ot lit .HUM AlE SOC IEJY OF THE UNITED STATES

1145 19th St., N.W. • Washington, D. C. 20036

JULY-AUGUST, 1968 VOL. 13, NO. 4

Rogers Lab Animal Bill Clears 150,000,000 People Budget Bureau; Staggers is Hear About Major Animal Cruelties

Now Final Step to Hearings Humane education, HSUS style, The Rogers bill, H.R. 13168, to regulate and protect animals used in reached an estimated 150,000,000 peo­ ple in recent weeks when Society Presi­ research laboratories, has gained Administration support and has been dent Mel L. Morse made over 30 radio approved by the Bureau of the Budget. and television appearances. Congressman Harley 0. Staggers, W. Va., Chairman of the House of Morse appeared on such major pro­ Representatives Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee, is now the grams as Today, Monitor, the Barry only obstacle standing in the way of public hearings on this critically Gray Show, Personal Close-up with Mike Wallace, the Ed and Pegeen Fitz­ important legislation. H.R. 13168 gerald Show, and many others. He also is currently pending before that v01cmg recognition of the need for a taped interviews for the Voice of Amer­ committee. laboratory animal law, Bureau spokes­ ica and has been asked to appear on the Even though Congress is speeding man Wilfred H. Rommel said that the Tonight and the M erv Griffin shows. He toward pre-convention recess, the Rog­ Bureau had no objection to enactment has also made a second appearance on ers bill (and its Senate companion, the of legislation along the lines of the Monitor because of the great interest J avits bill) continues to pick up new Rogers bill. aroused by his initial appearance. support. Rep. James M. Hanley of New HEW Secretary Wilbur J. Cohen The exhausting but far reaching York recently introduced an identical stated his Department's acceptance in a schedule of appearances, made to pro­ companion bill and thus joined the long letter which voiced agreement with the mote the book, "Ordeal of the Animals," list of co-sponsors. As expressions of objectives of the bill. His letter detailed, gave The HSUS President an unusual support also continue to come from in part, some of the superior features of opportunity to tell millions about the other Congressmen, the prospect of en­ the Rogers bill: major cruelties to animals. The ex­ actment of H.R. 13168 remains bright " ... it would extend, in at least two posure is expected to win substantial even if reintroduction in the 91st Con­ significant respects, the protection to new support for the humane cause. gress becomes necessary. research laboratory animals now avail­ Already hundreds of telephone calls The legislation cleared a major able through the Animal Transportation and letters to radio and television pro­ hurdle in winning approval of the Act of 1966, P.L. 89-544. Its provisions grams illustrate the widespread interest Bureau of the Budget and accept· would apply to all warmblooded verte­ ance by the U.S. Department of brate animals used in research, instead which has been aroused. Agriculture and the Department of of just the six species covered by P.L. Health, Education and Welfare. 89-544, and its coverage would apply Bureau of the Budget approval is throughout the stay of these animals in "If in the pursuit of the perfect we important because it means that fund­ the laboratory, whereas existing legis­ wreck the best that is possible, the ing for the administration and enforce­ lation excludes the period when they longing for the absolute will be akin ment of the law will be available. In (Continued on page 4) to madness." -Walter Lippmann Upsurge of Violence A GIRL AND Pet Tattoo Protects HSUS Acts to Protect Abused A second examination was made by McMahon and Mrs. Cooke the following Only When Registered day. Four mules and one horse were in Shows Need to Affirm HER DOG Mules as Poor People's March such poor condition that McMahon noti­ "Reverence for Life" With National Agency fied the wagon master they could not be The tattooing of pets for identification Reaches the Nation's Capital worked under any circumstances. After The HSUS is supporting Congres­ purposes has been gaining in popular­ some discussion, these animals were sional proposals to classify motion pic­ The symbolic mule train of the Poor People's Campaign arrived in ity since the successful campaign for turned over to The HSUS. They were ture and television fare and other meas­ Alexandria, Va., a suburb of Washington, D. C., on June 18. The 13- enactment of the laboratory animal transported to the National Humane Ed­ ures to reduce violence. The Society ucation Center near Waterford, Vir­ dealer act, Public Law 89-544. Many wagon train and its 26 mules and 2 horses were shipped by rail from believes that brutality to animals and owners of pets have turned to a tattoo Atlanta, Ga. ginia, where they received further medi­ all forms of violence are inter-related as a protection for their pets and a Because of the highly publicized and widely conflicting reports of the cal treatment. Unfortunately, one of and the development of reverence for all the mules had such deep sores and rope means of recovering them, if they are forms of life is the way to root out this condition of the animals, The HSUS assigned Field Service Director burns that it did not respond to treat­ lost or stolen. cancer. Frank McMahon to the case. McMahon and local humane society offi­ ment and had to be put to sleep. The Unfortunately, there is a considerable In letters to Senator Warren G. Mag­ cials met the arriving mule train. remainder are currently enjoying the percentage of owners who do not realize nuson, Chairman of the Senate Com­ lush Virginia pastureland. that the mere tattooing of an animal With McMahon were Mrs. Pearl nary treatment, and all of the animals merce Committee, and Senators Mar­ does not, in itself, give the desired pro­ Twyne, President of the Virginia were fed, watered, and properly bedded Although The HSUS had