive at a just decision and the judge these proceedings as the best or as the people of the Nation to think, that this proper action to be taken thereon.

The VICE PRESIDENT. The Secre­ p. m.) the Senate adjourned until to­ SENATE tary will call the roll. morrow, Tuesday, June 22, 1954, at 12 The Chief Clerk proceeded to call the o'clock meridian. MoNDAY, JuNE 21, 1954 roll. ENROLLED BILLS SIGNED modity Exchange Act; · making appropriations for the Depart­ H. R. 7434. An act to establish a Natio-nal Mr. LECOMPTE, from the Committee Advisory Committee on Education; _ ments of State, Justice, and Commerce, on House Administration, reported that H. R. 7601. An act to provide for a White and the United States Information that committee had examined and found House · Conference on Education; Agency for the fiscal year ending June truly enrolled bills of the House of the H. R. 8873. An act .making appropriations 30, 1955, and for other purposes, with following titles, which were thereupon -for the Department of Defense and related Senate amendments thereto, disagree to signed by the Speaker:· independent agency. for the fiscal year end· the Senate amendments, and agree to the ing June 30, 1955, and for other purposes; H. R. 2848. An act to amend section 89 of conference asked by the Senate. the Hawaiian Organic Act, as amended; and The SPEAKER. Is there objection to H. R. 9040. An act to authorize cooperative H. R . 3350. An act for the relief of Ralston research in education. the request of the gentleman from Ohio? Edward Harry; [After a pause.] The Chair hears none, H. R. 5840. An act to authorize the Ha­ The message also announced that the and appoints the following conferees: waiian Homes Commission to exchange cer­ ·senate had pa.ssed bills and a concurrent Messrs. CLEVENGER, COUDERT, Bow, tain Hawaiian Homes Commission land and resolution of the following titles, in COON, TABER, ROONEY, PRESTON, SIKES, certain easements for certain privately owned which the concurrence of the House is land; and CANNON. H. R. 8583. An act making appropriations requested: for the Executive Office and sundry inde­ S. 2900. An act to authorize the sale of cer­ pendent executive bureaus, boards, commis­ tain land in Alaska to the Harding Lake CIVIL FUNCTIONS' APPROPRIATION sions, corporations, agencies, and offices for Camp, Inc., of Fairbanks, Alaska, for use as BILit 1955 the fiscal year ending June 30, 1955, and for a youth camp and related purposes; Mr. DAVIS of Wisconsin submitted a other purposes. S. 3487. An act to authorize the Central Bank for Cooperatives and the regional banks conference report and statement on the The SPEAKER announced his signa.. to issue consolidated debentures, and for bill Hawaii. ·Messrs. JENSEN, FENTON, BUDGE, TABER, Those of us who have known and loved KIRWAN, NORRELL, and CANNON. from the Speaker's table and, under the rule, referred as follows: JOSEPH R. FARRINGTON as a friend and S. 3487. An act to authorize the Central colleague through the years of his serv­ DEPARTMENTS OF STATE, JUSTICE, Bank for Cooperatives and the regional banks ice here in the House of Representatives to issue consolidated debentures, and for AND COMMERCE, AND THE join today in expressions of deepest sym­ other purposes; to the Committee on Agri­ pathy to his wonderful family in their UNITED STATES INFORMATION culture. bereavement. AGENCY APPROPRIATION BILL, S. Con. Res. 89. Concurrent resolution to It is not for us to question divine 1955 authorize the printing of additional copies of Senate report on Internal Revenue Code providence, but to reconcile ourselves to Mr. CLEVENGER. Mr. Speaker, I of 1954; to the Committee on House Ad~ the will of an almighty wisdom which ask unanimous consent to take from the ministration. prevails over the destinies of men. 8542 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD- HOUSE June 21 As the Delegate from Hawaii, JoE FAR­ quickly, the name of JOE FARRINGTON Will Farrington family and the residents of RINGTON served his people with high dis­ lead all others as the one chiefly respon­ Hawaii, the islands he loved so much, tinction. sible for the victory. He kept the lights and for which he had worked and fought. No man could have fought with great­ of hope burning when most people would Mr. COLE of New York. Mr. Speaker, er diligence for a purpose; no man could have become discouraged. one of the finest men I have ever known have accepted setbacks and frustrations In the death of JOE FARRINGTON the has left us and I am filled with a great with better grace. House has lost an able Member, Hawaii sense of loss. In knowing JoE FARRING­ To achieve statehood for the islands a fearless champion, and our country TON I have been enriched and inspired. was to have been JoE FARRINGTON'S a truly great American. His great talents are well known to his crowning achievement in the Congress of To Mrs. Farrington and the other associates in Hawaii; the respect in the United States. members of the family we extend our which he is held by his colleagues in the All of us stand in sorrow that his deepest sympathy in their hour of sor­ Congress is supreme; his genuine friend­ dream could not have been a reality row. liness and gentleness, his cordial smile, while he was yet with us. Mr. TABER. Mr. Speaker, JoE FAR­ his soft words, his tolerant understand­ It is a matter of satisfaction to me RINGTON was one of the most lovable men ing and sympathy are the hallmarks of that it was my privilege as majority I have ever known. A hard worker, sin­ a real friend. Though I shall miss Joe leader in the 80th Congress to program cere, and passionately devoted to the immensely I am better because he lived. and to support legislation which would Hawaiian people he made a deep and My deepest sympathy goes to his lovely have brought Hawaii into the Union of lasting impression on this House. wife and family. States. Our deepest sympathy goes out to his Mr. DAWSON of Utah. Mr. Speaker, The fa\·orable vote for the statehood widow and children. I join with my colleagues in expressing bill in that Congress was in large meas­ Mr. BEAMER. · Mr. Speaker, it was a deep personal loss in the passing of our ure a testimonial to the respect and my privilege to become acquainted with good friend, JOE FARRINGTON. admiration of the membership of this JOE FARRINGTON before I became a Mem­ No man could have more ably repre­ body to an able and congenial colleague. ber of the Congress. I have relatives and sented the Territory of Hawaii than has Again in this Congress we have seen many friends in the Hawaiian Islands JOE FARRINGTON. His efforts on behalf the House respond with favor to the where I have visited several times. On of his constituents have taken him far idea of statehood for Hawaii. And again these trips I learned that JoE FARRINGTON beyond the usual line of duty. The we must pay fitting tribute to the per­ was loved, revered, and respected by the fight he had waged over the years for sistent and effective work done by JoE people who live in that paradise of the Statehood for Hawaii can hardly be FARRINGTON for the cause which meant so Pacific. equaled, and no doubt contributed to the very much to him and to the people he On one occasion last year a cousin condition which resulted in his death. was sent here to setve. of mine. P. C. Beamer, of Hila, Hawaii, · It is to be regretted that he could not To say that we will miss him here in and I had lunch With JOE FARRINGTON have lived to see the fulfillment of his in the House dining room. The discus­ cherished dream. The monument which this Chamber is an understatement. JoE sion at that time centered in great part FARRINGTON will be sorely missed by all Joe has left will forever stand as a sym­ on his life's ambition, to make Hawaii bol of his greatness. who knew him as a cheerful, kind friend a State in this great country and to con­ and a loyal, completely dedicated Amer­ Betty and Joe, through their un­ tinue to contribute to its welfare. I sup­ bounded hospitality, have gathered about ican. ported the legislation that was designed them a host of friends who will not for­ His untimely passing gives us further to accomplish this result. One of the occasion to reflect soberly on the heavy get their generosit:y and kindness. To deepest regrets on this occasion is the Betty and the people of Hawaii we ex­ burdens of public office in these difficult fact that JOE FARRINGTON, the delegate tend our deepest sympathy. times. froin Hawaii, will not be here to see Ha­ Mr. HOEVEN. Mr. Speaker, I was We honor JOE FARRINGTON in the waii made a member of the Union of grieved to learn of the sudden passing of knowledge that he gave his very best as the United States. my good friend and colleague, JosEPH long as life remained. No man can do · Perhaps his wish will be fulfilled by RIDER FARRINGTON. He and I came to more. the memory and influence that the great Congress together over 12 years ago, and Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent omnipotent God of all races will cause we immediately developed a ripe friend­ that all Members may extend their re­ to be his greatest memorial. ship which lasted throughout the years. marks at this point in the RECORD. In behalf of so many friends and in Some people even said we looked alike The SPEAKER. Is there objection to behalf of the many Hawaiians that I and on more than one occasion each of the request of the gentleman from In­ have been privileged to know, I express us has been mistaken fOT the other. diana? a profound sympathy at the passing of JoE FARRINGTON was a great American. There was no objection. a sincere friend, a genuine American, a Quiet in speech and demeanor, he never­ The SPEAKER. It was with great loyal Hawaiian, and a profound legis­ -theless made his voice heard through­ sorrow the Members of the House heard lator. And so I say, "Aloha, Joe.'' out his service in the Congress. He was the sad news of the death of JosEPH R. Mr. SCRIVNER. Mr. Speaker, no influential and highly respected by his FARRINGTON, Delegate from Hawaii. A words of mine can lessen the load of sor­ colleagues. Many a vote was cast in the man of exceptional personality, of row upon us today; however, I join my House of Representatives for Hawaiian rugged honesty, and high patriotism, he colleagues today in expressing my sor­ statehood because JoE FARRINGTON was served his constituency in Congress with row. the author of the bill. He devoted the ability and distinction. To know JoE JoE FARRINGTON was a tireless fighter last several years of his life in an inten­ FARRINGTON was to love and respect him. for statehood; he was a genial host, a sive drive for statehood for the islands, JOE FARRINGTON Will always be remem­ fine friend, and a Christian gentleman. and the Hawaiian people never had a bered as one who led with fine ability On the threshold of victory for state­ more zealous advocate for that cause the fight to bring statehood to his be­ hood, his joy in living had been greatly than JOE FARRINGTON. I know the people loved Hawaii. And as this fight ap­ enhanced by the birth, last week, of a of Hawaii appreciate his efforts in their proached a point where victory is just new grandson, Joseph Farrington Rich­ behalf. Mr. FARRINGTON was dreadfully ahead, it is tragic to see the leader ardson. disappointed at the turn of events which stricken. JOE FARRINGTON did not live Although JOSEPH FARRINGTON is no at the time of his passing seemed to indi­ to see the consummation of his dreams longer with us he will live on in his cate that statehood could not be achieved and hopes of many years. But his part family and, of course, he :will be with at this session of the Congress. It is to in the fight for statehood and his tre­ us forever in our memories. be regretted that he could not have lived mendous aid never will be underesti­ So, to Delegate FARRINGTON, as he goes long enough to see his hopes fulfilled as mated. Statehood would not be as close to his life hereafter we can say to him they most surely will be fultllled in the as it is except for his tireless efforts. as he so often said to us "Aloha." As days that lie ahead. I have lost a good When victory comes, and it will come our hea1·tfelt sympathy goes out to the and trusted friend but take consolation 1954 CONGRESSIONAL- RECORD~ HOUSE 8543 - in the fact that JoE FARRINGTON served have lost a very warm• . true, and trusted · character, for his ability,· and for his well his day and generation. My lif'e has friend. capacity for friendship. been enriched because I knew him. Back in 1944 both of us were on the I have long admired him and have had Mrs. Hoeven joins me in extending our old·Military Affairs Committee. The late a genuine affection for him. deepest sympathy to Mrs. Farrington Secretary of War, Henry Stimson, re­ He will be greatly missed by his many and all members of the family. quested that as many of the committee friends on both sides of the aisle who Mr. BELCHER. Mr. Speaker, it came as could find it convenient to do so visit have been privileged to serve with him to me as a terrible shock, of course, when the European theater of war. On here. I learned of the passing of my good Thanksgiving Day of that year we left I join in heartfelt sympathy to the friend and colleague, JoE FARRINGTON. Washington by air and spent a month members of his family and to all those Throughout the years that I have served visiting the different commands and went close to him. here in Congress, Joe and I have been just as near the front as possible. Mr. SIMPSON of