1961 ; :· CONGRESSIONAL -RECORD-- · HOUSE 1155 at the request of the. .President. He bells ·of the standing committee of the House acted,. how.ever, ·only rafter , he had been HOUSE ~oF .R£PRESENTATIV£S of Representatives on Rules: invited to .do so by the responsible local Howard W. Smith {-chairman), Virginia; M{)NDAY, JANUARY 23, 1961 William M. Colmer, .Mississippi; Ray J , Mad­ and State officials. den, Indiana; James J. Delaney, New York; I commend Mr. Goldberg for his ex­ The House met 'S.t 12 :o'clock noon. James ·w. Trimble, Arkansas; Homer Thorn­ cellent work. .He has performed .a real The Very Revere:m.d Leo Wesolowsky., berry, Texas; Richard Bolling, Missouri; service to the Nation. rector of the Ukrainian Orthodox ThGmas P. O'Neill, Jr., Massachusetts. Church of St. Vladimir, New York, N.Y., The resolution was agreed to. offered the foUowing prayer: NOMINATIONS PENDING IN COMMITTEES Our Heavenly Father, Almighty God. MEMBERS OF THE COMMITTEE ON We thank you for all good which you Mr. SMATHERS. Madam .President, send EPART~NT OF THE NAVY Howard H. Baker, Tennessee; Thomas B. John B. Connally, Jr., of Texas. to be Sec­ Mr. WALTER. Mr. Speaker, I offer a Curtis, Missouri; Victor A. Knox, Michigan;· retary of the Navy. resolution and ask for its immediate con­ James B. Utt. • Califor:nia; Jackson E . .Betts. James Henry WakeUn, Jr., of New Jersey. sideration. Ohio; Bruce Alger, Texas; Walter M. Mumma, to be an Assistant Secretary of the Navy. T.he Clerk read as foUows: Pennsylvania. DEPARTMENT <>F S'DATE H. RES. 118 The resolution was agreed to. Chester Bowles, ,of .Connecti-cut, to be Resolved, That the following-named Mem~ A motion .to reconsider was laid ·on the Under Secretary of State. bers be, and they are hereby, "elected mem~ table; it56 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD- HOUSE January 23 TRIDUTE TO TWO DISTINGUISHED achievements for and on behalf of his State Resolved, by the Senate of Texas, That we and country; and be it further do hereby. express our appreciation for the TEXANS Resolved, That copies of this resolution be services so ably rendered the State and the Mr. PATMAN. Mr. Speaker, I ask forwarded under the seal of the Senate of Nation by Vice President-elect JoHNSON and unanimous consent to extend my re­ Texas, to the Honorable SAM RAYBURN and extend to him, and to President-elect to the members of the Texas delegation in Kennedy, our best wishes for a construc­ marks in the RECORD at this point in two the Congress of the United States. tive and stable administration; and be it instances and include two resolutions BEN RAMSEY, further passed by the Senate of Texas concern­ President of the Senate, Resolved, That copies of this resolution, ing two distinguished Texans who are CHARLES ScHNABEL, under the seal of the senate, be forwarded serving at each end of the Capitol at Secretary of the Senate. by the secretary of the senate, to Hon. John this time. F. Kennedy; and to Hon. LYNDON B. JOHN­ The SPEAKER. Is there objection to soN; and to the members of the Texas dele­ the request of the gentleman from RESOLUTION OF THE SENATE OF gation in Congress. TEXAS EXPRESSING APPRECIA­ BEN RAMSEY, Texas? President of the Senate. There was no objection. TION FOR THE SERVICES SO ABLY CHARLES ScHNABEL, RENDERED TO THE STATE . AND Secretary of the Senate. TO THE NATION BY VICE PRESI­ RESOLUTION OF THE SENATE OF DENT LYNDON JOHNSON, AND EX­ TEXAS EXTENDING ITS CON­ TENDING TO HIM AND TO PRESI­ HON. WILLIAM B. FRANKE GRATULATIONS AND BEST DENT KENNEDY BEST WISHES Mr. ARENDS. Mr. Speaker, I ask WISHES TO THE HONORABLE SAM FOR A CONSTRUCTIVE AND · unanimous consent to address the House RAYBURN FOR HIS OUTSTANDING STABLE ADMINISTRATION for 1 minute and to revise and extend LEADERSHIP AND ACHIEVEMENTS my remarks. FOR AND ON BEHALF OF HIS Mr. PATMAN. Mr. Speaker, on Jan­ The SPEAKER. Is there objection STATE AND COUNTRY uary 11, the Senate of Texas adopted to the request of the gentleman from a resolution expressing gratitude to a Mr. PATMAN. Mr. Speaker, it is a Illinois? native Texan, Vice President LYNDON B. There was no objection. matter of deep regret to many thought­ JoHNSON, for the ability, energy, integ­ ful people that living men have such rity, and devotion to duty with which he Mr. ARENDS. Mr. Speaker, I want to poor and inadequate ways of saying has served his State and the Nation dur­ take this opportunity to express my per­ thanks to one among us who has done ing his several terms in the U.S. House sonal feeling of gratitude to the Honor­ exceptional, indeed, immeasurable serv­ of Representatives and the U.S. Senate, able William B. Franke the distinguished ice to his country. and during his long and successful ten­ Secretary of the Navy who is about to Even so, the pressures of current ure as Senate majority leader. leave his high office with an enviable events and the pressures of differing am­ Under unanimous consent I insert record of accomplishment. bitions concerning the immec:iiat~ policies Senate Resolution 7 to be reprinted in Secretary Franke has generously and of Government make it difficult for a the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD as follOWS: unselfishly served our country and the large, official body even to say thanks. s. RES. 7 U.S. Navy. In his many years in Wash­ It is a rare man in the political arena ington he held several top positions Whereas in 'the course of events the Amer­ who receives such an expression of ican people authorized a change in the ad­ within the Navy Department. In the thanks as has been given the Honorable ministration of their Government with the high and honored position of Secretary SAM RAYBURN this month by the Senat.e election of Hon. John F. Kennedy as Presi­ of th,e Navy he has provided the Navy of Texas. Speaker RAYBURN's towering dent and Hon. LYNDON B. JOHNSON, as Vice with the leadership and inspiration to mark in history is unquestioned. President; and move forward in this rapidly changing , Under unanimous consent I insert Res­ Whereas with the eyes of the world focused nuclear world. olution 3, adopted by the Senate of on the National Capital, the new President Throughout his service his broad Texas on January 10, 1961, to be re­ and Vice President will be inaugurated on January 20, 1961, and thus launch the coun­ knowledge, ability, and experience, pro­ printed in the RECORD as follows: try on a program of constructive achieve­ vided the sound judgment necessary in s. RES. 3 ments and stability in these precarious and the making of correct decisions. His Whereas 50 years ago on this date, a young troublous times; and ability along with his frank and honest man from north Texas, serving in the Texas Whereas the transition in administrations manner have earned for him unbounded House of Representatives was elevated to the is of tremendous importance to the free respect, here in the Congress and wher­ position of speaker of the house; and world and to our country and of particular ever his many tasks took him. Whereas following his service in such interest to Texas and to Texans; and Not only the Department of. the Navy, capacity, he was chosen by the people of his Whereas in the person of Hon. LYNDON B. district to represent them in the U.S. House JOHNSON to become the Vice President of the but our Government as a whole, includ­ of Representatives where he has served con­ United States and as such, President of the ing many of us here in the Congress, are tinuously, with distinction, since 1913; and Senate of the United States, the State of deeply appreciative of the cooperation Whereas by hard work, integrity, devotion Texas has given to the country a talented and the help so ably contributed by Sec­ to duty, and dedication to the best interests and able leader; and retary Franke. He has led his Depart­ of his adopted State, he grew in stature and Whereas this distinguished native Texan ment in a period of uneasy peace, when in the respect of his colleagues in the House served his .district in the U.S. House of Rep­ a Secretary of the Navy was called upon of Representatives in which he served as itS resentatives, followed by representation of almost daily for decisions and guidance majority leader in the 75th and 76th Con­ his State in the U.S. Senate, to which he was gresses, followed by his selection as Speaker elected three times and by reason of his abil­ in questions vitally affecting the entire on September 16, 1940, which position he has hy, energy, integrity and devotion to duty, world. He has provided excellent leader­ held continuously since such time with the was chosen as majority leader of the U.S. ship for his military subordinates and exception of the 80th Congress, during which Senate in which capacity he exercised thosG has assisted the Congress in carrying out he was the distinguished minority leader; qualities of leadership which. gained the re­ those naval matters which are charged and · spect of all his colleagues and refiected credit to the legislative division of the Govern­ Whereas by reason of his outstanding upon himself, his State, and the Nation; and ment by the Constitution. The Congress ability and fine character he has served his Whereas during his long and successful has profited greatly by. its association State and Nation in the Congress and as tenure· as Senate majority leader his coopera­ Speaker of the House longer than any other tion with the administration, of a different and work with Secretary Franke. person in American history; and political faith, demonstrated his patriotism, In bringing the attention and appre­ Whereas it is the desire of the senate of his capacity, and his desire to serve the best ciation of the Congress to the work of Texas to mark this anniversary and con­ interests of his country; and Secretary Franke, I am delighted also to gratulate this outstanding Texan upon his Whereas the Senate of Texas is grateful for speak of his able assistants, the Under ,constructive contributions to our country: the service rendered to the State and the Na­ Secretary and Assistant Secretaries of Now, therefore, be it tion by its former U.S. Senator, LYNDON B. Resolved by the Senate of Texas, and it JoHNSON, and desires to extend to him, and the Navy, Messrs. Bantz, Jackson, Milne, does hereby extend its congratulations and to President-elect Kennedy, all good wishes and Wakelin who also have given un­ best wishes to the Honorable SAM RAYBURN in their new official roles: Now, therefore, be selfishly of themselves to aid the Secre­ for his great and outstanding leadership and it tary in his arduous duties. 1961 . CONGRESSIONAL RECORD- HOUSE 1157

Secretary Franke ·may be proud of the in-words he had written many years be­ WORLD DIFFERENT PLACE NOW example he has ·set as an American citi­ fore, we sensed the future of our land. The world is very different now. For man z·en in giving to his country his time, his asking us to go forward and be worthy holds in his mortal hands the power to energy, his talents. · of it. abolish all form of human poverty and all form of human life. He has serVed his country with great On the inaugural stand was the oldest And yet the same revolutionary beliefs for distinction. This distinguished service President, departing with the gratitude which our forebears fought are st111 at issue has helped to build a finer Navy and a of the Nation. · around the globe-the belief that the rights greater country. As he leaves his high And the youngest elected President, of man come not from the generosity of the position of Secretary of the Navy, I am taking the oath: ''that I will faithfully state but from the hand of God. sure the Navy and the Government as a execute the Office of President of the We dare not forget today that we are the whole say to him, "Well done, Mr. Sec­ United States, and will to the best of heirs of that first Revolution. retary." my ability, preserve, protect, and defend Let the word go forth from this time and place, to friend and foe alike, that the torch the Constitution of the United States, has been passed to a new generation of so help me, God." Americans--born in this century, tempered COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS From old to young, the unbroken con­ by war, disciplined by a hard and bitter AND SUBCOMMITTEES-AUTHOR­ tinuity of leadership rising from the peace, proud of our ancient heritage-and IZATION TO SIT people, the symbol and sum of our as­ unwllling to witness or permit the slow un­ doing of those human rights to which this Mr. CANNON. Mr. Speaker, I offer a pirations guiding us toward the undis­ covered fulftllment beyond the horizon. Nation has always been committed, and to resolution rds, because of the existing the problems of mankind, the Ukraine remarks. definition of the term "foreign prin­ has a place as a member. It is a "repub­ The SPEAKER. Is there objection to cipal," agents of a domestic organiza­ lic" of the Union of Soviet Socialist Re­ the request of the gentleman from New tion today need not register even though publics; but as such it is a captive na­ York? their organizations are financed, con­ tion, a satellite, an officially recognized There was no objection. trolled, supervised, or directed by a component of the Russian system of Mr. BECKER. Mr. Speaker, in August foreign government or political party, stooges, and the government does not 1960 I introduced legislation and again unless the Department of Justice can es­ represent the people, nor do the people on January 3, 1961, I introduced H.R. 64, tablish that such domestic organization of that nation accept, except by force, a bill to amend the Railway Labor Act is "subsidized" by a foreign government their unhapy role as a part of the Soviet to prevent interference with the move­ or political party. The new bill will de­ Union. ment of interstate commerce and for fine foreign principal so as to bring do­ The bonds which hold the Ukrainian other purposes. This was in light of the mestic organizations within the purview people within that Union, however, can disastrous Long Island Railroad strike, of the registration requirements of the be but temporary. They have struggled followed a little later by the same type act, irrespective of whether they are sub­ for centuries for freedom and independ­ of strike against the Pennsylvania Rail­ sidized, if a foreign government or for­ ence. They won it, then lost it, but they road, whereby not only tens of thousands eign political party supervises, directs, have never diminished their own partic­ of commuters but freight, business, and controls, or finances them in such a man­ ular kind of cold war against the Rus­ industry were seriously handicapped. ner as to exercise substantial control sian oligarchs, in their efforts to regain Now, again in January 1961, 660 mem­ over their policies and activities. and retain their freedom. bers of the railroad tugboat operators Section 2 of the bill amends another In the fight for freedom, in Europe and tied up not only the tugboats, but com­ provision of the act; namely, section all over the world, the Ukraine, with our pletely paralyzed the New Haven and 3 Cd). Section 3 relates to the so-called help and that of our allies, can be the New York Central Railroads. This strike commercial exemption and exempts spearhead. They and all of the other and its effects cannot be calculated in agents from the obligation of registering captive nations look to us, and with in­ terms of dollars alone, but of great dis­ if their foreign principals are engaged genuity, with timeliness, with determi­ service to the public. only in private, nonpolitical, financial, nation, even with enlightened self-inter­ I ask you, and the committees of Con­ mercantile, or other activities in further­ est, we must help them in their fight for gress, to take immediate action, as soon ance of the bona fide trade or commerce freedom. Every inch of gain strength­ as committees are organized in the of such foreign principal. ens the entire free world in the struggle House, that hearings be held and action This exemption has proved to be am­ for survival. taken to bring about compulsory arbi­ biguous. The language has led to con­ tration in matters affecting the national fusion and unnecessarily difficult prob­ interest and welfare. This sort of strike lems in the administration of the law. UNITED STATES TRADING can no longer be tolerated with the pub­ Argument has been made that if a for­ CORPORATION lic-be-damned attitude. It not only re­ eign principal meets any one of the above acts against the public interest, but also Mr. CURTIS of Missouri. Mr. Speak­ quoted conditions, as distinguished from er, I ask unanimous consent to extend against the very people it is intended to meeting several or all of the require­ help, the workingman. Because, Mr. my remarks at this point in the RECORD ments, its agents need not register. As and to include extraneous matter. Speaker, this sort of strike puts out of rewritten the section with its proposed work tens of thousands of other working changes and sentence structure will The SPEAKER. Is there objection people, who are innocent victims of this make it clear that for an agent to qual­ to the request of the gentleman from strike. The public will no longer con­ ify for exemption from the obligation of Missouri? sider merely words; they are entitled to registering, the foreign principal must There was no objection. action. I shall constantly press for ac­ be engaged in activities which meet Mr. CURTIS of Missouri. Mr. tion; it is needed at once. either of two sets of three requirements: Speaker, one of the most dangerous The activities must be private and non­ weapons currently being employed by the FOREIGN AGENTS political and financial, or private and Soviet bloc in its struggle for world nonpolitical and mercantile. If any one domination is the use of international Mr. POFF. Mr. Speaker, I ask unani­ of these requirements is lacking, the trade to achieve that objective through mous consent to address the House for agent cannot qualify for exemption and economic means. This is a field in 1 minute and to revise and extend my therefore must register under the act. which the Soviets have shown increasing remarks. interest and skill and one in which the The SPEAKER. Is there objection dictatorial Russian Government enjoys to the request of the gentleman from UKRAINE, SPEARHEAD OF certain advantages over its competitors, Virginia? the private businesses of the United There was no objection. FREEDOM'S ADVANCE States and other free countries of the Mr. POFF. Mr. Speaker, I invite the Mr. SEELY-BROWN. Mr. Speaker, I world. attention of the Committee on the Judi­ ask unanimous consent to address the In the study which the Joint Economic ciary to a bill to amend the Foreign House for 1 minute and to revise and Committee undertook last year into the Agents Registration Act which I have re­ extend my remarks. comparisons of the Soviet and American cently introduced. This act, among The SPEAKER. Is there objection economies, it was shown that we in this other things, requires the registration of to the request of the gentleman from country have a large and impressive lead persons employed by certain foreign Connecticut? in the economic race of nation against principals which disseminate propa­ There was no objection. nation. This lead, it was demonstrated, ganda in the United States. Section 1 Mr. SEELY-BROWN. Mr. Speaker, I has its foundation in the basic strength of that act contains a definition of terms. wish to take notice of the 43d anniver..: and progress of our free enterprise sys­ Among those definitions is "foreign sary of Ukrainian independence, which tem, and this lead is one which our free principal" and it is defined to include a occurred yesterday. enterprise economy can safely maintain. domestic organization which is "subsi­ These hearings also pointed out that the dized" by a foreign government or Ukraine today is not one of the free Soviets are growing economically, that a foreign political party. Experience in nations; but it had its taste of freedom, their capacity for waging the economic the administration of this act shows a and the 40 million people of the Ukraine, features of the cold war is increasing. need for the inclusion within the term comprising the largest non-Russian na­ The real danger of the Russian eco­ "foreign principal" domestic organiza­ tion behind the Iron Curtain, will never nomic capacity in this battle for world tions which are not only subsidized by a forget that period of their history nor trade is not that they will overwhelm us foreign government or political party, let up in their resourceful efforts to ob­ in every country and in every product but also those which are substantially tain complete and lasting freedom as an in which our businesses compete. Rath­ controlled, directed, or financed by a for­ independent nation. er it is that, in the interim before the eign government or foreign political Among the nations, now almost at the basic economic facts of life catch up with party. 100 mark, united for peaceful solution of the inhuman and unprogressive system 1961 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD- HOUSE 1161 of communism, the Soviets may use the this proposed United States Trading can be achieved·," Representative CURTIS said. powers of planning and control which Corporation. "Perhaps the mere threat of U.S. retaliation characterize their economy to launch through the trading corporation would be NEW YoRK.-A key Congressman, in re­ enough to dissuade the Russians from these attacks in specific and limited areas, ac­ sponse to Premier Khrushchev's declaration practices. cepting a temporary loss to drive the of economic war, proposes strong counter­ "Just as the possession of the hydrogen competition from the :field and recoup measures to Soviet dumping-a complete re­ bomb works as a deterrent to military ag­ these losses by exploitation, and in some vamping of the U.S. tariff system, and crea­ gression, existence of the trading corpora­ tion of a Secretary of Foreign Economics as cases enslavement, of small nations, tion could work as a deterrent to e~onomic a full Cabinet member. forms of aggression," he suggested. when the competition has been driven "Khrushchev has challenged us to eco­ out. Mr. CuRTis hopes that the Corporation, if nomic war, but our arsenal is empty of ef­ set up, some day could be internationalized, This is the classic concept of monopoly fective weapons in this field,'' says Repre­ growing into an "Economic Court of Jus­ power at work, the destruction of com­ sentative ToM CuRTIS, of St. Louis. "We've tice" that would eliminate the cut-throat petition in one area or for one product got the bombs and missiles to stand up to practices that still persist in international by planned losses, losses which will be Russia in a military showdown, but in a trade. more than repaid by subsequent exploi­ battle between economies-the kind we're tation when there is no competition to now being forced into-the United States is almost defenseless." RESOLUTION TO CREATE COMMIT­ serve as a restraint. The effects of this Representative CURTIS, the only Missouri type of competition, or rather destruc­ Republican holding high elective office, is TEE ON INDEPENDENT UNIONS tion of competition, has the same delete­ the ranking minority member of the House­ AND UNRECOGNIZED GROUPS rious result in the international economy Senate Joint Economic Committee and as do the effects of monopolistic prac­ fourth-ranking Republican in the House Mr. CURTIS of Missouri. Mr. Speak­ tices in our national economy. Economic Ways and Means Committee. er, I ask unanimous consent to extend my remarks at this point in the RECORD assaults of the type mentioned, coupled RUNNING MATE and to include extraneous matter. with the subversion which accompanies Now completing his fifth term in the The SPEAKER. Is there objection Russian and satellite trade missions House, the 48-year-old Congressman has and economic assistance advisers, pre­ been mentioned as a running mate for either to the request of the gentleman from sent a very grave threat to our national Vice President Nixon or, should he be Missouri? security. And, as mentioned, the Soviets drafted, Gov. Nelson Rockefeller of New There was no objection. may direct this threat to such points of York. Mr. CURTIS of Missouri. Mr. Speak­ economic competition as will best serve The first of Representative CuRTIS' un­ er, I have been quite concerned for some orthodox proposals is the establishment of a time about the lack of recognition ac­ their political ends. United States Trading Corporation, capital­ Individual American businesses may ized by the Government at $1 billion with a corded the unorganized labor groups and be faced down by the concentrated potential of up to $4 billion. Purpose of the independent unions throughout the power of the Soviet economy, although Corporation would be to enable U.S. firms to country, particularly on the Federal level. on a national scale our output, capacity, compete with the artificially low prices set It has been my feeling for some time and growth potential far exceed that of by Soviet state trading monopolies. that the Congress has fallen down in Payments from the Corporation would as­ its duty to this large segment of our the Soviet bloc. It is the imbalance of sure a U.S. firm of a fair profit margin if it nation competing against private busi­ population and, because of this, I have were forced to drastically lower its prices to today reintroduced a resolution which ness that gives an advantage to the meet the monopoly prices of Russia. Russians in this :field. In an effort to "Right now Russia is engaged in the same provides for the establishment of a com­ overcome this imbalance, we must not kind of unscrupulous business practices that mittee on independent unions and un­ fall into the trap of adopting the policies were outlawed by our antitrust legislation recognized labor groups. It is my belief of the Communists. We must be in a in the last century," CuRTis explained in an that such a committee is necessary and position to aid and help individual busi­ interview during a visit here. it should be comparable in dignity and ness enterprises and the capitalist sys­ UNFAIR FIGHT in operation to the House Committee on tem, so that there will be no encroach­ "The U.S. exporter, in competing with Small Business. Small unions and small ment by the Government on free busi­ Soviet monopolies, often is up against the business comprise the largest portion of ness. We must achieve a cooperation type of unfair competition that many small their respective :field by far; for this rea­ between private business and govern­ businessmen faced in America before the son alone they deserve recognition. Sherman Antitrust Act," he said. I envision this committee as giving the ment to counteract this Communist The St. Louis Congressman stresses that threat. the Corporation would be designed as a small unions and unrecognized labor As a part of this effort, I am today defense only against totalitarian economies groups an opportunity to air their prob­ reintroducing a bill to establish a United such as Russia's, and would go into action lems before an appropriate congressional States Trading Corporation. This Cor­ only when U.S. firms could prove they wer& forum, and giving us in Congress a bet­ poration would provide assistance to up against unscrupulous foreign competi­ ter idea of the operation and needs of American business to help it compete in tion. these groups. This, in turn, would be of the markets in which Soviet policy dic­ "There must be built-in safeguards against inestimable value to Congress in drafting U.S. firms taking advantage of the Corpora­ appropriate legislation to meet the prob­ tated an economic assault. If Soviet tion," he continued. "Some firms inevitably Russia does not engage in this kind of would try to blackmail the Corporation into lems which are presented. activity, the corporation would not have helping them underbid foreign competitors. I believe that experience has proven to act. If it does, the Corporation would But payments would be made only when the that interests which do not have a forum be there to insure that through such competition could be shown blatantly from which to present their views to temporary activity, although it lasts for unfair." the Congress are often lost in the shuf­ several years, would not result in Rus­ Mr. CURTIS cites several examples of how fle. Small labor represents an estimated Russia cuts corners in its economic war with 30 million workers, twice the number rep­ sia's taking over any market, destroying the West. Two years ago it tried to create resented by the A~CIO; certainly any competition or enslaving the econ­ anarchy in the world aluminum market by omy of any nation. dumping vast quantities of the metal at groups speaking for this large a number The bill which I introduce is not a below-cost prices. At the same time it out­ of Americans deserves to be heard. :final solution to the problem which I bid the United States for Icelandic fish, trying to tie the island's entire foreign trade have outlined. Rather, it is a definition FOR THE RELIEF OF CHRISTINE of the problem and one concrete pro­ to Kremlin purchases. He also points out that Poland recently FAHRENBRUCH posal in reference to it. I urge that the agreed to supply Cuba with textile ma­ Congress and the country give sincere chinery; yet for several months Poland was Mr. CURTIS of Missouri. Mr. Speak­ consideration to this proposal and to the negotiating to buy textile machinery from er, I ask unanimous consent to extend problem which it is designed to help the United States, claiming a serious short­ my remarks at this point in the RECORD solve. age at home. and to include extraneous matter. I would like at this point, Mr. Speak­ THREAT MAY DETER The SPEAKER. Is there objection er, to insert in the RECORD a news feature "This kind of trade deal often is expensive to the request of the gentleman from by Sid Goldberg, syndicated by the economically to the SoViet bloc, and is en­ Missouri? North American Newspaper Alliance, on tered only when an outstanding political goal There was no objection. 1162 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD -HOUSE January 23 Mr; CURTIS of Missouri. Mr. None of us can forget that the cur- THE LATE HONORABLE KEITH Speaker, I have today introduced R pri­ rent conquerors, by use of force and THOMSON vate bill for the relief of Christine fraud, deprived the Ukrainian people of Fahrenbruch, a bill identical to one their right to determine their own po- The SPEAKER. Under previous order passed by this House in the previous litical, economic, and social institutions of the House, the gentleman from Wy­ Congress. Because of the limitations of a scant 4 years after the proclamation oming [Mr. HARRISON] is recognized for time, action on it was not taken in the of their Republic. The world well re- 60 minutes. . other body. This bill would reimburse members the harsh nature of the aggres- Mr. HARRISON of Wyoming. Mr. Christine and her parents, Sgt. and Mrs. sion and colonialism which, through Speaker, I have taken this time to pay Raymond Fahrenbruch, for the ex­ military, economic, and political means, tribute to a former Member of this body, penses which they have incurred in the has brought slavery to over 100 millions the late Honorable KEITH THOMSON of treatment of Christine's hearing defects of people in eastern and central Europe Wyoming. and the special school required by it. and denied to them their divine right Mr. Speaker, as there are many Mem­ The nature of the injury to Christine's to liberty and individual freedom. We bers of this body who are not able to be hearing is such that she will be perma­ would emphasize today that it is indeed present today, I ask unanimous consent nently deaf. Special medical treatment only through such force and through that all Members who desire to do so may and special education to equip her to such negation of individual rights that have 5 legislative days in which to ex­ lead as normal a life as possible have alien governments are presently main- tend .their remarks in the body of the resulted in great expenses to the Fahren­ tained in many countries of this world. RECORD. bruch family. It is for these expenses Even the master in control must know, The SPEAKER. Is there objection to this this bill would reimburse the despite all assertions to the contrary, the request of the gentleman from Wy­ Fahrenbruchs. that the governments in being do not oming [Mr. HARRISON]? Christine was born in 1950 in an Army represent the will of the governed. And There was no objection. hospital in Germany. When she was among those people who are denied this Mr. HARRISON of Wyoming. Mr. only days old, an illness of undeter­ basic right of self-determination none Speaker, we in Wyoming have lost an mined origin and nature swept the hos­ are more to be remembered and hon- outstanding citizen, a dedicated public pital nursery, killing three of the seven ored than the valiant inhabitants of the servant, and a close friend in the sudden children in the. nursery. This illness Ukraine. No imperialism to which they death of Senator-elect KEITH THOMSON resulted in the hearing defects from may fall victim can drive from their on December 9. It was a shock to all of which she now suffers. hearts, nor the hearts of their brothers us to realize we had lost one whom we At the time of the hearings on this throughout the world, the instinct and had come to count on so much. The loss matter in the last Congress, it came to yearning to be free. to his family was even greater. They light that the illness which struck the We, today, who do honor to our own lost a loving husband and father, one nursery in the hospital in which Chris­ free Nation in marking this great whom they will always remember with tine was born had been caused by the Ukrainian anniversary know full well love and affection and with pride because negligent action of one of the ·Army or­ that so long as men and women anywhere qf his achievements and the esteem in derlies working in the hospital. On the are deprived of their basic freedoms, the which he was held by all. basis of this new information, the De­ peace for which the world longs and Those of. you who served with him partment of the Army undertook to re­ prays will not become a reality. Such · during his 6 years of service in this body, vise its previously adverse report on the peace, indeed, will have no chance of representing the state of Wyoming, know bill. With this new understanding of becoming a re~lity until human rights that he worked with only one thought in the situation, this bill was passed in this and freedom prevail for all peoples. mind-that of serving his state and House but, as noted, no action was taken It is appropriate to look back to days country ably and well. Not only was he in the other body, of victory for freedom and to the cour- recognized in this body and elsewhere It is only through action on the part age and idealism which originally estab- for his outstanding abilities, but he was of the Congress, acting as it may upon lished even a short-lived Ukrainian also especially known for his unwaver­ the extraordinary claims against the National Republic. It is equally appro- ing dedication to those principles in U.S. Government, that this relief can be priate to point out that this hour calls which he believed and for which he given. for a united and firm stand against to- fought. talitarianism and against the intimida- As a young man of humble beginnings, tion of the human spirit which it UKRAINIAN NATIONAL INDEPEND­ produces. It is appropriate to acknowl- he devoted himself to long hours of hard ENCE DAY edge that the deprivation of freedom work and to uncomplaining self -denial and liberty any place in this world is a and sacrifice to rise to a position of in­ Mr. CHURCH. Mr. Speaker, I ask threat equally to the continuation of fluence, prominence, and esteem. He unanimous consent to address the House was a man of action, a doer; a man of f ree d om and liberty among those peoples intensity, striving relentlessly to accom­ for 1 minute and to revise and extend which are privileged now to hold that my remarks. gift in their fortunate hands. It is most plish worthwhile things for the people The SPEAKER. Is there objection of all appropriate for us here, today, of Wyoming and of the Nation. to the request of the gentleman from in commemoration of this Ukrainian His record as a combat officer in the Illinois? anniversary, to acknowledge that we Armed Forces of his country in World There was no objection. must work for the delivery of those in War II, and as a husband and father Mrs. CHURCH. Mr. Speaker, we com­ slavery and strengthen those who waiver shows the same dedication to the high­ memorate today an occasion significant in the battle of freedom for the world. est ideals of love and service. to the people of the Ukraine and equal­ Especially, Mr. Speaker, would I add a I was particularly impressed with the ly significant to the millions through­ tribute to the Americans of Ukrainian remarks made by the Reverend John M. out the world dedicated to the cause of descent who have made such valuable Pattison, his pastor and friend, at the freedom. Although it was January 22- contributions to the political heritage services for KEITH in Cheyenne, Wyo. yesterday-that marked the 43d anni­ and culture of our own country. Our Dr. Pattison expresses better than I can versary of the establishment of the free devotion to democratic ideals has been the love and affection felt by all of us for and independent Ukrainian National Re­ strengthened by the heritage which they KEITH THOMSON. public, it is fitting that on this Monday, have brought us. Today, we take honor when the Congress of a free people in joining with all Ukrainians, there- . Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent meets, we pay tribute not only to the fore, in paying tribute to the courage of that the remarks of the Reverend John anniversary but to the men and women the captive Ukrainians who continue to M. Pattison be included in the RECORD of courage who on January 22, 1918, re­ strive and fight for their freedom. To- at this p<)int. gained their liberty and national inde­ day we, with freemen everywhere, re- The SPEAKER. Without objection, it pendence following over a century of dedicate ourselves to the great cause .of is so ordered. subjugation. human liberty. There was no objection. 1961; CONGRESSIONAL RECORD- HOUSE· 1163