offered garet Chase Smith and Norris Cotton tection. It is essential that tattoo mark­ Federation of Humane Societies, Mr. for the night. repeatedly to officials of the South­ (all very interested in the subject), The ings be registered with a national reg­ Arthur Hale, Manager of the Animal After this first inspection, McMahon ern Christian Leadership Conference HSUS pointed to the barbaric treatment istry like National Dog Registry, Box Welfare League of Arlington (Va.), and criticized earlier reports received from ( SCLC) to pasture all of the animals at of animals in movies like Sadismo and 55, Stanton, New Jersey. Failure to Mrs. Edna Cooke, Supervisor of the some humane societies which had stated the Center, the offer was not accepted. Mondo Cane and the bullfight programs follow through with this renders the Alexandria Animal Welfare League. A the animals were in good shape. He Instead, temporary quarters were ar­ which humanitarians have sought for actual tattooing valueless. veterinarian was also present. charged that some of the animals were ranged on land used by the U.S. Park years to eliminate from television. The situation has become confused Earlier reports of some mules and unfit to make the trip even by train to Police for animals which were not taken Well known humanitarians Mr. and The Society condemned the "irrespon­ by the mushroom growth of a large horses in bad condition turned out to Alexandria. He expressed surprise that by The HSUS. The feeding and water­ Mrs. Edward S. Voss donated this sibility of the motion picture and televi­ number and variety of tattoo systems be correct. A number of them had local humane societies along the route ing was done by Mr. Arthur Hale of the beautiful, expressive bronze sculp­ sion industries in catering to those who and registeries. Many are local or re­ harness sores and rope burns. A few of march did not file cruelty charges in Animal Welfare League of Arlington ture to the National Humane Edu­ think that crime and violence are good gional; some aspire to be national in were lame, or nearly so. These unsound jurisdictions where the injuries and and Mrs. Cooke and other members of cation Center. It will be displayed scope. They create a problem because animals were given immediate veteri- sores first became apparent. the Alexandria Animal Welfare League. film fare." It argued that the person there as part of the humane educa· few public or private animal shelters March organizers decided to use the who does not flinch at the sight of a tion materials which will be kept across the country are knowledgeable animals in a march on Washington the blood-soaked tormented bull isn't likely permanently in the library. about the various systems and do not following day. HSUS Service Depart­ to be moved much by "the mugging of have the time, or wish to take the time, ment Director Patrick Parkes was as­ an old man, or the fallen body of an to get in touch with so many different signed to help McMahon, following a assassinated political leader." BY-LAWS possible sources which might know report that organizers intended to kill HSUS Board Chairman R. J. Cheno­ about a particular animal. the mules on busy streets to stop traffic. weth called upon local humane societies REFERENDUM The HSUS Service Department has The HSUS representatives followed the to do their part. "The concept of kind­ At the Executive Committee meeting made an extensive study of the most mule train through Washington and ness goes beyond animals to people," he of The HSUS Board of Directors common systems now in effect. It is around the Capitol grounds, inspecting said. "We in the humane movement meeting in July, it was proposed that clear from the results of this study that the Society by-laws be amended. the animals at frequent intervals. The should always be in the forefront of the problem can be solved best through mules and horses used in this demon­ The amendments deal mainly with campaigns against violence and cruelty. the appointment of Nominating and widespread use of one registry by pet stration were physically sound. There We should, we must, campaign for rev­ Elections committees within 60 days owners. was no evidence of lameness or harness erence for all life." after each annual membership meet­ It is also clear that at this time the sores. ing, the nomination of candidates for National Dog Registry offers by far the The HSUS did complain that some of election to the Board of Directors best hope for achieving the purpose of each year, and the appointment of the animals were improperly shod for tattooing: the recovery of lost or stolen Have you written your protest to directors to fill the unexpired terms use on city streets, there was some over­ of those who may resign or are other­ pets. the Federal Communications Corn· loading of wagons, and the drive was wise unable to serve. A ballot will mission and your local television be mailed to all HSUS members who Want to help stop cruelty to cats Deep neck wound caused by ill-fitting harness and protruding ribs of too long for such a hot day. There was have been in good standing for six station against bullfight programs, and dogs? Write for material on mule being examined here by veterinarian, with the assistance of one of no solid basis, however, for filing months. Please watch for this spe­ if they are being telecast in your The HSUS crusade against surplus the Center's employees, shows poor condition of animals rescued by charges of cruelty and no attempt was cial mailing and return the com­ area? Please do; it is important. pleted ballots promptly. animal breeding. HSUS. All were given intensive veterinary care. (Continued on page 6) 3 2 Branch Appoints New Public Hearings on J' HSUS Goes to Pribilofs to Find Executive Director· Rogers Bill Depend ' Way to Stop Cruel Seal Clubbing Upon Rep. Staggers Plans Broad Program c"f-iMany , humanitarianslt. . face . a difficult choice in de s1gna. t'mg spe- (Continued from page 