Illinois. Mr. Speak­ very close friends. Just the other day I As we were making preparations to er, every man, woman, or child who knew had a feeling that he was not well, but leave the country, Joe and I met at the JoE FARRINGTON regrets his passing. He certainly I did not realize the end was so State Department where we were ful­ was a lovable, likable friend of all. I near. JoE FARRINGTON was a great rep­ filling the requirements of military came to Washington with him 12 years resentative of his people. He fought long travel. We found that we were born in ago. I feel that I knew both Mrs. Far­ and hard to obtain statehood for his the same year-1897. As a matter of fact rington and Joe as well as I knew any­ beloved Hawaii. It certainly is a shame we were almost the same age. In the one. In these past, pleasant 12 years that he had to go before his dream was years which have followed Joe never of association with him, I never knew realized. The tremendous effort he put failed to mention as we met that we were Joe to hold any rancor in his heart. At forth to obtain statehood probably has­ living in the spirit of '97. times, he probably had reason to. tened his untimely death. I knew at that time, 10 years ago, that In my opinion, JOSEPH RIDER FARRING­ To his good wife and all the members his heart had been damaged. Our trip TON gave his life to the Hawaiian Islands of his family we tender our sincerest abroad was a most difficult one. We and statehood. Mr. Speaker, that could. sympathy. They have lost a great hus­ faced mud, rain, and snow and lived just have been the way he wanted it. There band and father. Hawaii has lost a fine as the troops did. is no doubt but what he knew that his servant, and the Nation has lost a great The s~nior member of our group was tenure on earth was limited. Because of statesman. the late Matt Merritt, of New York. He ill health, he could have taken the easy Mr. JENKINS. Mr. Speaker, JoE FAR­ fell ill in France and it was necessary for way and retired. He could have spent· RINGTON enjoyed a peculiar distinction in him to remain there for many weeks. the rest of his days quietly, with his that he served as we all did, yet he did Not too long after his return he passed family and island friends. He could not have the right to vote. I had occa­ a way. The Secretary to Chief of Staff have enjoyed climate and home with sur­ sion several times to tell him that there George Marshall was left in Italy because roundings second to none. He was not was no question but that his ability and of illness. compelled to stay in Washington, with fine character and his friendly disposi­ This venture took so much out of all of its strife and turmoil. No, Mr. Speaker, tion had done much for his constituency. us that it was sometime after we returned Joe took not the easy method, but the I talked with him once with reference to the country that any of us felt physi­ hard. To me, talking to him as I did to the matter that was dearest to his cally normal. Throughout all of that many, many times, I feel JOE FARRINGTON heart-statehood for Hawaii, and I told ordeal I was surprised at the fortitude would rather have gone down as he did, him that I was sure that a number of the and physical endurance JoE FAR~ING­ fighting. He fought for what he con­ Members of Congress were going to vote TON displayed under adverse circum­ sidered with many others, a just cause. for statehood for Hawaii just because of stances. He proved a delightful travel Joe would rather have had it that way his popularity. companion. He was ever thoughtful of than to become a burden because of ill JOE FARRINGTON was noble, capable, others, a gentleman of the highest order, health. This does not ease the burden. honest, and beloved. His wife and fam­ interested in everything that he wit­ on his family left behind. They can, in ily will always have the assurance that nessed and genuinely concerned about the years to come, be proud of his never­ he was a man among men. I extend to our troops in the field. ending work for Hawaii, for his sacrifice them my most sincere sympathy. · He was very attentive to his duties in which he did not live to see fulfilled. Mr. ZABLOCKI. Mr. Speaker, it was the House. Though not a voting Mem­ The people of Hawaii, whom he repre­ a deep shock for me to learn of the ber his attendance record was very high. sented, can be equally proud. All can untimely passing away. of the distin­ The son of a distinguished father he car­ truthfully say, "Well done, thy good guished Delegate from Hawaii, the Hon­ ried on the effort to obtain statehood for and faithful servant." To the last he orable JOSEPH R. FARRINGTON. Hawaii with persistence, intelligence, His loss will be felt keenly not only by fought a good fight. Even when JoE FAR­ sincerity, and confidence. Now that his RINGTON was called for the last time, he the people of Hawaii, but by his col­ fond hope seems just around the corner leagues in this House as well. He was a was in his office Saturday afternoon it is saddening to think that he will not working, working in preparation for man of principle, devoted entirely to the be able to witness its accomplishment. cause of his people. In the death of Surely his efforts will be appreciated .by furthering statehood's cause. Delegate FARRINGTON, Hawaii lost an able those he served so well. There is some Many, many Washington days are and experienced champion. divine reason for his having been taken rugged. Saturday, June the 19th was In the course of our service in this at this particular moment. This is not a too rugged, and it took its toll. The price great lawmaking body, I had the oppor­ matter for us to question. We can re­ of that toll was too high. Now that the tunity to work with Delegate FARRINGTON member him gloriously in our hearts. To toll is taken over and above the call ot and to learn to know and to appreciate his bereaved family all of us extend our duty, we are left to wonder, never know­ him. He was farsighted and under­ deepest sympathy and love. ing who will be next. standing, and he richly deserved the re­ Mr. WIGGLESWORTH. Mr. Speaker, Mr. Speaker, Edgar Guest's poem en­ spect of his colleagues. I want to add just a word of tribute to titled "At the Last," seems fitting: To the members of his family, I wish our departed friend and colleague, JoE AT THE LAST to convey my deepest sympathy in their FARRINGTON. bereavement. May they find some con­ There is so little to be said solation in the thought that all of us An Army officer in World War I, a Within the presence of the dead. share in their loss, and in the hope that newspaper reporter, editor, publisher, Altho so calm and still they lie, member of the Hawaiian Senate for 8 They know what friends are standing by;_ the Almighty Creator, who watches over Whose eyes are filled with tears, and who the affairs and endeavors of man, will years, Delegate to the Congress for 12 Have hurried in their tasks to do. grant him eternal rest. years, the able representative of the peo­ The years have taught them all these Mr. DAVIS of Tennessee. Mr. Speak­ ple of Hawaii, the champion of Hawaiian things- er, in the passing O! JOE FARRINGTON I .statehood, he will be remembered for his Who heeds the doorbell when it rings. 8544 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD- HOUSE June. 21 Who is the first to come and stay trict he serves. Every detail of Hawai­ in the United States Arm¥, receiving his And kneel beside the bier and pray ian life, economic, social, and govern­ commission as second lieutenant. Hon­ They know whose hands the flowers arranged mental, was a matter of great ·interest to orably discharged in December of that And if they didn't t'would be strange. the Delegate from Hawaii. He was an year, he took his degree from Wisconsin If love had prompted us to give Devoted service while they lived able advocate. He won many friends for University. His thoughts turned to jour­ They know that we will carry on the Territory he serves. nalism, and he made his entry into a And still be true altho' they're gone. The progress that has been made to­ newspaper career as a reporter in Phila­ They know we'll do the last sad tasks ard statehood for Hawaii is a tribute to delphia. This was followed by his serv­ Which love or friendshi-p ever asked tlie perseverance of its Delegate to Con­ ing in turn as reporter, managing editor, There is so little to be said gress. His own earnest convictions on and publisher of the Honolulu Star­ Within the presence of the dead. the subject of statehood sold many oth­ Bulletin. In 1934 he began the long and For always in the lonely room, Made lovely by a bower of bloom, ers who would otherwise have been cold honorable career in public life as a mem­ Their peaceful faces seem to say or indifferent toward the proposal. I ber of the Territorial senate. Eight ..I knew that you'd be here today." deeply regret that his passing occurred years later he ran successfully on the when the dream of statehood was so Republican ticket as Delegate to Con­ Mr. HORAN. Mr. Speaker, all of us close to a reality. gTess . . Here he served year in and year have lost a kind friend. JOE FARRINGTON The friendships we make here in Con­ out wisely, faithfullY, devotedly. His was one of the most unselfish men I ever gress are one of the rewards for service heart, of course, was set upon the admis­ knew. He lived for others. here. I count myself fortunate to have sion of his beloved islands to the Union, With you, I would like to see the Ha­ known and worked with a great many and for that cause }1e dedicated all of his waiian statehood bill enacted into law fine men here in the House of Represent­ great ability and energy. as a fitting monument to 6ur departed atives. I will always consider it an es­ It is said that he did not live to greet colleague. It was his life's ambition, and pecial honor to have had so long an asso­ the new State of Hawaii, but his work its passage would place a belated yet ciation with Mr. FARRINGTON. was really done. To him, more than to worthy epitaph upon a glorious record. My deepest sympathies go out to Mrs. anyone, the people of his lovely home­ Mr. MACK of Washington. Mr. Farrington and family. land will owe their eventual statehood. Speaker, someday soon, I expect, a new · Mr. BENNET!' of Florida. Mr. Meanwhile, we, like the Hawaiian people, star, the 49th, will be added to our Na­ salute his memory with reverence, affec­ tion's ftag. That new star, it will be said, Speaker, in the passing of Delegate JOSEPH R. FARRINGTON, this country has tion, and very great esteem. We shall is for the State of Hawaii. lost a true statesman and we in this not forget this noble colleague. To me and to all Members of Congress House have lost a treasured personal Mr. ROONEY. Mr. Speaker, I was that new star somehow will stand for friend. He was a tireless worker for his indeed profoundly shocked yesterday to JOSEPH R. FARRINGTON, the Delegate from constituents in the beautiful islands of learn of the sudden passing of our dear Hawaii, who died Saturday, for to him, the Territory of Hawaii and a tireless friend and distinguished colleague, the more than anyone else, will belong the worker for all of America. He was a Honorable JosEPH RIDER FARRINGTON, credit for bringing Hawaii into the good husband and father and a fine, Delegate to the House of Representatives Union. Christian gentleman. I feel that my from Hawaii. JOE FARRINGTON, since entering Con­ life has been much richer because I knew When I originally became a Member gress, worked unceasingly for statehood him as a friend. May God bless his soul of the House of Representatives and was for his beloved Hawai which, I hope, will and gi~e merciful comfort to his loved assigned to my first committee I had the be voted before the end of this session. great pleasure of serving with JoE FAR­ The greatest regret of all of us when ones. Mr. GROSS. Mr. Speaker, it is most RINGTON on the House Committee on Mil­ statehood comes will be that Delegate itary Affairs and in the fall of 1944 we JOE FARRINGTON did not live long enough difficult for me to reconcile myself to the sudden death of our colleague, the Hon­ were among the members of a group to see his dream of statehood for his be­ representing that committee on an offi­ loved islands realized. Ol'able JOSEPH R. FARRINGTON. Through our association as members cial and hazardous visit to the Western JoE FARRINGTON was a great, an able, and Italian battlefronts. As the result and a courageous legislator. He was a of the House Interior and Insular Affairs Committee, I came to know Mr. FARRING­ of this harrowing experience, I had an chee:rful, kindly, friendly, generous, and early opportunity to know Joe quite in­ lovable man who made friends by being TON and respect him. Although he was intensely loyal to the Territory of Ha­ timately. He and I soon came to be very a good friend to others. Few men possess good friends. JOE FARRINGTON'S great Capacity for mak­ waii, and fought unceasingly and hard ing friends. Few ever have as many for statehood, his method of reaching Through all the years of our personal friends as he did. that objective was one of courteous, de­ friendship and association I learned on termined persuasion based upon the countless occasions, the true warmth of Once, in a speech for Hawaiian state­ his heart and the kindliness of his spirit. hood, I said I hoped to see Hawaii voted facts as he evalued them. statehood and JOSEPH R. FARRINGTON It will not be easy for the Territory He loved his fellow man and was ·deep­ elected the first Senator from that new of Hawaii to find another Delegate as ly admired and loved by his legions of 49th State. The second part of that capable, efficient, and esteemed as our friends. He was steadfast in his devo­ hope, now, never can be realized, but in late colleague and friend. tion to his duties and his foremost in­ the hearts of his colleagues and asso­ Mr. Speaker, I join with others who terest, of course, was the cause of Ha­ ciates who knew him best JoE FARRING­ have spoken this afternoon in mourning waiian statehood. It is a great pity that TON always will be the first citizen of the untimely death of the Honorable he did not live to see statehood for Ha­ Hawaii, the citizen whose work added the JOSEPH R. FARRINGTON and in extending waii become a reality. Over the years, 49th star to Old Glory. sincere condolences to his widow and he worked hard and diligently and won Mr. D'EWART. Mr. Speaker, it has other members of the family. many friends for Hawaiian statehood in been a privilege during the past 9 years Mr. LONG. Mr. Speaker, today we this body which resulted in the passage to know and work with Hon. JosEPH R. mourn. In the sudden death of JosEPH of this legislation during the 1st session FARRINGTON. I feel a great sense of loss RIDER FARRINGTON, the beautiful islands of the present Congress. It will be a in the knowledge that this companion­ he so worthily represented have lost a lasting monument to his memory. ship has come to an end. stanch and true friend-indeed one The people of Hawaii and the Nation As a member of the Committee on In­ might say, a father. ' deeply mourn JoE FARRINGTON's passing terior and Insular Affairs, working with Born in this city in 1897, he was edu­ and all his colleagues here in the House the problems of the Territory of Hawaii, cated at Punahou Academy in Honolulu of Representatives are today deeply sad­ I was always impressed with Mr. FAR­ and at the university of Wisconsin, dened upon the loss of such a fine legis­ RINGTON's ability. I doubt that any where he was the roommate of Philip La lator and faithful friend. I have lost a Member of the House has a more thor­ Follette, afterward Governor of Wiscon­ respected, kindly friend and shall al­ ough and complete knowledge of the dis- sin. In his senior year, 1918, he enlisted ways cherish his memory. 1954·. CONGRESSIONAl; RECORD- HOUSE 8545 His good wife, his son- and daughter It was but a few days before his death to JOE- FARRINGTON. Joe and I were and his sisters-have my deepest sympa-. that I stopped him on the :floor tO as.. freshmen Congressmen together, elected thy in their sad bereavement. sure him that out of deference to the to the 78th Congress and coming here in Mr. JAVITS. Mr. Speaker, I join so renewed request of President Eisenhower January 1943. many of my colleagues in the expression for statehood for Hawaii and also out We were sworn in together just a little of deepest condolences and sympathy for of my personal regard for the Delegate. over a year after the infamous sneak Mrs. Farrington and the familiy of our from Hawaii I had determined to cast attack on Pearl Harbor. The people of dear colleague, JOE FARRINGTON. · The my vote in his favor should the question Hawaii were living in fear with the finest memorial he would want is Ha­ again come l;>efore us. He thanked me memories of bursting bombs and violent waiian statehood. I shall do everything for my pledge and I am glad that I .an­ death still fresh. I can as one Member to see that this nounced my in~entions while he was still The days were bleak. The Philippines long held dream of JOE FARRINGTON'S is with us. had been lost to Japan. Our Navy had realized in this session. I have never been to that island para­ suffered major defeats. However,. Mr. AUCHINCLOSS. Mr. Speaker, it dise which Joe so pridefully represented Guadalcanal was soon to be invaded and is hard to express one's thoughts about but should future events take me to those conquered. During that time, JoE FAR­ the passing of a friend for whom one golden isles I know that I shall see him RINGTON refused to lose faith. He has always had the highest respect and in the glistening beaches and the stately cheered as the Allies grasped victory affection, and so in the death of JosEPH palms-! shall think of Diamond Head from defeat, but even from victory came R. FARRINGTON it is difiicult to know what as nature's monument to his steadfast sorrow. The Gold Stars all over the to say. loyalty-and I shall hear in the soft cadence of the song of the islands the United States and Hawaii still remain JOE FARRINGTON was elected to Con­ as an everlasting reminder of the cost gress as the Delegate from Hawaii the voice of his people welcoming him home. We pray that they, and especially the of victory. same year I was first elected from New Joe was .one of the few, if not the only Jersey and from the beginning of our members of his family, will let us share friendship I was impressed by the gentle­ their grief and with them keep his mem­ person, who was born in Washington, ness of the man, his sincerity and his ory green. D. C., to be elected to Congress. He was devotion to the service of the people that· Mr. BYRNES of ·wisconsin. Mr. born October 15, 1897, while his parents he represented. He was in every way Speaker, I wish to express my personal were visiting the Capital of the Nation. a gentleman, most considerate of the sorrow in the passing of my friend and Shortly thereafter, they returned to Ha .. feelings of others and he carried on his colleague the Honorable JosEPH FARRING­ waii where Joe received his elementary work in a quiet and unobtrusive manner TON, the Delegate from Hawaii. education at Punahou Academy. Grad­ which indeed was most effective. He He was certainly a friend to all who uating, he came to the mainland to at .. had a host of friends and I can think of knew him. Kindness, tolerance, gra­ tend the University of Wisconsin. no one who did not like him. ciousness, and sincerity marked JoE FAR­ His college education was interrupted His life from the time he graduated RINGTON as a man who was an inspira- as World War I saw him in the service from the University of Wisconsin was tion to us all. · as a second lieutenant in the field ar .. devoted to public service which brought We who come from Wisconsin feel a tillery. Returning, he hung up his rifle him in contact with many different peo­ special loss at his passing because there and completed his education at Wiscon.. ple and gave him a broad vision and an was a bit of Wisconsin in the Delegate sin University. · from Hawaii. He was a graduate of the understanding heart. He served in the In 1920 he married Mary Elizabeth Armed Forces in World War I and later University of Wisconsin. Hawaii and the country has lost one Pruett. They have two children-a was elected to the Senate in the Terri­ daughter, Beverly, who is the wife of Lt. tory of Hawaii. He was elected Dele­ of its finest statesmen. Col. Hugh F. Richardson, of Leaven .. gate to Congress in 1943 where he con­ To JOE FARRINGTON'S family I wish to worth, Kans.; and a son, John, who is at tinuously served until the time of his express my sincerest sympathy. Al­ home. Only last week his daughter death. In the last few years of his life though consolations are small at a time presented him with a grandchild-a he showed his indomitable will and with like this, they can be sure that Joe will boy. Mrs. Farrington was in Leaven­ fine courage carried on his work in the long be remembered with deepest re­ worth, visiting their daughter, when Joe face of a serious heart condition. We spect. passed a way. can all gain comfort and strength from Mr. McGREGOR. Mr. Speaker, I was Joe was a newspaperman. He had his example and his many friends are shocked when I learned of the untimely the characteristics of one-he was better for having known him. death of my friend and colleague, JoE friendly and sincere. He went a long My deep and sincere sympathy goes to FARRINGTON. As the Delegate from Ha­ way in his chosen field-rising from a his wife and two children in this hour waii, Joe, as he was affectionately known cub reporter on a Philadelphia news­ of their grief. to all of us, served his people with honor paper to become publisher of the Hono­ Mr. DAGUE. Mr. Speaker, in the and high distinction. He gave his very lulu Star-Bulletin and Hilo Tribune. He passing of the gentleman from Hawaii best for principles he thought right; he was also a Washington correspondent this House has lost one of its ablest was honest, sincere, and one whose loy .. and the managing editor of "the Hawaiian alty and integrity could not be ques­ Members and the Nation has lost a great newspapers. public servant. To have known JoE FAR­ tioned. The House has lost an able and Joe's first brush with politics came as RINGTON was to have been invigorated by honored Member. To Mrs. Farrington a result of a lynch case-a case which the warmth of his personality and stim­ and the other members of the family we developed into one of the few racial ulated by the soundness of his logic in extend our deepest sympathy. You have flare-ups the islands have ever wit .. matters of public concern. lost a faithful and loving father and nessed. Under the threat of losing some husband and we have lost a loyal friend. of its privileges, Hawaii established a His unswerving loyalty to the people legislative committee and named Joe to he served and his undeviating dedication Our Nation has lost a great American. May God give you guidance in the days be its executive secretary. to their interests commanded for him Two years later, he was elected to his the respect of all those who were privi .. ahead. WE HAVE LOST ANOTHER FRIEND first of two terms in the Territorial sen­ leged to serve with him in this body. ate. In that capacity he distinguished Because of the limitations placed upon Mr. MILLER of Nebraska. Mr. himself as a spokesman for statehood. him by reason of the status of his con­ Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to a Recognizing his persuasive debating stituency one could have expected him very good friend of mine, JosEPH R. qualities as well as his captivating per­ to remain mute on questions upon which FARRINGTON, who passed on to his Maker sonality, he was elected by the people of he could not vote, but not JoE FARRING­ and the land of no return late Saturday Hawaii to represent their cause in Wash­ TON, and the RECORD is replete with his afternoon. It is with a heavy heart and ington. Their choice proved to be an appeals in behalf of all the people. profound sorrow that I must say goodby excellent one. 8546 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD- HOUSE June 21 I was able to watch him closely since Mr. ENGLE. Mr. Speaker, will the Mr. SAYLOR. Mr. S:9eaker, I know we both served on the same committee. gentleman yield? · that not only Members of Congress but He was-most pleased, when the 83d Con­ Mr. MILLER of Nebraska. I yield to all of the ·people in the· United States gress was formed, that I was named the gentleman from California, the rank­ and the great Territory of Hawaii who chairman of the Interior and Insular ing member of the Committee on Interior knew JoE FARRINGTON were shocked when Affairs Committee. This committee was and Insular Affairs. they heard of his passing. It was only to handle the Hawaii statehood bill and · Mr. ENGLE. It was a saddening shock Saturday morning when Joe talked to me lie knew I favored its passage. · to me when I picked up the newspaper with regard to the procedure he was Joe was delighted as the committee Sunday morning and read that our very going to follow during this week con­ reported the bill to the House where dear friend and colleague on our com­ cerning that nearest and dearest to his it quickly passed. He was disap­ mittee for many · years had suddenly heart, namely, statehood for the Terri­ pointed when parliamentary complica­ passed a way. tory of Hawaii. It was interesting to tions slowed up, what I expect to be, final I suspect there is no one in this House note that, beginning in 1903, on 15 dif­ passage of Hawaiian statehood. who has had as much mutual respect ferent occasions, the Territorial Legis­ · However, he was not to be discour­ across the aisle as JoE FARRINGTON. lature of Hawaii has petitioned Congress aged. He had many setbacks. Many Many on this side of the aisle were kindly for statehood. Since 1920, no less than times he had seen one body of Congress disposed to everything he tried to do 53 bills have been introduced providing act favorably, only to see the other fail because of the character that JoE FAR­ for statehood for the Territory of Hawaii. to act. These setbacks served as added RINGTON exemplified. He worked with us But it was not until JOE FARRINGTON came incentives for him to reach his ultimate on the old Committee on Public Lands to the House of Representatives as the goal. Statehood to him meant work, before the establishment of our new com­ Delegate from Hawaii that any postive work, and more work. Others might mittee, the Committee on Interior and action was ever taken. In June 1947 the not have .fought so hard. Insular Affairs, over -which the distin­ House of Representatives passed legis­ Knowing whatever he did in Congress guished gentleman from Nebraska pre­ lation approving statehood for Hawaii. had to be supplemented by action on the sides. We handled many, many bills in­ At that time the vote was 196. to 133. outside he was quick to take his fight volving Hawaii. JoE