AnDRESS GlVEN AT THE FuNERAL· OF HoN. KEITH selves'-one who had compassion and kind­ and all other members of the bereaved family THOMSON, CONGRESSMAN FROM WYOMING, ness, firmness and conviction-one who ex­ in the loss which they have sustained. Our AND SENATOR-ELECT FROM WYOMING, IN pressed the thoughts and ideals· of people prayers wlll ascend on their beb.alf, that the FIRST PRESB'Y'TERIAN.. CHURCH, CHEYENNE, from all walks of life-because he had served peace of God which pas~ all understanding . WYO., -BY THE REVEREND DR. JOHN M. PATTI­ in. aJI of them in his meteoric career from may keep their hearts and minds now and SON DECEMBER 13, 1960 cowboy to U.S.-Senator-elect. always. . . The news of the sudden death of my­ "We wonder how Divine Providence could esteemed friend and public servant KEITH strike down one who had reached a plateau Mr. HARRISON of Wyoming. Mr. THOMSON came as a hammer blow. .It left. of his career that looked forward to a dis­ Speaker, the passing of KEITH THOMSON me stunned and shocked. It had a paralytic tant horizon of realization of his objectives. will be deeply felt by all of us. His life effect upon me and my family. I feel sure Some day we will know. Suffice it to say and his achievements will be an in­ that most people throughout the region felt now that he has brought inspiration, hope spiration and our love and affection go the same way as I did when they first learned and renewed courage to those who have had out to his loving family who have lost the tragic news. A veritable pall of gloom their faith restored and their individual dlg­ ni ty honored. so much. We will miss him here in the settled over our hearts and over the popu­ House, and Wyoming will lose the serv­ lation of our State. "Throughout this brief career KEITH had His sudden passing, in the prime of life the support and encouragement of a lovely ices of an outstanding citizen as their and when he had just reached a plateau wife and family; for whom, with others, he Senator. in his life which gave promise of a long has created a nation of security, promise, Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentleman and distinguished career in our national life opportunity and peace." from Indiana [Mr. HALLECK]. and of service to the State he so much loved, We all know that KEITH was an indefati­ gable worker. He drove himself relentlessly Mr. HALLECK. Mr. Speaker, it is al­ is difllcult to understand. ways a sad occasion for all of us when I knew the deceased and his family most day and night. No matter what he under­ took he threw himself into the task with all the time comes to pay our last respects intimately. It was my good pleasure to be his ability, force and capacity. He gave pastor here when the family was received to the memory of a colleague who is no every ounce of his strength and the appli­ longer with us. into the fellowship and co~union of this cation of his keen and brilliant mind to the church. I followed his meteoric rise to fame endless problems that confront our Nation Usually there is some small consola­ with much satisfaction, and rejoiced with· in this hour. As one of his friends said so tion in the fact that death has come him iQ. every honor which oame to him and ably: "He has laid down his life on the altar only after a long and honorable career in all the good fortune which he was able to of sacrifice for those he so capably repre­ of service. But there is no such conso­ attain. sented." lation as we speak here now of the life He served as a member of our board of KEITH was not only a devoted public serv­ and achievements of KEITH THOMSON, deacons before he was elected to Congress ant but also a family man. Even in the and had to move from our city. He was a for he left us far too young in years. endless rush of such a busy life as that which His was truly an untimely death. It constant and loyal member of the Sunday he lived, he always found time for his wife congregation and a good supporter of his and boys. His love and affection for his was untimely becausJ it took from the parish. We exchanged letters frequently family was outstanding, and It was a source scene of the very important affairs of during the years he was in Washington, and of much regret to him that his position in this great Republic of ours a young man often we were together at social functions life took so much time away from his grow­ of great promise. when he was in our city visiting his old ing boys. I would say in this connection During his three terms in the House friends. that his wife was constantly at his side, giv­ KEITH THOMSON distinguished himself The career of this young man of 41 years ing him her loyal support, encouragement, as a man of unusual diligence who took has come altogether too soon to its close. and inspiration. She shared with him his During those short years of his life he success, she also shared in his disappoint­ his responsibilities with the utmost seri­ reached. the supremacy of achievement in ment when they came, as they always do ousness. His was a rare combination of 41 years that would cover twice those years come in the life of a public servant. They energy, talent, and personal charm that in experience and accomplishment of most were a happy couple, and no home could won for him widespread admiration and people. have been more ideal than theirs. respect. KEITH THOMSON gave to the One of KEITH's good friends and an hon­ All of us realize that Wyoming has lost Congress the same courage that earned ored citizen of our State wrote this and gave one of its finest young men-yes, one·of its him citations for bravery as a young it to me: great statesmen. But we also know that his combat officer in World War II. He "His humble beginning as a cowboy soon wife and family have lost a wonderful hus­ became obscured by his appearance in World band and a loving father. The loss which brought with him to the Congress the War n as the youngest and ablest Infantry these h ave sustained in this sudden death same dedication to public service that Officer of his rank In the entire U.S. Army. cannot be filled either by election or appoint­ won for him high honors as a citizen in On his return to clvlllife his brllllance in the ment, because no one on earth can fill the his hometown of Cheyenne. legal profession brought local and national vacancy in the lives of these who were closest His many friends here, while sorry tJ recognition. to him. see him leaving our ranks for a seat in "He entered the field of politics with equal We rejoice today in our Christian faith in the other body, were happy and proud success-he became a State legislator, then life eternal and in the knowledge that, "To of his success in the recent election. Congressman for 3 terms-then U.S. Senator­ be absent from the body is to be present elect by one of the greatest tributes ever paid with the Lord." Those of us who knew him best were by an appreciative electorate in the State;· Our religious faith and our basic beliefs certain that KEITH THOMSON was about National recognition of his talents was of teach us that life, the true life of the soul, is to embark on a new series of achieve­ such magnitude that many offer.s for his not terminated by physical death. KEITH ments for the people of. Wyoming and services were made--and refused-for he had has laid aside his physical form, he has gone the Nation. become dedicated to service for the people of from us in life's prime, but his spirit is with It is not for us to question the wisdom Wyoming and the cause of private ent.er­ God who gave it. of a Divine Providence in mourning the prlse. · Life must never be estimated, or its worth "He drove himself relentlessly each day measured, by longevity. It is wonderful to death of our friend. and night to justify the confidence of his live a long and useful life. Yet, we know Having visited with KEITH in Wyoming electorate. He once said, 'To be a good Con­ that there are some, like our deceased friend, on several occasions in recent years I gressman requires 18 hours a day,' and he who live more in 40 years than some others feel a particularly personal sense of loss gave that and more. Poosibly that is why live in 9 decades. Again I say, he lived in his passing. KEITH THOMSON'S was we are sorrowing together today in the loss intensely, he lived enthusiastically, he lived indeed a bright star, a star prematurely of a friend who meant much to the State and served and attained great heights. Now dimmed by a power that is above us all. and the Nation. he lives a fuller, happier and more abun­ "TrUly, a great man, who has given every dant life than any of us can ever know on this In their bereavement I offer my deep­ ounce of devotion and application of his bril­ earth. est sympathy to Mrs. Thomson and her liant mind to the multiple problems that No word of mine can add to or detract from fine sons and to all of KEITH's family confront our Republic has laid his life on the luster of his name, nor from the high and friends. the altar of sacrifice for those he so ably opinion which all people had who knew him. . Mr. HARRISON of Wyoming. Mr. represented. His life is his greatest eulogy, and his Speaker, I yield to our colleague, the "His keen mind that grasped instantly the achievements will live as a memorial unto tactics of military warfare, of litigation, and him for ever. gentleman from Iowa [Mr. HoEVENl. of national policies is now at rest. We have I know that all of you join with me in Mr. HOEVEN. Mr. Speaker, KEITH lost one who was said, 'Knew most about expressing our sincere and deep sympathy T HoMsoN was one of the best Congress­ missiles, including the scientists them- with Mrs. Thomson, her boys, the parents men I have ever known. I was impressed 1164 CONGRESSIONAL-RECORD ._- HOUSE January 23 with him when he first became a Mem- interest of our Nation·. lie ·p·ut the best ute to the life-and unselfish services of ber o:f the House of Representatives 6 interest of the country above partisan the late .KEITH THOMSON Of Wyoming. I years ago. I saw in him a man of in- considerations. He· was able and effec­ was shocked when I heard the news of his tegrity who was wholly devoted to his tive in his work. untimely death, which cut short an out­ job. He was a thorough student of legis- Mr. Speaker, it is a privilege to join . standing career at a time when our dis­ lation, and I always felt KEITH knew my colleagues in paying tribute to the tinguished colleague was about to enter what he was talking about when he took memory of so fine a man as KEITH on a new and challenging phase of that the floor. THOMSON, and I also want to join with career. Our late coworker served as a It was difficult for us to understand you in words of sympathy for his charm­ colleague on the House Committee on why such a young man, perhaps at the ing wife and family. Interior and Insular Affairs for a number apex of his career, should so suddenly be Mr. HARRISON of Wyoming. Mr. of years and I came to know him there taken from us. We know it was God's Speaker, I yield to the gentleman from for his sincerity in working for what will and so must be reconciled to the loss Illinois [Mr. ARENDS]. he believed was right and for his fairness that is ours. KEITH THOMSON was loved . Mr. ARENDS. Mr. Speaker, with my in considering the views of those who and respected by all those who knew him colleagues, I, too, rise to ~xpress my deep might happen to differ with him. and we shall miss him in the days ahead. regrets over the passing of a wonderful In the last session of the 86th Con­ We take consolation in the fact that man, KEITH THOMSON. gress, it was KEITH THOMSON who con­ he served well his day and generation While with my family on a southern tributed greatly to the successful work and has left behind him only happy vacation during the holidays, I picked of the House in amending the Mineral memories of our association together. up a newspaper to note his untimely Leasing Act of 1920.· This was a service Mrs. Hoeven joins me in extending our passing. This shocked me because here of love and dedication for he was at that deepest sympathy to Mrs. Thomson and was a young man, vigorous, energetic, so time a member of the Committee on all members of the family. full of life, yet at the age of 40 years Appropriations rather than a member Mr. HARRISON of Wyoming. Mr. taken from us at the height of his career. of the committee handling the legisla­ Speaker, I yield to our distinguished In the 6 years he was a Member of this tion. colleague, the gentleman from Ohio [Mr. body I had close association with him. Mr. Speaker, I am sure that all my BnowN.J As the party whip it was always a colleagues on the Interior and Insular Mr. BROWN. Mr. Speaker, it is dif- pleasure to sit down and talk with him Affairs Committee, and my fellow Mem­ ficult to understand why divine provi- about pending issues under discussion bers of the House from the Rocky Moun­ dence in its wisdom sees fit to take from · and to be voted on. He often presented tain area especially and the Nation us, and from our beloved Republic, a fresh ideas. He invariably had some­ generally, join in expressing our heart­ man of the abilities, the stature, and the thing new to offer. It was enlightening felt sorrow at the loss of a great public capacities of KEITH THoMSON. Those of to get his thinking as he approached servant from the West. Mrs. Aspinall us who were privileged to serve in the what he was about to do on various and I extend our heartfelt sympathy to Congress with him know something of questions. Mrs. Thomson and the boys in their his character, and of his good work in I knew of no man I would rather call a loss of a fine husband and a proud behalf of this country of ours. He not friend than KEITH THOMSON. Having· father. only served his Nation in time of peace, served his Nation on the battlefield and Mr. BETTS. Mr. Speaker, will the when he battled for the principles that in the House of Representatives, he was gentleman yield? have made this country great and elected U.S. Senator last November. He strong, but he also served with great dis- was a man of real ability and felt the Mr. HARRISON of Wyoming. I yield. tinction on the battlefields of World Senate would provide him with a larger Mr. BETTS. Mr. Speaker, the death War II defending this Nation against its opportunity for service to his State and of KEITH THoMsoN removes from our foreign enemies. the country. midst a talented legislator with great He was honored by the people of his To his wonderful family, his wife and promise of a long career of public serv­ State by election last November to the his boys, I express my heartfelt sym­ ice. It is rare to find one so young who Senate of the United States, an honor pathy. May God bless them · in their has achieved promise in so many fields as that seldom comes to a young man of time of sorrow. our former colleague. An outstanding his age. Then, suddenly, death struck Mr. HARRISON of Wyoming. Mr. military record, a successful law prac­ him down. Speaker, I yield to the gentleman from tice, and a brilliant record in the House His passing is not only a loss to Wyo- Florida [Mr. SIKES]. of Representatives, marked him as a ming, but a great loss for all the people Mr. SIKES. Mr. Speaker, it was with man destined for leadership in the Sen­ of America, regardless of political a:ffili- a sense of profound shock that I learned ate to which he had been elected. ation. We, of Ohio, especially feel that of the death of KEITH THOMSON. Here I was shocked to hear of his untimely in the passing of KEITH THOMSON, those was a dynamic personality cut down at passing and I am saddened at his loss of us who have worked with him have the very threshold of his greatest paten­ not only because he was a distinguished lost a great friend and a most able tialities. He was one of America's great public servant, but because he was a close leader. young leaders. Here was a man who en- personal friend. I wish to join my col­ . Mr. HARRISON of Wyoming. Mr. joyed the confidence and friendship of leagues in paying tribute to KEITH Speaker, I yield to the gentleman from his colleagues on both sides of the aisle. THOMSON as one who gave much to his Texas [Mr. MAHONJ. It was my pleasure to serve with him cin country and express my deepest sym­ Mr. MAHON. Mr. Speaker, I wish to the Committee on Appropriations and on pathy to his wife and family. join with my colleagues in paying tribute the Defense Subcommittee of that great Mr. FLYNT. Mr. Speaker, will the to the memory of KEITH THOMSON. committee. He wa~:: always fair, objec­ gentleman yield? KEITH THOMSON fought for our country tive, and able, and his contributions were Mr. HARRISON of Wyoming. I yield. with great valor in time of war. When very important to the work of the com­ Mr. FLYNT. Mr. Speaker, it is with he came to the Congress, he continued mittee and the Congress. It has been a feeling of deep sorrow that I join the to fight for the country in a different my privilege to visit in his home and to gentleman from Wyoming and our other area of endeavor. He wanted to keep enjoy the warm hospitality which was colleagues in paying tribute to the mem­ this country strong and free. He be- always extended there. I considered ory of KEITH THOMSON. came a member of the Subcommittee on him a close personal friend whom I shall KEITH THOMSON and I came to Con­ Defense Appropriations, and in that ca- miss very much indeed. I know his fam­ gress within a few months of each other. pacity he worked hard to keep this coun- ily and I share in their grief. I extend We, as well as our families, became warm try strong and free. I think I have my earnest and heartfelt sympathy to personal friends. Geographically we are never known a man who worked with each of them in the great loss which separated by many thousands of miles; greater dedication and intensity than they and our Nation have sustained. politically we sat on opposite sides of KEITH THOMSON. He had the admira- . Mr. HARRISON of Wyoming. Mr. the aisle in the House of Representatives, tion and respect of those of us who Speaker, I yield to the gentleman from and yet I know I gained a great deal from worked with him on this important as- Colorado [Mr. ASPINALL]. working with him as a Member of this signment. He had his feet on the Mr. ASPINALL. Mr. Speaker. • I should body. He was an able, conscientious, ground, and his heart was with the best like to join my colleagues in paying trib- and hard-working Member of the House. 1961 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD- HOUS:E 1165 KEITH THOMSON was a distinguished Mr. HARRISON of Wyoming. Mr. We need more men like KEITH THOMSON soldier' in time of war'; KEITH THOMSON Speaker, I yield to the gentleman from in public life.today .. was ·an outstanding citizen and public New York [Mr. TABER]. Mrs. Chenoweth joins me in extending servant in time of peace·. . I like to think Mr. TABER. Mr. Speaker, when KEITH our deep personal sympathy to Mrs. that his native State of Wyoming is a THOMSON became a member of the Com- Thomson and the family. better· place because of the contributions mittee on Appropriations we put him to Mr. HARRISON of Wyoming. Mr. he made during his lifetime: He was work upoh the most important measures Speaker, I yield to the gentleman from the kind o"f man who inspires the con­ that the Appropriations Committee has Massachusetts [Mr. BoLAND]. fidence of his fellows in this body. He to handle, namely, the military establish- Mr. BOLAND. Mr. Speaker, I served was a devoted husband and father. ments appropriation bill. with KEITH THOMSON on the Committee His State has lost a distinguished son. Mr. THOMSON took a very active part on Appropriations. In my judgment he We have lost a fine and able colleague. in the hearings that we held and I be- was indeed the perfect public servant. Our Nation has lost a loyal and patriotic lieve that his work did more than any- Wrapped up in his personality and char­ citizen. thing else to clear up the missile situa- acter were all of the attributes that go Mrs. Flynt joins me in extending to tion with which our country was and is to make up an outstanding legislator. Mrs. Thomson and her sons our heart­ faced. He did his job thoroughly, with great felt sympathy. He went along to other subjects that ability, absolutely devoid of partisan Mr. MINSHALL. Mr. Speaker, will the came before that committee, and did a blindness; his incisiveness was a delight gentleman yield? magnificent job. to behold. Mr. HARRISON of Wyoming. I yield. In my opinion, his was one of the most Wyoming can be proud, so very proud, Mr. MINSHALL. Mr. Speaker, last brilliant intelleCts I have ever seen. The of the magnificent, indelible impression November 9, when the election results energy and the foresights that KEITH he left on the minds and hearts of all were made known, I looked forward to THOMSON had made him an exceedingly those with whom ·he served in this rising in the House and paying tribute to valuable Member of the Congress. We House and all those he met in his life­ a valued friend who, as the 87th Con­ lose too many Members of that kind. time. The Nation can be proud of the gress convened, would be taking his seat Mr. HARRISON of Wyoming. Mr. great public service he rendered during in the U.S. Senate. It still seems in­ Speaker, I yield to the gentleman from his years in the war, his years in the credible that the tribute I make today is Colorado [Mr. CHENOWETH]. service of the State of Wyoming, and not one of heartfelt good wishes to a Mr. CHENOWETH. Mr. Speaker, I his all too short career here in Wash­ strong young soldier going forward in wish to join in paying tribute to our de- ington. the cause of freedom. parted colleague, KEITH TI:IOMSON. I I am privileged to join in this eloquent During World War II KEITH THOMSON was in my district when I learned of his and moving tribute to a very great and fought, with many honors, to preserve untimely passing from a friend who said dedicated American. I express my deep­ American liberty. Returning home, he he heard the report over the radio. I est sympathy to his loving wife and recognized the need of fighting to assure thought it was a mistake, and I could not devoted children. an American future of freedom and vi­ believe it was true. Mr. ROGERS of Colorado. Mr. tality firmly anchored on the steadfast I was greatly shocked and saddened Speaker, will the gentleman yield? rock of our Constitution. With the vigor over the passing of KEITH THOMSON. He Mr. HARRISON of Wyoming. I yield of his youth, the brilliance of his insight had enjoyed a brilliant career. I enjoyed to the gentleman from Colorado. into historic truths, he was well armed to my association with KEITH THOMSON and . Mr. ROGERS of Colorado. Mr. do battle for the living Constitution. was happy to have him as a friend. We Speaker, the sudden and untimely death I never knew KEITH THOMSON to qual­ had many visits together on matters of of our colleague, the Honorable KEITH ify, or apologize for, his faith in the mutual interest to Colorado and Wyo- THOMSON, was indeed a shock to the continued ability of Americans to deter­ ming. KEITH did a tremendous job in Nation and particularly to us in the mine freely their own anO. their Nation's looking after the interests of the people west. He had made his mark in the destinies. I never knew KEITH THoM­ of his State. I have never seen a more Halls of congress. He was energetic, a soN to bow to political expediency. And devoted public servant. hard worker, and was determined to I knew KEITH THOMSON well. We met I remember when KEITH came to Con- represent the good people of the State as freshmen in the 84th Congress, were gress, and how anxious he was to be a of Wyoming. Wyoming and the rest of active members of the 84th club. At the good Congressman. He was diligent in the Nation will miss him in the future. beginning of the 86th Congress, both of all that he did, and I have never seen a I extend my sympathy to Mrs. Thomson us were named to the House Committee harder worker. and the family. on Appropriations and sat next to one I recall that KEITH was interested in Mr. ADAm. Mr. Speaker, will the gen- another in the Defense . Department oil and gas matters that particularly tleman yield? Subcommittee. KEITH THOMSON was a affected his State of Wyoming. I re- · Mr. HARRISON of Wyoming. I yield skilled and imaginative legislator, dili­ member how thoroughly he prepared his to the gentleman from Indiana. gent in performing his duties. He was a statements on legislation which he pr~- Mr. ADAIR. Mr. Speaker, like my col­ warm and loyal friend. sented, and which was passed by Con- leagues, I was shocked to learn of the No man is without his faults. KEITH gress. He spent a great deal of time and death of KEITH THoMsoN. He was a THOMSON's only fault was that he effort in making sure that he presented young man, full of vigor and activity, worked. too hard. It cost our Nation a all of the facts to the committee and to and was esteemed most highly by all who great leader. the House. KEITH tooK great pride in knew him. His work here was of the KEITH THOMSON died in the .triumph his work, and was enthusiastic in all that highest quality. He was diligent, active, of knowing that the citizens of his State he did. forthright; a great legislator. We were of Wyoming had given him an over­ KEITH was also interested in matters proud and happy when he was elected whelming mandate to carry the battle for relating to agriculture, and I recall his to the Senate of the United states and freedom to the U.S. Senate. He died in concern over the extension of the Sugar wished him a great career there. He will the knowledge that his was a righteous Act in the closing days of the 86th be missed here. He will be missed in and a live cause. He leaves a living me­ Congress. ·11 b · ed h morial. In his brief 41 years, this re­ There can be no better proof of es:. Wyoming. He Wl e miss w erever people knew him. markable young man wrote a noble rec­ teem in which he was held by his peo- Mrs. Adair and I express our most sin- ord of courage and faith in the United pie than the splendid vote of confidence cere sympathy to his wonderful family. States which will inspire men to carry he received last November when he was Mr. WHITTEN. Mr. Speaker, will the his battleflag so long as American liberty elected to the U.S. Senate. I never saw · is cherished. KEITH after the election. but he must gentleman yield? To Thyra Thomson, his charming wife, have been very proud over that vote. Mr. HARRISON of Wyoming. I yield who stoOd so closely at his side in all his KEITH THOMSON was a great American. to the gentleman from Mississippi. endeavors, and to liis three sons, Mrs. He was fearless, and he was independ- Mr. wHITTEN. Mr. Speaker, I wish Minshail and I extend our .deepest sym­ ent. He did what he thought was right to join my colleagues in the expressions pathies in a loss we deeply "share. regardless of what others might think. that have ~en · made here today with 1166 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD- HOUSE January ~ 23 regard to our late friend, KEITH THOM.;. join my other colleagues in extending my grief, and yet we have happy memories soN. It was my priv:ilege to serve with sincere .sympathy to Mrs. Thomson and and much to be· thankful for. In this KErrH on the Committee on Appropria­ the children. latter respect, I am sure that in our asso­ tions and on the same subcommit·tee. Mr, HARRISON of Wyoming. Mr. ciation With KEITH THOMSON in this While he was a loyal party man, he was Speaker, I yield to the gentleman from House we gained inspiration in such first of all an American, and as an Amer­ .Washington [Mr. PELLYl. total measure that our resultant higher ican he was interested alwa-ys in his own Mr. PELLY. Mr. Speaker, I wish to ideals and efforts for better government ideas as to what was sound, and he had join with my colleagues in tribute to individually and collectively will compen­ the courage to pursue those views to the KEITH THOMSON. During his three terms sate somewhat and help to fill the great end. It is not given to us mortals to un­ in the House of .Representatives he gave individual void left by his absence. I am derstand why a man of his age should us ample opportunity to know that both sure, too, such is what our departed be taken, but in comfort, perhaps, we can on account of legislative ability and friend and colleague would want as a recall the words that have been said qualities of mind he was destined for a memorial to his public service. before: It is given to some men to do successful and useful future political Meanwhile, to his widow, Mrs. Thom­ far greater work in a short period of career. son. and his family of loved ones, I ex­ years than it is to others who may live We admired his talents; we respected press for myself and my wife our deep twice as long. Truly it can be said that his personal character and we held him sympathy. May the memory of a fine KEITH THOMSON accomplished more and .dear as a friend. Everything about husband and devoted father serve to set as fine an example for the rest of us KEITH, his steadfastness in support of comfort them in their present adversity in the Congress and in these United his convictions, his unwavering determi­ and at length sustain them with due States in 41 years than many people have nation in behalf of those ideas and ideals pride in the years ahead. in 82. To his beloved family we extend in which he believed, seemed to single Mr. HARRISON of Wyoming. Mr. our deepest sympathy. To hjs boys we him out for successful public service to Speaker, I yield to the gentleman from 13ay that no father could have left a finer a degree seldom given to younger men North Carolina [Mr. JoNAS]. example, and all can take comfort in in political life. · Mr. JONAS. Mr. Speaker, the news the good deeds that KEITH THOMSON did. Especially I recall my association with that the Grim Reaper had struck down Truly, in a short period, he set a high KEITH on the House Republican policy KEITH THOMSON at the moment Of his standard for those that might live twice committee. There so often he expressed greatest political triumph came as a as long. his views and forcefully upheld his al­ profound shock to all of us who had Mr. BALDWIN. Mr. Speaker, will the ways strong convictions. There, I re­ worked so closely with him in Congress. gentleman yield? member it was I first heard him confirm Among the able men with whom I Mr. HARRISON of Wyoming. I yield his intention to seek a seat in the U.S. have had the privilege of working in the to the gentleman from California. Senate. Nor have I forgotton my imme­ House of Representatives, KEITH THoM­ diate reaction. It was that if elected no soN will always take high rank. He was Mr. BALDWIN. Mr. Speaker, it was one of the younger Members of the a gentleman and a scholar. Whenever my privilege to come to the Congress in House could more capably serve in that he chose to take the :floor for a discus­ the same year that KEITH THOMSON high office. I thought at once of what a sion of legislative proposals, he received came here. I soon found that he was splendid contribution KEITH would make close attention because all of his col­ one of the men that I automatically there to the national welfare. leagues knew that he would have some­ wanted to know better, because he was Mr. Speaker, I am certain that the thing important and constructive to say. that kind of person. We had the oppor­ Members of the House, whenever they KEITH THOMSON was one Of the hardest tunity to begin to learn the ropes; to listened to KEITH as he spoke in this working members of the House Com­ learn the operations of Congress to­ Chamber, must have felt, as I did, his mittee on Appropriations and brought gether. I came to respect KEITH THoM­ force and vigor and logic in disc1,1ssing to his service thereon a fine, legal mind soN very greatly because of the fact he a cause close to his heart. That I gen­ which enabled him to separate the was the type of man that he was. In the erally agreed with him in controversial 6 years he served here in the House he wheat from the chaff and cut through issues may have added to my high opin­ the underbrush to the essentials. demonstrated to all the Members what ion, but truly I believe those not sharing The sadness of his passing is dam­ an effective job a person can do to repre­ his views respected him equally for his pened somewhat by the realization that sent the people of his State and of the high intellectual integrity and the obvi­ he has left legacies more valuable than Nation. He never worried about time, ous sincerity of his argurn,ent. Also, even material things-to his district, his because time w.as no object except to in a sometimes fierce moment of a de­ State, and his Nation, a record of serv­ serve the people of his district and the bate, he never failed to reveal a frie;n~ily ice in war and in peace, which time people of the Nation. I think all of us glint in his eye. He let his opponents will never erase, and to his sons a good came to respect him for his devoted feel­ feel his respect and understanding of name-"a monument more lasting than ing toward his country. Mrs. Baldwin their opposing viewpoint. brass." joins me in expressing our deepest sym­ At a time like this, Mr. Speaker, when I join KEITH THOMSON'S many friends pathy to Mrs. Thomson and her children the 87th Congress is in process of organ­ in expressing profound sorrow over his in their great loss. ization one feels especially how sad and ·untimely death and to his dear wife Mr. BAILEY. Mr. Speaker, will the unfortunate it was that KEITH THoM­ and fine sons my sincere sympathy over gentleman yield? soN never lived to enjoy the fruit of his the great loss they have suffered. It is Mr. HARRISON of Wyoming. I yield hard earned final political victory. Only my hope and prayer that time will deal to the gentleman from West Virginia. those elected to high public office can gently with them and that they will find Mr. BAILEY. Mr. Speaker, I feel I fully appreciate the misfortune of his the faith and strength to face the in­ would be remiss in my duties as a Mem­ not being able to take his oath of office evitable without bitterness, in the real­ ber of this great legislative body if I did and feel with due pride the full honor ization that a host of friends and ad­ not join my colleagues in paying tribute accorded him by the people of the great mirers mourn with them over the pass­ to this great, late resident of the State State of Wyoming. ing of this great American. of Wyoming. On his arrival in Wash­ Yet, sad as that is, the real misfortune, Mr. HARRISON of Wyoming. Mr. ington 6 years ago, and on his appear­ it seems to me, is the loss to the Nation­ Speaker, I yield to the gentleman from ance on the floor of the House, he imme­ the loss of KEITH's future service to our Nebraska [Mr. WEAVER]. diately alined himself with a large beloved COUntry. KEITH THOMSON'S Mr. WEAVER. Mr. Speaker, as with group of the Congress interested in mak­ sudden death, indeed, has deprived the other Members of the House I was ing some basic changes in our trade United States of a devoted and dedicated shocked and saddened by the sudden policies. He was sincere and devoted to patriot. In the silencing of his voice and death of our colleague, the Honorable this idea during his entire service in the the stilling of his mind and body lies the KEITH THOMSON, on December 9, 1960. House. The fact that the good people of real tragedy, for he had important work Not only had the Nation lost a valuable his State placed their confidence in him to do. The Nation can ill afford his public servant but I personally had lost in the recent election in electing him to death. a good and valued friend. membership in the other body is proof We, KEITH's friends and associates, I felt particularly close to KEITH of the greatness of this man. I want to Mr. Speaker, feel a personal sense of THOMSON because he and I entered the 1961 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD - HOUSE 1167 Congress on the same day and had, I think it was particularly shocking ing only one Member in this particular throughout our three terms in the House, that one who had just. earned the victory body. So on that basis those three served on the same committees. .In ad­ that had come to him at the polls in his Members have more work to do than dition we had a community of inte.rest State should have his life taken in the anybody else. Not only do they usually in that his great State of Wyoming bor­ very midst of the joy that so many felt have a larger geographical area to repre­ ders on my own State of Nebraska and for the great victory that he had earned sent, but they have all the problems we share many mutual problems. at the polls. But, those of us who knew affecting that State, and it becomes their All of these ties bound KEITH THOM­ him and appreciated him and loved him responsibility to represent them, not only SON and me close together during our can really take comfort in the fact that in this Chamber but with the agencies terms in Congress. even though he was denied the earthly and committees as well. I would say in KEITH was a product of our times. He joys of this great victory at the polls, that particular respect whereas most of was young, vigorous, and capable. He through his life, service, and his Chris­ us have one or more associates in this represented ably the viewpoint of his tian character he has earned the even House, there are two Members in the constituents and his State. He fought greater victory to which mortal man other body. In the case of the Congress­ vigorously for principles and ideals. should aspire. man from Wyoming, he has all the re­ KEITH was born in Lancaster, Wyo., in Mrs. Whitener joins me in expressing sponsibility in this body as compared 1919. He graduated from the Wyoming to Mrs. Thomson and their fine sons our with other Members representing a por­ Law School in 1941 and almost imme­ deep sense of sorrow we felt and still tion of their States in this body. diately entered the Army to fight bravely continue to feel by reason of the passing The third characteristic I want to and with distinction during World War of this great and good man. mention is the deep love and affection II. He was decorated for valor in Italy Mr. HARRISON of Wyoming. Mr. Which KEITH THOMSON felt for his fam­ and won the Purple Heart. He was Speaker, I yield to our colleague the gen­ ily. Despite his workload, for which we noted as the youngest battalion com­ tleman from Kansas [Mr. AVERY]. mander in the Army by the time the war have already paid tribute, he never found came to an end. He rose rapidly to the Mr. AVERY. Mr. Speaker, there have himself so busy that he did not have all rank of lieutenant colonel. been many, many times in the last 6 the time it required to accompany his After leaving the service he entered years that I have risen on the floor of boys or his wife to any function that he private law practice in Cheyenne and the House and in personal conversation felt was of importance to their family became active in civic affairs and pol­ to pay tribute to KEITH THOMSON. It is circle. I think that is a symbol we like itics. He ran for and was elected to certainly with profound sorrow that I to see in every American family today. the Wyoming Legislature in 1950 and find myself paying tribute today and KEITH THOMSON'S service to his coun­ served in that body for two terms. In that he is not among us to hear it or to try, both in war and in the Congress of 1954 he ran for Congress on the Repub­ hear of it. Like several others of my the United States, and as a father and lican ticket and was elected. colleagues who have preceded me here husband has become a symbol of our Mr. Speaker, all of us here know of today, I came to the House in the 84th great American institution that we could his record from that point on. He