1) 1 c crue les agamst which they want their contrl·b t' d nical knowledge is very valuable in help­ Herbert N. Martin, of Denver, Colo., In thi N u wns use . A team of HSUS experts-Field Serv· s e~s, for example, only a fraction of HSUS anti- ing to determine what new techniques has been appointed the new Executive Di­ ice Director Frank McMahon and New are actually undergoing experimenta- cruelty work lS touched upon. But even here th , . might be effective and feasible. rector of The HSUS California Branch. d th d · , ere rs a great Brunswick SPCA (Canada) Executive tiOn. ...." ep an vanety of humane endeavor that needs continuin New Brunswick SPCA's Brian Davies A highly experienced and dedicated The U.S. Department of Agricul· Secretary Brian Davies-went to the is an expert on seals and their habits. humane official, Martin brings new sulplpotrtd. Here are some programs which you can help specif­ ture, enforcement agency for P.L. Pribilof Islands in mid-July to find a He has studied them extensively and has leadership and ability to the Branch. ca y o ay: humane method of dispatching seals 89-544, also stated its agreement figured prominently in efforts to stop Already, plans are being made to th • PT~~.;~lpless seals doomed to a cruel harvest every year in captured in the annual harvest there. with the purposes of the Rogers cruelty in harvests in the Pribilof Is­ strengthen HSUS educational activities b ~ n 1_ 0 Islands. More funds can help give them the small The HSUS team was part of a task bill and expressed cooperation with lands and the Gulf of St. Lawrence in in California and give increased field u merciful benefit of a quick humane death HEW if that Department is chosen force established by the Society and the service to members, Affiliates, and local • Th e magmficent· wild mustangs' of Montana. and othe Canada. as the administrative agency. It is U.S. Department of the Interior to re­ The HSUS is equally concerned over humane organizations throughout the can be helJ?e d '.an d per h aps theu . elimination preventedr areaswith search new methods of conducting the expected, therefore, that there will the cruel harvesting of seals every year state. be no jurisdictional dispute be· more contnbutwns. ' harvest. The Society and many thou­ in the Gulf of St. Lawrence hunt in Mr. Martin will plan and execute this tween USDA and HEW if the • Interstate shipment of animals destined for d' l sands of humanitarians across the coun­ Canada. In spite of more stringent hunt­ br~ad new program while coordinating sea · h ·11 · · me rca re- Rogers bill is enacted. I~ . use Wl contmue, undetected, under cruel and appallin try have been objecting to the clubbing ing rules and regulations issued by the ammal welfare activity on a statewide Except for Congressman Staggers, all '(;nditwns unless have the means of working with the U of seals to death and the long distances Canadian government, the method of basis. He will also provide technical w: J obstacles to public hearings have now epartment of Agnculture to stop it · · which the animals are driven before taking these seals by gaffing and club­ and consultative services to all humane been overcome. There is still time for • p u b'h? concern for cruelty to research. animals and the d slaughter. The HSUS has also expressed bing is barbaric. Discontinuance of the societies that request them. dissatisfaction with the alleged need for hearings if Mr. Staggers is persuaded Mr. Martin was formerly manager fo~ remedrallegislation will abate rapidly if we d t · ~e~ hunt entirely seems to be the only tlus crucial form of public education o no mam am the yearly hunt. answer, but Canadian authorities have to act. of the Denver (Colo.) Dumb Friends The task force has tested carbon diox- so far refused to consider this step. The Hearings this year are important League and is a 12-year veteran in • The National Humane Educati~n Center th t . ~' ta t f T t f · · , e mos rmpor- ide, electrical stunning, the penetrating HSUS feels that pressure upon Canadian because they would almost surely humane work. f ~ aCI I yo Its lnnd ever conceived, cannot reach its full poten- type bolt stunner, and gunfire using the government officials must be maintained produce a favorable committee re· ra except through the continuing generosity of human·t . kind of stunning cartridges used in • F d . · 1 anans. if this cruel event is to be stopped. port. This would be enormously in· d t~n s are needed to solve the complex problems of humane many packing plants under humane fluential in getting the bill onto the Minnesota Work Gains It is hoped that the tests made this e. uca wn-d~velopment of a suitable school ro ram slaughter laws. The tests were made year will produce a quick means of floor of the House of Representa· State-Wide Support effective audi? visual aids, a g under actual harvest conditions. Data ;~~n o~ organi,in~ nati~:~o~:: greatly reducing the suffering that now tives for full vote. pr. gram, productiOn of literature and material for ad lt was gathered on breathing rate, heart characterizes seal harvesting. A heavy volume of letters and tele· By Publicity Program e d ucatwn. u rate, body temperature, reaction to stim­ grams to Mr. Staggers from humanita­ Under the energetic leadership of uli, and other physical factors indicating . ~he gift coupon below has been left blank so that rians committed to protection under law Executive Director Dave Davis, The mdrca~e you~· choices of programs to support. We h;oeu t~an the humaneness of the method. for laboratory animals, demanding hear­ HSUS Minnesota Branch is extendin"" It will be about two months before all you w1ll use 1t today with as generous a ao-ift as you can pa ff ord.at ings for H.R. 13168, would spotlight its influence on behalf of suffering an~ this data and the results obtained can the issue for Mr. Staggers. They must mals to all parts of the state. be collected and properly evaluated. r be sent immediately, however. They Nearly 90 stations are now running A preliminary report from Field Serv­ I may be addressed: Representative Har­ announcements relating to animal wel­ I The Humane Society of the U.S. ice Director Frank McMahon while on ley 0. Staggers, Chairman, House In­ fare. _The Branch has supplied similar I St. Paul Island indicates that the use I 1145 Nineteenth Street, N.W. terstate and Foreign Commerce Com­ matenals to the major newspapers. It of carbon dioxide and electricity for I Washington, D. C. 20036 mittee, House Office Bldg., Washington, has operated humane information booths I humanely killing seals shows promise. D. C. 20515. at a. number of fairs, including the I I am enclosing $ ______to be used to help an. I f "We will recommend further research on heavily attended Minnesota State Fair. these methods," McMahon said. "We I Seals $-.