FARRINGTON was an In 19·50 once agafn the Hawaii state­ to the Republican National Committee. arduous worker for the Territory he hood bill passed the House of Represent­ During the 1952 convention, with his represented. I think it can be truth­ atives. This time it had an overwhelm­ eight uninstructed delegates, he had the fully said that JOE FARRINGTON worked ing vote-262 to 110. Joe was very much Hawaii statehood plank quickly made a himself to death in the service of the disappointed that in that session of the part of the platform. people he represe~ted. It was known Congress the bill bogged down in the During his last 2 weeks, we conferred for a long time to his intimates, and cer­ Senate. However, at the opening of the daily on what more could be done to help tainly to his family, that he was suffer­ 83d Congress he was back here, even him realize his goal-a goal shared by ing from a heart condition which might though at that time he was a very sick many. Conferences with the Senate and some day be fatal. It was only within man, continuing his interest in state­ the White House became more and more the last few weeks in discussing the Ha­ hood for Hawaii. He introduced his encouraging. Now it appears the parlia­ waiian statehood bill and the parlia­ famous bill, H. R. 49, because he firmly mentary complications will be ironed out mentary tangle ip which the matter believed that Hawaii would be the 49th and the President may soon be able to · finds itself, I urged u·pon Joe that he take State in the Union. sign a bill giving statehood for Hawaii. it easy and not work too hard, and that It was my privilege to be chairman of Joe and I shared a mutual confidence he not permit the pressures of the occa­ the subcommittee which handled that that Hawaii would become a State dur­ sion to· affect him adversely, and I bill in the Committee on Interior and ing the 83d Congress. warned him against working too hard at Insular Affairs, and I know that there Joe was a statesman and ardent lover this particular juncture of the case when was no one in Congress more happy than of Hawaii. I doubt if he had any ene­ we knew that he was so close to success, JoE FARRINGTON when that bill was re­ mies. I never heard him speak ill of any and yet seemed to be so far away. I ported favorably, after quite a parlia­ man. He was a gentleman and a scholar. think there is an added note of sor­ mentary procedure, to the full commit­ JoE FARRINGTON will long be remembered row in the passing of JoE FARRINGTON in tee. Then he was happier when it was for his kind disposition and for being that he has passed on before realizing reported by the full committee to the devoted to the cause of Hawaii. his great ambition which was to be here House of Representatives. While the bill was before my commit­ in the House of Representatives when When, on the lOth of March last year, tee, he nursed it as his own baby. He Hawaii joined the Union of States. that bill passed by a vote of 274 to 138, anxiously awaited its passage by the Thus, his struggle for Hawaiian state­ I know that the happiest man in the House. He was elated when it passed the hood which ended so unexpectedly de­ United States that day was JosEPH Senate. He knew that it would only be a prived him of the opportunity to realize FARRINGTON. Then When the bill WaS matter of time before the difference his ambition, but those who worked with sent to the Senate he was delighted when would be ironed out. him in that effort have some solace in it came to the floor. Even though the I sincerely hope that his death will not the fact that on this occasion, we did two bills for Hawaii and Alaska were delay final passage. It is my under­ everything we could in his behalf, and tied together, Joe still felt that it was standing that the people of Hawaii must we equally feel that when and if Ha­ all right, that Hawaii would be the 49th hold a special election to fill the waii becomes a State of the Union, state­ State. When the bill was sent back here vacancy-this will take at least 60 days. hood will be a monument to the life and he was a firm believer that the House Since they will have no one here to spear­ work of JoE FARRINGTON. He was one of Rules Committee would allow this great head the action during the next few the sweetest and kindest and finest men body to work its will, and that that bill weeks, I hope the bill will not lie dormant. I have ever had the privilege of know­ would go to conference. In closing, Mr. Speaker, I know the ing. While this was the great love of JoE people of Hawaii are proud of Joe's ac­ Mr. Speaker, I want to extend my FARRINGTON, he was a great representa­ complishments. They have every reason deepest sympathy to the members of his tive. Many of the bills which he in­ to be for when one reviews his accom­ bereaved family, and to the people of plishments, he can truthfully say, "A job that Territory of Hawaii whom he served troduced in the House of Representa­ well done." so long and faithfully. The Territory tives covering the Territory of Hawaii I extend my sympathy to his wife, the of Hawaii has lost a great Delegate, the showed his keen knowledge of the family, and to his host of friends. I trust American people an outstanding and islands and their many, many problems. divine providence will guide them distinguished leader, and all of us, who As I worked with him, as he would ex­ through the days of sorrow ahead, and knew and loved him, a wonderful friend. plain to me and other members of the give them strength and hope for a Mr. MILLER of Nebraska. Mr. committee who asked, we were able to brighter future, not only for themselves Speaker, I yield to the gentleman from understand his keen knowledge, not only but for the people of Hawaii. Pennsylvania [Mr. SAYLOR]. of the islands but·or the problems which 1954 CON-GRESSIONAL- RECORD- HOUSE 8547 confronted them, and his understanding FARRINGTON. We found that our lives in very sad, indeed, that this wonderful of human beings. many ways had similarities: For in­ man has left us. · In the passing Of JOE FARRINGTON, I stance, he was a graduate-so. was his Hawaii has lost a very able Delegate. know that Congress :-has lost a great wife-of the . University of Wisconsin, Statehood will come to Hawaii. The Member. The people of Haw.aii have where I went to college. We found that only doubt is when. When it does come lost a great friend. But above all .his we were married 5 days apart, and after the one to whom the greatest credit will family has lost a true husband and 25 years had passed we had a joint wed­ be due Will be JOSEPH RIDER FARRINGTON, father. ding anniversary at his house, to cele­ who laid down his life for that result. To the people of the islands I extend brate our silver wedding anniversaries. The_people of Hawaii will give credit for my sympathy. To his family, words .at JOE FARRINGTON was a dedicated indi­ that event to our departed friend. a time like this mean little. I can say Vidual. From 1932 down to the moment Mr. MILLER of Nebraska. Mr. Speak­ that JOE FARRINGTON left to his WidOW of his death he had one cause that· he er, I yield to the gentleman from Iowa and ·his children what money can never espoused continuously: Statehood for [Mr. JENSEN]. buy, that is, ·a truly great name. Hawaii. He had. a very distinguished Mr. JENSEN. Mr. Speaker, I was Mr. MILLER of California. . Mr. father, as has also been mentioned. But shocked beyond words when I learned of Speaker, will the gentleman yield? . all during those years, the 10 years be­ the death of my esteemed friend and col­ Mr. MILLER of Nebraska. -I yield to fore he came to ·Congress and the 12 league, the Honorable JoE _FARRINGTON, the gentleman from California. years he spent in Congress, he was de­ of Hawaii. · Mr. MILLER of - California. Mr. voted to bringing about statehood for My office is just across the corridor Speaker, it was my privilege to serve on Hawaii. On every occasion when the from Mr. FARRINGTO-N'S office . . We have the House Committee on -Territories ·in Hawaii bill was before the House it was been good neighbors for years. the 79th. Congress before the ·new Reor­ my privilege to lend my feeble voice in Not only do I feel the terrific shock ganization Act went into effect: It was a trying to aid Joe accomplish his purpose; and grief at his passing, but the members very high privilege to serve on the Lar­ and also my vote was cast fqr Hawaiia~ of my office force share my grief in losing cade committee, that perhaps made the statehood every time it came to the our good friend and neighbor. most extensive study of statehood for House during my service here. JoE FARRINGTON's efficient office -force Hawaii, when we spent. three very busy I think that'JoE FARRINGTON was .one .of held · him in the very highest esteem. weeks in the islands, going into every the finest individuals I have ever met. They were loyal ·and they loved him be­ nook and corner of them,. holding con­ He was kindly, he was friendly, he was cause he was such a gentle, patriotic tinuous hearings. throughout. I came to broad gaged, he was tolerant, and ·in American of the highest order. know JoE FARRINGTON intimately. He was every way he measured up to what can· We grieve with Mrs. Farrington and my friend. I can appreciate his work. be considered to be an ideal legislator, an her family. . The name "Farrington" is not a new ideal representative in the Congress of · It was my privilege to visit Hawaii one in Hawaii. You will remember that the United States. last fall. Mrs. Jensen met me there on his. distinguished father acted as Gov­ JOE FARRINGTON, I believe, WaS as tol­ my return from a trip around the .world. ernor of the Territory and has left his erant as he was because of the life he We were royally received by Joe and mark on the islands and the island peo­ lived in Hawaii. In Hawaii we have Mrs. Farrington. They were very kind ple. JOE FARRINGTON knew that which every race-the white, the black, the yel­ and courteous to us. They introduced we must all come to know, the mind and low, the brown, and all the intervening us to many of their friends in their temperament of the Asian people and colors; and in part ·through the influence beautiful Hawaii. The people of Hawaii how we can work and live with them. of the Farrington family arid the Far­ respected, loved, and worshiped JoE We need men of JOE. FARRINGTON'S tol­ rington paper, they have lived in har­ FARRINGTON because of his high ideals erance, understanding,-and integrity to­ mony better than any other group of and honesty. JoE FARRINGTON was one day to bring about a better understand­ diverse types of people that I know . of of God's ·noblemen. H~ would not do a ing between the East and West, because anywhere in the world. Joe himself thing that was not honorable, upright truly the future of this country lies in helped bring that about, and he exempli­ and good for the America he so dearly the Pacific basin. We must learn as he fied it here in Congress. ·loved. did to live with the peoples of that area. He had a very devoted and intelligent I know of .the great contribution he Mrs. Jensen joins me in extending wife, and he had two wonderful chil­ our deepest sympathy to Mrs. Farring­ made to the people of Hawaii, just as the_ dren. He was a fine father and a fine gentleman from Pennsylvania has told ton and her fine family, and say to them, husband. As I say, by every yardstick I that we know the same merciful God ·YOU.. . , know he measured up par excellence not I want to extend my sympathy to his who beckoned their loved one to his only in his official life but also in his heave_nly home will give them comfort family and friends, but particularly to private life. It is very tragic to me that his family, for we know the loss they and strength to bear the great loss they the one aim that he had for 20 years and have sustained. have sustained. devoted most of his life to accomplishing JOE FARRINGTON more than anything Aloha, JOE FARRINGTON. was frustrated by the sudden death of God rest his soul. else represented the spirit of Hawaii. I this wonderful man. am sure that if he were here now he Mr. MILLER of Nebraska. Mr. would want no trite tiresome farewells We send our sympathy to the family; Speaker, I yield to the Delegate from said to him. He would be content with in fact, we saw them last night, and also Alaska [Mr. BARTLETT]. to his children. It happens that his Mr. BARTLETT. Mr. Speaker, the a poignant "Aloha." daughter just had a baby and will not be Mr. MILLER of Nebraska. Mr. ·able to be present for a few days to con­ cause he espoused and led was not won Speaker, I yield to the gentleman from in his lifetime but when it is, as surely California [Mr. JOHNSON]. sole her mother. and her brother. Men it will be, the name of JosEPH RIDER like Mr. FARRINGTON, in my opinion, are FARRINGTON will be forever linked with Mr. JOHNSON , of California. Mr. examples for all of us to follow. Speaker, it was with a very sad heart; Hawaii statehood. In the search for it that I read the news of the passing of He was never bitter or angry at any­ and the striving for it he was as a mis­ JOE FARRINGTON; but it was not a sur­ one. He was worshiped by the Members sionary; he was a dedicated man who prise to me. In 1944, to my personal of the House of Representatives. I know even as he · passed from this world saw knowledge, JOE FARRINGTON had a very numerous Members of the House who near the victory for which he so long bad heart attack; and again later in the ·voted consistently against the Hawaiian had labored. gymnasium twice I was present when he statehood bill, but every one of them ad­ I find it difficult to speak here of the had a heart attack, and one time I took mired JoE FARRINGTON for his character, death of one with whom I had such a him home. ability, and tolerance. close professional association, and for JOE FARRINGTON was the second man I · To me he was a model legislator. He whom I had such keen admiration and met ·when I came to Congress; the first espoused his cause with intelligence, sense of friendship. We all knew, of man was Earl Michener, then I met JoE with ability, and without rancor. It is course, that JoE FARRINGTON was not a 8548 CONGRESSIONAL -RECORD--HOUSE June 21 well man but only last week I thought held him here, he knew when and how chiseling on that great surpassingly he looked far better than he had for to lighten a situation. In all of this Mrs.