Congress, the same year as KEITH THoM­ call the ideal family man. showed keen interest and insight into soN. Irrespective of the social circles, Mr. HARRISON of Wyoming. Mr. the problems of the veterans of our Na­ Mr. Speaker, that we find ourselves join­ Speaker, I yield to the gentlema~ from tion. He showed interest and a great ing-irrespective, I think, of our com­ Florida [Mr. HALEY]. deal of knowledge about the water and mittee assignments, or irrespective of" al­ Mr. HALEY. Mr. Speaker, I, too natural resource development problems most anything else, we naturally find share the sorrow of many of the Mem­ of the Middle and Far West. ourselves just a little closer to those bers of this House today on the passing His capabilities came to the attention Members who join this body in the same of KEITH THOMSON. He was an out­ of the leadership on our side of the aisle year that we did. On that basis, Mr. standing young man, cut down in the and Mr. THOMSON was appointed to the Speaker, I have had a continuing and a very prime of his life. He rendered to House Committee on Appropriations. very pleasant relationship with KEITH the people of this great Nation of ours There he served faithfully and well and THOMSON. I visited his home both in a service way beyond the call of duty. brought to that committee a broad Washington and in Cheyenne, Wyo. I Wyoming and the Nation have lost a knowledge and great commonsense. think on the basis of my privilege of man who showed great promise of ris­ His record in the Congress so im­ being a guest in his home on numerous ing to great heights in the councils of pressed the people of his home State of occasions and on the basis of the expe­ this Nation. Wyoming that KEITH THOMSON was this rience I have had of serving with him, I knew KEITH THOMSON as many of past fall elected to the U.S. Senate. He perhaps in this short time after his pass­ you have. I visited in his home in his is the first man in history in the State ing I can put into perspective some of home State and here in Washington of Wyoming to have moved from the the outstanding characteristics of our during his service in the Congress. I House of Representatives to the U.S. departed colleague from Wyoming. I am sure that any person coming into Senate, another noteworthy achievement think, further, they may have been contact with that fine man certainly for one so young. touched upon already, but I would just must feel a sense of loss in his untimely I would, at this time, Mr. Speaker, like like to recite them again for you. One passing. to extend to his wife and fine family my of the most outstanding characteristics I, too, Mr. Speaker, join with my col­ own condolences and those of Mrs. of KEITH THOMSON was his fearlessness. leagues today in paying my last respects Weaver. Although we have lost a good That was demonstrated on the field of to a man who I think above all things friend and the Nation a fine public ser­ battle as well as in the area of legisla­ loved his family and his State. He also vant, they have lost a devoted and lov­ tive debate right here in the well of this House. Never once did KEITH retract loved his Nation and he loved the insti­ ing husband and father. tutions which have made us a great na­ Mr. HARRISON of Wyoming. Mr. from a position that he thought was right, not only to vote for it, but to stand tion. Speaker, I yield to the gentleman from I join with the other Members in ex­ North Carolina [Mr. WHITENER]. here in the well of the House and fight for it. If there is one important char­ tending my deepest sympathy to his wife Mr. WHITENER. Mr. Speaker, a few acteristic of a statesman, that would be and to his fine family in their great weeks before returning to Washington a it. On some occasions, I might add, it loss--a loss that is shared by all of us news bulletin flashed on the television probably was not politically expedient here in the Congress and by the whole screen in my home. It brought to me for him to take that very firm position. Nation which he loved so well. the sad and saddening news of the pass­ Mr. HARRISON of Wyoming. Mr. ing of a dear friend, KEITH THOMSON. I Another outstanding characteristic of had known KEITH THOMSON during the 4 KEITH THoMSON was his great capacity Speaker, I yield to the gentleman from years I worked with him here in the for work. I think that has already been New York [Mr. MILLER]. Congress, and I had come to appreciate pretty well covered here today. Mr. MILLER of New York. Mr. him not only as a capable legislator and I would like to point out one unique Speaker, much has been said today about as a man with a great military back­ aspect of his dedication to his work. As KEITH THOMSON, but considering his ground, but, most of all, as a true gentle­ I recall, there are only three Members of dedication, his Americanism, and his in­ man in every sense of the word. this House who represent States hav- tegrity, certainly not too much. Indeed, 1168 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD- HOUSE January 23 not enough could be said in respect to Life is quite a mystery and we do not To his widow, -Thyra, and their three the memory of this great man. understand it. The poet said: fine sons, my wife joins in extending KEITH THOMSON was my friend, and I Life, I know not what thou art, but know sympathy and condolences. loved him. I was in his house as he was that thou and I must part; ·Mr. HARRISON of Wyoming. Mr. in mine. I campaigned with him in the And when or where or how we met, I own Speaker, I yield to the gentleman from State of Wyoming. I know of no man to me is a secret yet. Arizona [Mr. RHODES]. in the scope of my entire acquaintance But this I know, when thou art fled, where Mr. RHODES of Arizona. Mr. Speak­ e'er they lay these limbs, this head, who had more dedication, more integrity, No clod so valueless shall be as all that then er, it was a profound shock to me, and more unselfishness, more principle than remains of me. it is still a shock, to contemplate the did KEITH THOMSON. This was demon­ Life, we have been long together through passing of my very good friend KEITH strated on the field of battle and in the pleasant and through cloudy weather; THoMsoN. In his passing the U.S. Con­ Halls of this Congress. The State of 'Tis hard to part when friends are dear, per­ gress has been deprived of one of the Wyoming, this House of Representatives, haps 'twil cost a sigh, a tear; most capable men ever to grace this Hall indeed our country is better off today be­ Then steal away, give little warning, choose and one of the most able men who would thine own time; cause KEITH THOMSON passed this way. Say not goodnight, but in some brighter ever have served in the other body across Mr. Speaker, my wife joins with me clime bid me good morning. the Capitol. in extending to Mrs. Thomson and her All of the things which have been' said family our sincerest, and, indeed, our And so even though we have had to by our colleagues concerning this fine profound sympathy. bid this young man of the West good­ man are true, and in a measure beyond Mr. POFF. Mr. Speaker, will the bye, we feel that in God's good hour we belief. I do not have the eloquence to gentleman yield? shall bid him good morning in a life add to them, and I do not intend to try. Mr. HARRISGN of Wyoming. I yield. immortal that shall know no end. I merely want to say that my own per­ Mr. POFF. Mr. Speaker, on the Mr. HARRISON of Wyoming. Mr. sonal feelings about KEITH THOMSON are morning Of the day KEITH THOMSON Speaker, I yield to the gentleman from those of one friend to another. The passed away, I dictated a letter convey­ California [Mr. GUBSER]. quality of friendship is, I suppose, a ing an invitation for him to address an Mr. GUBSER. Mr. Speaker, some nebulous one in many ways, but when important gathering in the Sixth Con­ men have the ability to write and speak you analyze it you realize that to be a gressional District of Virginia. The in­ words at a time like this which are in good friend you must be loyal, you must vitation was initiated by a group of men proper tribute to the memory of a de­ possess integrity, andover and above that and women, none of whom had ever met parted colleague. Lacking that ability you must possess the emotional ability the Senator-elect personally. However, I shall not attempt to do so now, lest to feel an affection toward your fellow all of them knew him by reputation and my words fall short of what KEITH man. admired what they knew. THOMSON's memory deserves. A person who has good friends must be I knew him personally. I knew him I shall say only this: We will never a good friend. KEITH THOMSON had intimately. I knew him fondly. KEITH know a more honorable man nor a finer many good friends. He possessed all of was one of that select group of public individual than was KEITH THOMSON. the qualities of friendship which made servants who methodically, quietly, and Mr. HARRISON of Wyoming. Mr. it possible that he would have good without fanfare devote themselves to the Speaker, I yield to the gentleman from friends. He had friends not only in the painstaking detail and the careful, me­ California [Mr. WILSON]. House of Representatives but also in his ticulous thought and deed which turn Mr. WILSON of California. Mr. own home city and in his own home the wheels of a government of the peo­ Speaker, KEITH THOMSON was one of our State. I do not think I have ever seen ple, by the people, and for the people. outstanding young Republican leaders a group of people so profoundly affected Not given to much talk, his words always and he will be sorely missed by all of by the passing of one man as was the carried the ring of conviction. He was us who knew him and served with him. group of people who attended the funeral a persuasive advocate. It was my privilege to get to know of our departed colleague in Cheyenne, As a soldier, a lawyer, a statesman, a KEITH soon after he was elected to the Wyo. I do not think I have ever known husband, and a father, KEITH THOMSON 84th Congress, and to quickly learn that as many people who have expressed to left footprints on the sands of time. he was an able, sincere, and dedicated me regret at the passing of any individ­ Upon his bereaved ones I invoke the legislator. ual as have expressed that regret at the blessing and comfort of the Creator. Having served with distinction in passing of KEITH, and during his life­ Mr. SILER. Mr. Speaker, will the World War II as a commander of troops time I do not know of anyone who held gentleman yield? in the field, KEITH THOMSON displayed the approbation and good will of as Mr. HARRISON of Wyoming. I yield. in his work in the House the reasons why many people not only at home but in all Mr. SILER. Mr. Speaker, this was he was chosen for such military leader­ parts of the country as he did. He was indeed a tremendous shock to all of us ship. my friend, and his wife and his sons in the House of Representatives, but in He was not a compromiser. He be­ certainly will fall heir to the friendship particular it was a shock to those of us lieved that riothing short of right was which I felt toward KEITH. who came in With KEITH THOMSON as right. He was firm, tough, yet under­ Mrs. Rhodes joins me in wishing them neophyte Congressmen at the beginning standing of human problems. all the best in the future and in assur­ of the 84th Congress, and I would now KEITH was in his proper element in ing them that anything which they de­ like to extend my deepest sympathy to his most recent committee work in the sire or need which is within our power his wife and to his three surviving sons House. Serving as he did on a Defense to give, they will possess. in their hours of sorrow. Appropriations Subcommittee, he was Mr. BELCHER. Mr. Speaker, will the This is one of those young men who firm in the stand he took for a strong gentleman yield? came out of the West to serve his Nation. Defense Establishment. He was par­ Mr. · HARRISON of Wyoming. I He was firmly devoted to his country in ticularly interested in the ballistic missile yield to the gentleman from Oklahoma. time of war and completely dedicated program and his incisive questions in Mr. BELCHER. Mr. Speaker, today to it in time of peace. This man wa-s committee showed this keen and search­ I mourn with the lovely widow and with truly a prince among men. On one oc­ ing desire to improve our ICBM capa­ the family of the late Congressman casion, King David said to his servants bility. KEITH THOMSON. I also mourn with his upon the happening of the death of Most importantly, KEITH THOMSON was own great State of Wyoming. The Abner: "Know ye not that there is fallen a true and steadfast personal friend. He people of this wonderful State, his beau­ a prince and a great man this day in was always willing and eager to help his tiful, smiling homeland, have lost a tre­ Israel." And so we ourselves now note colleagues in their problems. mendous fighter, a man who believed in that upon the death Of KEITH THOMSON KEITH will long be remembered in the fairness, who tried to do right, who there fell a prince and a great man of House of Representatives. And, I am fought for justice and hated intolerance. our country, one who was high in intel­ sure the people of Wyoming who hon­ Mr. Speaker, the remarks that have lectual attainments, totally dedicated to ored him with such a resounding vote been so eloquently stated by those who the service of his country in time of of confidence by electing him to the have preceded me in eulogizing our be­ peace, and also zealously patriotic in Senate of the United States will remem­ loved late colleague, the Honorable time of war. ber him, too. KEITH THOMSON, of Cheyenne, are in- 1961 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD- HOUSE 1169 deed deserved tributes to a great Ameri­ Washington. We were driving down the mate associations I learned early to re­ can and I believe demonstrates in part highway when the ;news was fiashed over spect him and honor him and love him. at least the extent to which he will be the radio of the death of KEITH THoM­ His sudden and untimely passing was sorely missed by those of us who remain soN. The news struck me as it would indeed a shock to me and to all who to carry on the responsibilities of gov­ had it been my own brother. We al­ knew him. ernment affairs. I have been privileged most had to pull off to the side of the I am glad to join my colleagues today to know and to serve with KEITH THoM­ road until we could recover. in paying tribute, and I might say well soN since the day he came to Congress. I have known KEITH since he was in deserved tribute, to KEITH THOMSON, to During this period I have valued his college. My brother and KEITH were a friend, to a fine public servant, to a friendship and admired his professional very good friends at Black Hills Teach­ great American who in 6 years here in ability as a legislator and as a leader. ers College in western South Dakota. the Congress earned for hinlself and his You may be assured that the rich mem­ His family lived in western South Da­ State and the country the exalted title ories of those years will always be kota. We became close friends through of a statesman. He was respected and cherished by Mrs. Belcher and myself. our service in Congress, primarily be­ loved by all who knew him. Mr. FORD. Mr. Speaker, will the cause the problems of his State and of In this Congress as a legislator he gentlemen yield? my district are so very similar. always considered what was best for the Mr. HARRISON of Wyoming. I yield Mr. Speaker, there is little I can add country first, what was best for his State to the gentleman from Michigan. to what has already been said so very second, and what was best for his party Mr. FORD. Mr. Speaker, our de­ eloquently many, many times here this third. This is the order in which all parted colleague, KEITH THOMSON, was afternoon. I would simply say that of us I think should consider the issues an extremely close personal friend who perhaps one of the things that contrib­ and problems that come before this made in many fields a tremendous rec­ uted to his untimely death was the fact body. ord of public service. During his 6 years that in all of his work and in all of his In his presentations he was always able as an outstanding Member of the House efforts, KEITH had never learned to relax. and intelligent, always precise and logi­ of Representatives I learned to know Mr. Speaker, KEITH was not only a cal. He served his State and his Nation KEITH THOMSON intimately and I can great legislator, as all of us know who very, very well. say without hesitation or qualification served with him here on the fioor of Somehow a quotation from Thomas he was a legislator of great skill and this House, but he was also a loving Jefferson comes to mind just now that competence. He was conscientious, yes husband and father. I think is appropriate. Mr. Jefferson too dedicated, because he worked un­ Mr. Speaker, Mrs. Berry joins me in was asked one time about the things that believably long hours and I feel this extending our heartfelt sympathy to are most important to observe in life. effort contributed to his premature pass­ Mrs. Thomson and to the boys on this He said, after a few preliminary remarks ing. No Member of Congress ever sad occasion. to this friend of his: Mr. HARRISON of Wyoming. Mr. worked longer hours. It seems tragic Few words will be necessary with good dis­ that this fine effort to do a better job Speaker, .I yield to the gentleman from position on your part, Adore God, rever­ should perhaps· be a factor in the early Wisconsin [Mr. LAm»]. ence and cherish your parents, love your termination of a great career. Mr. LAIRD. Mr. Speaker, the sud­ neighbor as yourself and your country more In 1959 and 1960 it was my privilege den passing of our beloved colleague and than yourself. to serve on the Defense Subcommittee on friend, KEITH THOMSON, brought sorrow I believe KEITH THOMSON'S life and his Appropriations with KEITH THOMSON. to all of us who knew him and served work was a testimony to the fact that he During this 2-year period I was ranking with him here in the House of Repre­ loved his country more than himself. minority member of this group and can sentatives. I had the opportunity to Probably because of my interest in say KEITH was a bulwark of strength in serve with him not only as a Member Abraham Lincoln and because I know of strongly defending the sound defense of the House but also as a member of his interest in this great American and policies of President Eisenhower. He was the House Committee on Appropriations, his part in bringing into being a great diligent, consecutive, and experienced in and in particular as a member of the and appropriate memorial to Abraham this committee responsibility. He will Defense Department Appropriations Lincoln in his State, the lines of a great be badly missed by the members of the Subcommittee. American poet of that era come to mind, Defense subcommittee, both Democrats I admired KEITH THOMSON as a man, and they apply also. They are: and Republicans alike, and I have lost a as a legislator, and as a friend. Here is a man who posed against the world, committee colleague whose counsel and a man to match the mountains and the sea. support was invaluable. There are many tributes that could be In 1959 I was invited by KEITH to ad­ paid to KEITH. We have heard many I know no greater tribute that can be dress a Lincoln Day dinner in Cheyenne, here on the fioor of the House today. given to a man than to say that he will Wyo. It was a wonderful experience There is one tribute, though, that I think be missed, and most surely KEITH THOM­ to be in KEITH's home State to see the KEITH truly deserves. It is a tribute that SON will be missed. Mrs. Schwengel and esteem that came his way from his mul­ really expresses how great an American I want to express our extreme sorrow titude of friends. He was respected, KEITH was. KEITH was genuine. He was and regret in his passing, and to extend truly admired by his constituents and genuine in all his thinking and in all his our sincere and deep sympathy to the this attitude is best evidenced by his doings. He was a man of genuine con­ people he represented so well and to his successes as a candidate for the House of victions, with great courage to express beloved and fine family. Representatives and the recent victory Mr. HARRISON of . Wyoming. Mr. and stand by those convictions. Speaker, I yield to the gentleman from as a candidate for the Senate. I wish to join my colleagues in these Indiana [Mr. BRAY]. KEITH THoMsoN's career was just be­ tributes to KEITH THOMSON, and to ex­ ginning, but in the years previous he press again my sympathy and the sympa­ Mr. BRAY. Mr. Speaker, everyone in had accomplished much. His military thy of my wife and family to his beloved this body knOWS that KEITH THOMSON career was beyond comparison. His was a capable, honest, and sincere legis­ wife, Thyra, and to their three fine sons. lator, representing his district and his legislative career was an inspiration for Mr. HARRISON of Wyoming. Mr. others. In addition he was a man of Speaker, I yield to the gentleman from country well. There is but little I can highest character and reputation. Iowa [Mr. SCHWENGEL]. add to the tributes that have already I will badly miss KEITH because he Mr. SCHWENGEL. Mr. Speaker, been paid to KEITH THOMSON, but there was one of my best friends. To his won­ there are times when words are futile is one thing which to me was always out­ derful wife and fine three sons, Mrs. and when one feels inadequate to the. standing about him. I have never known Ford and I extend our deepest sympathy. challenge when situations like this pre­ a man who was more courageous and a Mr. HARRISON of Wyoming. Mr. sent themselves, but commonsense and harder fighter for the things that he be­ Speaker, I yield to the gentleman from decency dictate that we must say or do lieved were right. But I have never seen South Dakota [Mr. BERRY]. something even though what we say or a kinder man in public life. Even on the Mr. BERRY. Mr. Speaker, one of the do is inadequate. :floor of the House when debate might get greatest shocks I have ever received was I, like many, came here with KEITH rather vigorous and heated, KEITH, while as Mrs. Berry and I were returning to THOMSON in 1955. In our daily and inti- forceful and articulate in voicing his CVII--74 1170 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD- HOUSE January 23 views, there was never a barb or any in­ him on November 8, 1960, to the Senate represent, borders on our friendly neigh­ dication of bitterness toward anyone in of the United States. boring State of Wyoming and long prior any statement made by him. I never It can be said Of KEITH THOMSON that to my entrance into this congressional heard KEITH THOMSON say an Unkind, in all his endeavors he was a standout. -campaign, I had the opportunity and mean, or vicious thing about anyone. Seldom does the electorate send to the ·honor of meeting and admiring KEITH He was in every respect a capable legisla­ Congress a Representative as well quali­ THOMSON. tor and a gentleman. I deeply appreciate fied by experience in such a variety of As has been said here so eloquently my 6 years of association with him. He important fields. He was a lawyer, a by others, he was a dedicated American will be greatly missed on Capitol Hill. I university instructor, one recognized by who not only defended his country and want to express my deep sympathy to the junior chamber of commerce as the our ideals in World War II in active his lovely family. outstanding young man in his commu­ combat, but carried his enthusiasm and GENERAL LEAVE TO EXTEND nity, a respected member of the WY­ drive to preserve our American form of Mr. HARRISON of Wyoming. Mr. oming Legislature, and also a highly government into his political life. Speaker, having consumed the time al­ decorated hero of World War II. On one occasion I approached him on Mr. Speaker, in extending to the a matter which concerned many Colo­ lotted to me, I ask unanimous consent members Of KEITH THOMSON'S family that all Members desiring to do so may rado residents and a small Wyoming my deepest sympathy, I want them to company. He knew immediately of the extend their remarks at this point in know that KEITH was held in the highest the RECORD. company, grasped an extremely complex The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. BASS respect and affection by his colleagues. problem in a very few minutes and as­ The tragedy of his untimely loss is felt sisted us in taking necessary steps to of Tennessee). Without objection, it is by us all. We will always cherish the so ordered. memory of his friendship. solve the problem. All of this occurred There was no objection. Mr. JOHANSEN. Mr. Speaker, there near adjournment of a session when tre­ Mr. RIEHLMAN. Mr. Speaker, the mendous pressure was being faced by all is little I can add to the richly merited Members, but he was unfailingly cour­ news of the death of KEITH THOMSON was tributes which my colleagues have al­ a tremendous -shock to me. Although my teous, determined to prevent unnecessary ready paid to KEITH THOMSON other Government interference and available association with KEITH was not intimate, than to record my own profound sorrow seldom did a day pass while Congress was and sense of loss at his most untimely for conferences at all hours of several in session that I did not chat with him very difficult days for counsel and ad­ passing and to proffer the sincere sym­ vice. on the floor of the House or in the cloak­ pathy of Mrs. Johansen and myself to room, where we very often had lunch. his loved ones. The toll on his strength which such His deep and sincere interest in all legis­ Mr. THOMSON first became a Member dedication took has created an irrepara­ lative matters was always evident. The of this House the same day that I did, on ble loss to his State, to the West, and thorough manner in which he carried out January 3, 1955. He was an exception­ to the country. On behalf of good gov­ his committee assignments was a chal­ ally able Member and a devoted adherent ernment, on behalf of the residents of lenge to all of us. His desire to become a to fundamental constitutional principles. Colorado, and on behalf of all the citi­ U.S. Senator was one of his great ambi­ The poignancy of his death is, of zens to whom he had been a Represent­ tions, and we had discussed it several course, greatly heightened by his com­ ative, a friend, a counselor, I wish to add times. With this ambition achieved, the parative youth and by the fact that he my thanks and to ext.end my deepest good Lord saw fit to remove him from our was on the threshold of a new and im­ sympathies to his family. midst before he had an opportunity to mensely promising career as a Member Mrs. MAY. Mr. Speaker, on this day serve his country in that capacity. Al­ of the other body. when we pay tribute to our colleague, though he will not be with us in person, We can only accept with humble faith KEITH THoMsON, whose untimely death the imprint of his association with us as the dispensations of Providence, grate­ has brought such sadness to all of us, a man of great character, courage, and ful that we have had the privilege of his I am thinking, too, of the fine family he friendly spirit will remain. I shall al­ friendship and association and deter­ leaves behind him. I wish most of all ways cherish having known him. I ex­ mined to carry on in the performance of that I could find some words of comfort tend my deepest sympathy to his wife our own duties with the same high pur­ and inspiration for them. The Nation, and family. May the good Lord give pose and dedication KEITH THOMSON ex­ the State of Wyoming, and we, the Mem­ them supporting strength in their hour emplified so splendidly. bers of Congress, have lost a dedicated of great loss. Mr. JENSEN. Mr. Speaker, the pass­ public servant with the passing of Mr. MEADER. Mr. Speaker, I join ing of our good colleague, the Honorable KEITH, but Thyra has lost a beloved in paying tribute to our late colleague, KEITH THOMSON grieves me deeply. husband, and those three fine boys have KEITH THoMsON, and in expressing I had learned early in his membership lost a wonderful father. When a man heartfelt sympathy to his wife and fam­ here in the House of his dedication to has given so many years of his life to ily. duty as a Representative of the good the service of his country in both mili­ I was aware of the extraordinary people of Wyoming and the Nation. tary service and public office, surely the energy, determination, and zeal KEITH inspiration he leaves behind him for devoted to his work as Representative I urged that he be made a member of family and friends and colleagues can from the State of Wyoming and to his the Appropriations Committee and then temper the bitterness of that loss. God successful campaign for the Senate. as a member of the Interior Subcommit­ entrusts to all of us a role to play in The abrupt and untimely end to his tee of Appropriations of which I am protecting our freedom, and, as an un­ brilliant career in public service gives us ranking Republican, because he was a usually able Member of Congress, KEITH all pause and rudely reminds us of the stanch conservative, and would fight THOMSON played his role with skill and tenuousness of the thread of existence. with all his power against wasteful honor. To me, he was typical of the I share the grief of his family, his spending of the people's tax dollar and western area of America which he so friends, and his constituents in Wyoming because of his unlimited knowledge of well represented. He was outspoken who chose KEITH to be their spokesman the problems which affected the Great and vigorous, courageous, and he was as in the U.S. Senate and join in testifying Plains area which he loved with an abid­ uncompromising with himself as he was to the high character of one whose serv­ ing faith. with the truth. Perhaps his life stands ice, though abbreviated, was outstand­ KEITH proved to be a most valuable to teach us all to be more concerned ing. member of that committee--able, hon­ with how well we live, rather than how Mr. WIDNALL. Mr. Speaker, all of est, and attentive to duty. long. And this is a very proud heritage us in Congress who were privileged to Like his multitude of friends and ad­ to leave to that beloved and fine family serve with KEITH THoMsON are sad­ mirers in and out of Congress, I shall of his. dened by his recent passing. He was a miss this great and good statesman, I should like to include in this eulogy young man of great promise. That he KEITH THOMSON. My heart goes out to something that those three young sons delivered in large measure on that prom­ his devoted loving wife and family. of KEITH's might read one of these days, ise in his 6 years as a Member of the God rest his soul. and find the comfort in it that I did House of Representatives was attested to Mr. DOMINICK. Mr. Speaker, the when I lost my own father some years by the voters of Wyoming in electing Second District of Colorado, which I ago. It is a letter written by Abraham 1961 .CONGRESSIONAL: RECORD-· HOUSE 1171 Lincoln-a man whom KEITH greatly Mr. HORAN. Mr. Speaker, I want to no surprise to me when I learned of his admired-to a young girl on the death join with my colleagues in paying my victorious campaign for the U.S. Senate. of her father back in 18~2: · most sincere respects to the memory of I was, however, deeply sh6cked when I DEAR FANNY: It is with deep regret that KEITH THOMSON. KEITH was a dedi­ was informed that death · had claimed I learn of the death of your kind and brave cated man and his devotion to duty, his him shortly after this tremendous vic­ father; and, especially, that it is affecting clear analysis of every situation, and his tory. I shall miss him greatly and I join your young heart beyond what is common love of country were certainly outstand­ my colleagues in conveying my sympathy in such cases. In this sad world of ours ing. Mrs. Horan and I wish to join the to his family. sorrow comes to all; and, to the young, it comes with bitterest agony, because it takes others in extending our deep sympathy Mr. MciNTIRE. Mr. Speaker, sadness them unawares. The older have learned to Mrs. Thomson and their fine family. strikes deeply at my heart as I join in ever to expect it. I am axious to afford some Mr. CEDERBERG. Mr. Speaker, our paying tribute to our beloved late col­ alleviation of your present distress. Per­ Nation lost a great American when our league, KEITH THOMSON of Wyoming. fect relief is not possible, except with time. colleague, KEITH THoMSON, was called Those of us who were privileged to You cannot now realize that you will ever by his Maker. To me it was also a great know this man admired his brilliance of feel better. Is not this so? And yet it is personal loss because through our close a mistake. You are sure to be happy again. mind, his fighting spirit, his devotion to To know this, which is certainly true, will association I had come to cherish his people and service, and his steadfastness make you some less miserable now. I have friendship. for the right, as God gave him remark­ had experience enough to know what I say, The State of Wyoming recognized the able vision to see the right. and you need only to believe it, to feel abilities of our late colleague when it saw While I did not serve on any commit­ better at once. The memory of your dear fit to elect him to the U.S. Senate shortly tee with KEITH, I do know that his work father, instead of an agony, will yet be a sad before his death. His career was studded and interests were directed toward a sweet feeling in your heart, of a purer, and with public service, and each time he re­ great breadth of subject matter. He holier sort than you have known before. ceived a new assignment he applied him­ was, for instance, vitally interested in the Mr. DORN. Mr. Speaker, KEITH self to the task before him with all the problems that came before the House THOMSOM's untimely passing is a sad ability and wisdom at his command. Committee on Agriculture, on which I blow to individual liberty and constitu­ Whether in his country's military serv­ serve, and I valued his counsel on such tional government. KEITH THOMSON ice, his legal profession, or the State and items as wool and sheep, and on the was dedicated to the principles and Federal legislatures, KEITH THoMsoN cattle industry and the domestic beet ideals that made this Nation great. He made it a point to conscientiously devote sugar industry, just to mention a few. was devoted to the free-enterprise sys­ himself to duty. Little wonder that The people of Wyoming held KEITH tem, to a minimum of bureaucracy and people of his State admired him so THoMSON in high regard, as was evi­ big government. greatly and repeatedly gave him recog­ denced by his election in 1960 to the U.S. He always placed the welfare of the nition. Senate. I learned of this esteem first­ United States before any political con­ I wish to extend my sympathies to the hand when I accepted KEITH's invitation sideration. He had courage. He was family of our departed colleague. to speak in Riverton and Torrington, a statesman, a great American, and Mr. LIPSCOMB. Mr. Speaker, I join Wyo., in 1959. This turned out to be a warm personal friend. my colleagues at this time to pay my very pleasant trip, and it was indeed an Mrs. Dorn joins me in my deepest deepest respect to our distinguished for­ exciting and pleasing experience to ob­ sympathy to Mrs. Thomson, his children, mer colleague in. the House of Represent­ serve right up close the fine support with the State of Wyoming, and freedom­ atives, the late Senator-elect KEITH which KEITH was honored in his State. loving Americans everywhere. THOMSON of Wyoming. All of US I know It so happened that last summer I was Mr. SPRINGER. Mr. Speaker, I have were shocked and saddened by his un­ once again in Torrington. While there known KEITH THOMPSON well during all timely death on December 9, 1960. I purchased a local newspaper, which the time he has been a Member of this It was a very distinct privilege to me contained an exciting report that was body. to have been closely associated with written by Mrs. Thomson and told Wyo­ It is rare that one so young in years KEITH during his service in the House ming folks about some interesting hap­ should be so wise in action. KEITH from the 84th through the 86th Con­ penings in Washington. I derived con­ THOMSON not only knew where he was gresses, and to know him as a warm per­ siderable pleasure from this article, feel­ going, but knew how to get there. The sonal friend. During the last Congress ing that here again was more proof that intensity of his drive and the sincerity we were colleagues on the House Appro­ KEITH and Thyra Thomson were indeed of his belief led him many places where priations Committee. a splendid team, one that worked ef­ others would fear to tread. KEITH was a hard working and con­ fectively to serve the best interests of the For his constituents, nothing was too scientious Representative, a credit to the State of Wyoming and the Nation. small if he believed it ought to be done. State of Wyoming and the Nation. He It is certainly sad to see a young man He was never afraid to oppose popular approached his work with the zeal and taken in the prime of his life, but we who opinions or projects if he believed they dedication of purpose characteristic of are but mere mortals can never question were unwise in the public interest. outstanding men, which he was. the wisdom and dictates of our God on As a member of the Committee on Ap­ Tragically, KEITH was taken from us a high. We can, however, be thankful for propriations, he vigorously opposed mat­ short month after having been chosen by the constructive life that was KEITH ters that he believed were not in the the people of Wyoming to serve in the THOMSON's, and we will always be grate­ long-term interest of his State or his U.S. Senate. Had he been granted the ful for the great gift that is ours-the Nation. privilege of serving in that body, most cherished memory of our friendship. Personally, KEITH THOMSON was vig­ assuredly he would have done so with In concluding my comments, I would orous and physically active. He liked great distinction. like to say that Mrs. Mcintire joins me the outdoors. The great State of Wyo­ My heartfelt sympathies go out to Mrs. in extending to Thyra and the boys our ming was his happy hunting ground. Thomson and their three young sons. In deepest sympathy. He loved that State and its people. their time of grief, I sincerely hope they Mr. LffiONATI. Mr. Speaker, The It is perhaps unfortunate, and a great are able to find some measure of consola­ untimely death of our colleague, KEITH loss to the country, that in the prime of tion in the fact that the outstanding THOMSON, again challenges man in his his life he should be called by his Maker. record of puolic service of their husband Godly percepts of religious understand­ His future was one of great promise built and father will stand to his and their ing and faith. This noble man loved life on the solid ground of effort which he credit always. and was