- ···· Humane Educa~:: s$: ollow~: ••• Reminder: The book, "Ordeal of Executive Director Davis has made nu­ cannot predict a final outcome concern­ the Animals," regularly priced at merous public appearances and speeches I Mustangs $------Lab Cruelties $ ing carbon dioxide and electricity be­ $5.95, is available at a special dis· b:f~re women's clubs, kennel clubs, and cause our equipment was limited, but I ~:::-tion Center $ . --- Investigations $ == count rate when ordered in quan· CIVIC organizations. preliminary results are encouraging." r ------$ ------tity by animal welfare societies. . The extensive program is rapidly win­ I The HSUS team was sent not just to White-coated baby seals are main Rate varies from 35o/o to 43o/o mng new friends for the Branch and I NAME ______observe methods now used but to help STREET ------target of hunters in Canada's Gulf depending upon quantity ordered. greater protection for animals. I prevent as much suffering as possible. of St. Lawrence hunt. Like adult Write The HSUS for further in· Mailing -address for the Branch is McMahon is an experienced humane ex­ 1 CITY, s~~~~-::::_·:::_-_-::_~·:_-_-:_-_-_-_-_-:_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-::_-_-:_-_-_-_-_-:::::_-_~-:~----~-~~-;--~~~~-~:::~:~:~~~-~- seals in Pribilof harvest, they are P. 0. Box 3007, St. Paul, Minn. 5510l. formation. ecutive, an expert on humane methods clubbed to death. of slaughter in packing plants. His tech- 5 4 made in the arrangements between HSUS Affiliate Opens SCLC and Mrs. Riviere and her col­ Big New Animal Shelter Abused Mules Taken by HSUS as leagues. The mules were brought i~to Washington for a July 4 demonstratiOn The Charleston (W. Va.) Humane March Train Reaches Washington which resulted in the arrest of 15 march· Association, affiliated with The HSUS, ers who attempted to picnic on a busy (Continued from page 2) opened its large, new animal shelter on street just outside the Capitol grounds. May 26. the District of Columbia, had arra~ged These animals, however' had all been The 72-kennel facility on a 38-acre made to kill or otherwise harm any of with Mrs. Roger Stevens of the A~l~al properly shod with hard rubber shoes tract of land will remedy inadequate the animals. Welfare Institute, Mrs. Marilyn Rivwre and only six of the best were used. conditions now existing at city and As rush hour traffic began to build, and two other humanitarians to pastu_re After the demonstration, they were trans­ county shelters. It will enable the soci­ Metropolitan police escorted the mule the mules at a horse farm in Columbia, ported back to Columbia, Md. ety to offer better service to the com­ train to a quiet, grassy area where they Maryland. As this News goes to press, the fate of munity, especially in the fields of animal rested until after the peak rush hours. This arrangement was made, appar- the mules and horses is still undete_r­ care, rescue and control work, and hu­ Then the mules were returned to nearby ently, because The HSUS refused. to mined. It is not expected that th~y will mane education. The building is called Virginia to the temporary quarters of agree to the mules and horses bemg be returned to their Southern pomts _of the Helen J. Ritz Animal Shelter, in the U.S. Park Police. They were left New animal shelter, located on large wooded acreage, has been carefully trucked back and forth from the ~ent.er . "n They are now being kept Ill· memory of the founder of the Asso­ by the drivers, and police. and humane or1g1 . t at Waterford, Virginia to the DI~tnct definitely at a private farm near Fron ciation whose philanthropy made it designed to provide maximum facilities for animals and efficiency of society representatives agam began car· a The HSUS has re-affirmed operation. It has been under construction for one year. of Columbia for further demonstratwn~; R oya,1 V · . l possible. ing for them. "The animals have been used enough, its offer to care for them at the Natwna On opening day the society received Upon promise of The HSUS to t~ke HSUS Field Service Director Frank Humane Education Center. congratulations and praise from West the mules and horses if they were liD· Pound Seizure Threat Branch Holds Second McMahon told Fauntroy. "They h~ve Virginia Governor Hulett C. Smith and pounded, the U.S. Park Pol~c~ notified had more than their share of marchmg Charleston Mayor Elmer H. Dodson. Killed in New Jersey Successful Workshop officials of the Southern Chnstlan Lead­ Former Editor Joins and abuse. We will gladly pasture all Frank McMahon, HSUS Director of ership Conference that the animals As reported earlier this year, a pound On Humane Education of them, give them veterinary care, and National HSUS Board Field Services, attended the opening would be impounded if not removed seizure threat loomed in New Jersey feed them properly. When all are re· ceremonies. from federal land by, ll :15 a.m. on Mrs. Alice Wagner, highly re­ when the state Department of Health The HSUS New Jersey Branch held its stored to full health, we will place them proposed new rules and regulations, one second successful workshop