­ beautiful building because of the dust many months. Indeed, I commented on Farrington was always at his side to from their own chi~eling , they never saw this to my office staff only last Friday assist with companionship and wise the completed structure. afternoon after returning from the counsel. Their popularity came natu­ So it is here. JOE FARRINGTON never making of a recording for later broad­ rally and always seemed so right and lived to see the great work which is about casting in Alaska on a program where proper for those who in the Nation's to be accomplished as a result of his JOE FARRINGTON had been good enough Capital represented the friendly Ameri­ labors. So we are all laborers in the to be my guest. That occasion was typi­ can islands of the Pacific. . great cause of building this great Repub­ cal of him; busy as he was, he had given Every last one {)f us here will miss JoE lic as the leader of the world. willingly of his time so that I might FARRINGTON. He was an outstanding My heartfelt sympathy goes out to Mrs. interview him on this program. man. For me, as a fellow Delegate, there Farrington and his wonderful family, his Back in 1945 when I first came to this will be a void which never can be rightly legion of friends here and in Hawaii. great body, JOE FARRINGTON had already tilled. All Alaskans who knew him came Mr. MILLER of Nebraska. Mr. Speak­ been a Member for 2 years. I can never to admire and respect him. His was the er, ·I yield to the gentleman from Illi­ forget the aid and comfort he gave the voice of informed counsel, of experience. nois [Mr. ARENDS]. newcomer. That was the start of an JoE FARRINGTON was a great man of a Mr. ARENDS. Mr. Speaker, words do association which has continued close great people. To Mrs. Farrington and not express the great loss I feel with the through the years and the memory of those closest and dear est to Joe, I should untimely passing of our friend and col­ which I shall always treasure. like to take this opportunity to express league, JOE FARRINGTON.· He was indeed The attainment of statehood for Ha­ my profoundest sympathy. To the peo­ an able legislator, and he had few equals waii was always first and foremost with ple so many miles away whom he rep­ as a real gentleman-kind, gracious, JOE FARRINGTON. He worked for it, he resented ·so well, I say his like will not courteous. . fought for it, he pleaded for it; in season walk soon among you again. A leader The one thing, more than anything and out of season it was uppermost in has fallen in the heat of battle at the else, close to Joe's heart was statehood his mind· and in his activities. The goal threshold of victory. for Hawaii. He worked tirelessly for its which he sought was often near, but Mr. MILLER of Nebraska. Mr. Speak­ accomplishment. Hardly a day passed never closer than at the time life ceased er, I yield to the gentleman from New that he did not speak to me as to the for him. York [Mr. REEDJ. importance of securing action on Ha­ A realistic man and a hard-working ·Mr. REED of New York. Mr. ·speaker, waiian statehood legislation. Unfortu­ one, JoE FARRINGTON did not permit even I am sure that there is not a Member of nately, Joe did not live to see his life's statehood to stand in the way of the the House who did not respect and, I may ambition fully realized. But he has not performance of his day-in-and-day-out say, love JoE FARRINGTON, one of the most worked in vain. One day, in the not too legislative duties. As Delegate from Ha­ wonderful men I have ever known in distant future, Hawaii will be admitted waii he was constantly required to bring my official life. The Nation can ill afford as a State. This will be a monument to bills on many subjects, but chiefly refer­ to lose such a man. JOE FARRINGTON. ring to land and finance, before the Con­ It has been said that that which raises I share the loss felt by the people of gress. And through the years he has a country, that which strengthens a Hawaii. My deepest sympathy goes to had an extraordinarily splendid record country, that which dignities a country, JOE FARRINGTON'S lovely Wife and fam­ in having those bills enacted into law. that which spreads her power, creates ily. It was with a sen~e of ·deep satisfaction her moral influence, and makes her re­ Mr. MILLER of Nebraska. Mr. Speak­ that Delegate FARRINGTON told me Fri­ spected and submitted to, bends the day that only that morning President er, I yield to the gentleman from Puerto hearts of millions, bows down the pride of Rico [Mr. FERN6s-IsERN]. Eisenhower had signed into law six bills nations to her, tbe instrument of obedi­ of which he was the author. ence, the fountain of supremacy, the true Mr. FERNOS-ISERN. Mr: Speaker, it Not only were JOE FARRINGTON'S roots crown and scepter of a nation, is not an was a great shock for me to learn Satur­ firmly imbedded in the Hawaii he loved aristocracy of blood, not an aristocracy day that JOE FARRINGTON had left US. We so well, but all his thoughts and efforts of fashion, not an aristocracy of talent will all sorely miss him. seemed concentrated on the Pacific .is­ only; it is an aristocracy of character·. When I came 8 years ago to this House lands from which he came. The almost This is the true heraldry of men. of Representatives Joe was already here. 12 years he had been in Washington had There is no question but what the life -He was the senior and I the junior of served in no fractional degree to dimin­ of JoE FARRINGTON has raised his coun­ the group of three who jokingly called ish the oneness between him and the try in the eyes of the world. He has ourselves the three cadets. We served people he so faitl)fully and well repre­ strengthened his country and he has together in committee. · It was in ·1947 sented. dignified his country. He has made a that, under the Reorganization Act, for Only a man completely dedicated would great contribution by the useful life he the first time the Delegates from the have remained on in Washington .as has lived that will never die. The influ­ Territories and the Commissioner from Delegate in the circumstances. JoE FAR­ ence of such a life on the youth of the Puerto Rico served together on one com­ RINGTON had business interests in Hawaii land, the Americans of tomorrow, is im­ mittee instead of on two separate com­ which in some measure he had neces­ mortal. He has had a deep and abiding mittes, as it was before. sarily to neglect while serving in the influence on the wonderful people he so Joe was fighting for statehood for House of Representatives. He and his ably represented. I endorse everything Hawaii, as BoB BARTLETT was struggling lovely wife Betty seldom had the op­ that has been said about JoE FARRINGTON. for statehood .for Alaska. Our ambitions portunity to see, much less enjoy, their We sometimes forget we are all laborers for self-government in Puerto Rico did beautiful home in Honolulu. The sacri­ in a great cause in building up and not lead us that way. fices they made in remaining on in strengthening the great Republic under Joe always had a good word of en­ Washington were always apparent to which we live. couragement for me as he had for all his those who knew their situation. But JoE FARRINGTON made a heroic effort to ·many friends. We compared notes and JoE FARRINGTON persevered through al­ exchanged ideas. We understood each most six terms in Congress seeking to give statehood to his people. My sym­ other, and I think· we understood each win statehood for his island constituency. pathy goes out to his wonderful family, other's problems. He visited Puerto Rico They were hard years for him; that I some of whom I saw yesterday. I can that he might know us better. I regret know. They were years of frustration only think as he worked here on this that time was never available to me to of impediments, of disillusionments, of floor so diligently and so ably, of the men repay that visit. vexations. Happily, JOE FARRINGTON was who worked upon the most beautiful Joe has died before Hawaii has been blessed not only with a keen intelligence building in the world, the ancient archi­ admitted to the Union of States. He is but a leavening sense of humor. Very tectural gem, the Parthenon. They were the first of the three cadets to leave the serious indeed about the mission which the men who did the carving and the House. Perhaps in a measure that is an 1954 CONGRESSIONAL .RECORD-·· HOUSE 8549 anticipation of what should properly so many of those who belonged to those is the fight that JOE FARRINGTON made to happen; that there should be no more islands. I never knew such understand­ have the crosses restored in the cemetery Delegates from Hawaii, that there should ·ing, such warmth of friendshi~. As that where our veterans are buried; the be 2 or only 1 cadet in. the House, the dinner ...-vent on, the doors opened out crosses and the Star of David and other 1 from Puerto Rico, because Hawaii next to the terrace, and a native Hawaiian symbols of religion of the veterans who may be represented by voting Members church choir sang Christmas carols. I gave their lives. He was so anxious f<;>r of the House and 2 Senators, with the said also to JOE FARRINGTON last Friday a beautiful memorial there. He was so same situation obtaining for Alaska·: If that there would never be a Christmas anxio·us that the crosses be restored. that happens, and happens soon, and if when the memory of that Hawaiian I saw J'oE FARRINGTON on Thursday it could happen at this session of Con­ evening would not be with me. afternoon. I was talking with one of gress, that would be, yes, a monument to Mr. Speaker, not only did Joe and the telephone boys in the cloakroom, JoE F'ARRINGTON, a very well-deserved Betty Farrington bring their strength Edgar A. Poe, Jr., as he went by, and I · monument, the most appropriate a~d and their understanding and their said, "How are you." The page turned everlasting monument to him who laid friendliness and their passion for their to me and said, "He must be. well and the cornerstone and built most of the islands to Washington, but they built very happy, Mrs. RoGERS, because he superstructure for Hawaiian statehood. in us reciprocally an understanding of . looks so.'' I feel that JOJ!: FARRINGTO~ Mr. MILLER of Nebraska. Mr. their islands and admiration for their perhaps had a subconscious feeling that Speaker, I yield to the gentlewoman purpose and a hunger for the kind of he was going to win not only th~ victory from Illinois [Mrs. CHURCH]. ~ -friendship that the Farringtons knew of life but that he would win statehood _ Mrs. CHURCH. Mr. Speaker, it is how to give. for Hawaii. with a sadness in my heart that I stand I think with understanding sympathy Mr. MILLER of Nebraska. Mr. here today to pay my all too humble of Betty Farrington going back to that Speaker, I yield to the distinguished tribute to JOE FARRINGTON. I think that beautiful home in Hawaii alone. I hope gentleman from Kansas [Mr. HoPEJ. I am particularly moved because for the that the House will forgive me and not Mr. HOPE. Mr. Speaker, like every first time in many weeks, last Friday feel that I grow too personal if I take other Member of the House of Repre­ I chatted with him at the door of the this public occasion to remind her that sentatives, I was profoundly shocked and House restaurant. I told him I thought she will not walk alone; to assure her saddened when I learned of the death that I had never seen him look so well, of my personal faith that anyone who of my friend and colleague, JosEPH R. and he said, "I hav:e never felt stronger.'' has known the kind of strength and love FARRINGTON. . I am glad of something. else about that and security that JOE FARRINGTON built brief conversation: I went on to say to into her life cannot be separated from it It was in 1937 when, as a member of him that I hoped that he knew how even by death. He will walk with her. a congressional committee, I first .met many of us to whom he and Betty Far­ She who breathed also with dedi.cation to JOE FARRINGTON in Honolulu. At. that rington had shown kindness and given his life purpose of statehood for Hawaii­ time he was one of the leaders in the hospitality wished that we might ret_urn who shared his every work and every bit _Territory of Hawaii, . a prominent busi­ it. His face broke into that contagious of play-will find strength in the knowl­ nessman and journalist, and respected by smile and he said, "That is our great­ edge that she will have the opportunity an as a public-spirited citizen. est pleasure." to· ca1:ry on in the same path, as he would · It was but natural,.! think, that some I am sure, Mr. Speaker, that