dedicated to God's purposes on had made in the years that he had been Mr. MACK. Mr. Speaker, the un­ earth-to serve others with a sense of a Member of this body. We, in the Con­ timely death of KEITH THOMSON removed humility and understanding. He labored gress, both in this and the other body, from our midst an able and distinguished with an absolute tenseness of courageous will miss his kind words and his good public servant who served with honor in action. advice. peace and war. He loved human beings and never To his wife and sons, Mrs. Springer I had the privilege of meeting KEITH wavered in defense on their behalf. and I extend our deepest sympathy upon shortly after he entered Congress. He Whether on the battlefield, in the legis­ a loss so great. was a dedicated Congressman and it was lature, the courts, or the Congress, KEITH 117.2 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD- HOUSE January 23 THOMSON enjoyed the respeqt and honor Perhaps the creed which guided KEITH the good fortune to know him well, I was of his fellow citizens. · THOMSON could be found in the follow­ saddened by the sudden and unexpected We suffer from a deeper sadness of ing lines. written some time ago by a death of our colleague, the Honorable heart· that, ~fter being victorious in his friend of mine: E. KEITH 'l)loMso:N, who had been elected senatorial campaign, he lost to the om­ Calvary, the shadows hastened the end of as a Member of the U.S. Senate begin­ nipotent wisdom of the giver of all vic­ day, ning with the 87th Congress. tories-the good Lord, "who giveth and And those near the Master heard Him say, I first came to know KEITH THOMSON taketh away." "It is finished," He bowed His head, when he was assigned to the Committee His whole ambition was centered on The soldiers muttered, "He is dead." on Veterans' Affairs. He worked closely service in the U.S. Senate. This was Now I, trying to follow in the Master's way, with me during his service there and had denied. And so we say, with great re­ Lift up my eyes and to my Father say, a real and abiding interest in the welfare gret, that a great man has fallen to his My life is thine, take it, Oh God, of our veterans. He was a hard-working destiny. It is the only answer that we That another's path may be less hard to member of our committee and we were know. trod. all sorry to lose him when he was re­ I extend my heartfelt sympathy to his If I can stoop to lift or ease one single pain, assigned to the Committee on Appro­ lovely wife and family. And may they or utter one word of beauty that may live priations. take strength in the memory of his rich again, He had a distinguished war record Then I may say, when at last I stand alone, accomplishments and gentle love for his It is finished, Father, I am coming home. when he commanded the 2d Battalion, family. The Nation, the state of Wyo­ 362d Infantry Regiment of the 91st Divi­ ming, and the Cong-ress have lost a dedi­ Mr. BASS of New Hampshire. Mr. sion during World War II. In addition cated statesman and patriot of distinc­ Speaker, I join with my colleagues in to winning the Combat Infantryman's tion and honor. paying tribute to KEITH THOMSON. We Badge, he was awarded the Purple Heart, Mr. YOUNGER. Mr. Speaker, during were both elected as freshmen to the 84th Legion of Merit, Bronze Star for heroic my 8 years in the House I have not heard Congress, and in the past 6 years I came achievement in action, and the Italian such an· outpouring of deserving and to regard him as one of the ablest and Cross of Valor. sincere testimony as to the character, most respected Members of the House, To his lovely wife and his three sons I ability, talent, and capacity of any of as well as a close personal friend. When extend my deepest sympathy in their our deceased Members as I have heard someone like this with a great future great loss and feel that all of us who today from both sides of the aisle con­ before him dies still young, it is indeed were privileged to know him share in cerning the passing of our colleague, tragic. Mrs. Bass joins me in sending this loss as well. KEITH THOMSON. Thyra and his three fine boys our Mr. CRAMER. Mr. Speaker, it· is dif­ This st>ontaneous expression of na­ deepest sympathy. ficult for me to speak of the passing of tional, personal, and family loss is an Mr. SHORT. Mr. Speaker, I find it our colleague, KEITH THOMSON. We impressive memorial to which I can add difficult to put words together to express first came to Congress together back in nothing, but I can wholeheartedly and my sorrow over the passing of our col­ the 84th Congress. I worked with him with all candor approve everything which league, KEITH THOMSON. It would be on many matters, and was deeply appre­ has been said. The most difficult prayer difficult and repetitious for me to recite ciative of his profound knowledge of to offer is "Thy will, not mine, be done" all the achievements of this outstanding happenings in Congress. He had a deep and it is the one we have the most young man who such a short time ago and sincere interest in the welfare of his trouble comprehending. was one of us here in the House of country as well as his great State of Mrs. Younger joins me in expressing Representatives. Loving husband and Wyoming. He had a magnificent dedi­ our deepest sympathy to Mrs. Keith father, patriot, statesman, are attributes cation to service, as was evidenced by Thomson and the sons who have a truly that truly belonged to KEITH. That he the many hours of overtime he worked precious birthright. was a brilliant young man with an envi­ at his duties in Congress. Mr. ALGER. Mr. Speaker, in the able record of accomplishment and a death of KEITH THOMSON, I lost more The country and his State have lost a great future, no one can deny. It is great, dedicated public servant, and I was than a respected and honored colleague. particularly regrettable that he was not I lost a personal friend for whom I had shocked at the news of his untimely pass­ permitted to enjoy serving in the U.S. ing just as he was reaching another high deep affection. Senate after his strenuous and success­ KEITH and I served together from the rung in the ladder of his success. ful efforts to become elected. I join his many friends and colleagues day we :first came to Congress. We Because we grew up in the same area shared many intimate thoughts and dis­ in extending deep sympathy to his wife cussions of our role here and our atti­ of the Great Plains, KEITH and I had and family. Their loss is shared by all much in common. Because we repre­ who knew and worked with him. tudes toward the responsibility of the sented people who were livestock pro­ service which the people entrusted to ducers, our interest in legislation before us. In this manner I came to know Congress was almost identical. Because IMMEDIATE APPROVAL OF H.R. 581 KEITH THOMSON as one of those rare in­ of our background of association with dividuals with a devotion to duty which cattle ranching, we perhaps had a feel­ WILL CURB RESIDUAL OIL IM­ was almost a fault. He drove himself ing of understanding for each other. PORTS AND PROVIDE A "QUICK hard in giving his best to the job in Whatever may have been the reason, I AND EFFECTIVE REMEDY" FOR hand. · UNEMPLOYMENT IN THE COAL From .combat experience in time of was drawn to KEITH when I came to war which we also shared, although in Washington as a new Member in the AND RAILROAD INDUSTRIES different theaters, we often talked of the 86th Congress. He did all of those little Mr. VANZANDT. Mr. Speaker, I ask sacrifice of those who put love of country helpful things for me that an older Mem­ unanimous consent to address the House and service to mankind above their own ber can do for a freshman. Because of for 1 minute and to revise and extend self-interest, and many times we won­ his willingness to help others, as well as my remarks in the RECORD. dered at the turn of fate which seemed his dedication to his job as a Representa­ The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there too soon to take the best, the noblest tive of the people of Wyoming, I believe objection to the request of the gentleman from us. it is apparent now that he just tried to from Pennsylvania? That KEITH THOMSON had to leave this do more than the human body can en­ There was no objection. life so young in years, cannot help but be dure. Mr. VANZANDT. Mr. Speaker, par­ a loss to the land he loved and to the My wife and I extend our sincere ticular attention is directed to H.R. 581, people he served so well. But that land sympathy to Mrs. Thomson and her three which I have introduced again this year and those people are the better, I am boys. Their loss of a husband and father because I still live in hope that the Con­ sure, because KEITH passed this way. In is perhaps tempered in a slight degree by gress of the United States will come to a way he had a full life. He put so much the knowledge of the high esteem in realize that-in this legislative body and into it. which KEITH was held by those who knew here alone--lies the one definite and de­ To his devoted wife and sons, I join him best. pendable source of security for the with my colleagues in extending my Mr. TEAGUE of Texas. Mr. Speaker, American worker whose job is taken sympathy. along with all other Members who had away or threatened by imports. 1961 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD- HOUSE 1173 My bill would limit residual oil im­ year, incidentally, a record 173 million than 56 million barrels in 1948 to 230 ports to 10 percent of domestic demand barrels were imported. The importer's million barrels last year-they extended for the corresponding quarter of the reaction to the proclamation is now no­ economic havoc throughout wide regions preceding year. I recognize that this torious. For the year 1959, 223 million of Pennsylvania and many other States figure might have to be adjusted upward barrels of residual oil-or 50 million bar­ throughout the Appalachian area. before it would become acceptable to the rels over the 1957 mark-were imported Let us look once more at the 10-percent majority of our membership. Whatever into the United States. For 1960, the quota limitation which I have proposed. the final decision, the study necessary figure reached an all-time high of 230 I have conceded that Congress may find for Congress to reach an agreement will million barrels. it necessary to revise the percentage produce information that cannot help For the information of Members of after a careful study of the importers' but arouse demand for immediate action Congress who may not yet be aware of practices, and of the present conse­ on this problem. the impact of residual oil imports on quences of their handiwork. What must I mention a willingness to permit a the domestic economy, I point out that be determined is how much-if any­ moderate boost in the percentage pre­ last year's incoming shipments of resid­ residual oil imports are actually neces­ scribed because I am well aware that the mil oil were equivalent in energy value sary. Like the coal industry, independ­ purveyors of alien fuel have become so to 55 million tons of bituminous coal. ent domestic oil producers and refiners arrogant and confident about their posi­ To anyone familiar with the poverty have lost considerable business to for­ tion in our east coast markets that they and misery that persists in areas of eign oil. They· certainly merit an op­ have' convinced a number of customers chronic surplus labor, the policy of per­ portunity to regain some of the business that their product will always be avail­ mitting seriously distressed areas to be which has been taken away by the inter­ able. As a consequence, some consum­ unnecessarily deprived of such a sub­ national oil crowd. In addition, heavy ers have been credulous enough to in­ stantial volume of business is a mystify­ volumes of residual oil are refined in this stall oil-burning equipment exclusively ing paradox. For a number of years country from foreign crude. The total in their plants, factories, and apartment many Government officials and Members impingement upon the markets that houses. What would happen in these of Congress have demanded legislation would normally have been served by do­ instances in the event of a cutoff of to stimulate the economy of chronic mestic oil and coal holds the key to ocean-shipped supplies is a subject that labor areas, of which coal communities considerable joblessness in this country. international oil discreetly avoids in are a prominent part. The fact is that a At this point I should like to insert in contacts with new construction. reasonable restriction on imported resi­ the RECORD the following excerpt from a Unfortunately, victims of this selling dual oil could constitute the most sud­ paper presented recently to an interna­ policy failed to engage themselves in the den and most effective economic remedy tional labor organization meeting in simple research that would produce glar­ possible under peacetime conditions. Geneva by Stephen F. Dunn, president ing examples of the folly of depending Mr. Speaker, if this Congress will of the National Coal Association, repre­ upon ocean -shipped oil. From the time enact a 10 percent quota on residual oil senting the U.S. bituminous coal and an­ that I undertook this crusade against imports, you will see an unprecedented thracite industries: excessive residual oil imports more than business comeback in many, many min­ The first definite officia1 limitations on a decade ago, I have emphasized that ing communities of Pennsylvania and crude and products, including residual oil, there was severe hardship and suffer­ other coal-producing States that serve ·took effect in April 1959 on orders of the ing-particularly in New England-when the Atlantic Seaboard. Had H.R. 581, President of the United States after U.S. ocean transportation was interrupted in setting the quota at 10 percent, been in Cabinet officials reported that national se­ early 1942. Factories, office buildings, effect in 1960, it would have limited curity required a limitation on foreign oil residual oil imports to about 56 mil­ imports. The subsequent cutbacks have pro­ and schools had to be closed until rail­ vided a modicum of help to the coal indus­ road facilities were expanded and coal lion barrels. Approximately the same try, but incoming shipments are still far too came to the rescue. amount entered this country in 1948, the high to permit us to recapture any of the Many of the plants that have risen on third year of the postwar invasion of seaboard markets preempted by international the Atlantic seaboard in recent years are America's fuel markets. What foreign oil shippers over the past 12 or 15 years. not equipped to burn anything but oil. residual oil has done to my part of the Many of the countries represented here may The source of their supplies is Vene­ country since that time is reflected in by experience understand the difficulties that any number of statistical analyses, in­ can come from an excess in the world oil zuela. Though we have persistently pro­ supply. In our country, foreign residual oil tested Government policies that permit cluding the Department of Labor's sur­ has been offered to domestic consumers at oil shipers to capture American mar­ veys on surplus labor areas. The same whatever price is necessary to undersell coal. kets at the expense of domestic sup­ story is detected in reports of coal­ Because it is difficult to determine the actual pliers, the deluge from abroad has con­ carrying railroads. cost of producing this residue of higher grade tinued almost unabated. Not until the The total coal freight originated on the products of crude, residual oil can actually President of the United States, on the Pennsylvania Railroad in 1948 amounted be offered as low as the marketer finds it advice of Cabinet members involved in to 49,776,000 tons. In 1958, the last full necessary to go. defense planning, created a mandatory year for which this record is available, Why legislative action alone will cut oil import control program in 1959 was the figure amounted to 24,359,000 tons. back residual oil imports has been evi­ there any semblance of protection for Here, then, is a drop of 25 million tons denced in the shipper's response to the the U.S. independent oil and coal indus­ of coal-or just about a 50 percent busi­ mandatory oil import control program. tries. The President's order was a step ness decline. That loss in tonnage to the Here are further interesting data: in the right direction, but its implemen­ Pennsylvania Railroad is easy to under­ From 1946 through 1950 residual oil tation has fallen short of expectations stand. Throughout central and western imports amounted to 347 million barrels. . and emphasizes the urgent need for leg­ Pennsylvania over the last 12 years one The next 5-year period-1951-55-shows islation to meet security standards and mine after another has fallen prey to a total of 660 million barrels. And a at the same time to provide an oppor­ the inequitable competition of residual total of 971 million barrels appears on tunity for distressed coal regions to oil imp_orts. A mine closes and its em­ the 1956-60 scoreboard. The increase of reenter markets captured by alien oil. ployees become surplus labor. Additional the past 5 years over the first 5 postwar If there is any doubt that a medium surplus labor is occasioned by the drop years amounts to 180 percent. in addition to the Executive order is re­ in railroad freight tonnage. Timbering One more figure which I should like quired to place an effective check on firms, equipment manufacturers, and to insert in the RECORD at this time refers shipments from foreign refineries, im­ miscellaneous suppliers to the coal in­ port figures since the order went into dustry add their share to the surplus to 1948, in which year residual oil im­ effect will provide the answer. On labor categ·ory. From then on, the in­ ports amounted to approximately the March 10, 1959, the White House issued cidence of unemployment increases un­ level at which H.R. 581 would set current the proclamation adjusting and regulat­ ·checked. shipments. The increase of residual oil ing imports of crude oil and products Residual oil imports were responsible imports for 1960 over 1948 amounts to into the United States. Incoming ship­ for the early economic deterioration of 326 percent. I leave that figure with you. ments of residual oil were not to exceed mining and railroad communities. As Perhaps it will startle this Congress into the level r~ached in 1957, d:uririg whic~ they inc;reased i~ intensity-from more quick action on this issue. 1174 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-· -HOUSE January 23 UKRAINIAN INDEPENDENCE DAY Ukrainian people of this possession, but the Ukrainian Quarteriy, under the title The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. BASS fortunately they have not succeeded in "Public Law 86-749 and the Shevchenko of Tennessee) . Under previous order of their task. Today, even under the most Centennial" be inclu~ed as part of ·my the House, the gentleman from Penno. relentless of Communist totalitarian remarks at this point: sylvania [Mr. FLoonJ is recognized for tyrannies, the sturdy and stout-hearted PUBLic LAw 86-749 AND THE SHEVCHENKO 60 minutes. Ukrainian clings steadfastly to his na­ CENTENNIAL Mr. FLOOD. Mr. Speaker, the na­ tional ideals and still preserves his fer­ (By Lev E. Dobriansky) tional histories of east European peoples vent love for freedom and independence. As reported by the national press, on Sep­ are full of miseries and misfortunes, and The Ukrainian people, in and out of tember 13, 1960, President Eisenhower signed the history of the Ukrainian people is no their homeland, have been a boon to the a resolution passed by Congress authorizing communities in which they live. In this the erection of a statue of Taras Shevchenko exception. Since the signing of a com­ on public grounds in Washington, n.c.1 pact between the Russian czar and the country they have been noted for their industry, ingenuity, and tenacity for The resolution was sponsored by the Honor­ Ukrainian leaders in 1654, stouthearted able Alvin M. Bentley, of Michigan, and and liberty-loving Ukrainians have not hard work. They have never shunned progressed through Congress as House Joint been allowed, except for the brief 2-year heavy labor in preference to something Resolution 311. It is now known as Public period of 1918-20, to enjoy the benefits less arduous. In this respect their Law 86-749. This far-seeing action prepared of free and independent life in their his­ tough and resilient physique, and their an official groundwork for the celebration of toric homeland. Through the turns and tenancious nature have served them a significant centennial in 1961, the observ­ twists of fateful international events, well. Hundreds of thousar~ds of loyal, ance of the death of Taras Shevchenko on patriotic, and hardworking Americans of March 10, 1861. Shevchenko is widely re­ more than 40 million Ukrainians have vered as Ukraine's poet laureate and one of not been permitted to be masters of their Ukrainian origin have always given ex­ cellent account of themselves in this Europe's outstanding freedom fighters. fate. For more than 300 years they have The law, as passed and approved, reads as been held down under the oppressing country. I can say this because I have follows: yoke of known many of them in my congres­ alien despots. They have en­ sional district, and have seen them at "86TH CONGRESS, HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION 311 dured hardships, privations, and inde­ 74 STAT. 884, SEPTEMBER 13, 1960, JOIN~ scribable miseries. They have been work. In certain parts of this State RESOLUTION ruthlessly persecuted for clinging to they constitute the core of sturdy and stout-hearted laborers who perform "Whereas throughout Eastern Europe, in their national ideals, for dreaming and the last century and this the name and works cherishing· their independence and free­ heavy but necessary tasks with distinc.:. of Taras Shevchenko brilliantly reflected the dom. Yet no oppressive measure, no tion. These people of stolid character aspirations of man for personal liberty and amount of severe persecution could com­ have contributed their full measure to national independence; and pel them to abandon their yearning for the free and democratic way of life in "Whereas Shevchenko, the poet laureate of freedom. Instead, oppressions and per­ this great Republic. They have been a Ukraine, was openly inspired by our great positive force in the building of our American tradition to fight against the im­ secutions have united the Ukrainians perialist and colonial occupation of his na- against their foes, held them together. democratic institutions, and they have always been ready to fight and die for tive land; and · Then toward·the end of the First World "Whereas in many parts of the free world War, when the decrepit czarist regime the preservation of these institutions. Today on this solemn occasion, I am observances of the Shevchenko centennial was overthrown and Austria's hold over will be held during 1961in honor of this im­ the western Ukraine was broken, the happy to join them in the celebration of mortal champion of liberty; and Ukrainians proclaimed their independ­ the 43d anniversary of the Ukrainian "Whereas in our moral capacity as freemen ence and established the Ukrainian Independence Day. in an independent Nation it behooves us to National Republic. Mr. Speaker, at this point I should like symbolize tangibly the inseparable spiritual to bring to the attention of our Members ties bound in the writings of Shevchenko be­ This historic event took place on the tween our. country and the forty million memorable 22d of January 1918. That that this observance of the 43d anniver­ sary of the independence of Ukraine is Ukrainian nation: Now, therefore, be it day has become a landmark in the his­ "Resolved by the Senate and House of Rep­ tory of Ukraine, and remains the bright­ taking place in the Shevchenko Centen­ resentatives of the United States of America est spot in their struggle for freedom nial Year. Last year the 86th Congress in Congress assembled, That (a) any asso­ and independence. Unfortunately the passed a resolution honoring Taras ciation or committee organized for such pur­ new-born Republic was suffering under Shevchenko. That resolution, now Pub­ pose within two years from the date of the severe handicaps. It was surrounded lic Law 86-749 authorizes the erection of enactment of this joint resolution is herebt by powerful foes, ready to pounce upon a monument in his honor on public authorized to place on land owned by the grounds in our Capital. Moreover, this United States in the District of Columbia a it and put an end to its existence. And statue of the Ukrainian poet and national that is what happened even before the body authorized the publication of a doc.:. leader, Taras Shevchenko. joy of jubiliation had ceased. Before the umentary biography of Schevchenko "(b) The authority granted by subsection Ukrainian people had any time to recoup under the title "Europe's Freedom Fight­ (a) of this section shall cease to exist, un­ their losses, they were attacked by their er." This brochure, Document No. 445, is less within 5 years after the date of enact­ inveterate foes, the Red army. Early being read today not only in this country ment of this joint resolution (1) the erection in 1920 enemy forces entered and occu­ but also abroad, including the capitals in of the statue is begun, and (2) the associa­ Moscow's colonial empire. tion or committee certifies to the Secretary pied the eastern part of the country. of the Interior the amount of funds avail­ Soon the whole country was overrun and As was predicted by those who fur­ able for the purpose of the completion oi the all Ukrainian opposition was ruthlessly thered this farsighted action, a wrench statue and the Secretary determines that crushed. Then in the fall of that year was thrown into Moscow's propaganda such funds are adequate for such purpose. Ukraine became part of the Soviet machine. Recently, Moscow and its "SEC. 2. The Secretary of the Interior is Union. puppets have attacked our action in the authorized and directed to select an appro­ Since those fateful days for more bitterest terms. Articles in Sovietskaya priate site upon which to erect the statue than 40 years, Ukraine has been sub­ Kultura, Radianska Kultura, and Litera­ authorized in the first section. The choice turna Gazeta, clearly indicates that the of the site and the design and plans for such merged in the Soviet Empire, and the statue shall be subject to the approval of Ukrainian people suffered grievously un­ initiative taken by us has blunted Mos­ the Commission of Fine Arts and the Na­ der Soviet totalitarianism. For all prac­ cow's propaganda appeal to the· captive tional Capital Planning Commission. Such tical purposes the country is sealed off 40 million Ukrainians who in their hearts statue shall be erected without expense to from the free world. Neither the people and minds honor Shevclienko as their. the United States." of Ukraine are allowed to travel abroad, freedom fighter, as their eternal inspira­ A close reading of the whereas clauses nor are the people of the free world, tion for genuine national independence shows immediately the meaningful frame­ except under carefully guided Commu­ and freedom. work in which the resolution is cast. With­ out this framework the measure would have nist supervision, to go to Ukraine. Thus Those who furthered this action in the met with a stillbirth. It was within this the country has become a large prison 86th Congress deserve our highest es­ framework that reasons and arguments for house for its people. Their most cher­ teem. The story of this has been written the passage of the resolution were formu- ished possession is their spirit of free­ by Dr. Lev E. Dobriansky of Georgetown dom. Inhuman Kremlin agents have University. I request that his article, 1 E.g., the Washington Post, Sept. 14, 1960, resorted to every devise to deprive the which appeared· in the autumn issue of p. A-12. 1961 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD -HOUSE 1175 lated. Anyone familiar with the processes Ernst, the Assistant Secretary of Interior, and erection of the. statue, and House Resolu­ involved in the consideration of sucJ:i meas­ his knowledgeable associates, the meaning tion 524, authorizing the printing, as a House ures can readily appreciate the almost in­ and significance of Shevchenko in the con­ document, the biography of Shevchenko.G surmountable difficulties and obstacles that text of the current struggle was almost in­ The following day Congressman LESINSKI lie in the path of their· successful passage. stinctively grasped, and the Department fi­ submitted the reports on both measures in Hundreds of such bills fall by the wayside nally withdrew any opposition or criticism to the House. Report No. 1741 covered the each session. The author sensed from the the measure. Its representatives were par­ Shevchenko statue. Because of certain un­ start that the justification for a Shevchenko ticularly impressed by the argument that in expected developments concerning the House memorial in the Nation's Capital must be the forthcoming centennial we couldn't al­ calendar, the memorial bill was not consid­ couched in essence in the measure submitted. low the Russians and their colonial puppets ered for a vote until later in the month. Congress responded favorably to this intro­ to exploit the name and honor of Shevchenko This seriously complicated the project as duction of Shevchenko. But this, of course, who rightfully belongs to us. · Only recently concerns the Senate. The authorization for constitutes not even a tenth of the story. a meeting of the Government Republic Com­ the biography was passed earlier. The com­ THE ASCENT TO PASSAGE mittee for Preparation and Carrying Out of plication led to an intensive effort via very The bac~ground to the passage of House the T. H. -Shevchenko Jubilee ·was held in conceivable means to apprise the members Joint Resolution 311 actually discloses a Kiev under the chairmanship of Academician of the Senate Rules and Administration Com­ · number of impOrtant truths. First, it reveals M.P. Bazhan to hear progress reports on their mittee. of the ferthcoming passage of the bill the vital meaning of the Shevchenko Centen-' observance.n in the House. · nial to the United states and, by implication, The next significant stage of development It was on June 24 that the House passed to ·the nontotalitarian free world in the pres­ was. the hearing conducted by the Subcom­ House Joint Resolution 311 without objec­ ent mortal confiict with Russian totalitarian mittee on Library and Memorials under the tion.7 A fine statement on the event was imperialism. Second, it. shows the foresight astute chairmanship of Congressman JoNES made by the Honorable JOHN LESINSKI who and clear vision of the many who quickly of Missouri. The hearing took place on declared among other things that such "an· perceived this meaning and with cooperative March 31, at which time consideration was idealistic undertaking should understandably dispatch took a hand in · the passage of the also given to the important Theodore Roose­ be endorsed by the Congress as a very im­ resolution through many difficult stages. velt memorial project.4 Participating in the portant factor during this cold war of ideolo­ Third, the vigorous support of groups and Shevchenko hearing were the Honorable gies between the United States and the individuals throughout the country for the Alvin M. Bentley, of Michigan; Dr. Roman Kremlin." 8 The success realized at this success of this undertaking forms an indis­ Smal-Stocki of Marquette .University and stage in the passage of the bill would surely pensable part of this background. And lastly, president of the Shevchenko Scientific So­ not have been possible without the coopera­ the long ascent to the passage of House Joint ciety; Mr. Dmytro Halychyn, president of tive and understanding efforts of all those Resolution 311 is suggestive not only of the the Ukrainian National Association; Mr. mentioned above and also of Congressman splendid opportunity that :has been presented George Wolynetz, Jr., commander of the JoHN McCORMACK, of Massachusetts, the. for demonstrating to the world the real Ukrainian American War Veterans;· and the House majority leader. colonial nature of the Soviet Union but also writer, representing the Ukrainian Congress The next stage was, of course, the Senate. of the heavy responsibility that has been Committee of America. In addition, ex­ With talk of adjournment rife in the air, the placed on the shoulders of those guiding the cellent statements in support of House mentioned complication could now be well centennial. Joint Resolution 311 were submitted by the appreciated. A further embarrassing diffi­ As indicated in the history of bills enacted Honorable JACOB K. JAVITS of New York and culty arose from the fact that Senate Joint into public law, House Joint Resolution Mr. Mykola Lebed, president of Prolog. All Resolution 54, a parallel but bare and un­ 311 was introduced on March 17, 1959.2 The the statements are available in the offices · of descriptive measure sponsored by Senator House Administration Committee reported it the House Administration Committee. JAVITS in hasty and unfortunate circum­ out on ·June 2, 1960, and the House passed Following the hearing, . some unfavorable stances, failed to be reported out favorably the bill on June 24. Subsequently, the reports appeared in the press. One paper by the Rules Committee. When House Joint Senate Rules and Administration Committee ran a story under the caption "Graveyard" Resolution 311 reached the committee on reported it out on August 29 and 2 days later, of Statuary Here Scored and stressed that' June 27, it was clearly evident that in this on August 31, the Senate passed it. Two "Interior Department officials fear that complicated situation only the most concen­ weeks -later, on September 13, the President Washington is becoming an· overcrowded trated action could reap full success for the signed it and the measure became Public graveyard of statuary." 5 It quoted Assistant bill.9 Every means was seized to expedite the Law 86-749. Needless to say, this chronology -secretary Ernst as saying, "We have nothing measure. There aren't words adequate of the successive progress of the resolution against Shevchenko, but we thought it good enough to express public gratitude for the scarcely describes the real history of it. time to bring the subject of statues to the superb cooperation and efficient under­ The substantive history of the Shevchenko attention of Congress." In reality, as we standing displayed by Mr. Gordon F. Harri­ bill actually does not commence until Feb­ noted above, Mr. Ernst was emphasizing son, chief clerk and counsel of the Rules ruary 1960. Soon after its introduction in what is already generally known in Wash­ Committee, Senator Kenneth B. Keating, of March 1959 Congressman 0MAR BURLESON, of ington and recommending a more formal New York, Senator Theodore Francis Green, Texas, the chairman of the House Adminis­ procedure of disposition of such bills. The of Rhode Island, and their respective staffs. tration Committee, indicated the desirability Department had previously recognized the In this phase and the subsequent one, their of holding hearings on the measure and re­ value of erecting a statue in honor of Shev­ efforts were indispensable and most praise­ ferred it to the Honorable PAUL C. JONES, the chenko. And in this first lap in Congress a worthy. chairman of the Subcommittee on Library similar recognition was emerging. Once it was decided that a recess would and Memorials. However, the hearings, By the beginning of May the members of take effect, prudence dicta' ·d that this ac­ which were planned for June of that year, the subcommittee approved the resolution tion be postponed until August, during were made contingent on the early receipt and presented it favorably to the full Com­ which period of time a more expanded base of recommendations and reports on the bill mittee on Administration, chaired by Con­ of familiarity with Shevchenko's -works and from the Commission of Fine Arts and the gressman BuRLESON. · The chairman of the significance could be formed. In the month ·· Department of the Interior. The bill circu­ subcommittee, Congressman JoNES, and its of July this writ.er edited and prepared the lated among a number of executive agencies members deserve the highest praise for their House biographical document on the poet. for almost a year and, as a result, the hear­ critical evaluation of the resolution and This definitely provided a broader founda-· ings did not take place until March 1960. their patient inquiry into a.U of its aspects. tion of understanding concerning the mari Considering the vast .amount of bills of As indicted earlier, Congressman BURLESON and his contributions. Advance copies were perceived the possible value of the measure sent to every member of the Rules Commit­ this type which are introduced annually, the tee prior to the reconvening of the Senate. Department of Interior quite logically as­ at its very inception. Moreover, the salu­ Moreover, letters from groups and indi­ sumed an initial negative position toward the tary impressions created at the March hear­ Shevchenko proposal. It cannot be denied ing were evidently so forceful that an viduals continued to pour into the Senate that a cemetery of statues would be the authorization for the publication of a bio­ in support of the resolution. These and blight of the Nation's Capital if an easy graphical documentary on Taras Shevchenko other preparations were made to assure the policy were pursued in this respect. Mem­ was introduced by Congressman JoHN successful passage of House Joint Resolution bers of Congress recognize this as well as LESINSKI of Michigan. The vital role played 311 in the final days of the 86th Congress. responsible private citizens. This writer was by this distinguished legislator is discussed Thus, on August 29, the Senate Rules fully aware of this consideration at the time at greater length below. Committee reported out favorably House he formulated the resolution and, rationally, On June 1 the Committee on House Ad­ could not disagree with the Department's ministration met in executive session and 6 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, VOl. 106, pt. 9, decision on these grounds. As it turned out, ordered favorably reported to the House both p.12050. these were not the only grounds of careful House Joint Resolution 311, authorizing the 1 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, VOl. 106; pt. 11, consideration. Thanks to the insight and p. 14237. quick perception ·of the Honorable Roger s Pravda Ukrainy, Aug. 12, 1960. a CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, vol. 106, pt. 11, "CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, VOl. 106, pt. 16, p. ~4397. 2 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, VOl. 106, pt. 16, p. D163. u CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, vol. 106, pt. 11, p. D513. 