in humane June 28. with needy Virginia farmers. But ':e garded former editor of Popular The HSUS was preparing to take of which would have allowed animals to education within just a few months. The do not think they should be used ~n Dogs magazine, was elected to The HSUS Affiliate Rescues possession of the mules that day when be sold, given away, or otherwise trans­ workshop was again held at St. Hubert's more marches on hard city streets m HSUS Board of Directors at a board notification was received that Reverend Suffering Animals from ferred to research facilities approved by Giralda, a respected humane organiza­ the humid heat of Washington." Walter Fauntroy, a director of the meetinO' held in Washington, D. C., the Department or registered with the tion in Madison. Again, the workshop E. It seems that this condition was not Cruel Kennel Operation SCLC campaign and a councilman for in earl; May. She was appointed_to U.S. Department of Agriculture. was heavily attended. fill a vacancy created by the resig­ The HSUS-affiliated Animal Charity Led by The HSUS New Jersey Branch, Branch Executive Director Don Max­ League of Youngstown, Ohio, has forced this permissive provision was attacked field opened the proceedings and Mrs. nation of Mr. Carl 0. Mar-ty, Three the closing of Poplar Ridge Kennels in by humanitarians and humane societies Harry Burlin of the Somerset County Lakes, Wise., who is unable to at­ Bidwell following an investigation of throughout the state. At a stormy public Humane Society delivered an excellent tend meetings. that operation. meeting in Trenton, Branch spokesmen talk on controlling the animal popula­ Mrs. Wagner, of Springfield, Investigators found 160 dogs, nearly called for elimination of this regulation, tion explosion. The most effective use N. J., has long been recognized for 50 cats, and one pony in indescribable and the attorney for the New Jersey of films and the importance of setting her outstanding contributions to na­ filth in and around an old farm house SPCA charged that the Department of proper objectives were covered by Mr. on the property. The animals had in­ Health lacked authority to promulgate and Mrs. Fred L. Stevenson of the Plain­ tional humane work. Her writings sufficient food and were drinking from such a provision. Hundreds of letters of field Humane Society. Mrs. Thomas and speeches reflect a true . unde_r­ a polluted and trash-filled water hole. protest were also received by authorities Maxwell, Secretary of The HSUS New standing of the ethical relatiOnship Most of the dogs were in an advanced considering the new regulations. Jersey Branch, spoke eloquently and between man and animals. She has stage of mange; and many were with­ Later, the objectionable provision was instructively on how suitable booklets been and continues to be an entire out hair on their bodies. eliminated from the new rules. It was and literature can be used to best ad­ army, in herself, in the humane The animals were surrendered to the a spectacular victory for the humane vantage in humane education. custody of the League and Gallia County movement in New Jersey. Even Dr. cause. Prosecutor John Eppling, who worked Oscar Sussman of the Department of Do you know someone who would Her effective work was recog- on the case. On the advice of attending Health, a long time proponent of animal like to participate in animal welfare nized nationally when The HSUS veterinarians, all but the pony had to seizure, admitted that "the protests cer­ work? Send the name and address "A . gave her its highest award, ~~~l- be put to sleep to prevent further suffer­ tainly were a factor in deleting" the to The HSUS and information on HSUS animals from the Poor People's ean Humanitarian of the year, m ,L .. ' ing. The pony was placed in a suitable section which would have fed im· membership and humane programs A month after rescue. by T!:efull :t the National Humane Education home for rehabilitation. pounded animals into research facilities. will be forwarded. March are shown grazmg P y ks of abuse and neglect. 1961. Center. All are recovering after many wee 7 6 "sponsor"-some group or organization Wild Mustangs in Montana Face that would be responsible for it and Three Arrested and Convicted in Books for Libraries reduce its numbers to acceptable size Threat of Extermination; BLM each year, if necessary. Fighting "Wild New Jersey for Cruelty to Dogs Helping to Publicize Horse Annie" Johnston and three other Ordeals of Animals Attitude Considered Arbitrary humanitarians agreed to accept the Consigned to Research Facility sponsorship. Now, ELM is demanding The threat of diminishing still further the dwindling herd of wild Mel L. Morse's eye-opening book, that the mustangs be branded, a pro­ Excellent cooperation between national, state, and local humane soci­ Ordeal of the Animals, is being placed mustangs in the United States has again reared its ugly head as the cedure that would no longer qualify eties and law enforcement officers led to the arrest of three truckers on by humanitarians in many public and Bureau of Land Management moved in recent months to reduce a herd them for protection from airborne and June 15 for cruelly treating 210 dogs in a truck en route to A.M.E. institutional libraries and churches mechanized roundups under Federal in the Pryor Mountains region of Montana. Some 250 animals are in­ Associates, a Princeton (N. J.) research laboratory. throughout the United States. The book law. volved, a relatively small number whose importance, however, is increased Charged with cruelty to animals were two Arkansas men, Martin King is considered an especially valuable ad­ HSUS President Mel L. Morse has enormously because there are only dition to library reference materials on expressed deep concern over the increas­ and B~bby Paul Spoon, and an Oklahoma man named Bobby Joe about 17,000 wild mustangs in the cruelty to animals in this country. It was pointed out that, even while