no cou­ wish her to do. She will also find con­ 'time later, when the very able Delegate ple that ever came to Washington from solation, I am sure, froni the knowledge 'from the Territory, Sam King, resigned his position and again entered the mili­ any State or Territory so thorou~hly that he never had to know that he was built themselves into the work and lives to be called from his work and from his tary service of his country, that JoE and hearts of their colleagues. Their family, whom he loved so well. She can FARRINGTON should succeed him. And interest extended far beyond these leg­ take solace, indeed, from the knowledge what a wonderful record he has made, islative chambers. In the Congressional that he went at the full height of his and how well he has met the great re­ Club of which in happier days it was power, surrounded by the friendship of sponsibilities that have confronted him. my pleasure to be president, Betty Far­ us all, and certainly bearing with him All of us who have served with him know rington was at hand-and JoE FARRING­ always the tribute of a grateful Nation of the very gallant and very effective TON with her-to anticipate our needs which loves those who have served her fight that he has made for statehood. rather than just to meet them. And as well. We have admired his ability, his indus­ long as the club stands, into the heart try, and his single-mindedness in this Mr. MILLER of Nebraska. Mr. great fight. How tragic that he could of every member will be built an under­ Speaker, I yield to the distinguished standing of the beauty and strength and not have lived to see his efforts rewarded, Member from Massachusetts [Mrs. as I am sure they will be, and soon. friendliness of Hawaii because of that ROGERS]. wonderful Hawaiian room given to the Our sympathy goes out to his family, Mrs. ROGERS of Massachusetts. Mr. and especially to his devoted wife, who clubhouse by the Farringtons. There Speaker, I was deeply shocked when I has never been a cause in Washington worked so well and loyally with him in. returned to Washington to find that all all his public endeavors. for which we could not go and ask for that COUld die of JOE FARRINGTON had left help from the Farringtons-and we were Mr. Speaker, this morning the Com­ us. I mourn first of all with his beauti­ mittee on Agriculture, of which Mr. never refused. I do not know how we ful, able helpmeet, his wife; then with can get along without them. FARRINGTON was a member during all of his children and all of his family; and his congressional service, passed a reso­ I think particularly of how fortunate then with the Territory of Hawaii, be­ we were last December when we caught lution on his life and work. I ask cause Hawaii has lost its greatest fighter unanimous consent that I may extend the spirit of the Farringtons and of for its cause of statehood. No one knows their home and of their island on our my remarks by including this resolution. but the Hawaiians themselves what he The SPEAKER. Is there objection return trip from the Far East. I sat did for his Territory. No one knows at JOE FARRINGTON'S right at dinner With to the request of the gentleman from what he did for his family. Many of Kansas? them, and I commented on the beauty us in the House know what he did for of his home and in the thoughtfulness There was no objection. US. JOE FARRINGTON did not· work just The resolution follows: with which the Christmas spirit had for his own Territory. He worked for been carried out in the decorations, and everyone of us. I doubt if there is a JOSEPH R. FARRINGTON he said to me, ''You know we are leav­ single Member who ever went to JoE Whereas JOSEPH R. FARRINGTON for 20 years, ing in a few days ourselves for Wash­ as newspaperman and Territorial Delegate, ington and so this_ is really our Christ­ FARRINGTON for help who came away led Hawaii's struggle to reach statehood, and mas dinner." To that dinner there had without it. I know I never did. I never for half that period he sat in Congress aa been invited not only ourselves who asked in vain. the Territory's able spokesman; were there as guests, but their close Mr. Speaker, there is perhaps one Whereas, when and if that goal is attained. personal friends in Hawaii who included thing that some do not realize, and that most of the credit should go to him; 8550 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD--HOUSE June 21

Where.a::;, as a man of culture, dignity, and the islands: ''Aloha. Un~il we meet shocked and saddened yesterday when ability, he became a symbol of Hawaiian hos.:. again." I learned of his untimely death. pitality and charm in the Nation's Capital, I liked JoE FARRINGTON. He was a and h1s life added luster to the Territory and Mr. MILLER of Nebraska. M.r. Speak­ exalted its stature before the United States er, I yield to the gentleman from Penn­ friendly person. I think everyone liked and the world; sylvania [Mr. KE/lRNS]. JOE FARRINGTON WhO knew him. He was Whereas, serving with the House Commit­ Mr. KEARNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise to a genial man. I never met him but what tee on Agriculture, he endeared hi~self to pay my tribute to my great personal he had something pleasant to say. He all its Members: Now, therefore, be 1t friend, a great statesman, a great Amer­ made life happier for all of us. I never Resolved, That the committee has heard ican, JOE FARRINGTON. Today the eulogy heard anyone say an unkind work about with profound sorrow and a sense of deep that iS being paid JOE FARRINGTON, beau­ JoE FARRINGTON and I never heard him loss of the untimely death of JosEPH R. tiful as it may be, may still lack the speak unkindly of anyone. FARRINGTON; and be it further Mr. FARRINGTON was of course intensely Resolved, That the committee express its words and the rhythm and the expres­ sincere sympathy to the widow and other sion of the heartfelt affection that we interested in statehood for Hawaii, which members of the family; and be it further have for JOE FARRINGTON. Men may has been a controversial issue in Con~ R esolved , That the committee clerk com­ come and men may go, but there never gress for many years. There were many n:unicate this resolution to the family of the Will be another JOE FARRINGTON. heated and acrimonious debates on this deceased. The work that he and his lovely wife, subject, but I never saw JoE FARRINGTON Mr. MILLER of Nebraska. Mr. Betty, have done for the island of Ha­ lose his kindly and genial disposition. Speaker, I yield to the gentlewoman from waii is one that will be written in in­ He was always of the same even temper New York [Mrs. ST. GEORGE]. delible pencil for all time to come; and and won many friends for statehood by Mrs. ST. GEORGE. Mr. Speaker, I the monument of statehood which has his friendly approach. also, with my colleagues, was deeply been referred to here so often this after­ The passing of JOE FARRINGTON is a grieved at the sudden passing of JoE noon will be theirs, because they put in great loss not only to Hawaii, which he FARRINGTON. I had known the Farring­ the footings, as we say in the field of loved so deeply and served so faithfully, tons long before I came to Congress construction. but to the entire Nation and to everyone largely through my great friendship for JOE FARRINGTON when he USed to COm­ who knew him personally. We are go­ Mrs. Farrington, with whom I had ment about the Members of the House ing to miss his gracious smile. All of worked for many years in different and his service in this body used to call us have lost a dear friend. My life is it "the most lovely experience I ever richer because of my association with endeavors. JOE FARRINGTON. I admired them both. I think if it is had," because though all did not agree with him on the great issue of state­ To Mrs. Farrington and the family I possible for any outsider to say so, that extend my deepest personal sympathy. I understood how close they were to­ hood, his love for every individual Mem­ ber of this House was something that he Mr. MILLER of Nebraska. Mr. Speak­ gether, how much they worked together, er, I yield to the gentleman from Minne­ how they had the same objectives, the treasured and took to his grave with him. May God bless his lovely family and sota [Mr. JunnJ. same ambitions, and the same ideals; Mr. JUDD. Mr. Speaker, there are and nothing can be finer than that. may the spirit of the greatest salesman Hawaii ever produced live on forever. some words in our language that we do It was my good fortune to be in Ha­ not use easily. One of them is the word waii last October and to enjoy their Mr. MILLER of Nebraska. Mr. Speak­ "nobility." It is not given to us to know great hospitality and to see their beau­ er, I yield to the gentleman from Maine many persons who fully deserve that tiful home that has been alluded to here. [Mr. MciNTIRE]. word to describe their character. I remember saying to JOE FARRINGTON! Mr. MciNTIRE. Mr. Speaker, the JoE FARRINGTON was one who eminent­ ''I should think that you would hate to name of Farrington is as inextricably as­ ly deserved and merited it. He was a leave all this even for the time that you sociated with Maine as with Hawaii, for good man, a truly noble man. He was have to be in Washington." The min­ while my district cannot claim the dis­ possessed of good commonsense, remark­ ute I had said it I realized that, of course, tinction of having given birth to our re­ able industry and the forceful drive we he wanted to leave it, because he had a spected and beloved late colleague, it was think of as belonging to the Yankee. great purpose in leaving it, and that the cradle of his ancestors. From the But he had lived in Hawaii long enough great purpose was to bring about state­ comparatively small communities of to have absorbed the gentle spirit and hood for his beloved islands. Brewer and Holden, Maine, the family manners of the peoples of the Pacific. He is an example to all of us as we sent illustrious sons throughout our As much as any man I have ever known think of what we can do if we truly State, and to the far corners of the world. of any of the races which have so many believe in something and in an objective. At home and abroad they contributed distinguished representatives in his be­ Singlehanded he fought on the floor of largely to the development of business, loved Hawaiian Islands, he himself in this House for statehood for the islands, education, and government. his own person embodied the finest in and he had almost achieved it. He knew As a younger and freshman Member of the various cultures which have devel­ that he was not well, he must have Congress, I became aware immediately oped around the Pacific basin and con­ known it, because his doctor himself of the keenness of mind and of the verge on the Hawaiian Islands in its said that he was living on borrowed time. charm of the Delegate of Hawaii, and center. But that did not change his personality; his kindness and example meant much But along with what a man is-and he was cheerful, he was happy, he was, to me. that is his highest accomplishment, as indeed, a happy warrior in a fight to win, Words of ours cannot lessen the shock has been said repeatedly here today­ and victory was so well in sight. and sorrow of the widow and their family, goes the record of what the man does. So, whatever happens, whether state­ but it is my privilege and Maine's to Eloquent tribute has been paid to the hood comes to Hawaii now in these next share those feelings, and to extend to all singleness of purpose with which this 60 days, or whether it takes a little those who felt affection for JosEPH R. man worked to get statehood for the longer, statehood for Hawaii will be the Hawaiian Islands, but it was not prima­ enduring monument of the Farring­ FARRINGTON our heartfelt sympathy. Mr. Speaker, my colleagues from rily or solely due to his devotion to the tons-and I put them both together be­ Hawaiian Islands. JOE FARRINGTON was cause they both strove together for this Maine, Mr. HALE and Mr. NELSON, are to­ day in Maine, but they share with me the a man of still larger vision. He saw that final crown of their lives and of their the struggle of the ages is taking place country's ambitions. sympathy I have expressed. in the Pacific between the peoples of the Yes; he was a great representative of Mr. MILLER of Nebraska. Mr. Speak­ white races and those of the nonwhite the islands; but above all that, he was er, I yield to the gentleman from Colo­ races. The last time I talked to him was a great American. He died probably as rado [Mr. CHENOWETH]. only last week standing behind the rail he would have liked to die, in harness, Mr. CHENOWETH. Mr. Speaker, I over there. He said, "How much more quickly. And so we can say to him as wish to join my colleagues in paying time do we Americans think we have?" they say in the song as you go away from tribute to JOE FARRINGTON. I was deeply That is as near as I ever recall hearing 1951, CONGRESSIONAL RECORD- HOUSE 8551 him say a word of frustration at the the Hawaiians become the 49th State of passing of LESTER HuNT, late a Senator many and long delays. It was not per­ our Republic. But he knew it was com­ from the State of Wyoming. LESTER sonal frustration. He trembled for his ing because it is right, and I am sure HuNT had a great record, not only in his country as he saw it fiddling while Rome that no greater tribute can be paid to State politics but in national politics. In burned. Which way are the two-thirds him by those of us who knew him well every responsibility that was placed upon of the people of the world who are not and mourn his passing than for us to his shoulders, he lived up to the expec­ Caucasians to go? He knew that Hawaii carry through quickly to fruition this tation of his friends. is one of the focal spots where that ques­ which was his life's crusade. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent tion will be answered. He knew that his Our deep sympathy goes to his devoted that all Members who desire to may ex­ duty was far more than to get statehood wife and partner in his work and to his tend their remarks on the life and char­ for this one group of islands. That ef­ family. . acter of LESTER HuNT at this point in the fort was only a part of his loyal, thor­ Mr. MILLER of Nebraska. Mr. RECORD. oughgoing Americanism; his duty to his Speaker, I yield to the gentleman from - The SPEAKER. Is there objection country; his concern for the survival of Virginia [Mr. WAMPLER]. to the request of the gentleman from the civilization of which he and you and Mr. WAMPLER. Mr. Speaker, like Texas? I are trustees. He was motivated by his all of my colleagues, I was deeply There was no objection. vision of the total struggle, not just his shocked and grieved to learn of the Mr. RAYBURN. Mr. Speaker, I offer proper concern to get a change of status death of our colleague, JoE FARRINGTON. a resolution . ther mark of respect to the memory of So the immigration or property or per­ The Clerk read the resolution, as fol­ the deceased, I move that the House do sonal rights of hundreds of the~~) have lows: now adjourn. to be.handled by private bills to get equity Resolved, That the House has heard with The motion was agreed to; accordingly and justice. Joe, I think, introduced far profound sorrow of the death of Hon. JosEPH (at 1 o'clock and 25 minutes p. m.) the more of these bills and carried them R. FARRINGTON, a Delegate from the Terri­ House adjourned until tomorrow, Tues­ through to successful passage than any­ tory of Hawaii. day, June 22, 1954, at 12 o'clock noon. Resolved, That a committee of nine Mem­ body that has ever been in the Congress. bers of the House with such Members of He sometimes said, "They may think I the Senate as may be joined be appointed to am going overboard for Asians and peo­ attend the funeral. EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ETC~ ples of other color, but it is because they Resolved, That the Sergeant at Arms of the Under clause 2 of rule XXIV, executive are human beings who have no other re­ House be authorized and directed to take such steps as may be necessary for carrying communications were taken from the course. Here are persons who have no Speaker's table and referred as follows: chance to get their prized American citi­ out the provisions of these resolutions and that the necessary expenses in connection 1643. A communication from the Presi­ zenship or their immigration status clari­ therewith be paid out of the contingent dent of the United States, transmitting pro­ fied unless I put in the bills and get them fund of the House. posed supplemental appropriations for the through the Congress." Resolved, That the Clerk communicate fiscal year 1955 in the amount of $132,098,500 He was selfless. I suppose the final these resolutions to the Senate and trans­ for the Department of Health, Education, test of any man's patriotism is his will­ mit a copy thereof to the family of the de­ and Welfare, and the Department of Labor ingness to give his life for his country ceased. (H. Doc. No. 438); to the Committee on Ap­ JOE FARRINGTON never left the field of propriations and ordered to be printed. The resolution was agreed to. 1644. A communication from the President battle, although he was mortally wound­ The SPEAKER. Without objection, of the United States, transmitting a pro­ ed. Thrice stricken down to my knowl­ the Chair will announce the funeral posed supplemental appropriation for the edge, he continued to fight. We wm not committee tomorrow. fiscal year 1955 for the Veterans' Adminis­ soon see his equal again. There was no objection. tration (H. Doc. No. 439) ; to the Committee When I was a boy in Sunday school it on Appropriations and ordered to be printed. seemed to me too bad that-Moses never 1645. A communication from the President of the United States, transmitting a proposed got into the Promised Land. It seemed THE LATE LESTER C. HUNT kind of unfair, having led his people out supplemental appropriation for the fiscal Mr. RAYBURN. Mr. Speaker, in all year 1955 in the amount of $553,150 for the of Egypt and through the 40 years in the Commission on Organization of the Execu­ wilderness, that he, himself, was denied the things that have been said about our tive Branch of the Government (H. Doc. No. more than a glimpse of the Promised late colleague, Mr. FARRINGTON, 1 join 440); to the Committee on Appropriations Land. Sitting here today, I had that wholeheartedly and fully. and ordered to be printed. same feeling regarding our departed col­ In the absence of the gentleman from 1646. A letter from the Attorney General, league-a feeling of it not being right Wyoming [Mr. HARRISON], I assume the transmitting a draft of legislation entitled that JOE FARRINGTON did not get to see duty of announcing to the House the "a bill to authorize the employment in a c-537 8552 CONGRESSIONAL R;ECORp -_ J.I:OUSE June 21

civilian position in the Department of Jus­ Mr. HOFFMAN of Michigan: Committee ~erred to the Committe.e of the Whole House tice of Maj. Gen. Frank H. Partridge, United on Government Operations. H. R. 8713. A on the state of the Union. States Army, retired, and for other pur­ bill to amend section 1 (d) of the Helium poses"; to the Committee on Armed Services. Act (50 U. S. C. sec. 161 (d)), and to repeal 1647. A letter from the Administrator, section 3 (13) of the act entitled "An act REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON PRI­ Federal Civil Defense Administration, trans­ to amend or repeal certain Government prop­ VATE BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS mitting the quarterly report of property erty laws, and for other purposes," approved acquisitions for the quarter ending March October 31, 1951 (65 Stat. 701); with amend­ Under clause 2 of rule XIII, reports o! 31, 1954, pursuant to subsection 201 (h) of ment (Rept. No. 1890). Referred to the committees were delivered to the Clerk the Federal Civil Defense Act of 1950; to the Committee of the Whole House on the State' for printing and reference to the proper Committee on Armed Services. of the Union. calendar, as follows: 1648. A letter from the Secretary of the Mr. HOFFMAN of Michigan: Committee Army, transmitting a draft of legislation on Government Operations. H. R . 9232. A Mr. DONDERO: Committee on Public Works. H . R. 7158. A bill authorizing the entitled "a bill to amend section 508 of the bill to amend the Federal Property and Ad­ Career Compensation Act of 1949, as amend­ United States Government to reconvey cer­ ministrative Services Act of 1949, as amend­ tain lands to S. J. Carver; with amendment ed, relating to the compensation of cadets ed, to extend until June 30, 1955, the period and midshipmen"; to the Committee on during which disposals of surplus property (Rept. No. 1893). Referred to the Commit­ Armed Services. may be made by negotiation; without amend­ tee of the Whole House. . 1649. A letter from the Assistant Secre­ ment (Rept. No. 1891). Referred to the Com­ tary of the Interior, transmitting one copy mittee of the Whole House on the State of each of certain bills passed by the Legis­ the Union. PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS lative Assembly of the Virgin Islands, the [Submi tted June 21 , 1954] Under clause 4 of rule XXII, public Municipal Council of St. Thomas and St. bills and resolutions were introduced John, and the Municipal Council of St. Croix, Under clause 2 of rule XIII, reports of and severally referred as follows: pursuant to section 16 of the Organic Act committees were . delivered to the Clerk of the Virgin Islands of the United States for printing and reference to the proper B-· Mr. LYLE: approved June 22, 1936; to the Committee on calendar, as follows: H. R . 9614. A bill to provide for modifica­ Interior and Insular Affairs. tion of certain works of improvem-ent au­ 1650. A letter from the Commissioner, Im­ Mr. DAVIS of Wisconsin: Committee of thorized on Guadalupe River, Tex., by the migration and Naturalization Service, De­ Conference. H. R. 8367. A bill making ap­ act of March 2, 1945; to the Committee on partment of Justice, transmitting new and propriations for civil functions administered Public Works. additional evidence in the case of Athanasios by the Department of the Army for the fiscal By Mr. THOMPSON of Texas: Elias Cheliotis, A-6657670, involving suspen­ year ending June 30, 1955, and for other H. R. 9615. A bill to provide for modifica­ sion of deportation, and requesting that it purposes (Rept. No. 1892). Ordered to be tion o! certain works of improvement au­ be withdrawn from those now before the printed. thorized on Guadalupe River, Tex., by the Congress and returned to the jurisdiction of Mr. FULTON: · Committee on Foreign Af­ act of March 2, 1945; to the Committee on this Service; to the Committee on the Ju­ fairs. House Joint Resolution 257. Joint Public Works. diciary. - resolution authorizing the President to in­ By Mr. FISHER: 1651. A letter from the Commissioner, Im­ vite the States of the Union and foreign H. R. 9616. A bill to provide for modifica­ migration and Naturalization Service, De­ countries to participate in the First Inter­ tion of certain works of improvement au­ partment of Justice, transmitting copies of national Instrument Congress and Exposition thorized on Guadalupe River, Tex., by the orders suspending deportation as well as a to be held in Philadelphia, Pa., from Septem­ act of March 2, 1945; to the Committee on list.of the persons involved, pursuant to Pub­ ber 13 to September 25, 1954; with amend­ Public Works. lic Law 863, 80th Congress, amending sub­ ment (Rept. No. 1894). Referred to the By Mr. THORNBERRY: section (c) of section 19 of the Immigra­ House Calendar. H . R. 9617. A bill to provide for modifica­ tion Act of ·February 5, 1917, as amended Mr. MILLER of Nebraska: Committee on tion of certain works of improvement au­ (8 U. S. C. 155 (c)); to the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. S. 3336. An thorized on Guadalupe River, Tex., by the the Judiciary. act to promote the apportionment of the act of March 2, 1945; to the Committee on 1652. A letter from the Commissioner, Im­ waters of the Columbia River and tributaries Public Works. migration and Naturalization Service, De­ for irrigation and other purposes by includ­ By Mr. RAY: partment of Justice, transmitting copies o! ing the States of Nevada and Utah among H. R. 9618. A bill to amend the Internal orders suspending deportation as well as a the States authorized to negotiate a compact Revenue Code to encourage the establish­ list of the persons involved, pursuant to sec­ providing for such apportionment; without m-ent of voluntary pension plans by indi­ tion 244 (a) (5) of the Immigration and Na­ amendment (Rept. No. 1895). Referred to viduals, to promote thrift, and to stimulate tionality Act of 1952 (8 U. S. C. 1254 (a) the Committee of the Whole House on the expansion of employment through invest­ (5)); to the Committee on the Judiciary. State of the Union. ment; to the Committee on Ways and Means. 1653. A letter from the Commissioner, Im­ Mr. MILLER of Nebraska: Committee on. By Mr. LATHAM: migration and Naturalization Service, De­ Interior and Insular Affairs. H. R. 6882. A H. R. 9619. A bill to amend the Internal partment of Justice, transmitting copies of bill to amend the act of September 27, 1950, Revenue Code to encourage the establish­ orders suspending deportation as well as a relating to construction of the Vermejo rec­ ment of voluntary pension plans by individ­ list of the persons involved, pursuant to sec­ lamation project; without amendment uals, to promote thrift, and to stimulate tion 244 (a) (1) of the Immigration and (Rept. No. 1896). Referred to the Commit­ expansion of employment through invest­ Nationality Act o! 1952 (8 U. S. C. 1254 (a) tee of the Whole House on the State of the ment; to the Committee on Ways and Means. ( 1) ) ; to the Committee on the Judiciary. Union. By Mr. BOSCH: 1654. A letter from the Commissioner, Im­ Mr. MILLER o! Nebraska: Committee on H. R. 9620. A bill to amend the Internal migration and Naturalization Service, De­ Interior and Insular Affairs. H. R. 7466. A Revenue Code to encourage the establish­ partment of Justice, transmitting copies o! bill to authorize the Secretary of the Interior ment of voluntary pension plans by individ­ orders granting the applications for perma­ to execute an amendatory repayment con­ uals, to promote thrift, and to stimulate nent residence filed by the subjects, pursuant tract with the Pine River Irrigation Dis­ expansion of employment through invest­ to section 6 of the Refugee Relief Act o! trict, Colorado, and for other purposes; with­ ment; to the Committee on Ways and Means. 1953; to the Committee on the Judiciary. out amendment (Rept. No. 1897). Referred By Mr. DORN of New York: to the Committee of the Whole House on H. R . 