6 The washington P06t, Apr. 2, 1960. p.14413. 1176 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD- HOUSE January 23 Joint Resolution 311 in its Report 1930.10 tionwide distribution of the Shevchenko ning Star, the New York Herald Tribune, Two days later, on August 31, Senator LYNDON pamphlet. Most of it doubtlessly will be and the Chicago Sunday Tribune: B. JoHNSON of Texas, who played an instru­ favorable once the meaning and value of the mental role in the expedition of the bill, Shevchenko Centennial is understood in [From the Washington Evening Star, moved that it be considered for a vote, and terms of U.S. national interests. This is Sept.28, 1960] the resolution was passed.u On that occasion the end the pamphlet is designed to serve. FREE MAN OR SLAVE? COLD WAR WARMING UP Senator JAVITS addressed the Senate with a THE SHEVCHENKO CENTENNIAL OVER OBSCURE POET concise statement containing all the essen­ (By John McKelway) tials about Shevchenko. In addition to the The House document on Shevchenko's sustaining support given by the popular Sen­ biography represents the :first official West­ The United States and the Soviet Union ator of New York, the wholehearted efforts ern governmental publication in honor of next year will engage in a tug of cold war and aid of Senator Everett M. Dirksen of any Ukrainian national hero. For those over the memory of a dead poet. Illinois, Sena tor Thomas Dodd of Connecticut familiar with this East European :figure, this Both countries want to honor him. The and their staffs, as well as of Mr. Harry Burke, is a new and encouraging development. United States has sanctioned a statue in will long be remembered and appreciated. But the legislation for a statue in honor his memory in the District of Columbia. It As in the House, many other legislators in of the poet has precedents elsewhere, for is possible another memorial may go up in the Senate were properly informed about example, in Canada. As a matter of fact, Moscow. the bill and expressed their willingness to the idea for such a statue in the Nation's To be remembered on the centennial of support it. Their valuable backing led to a Capital is an old one. This aspiration has his death in 1861 is one Taras Schevchenko, speedy affirmative vote on the bill which been expressed for years and in the ex­ a Ukrainian poet who died at the age of 47. then was quickly cleared for the President's perience of this writer, strong pressure for He is buried on the banks of the Dnieper signature.12 On September 13 the President such a project was exerted by Dr. Smal­ near the town of Kaniv in the Ukraine. signed it. Stocki, the president of the Shevchenko As far as the West is concerned Shev­ Scientific Society, some 5 years ago. chenko's poetry reflects man's aspirations EUROPE'S FREEDOM FIGHTER With the necessary foundation laid, it for liberty and national independence. It was pointed out above that one of the is now the task of the Shevchenko Centen­ However, Soviet Russia, after several read­ most significant developments in this en­ nial Committee to resolve the many prob­ ings of Shevchenko's works, has interpreted tire undertaking was the publication of lems connected with the success of the the material to be that of a Bolshevik who House Document No. 445, "Europe's Freedom centennial in 1961. First and foremost is died before his time. Fighter, Taras Shevchenko 1814-1861." This the problem of familiarizing numerous sec­ The obscure skirmish between the East was made possible by the action taken by the tors of the American populace with the man and West over the poet is an attempt by both Honorable JoHN LESINSKI who introduced and his works. The excellent medium for countries to impress 42 million Ukrainians House Resolution 524 on May 11. The meas­ this, of course, is the House document which who consider Shevchenko something of a ure was agreed to on June 7. Congressman should be distributed throughout all saint. LESINSKI made a solid contribution in this spheres of our society. Second, the problem While the Capital of the United States regard since many Americans are totally un­ of :financing heavy orders of his novel may wind up with a statue to a man hardly familiar with this champion of liberty. In pamphlet and the statue itself should not known to every American schoolboy, there preparing the 45-page pamphlet this writer be difficult if the administration is both are those who feel its presence will promote received the :finest possible cooperation from vigorous and efficient. The response to the discontent behind the Iron Curtain. Mr. John Haley and other staff members of :financial problem will surely not be re­ One of these is Dr. Lev E. Dobriansky, a the House Administration Committee. stricted to only American circles of chunky, talkative professor of Soviet eco­ This valuable documentary biography of Ukrainian background. As concerns this nomics at Georgetown University. - Ukraine's poet laureate and national hero is and their participation in the centennial, Since coming to town in 1948, the profes­ so arranged that any reader can quickly it cannot be too strongly emphasized that sor has undertaken to discomfit Soviet Pre­ appreciate the greatness of Shevchenko. many other American circles of East mier Khrushchev in a variety of ways. For The articles incorporated in it deal with European and other origins are vitally inter­ the last 2 years, for example, he has au­ the major facets of his life and work. The ested in this centennial. Indeed, Shev­ thored resolutions declaring a Captive Na­ pamphlet consists of the resolution spon­ chenko's appeal was cosmopolitan and tions Week and succeeded in guiding them sored by Congressman LESINSKI, a foreword, humanist. In its informational activity through Congress. the text of Public Law 86-749, an impressive the committee has the task of establishing His point is that most Americans do not illustration of Shevchenko, seven select the cold war significance of the Shevchenko ­ realize that Russia is made up of a number chapters, an appendix, a short bibliography, project. of nations which were once independent en­ and a useful index. It makes for easy read­ A third major problem is the efficient co­ tities and that the Soviet is actually an em­ ing and should prove to be informative to ordination of effort with interested execu­ pire guilty of colonialism. countless citizens during the period of the tive agencies. The smoothness and Dr. Dobriansky's latest effort to get the centennial. proficiency of the applied project depend on psychological jump on Mr. Khrushchev is a Early newspaper reactions to both the this. And, :finally, the fourth problem con­ resolution passed in the closing days of the statue and the pamphlet were exceedingly cerns the magnificent opportunity the last session of Congress. favorable. Featured on the :first page of centennial affords to feature and highlight the colonial makeup of the synthetic Passed :first by the House, and later by the the Washington Evening Star was an article Senate on August 31, was a joint resolution titled "Free Man or Slave? Cold War Warm­ Soviet Union and the captive and occupied status of Ukraine and all other non-Russian authorizing a statue to Shevchenko in the ing Up Over Obscure Poet," with a picture of District but without expense to the United 8 nations in this basic empire. The fulfill­ Shevchenko.1 In it the writer accurately States. President Eisenhower signed the stresses that "As far as the West is con­ ment of this crowning task is obviously con­ tingent on the successful resolution of the resolution September 13. cerned, Shevchenko's poetry reflects man's The professor had done his work well. No aspirations for liberty and national inde­ three preceding problems. A heavy respon­ pendence." Shortly thereafter' another ex­ sibility is involved in all of this; the chal­ one, in either the House or Senate, asked tensive account appeared on the editorial lenge is formidable: but the opportunity is who Shevchenko was as the authorization page of the New York Herald Tribune.u historic. With good sense, a vigorous drive, for the memorial sailed through Congress. Yet it came at a time when Members balked The writer of this article also points out the and in the :firm knowledge that America's interests are being vitally served, those at allowing a memorial to Theodore Roose­ cold war significance of the Shevchenko proj­ velt. ect. As he starts out to say, "Next year will charged with this responsibility will meet the challenge for we cannot afford to muff Two years ago, Dr. Dobriansky has since ex­ see a new twist in the East-West cold the opportunity and its far-reaching plained, he heard that Russia was preparing war. • • •" There can be no doubt that a consequences. to honor Shevchenko in some way. Already, mounting reaction will result from the na- he said, the Communists had distorted the Mr. Speaker, the reaction of our own work of the poet, twisting and rewriting his 1° CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, VOl. 106, pt. 14, press to the action taken by Congress in efforts so that he appeared to be a revo­ p. 18102. this matter was generally good. Many lutionist of the Marxist school. They had li CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, VOl. 106, pt. 14, saw the importance and significance of to reckon with the poet's tremendous popu­ p. 18529. the Shevchenko measure despite the fact larity among the Ukrainians as well as other nationalities. 12 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, VOl. 106, pt. 14, that certain highlights of East European p. 19110. But Dr. Dobriansky has written: "A reading history still escape popular notice. I be­ of Shevchenko will convince any objective 18 McKelway, John, "Free Man or Slave?" lieve that many of us will find the con­ the Washington Evening Star, Sept. 28, 1960, person that he belongs to us, not -to tyranni­ pp. AI, 7. tents of the following representative cal Moscow." u Wingenbach, Charles E., "A New Twist in articles of considerable interest. I in­ CENTENNIAL IN 1961 the Cold War," New York Herald Tribune, clude as part of my remarks the articles Dr. Dobriansky worked up a resolution Oct. 15, 1960. which appeared in the Washington Eve- pointing out that there would be world ob- 1961 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD- HOUSE 1177 servances of the Shevchenko centennial in the party to relent and the omcial word now Taras Shevchenko was a Ukrainian poet 1961 and authorizing the statue. is that after all he was a good Bolshevik, who who has been dead nearly a century. He He needed the approval of the Interior died before his time. was born in 1814 and died at the age of 47 Department. At one point, a spokesman Amazing is the only word for the American in 1861. He is buried on the banks of the said the Department could not go along with project's progress. After more than a year Dnieper River near the town of Kaniv in the statue idea because of the feeling that of wandering through a maze of congres­ the Ukraine. · Washington was being turned into a cem­ sional committees and hurdling the formi­ STATUE AUTHORIZED etery of statues to great men. dable opposition to the Interior Department Both the United States and Russia are But when the professor explained what was and the Fine Arts Commission, the resolu­ planning to honor the memory of Shev­ behind the move-the attempt to offset Mos­ tion was suddenly whisked through the chenko in 1961, the centennial of his death. cow's manner of remembering Shevchenko-­ politics-ridden "bobtail" session of the 86th At the moment, the United States seeiOS he got the needed approval. Congress, then signed by President Eisen­ to have taken the lead in doing the honors In the House, Representatives Bentley, hower. Last week the omce of Representative because it already has authorized a statue Republican, and Lesinski, Democrat, of JOHN LESINSKI, Democrat, Of Michigan, re­ of Shevchenko in the District of Columbia. Michigan, and Representative Jones, Demo­ leased a 45-page brochure on Schevchenko's In all probability, Russia will match this crat, of Missouri, worked for the bill. In the life and times. with a memorial of some kind in Moscow. Senate, groundwork was handled by the two Dr. Lev E. Dobriansky, author of the bill, As might be expected, the United States Republican Senators from New York, Javits disclaims any intention to bamboozle the and Russia have different reasons for hon­ and Keating, and Senator Green, Democrat, honorable gentlemen of Congress. No novice oring Shevchenko's memory. In this country, of Rhode Island. in politics nor stranger to international con. the poet is regarded by those heading the During the adjournment for the two con­ troversy, he has been fighting battles for this memorial movement as a fighter for freedom, ventions, Dr. Dobriansky worked up some or that cause for years. A native New York­ a patriot whose writings reflect man's aspira­ material on Shevchenko for members of the er and a Republican Party aid, he was suc­ tions for liberty and national independence. Senate Rules Committee, who at one point ceeded in lining up support for his project in BOLSHEVIK COLORING voted down the resolution. By the time the a bipartisan way that has confounded ad­ Senate was back at work, the bill had been mirers and critics alike. His successful Russia, on the other hand, sees Shevchen­ reported out and sent to the Senate floor for Captive Nations Week resolution sparked ko as a Bolshevik who died before his time, action. Ukrainian-born Nikita Khrushchev's now­ a revolutionary whose poetry voiced the MONEY ANGLE STUDIED famous "kitchen debate" with Vice President hopes and protests of downtrodden Ukrain­ ians struggling to throw off the tyrannical Today, Dr. Dobriansky reports, a committee Nixon last year in Moscow. His activities as head of the large Ukrainian Congress Com­ rule of the czars. of the Ukrainian Congress of America is plan­ Be that as it may, until a couple of years ning the centennial observance of the poet mittee of America, which represents most Ukrainians in the free world, have earned ago the name Shevchenko meant nothing to and studying ways to raise the money for anyone in the United States except a rela­ his statue. He says it is entirely possible him a dubious position as perennial Soviet target. tive h andful of historians, literature schol­ Russia may also build one in Moscow. Local­ ars and Ukrainian Nationalists, including ly, the site and design have not been Asked, in view of his works in behalf of Dr. Lev E. Dobriansky, professor of Russian selected. the captive nations, whether he had ever been economics at Georgetown University in "In the incessant cold war," Dr. Dobrian­ behind the Iron Curtain, he replied with Washington. sky has written, "it is vitally important for a smile: "For reasons of health, I'm afraid Dobriansky, an energetic and articulate us, in favor of our own American interests, not." educator born in New York City of Ukraini­ to symbolize in every respect our friendship Dr. Dobriansky's overriding concern is an parents, has devoted considerable time and spiritual amnity with the large what he terms the West's ignorance of the in recent years to attacking communism and Ukrainian nation." Soviet Union's "prison of nations." This, he making things as uncomfortable as possible says, is the issue involved in the Schevchenko for the Kremlin. FROM SERFDOM bill. The poet rose from serfdom to become The Ukraine, according to Dr. Dobriansky, Ukraine's national hero, and was free from RUSSIAN COLONIALISM is the largest non-Russian nation behind the czarist Russian jails or slavery only 9 out of He has drafted congressional resolutions European Iron Curtain and the second largest his 47 years. In one of his poems, inspired proclaiming Captive Nations Week, an an­ nation within the U.S.S.R. itself. by our · Revolution in 1776, Schevchenko nual project which has provoked irritated Shevchenko rose out of serfdom to become cries: outbursts from Premier Nikita S. Khru­ the greatest of Ukrainian poets. He dreamed shchev and other Russian leaders. of a Ukrainian language and literature sepa­ "When will we receive our Washington, Dobriansky makes the point that most rate from Russian and of his country's in­ With a new and righteous law? Americans do not realize that the Union of dependence and freedom from the rule of And receive him we will someday." Soviet Socialist Republics is made up of sev­ the czars. In constituent-minded Congressmen's eyes, eral nations which once were free and in­ And in one of his poems, influenced by the not the least of the Schevchenko bill's vir­ dependent and that by taking in and hold­ American Revolution, he asked: tues was its stipulation that no public funds ing these nations by force, Russia is guilty be used in the project. This, combined with of the very tyranny and colonialism that it "When will we receive our Washington, a sudden understanding of the cold war is­ so vociferously lays at the doorsteps of With a new and righteous law? sues at stake, assured the project smooth Western countries. And receive him we will someday!" sailing. The professor seeks through his Captive Success, however, is not without its head­ Nations Week proclamations to underscore [From New York Herald Tribune, Oct. 15, the fact that in addition to the recognized 1960] aches. Right now, a harassed and balding Dr. Dobriansky is wondering whether, in view satellites of Russia, such as Hungary and A NEW TWIST IN THE COLD WAR of local complaints that the Nation's Capital Czechoslovakia, there are captive nations (By Charles E. Wingenbach) has become a graveyard for famous men's within the Soviet Union such as the Ukraine, WASHINGTON .-Next year will see a new statues, the proposed statue would really be Latvia, Estonia, Lithuania, Armenia, and twist in the East-West cold war-that is, if worth while. Turkestan. a long-dead Slavic poet few Americans ever CASE OF THE UKRAINE heard of and a host of very-much-alive Con­ [From the Chicago Sunday Tribune, The Ukraine, he contends, is a separate, gressmen and college professors have their Nov. 6, 1960] non-Russian entity, the largest non-Russian way. DEAD POET Now A LivE IssuE-UNITED STATES, nation behind the Iron CUrtain in Europe If this sounds as m acabre as opening RUSSIA VIE IN HONORS TO UKRAINIAN-DIF­ and the second largest nation in the Soviet Grant's Tomb, it isn't. But the same kind FER ON POLITICS OF SHEVCHENKO Union. of controversy and confusion are involved. (By Robert Young) A couple of years ago, Dobriansky Prodded by a persuasive Georgetown Uni­ learned that Russia was planning to honor versity professor, the President and Congress WASHINGTON, November 5.-Ever hear of the memory of Shevchenko. Dobriansky recently approved a project to build a statue Taras Shevchenko? already knew that the Communists had dis­ in honor of Taras Schevchenko, the poet­ If you haven't, you have plenty of com­ torted the poet's writings in an effort to laureate of now-Soviet Ukraine who died in pany. Those who haven't the faintest no­ make him appear a Marxist revolutionary. 1861. Reports that Soviet Russia planned a tion of whether Taras Shevchenko might be Dobriansky knew also that the Kremlin was mammoth centennial celebration next year the name of the Soviet Union's delegate to well aware of Shevchenko's important place spurred American omcials to try to beat the the United Nations or a fancy Russian dish in Ukrainian history and literature. Reds at their own propaganda game. akin to beef Stroganoff run into the millions. Dobriansky recalls that his task as he saw Here Schevchenko is regarded as a bard of It is likely, however, that next year Taras it was to convince the American people that freedom-Western style. Once the Soviets Shevchenko will become another issue, albeit Shevchenko might be an obscure, virtually condexnned him as a "bourgeois nationalist," a minor one, in the cold war between the unknown 19th century poet in the United but continuing Ukrainian adulation caused United States and Russia. States, but to 42 million freedom hungry 1178 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD - HOUSE January 23 Ukrainians, Shevchenko is a national hero. here and providing me with this opportunity Since 1920 Ukraine has been in the Soviet The professor declares that it is in the best to try to give an informal talk on Ukraine orbit; since 1923 it has been an unwilling interests of the United States to symbolize and the Ukrainian people. member of the Soviet Union. Theoretically, in every way the friendship and spiritual I believe that you who are studying the the Ukrainian S.S.R. is an "independent and ties between this country and the Ukraine. Russian language and history as well as the sovereign state," with the right of secession NO TAX CASH INVOLVED political system of the Soviet Union can only provided by both the Soviet and Ukrainian gain in knowledge and information by learn­ constitutions. But in reality Ukraine is one Dobriansky drafted a congressional reso­ ing a few new facts on Ukraine and the of the first colonies of imperial Moscow with lution authorizing a centennial commemora­ Ukrainian people who, although against all its attendant features: national and re­ tion in 1961 and a statue in Washington their own will and interest, are an integral ligious persecution, economic exploitation, honoring Shevchenko. He obtained the ap­ part of the Soviet totalitarian structure. deportations and executions, cultural op­ proval of the Interior Department for the pression and Russification-all of which statue, despite the feeling within the De­ 1. UKRAINE-A HISTORICAL UNITY works toward state-directed genocide of the partment that the Nation's Capital already Historically speaking, Ukraine constitutes Ukrainian people. is cluttered with statues and monuments. a compact national political and economic Finally, sympathetic Senators and Rep­ unity. Ukrainians are the second largest 2. UKRAINE IN THE MYTHICAL MONOLITH OF resentatives introduced the Shevchenko res­ Slavic people, being ranked numerically only THE U.S.S.R. olution last summer and President Eisen­ by the Russians. The history of Ukraine be­ Contrary to the popular conception enter­ hower signed it September 13. The joint gan in the lOth century with the formation t ained here and in other parts of the free resolution authorizes a statue to the poet, of the powerful State of Kiev, known as Rus. world, the Soviet Union is by no means a but specifies "without expense to the United Such famed names as Prince Volodymyr the unified and homogeneous nation, but a con­ States." Great, Yaroslav the Wise, Volodymyr Mono­ glomeration of many non-Russian nations Dobriansky reports that a committee of makh and others are the first rulers of and peoples. There are 16 Union Republics the Ukrainian Congress of America is plan­ Ukraine-Rus, atlhough the Russian historical which have their national government with ning a centennial observance of Shevchenko's school maintains that the period of Kievan ministries and other divisions of power. death next year and is working out ways Rus was common to both the Russians and Only such matters as foreign policy, defense to raise money for the statue. Ukrainians. On the other hand, the Ukraini­ and finances fall into the jurisdiction of the SEPARATE LITERATURE an historical school, supported by the Polish Central Soviet Government. Ukraine and and other historical schools, contends that Byelorussia are even charter members of the Shevchenko doesn't rate a separate biog­ Kiev was the original nucleus of the Ukraini­ United Nations, and Ukraine maintains its raphy in the Encyclopedia Britannica, but he an state, while the history of Russia began permanent mission at the United Nations does figure importantly in an article on in Moscow and Suzdal after one of the Mus­ and has its own Foreign Ministry. Ukrainian literature, which the encyclopedia covite princes, Prince Andrei Bogolubsky, You will recall that in July 1959 the U.S. recognizes as emerging separate and distinct sacked and destroyed Kiev in 1169. The Congress unanimously passed the Captive from Russian literature in the 16th century. Ukrainian state existed on the Dnieper River Nations Week resolution, which was sub­ The encyclopedia relates that Shevchenko, and in the Galicia-Volhynia provinces until sequently signed by President Eisenhower born a peasant and a serf, introduced a new the 14th century, at what time it became and has become, in effect, Public Law SG-96. and essentially democratic spirit into what part of the Polish-Lithuanian-Ruthenian It was against this resolution that Mr. Khru­ had become modern Ukrainian literature. federation. shchev remonstrated in most irritated man­ The poet is described as a romantic nation­ The second period of Ukrainian statehood ner in both his public speeches in Warsaw alist in his early writings, a revolutionary is known as the Kozak State which existed and Moscow and in his article on peaceful internationalist in his later work, who has from the middle of the 16th century until coexistence in the October 1959 issue of become the symbol of Ukrainian nationality. the beginning of the 18th century, specifi­ Foreign Affairs. The pertinent paragraph of LINKED TO AMERICA cally the battle of Poltava of 1709, after which the Captive Nations Week resolution, re­ Dobriansky says that Shevchenko dreamed the sovereignty of Ukraine was gradually ferring to the enslavement of the non-Rus­ of a Ukrainian language and literature sepa­ liquidated until it was finally suppressed by sian nations, reads: rate from Russian and of his country's in­ Empress Catherine of Russia. Such famed "Whereas the imperialistic policies of Com­ dependence from the rule of the Russian Ukrainian Hetmans as Bohdan Khmelnytsky, munist Russia have led, through direct and czars. Emphasizing his belief that there are Petro Doroshenko, Ivan Vyhovsky, Ivan indirect aggression, to the subjugation of close spiritual links between the American Mazepa, and Pylyp Orlyk were actual chiefs the national independence of Poland, Hun­ and Ukrainian people, Dobriansky points out of the Ukrainian state who maintained their gary, Lithuania, Ukraine, Czechoslovakia, that some of Shevchenko's writings were in­ own military forces, maintained diplomatic Latvia, Estonia, White Ruthenia, Rumania, fluenced by the American revolution. relations with other nations, had their own East Germany, Bulgaria, mainland China, In one of his poeiOS, Shevchenko asked: monetary units, administrative and judicial Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, North Korea, systems, and were treated as the sovereigns Albania, !del-Ural, Tibet, Cossackia, Turk­ "When wm we receive our Washington, of the Ukrainian people. istan, North Vietnam, and others." With a new and righteous law? The third phase of Ukrainian national This congressional resolution defined And receive him we will someday." statehood began in recent times, in March Ukraine as well as other non-Russian na­ Mr. Speaker, on this 43d anniversary 1917, when with the fall of Russian czardom tions inside the U.S.S.R. as captive nations, the Ukrainians first proclaimed their auton­ a fact which is borne out by indisputable of the independence of Ukraine, which omy and, subsequently, full independence. proof of enslavement by Moscow. we observe in this significant Shev­ The Ukrainian Central Rada or Council is­ The Ukrainian always resisted the Com­ chenko Centennial Year, it cannot be too sued its Fourth Universal, or manifesto, on munist rule. They staged many uprisings strongly emph~sized that there is, in­ January 22, 1918, whereby Ukraine became a and bloody rebellions through the twenties, deed, the new frontier of understanding separate and independent state known as and suffered harsh punishment, such as mass the U.S.S.R. It is a frontier which we the Ukrainian National Republic. This re­ executions, deportations, and a manmade must assiduously explore and cultivate; public, headed by such prominent Ukrainian famine in 1932-33. In 1941, when the Ger­ leaders as Michael Hrushevsky, Ukraine's it is a frontier which colonial Moscow man troops invaded the Soviet Union, mil­ foremost historian, Simon Petlura, Volo­ lions of Ukrainians, both civilians and sol­ seeks to hide from us and the free dymyr Vynnychenko, and others, was diers, welcomed the Germans as liberators world. And on this occasion I believe promptly recognized de facto and de jure by rather than as invaders, because such was it is necessary to stress the importance several European states, such as Germany, their hatred and animosity toward Moscow of becoming more and more familiar Austro-Hungary, Bulgaria, Turkey, Czecho­ and its oppressive regime imposed upon with the basic facts of the many captive slovakia, Poland, Lithuania, Brazil; and also them. non-Russian nations in the U.S.S.R. by France and Great Britain, which granted de facto recognition to Ukraine. The Coun­ 3. TERRITORY, POPULATION, RESOURCES, AND Toward this end, with reference to cil of People's Commissars of the Russian INDUSTRY OF UKRAINE Ukraine-the largest captive non-Rus­ Soviet Socialist Federative Republic, in a The territory inhabited by ethnic Ukrain­ sian nation both within the U.S.S.R. note signed by Lenin and Trotsky, recog­ ians is about 328,000 square miles, with and behind the Iron Curtain. I take nized the sovereignty and independence of nearly 50 million Ukrainians. The Ukrain­ this opportunity to append to my state­ Ukraine as well. This, of course, did not ian S.S.R. has an area of 232,493 square miles ment the text of an informative lecture prevent them from sending an ultimatum to and a population of 41 million. The latest on "Basic Facts on Ukraine and the the Ukrainian Central Rada demanding that Soviet population census disclosed that there Ukrainian People" delivered at Fordham the Ukrainian Government stop disarming were 37 million people in the U.S.S.R. who Bolshevik bands in Ukraine. Moscow fol­ declared themselves Ukrainian and their University by Walter Dushnyck, the lowed up its ultimatum by sending two mother tongue Ukrainian. It is our assump­ editor of the Ukrainian Bulletin: great armies under the command of Mura­ tion that at least 10 million other Ukrain­ BASIC FACTS ON UKRAINE AND THE UKRAINIAN viev and Antonov-Ovsienko. For almost ians either were afraid to declare themselves PEOPLE 2 years the Ukrainians waged a desperate Ukrainians or simply preferred to assume At the outset of my talk I should like to defensive war against the Communists, and the safe appellation of Soviet citizen. take the opportunity to express my heartfelt having received no support from the Western Ukraine exceeds in territory such Euro­ thanks to Father McBrearty for inviting me Powers, were finally subdued in 1920. pean countries as England, Austria, Belgium, 1961 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD -HOUSE 1179

Holland, Denmark, Portugal, and Switzer­ other Ukrainians were deported to Siberia, 6 . UKRAINE UNDER KHRUSHCHEV land put together. Kazakhstan, the Arctic area, and the Far Upon the death of Stalin the Kremlin In per capita production of pig- iron East, whence many never returned. under the "collective leadership" thought it Ukraine surpasses -England, France, ltaly The Ukrainians who lived under Polish, important to "liberalize" the regime lest it and West Germany; 1n steel production _ Czechoslovak, · and Rumanian rule between have to face the constant threat of rebellion, Ukraine surpasses France, England, and 1920-39, were predominantly Catholics of the armed warfare and passive resistance. In Italy; in mining of iron ore Ukraine is Byzantine Rite. · They had a better oppor­ addition to decentralization on all-Union ahead of all major countries, including the tunity to develop their national culture, scale, amnesty for political prisoners as well United States. In 1956 Ukraine accounted schools, and institutions, such as coopera­ as improvement in their treatment was or­ for 48 percent of the Soviet Union's total tives, banks, sports and cultural associa­ dered. This came about after violent and production of pig iron, 38 percent of the tions, and the press. But they, too, were bloody strikes and rebellions in concentra­ steel, 56 percent of the iron ore, nearly one­ treated harshly because they never re­ tion camps in Vorkuta, Kolyma, Kingir, third of the hard coal, 53 percent of the coke, nounced their ideal of complete freedom and Karaganda, MOldavia, Pechora and other nearly 30 percent of the natural gas. Ukrain­ unity in one Ukrainian independent state, places where the Ukrainians had succeeded ian factories produced 80 percent of the as they had enjoyed in 1918-20. in organizing powerful opposition groups to U.S.S.R.'s locomotives, nearly 50 percent of 5. WORLD WAR n AND UKRAINIAN TRAGEDY challenge the Communist guards. Many the beet-harvesting combines, nearly 40 per­ prisoners, were released, but in the case of cent of the tractors, 60 percent of the trac­ The Ukrainian people met the outbreak of the Ukrainians, they were not allowed to re­ tion plows, 48 percent of the freight cars, World War II with the expectation that war would bring them an occasion to throw off turn to Ukraine, but compelled to stay in 44 percent of the tractor sowers, and 72 per­ the Soviet yoke and to regain Ukrainian in­ Asia as "voluntary settlers.'' cent of the Soviet Union's sugar. dependence. These same ideals were cher­ Moscow began stressing special interest The, primary industrial area of Ukraine is ished and shared by the Ukrainians, highly in Ukrainians, and a number of Ukrainian the Donets Basin. In 1956 the gross output dissatisfied with the nationalistic oppression writers were partially rehabilitated, and the of the large machine-building and metal­ they had experienced, in Poland, Rumania, number of Ukrainian schools increased. working industry exceeded the output for and Czechoslovakia. They were encouraged Along with this policy of "liberalization" the 1913 more than 130 times. A variety of by the establishment of the independence of course of Russification in Ukraine and in machine tools is made in Ukraine, also trac­ Carpatho-Ukraine in March 1939. Other other non-Russian republics continues in tors, locomotives, turbines, ballbearings, pre­ non-Russian nations of the U.S.S.R., such as somewhat modified form. Attacks against cision instruments, aircraft, and automo­ Byelorussians, Georgians, Armenians, Turke­ "bourgeois Ukrainian nationalism" ls system­ biles. stanis, Azerbaijanians, not mentioning the atically being pressed by Moscow. Ukrain­ The actual industrial potential of Ukraine Baltic peoples, entertained the same hopes ian patriots are now depicted as "agents of is much greater than the figures indicate, and expectations. Wall Street and of the Vatican." since under the present imperialistic policy. The rule of Khrushchev over the Ukrain­ But the German Nazis, while paying lip- · ian people at present time is characterized of Moscow, the development of Asiatic areas service to their fight for "liberation" of all is favored for strategic reasons to the detri­ oppressed peoples, failed to grasp the great by the following features: ment of the industrial development of 1. The Kremlin is continuing the anti­ opportunities which the non-Russian peo­ Ukrainian course, seeing in Ukrainian na­ Ukraine. Ukraine is also the breadbasket ples of the U.S.S.R. presented to them in tionalism its greatest enemy within the and sugarbowl of the farflung Communist their struggle against the Kremlin. The ini­ U.S.S.R.; the anti-Ukrai.nian policies of empire. tial jubilation of the Ukrainians was soon turned into hatred and opposition, when the Khrushchev include: 4. HIGHLIGHTS OF MODERN UKRAINIAN (a) trials and executions of members of Ukrainians recognized the true intention of HISTORY AND POLITICAL LIFE the UPA and OUN, which have been going the Nazis to turn their country into a After the fall of the Ukrainian National colony and themselves into inferior slaves. on throughout 1959; Republic in 1920 the bulk of the Ukrainian (b) assassination of Stepan Bandera, lead­ As early as 1942 the Ukrainian Insurgent er of the OUN, on October 15, 1959, in people lived in the nominally in~ependent Army (UPA) came into being and declared Ukrainian S.S.R. Some 7,500,000 lived under implacable war against both the Nazis and Munich; the domination of reborn Poland, 1 million (c) persecution of the Ukrainian Catholic the Bolsheviks. Concomitantly with the Church, as exemplified by the third consecu­ in Bukovina and Bessarabia under Ruma­ armed struggle of the UPA, the Organiza­ nian authority, and about 650,000 in Car­ tive condemnation of the 76-year-old Metro­ tion of Ukrainian Nationalists (OUN) con­ politan Joseph Slipy to 7 years of hard labor; patho- Ukraine under Czechoslovakia. ducted a mass propaganda and political The Soviet rule, over 32 million Ukrainians (d) deportation of hundreds of Ukrainian warfare against Hitler and Stalin. families from Western Ukraine to Kazakh­ was harsh and inhuman. There were at­ This struggle did not cease after the defeat tempts of sincere Ukrainian Communists, stan and Siberia for the purpose of imple­ of Germany and the end of World War II. mentation of Khrushchev's pet project­ like M. Skrypnyk, P. Lubchenko, M. Khvy­ Under the leadership of the Supreme lovy, M. Shumsky, and others, to wrest as settlement and cultivation of virgin lands of Ukrainian Liberation Council, active armed Asia. much autonomy from Moscow as possible. warfare in which tens of thousands of UPA In the middle of the twenties they succeeded 2. Moscow is endeavoring, through the freedom fighters participated, continued Ukrainian members of the Communist Party, in introducing Ukrainization, and adopted until 1950, the year of the assassination by several political measures which favored the to give the impression to the world that the the Soviet MVD forces of Gen. Taras Ukrainians are .now partners-and hence development of the Ukrainian culture and Chuprynka-Shukhevych, the UPA leader. language. These Ukrainian Communists equally culpable-in the administration and The anti-Communist struggle was waged rule of the Soviet Empire. were predecessors of the present-day "na­ not only in Ukraine, but extended to neigh­ 3. While the all-out anti-Ukrainian drive tional Communists" of the Tito-Gomulka boring Poland, Czechoslovakia and Ru­ is relentlessly pursued by the Kremlin, Mos­ type. mania. Regrettably, the West did not un­ cow insists that all the non-Russian Re­ But Stalin and his henchmen in Ukraine, derstand or properly evaluate the significance publics, especially Ukraine, are not captive such as Kaganovich, Postyshev, Molotov, and of this struggle of the Ukrainian under­ nations but equal independent and sover­ Khrushchev, could not tolerate any deviation ground, and never gave it any support what­ eign states and can freely secede from the and proceeded with the ruthless liquidation soever. U.S.S.R., if they so desire. Needless to say, of Ukrainian intellectuals, writers, cultural The first 5 years of Communist rule over any such attempt on the part of Ukraine leaders, professors, and even party members; Ukraine after the war, and even until the would be r1,1thlessly suppressed, as it was in Ukrainian organizations, such as the Ukraini­ death of Stalin in 1953, the Ukrainians were the twenties and early thirties in the case of an Academy of Sciences, Ukrainian coopera­ persecuted at random and with unbridled the Ukrainian national Communists. tives, and above all, the Ukrainian Autoce­ barbarity. In 1946 the Kremlin physically phalic Orthodox Church, were liquidated liquidated the Ukrainian Catholic Church 7. UKRAINIANS IN DIASPORA and their members arrested, exiled, or exe­ by arresting 10 Ukrainian Catholic bishops, While Ukrainians in enslaved Ukraine cuted as "bourgeois Ukrainian nationalists" and ordering some 3,000 Ukrainian Catholic cannot openly voice their desire and aspira­ and "enemies of the people." In this action priests to embrace the spurious Russian tion to complete freedom and independence, of liquidating Ukrainian patriots the present Orthodoxy or face exile or execution; hun­ this task is entrusted to some 2,500,000 Prime Minister of the U.S.S.R., Nikita S. dreds of thousands of Ukrainians were de­ Ukrainians and their descendants who live Khrushchev, was Stalin's most loyal execu­ ported to Kazakhstan and Siberia for real throughout the free world. tioner. He was appointed First Secretary of or imaginary collaboration with the Ger­ Ukrainian emigration is concentrated in the Communist Party of Ukraine in January mans, while other thousands of Ukrainians, the United States (some 1,500,000), Canada 1938, and during his tenure of power in especially members of the UPA and their (500,000), South America (400,000), and Ukraine he ordered the slaughter of Ukraini­ families, were on capture summarily exe­ some 100,000 in Australia, Great Britain, ans on a tremendous scale. Only in the cuted on the spot. It was Khrushchev him­ France, Belgium, and West Germany. The city of Vynnytsia alone · were massacred self who admitted at the 20th congress of Ukrainians in overseas countries have their 10,000 Ukranian men, women, and children in the Communist Party in February 1956, that roots deeply imbedded in the soil of their 1937-38. Previously, during the enforced Stalin had wanted to deport all Ukrainians settlement. In Canada they are recognized collectivization of agriculture, over 5 million for their disloyalty and opposition to the omcially as one of the most dynamic ethnic Ukrainian peasants died from hunger and Communist regime, but there had been no groups: they have flourishing Ukrainian starvation, while hundreds of thousands of place to which to depor.t them all. Catholic and Ukrainian Orthodox Churches, 1180 CONGRESSIONAL. RECORD - ·HOUSE January ·23 schools, banks, cooperatives, political, cul­ Catholic Church in Ukraine began: On that and the permission to exercise the fuhctions tural', and social organizatlons and societies. very day five bishops were arrested together of his archpastoral omce: They have a Minister in the Dominion Gov­ with the . metropolitan of the Ukrainian (d) Demand information about the ernment, two senators, a number of Mem­ Catholic Church, His Excellency the Most Ukrainian Bishop Basil Hopko, in the terri­ bers of the House of Commons, as. well as in Reverend Archbishop Joseph Slipy. There­ tories of Czechoslovakia, and in case of his provincial parliaments. upon six other bishops and one apostolic imprisonment, his immediate release and In the United States, too, the Ukrainians administrator were imprisoned, so that by permission to exercise the functions· of his have succeeded in developing their Catholic 1950, Ukraine was deprived of every single omce. · and Orthodox Churches; they have flourish­ representative of the hierarchy. Signature ------ing fraternal benevolent associations with Out of these 12 bishops, 2 were assas­ assets of $40 m111ion; they possess a well de­ sinated by the Bolsheviks, 6 died in prison Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent veloped Ukrainian-language press (two camps or in exile, 2 died from complete ex­ to revise and extend my remarks, and to dailies), as well as publications in English; haustion immediately after their release include certain publications and news­ a number of American nuclear scientists are from prison, and the fate of 2 others re­ paper articles, and particularly a peti­ of Ukrainian origir.. (Dr. George Kistiakov­ mains unknown. The 68-year-old Metro­ tion which is called "A Protest Against sky, Dr. Michael Kasha); they have many politan Joseph Slipy was sentenced in 1959 the Persecution of Religion in the Ukrainian cultural associations-dance en­ for the third time for his unrelenting at­ sembles, choruses, orchestras and a number tempts to govern the flock entrusted to him Ukraine." of soccer teams which are among the best from behind the prison walls. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there in the country. This year the U.S. Census Yet, despite the persecution, not one sin­ objection? Bureau for the first time in American his­ gle member of the Ukrainian hierarchy wav­ There was no objection. tory recognized the Ukrainian language and ered in his convictions nor severed unity Mr. CONTE. Mr. Speaker, will the Ukraine as a separate entity that could be with the Holy See. gentleman yield? entered in the U.S. population census of 2. After imprisoning the hierarchy, the Mr. FLOOD. I yield. 1960. Such professional Ukrainian Ameri­ Communists liquidated all 5 Ukrainian can organizations as the Ukrainian American Catholic dioceses and 2 apostolic admin­ Mr. CONTE. I would like to compli­ Medical Association (with 1,200 members), istrations; disestablished 3,040 parishes with ment the gentleman from Pennsylvania Association of Ukranian Engineers, denists, 4,440 churches, filling in the rest with Rus­ [Mr. FLOOD] for his very able presenta­ and the like-number several thousands of sian orthodox priests. Fifty percent of the tion today on the anniversary of the highly specializec! Ukranian men and women. 2,950 secular priests and the 520 religious liberation and independence of Ukraine. In the United States the Ukrainian Con­ were imprisoned, 20 percent fled the coun­ I ask unanimous consent, Mr. Speaker, gress Committee of America (UCCA), as in try or had to perform their sacerdotal duties to revise and extend my remarks. Canada the Ukrainian Canadian Committee, in the underground, and 30 percent were The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there is the overall Ukrainian political representa­ coerced to accept Russian orthodoxy. All tion striving to achieve recognition and sup­ Catholic schools, elementary, secondary, and objection? port for the Ukrainian people in their strug­ higher, altogether over 1,000 were trans­ There was no objection. gle for freedom and independence. formed into atheistic educational centers; 41 Mr. CONTE. Mr. Speaker, today we The Ukrainians in the free world possess lay Catholic organizations together with observe the 43d anniversary of the dec­ some 100 newspapers, one Ukrainian Free their suborganizations were dissolved; all laration of independence by the Ukraine. University in Munich, a Ukrainian Techno­ Catholic printing shops and all Catholic Tragically, this freedom to which these logical Institute in New York, the Shev­ publishing houses were confiscated. The great people had aspired so long, was chenko Scientific Society with branches in most active ones of the 4,283,000 faithful the United States, Canada, and Europe, the were deported, and many of them gave their short lived. It may seem strange for us Ukrainian Academy of Arts and Sciences in lives for their faith. Today the Catholic to consider the Ukraine in terms of in­ the U.S.A., and many other organizations and Church in Ukraine has been oiDcially liqui­ dependence, yet this is the manner in societies. dated. Yet, she continues her work in the which it should be considered. Despite The· Western Powers, regrettably, still do underground. the maps which show this great area as not fully realize the power and potentialities 3. Although after Stalin's death the per­ part of the U.S.S.R., the Ukraine, in that the Ukrainians and other peoples from secution of religion in other satellite coun­ customs, traditions, and language, has behind the Iron Curtain represent in the tries somewhat subsided, in Ukraine the always maintained its rights to nation­ West-East political and ideological contest. Catholic Church of the Eastern Rite re­ It is true that our "Voice of America," "Ra­ mains outlawed and those who claim to hood. The masters in the Kremlin have dio Liberty" broadcast in the Ukrainian belong to her are severely punished. This realized this fact of history and, of all language to the Ukrainians in their home­ is the consequence of the fact that the Cath­ the present areas of greater Russia, the land, but these efforts are feeble in com­ olic Church of the Eastern Rite in Ukraine Ukraine has suffered specific persecu­ parison with the powerful Soviet propaganda was a natural link between East and West­ tions to stamp out this fire of freedom. designed to lure Ukrainians in the free world between the Roman church with whom she It is a well-known fact that the to the cause of communism. There are also has comomn dogmas, and the Oriental Ukrainian -language broadcasts from "Radio church with whom she has a common rite. Ukrainian people have manifested this Madrid," "Radio Rome" and the Vatican 4. In those Ukrainian territories which desire for independence in 1918 and Radio, whit:h are much superior in effective­ were occupied by the Russians immediately again in 1941 when the invading Ger­ ness than our American broadcasts. after the First World War, the persecution mans held forth the possibility of it be­ In conclusion, Ukraine is the largest non­ of the Ukrainian Autocephalous Orthodox coming a reality only to have their ideal Russian nation within the U.S.S.R. It is a Church began in 1930. In that year, this shattered amidst the savagery of the country with a compact homogeneous popu­ church was oiDcially outlawed and all her Nazis. When the Ukraine was seized by lation, imbued with a fervent desire for dignitaries deported. This subjection of the the Reds again, they resuffered the same freedom and independence. It is decidedly Ukrainian Autocephalous Orthodox Church Western-oriented, due to its centuries-long to the Moscow hierarchy, which is fully de­ persecutions under Stalin. Yet, these cultural relationship with Western Europe. pendent upon the political regime, shows brave people have consistently kept alive For the Western Powers Ukraine, like other that the Russian church policy is a means of their firm belief and faith in their even­ captive countries of the Soviet Empire, is a the regime's imperialist policy which uses tual independence. When we think of true ally, because it has always aspired to religious institutions to achieve a spiritual oppressed peoples and captive nations, freedom and independence, and would not subjugation of its conquered territories. let us never forget the Ukraine. Here become reconciled to the alien rule of In view of the facts presented, the under­ are a noble people, a part of Eastern Moscow. signed does herewith: Europe known as the cradle of Chris­ Whatever the future of Ukraine and the {a) Most emphatically protest against the tianity in Russia and whose capital city Ukrainian people may be the Ukrainian persecution of the Catholic Church of the community abroad is far more unified and Eastern Rite in Ukraine and indignantly re­ of Kiev is recognized among Eastern consolidated than it has ever been before. jects the deceiving assertions made by Mos­ Christians as holy. It can be counted upon to play a major part cow about religious tolerance in the U.S.S.R. It is tragic, indeed, that the present in th~ undying movement to restore the {b) Demand an immediate reinstatement condition of the Ukraine should be a freedom .and independence of Ukraine, as a of the freedom of conscience in the U.S.S.R. horrible example of the duplicity and vital and indispensable element in a free according to the basic principles of democ­ brutal application of power by the Com­ Europe and in a free world. racy. munists. The Communists would have (c) Demand an immediate release of the us believe that the Ukraine has volun­ A PROTEST AGAINST THE PERSECUTION OF RE· unjustifiably imprisoned metropolitan·, His LIGION IN UKRAINE AND A REQUEST To FREE Excellency Archbishop Joseph · Slipy, espe­ tarily and of its own free will, exercising HIS EXCELLENCY METROPOLrrAN JOSEPH cially in the time when it is falsely asserted the prerogatives of liberty-the freedom SLIPY that Russian prisons hold no political pris­ to vote-joined the so-called Soviet 1. More .than 15 years ago, on March 11, on.ers. The undersigned demands of the Union. While on the surface this union 1945, an unprecedented per:secution of the metropolitan the right to return to Ukraine would seem a .peaceful cohesion of var- 1-961 CONGRESSIONAL, RECORD-·HOUSE 1181 ious states, it is, in fact, a union troubled memorable day as the Ukrainian Inde­ For more than 250 years, the Ukraini­ by dissension and sometimes open re­ pendence Day. I am glad to join these ans have cherished the spirit of freedom bellion. Revolts throughout the years Americans in the celebration of this and independence. Today, as we cele­ have been a constant source of trouble historic anniversary, the Ukrainian brate the 43d anniversary of the Ukraini­ for the Red masters. The present ruler Independence Day. an declaration of independence let us of Russia is well known for his notorious Mr. O'HARA of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, call upon Moscow as a test of their sin­ and bloody role as the man who was will the gentleman yield? cerity in calling for peace, to abolish sent to crush, without quarter, a Ukrain­ · Mr. FLOOD. I yield to the gentleman the Iron Curtain and recognize in fact ian attempt to self-assertion and inde­ from illinois. the independence of the Republic of the pendence. Mr. O'HARA of Illinois. I might re­ Ukraine. So, while we contemplate those who mark, Mr. Speaker, that the gentleman GENERAL LEAVE TO EXTEND REMARKS are enslaved by the Russian masters, let from Pennsylvania [Mr. FLooD] never us never forget that the Ukraine is one appears in the well of this House unless Mr. FLOOD. Mr. Speaker, I ask of these peoples-it is a captive and he has a message that is deeply im­ unanimous consent that all . Members oppressed nation. bedded in his conscience, his convictions who desire to do so have 5 legislative Let us hope that someday these brave and the' challenge within him to battle days in which to file a statement on this and noble people who have carried in for the rights of freedom to which all subject. their hearts and mirids the ideal of free­ peoples are entitled. Today he has The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there dom against overwhelming odds, that spoken on a subject with which his heart objection? they will be allowed to have that right to and his mind are filled. His eloquent re­ There was no objection. nationhood which is theirs. marks, framed in the sincerity so evident Mr. RIEHLMAN. Mr. Speaker, Sun­ Mr. TOLL. Mr. Speaker, will the by the emotion with which they were day, January 22, marked the 43d anni­ gentleman yield? spoken, and on the spiritual pattern of versary of · the independence of the Mr. FLOOD. I yield. the inspiring and heartening prayer of Ukrainian National Republic. The pro­ Mr. TOLL. I would like to join in the acting chaplain, the Very Reverend claiming of independence on January 22, commending Congressman FLOOD for the Leo Wesolowsky, of the Ukrainian Ortho­ 1918, in the city of Kiev, was the cul­ very fine address he has made in con­ dox Church, truly reflects the universal mination of the desires, the aspirations, nection with Ukrainian independence. I sentiment of the House of Representa­ and the cherished dreams of the Ukrain­ also call his attention to the fact that -tives of the Congress of the United ian people. But, despite the gallant ef­ the Ukrainians are outstanding athletes. States. I commend him for this latest forts of the Ukrainian people, within 2 As a matter of fact, the Ukrainian Na­ of his many services to the cause of years their freedom had been treacher­ tionals are the soccer champions of the freedom, and wish to be joined in his ously and ruthlessly suppressed by the United States. I had the pleasure of remarks. forces of Communist Russia. They have helping several of the players participate Yesterday, January 22, 43 years ago since endured the yoke of Soviet tyranny, in the championship game and in help­ the people of the Ukraine proclaimed awaiting the day of their liberation. Al­ ing them get here for that purpose; their independence. As a result of the though their freedoms have been exter­ also, in attending a banquet held in my Russian revolution, the czarist autocra­ minated, we know that the spiritual and district at which awards were made. cy was shattered and the Ukrainians, the moral fiber of the Ukrainian people can­ Mr. FLOOD. I thank the gentleman. largest non-Russian ethnic element of not be sUppressed. Nor can their desire Mr. TOLL. Mr. Speaker, I ask unan­ that empire, asserted their freedom and for liberty. imous consent to extend my remarks at declared their independence. Little The Ukrainian nation numbers over this point and include a statement; more than 2% years later, however, 42 million people and is a most impor­ The SPEAKER pro tempore. With- Ukrainian independence fell before the tant ally of the free world in the struggle out objection it is so ordered. deadly onslaught of invading Russian against communism. During the past There was no objection. Communists. Thus the first and original decades of enslavement the Ukrainian Mr. TOLL. Mr. Speaker, independ­ Iron Curtain was lowered on the people have continued to demonstrate ence and freedom have been the most Ukraine. their devotion to freedom and the ideals cherished and noblest of desires for all The institution of the Iron Curtain of independence by maintaining a relent­ peoples throughout the ages. Happy which has served to perpetuate the cen­ less opposition to Communist rule. is the lot of those who can boast of turies-old oppression of the great major­ It is with great sympathy and under­ their national independence for an un­ ity of the Russian people, itself is a standing for our Ukrainian friends every­ broken length of time, and happier are proven necessity for the Russian Com­ where, and with steadfast hope for the those who have taken their independ­ munist policy of effectuating systematic future, that I join my colleagues today in ence for granted, free to enjoy it to the genocide, political terrorism, and contin­ reaffirming the goal of eventual libera­ full, and did not have to struggle against uous aggression against the many non­ tion for all enslaved peoples behind the insuperable odds for its attainment. Russian nations already brought into the Iron Curtain. The Ukrainians, one of the largest ethnic captivity of the Red colonial empire on Mr. ADDABBO. Mr. Speaker, on Jan­ groups in Eastern Europe, and one of the one hand, and of spreading the prop­ uary 22 there was celebrated the 43d an­ the most sturdy and stouthearted aganda of the workers paradise. The niversary of Ukraine's independence. fighters for liberty and freedom, have Iron Curtain thrown about the Ukraine Many people throughout the free world not been fortunate in this respect. Cen­ and other · non-Russian nations has· were able to openly and happily enjoy turies ago they lost their national in­ proved effective in keeping many West­ this celebration, but there were also too dependence. They regained it in 1918, ern nations unaware if not uninformed many behind the Iron Curtain who could only to lose it again in 1920. of the struggle for freedom going on only celebrate with heavy hearts and For the 40 million Ukrainians who behind it. hope that the time may soon come when have been suffering for almost four For 40 years the Communists have they too may happily enjoy this day and decades under Soviet totalitarian dicta­ ruled the Ukraine with an iron hand. freedom. As this day is celebrated and torship and who still yearn for their They have turned a fair land into a one of the great Europe's freedom fight­ freedom, the 2-year happy interlude prison house. Since 1920 there has been ers Shevchenko, remembered, we also counts for everything, for the 1918-20 no semblance of freedom in that land. must remember our duty to work for the period of national independence was Fortunately, however, neither the continued freedom of the free world and their most memorable and unforgettable tyrants of Moscow nor their minions in all people and the removal of the Iron years. They, as well as their more for­ the Ukraine can extinguish the spirit of Curtain so that people throughout the tunate kinsmen who are living in the free freedom and of independence which all world can enjoy this great civilization world, enjoyed their freedom for a short liberty-loving Ukrainians claim as their we are a part of and take their place time in their homeland, and they all birthright. As long as that noble spirit on the stage of life without bondage. venerate the beginning of that period, lives, as long as the ideal of national Mrs. DWYER. Mr. Speaker, the 43d the day of the proclamation of their freedom is cherished by the Ukrainians, anniversary of the independence of independence, the January 22 of 43 years no dictatorship or tyranny can rob them Ukraine is an occasion which deserves ago. Hundreds of thousands of Ameri­ of the independence of their hearts and special-attention here in the Congress of cans of Ukrainian descent celebrate that souls. the United States. -1182 CONGRESSIONAL . RECORD- HOUSE

As the legislative forum through · der oppressiv~ Communist tyranny. As ~ But · the freedom-loving people of which the people of the greatest free counseled by Pr-of. Lev E. DobrianskY, 'Ukraine have never accepted the yoke nation in the world govern themselves, it chairman of the Ukrainian Congress imposed upon them by Communist Rus­ is fitting that we commemorate the ef­ Committee, we mu'St continue to remind ·sia and have continued to fight for their forts and -struggles of other nations to the people of the Ukraine that we have liberation. During the past four decades secure and to maintain their own free­ not and will not forget them in their of enslavement the _Ukrainian people dom and national independence. struggle for liberty, while stripping the have amply demonstrated· their devotion The people of Ukraine have a special mask of hyprocisy from the Kremlin to freedom and the ideals of liberty and claim to our understanding and support. leaders and exposing them as the arch­ independence of their country by waging Well over a million Americans of Ukrain­ imperialists of our time. It is the sincere relentless wars and opposition to the ian descent have brought to this country hope of America and the entire free Communist rule of Moscow. . their love of freedom, their ·individual world that soon the Ukraine will join Both the U.S. Congress and President self-reliance, their deep spiritual values them in the family of free nations. of the United States of America have and the riches of a distinctive culture. Mr. HOSMER. Mr. Speaker, yester­ recognized the plight of the Ukrainian I have seen the great importance of these day, January 22, millions of Ukrain~ans, __people by respectively enacting and sign­ contributions in my own congressional both here and abroad, observed the 43d ing the Captive Nations Week resolution, distric~ and, as a result, I feel I have anniversary of the Ukrainian National which enumerated Ukraine as one of the a closer, more personal understanding Republic, a nation which was established ·captive nations enslaved by Communist of the deep dedication which Ukrainians in the latter part of World War I. For Russia. During the debate at the U.N. everywhere have for the goal of personal the brief period of about 2¥2 years they General Assembly session in the fall of liberty and national independence in enjoyed freedom. But the forces of op­ 1960, a number of Western statesmen, their homeland. pression and destruction were gathering, including the Honorable John G. Diefen­ The heritage of Ukrainian freedom is and the Red army was on the march. baker, Prime Minister of Canada, the an ancient one. The oppression of Late in 1920, the Russians invaded the representative of the Republic of China Ukrainians under the Russian czars Ukraine, occupied it, and put an end to and others, raised their voices in protest could not.kill this heritage. And despite all forms of freedom there. Since that against the persecution and enslavement the incredible sufferings borne by time some 42 million Ukrainians have of the Ukrainian people by Communist Ukrainians during the 41 y-ears of Soviet been oppressed and enslaved under Com­ Russia. Communist domination, the spirit of munist totalitarian tyranny. They have We are all fully aware of the impor­ freedom still burns as intensively as ever been subject to Soviet control longer tance of Ukraine as an ally in the com­ in the he.arts of these brave people. than any other minority in the Soviet mon struggle against Russian Commu­ We owe it to Ukrainians everywhere, ·union. Their people have died by the nist imperialism. At this moment, when as to freedom-loving people throughout millions in slave labor camps, in prisons the Communist world, headed by Com­ the world, to speak up on their behalf, and in the vast expanses of the Siberian munist Russia, is marshaling its forces to reiterate our sense of kinship, to con­ wilderness. against the free world, as announced demn dictatorship and oppression, to Even under unheard-of hardships and in the Communist manifesto in Moscow share with them their heavy burdens, to privations, and under untold misery·, on December 6, 1960, we here in the assure them of our understanding and these dauntless and freedom-loving peo­ United States, enjoying the blessings of support, and to rededicate ourselves to ple have not ceased fighting their op­ liberty and freedom, shouid demonstrate the greatest work on earth-the struggle _pressors. They still carry on their strug­ our sympathy to and understanding of for true peace, the peace that is the fruit gle, ceaselessly and systematically, with the Ukrainian people enslaved behind of freedom and justice. all the means at their disposal, in the the Iron Curtain. Mr. LINDSAY. Mr. Speaker, 43 years hope that eventually their righteous Mr. ANFUSO. Mr. Speaker, the 43d ago yesterday the Ukrainian National cause, the cause of freedom and inde­ anniversary of Ukraine's independence Republic declared her independence pendence, will win out. comes at a time when our Nation is em­ after centuries of subjugation under the I am honored to join in saluting these barking on a new era and under a new yoke of the Mongols and the Russian courageous people, and I join in their leadership. Let us hope it will be an era czars. The independence and liberty of fervent prayer that one day soon, they of peace and freedom for all peace­ -the freedom-loving Ukrainians was al- will indeed be able to celebrate their na­ loving nations. -most immediately stamped out by the tional mdependence day in their own I trust that in the near future we shall Soviet Communist dictatorship, but the free country. once again see the United States and the indomitable spirit of the Ukrainian peo­ Mr. NELSEN. Mr. Speaker, Sunday, free world regain the initiative in world ple survives despite the purges, repres­ January 22, marked the 43d anniversary affairs and that we shall play a leading sions, and cruelties of the Communist of the proclamation of independence of role in the determination of such affairs. dictators. The :flame of liberty still the Ukrainian National Republic, which It is important that in the concept ofthe burns brightly in the minds and hearts took place on January 22, 1918, in the New Frontier we should not forget or of the U~rainian people. capital of Ukraine, Kiev, as a culmina­ omit the captive nations of Eastern It is eminently fitting that we pay trib­ tion of national desires and aspiration of Europe which have been suffering under ute today to these liberty-loving people the Ukrainian people. the yoke of communism for many ·years. who comprise the largest captive non­ Although the young Ukrainian Repub­ The Ukraine, a nation of more than Russian nation both within the U.S.S.R. lic was recognized by a number of states, 40 million people, still remains enslaved and behind the Soviet Iron Curtain. It including the Soviet Russian Govern­ under the ruthless rule of the Kremlin. seems fitting, Mr. Speaker, that we offer ment, it was subjected to treacherous Nevertheless, the people of the Ukraine tribute as well on this occasion to all attack and assault by Communist Rus­ have not given up their hopes for free­ Ukrainian-Americans and to the Ukrain­ sia which through devious ways, in­ dom and independence. They are wait­ ian Corigress Committee of America. cluding overt military aggression and ing and hoping patiently, silently, and Inc., whose moral support and assistance subversion from within, endeavored to grimly. in so many ways help the people of the destroy the independence of the Ukrain­ On this anniversary of their national captive Ukraine to keep alive the spark ian people and turn the Ukraine into a independence, we must extend a hand of of freedom and to maintain faith in colony of Moscow. For almost 4 years, friendship to the Ukrainian people and their ultimate liberation. With these beginning with establishment of the our moral support of their aspirations. thoughts in mind, I join niy colleagues in Ukrainian Central Rada in March 1917, We must also join them in prayer that honoring the freedom-loving Ukraine for the Ukrainian people fought gallantly in their just cause will soon be realized. her inspiring example in continuing the defense of their freedom and independ­ Mr. OSTERTAG. Mr. Speaker, the unabated struggle for recovery _of the ence, but deprived of all military, eco­ 43d anniversary of the proclamation de­ liberty which is rightfully hers. nomic and diplomatic support by the claring the Ukraine to be a free and inde­ A year and a half ago, in observing West, they could not sustain the pressure pendent Republic was .observed this Captive Nations Week, we took due cog­ of Moscow and by the end of 1920 the week. Unfortunately, the freedom of the nizance of the struggle for liberty of Ukraine was overrun by the Communist Ukraine .was short lived as the new Re­ the peoples who for the present live un- troops of Moscow. public was brought under th·e tyranny of 1961 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD- HOUSE 1183 Soviet Russia in 1920. However, the Ukrainian people and turn Ukraine into a been proposed and considered in this fiame of and desire for freedom has colony of Moscow. For almost 4 years, be­ Congress. Much of it has merit, but never been extinguished. · Today, the ginning with the establishment of the Ukrainian Central Rada in March 1917, the most of all we should be aware of the spirit of January 22, 1918, remains alive Ukrainian people !ought gallantly in defense spirit that asserts the need to seize the in the hearts pf over 40 million Ukrain­ of their freedom and independence, but de­ initiative from the Soviet menace. ians. prived of all military, economic and diplo­ The Hartford Courant marked this The devotion of the United States to matic support by the West, they could not anniversary with an editorial which I the cause of liberty serves as an unsev­ sustain the pressure of Moscow and by the believe is worth noting. I offer it for the erable bond between the American peo­ end of 1920 Ukraine was overrun by the RECORD: ple and the oppressed Ukrainians. · The Communist troops of Moscow. But the freedom-loving people of Ukraine UKRAINE INDEPENDENCE DAY-WITH A LESSON American people and our way of life have never accepted the yoke imposed upon FOR ALL must continue to shine as a beacon of them by Communist Russia and have con­ Today, Americans of Ukrainian descent are hope to all peoples everywhere who have tinued to fight for their liberation. During marking the 43d anniversary of the estab­ been deprived of their independence by the past four decades of enslavement the lishment of the Ukraine National Republic. tyrannical oppressors. It is our obliga­ Ukrainian peopl-e have amply demonstrated It is hardly an occasion for unalloyed cele­ tion and our privilege to maintain and their devotion to freedom and the ideals of bration, for in one sense Ukrainians are peo­ strengthen the cause of freedom every­ liberty and independence of their country ple without a country. Although the inde­ by waging relentless wars and opposition to pendence of the Ukraine was declared on where so that all people might one day the Communist rule of Moscow. January 22, 1918, and at that time recog­ enjoy the blessings and joys of real and Both the U.S. Congress and President of nized by Soviet Russia, it was only 3 years lasting freedom. the United States of America have recog­ later that Communist troops overran the new Today, the hope of freedom and the nized the plight of the Ukrainian people by nation, enslaved it, and in a variety of ways opposition to tyranny is strengthened by respectively enacting and signing the Cap­ brought about the deaths of untold numbers the knowledge that Ukrainians have not tive Nations Week resolution, which enu­ of Ukrainians who refused to submit to Red forgotten their experience with freedom merated Ukraine as one of the captive rule. and continue to strive for the restoration nations enslaved by Communist Russia. Dur­ On the other hand, the Ukrainians are very ing the debate at the U.N. General Assembly much a people with a country-even though of liberty to their land. session in the fall of 1960, a number of West­ at the moment it can only exist in their Mr. ROBISON. Mr. Speaker, again ern statesmen, including the Honorable John hearts. Under Communist rule, or around this year, Americans of all faiths and G. Diefenbaker, Prime Minister of Canada, the world, they fight with every determina­ of· all national origins, pause to com­ the representative of the Republic of China tion and in whatever ways large or small memorate the anniversary of the procla­ and others, raised their voices in protest they can, for the eventual freeing of their mation of independence of the Ukrainian against the persecution and enslavement of nation and the return of independence. National Republic. January 22 marks the Ukrainian people by Communist Russia. But the occasion of the anniversary of Americans of Ukrainian descent in this Ukrainian Independence Day is certainly not the 43d anniversary of that proclama­ city are planning to celebrate the forthcom­ for Ukrainians alone. Now more than ever, tion, which was a culmination of the ing 43d anniversary of Ukrainian independ­ it has meaning for free countries everywhere. legitimate national desires and political ence on January 22, 1961, in a fitting and The Ukraine National Republic was the first aspirations of the Ukrainian people. De­ solemn manner. We firmly believe that you victim of Soviet aggression. Since then a spite initial diplomatic recognition, the are fully aware of the importance of Ukraine host of other nations have been grabbed by Soviet Union, in a pattern now so fre­ as an ally in the common struggle against Soviet imperialism, on some pretext or an­ quent that it is the rule rather than the Russian Communist imperialism. We, there­ other, or none at all. A few days ago, Premier exception, violated the sovereignty of fore, respectfully ask you to make an appro­ Khrushchev confidently announced that priate statement on the fioor of the House communism is on the verge of taking over the Ukrainian State and after 4 years of of Representative on January 22, 1961, in the world altogether. But even though this war, brought it under the physical con­ commemoration of the 43d anniversary of was a familiar boast, it is plain that inter­ trol of Moscow. · Ukrainian independence. national communism intends to continue to The spirit of the Ukrainians is such, At this moment, when the Communist seize what it can. however, that they have never accepted world, headed by Communist Russia, is What happens to its victims, the com­ Soviet domination, and political inde­ marshalling its forces against the free world, memoration of Ukraine Independence Day pendence and freedom continues to burn as announced in the Communist manifesto bitterly attests. In the face of the increas­ in Moscow on December 6, 1960, we here in Ing Communist threat, the cause of the in their hearts. the United States, enjoying the blessings of Ukraine and of the rest of the free world is All freedom loving Americans join liberty and freedom, should demonstrate our welded in one. All the democracies, the with Ukrainians, and with Americans of sympathy to and understanding of the older ones, the newer ones, the conquered Ukrainian origin and parentage, in Ukrainian people enslaved behind the Iron ones, and the many about to be born, have marking their continued protest against Curtain. no recourse but to unite against the im­ Soviet imperialism. Mr. DADDARIO. Mr. Speaker, the placable totalitarianism intent upon making Mr. MARSHALL. Mr. Speaker, I wish freedom something that exists only in the spirit that moves men to freedom was minds of those who lose it. to join in the observance of the anniver­ afiame in Russia just under a half cen­ sary of the independence of the Ukraini­ tury ago. One tyranny had been thrown Mr. MILLER of New York. Mr. an National Republic which was marked off, and the nationalities that made up Speaker, this month the Ukrainian peo­ on January 22. ple will celebrate the 43d anniversary the mighty czarist empire asserted of their independence. The meaning of this observance has themselves. They formed republics of been eloquently stated by Mr. Wasil It is particularly ironic that a freedom their own volition and set forth on the for which so many fought so long was Dombrowsky, president, and Mr. Mykola path of independence. Derbush, secretary, of the Minnesota so short lived, and that the observance Branch of the Ukrainian Congress Com­ But, like humans, these republics and this year must be held while the Ukrain­ new states are most vulnerable in the ian people are gripped in the most mer­ mittee of America. weeks and years after birth. And the Under leave to extend my remarks, I ciless form of slavery ever known. But republics that formed in the aftermath it is heartening to realize that despite include an excerpt of their forthright of the Russian revolution perished when statement: the years of suffering Ukraine has en­ a new tyranny swept across the land. dured, its spirit of independence still January 22, 1961, will mark the 43d anni­ One such republic was the Ukrainian versary of the proclamation of independence lives. of the Ukrainian National Republic, which National Republic, which marked the In the past I have paid tribute to took place on January 22, 1918, in the capital 43d anniversary of its birth on Janu­ the great Ukrainian people for their of the Ukraine, Kiev, as a culmination of ary 22. devotion to liberty and I think it is well national desires and aspirations of the Words sound empty when it is the at this time to reiterate that behind the Ukrainian people. anniversary of freedom that died. But Iron Curtain, in the most oppressed of Although the young Ukrainian Republic the men and women of Ukrainian de­ all lands, there glows the spark that was recognized by a number of states, in­ scent who keep alive the memory of in­ someday may set the world ablaze with cluding the Soviet Russian Government, it dependence ·have turned their eyes to was subjected to treacherous attack and as­ a newer and nobler freedom, because the sault by Communist Russia which through the future. They have and they support love of freedom and the devotion to devious ways, including overt military ag­ a program that would bring freedom human liberty of so great a people well gression and subversion from within, en­ again, they ·are convinced, to their be­ could provide the inspiration for all free deavored to destroy the independence of the loved land. Some of that program has peoples. 