ing tendency of ELM to solve all range Standndge. The dogs were being "Ordeal of the Animals" is a docu­ entire country. public hearings were being held on the or forest problems by slaughtering and shipped from Professional Biologi­ their case "to the highest court possi. mentary account of the principal ways The Bureau of Land Management issue, the Bureau had quietly gone ahead exterminating wildlife. cal Laboratories of Pocola, Okla. ble." They won a stay of the jail sen­ in which animals are abused and ex­ (ELM) is responsible for this new and purchased trapping supplies, a clear "There is reason to believe," he said The shipment was first noticed by a tences of King and Spoon, pending a ploited in science, business, schools, the threat which is being fought bitterly by indication that there was no intention of in Washington, "that ELM is more motoring couple who suspected "dog­ hearing of the appeal on August 8. entertainment industry, and the U.S. The HSUS and other humane societies seriously entertaining any suggestions susceptible to the influence of minority napping" and called the police. The Meanwhile, they were released on $2,000 Government. It is published by Prentice­ and conservation organizations. ELM other than those proposed by ELM. It groups like hunting interests than to bail each. police, in turn, called the Mercer County Hall and sells for $5.95 plus 25¢ postage claims that the range is "worn out" and was also pointed out that the cost of the SPCA. public demand. The attitude of the In another aspect of the case, the and handling. that the mustangs will eventually starve trapping supplies alone would have Bureau in this case indicates that its The HSUS New Jersey Branch was national HSUS reported the case to the The HSUS will arrange, upon request, if the herd is not drastically reduced or given enough money to feed the mus­ action may be powerfully influenced by notified promptly by the Mercer County U.S. Department of Agriculture in to send a copy to any church or library. eliminated entirely. The Bureau has tangs for a sixteen-year period or even the Montana Fish and Game Commis­ SPCA and Executive Director Donald Washington, D. C., and asked for an Simply mail a check or money order for held public hearings on thre~ proposals, longer. sion, the agency that controls wildlife Maxfield assisted in the case. Exami­ investigation into the possibility of a $6.20 to The HSUS with a note giving two of which would decimate the herd; The Society then recommended that in the state and has no state appropria­ nation of the truck disclosed that the violation of the Federal Laboratory Ani­ the full name and address of the insti­ the third would eliminate it entirely. A action be delayed, since the mustangs tion but exists solely on the proceeds of ) : interior was "rank and filthy." It was mal Welfare Act. tution. decision is expected to be reached in were in no danger of starving, until an hunting licenses and taxes on ammuni­ divided into seven small compartments mid or late August. independent range study could be made. tion. Obviously, such an agency has no and the floor was wet with urine and The HSUS has protested to the Bu­ Dr. Michael J. Pontrelli of the Animal interest in animals other than game excreta in which the animals were forced reau of Land Management, Secretary of Biology Department, University of Ne­ species. to lie. Two electric fans which would the Interior Stewart L. Udall, Senator vada, and two graduate students are "In this case," Morse asserted, "the have given some relief were not work­ Henry M. Jackson of the Senate Interior available to do this study. This study agency is clearly interested in increas­ ing. One dog was found dead, its body and Insular Affairs Committee, and U.S. would quickly determine necessity of the ing the deer herd at the expense of the bloated.. Representative William H. Harrison of ELM action and, if another suitable mustangs to provide greater sports hunt­ Testimony at the trial revealed that Wyoming. Copies of protests have been range were found, the animals could be ing. It is a sad commentary on the the dogs had not been fed on their mailed to President Lyndon B. Johnson. relocated. democratic process that a minority, spe­ nearly two-day trip to New Jersey. It The Society has been working on the The recommendation was given no cial interest group can get its way over was also revealed that the animals, upon case with Mrs. Velma B. Johnston (of real consideration by the Bureau and the wishes of a majority of the public." removal to the humane society shelter, "Wild Horse Annie" fame) , President none of the questions raised were satis­ Protests from humanitarians may still ate more than 300 pounds of food in a of the International Society for the Pro­ factorily answered. The Society has help. Interested persons are urged to four-hour period and drank huge quan­ tection of Mustangs and Burros. The condemned the ELM attitude as "arbi­ write to President Lyndon B. Johnson, tities of water. Society also supplied information to trary, capricious, and indifferent to the White House, Washington, D. C. 20500 Judge Edward A. Costigan of East ABC News for use in a nationally tele­ wishes of the public." and Mr. Harry R. Anderson, Assistant Windsor Township found the three de­ vised report in early July. The Bureau has made efforts to stem Secretary, Public Land Management, fendants guilty of cruelty to animals. When The HSUS investigated this the flow of public protest by picking on U.S. Department of the Interior, Wash­ All drew the maximum fine of $250 ... case, it became apparent that ELM had technical points and offering them in ington, D. C. 20240. each. King and Spoon were sentenced -' -:111'1! :-. made little attempt to determine the explanation of its plan. At first the to 30 days imprisonment. Standridge possibility of saving the herd by rebuild­ allegation was made that the mustangs was given no jail sentence because he ing the range to its effective carrying were starving. This was refuted quickly Word to the wise: If poBBible, do was temporary help, hired in Oklahoma capacity. The question of why seeded by on-the-spot observers, residents of the NOT Bend contribution>~ to The to_ drive the vehicle on its New Jersey hay was not distributed to feed the mus­ Pryor Mountains range, and by ABC HSUS in caBh. They may become tnp. "?ciety perBonnel begin unloading shipment of dogs stopped tangs while the entire range was being television cameras. The Bureau also loBt or Btolen in the mail. Alway>~ The defendants appealed their con­ ~umane m EaBt Wmdsor Township, N. J, Entire cargo had been necrlected bv rebuilt was raised. claimed that the herd had to have a uBe checkB or money orderB. viction, stating that they would take drivers during journey from Oklahoma. All needed food and w:ter bacH;. 