9621. A bill to amend the Internal the State of the Union. Revenue Code to encourage the establish­ REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON PUB­ Mr. ROBSION of Kentucky: Committee on ment of voluntary pension plans by individ­ LIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS the Judiciary. ·H . R. 9505. A bill to con­ uals, to promote thrift, and to stimulate tinue the effectiveness of the act o! De­ expansion of employment through invest­ Under clause 2 of rule XIII, pursuant cember 2, 1942, as amended, and the act ment; to the Committeee on Ways and to the order of the House of June 17, of July 28, 1945, as amended, relating to Means. 1954, the following bills were reported war-risk hazard and detention benefits until By Mr. KEARNEY: on June 18, 1954: July 1, 1955; without amendment (Rept. No. H. R. 9622. A bill to amend the Internal 1898). Referred to the Committee of the Revenue Code to encourage the establish­ Mr. HOFFMAN o! Michigan: Committee ment of voluntary pension plans by individ­ Whole House on the State of Union. on Government Operations. H. R. 6658. A uals, to promote thrift, and to stimulate bill to provide for the conveyance o! cer­ Mr. WOLVERTON: Committee on Inter­ expansion of employment through invest­ tain lands by the United States to the coun­ state and Foreign Commerce. H. R. 7840. ment; to the Committee on Ways and Means. ty of Cumberland, N. C., without remunera­ A bill to amend the Railroad Retirement By Mr. KEATING: tion; with an amendment (Rept. No. 1889). Act, the Railroad Retirement Tax Act, and· H. R. 9623. A bill to amend the Internal Referred to the Committee o! the Whole the Railroad Unemployment Insurance Act; Revenue Code to encourage the establish­ House on the State of the Union. with amendment (Rept. No. 1899). Re- ment o! voluntary pension plans by indivld- 1954 CONGRESSIONAL' RECORD- HOUSE 8553 uals, to promote thrift, and to stimulate voir project, Texas, to former owners of such By Mr. MARTIN of Iowa: expansion of employment through invest­ lands; to the Committee on Public Works. H. R. 9637. A bill for the relief of Mrs. San­ ment; to the Committee on Ways and Means. - H. R. 9632. A bill to provide for · the re­ tina Reichardt; to the Committee on tbe By Mrs. ST. GEORGE: conveyance of certain lands in the Whitney ,!udiciary. H. R. 9624. A bill to amend the Internal Reservoir project, Texas, to former owners By Mr. REED of Illinois : Revenue Code to encourage the establish­ of such· lands; to the Committee on Public H. R . 9638. A bill to reimburse certain em­ ment of voluntary pension plans by individ­ Works. ployees of the Veterans' Administration for uals, to promote thrift, and to stimulate By Mr. VANZANDT: amounts paid by them to the United States expansion of employment through invest­ H. R . 9633. A bill to provide for programs as a result of certain overpayment~ and defi­ ment; to the Committee on Ways and Means. of public facilities construction which will ciencies in their accounts; to the Committee By Mr. WILLIAMS of New York: . stimulate employment in areas having a on the Judiciary. H. R. 9625. A bill to amend the Internal substantial surplus of labor, and for other By Mr. STRINGFELLOW: Revenue Code to encourage the .establish­ purposes; to the Committee on Public Works. H. R. 9639. A bill for the relief of Laurie ·ment of voluntary pension plans by indi­ By Mr. DAVIS of Georgia: Dea Holly; to the Committee on the Judi­ viduals, to promote thrift, and to stimulate H. J . Res. 547. Joint resolution to provide ciary. expansion of employment through invest­ for the establishment of an annual Old ment; to the Committee on Ways and Means. Folks Day; to the Committee on the Judi­ PETITIONS, ETC. By Mr. BATES: ciary. Under clause 1-of rule XXII, petitions H. R. 9626. A bill to protect the rights of and-papers were laid on the Clerk's desk vessels of the United States on the high seas MEMORIALS and in territorial waters of foreign coun­ and referred as follows: tries; to the Committee on Merchant Ma­ _ Under clause 4 of rule XXII, memo-. · 1026. By Mr. NORBLAD: Petition of Elsie rine and Fisheries. rials were presented and referred as fol­ L. Oldham and 53 other citizens of Yamhill ~y Mr. DINGELL: lows: County, Oreg., urging the enactment of the H. R. 9627. A bill to increase the useful­ Bryson bill, H. R. 1227; to the Committee on ' By the SPEAKER: Memorial of the Legis­ Interstate and Foreign 'Commerce. ness of the St. Lawrence seaway by provid­ lature o:( the State of Arkansas, memorial­ ing for the deepening of certain connecting 1027. By the SPEAKER: ·Petition of the izing the President and the Congress of the city clerk, city of Chicago, Ill., relative to waterways in the Great Lakes area so as to United States relative to a duly authenti­ permit oceangoing vessels using such seaway cated copy of an interstate civil-defense urging the Congress to take prompt and to reach all· the Great Lakes ports; to the earnest consideration of the recommenda­ compact as entered into and ratified by the tions contained in the Womble report in Committee on Public Works. State of Arkansas, pursuant to subsection H. R . 9628. A bill to repeal the 3 cents per 201 (g) of the Federal Civil Defense Act of order to encourage enlistments in the mili­ pound processing tax on coconut oil, and tary service; to the Committee on Armed 1950 (Public Law 290, 81st Cong.); to the Services. for other purposes; to the Committee on Committee on Armed Services. Ways and Means. 1028. Also, petition of the city and county By Mr. HOWELL: clerk, Honolulu, T. H., urging favorable ac­ H. R. 9629. A bill to protect the right of tion on H. R. 6886, providing for the issuance Individuals to be free from discrimination by PRIVATE BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS of public improvement bonds of the Terri­ reason of their color, religion, or national tory of Hawaii; to the Committee on Interior Under clause 1 of rule XXII, private and Insular Affairs. origin; to the Committee on the Judiciary. bills and resolutions were introduced and By Mr. MILLER of Nebraska (by re­ 1029. Also, petition of Eugene Chapter, No. quest): severally referred as follows: · 79, National Association of Retired Civil Em­ By Mr. BENNETr of Florida: ployees, Eugene, Oreg., relative to immediate H. R. 9630. A bill to authorize the Secre­ action on H. R. 8894 regarding increase of tary of the Interior to execute an amenda­ H. R. 9634. A bill for the relief of William P. Reed; to the Committee on the Judiciary. annuities to retired civil service employees; tory contract with the Black Canyon Irri­ to the Committee on Post Oillce and Civil gation District, Idaho, and for other pur­ By Mr. GUBSER: Service. poses; to the Committee on Interior and H. R. 9635. A bill for the relief of Aavo 1030. Also, petition of sOfia Peterson and Insular Affairs. Loharu; to the Committee on the Judiciary. others, Holly Hill, Fla., requesting passage of By Mr. POAGE: By Mr. KIRWAN: H. R. 2446 and H. R. 2447, proposed social­ · H. R. 9631. A bill to provide for the recon­ H. R. 9636. A bill for the relief of Antonio security legislation known as the Townsend veyance of certain lands in the Belton Reser- Bianco; to the Committee on the Judiciary. plan; to the Committee on Ways and Means.

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President's Pledge to People. in TVA Area cartoon depicting a TVA dam being de­ The TVA itself is not only being denied stroyed, the TVA system impaired, by and has been denied funds for needed Broken-TVA Steam Plant Denied the election of a Republican Congress expansion of its facilities for normal While Three Steam Plants Are To Be and President. growth and defense needs in the area, Built by Unite-d States Government in Candidate Eisenhower denounced this but the President in this unwarranted action and praised the TVA , giving out and unprecedented order seems bent on Korea-GAO Questions Wisdom and repeated statements of his admiration destroying the TVA-and the low -cost Authority of President To Order Atomic for the work and efficiency of the TVA. yardstick rate established by the TVA operation-and fostering a return to Yet, today, Mr. Speaker, I must again Energy Commission To Contract for high-cost private power for the TVA Private Power; Urges Competitive Bid­ conclude that the cartoon depicted, in area. truth, was the future held for the TVA. ding This proposed contract is opposed by Since Mr. Eisenhower entered the three members of the Atomic Energy White House, funds have been denied for Commission-it is opposed by the TVA­ EXTENSION OF REMARKS the building of essential, needed and and, certainly, it is opposed by the tax­ OF necessary steam generating capacity for payers of the Nation who will, in the TVA-and more recently, the President event of its completion, have to foot the HON. JOEL. EVINS has ordered the Atomic Energy Commis­ bill. OF TENNESSEE sion to enter into a contract with a The Acting Comptroller General of the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES private syndicate for the purchase of United States has questioned the wis­ Monday, June 21, 1954 from 500,000 to 600,000 kilowatts of dom of the proposed contract, as well Mr. EVINS. Mr. Speaker, during the power instead of procuring this power as the General Manager of the Atomic campaign in Tennessee in 1952 of Presi­ through the TVA system at a greatly re­ Energy Commission. Each has pointed dent Eisenhower-then Candidate Eisen­ duced cost to the taxpayers of the Na­ out that the private-power contract hower-there appeared in the press a tion. would cost in excess of $3,600,000 a year 8554 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-- HOUSE June 21 more than a similar arrangement with posed toward-the TVA must now-be com­ over, it will be required to pay one-half the the TVA. The contract is for a 25-year pletely discounted and disregarded. cost of the plant over $107,250,000 and up to period-the ultimate cost of this thing In this connection, I desire to have in­ $117 million. And as if these windfalls were not enough, is estimated by the Atomic Energy Com­ serted in the RECORD two editorials the private combine will get another in the mission's technical staff to be in excess recently appearing in the press. One, form of a requirement that TVA build and of $92 million. TVA's power manager. entitled "Mr. Giveaway Does It Again," maintain the transmission lines from the puts the figure even higher-at an esti­ is from the June 19, last, issue of the West Memphis plant to the TVA system. mated inGreased cost of $139,175,000 over Nashville Tennesseean; the other, en­ The net etrect of this brazen deal will be the 25-year period of the proposed con­ titled "Condemning TVA," is from the to block needed TVA expansion, to give pri­ vate power the foothold in the TV A area it tract. June 20, last, issue of the Washington has been seeking so long, and to guarantee In addition to this windfall, the pri­ Post and Times Herald; also a copy of the participating companies a huge built-in vate-power combine will get still another the FOA press release of June 10, last, profit at the expense of the American tax­ windfall in the form of the proposed re­ relative to the building of steam plants payer. quirement that TVA will build and main­ in Korea. It is not without reason, therefore, that tain transmission lines from .the site of The editorials and press release follow: Senator ALBERT GORE has denounced the pro­ the plant to be so built to the TVA posal as "a deal to operate Dixon-Yates (the [From the Nashville Tennessean of June 19, utilities syndicate) at maximum efficiency." system. 1954] And in ordering this incredible contract, Should President Eisenhower's shock­ MR. GIVEAWAY DOES IT AGAIN President Eisenhower not only has reempha­ ing order ·be carried into effect, a brazen Even in an administration that has shown sized his hostility to public power but has deal thus will not only block TVA's ex­ a singular capacity for disregard of the na­ demonstrated the hollowness of his plati­ panding to meet its normal need, but it tional interest, the giveaway President tudes about encouraging local private inter­ will give the private-power combine a Eisenhower has now ordered over the objec­ ests to develop power projects. foothold in the TVA area it has long been tions of the Atomic Energy Commission For Middle South Utilities, Inc., and the Southern Co. are not local interests but are seeking and a guaranty to private-power assumes monumental proportions. From the standpoint of the American peo­ holding companies with headquarters in New companies of huge profits at the expense ple, there simply is no way to justify the York. of the American taxpayers. Presidential order tliat the AEC contract They represent big business in a big way. The warning of enmity and hostility with a private power syndicate for a steam And because they do, they can now look for· to TVA which were so hotly denied by plant that would supply electric power to the ward to bountiful rewards won at the ex­ Candidate Eisenhower have now clearly Tennessee Valley Authority. pense of the public interest and bestowed by For what purports to be an economy ad­ an administration that points proudly to been demonstrated.- its business philosophy. In addition, Mr. Speaker, as if this ministration, the cost factor alone should threat were not sufficiently wounding, have been sufficient reason for expanding TVA's facilities enough to meet the AEC [From the Washington Post and Times simultaneously there has been issued by needs instead of negotiating this circuitous · Herald of June 20, 1954) the Foreign Operations Administration handout to the private power industry. CONDEMNING TVA