1184 · CONGRESSIONAL RECORD- HOUSE January 23 Mr. Speaker, I am sure I join all basic weapon in the struggle with com­ for their own well-being "but also for all America in saluting the Ukrainian peo- munism. their neighbors and their overlords. The ple and the Ukrainian Congress Com- The Ukraine in particular has been a fact that their country has almost limit­ mittee of America, which speaks for source of constant fear to the rulers of less riches in natural resources seems them in this country. the Communist empire. The sympathies to have been a prime cause of their mis­ Mr. LIBONATI. Mr. Speaker, as we and hopes of the free world are with ery and misfortune. Its wealth and its reach the 43d anniversary of Ukraine's the Ukrainian people in their fight for geographic position has aroused the envy independence, this January 22, it creates freedom and independence. We must and anger of its powerful neighbors, and anew a desire on the part of our Nation pledge ourselves to the goal of a better has brought about its conquest by alien to seek an extension of freedom's world where all peoples must live in tyrants. frontier. peace, freedom, and justice. For more than 300 years the Ukraine The 86th Congress was militant in its Mr. FRIEDEL. Mr. Speaker, Sunday, has been submerged in the Russian Em­ pointed legislative action toward this · January 22, marked the 43d anniversary pire, and during all that time autocratic end-the sincerity of its attitude toward of the Ukraine's independence. Ukraine czars and tyrannical Communists have captive nations and their leaders was was the first victim of Russian Commu­ done their utmost to suppress and eradi­ reftected in the passage of the Captive nist aggression, therefore, her tragic fate cate what we in the West regard as the Week resolution, Public Law 86-749, au- should serve as a warning for the free best Ukrainian traits: their desire for thorizing a Shevchenko statue and nations throughout the world, especially freedom, their boundless love for their honoring this "Europe's freedom now, in these crucial times. homeland, and their undying yearning fighter," House Document No. 445. Although the Ukrainian people are no for political independence. Only once in The reaction was a God-sent message longer free, they still cherish freedom the course of three centuries they had of hope to those behind the Iron Curtain and liberty and they work and dream of the chance of attaining their goal. That and counteracted Moscow's distortions of the day when they will again be a free was in 19l8. When the czarist regime in our materialistic and conservative na- and independent nation. History has Russia was overthrown by the Russian tionalism. shown that the United States has always Revolution in 1917, the Ukrainian lead­ It is of monumental importance that been on the side of those who value lib­ ers seized upon the golden occasion and the United States impress further the erty and freedom. proclaimed their national independence peoples within the immediate control of LaiSt year, the Congress recognized . on January 22, 1918. On that day the the Soviet nation that the false image the plight of those unfortunate people Ukrainian Republic came into being, of the capitalistic system and its leaders who are still under the heel of Commu­ and a new day was ushered in for the are but the mental figments of a clever nist domination by enacting resolutions Ukrainians. propaganda-thus, to influence their designating a Captive Nations Week and But the Ukrainian Republic thus born loyalty and r;upport of the Soviet Union. authorizing the erection of a statue to in the midst of misery and destruction We must, in our future actions, not Shevchenko. However, these actions are did not last long. Two years after its only contrive to stop the spread of com- not enough. Much more can and should birth, in the spring of 1920, it was at­ munism, but must, by every means, be done by the United States to help tacked by Communist Russia's Red army, counteract false propaganda within the these less fortunate people in their fight overrun and then the country was in­ Soviet Union itself and its satellites to for freedom. corporated into the Soviet Union. Un­ thus weaken our enemies from within. An even greater enemy than Commu- fortunately for the unhappy Ukrainians, The victory of this age of the cold war nist tyranny is the indifference of free to this day their historic homeland re­ will speedily be ours when the internal men to the suffering and enslavement of mains under the totalitarian dictator­ control of the Soviet states will be others and the complacency which ac­ ship of Russian Communists. Under weakened. cepts an injustice, however monstrous, Communist dictatorship they ·have suf­ It can be best accomplished by de- as legitimate and lawful if only it is f.ered more than they did under the stroying the Russian image of power and continued long enough. We must let the _autocratic czars. Having regained their falsity of purpose. world know that we will not stand idly hard-won ami richly deserved freedom in 1918, they were fated to lose it in 1920. The freedom loving patriots within by while our fellow human beings are But these liberty-loving people have not these captive nations, armed with the deprived of their rights to freedom and lost their hope, and they have not aban­ truth and realistic proof, can cause such independence. doned their longing for independence. a measure of unrest and confusion that In this day of missiles and nuclear In joining loyal and patriotic Amedcans enormous military forces will be needed . weapons, it is well to take time to remem­ of Ukrainian ancestry in the celebration for security surveillance. ber this: The power of the human spirit of the 43d anniversary of Ukrainian This aroused populace, flexing its and its eternal craving for freedom is a Independ€nce Day I share their genuine muscles of freedom, will in itself weaken . greater force against tyranny than our sympathy for the oppressed Ukrainian and destroy the stability of the controls most destructive hydrogen bomb. To people in their historic homeland. at Moscow. It will hasten the end of those in bondage behind the Iron Cur­ Mr. GIAIMO. Mr. Speaker, today I the cold war and result in independence tain, we must give our continued .assur­ am proud to join my colleagues in pay­ and freedom among all nations at the ance that their resistance is not in vain ing tribute to the Ukrainian people on new, extended frontier of peace. and that theirs is not a forgotten front this the 43d .anniversary of their inde­ We must persevere to this end. but a goal in freedom's fight for new pendence. Suffering under the brutal Mr. ZABLOCKI. Mr. Speaker, today, frontiers. Let us do everything we can heel of Soviet tyranny, many millions of January 22, marks the 43d anniversary to spread the idea of freedom through­ our Ukrainian friends are free to com­ of the independence of the Ukrainian out the world so that all peoples now memorate this day only in their hearts National Republic. suffering under Communist domination and memories; it is hoped that they can on this memorable occasion I would may one day govern themselves in a derive some comfort from knowing that like to join with my esteemed colleagues world at peace. understanding friends in the United in paying tribute to those peoples of the On this anniversary of Ukrainian inde­ States join with them in remembering Ukraine who have labored and suffered pendence we express our solidarity with a happier day 43 years ago. under the yoke of communism since the them in their struggleJ and we pray that The Ukrainians are culturally an in­ brutal suppression of their rights and their wishes and hopes for freedom may dependent people. They have their own freedoms by the Communists in 1920. soon be realized. language, their own customs, their own History has demonstrated that the un- Mr. DANIELS. Mr. Speaker, 42 mil- traditions, and their own history. Yet daunted human spirit cannot be sup- lion Ukrainians constitute one of the they have been forcefully submerged pressed. The Ukrainian people and largest ethnic groups in Eastern Europe, within a foreign empire for over three Americans of Ukrainian ancestry can and their country is among the largest centuries. The rulers of that empire take great courage in the fact that the in that crossroad between East and have changed, but its oppressive policies free mind of man has always conquered West. These hardy and peasant folk of remain unaltered. As equally unalter­ the tyranny of a powerful aggressor. the fertile steppe land, the solid core of able as Russian domination has been the Above all else, this basic truth must be . East European peasantry, have tilled Ukrainian people's desire for independ­ recognized and nurtured, for it is our their farmlands for centuries, not only ence. 1961 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD -HOUSE 1185 The record .of the Ukrainhin people - -- Mr. McDONOUGH. Mr. Speaker, . feeling that these peoples of the Ukraine demonstrates that the love of liberty and January 22, 196-1, marked the 43d anni- could contribute their share to the devel­ the desire of a people for self-determi- · versary of the independence of Ukraine, opment of mankind and to the better nation -are among the most durable of ~ and this is an event commemorated by world we all seek. The life of this Re­ human aspirations. Decades and even ' Ukrainians throughout the world who public was all too short-lived for 'in 1920 centuries of brutal oppression have frus- are joined by all people everywhere who the Red hordes of communism engulfed trated the hope of Ukrainian freedom, cherish the spirit of freedom and in- the Ukraine, and to this day these but the heavY han~ of tyranny has been dependence, and pray that those n~- people are like prisoners behind the Iron unable · to kill such hope; it lives today tions which have been enslaved by Com- Curtain that has engulfed better than as it did 43 years ago. munist tyranny and domination may be half the world. It would be redundant Around us each day are constant re- liberated from the rule of Soviet to say the usual things here again today minders of the contribution to America Russia. and yet possibly the only thing we can made by the Ukrainian people who came Ukraine, after centuries of fierce and say is that these peoples who have suf­ to· our shores. Today let us pay partie- valiant struggle by the Ukrainian peo- fered so long under the heel of tyranny ular tribute to the Ukrainian's contri- pie for liberty, finally achieved freedom have never throughout the long years bution to the traditions of freemen the as a nation on January 22, 1918. But lost their enthusiasm .for libert-y ·and world over. They are a people who Ukraine independence was of short dura- freedom and for the right to live their while tyrannized refuse to capitulate; tion, and the Ukrainian people were own lives in their own way. Their ex­ they are a people who while enslaved · again subjected to enslavement by the ample and their actions even though half. continue to maintain human dignity; Russian Communists by 1920. hidden behind the fog of communistic they are a people who while subjected to · The Ukrainian people have remained propaganda and lies are a lesson to all of . barbarianism seeks a measure of decency free in spirit in spite of all the efforts us. They serve at all times as a beacon and justice which is the right of all men. of the Communist oppressors to destroy of liberty and as a warning that we must Mr. HOLLAND. Mr. Speaker, the long the Ukrainian national identity, and be ever vigilant to protect our own pre­ and turbulent history of the Ukrainian wherever the Ukrainian people are found, cious heritage from those who would people is saddened by misery and mis- the words of their historic national d€stroy it. fortune. Their modern history records, anthem will ring out, "Ukraine will never · On the 43d anniversary of the creation for the most part, their subjugation to die." of the Ukrainian Republic I salute it alien regimes in their homeland. - The people of the United States believe with the fervent prayer that in the not Though they have been numerous enough in the right of liberty and freedom for too distant future and in God's time and determined enough to fight for their all people everywhere, and join with the when all of mankind are free ·to once freedom and independence, yet in the Ukrainian people in the fervent hope again control their own destiny the pea­ almost unending struggles against their that the yoke of Communist dictators pie of the Ukraine and the Ukrainian Re·- · foos they were outnumbered and over- will be thrown off, and that the Ukrain- public will take their rightful place be­ powered. That-has been the fate of the ian nation will again take its place among side the free nations of the world. Ukrainian people for more than three the free nations of the world. Mr. DIGGS. Mr. Speaker, on behalf centuries. Only for a very brief period · Mr. KOWALSKI. Mr. Speaker, on of the people of the 13th Congressional for about 2 years-in 1918-20-they January 22, a highly significant anni- I;>istrict of Michigan, I join in the ex­ regained their freedom, and against fear- versary was observed-the 43d anniver- pressions of tribute which are being made ful odds, managed to safeguard their sary of the declaration by the Ukrainian this week in observance of the 43d anni­ independence. But in the end they were_ people of their independence. versary of the establishment of inde­ engulfed in the Soviet sea of serfdom , It was on January 22, 1918, in Kiev, pendence of the people of the Ukraine. and servitude. that the Ukrainian Central Rada, as-· We are solemnly and deeply aware of The overthrow of the autocratic Rus-· sembled to represent the people of the our common bonds with this noble people sian regime in 1917_ gave the Ukrainian Ukraine, proclaimed the establishment whose national ideology, aspirations, and leaders .the opportunity they had been of the Ukraine's independence. The desires are being tested in the dreadful seeking; on J~nuary 22, 1918, they pro- Ukrainian N~tional Republic, create_d trial of alien enslavement. We whose claimed Ukraine's independence andes- during the following year, was not al-· lives are mutually staked in the tenets tablished the Ukrainian Republic. But lowed to exist for more- than a few years of liberty and individual freedom are from the moment of its birth to the time before it fell victim to powerful tyranny. braced and heartened that in this trial of its eventual death in the hands of its Yet the spirit of freedom still burns in the people of Ukraine are not found ferocious foes the fledgling state was the Ukraine, and in the hearts of those wanting. They continue an unflagging, faced with insurmountable internal and of Ukrainian descent all over the world. valiant resistance to the rule and·oppos­ external di:fficulties. And before it was . I think that as we note this anniver- ing faith of Communist tyranny. And able to. cope with thes~, the Repub~c sary, it is appropriate that we also pay their endurance gives brightened hope found Itself at war With Commurust tribute to the Ukrainian congress Com- and a firmed strength to us and the Russia. Early in the spring of 1920 the mittee of America, an organization which peoples of the world who are engaged Red Army attacked the almost helpless has done so much to keep alive the in this cause. We mark this anniversary. Ukrainian Republic, overran it, and by spirit of Ukrainian liberty. I am proud together with Ukrainians everywhere summer that Republic had ceased to ex- that in my state of'Connecticut we have with a true sense of deepened commit- 1st. Then the country was made part many dedicated members of this organ- ment to the pursuit of freedom from of the Soviet Union, and the fate of the ization. oppression and want and to the pursuit Ukr~inian people placed ~n the unr~- Mr. BUCKLEY. Mr. Speaker, Janu- of peace for all peoples of the world. lentmg hands of Commumst tyrants m ary 22 which has just passed is a signifl- Mr. RABAUT. Mr. Speaker, the first the Kremlin. cant date for those who a~e lovers of day of this week marked the 43d anni- Since then, for more than 40 years democracy and who are believers in the versary of Ukrainian Independence Day. Ukrainians have been held down by their rights of all peoples throughout the As we recall that January day 43 years oppressors and, of course, they have world to have the power to determine ago when the citizens of the Ukraine known no freedom in their homeland. their own destinies in their own ways. declared their sovereign integrity as a But the spirit of freedom and independ- January 22 marks the 43d anniversary free people, I should like to join in the ence in them is very much alive, and of the independence of the Ukraine. common hope and prayer that that dec­ ~he~ naturall~ look_ for.ward to the. real- The history of these freedom-loving laration will soon again be reechoed, Izat~on of their asp1r~t10ns. on.this 43d people is well known. In 1918 during and that Ukraine may take her rightful anruversary celebratiOn of their Inde- the chaos of the closing days of world place among her sovereign sister nations pendence Day I join all loyal Americans war I and the turmoil that swept all of of the world. of Ukrainian origin and echo their gen- Europe the urainian Republic was estab- Freedom and independence are man's uine sentiments, and with the Ukrainian lished. It was dedicated to the same most cherished possessions. Individuals Congress Committee of America, the principles of freedom that are the cor- as well as peoples aim for their attain­ south side branch located in Pittsburgh, nerstone of our Government. It was es- ment but, even after centuries of cease­ Pa. tablished with high hopes and with a less effort and untold sacrifice, all are CVII--75 1186 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD -HOUSE January 23 not successful. And, often those who Ukraine's independence vanished, and chenko's documentru·y biography. This are fortunate enough to attain their goal the country was made part of the Soviet biography, known. as House Document are suddenly reduced once more to sub­ Union. Since then, for more than four No. 445, and aptly entitled "Europe's jugation by their heartless enemies. decades, some 42 million Ukrainians Freedom Fighter," is being read in many However, these people at least have the have been living under the oppressive quarters of the world today. The recent consolation of knowing that they have regime of Communist totalitarian dic­ propaganda blasts from Moscow about tried and won-and with this in mind tatorship. During that time they have our Shevchenko's observance and the they are armed with the strength and endured all the hardships of totalitari­ Soviet reaction to our enactment of the courage to win again. That is the anism, but they have not given up their captive nations' resolution are solid proof Ukrainian case. national ideals or their devotion to free­ that our efforts to assure the enslaved For nearly three centuries Ukrainian dom. On this 43d anniversary observ­ peoples of our continuing interest and people lived under the oppre~sive czarist ance of their independence day, let us support are causing consternation in the regime of Russia, and for about half that hope that they will again attain their na­ Communist circles. time part of them were ruled by the tional goal, freedom in their homeland. On this occasion let us renew our Hapsburg monarchy of Vienna. During Mr. STRATTON. Mr. Speaker, last pledges of support in behalf of the cause all that time they tried to regain their Sunday marked the anniversary of the of a liberated Ukraine and the freedom freedom. The opportunity came toward independence of the Ukrainian National of all captive non-Russian nations from the end of the First World War. On Republic. It was an anniversary of both · the alien totalitarian yoke. This sup­ January 22, 1918, they proclaimed their courage and hope; courage against the port is in the primary interest of the independence and created the Ukrainian tyranny of today, and hope for the lib­ security and independence of our own National Republic. The great Ukrainian erty of tomorrow. In places like Am­ Nation. May our actions during the past patriot, Professor Hrushevsky, was sterdam, N.Y., and elsewhere throughout year always symbolize the spirit of our elected first President. They hardly had the free world, this anniversary has been united hope and efforts toward the free­ time to rebuild their war-torn country celebrated in the light of freedom. But dom of all enslaved nations. when they were attacked by the resur­ the celebration is dimmed by the plight Mr. ROOSEVELT. Mr. Speaker, gent Red army early in 1920. By June of those courageous Ukrainian people Ukraine is one of the largest countries the country had been completely over­ who are unable to celebrate their own in­ in Eastern Europe, at the crossroad be­ run, and was subsequently incorporated dependence because they live behind the tween east and west. For centuries it into the Soviet Union. Since then some Iron Curtain. has been the meeting place of two oppos­ 42 million unhappy Ukrainians have been These people, who fought so valiantly ing civilizations, and became an apple suffering under the Soviet totalitarian for their freedom in 1918 only to have of discord between powerful forces con­ dictatorship. Neither their own efforts, it taken away by a large, powerful, and tending for its possession. That is the nor wartime conditions, nor postwar in­ greedy Soviet state just 2 years later, principal reason for the inability of the ternational developments have intro­ are an example to all of us who enjoy Ukrainian people, gallant and coura­ duced any perceptible change in their freedom today. As President Kennedy geous as they are, to cope with their en­ sad lot of suppression, subjugation, and said just 2 days before the anniversary vious adversaries in their struggle for human bondage. What the future has in of the Ukrainian Republic in -his bril­ freedom. National independence has store for them is difficult to predict or liant inaugural address: eluded these people for some three cen­ foresee, but as long as they cling to their Let every nation know • • • that we turies; it has been denied to them by ideals of freedom and independence, they shall pay any price • • • to assure the sur­ ·their powerful neighbors on the east, the can be sure that their sufferings and vival and the success of liberty. Russians. sacrifices have not been in vain. I am glad to echo the sentiments of thousands Until the Ukrainian Republic, whose Only at the time of the overthrow of of Americans of Ukrainian descent in people have fought continually against the czarist regime in Russia in 1917 they the celebration of this anniversary, the yoke of their Communist oppressors, saw their chance, seized upon it, and de­ Ukrainian Independence Day. can again be secure in the liberty they clared their freedom. That was on the Mr. SANTANGELO. Mr. Speaker, so justly deserve, the freedom of all of historic day of January 22, 1918. Then more than 300 years ago the Ukrainian us is to that extent incomplete and im­ it seemed that the centuries-old Ukrain­ people lived happily in their historic paired. ian dream of independence, thus at­ homeland and enjoyed the fruits of their January 22 is a day that reminds us tained, would last. Unfortunately the labor in freedom. At that time they that the desire for liberty cannot easily course of international events put the were the masters of their own fate and be stamped out in the hearts of a people existence of independent Ukraine in destiny. Then in the mid-17th cen­ as strong and valiant as the Ukrainian jeopardy, and before the end of 1920, the tury a compact signed between the people. But at the same time this an­ Ukrainian Republic was swallowed by czar of Russia and the Ukrainian lead­ niversary day squarely places the burden the Soviet Union. Today some 42 million ers, and the failure of the czar to abide of leadership. Let us who are free re­ Ukrainians live in their homeland under by the terms of that compact, placed the dedicate ourselves, as our great new the oppressive Communist regime insti­ Ukrainians under Russia's autocracy. President has called on us to do, to the tuted there by the Kremlin. But even Following the bad faith of the Eussian continuing struggle for "liberty and jus­ under the ruthless Soviet taskmaster the czar, the history of the Ukrainian peo­ tice for all." Ukrainian people have not relinquished ple is one of misfortune and woe. Mr. LESINSKI. Mr. Speaker, the their national ideals, their desire for For three centuries, except for the story of the unquenchable will of the freedom and independence. On the ob­ brief period of 1918-20, Ukrainians have Ukrainian people for independence is servance of the 43d anniversary of been subjected to oppressive alien re­ one that should be told and retold. Al­ Ukrainian Independence Day we all hope gimes. But the First World War offered though the independent republic which that again they attain their goal, their them the opportunity to free themselves. was established on January 22, 1918, was freedom and independence in their his­ The Russian autocracy was shattered in short lived and the country by 1920 was toric homeland. 1917, and the Ukrainian people pro­ subjugated by Soviet Russia, the fierce Mr. KIRWAN. Mr. Speaker, January claimed their independence in January desire of the Ukrainian people for inde­ 22 marked the 43d anniversary of the of 1918. That date, the 22d of January pendence has remained a burning :flame independence of the Ukrainian National 1918, marked the rebirth of the Ukrain­ in a land wrapped in darkness and has Republic. ian Republic. been an inspiration to freedom-loving I would like to join with my col­ For the next 2 years the Ukrainians people everywhere. leagues in paying tribute to those peo­ worked hard to rebuild their war-torn In celebrating this 43d anniversary ples of the Ukraine who have labored country and did their utmost to safe­ during the Shevchenko centennial year, and suffered under the yoke of commu­ guard their hard-won freedom. How­ I take pride in recalling the privilege and nism since the brutal suppression of ever, before they had sufficient time to honor I enjoyed last year in working for their rights and freedoms by the Com­ accomplish these goals, they were over­ enactment of Public Law 86-749 to au­ munists in 1920. whelmed by their inveterate foes, the thorize the erection of a statue of Taras Although the Ukrainian people are no Russians. By the middle of 1920 the Shevchenko in our Nation's Capital and longer free, they still cherish freedom country was overrun by the Red Army, in sponsoring the authorization of Shev- and liberty and work and dream of the 1961 .. CONGRESSIONAL RECORD- HOUSE 1187 day when they will again be a free and spark of liberty wherever it yet flickers of its existence, and the country made independent nation. · History has shown behind the Iron Curtain. We know that part of the Soviet Union. that the United States· has always been in· spite of the ruthless suppressions of Since then, for more than 40 years on the side of those· who value liberty the Ukrainian people in the 1930's and some 42 million Ukrainians have ·been and freedom and last year·the Congress the 1940's and the 1950's that their hope suffering under the Communist totali­ recognized the plight of those unfortu­ of freedom still exists to haunt the mas­ tarian dictatorship of the Kremlin, with nate people who are still under the heel ters of the Kremlin. freedom denied to them. But the stout­ of Communist domination by enacting Each January 22 as it dawns must ever hearted people of Ukraine still cherish resolutions designating a Captive Na­ be the occasion for us who enjoy na­ their hope for freedom and independ­ tions Week·, and authorized the erection tional independence and individual free­ ence. of a statue to Shevchenko. dom to commemorate the age-old strug­ On this 43d anniversary of their in­ The independence of Ukraine, pro­ gle of this valiant people. dependence day we echo their senti.. claimed by the National Council at Kiev, As long as freemen live, the heroic ments and join the hope that they will in 1918, most tragically was a brief one, struggle of Ukrainians against Russian regain their freedom soon again. for in 1920 the Communists brutally sub­ tyranny serves as an example of the hu­ Mr. FARBSTEIN. Mr. Speaker, it is jugated the people of Ukraine, and have man spirit's indomitable drive to secure a sad fact that for more than 300 years held them under their yoke since that liberty. the liberty-loving Ukrainian people have time. · Mr. RODINO. Mr. Speaker, freedom known freedom for only the brief 2-year The foundation of the democratic and independence have always been period, 1918-20. For four decades, some Ukrainian Republic was the culmination man's noblest, most cherished ideals, his 42 million stout-hearted and gallant of a long struggle that began in the mid- ultimate goals. This has been no less Ukrainians have suffered under their 17th century when the Ukrainians were true with peoples and nations. They all ruthless taskmasters, Communist totali­ first brought under the autocratic Rus­ have fought for the attainment of their tarian tyrants, as had done their fore­ sian regime. But the joys of freedom independence, and have been prepared fathers under czarist Russians for 250 were short lived in the new Republic. to make the ultimate sacrifice in its de­ years. But these cruel facts do not tell Late in 1920 Communist forces. invaded fen.se. The Ukrainian people are no the story of the Ukrainian people's strug­ that fair land. And for the last 41 years exception. After losing their freedom to gle for freedom and independence. That the heels of Communist tyranny has lain the Russian czar more than 300 years struggle culminated in the birth of the heavy over the freedom-loving peoples ago they fought with all means at their Ukrainian Republic in January of· 1918. of the Ukraine. disposal for its recovery, and in 1918 The date of that event, the 22d of Janu­ Like other wonderful peoples in Europe they had the chance. When the de­ ary, became a turning point in the his­ and Asia under the domination of com­ funct autocracies in Russia and in tory of the Ukrainian people, and thus munism,. the Ukraine people have lived Austria-Hungary were overthrown, the remains in their annals as a national u:tder the blackest periods in the his­ Ukrainians felt free and proclaimed holiday. tory of-mankind, because of the brutali­ their national independence. This was Since the birth of that Republic 43 ties and _crimes committed against them. done on January 22, 1918. This mem­ years ago, and particularly since its de­ However, the oppressed Ukraine people orable date then became a Ukrainian struction by the Red army in 1920, the have never given up hope and heart for national holiday, even though the Re­ people of Ukraine have su1Iered even the day when they may have complete public founded on that day had ceased more than their ancestors had under freedom. It is this dream of freedom to exist more than 40 years ago. callous czarist agents. They have been that places no limit to the number of In the middle of 1920 the Ukrainian dispossessed of their worldly possessions forces which motivate and put into mo­ Republic was put out of existence by the and reduced once again to the status of tion the human desire to move forward Red army, and then the country was in­ serfs. They have been denied all forms toward freedom. The Ukraine people corporated into the Soviet Union. But of freedom in their historic homeland, have possessed many fine virtues through the Communists have been no more suc­ and driven to hard work for the benefit their long and turbulent history, and cessful in their effort to uproot the ideas of their alien overlords. they have clung to them steadfastly. of freedom and independence among the However, in all this su1Iering and mis­ Despite four decades of hardships and Ukrainians than were the czarist agents fortune the Ukrainians have kept faith privations and of indescribable misery, in their day. And today the stout­ with their tradition. They still fervently the spirit of hope and freedom is not hearted people of Ukraine cherish free­ cherish their ideals of freedom and inde­ dead in the Ukraine. It is my fervent dom as fervently as did their fore­ pendence in their homeland. In the sad hope that the dreams of Ukrainians the fathers when oppressed by their ruthless history of the Ukrainian people during world over can someday be realized. In overlords. These people, suffering un­ the last several decades this is the most memory of this anniversary of past in­ der Communist totalitarian dictatorship encouraging fact. On this 43d anniver­ dependence and in sorrow and grief for today, have proudly kept up their heads, sary celebration of their historic Inde­ the freedom that was only too brief, I and are looking forward to a better pendence Day we in the free world wish offer this· tribute to Ukrainians every.:. future. On this 43d anniversary cele­ them more power in their struggle for where. On this 43d anniversary of bration of their independence day one their righteous cause--freedom, inde­ Ukrainian Independence Day, I extend can only hope that they attain their pendence, peace, and happiness in their my warm and wholehearted sympathy goal. homeland. and my very best wishes to a fine and Mr. MULTER. Mr. Speaker, many courageous people. peoples have suffered under Russia's FEDERAL AIR POLLUTION CONTROL Mr. KARTH. Mr. Speaker, each Jan­ oppressive regimes but none of them uary 22, as it passes, gives the lie to the have suffered so long and unhappily as ACT Soviet myth that Communist policies the Ukrainian people. These sturdy Mr. DOYLE. Mr. Speaker, I ask toward other peoples are peace loving peasant folk of the fertile steppe coun­ unanmous consent that the gentleman and nonaggressive. try had lived under Russian czars for from Alabama [Mr. RoBERTS] may ex­ On January 22, 1918, the great and some 250 years when the First World tend his remarks at this point in the proud Ukrainian people declared their War broke out. In the course of tha.t RECORD. independence and proceeded to establish war,. when the Russian autocracy col­ The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there the Ukrainian National Republic in their lapsed, the Ukrainians seized the oppor­ objection to the request of the gentleman sacred homeland. But since genuine lib­ tunity to proclaim their independence. from California? erty was intolerable to the Bolsheviks This was done on January 22, 1918. There was no objection. even in that day, the Red armies soon For more than 2 years Ukrainian Mr. ROBERTS. Mr. Speaker, I have crushed the infant republic and_by 1920 leaders did their utmost to stave off today introduced a bill to amend the Fed­ it existed only as another chapter in the threats to their newly founded state, but eral Air Pollution Control Act by ·elimi­ long and tragic history of the Ukrainian in the end, in 1920, the Ukraine fell vic­ nating the time limitation and the $5 nation. tim of Soviet aggression. By mid-1920 million ceiling on annual appropriations. Those who live in freedom have a sol­ the c~mntry was overrun by the Red Present law authorizes appropriation emn responsibility . ·tO .encourage the ar~y, the Ukrainian Republic was robbed of not more than $5 million annually for 1188 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-- HOUSE January 23 9 fiscal years beginning with July 1955 an influence on inflationary trends ·must cious topsoil is far too high a · price to pay contend with this problem for the benefit for adjusting supplies to demand. and ending June 30, 1964. of all economic groups but especially for the There are those who say that the only fair There is no question that air pollution farmer. Every legislator should be con­ and equitable solution is to share the market is going to be a continuing problem. It stantly aware of the fact that when he pro­ pro rata among all active farmers. As a last is a national problem, and one in which motes programs that are infiationary, while resort, this may be justifiable. But in my the Federal Government has a great in­ it hurts all of us, it hurts the farmer a lot opinion we have not reached this last ex­ terest and responsibility. Much of the more because on a per capita basis, the tremity as long as there are many thousands work in the Federal program is of a farmer buys more than any other large eco­ of farmowners who are perfectly willing to nomic group in America and; therefore, loses completely retire their land from production. long-term nature. Planning is difficult more from inflation. We cannot continue Why should we demand contraction from if those in charge cannot ~ok for Fed­ to be uninterested or get calloused about those who want to expand, and at the same eral aid with any certainty beyond June this grave national problem that has been time force continued activity on the farms of 30, 1964. plaguing us and will hurt us more in the those who are anxious to retire? Such a The $5 million annual ceiling on ap­ future unless it is brought under control. policy pleases no one. In all sincerity, I say propriations is neither realistic nor de­ There can be some things accomplished by this does not seem to me to be good politics, sirable. With this ceiling a sudden the Congress that could have a lasting and good economics, good psychology, nor good desirable effect on the farm economy and Americanism. breakthrough in research requiring ap­ we ought to get on with the consideration For these reasons I urge this Congress to propriations beyond the ceilihg could not of that business immediately. I shall be immediately push forward toward the solu­ be followed up speedily. I am not pass­ putting forth my best efforts to point up tion of agriculture's surplus problems with ing judgment on how much can be spent some of the important problems and answers a vigorous, voluntary land retirement pro­ wisely. That judgment should be left to to the problems that have been suggested gram. No one knows exactly how much land the Committee on Appropriations, and to me by the farmers of the First Congres­ must be retired in order to catch up with the Public Health Service should not be sional District of Iowa whom I have the our exploding capacity to produce. But high honor and, privilege to serve. surely everyone will agree that if enough blocked from requesting whatever sums I will speak on a number of those subjects land is retired, over production will be may be needed. at some future date. They are: solved in the aggregate and those farmers 1. Voluntary land retirement as a logical who choose to continue in agriculture can method of reducing agricultural production. make a decent living. THE FARM PROBLEM 2. The popularity of the conservation re­ COMMENTS ON A BILL FOR EXTENSION AND serve land retirement program. AMENDMENTS TO THE AGRICULTURE ACT OF Mr. CONTE. Mr. Speaker, I ask unan­ 3. Voluntary land retirement is effective 1956 imous consent that the gentleman from in reducing agricultural production. After an extended and concentrated study Iowa [Mr. ScHWENGEL] may extend his 4. Rebuttal to some of the conservation of the problems relative to the farm ques­ remarks at this point in the RECORD and reserve criticisms. tion, I have authored and am introducing include extraneous matter. Today I am talking on the subject of today a bill which I believe ought to be con­ voluntary land retirement as a logieal. sidered immediately by the great Committee The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there method of reducing agricultural production. objection to the request of the gentleman on Agriculture in the House of Representa­ Almost every agricultural census since 1880 tives. from Massachusetts? has shown that American farms are becom­ The bill provides for 10 major changes in There was no objection. ing larger and larger. This increase in the the Agriculture Act of 1956. They are: Mr. SCHWENGEL. Mr. Speaker, last size of our farms is caused by technology by 1. Extend the period during which the Monday, January 16, I introduced a farm new and more efficient machinery aided and Secretary of Agriculture is authorized to bill. At that time I made some brief abetted by a vast reservoir of land con­ enter into conservation reserve contracts remarks on the farm problem and asked stantly becoming available through death, through 1969; retirement, ill health, or transference to 2. Change the authorized period of con­ for unanimous consent to revise and ex­ other occupations. Without effective inter­ tracts for the establishment of tree cover tend my remarks. Through some over­ vention of any kind, this trend will continue from 15 to 20 years; · sight or neglect those remarks never indefinitely. 