8 9 HOW A RODEO FAILED USLSA Drafting Model BLOOD AND BRUTALITY IN TEXAS State Law to Protect By Mrs. Horatio A Spector Many Kinds of Animals

lMrs. Spector is a director of the Charleston Humane Association, Charleston, The first meeting of the Committee West Va. The Society is an HSUS affiliate. Her personal account of how a rodeo can be stopped is given here to help other societies faced with this problem. Another on Animal Welfare of the United Live­ HSUS Affiliate-the Animal Welfare League of Neenah, Wisc.-has also success­ stock Sanitary Association (USLSA) fully campaigned to stop rodeos scheduled in its community.) was held in Boston, Mass., on July 22. In October of 1967, five perform- Dr. John F. Quinn, President of USLSA ances of a rodeo were scheduled to be (5) Three of our staff supervised every and state veterinarian with the Michi­ held in Charleston, W. Va. The show performance at the chutes (this is vital) gan Department of Agriculture, charged emanated from Denver, Colo., under the with the warrants visible in their pockets. the committee with the responsibility of auspices of the Rodeo· Cowboys of (6) In an effort to inform the public, America, but was sponsored locally, and we ran an ad in a newspaper describing developing a model state law to protect was the first event of its kind to take typical abuses that occurred in other all warm-blooded vertebrate animals place in Charleston. Fortunately, the ad- rodeos and challenging local subscribers kept in pet shops, pounds, and animal vance publicity was so extensive that and ticket-holders to "Watch this one shelters. the Charleston Humane Association had and see ..." Representatives of The HSUS, the time to plan a course of action to deal The result of this was that no warrants American Humane Association, and the with the situation. Tethered coon is tossed from swinging barrel into the Handlers struggle to separate savagely biting dog and were served. In fact, a number of rodeo Animal Welfare Institute were among In the absence of any State Law enthusiasts complained publicly of the jaws of snarling, snapping dog in coon contest, Texas tortured coon in brutal "coon-in-a-hole" contest. Dog the participants. against rodeos per se, the Charleston tameness and lack of thrills at the style. Coons are used continuously until they are has just dragged the coon from hole in ground (right The meeting was chaired by Dr. F. J. Humane Association looked up the law Charleston rodeo. killed. foreground). in the State Code governing cruelty to The rodeo people, who had been Mulhern, Deputy Administrator, Agri­ animals and found it to be well-written, scheduled to give performances at sev­ cultural Research Service, U.S. Depart­ broad in scope, and applicable to rodeo officers to obtain arrest warrants with­ eral other places in West Virginia, can­ ment of Agriculture. Dr. Earl Jones, Texas Coon Contests New Jersey May Outlaw practices. To quote, in small part: out cooperation of the law enforcement celled them and went home. also of Agricultural Research Service, "If any person shall cruelly, unneces­ agencies. It is, of course, not possible to assess Continue; Officials Release of Impounded sarily or needlessly beat, torture, tor­ USDA and chief enforcer of the pet­ One of the most recent of these series accurately how large a part of this fail­ ment, mutilate, kill ..." napping law, Public Law 89-544, gave ure was due to the threat of prompt and Look the Other Way of events took place in July in Gatesville, Animals to Research a report on its present status. Given this, preliminary work in pre­ direct action by a local humane associa­ Despite intensive efforts by the Texas Texas. When humanitarian efforts to Participants agreed generally that Before recessing on June 24, the New paring for the arrival of the rodeo con­ tion, backed by the cooperation of pub­ Council for Wildlife Protection, The stop it were unsuccessful, the Texas sisted of six steps: lic officials and police. It was, however, stronger state laws are needed to pro­ Jersey Assembly passed a bill, A.B. 693, HSUS and other animal welfare orga­ Council for Wildlife Protection arranged ( 1) Our officers visited the County a good experience in working with the tect animals used in biomedical research for photographs of the events to show specifically prohibiting the release of Prosecutor and called his attention to laws at hand currently. nizations, the bloody and cruel "coon­ and kept for any purpose in pet shops,. how cruel and brutal they are. Some of impounded animals to research labora­ this law and to the probability that in­ on-a-log" contests and their variations pounds, and animal shelters. It was de­ tories. Unfortunately, the bill did not fractions would occur during the up­ are still going strong in Texas. Protests these pictures are reproduced here, not cided to draft legislation which would coming rodeo. He dictated a sample Any Openings? to state and local authorities, demands to shock humanitarians, but as a means reach a vote in the Senate. Senate action warrant. close loopholes uncovered through ex­ is expected, however, when the legisla­ for enforcement of the anti-cruelty law of educating an unknowing public to Does your society have career perience with P.L. 89-544 and, at the (2) We then went to the local Chief which prohibits "matching or causing a the terrible suffering and fear that is ture reconvenes in November. of Police and asked him (a) to have an openings for humane workers, ex· same time, regulate the handling of ani­ fight" between animals, and extensive involved. Perhaps, in this way, enough Passage of A.B. 693 is important be­ adequate number of warrants printed; perienced or inexperienced.? Re­ mals for commercial purposes to assure publicity have so far failed to stir the public indignation and protest can be cause persistent efforts have been made (b) to have officers available at all per­ quests for employment in animal their humane treatment. formances, prepared to serve warrants conscience of a state that seems bogged aroused to force Texas law enforcement by the state Department of Health to welfare work are received regularly The model law will also include the at the request of our staff; and (c) to down in violence and brutality to ani­ officials to act. require release of animals to research be prepared to arrest offenders on the by The HSUS and we have com· so-called "bunchers" who traffic in ani­ mals. Gatesville, where these events took institutions. The HSUS New Jersey spot. (The experience of other humane piled a list of potential employees. mals, intra-state, selling to larger deal­ The efforts are not succeeding because place, is about 90 miles from Johnson Branch and other humane organizations societies with rodeo personnel has shown ers for resale to research laboratories. We would like to put these indi­ authorities seem determined to look the City, home of President Lyndon B. have consistently, and so far success­ this to be essential for successful prose­ Committee members agreed that the cution.) viduals in touch with organizations other way whenever illegal coon contests Johnson. fully, opposed these attempts. The dan­ stealing of pets for resale is greatest at (3) The police judge was alerted to with vacancies. Please, therefore, are scheduled in a community. ger continues to exist, however. this level. USDA experience with Pub­ the situation so that he would be avail­ write The HSUS if you have an Time after time, the Texas Council for If your society is having difficulty Humanitarians in New Jersey may lic Law 89-544 confirmed this: not a able to hear cases immediately and opening to fill, or when you have Wildlife Protection and other organiza­ with any problem relating to ani· wish to make their wishes known to police would know his whereabouts at single case of a stolen animal could be an opening to fill. Indicate the type tions have called official attention to mal welfare, seek help from The their state Senators and Assemblymen all times during the performances. proven in the Department's investigation of job (clerical, kennel worker, scheduled events and no action has been HSUS. Expert advice is available and to Assemblyman John F. Brown, (4) A letter was sent to the Mayor to of 861 complaints. explain the situation and requesting his driver, or other) and salary range. taken. It is as if the authorities are try­ on all aspects of society and shelter Chairman of the Committee on County A proposed model law is expected to support, if needed. (He replied promptly, ing to preserve this illegal cruelty as management. Write The HSUS and Municipal Government. All may be It may he the best way to solve your be in final form for the next meeting on offering his cooperation and expressing some kind of precious heritage. It is Service Department, Washington, addressed at the State House, Trenton, his interest in enforcing the law.) employment problems. October 9. also, of course, impossible for humane D. C. 20036. New Jersey. 10 11 Have you made your reservation for the 1968 HSUS National Leadership Conference? If not, it is time to do so now. The dates are October 4-6. The place is the Marriott Motor Hotel, Saddle Brook, New Jersey. All parts of the conference program are planned to be deeply interesting to every humanitarian and to achieve progress in reducing suffering. Problems that mean the most currently to the American humane movement will be the meat of this year's meeting. What local humane societies can do to protect livestock in their areas will be a prominent subject. Equal attention will be given to the operation of Public Law 89-544, the Laboratory Animal Welfare Act, and how societies can work with the U.S. Department of Agriculture against laboratory suppliers who are violating the law. An interesting and important seminar on humane education in American classrooms is planned. Valuable recommendations will be made on how societies can work toward the introduction of humane education in schools. Also included will be discussion of a new junior humane education program prepared by The HSUS and the National Humane Education Center. The progress of laboratory animal legislation will be reported and an analysis made of the steps that remain to be taken to achieve this important objective. Protection and preservation of wildlife and the role of humane organizations in this area will also be examined in depth. Saturday night, October 5, will be the big night of the conference. This is the time of the annual awards banquet when outstanding humanitarians are honored for their work. There is a registration fee of $5 per person for individuals attending any or all daily sessions even if not staying at the hotel. This fee is, however, included in the $15 banquet and registration fee. Please, therefore, plan to attend this interesting and exciting meeting. Remember that every­ one is cordially invited. You need not be a member of The HSUS to attend. But don't delay; use the coupon below today!

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