3. Provide for a limit of 80 million acres appeared in the REcORD. Under unani­ The record clearly shows that the soil under the conservation reserve program in mous consent, I therefore include the bank's conservation reserve program has lieu of the monetary limit as now provided following statement in the body of the taken up much of the land which otherwise in the Soil Bank Act; would have been placed on the market 4. Make land owned by the State and RECORD: through the constant attrition of old age, Federal Government ineligible to be placed ON THE FARM PROBLEM-CONSERVATION ill health, and kindred factors. Thus this in the conservation reserve program; RESERVE I type of land did not continue in active pro­ 5. Provide for a $10,000 annual payment Because I come from the best farming duction by becoming parts of larger and limitation to any producer within any State; section in America--the great State of larger farming units. Instead, the Govern­ 6. Authorize the Secretary of Agriculture Iowa-and because I am keenly aware of ment rented the land, took it out of pro­ to make annual payments in cash or by the some of.the problems that exist in the areas duction, and assisted the owners in estab­ issuance of certificates redeemable in wheat that depend on agriculture and, more im­ lishing soil, wildlife, or water conservation or feed grains; portantly, the problem of the farmer him­ measures which preserve it for that day in 7. Require the Secretary of Agriculture to self, and because the real problem that the future when it will be badly needed by formulate and announce the conservation farmers have to contend with has not been the growing population in America. It is reserve program not later than March 1 of effectively dealt with in the Congress, I am my firm belief that this is the least painful, the year preceding the first year of the going to become more interes ted than ever least irritating and most practical and most contract period; in dealing with this question on a sound effective method of shrinking our national 8. Require producers who enter into con­ basis. agricultural plant which almost everyone servation reserve contracts to agree to carry All of us are keenly aware of the fact that agrees is now much too large. out farming operations on the entire farm this is one of the most difficult domestic There are some who say that the agri­ in accordance with good farming practices; problems that we have and it will call for cultural plant should be shrunken through 9. Provide for a 100 percent civil penalty application of the best talents that we can survival of the fittest in the jungle of eco­ instead of the 50 percent as now provided find. This problem, in my opinion, must be nomic competition. Perhaps this is a sound in the Soil Bank Act; and looked at from a nonpartisan viewpoint, approach in the field of industrial eco­ 10. Provide that for a period of 5 years keeping in mind what is best for the country nomics although I doubt it, but when ap­ after such lands are first devoted to agri­ first and what is best for agriculture second, plied to the field of agricultural economics cultural production, newly irrigated or and creating and passing legislation that it has one, often overlooked, serious flaw. drained lands within any Federal irrigation will be understood and be of inestimable This fiaw is that individual farmers may be­ or drainage project of lands reclaimed by value to the 88 percent of the people who come bankrupt, but the land they operate flood-control projects shall be ineligible for do not live on the farms, but who have a continues in production under other hands· certain crop loans, soil bank payments, price direct interest in the farmer's welfare first of until often times the soil, itself, is bank­ support benefits, and other farm payments. all because he wants and needs good and rupt. When this happens we have depleted While I am sure that these may not be the adequate food supply and second because he, the best natural resource we have. One may only answers to the problem and, while in as a fairminded citizen, is interested in the observe the result of this kind of economics certain respects my bill may need some farmer having his fair share of the prosper­ and tragic neglect within 15 miles of the further study and possibly further refine­ ity enjoyed by the rest of the people in the Capitol dome, where land that produced ments and, while an extended hearing on United States. bountiful crops during colonial days now this whole problem might prove some addi­ One of the greatest problems with which produces only thin stands of scrub trees and tional amendments are necessary, I do con­ the farmer must contend is 1nfl.ation. We weeds. The loss or serious damage to a quar­ tend that the bi11 I am introducing is a who are Members of Congress and can have ter of a b11lion acres of our remaining pre- logical one and a good base to start from. 1961 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD- HOUSE 1189

UKRA.JNM.~ INDEPENDENCE DAY SPECIAL ORDERS GRANTED 64); to the Committee on Public Works and · ordered to be printed with one illustration. Mr. CONTE·. .. Mr. . Speaker, I ask By unanimous consent, permission to 415. A letter from the Secretary of the unanimous -consent that the gentleman address the House, following the legis­ Army, transmitting a letter from the Chief of from Nebraska [Mr. CUNNINGHAM] may lative program and any special orders Engineers, Department of the Army, dated extend his remarks at this point in the heretofore entered, was granted to: November 3, 1960, submitting a report, to­ RECORD. . . Mr. RHODES of Arizona and Mr. LAIRD gether with accompanying papers and an The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there (at the request of Mr. HALLECK), for 1 illustration, on Pascagoula Harbor, Miss., made in response to an item in Public Law objection to.the request of the gentleman hour each on January 25. 86-645, approved July 14, 1960, which calls from Massachusetts? Mr. BAILEY, for 40 minutes, on Janu­ - for an immediate study to be made of the There was no objection. ary 30. project authorized by the River and Harbor Mr. CUNNINGHAM. Mr. Speaker, I Act of 1954, House Dpcument No. 98, 86th am pleased· to be able to mark this 43d EXTENSION OF REMARKS Congress, to determine if further modifica­ anniversary of Ukrairuan independence. tion is warranted (H. Doc. No. 65); to the I am pleased to be able to call attention By unanimous consent, permission to Committee on Public Works and ordered to to the constant battle fought by the extend remarks in the CONGRESSIONAL be printed with one illustration. Ukrainian people against the Russian RECORD, or to revise and extend remarks, 416. A letter from the Secretary of the . was granted to: Army, transmitting a letter from the Chief rulers who hold the Ukraine and its peo­ of Engineers, Department of the Army, dat~d ple as a Red colony, while assailing Mr. SLACK and to include extraneous October 31, 1960, submitting a report, to­ colonialism in propaganda broadcasts matter. gether with accompanying papers and il­ and messages. Mr. COLLIER in two instances. lustrations, on an interim report on hur­ The myth of Soviet unity is exploded (At the request of Mr. DoYLE, and to ricane survey of Brunswick and St. Simons by the people of Ukraine and other cap­ include extraneous matter, the follow­ Island, Ga., authorized by Public Law 71, 84th tive nations. The violent reaction of ing:) Congress, approved June 15, 1955 (H. Doc. Mr. WILLIS. No. 66); to the Committee on Public Works. Premier Khrushchev to the captive na­ 417. A letter from the Secretary of Agri­ tions resolution passed by this Congress Mr. HARRISON of Virginia. culture, transmitting a report covering the last year clearly shows the keen aware­ (At the request of Mr. CoNTE, and to rural electric and rural telephone programs ness on the part of the Kremlin rulers include extraneous matter, the follow­ of the Rural Electrification Administration of the deep-seated desire for freedom ing:) for the fiscal year 1960; to the Committee on by the people of the captive nations Mr. VANZANDT in four instances. Agriculture. which are part of the Red bloc today. Mr. ROUDEBUSH. 418. A letter from the Acting Secretary of The free people of the world are bound Mr. ALGER. Agriculture, transmitting a draft of a pro­ posed bill entitled "A bill amending several together in a desire to release those peo­ laws administered by the Department of ple of Ukraine who are· forcibly held in · ADJOURNMENT Agriculture"; to the Committee on Agri­ bondage by the Russian overlords. Let culture. us renew our pledge of friendship and Mr. DOYLE. Mr. Speaker, I move 419. A letter from the Deputy Secretary of support to the Ukrainian people. Let that the House do now adjourn. Defense, transmitting a draft of a proposed them know that we in freedom's citadel The motion was agreed to. bill entitled "A bill to authorize appropria­ are with them in their quest for freedom Accordingly r the Afl.'airs. of the Interior, transmitting .a draft of pro­ ·restriction of certain areas 1n the Outer Con­ 433. A letter from the Assistant Secretary posed legislatl.on entitled "A bill to author­ tinental .Shelf, known as .the Corpus Christi of 'State, transmitting a proposed draft ize the Secretary ot the Interior to acquire offshore wa.rnlng area, for defense purposes, of legislation entitled "A bill to repeal sec­ -approximately 9 acres of land for addition and 'for other purposes"; to "the Committee tion 12 of the act of June 26, 1884, prohibit- to Cumberland Gap National Historical Park, on Interior and Insular Affa:lrs. 1ng a charge or collection of fees by consular and for other purposes"; to the Committee 456. A letter from the Secretary of ·Health, offic.ers 'for official servi-ces to Ametlcan vessels on Interior and Insular Affairs. Education, and Welfare, transmUting a pro­ and seamen, and ·to repeal the provisions of 444:. A letter from the Assistant Secretary posed draft of legislation entitled "A bill to the act of June 4, 1920, authorizing the free of 't-he Interior, transmitting :a draft of pro­ eliminate the date of termination of the issuance o'f passports to seamen"; to the posed legislation entitled ·~ bill to .revise provisions of law authorizing issuance of Committee on Foreign Affairs. the boundaries .of the .Fol't Raleigh National nonquota immigrant visas to certain alien 434. A letter from the Administrator, Vet­ Historic Site in North Carolina, and .for other orphans, to transfer l'esponsibility for de­ erans' Administration, transmitting a report pUIJ>OSes"; to the Committee on Interlo·r termining the suitability of the home of the of its activities 1n the disposal of foreign and Insular Affairs. adopting parents for such orphans to the 445. A letter from the Assistant Secretary Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare, excess property in accordance with the pl'o­ and for other purposes"; to the Committee visions of title IV, section 404(d), Fedenl of the Interior, tra·nsmitting a draft of pro­ Property and Administrative Services Act of posed legislation entitled "A bill to amend on the Judiciary. 1949, Public Law 152, 81st Congress, amend­ section 2 of the Small Tract Act of June 1, 457. A letter from the .Secretary of the ed, covering the period January 1, 1960, .1938, as amended by the act of June 8, 1954 Army, transmitting a draft of a proposed through December 31J 1960; to the Commit­ {<68 Stat. 239; 43 U.S,.C., sec. 682b) "; to the bill entitled "A bni for the relief of Gerardo tee on Government Operations. .Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. P. Magcanam and Pedro F. Bantillo"; to the 435. A letter from the Assistant Secretary 446. A letter from the Assistant Secretary Committee on the Judiciary. of Defense, transmitting the annual report of the Interi0r, transmitting a draft of pl'o­ 458. A letter from the Attorney General relative to its disposition of foreign excess posed legislation entitled "A bill to amend transmitting a draft of a proposed bill en­ personal property located in areas outside the act of .August 3, 195G (70 Stat. 986), titled "A bill to amend section 3238 of title the United States, Puerto Rico, -and the relating to adult Indian vocational train­ 18, United States Code"; to the Committee Virgin Islands, for the fiscal year 1960, pur­ ing"; to the Committee on Interior and Insu­ on the J-qdiciary. suant to section 404(d), title IV of the Fed­ lar Affairs. 459. A letter from the Attorney General, eral Property and Administrative Services 447. A letter from the Assistant Secretary transmitting a draft of a proposed bill en­ Act of 1949, as amended, Public Law 152, of the Interior, transmitting a draft of pro­ titled "A bill to authorize the Attorney Gen­ 81st Congress; to the Committee on Govern­ posed legislation, entitled "A bill to establish eral to compel the production of documen­ revolving-type-funds in· the Treasury for the tary material required in civil investigations ment Operations. Southeastern Power Administration and the for the enforcement of the antitrust laws, 436. A letter from the Administrator, Gen­ Southwestern Power Administration, and for and for other purposes"; to the -Committee eral Services Administration, transmitting a other purposes"; to the Committee on In­ on the Judiciary. report of leases .exceeding 5 years entered terior and Insular Affairs. 460. A letter from the Attorney General, into by the General Services Administration 448. A letter from the Assistant Secretary transmitting a _draft of a proposed bill en­ during the perlod July 1, 1960, through De­ of the Interior, transmitting a draft of pro­ titled "A bill to amend chapter 35 of title 18, cember 31, 1960, pursuant to. Public Law posed legislation, entitled "A blll to provide United States Code, with respect to the es- 1961 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD- HOUSE 1191 cape or attempted escape of juvenile delin­ legislation entitled "A bill to amend section eliminate discrimination against female em­ quents"; to the Committee on the Judiciary. 209(f) (1) of the Highway Revenue Act of ployees with nondependent husbands; to the 461. A letter from the Attorney General, . 1956 in order to provide for the financing of Committee on Post Office and Civil service. transmitting a draft of a proposed bill en­ forest highways and public lands highways ByMr.DORN: titled "A bill to amend the Clayton Act, as from the highway trust fund"; to the Com­ H.R. 3029. A bill to repeal the excise tax amended, by requiring prior notification of mittee on Ways and Means. on amounts paid for communication services corporate mergers and acquisitions, and for and facilities; to the Committee on Ways and other purposes"; to the Committee on the Means. Judiciary. PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS H.R. 3030. A bill to provide for loans to 462. A letter from the Attorney General, veterans when housing credit is otherwise transmitting a draft of a proposed bill en­ Under clause 4 of rule XXII, public not generally available, and for other pur­ titled "A bill to provide for the representa­ bills and resolutions were introduced and poses; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. tion of indigent defendants in criminal cases severally referred as follows: H.R. 3031. A bill to amend the Railroad Re­ in the district courts of the United States"; By Mr. ADDABBO: tirement Act of 1937 to provide that men who to the Committee on the Judiciary. H.R.3015. A bill to amend section 601(a) have attained the age of 62 may retire on a 463. A letter from the Attorney General, of the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to require full annuity thereunder upon completion of transmitting a draft of a proposed bill en­ the Administrator of the Federal Aviation 30 years of service; to the Committee on titled "A blll to amend the Immigration and Agency to issue certain regulations concern­ Interstate and Foreign Commerce. Nationality Act so as to modernize and lib­ ing air traffic at LaGuardia and New York­ By Mr. DULSKI: eralize the quota system and provide for International (Idlewild) Airports in the H.R. 3032. A bill to amend title II of the the admission of persecuted peoples, and for State of New York, and Newark Airport in Social Security Act to increase from $1,200 other purposes"; to the Committee on the the State of New Jersey; to the Committee to $2,400 the amount of outside earnings Judiciary. on Interstate and Foreign Commerce. permitted each year without deductions 464. A letter from the Under Secretary of By Mr. BARRETT: from benefits thereunder; to the Committee Commerce, transmitting a proposed draft of H.R. 3016. A bill to establish an effective on Ways and Means. legislation entitled "A blll to amend the program to alleviate conditions of substan­ By Mr. FINO: Coast and Geodetic Survey Commissioned tial and persistent unemployment and un­ H.R. 3033. A bill to amend the Internal Officers Act of 1948, as amended, and for deremployment in certain economically de­ Revenue Code of 1954 to provide an addi­ other purposes"; to the Committee on Mer­ pressed areas; to the Committee on Banking tional $3,000 exemption from income tax for chant Marine and Fisheries. and Currency. amounts received as retirement annuities or 465. A letter from the Under Secretary of By Mr. BOW: pensions; to the Committee on Ways and Commerce, transmitting a draft of proposed H.R. 3017. A bill to provide that coverage Means. legislation entitled "A bill to provide a flex­ under the Federal old-age and survivors in­ H.R. 3034. A bill to amend title II of the ible rate of interest for Government financ­ surance system for self-employed farmers Social Security Act to authorize the Presi­ ing under the Merchant Marine Act, 1936, and ranchers shall be on a voluntary basis; dent, during periods of acute unemployment, and for other purposes"; to the Committee to the Committee on Ways and Means. to provide that all individuals otherwise on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. By Mr. BROOKS of Louisiana: eligible may retire with full benefits there­ 466. A letter from the Acting Secretary of H.R. 3018. A bill to repeal the excise tax under at age 60; to the Committee on Ways the Treasury, transmitting a draft of pro­ on amounts paid for communication services and Means. posed legislation entitled "A bill to revise and facilities; to the Committee on Ways and By Mr. FLOOD: section 4166 of the Revised Statutes ( 46 Means. H.R. 3035. A bill to amend the act of July U.S.C. 35) to permit documentation of ves­ By Mr. BURLESON: 15, 1955, relating to the conservation of an­ sels sold or transferred abroad"; to the Com­ H.R. 3019. A bill to provide for the con­ thracite coal resources to remove certain re­ mittee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. struction of a fireproof annex building for strictions; to the Committee on Interior and 467. A letter from the Governor of the uses of the Government Printing Office, and Insular Affairs. Canal Zone President, Panama Canal Com­ for other purposes; to the Committee on By Mr. FULTON: pany, Canal Zone Government, transmitting Public Works. H.R. 3036. A bill to provide for the estab­ a draft of proposed legislation entitled "A By Mr. CELLER: lishment of a U.S. Foreign Service Academy; bill to provide for reimbursement of the H.R. 3020. A bill to prohibit the charging to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. Treasury by the Panama Canal Company for of a fee to view telecasts in the home; to the By Mr. HALPERN: the annuity paid to the Republic of Panama, Committee on Interstate and Foreign Com­ H.R. 3037. A bill to amend title 23 of the and for other purposes"; to the Commit·tee merce. United States Code, relating to highways, on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. By Mr. CRAMER: in order to permit States having toll and free 468. A letter from the Attorney General, H.R. 3021. A bill to amend chapter 95 of roads, bridges, and tunnels designated as transmitting a draft of proposed legislation title 18, United States Code, to permit the part of the National System of Interstate and entitled "A blll to amend section 507 of the compelling of testimony under certain con­ Defense Highways to designate other routes Classification Act of 1949, as amended, with ditions and the granting of immunity from for inclusion in the Interstate System; to the respect to the preservation of basic com­ prosecution in connection therewith; to the Committee on Public Works. pensation in downgrading actions"; to the Committee on the Judiciary. H.R. 3038. A bill to make certain changes Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. H.R. 3022. A bill to amend title 18 of the in the Immigration and Nationality Act; to 469. A letter from the Director of Per­ United States Code to assist in the preven­ the Committee on the Judiciary. sonnel, Office of the Secretary of Commerce, tion of the interstate transmission of gam­ By Mr. HEBERT: transmitting a report of scientific and pro­ bling information; to the Committee on the H.R. 3039. A bill to repeal the excise tax fesslx>nal positions established under the Judiciary. on amounts paid for communication services authority contained in 72 Stat. 213a, 5 H.R. 3023. A bill to amend section 1073 of and facilities; to the Committee on Ways U.S.C., 1161(e), pursuant to 72 Stat. 214, 5 title 18, United States Code, the Fugitive and Means. U.S.C., 1163; to the Committee on Post Office Felon Act; to the Committee on the Judi­ ciary. By Mr. HERLONG: and Civil Service. H.R. 3024. A bill to amend the act of Janu­ H.R. 3040. A bill to amend section 162 of 470. A letter from the Administrator, ary 2, 1951, prohibiting the transportation the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 with re­ General services Administration, trans­ of gambling devices in interstate and foreign spect to legislative proposals; to the Com­ mitting a report of the status of construc­ commerce; to the Committee on Interstate mittee on Ways and Means. tion, alteration or acquisition of public and Foreign Commerce. H.R. 3041. A bill to amend the Internal buildings, pursuant to section 11 (a) of the H.R. 3025. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 with respect to the Public Buildings Act of 1959 (40 U.S.C. Revenue Code of 1954 to disallow criminal basis (for determining gain or loss) of prop­ 610(a); to the Committee on Public Works. expenditures; to the Committee on Ways erty acquired from a decedent; to the Com­ 471. A letter from the Under Secretary of and Means. mittee on Ways and Means. Commerce, transmitting a draft of proposed By Mr. CURTIS of Missouri: By Mr. HOSMER: legislation, entitled "A bill to provide for the H.R. 3026. A bill to establish a U.S. Trad­ H.R. 3042. A bill to permit retired person­ annual audit of bridge commissions and ing Corporation to meet the challenge of nel of the uniformed services to receive bene­ authorities created by act of Congress, for attempted Soviet penetration of world mar­ fits under the Federal Employees' Compensa­ the filling of vacancies in the membership kets, and for other purposes; to the Com­ tion Act without relinquishing their retire­ thereof, and for other purposes"; to the mittee on Foreign Affairs. ment pay; to the Committee on Education Committee on PUblic Works. By Mr. JAMES C. DAVIS: and Labor. 472. A letter from the Assistant Secretary H.R. 3027. A bill to extend the benefits of H.R. 3043. A bill to incorporate the Sea of the Interior, transmitting a draft of pro­ the retired Federal Employees Health Bene­ Cadet Corps of America, and for other pur­ posed legislation, entitled "A bill to amend fits Act to certain retired employees entitled poses; to the Committee on the Judiciary. the Bonneville Project Act, as amended"; to to deferred annuity; to the Committee on By Mr. HUDDLESTON: the Committee on Public Works. Post Office and Civil Service. H.R. 3044. A b111 to amend section 715 of 473. A letter from the Under Secretary of H.R. 3028. A bill to amend the Federal Em­ title 38, United States Code, to permit vet­ Commerce, transmitting a draft of proposed ployees Health Benefits Act of 1959 so as to erans with service-connected disabilities less 1192 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD- HOUSE January 23 than total who have $5 per $1,000 total dis­ other purposes; to the Committee on Post is unemployed as well as for those whose p.billty income provisions included in their Office and Civil Service. father is dead, disabled, or absent from national service life insurance policies to ob­ H.R. 3060. A bill to amend the Federal Em­ home; to the Committee on Ways and Means. tain the new $10 per $1,000 total disability ployees' Group Life Insurance Act of· 1954 so . By Mr. RHODES of .A}'izona: income protection; to the Committee ·on as to permit employees to acquire ari addi­ H.R. 3074. A b111 to amend title 28 of Veterans' Affairs. tional unit of insurance under such act by the United States Code so as to provide for By Mr. IKARD of Texas: paying both the employee's and the Govern­ the appointment of one additional district H.R. 3045. A bill to correct injustice by pro­ ment's share of the cost of the premiums judge for the district of Arizona; to the viding for back pay to certain officers as re­ thereon; to the Committee on Post Office Committee on the Judiciary. quired by the act of September 14, 1922 (42 and Civil Service. H.R. 3075. A blll to provide for the utiliza­ Stat. 840, ch. 307); to the Committee on H.R. 3061. A bill to increase the equipment tion of the Colorado River development fund 1\.rmed Services. maintenance allowance for rural carriers; to in the States of the lower division; to the H.R. 304"6: A bill to amend the Internal the Committee on Post Office an,d Civil Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. Revenue Code of 1954 to allow a deduction Service. H.R. 3076. A bill to provide that the Presi­ from the gross estate for the value of prop­ H.R. 3062. A bill to readjust size and weight dent shall include in the budget submitted erty passing to children; to the Committee limitations on fourth-class (parcel post) to the Congress under section 201 of the 9n Ways and Means. mall; to the Committee on Post Office and Budget and Accounting Act, 1921, an item H.R. 3047. A bill to provide for judicial re­ Civil Service. for not less than $2 billion to be applied to­ view of administrative findings of the Sec­ H.R. 3063. A bill to provide for recognition ward reduction of the national debt; to the retary of Labor under title III of the Social of Federal employee unions and to provide Committee on Government Operations. Security Act, as tmended, and chapter 23 procedures for the adjustment of grievances; H.R. 3077. A blll to provide that an officer (Federal Unemployment Tax Act) of the In­ to the Committee on Post Office and Civil of the Army, Air Force, or Navy assigned to ternal Revenue Code of 1954, as amended, Service. serve as Director of the Armed Porces Insti­ H.R. 3064. A bill to permit the coverage tute of Pathology shall hold the rank of not and for other purposes; to the Committee on under social security of certain policemen Jess than brigadier general or rear admiral, Ways and Means. and policewomen in the city of Hammond, as the case may be, while so serving; to the By Mr. KARSTEN: La.; to the Committee on Ways :and Means. Committee on Armed Services. H.R. 3048. A blll to extend the time for H.R. 3065. A bill to amend the Internal By Mr. RIVERS of Alaska: making application for compensation for un­ Revenue Code of 1954 to provide that a por­ H.R. 3078. A bill to provide transportation used leave accumulated on September 1, 1946, tion of an individual's wages, salary, or other on Canadian vessels between ports in south­ by members or former members of the income shall be exempt from levy to enforce eastern Alaska, and between Hyder, Alaska, Armed Forces; to the Committee on Armed the payment of Federal taxes; to the Commit­ and other points in southeastern Alaska, and Services. tee on Ways and Means. between Hyder, Alaska, and other points in By Mr. LANE: H.R. 3066. A bill to amend the Social Se­ the United States outside Alaska, either di­ H.R. 3049. A b111 to modify the decrease curity Act and the Internal Revenue Code of rectly or via a foreign port, or for any part in group life insurance at age 65 or after 1954 to provide a special rule for the com­ of the transportation; to the Committee on retirement; to the Committee on Post Office putation of net earnings from self-employ­ Merchant Marine and Fisheries. 'nd Civil Service. ment by ministers and members of religious H.R. 3079. A blll to confer jurisdiction By Mr. LINDSAY: orders under the old-age, survivors, and dis­ .upon the Court of Claims to determine the H.R. 3050. A bill to supplement and re­ ability insurance system; to the Committee amounts due and owing and render judg­ vise the criminal laws prescribing restric­ on Ways and Means. ment upon the claims of certain employees tions against confitcts of interest applicable By Mr. MOULDER: of the Alaska Railroad for overtime work 'to the executive branch of the Government H.R. 3067. A bill to amend title 23 of the performed; to the Committee on the Judi­ of the United States, and for other pur­ United states Code entitled "Highways" as ciary. poses; to the Committee on the Judiciary. revised, codified, and enacted by Public Law H.R. 3080. A bill to provide for transfer­ By Mr. McMILLAN: 85-767, so as to provide for effective competi­ ring from the Secretary of the Navy to the H.R. 3051. A bill to repeal the excise tax tion in the construction of Federal-aid high.. Secretary of the Interior jurisdiction over ·on amounts paid for communication serv­ way systems; to the Committee on Public lands of the United States within the bound­ Ices and faciltties; to the Committee on Works. aries of Naval Petroleum Reserve No. 4, and Ways and Means. H.R. 3068. A bill to amend title II of the abolishing such naval petroleum reserves; to H.R. 3052. A bill to amend the act of .Social Security Act to provide that a woman the Committee .on Armed Services. June 22, 1948, as amended, relating to cer­ who is otherwise qualified may become en­ By Mr. RIVERS of South Carolina: tain areas within the Superior National titled to widow's insurance benefits without H.R. 3081. A bill to create an Assistant Sec­ Forest, in the State of Minnesota, and for regard to her age if she is permanently and retary of Defense for Reserve Affairs; to the other purposes; to the Committee on totally disabled; to the Committee on Ways Committee on Armed Services. Agriculture. and Means. H.R. 3082. A bill providing for the rank of By Mr. CLEM MILLER: By Mr. MULTER: certain officers in the Department of Defense; H.R. 3053 . . A bill to establish an effective H.R. 3069. A bill to provide for the District to the Committee on Armed Services. program to alleviate conditions of substan­ of Columbia an appointed Governor and sec­ By Mr. ROBERTS: tial and persistent unemployment and un­ retary, -and an elected legislative .. assembly H.R. 3083. A bill to amend the act of July deremployment in certain economically de­ and nonvoting Delegate to the House of 14, 1955, relating to air pollution control, so pressed areas; to the Committee on Banking .Representatives, and for other purposes; to as to authorize the appropriation of such and Currency. the Committee on the District of Columbia. sums as may be necessary to carry out its pro­ 'By Mr. MONAGAN: By Mr. NIX: visions, without limitation as to fiscal years; H.R. 3054. A bill to authorize construc­ H.R. 3070. A bill to establish an effective to the Committee on Interstate and Foreign tion of the Ansonia-Derby local protection program to alleviate conditions of substan­ Commerce. project, Naugatuck River, Conn.; to the tial and persistent unemployment and H.R. 3084. A bill to provide for the credit­ Committee on Public Works. underemployment in certain economically ing to the civil service retirement and dis­ H.R. 3055. A bill relating to the power of depressed areas; to the Committee on Bank­ ability fund, at the option of employees, of the States to impose use tax assessments ing and Currency. accumulated and accrued annual leave for with respect to sales in interstate com­ By Mrs. PFOST: purposes of providing additional annuity merce; to the Committee on the Judiciary. H.R. 3071. A bill to provide for the estab­ under the Civil Service Retirement Act; to By Mr. MORRISON: lishment of the Senior Citizens Service the Committee on Post Office and Civil H.R. 3056. A bill to provide for the con­ "Within the Department of Health, Education, Service. -struction of a new Federal post office building and Welfare; to authorize Federal grants to By Mr. ROGERS of Florida: in Baton Rouge, La.; to the Committee on assist in the development and operation of H.R. 3085. A bill to repeal the excise tax Public Works. studies and projects to help senior citizens; on amounts paid for communication services H.R. 3057. A bill to provide tor the con­ and for other purposes; to the Committee on and faciUties; to the Committee on Ways and struction of a new Federal post office building Education and Labor . Means. .in Slidell, La.; to the Committee on Public By Mr. REIFEL: By Mr. ROOSEVELT: .works. H.R. 3072. A b111 to direct the Secretary H.R. 3086. A blll to amend the Clayton Act H.R. 3058. A b111 to amend the Classifica­ of the Interior to establish a research pro­ as amended, to strengthen our competitive tion Act of 1949 to authorize the placement gram in order to determine means of im­ enterprise system by providing for competi­ in grade 18 of the general schedule of 20 po­ proving the conservation of game fish in tive acts, practices, and methods of competi­ sitions of hearing examiner in the Federal dam reservoirs; to the Committee on Mer­ tion and for other purposes; to the Com­ Trade Commission; to the Committee on Post .chant Marine and Fisheries. mittee on the Judiciary. Office and Civil Service. By Mr. REUSS: By Mr. ROUDEBUSH: H.R. 3059. A bill to amend section 2(h) of H.R. 3073. A b111 to amend title IV of the H.R. 3087. A bill to amend chapter 11 of the Civil Service Retirement Act with respect Social Security Act to authorize Federal title 38, United States Code, to provide a to employees of the agricultural stab111zation assistance, under the program of aid to de­ 20-percent increase in rates of disability and -conservation county committees, and for pendent chlldr~n. for_children whose father .compensation for service-connected disabili- 1961 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-· HOUSE 1193 ties incurred in armed conflict; to the Com­ By Mr. WILSON of California: By Mrs. DWYER: · mittee on Veterans' Affairs. H.J. Res. 159. Joint resolution authorizing H.R. 3106. A bill for the relief of Kestutis By Mr. SAYLOR: the establishment of National Zoo Week; to Petras Mlkaitis; to the Committee on the H.R. 3088. A bill to provide for a study the Committee on the Judiciary. Judiciary. by the Secretary of t~e Interior of strip­ By Mr. BOW: H.R. 3107. A bill for the relief of Alicia mining operations in the United States and H. Con. Res. 102. Concurrent resolution Kut Dixon; to the Committee on the Judi­ for a report to Congress of the results of that it is the sense of Congress that a sound ciary. such study, and for other purposes; to the dollar is the basis for future growth and By Mr. HALPERN: Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. security of the Nation; to the Committee on H.R. 3108. A bill for the relief of Sophie E. H.R. 3089. A blll to provide for the de­ Ways and Means. Cescolini; to the Committee on the Judiciary. velopment of practical means of producing H. Con. Res. 103. Concurrent resolution H.R. 3109. A bill for the relief of Mrs. water suitable for domestic, municipal, in­ relative to captive nations days; to the Com­ Myrsena Nestorides; to the Committee on the dustrial, agricultural, and other beneficial mittee on the Judiciary·. Judiciary. · uses from . mineralized and chemically By Mr. GARMATZ: H.R. 3110. A bill for the relief of Mrs. charged water; to the Committee on In­ H. Con. Res. 104. Concurrent resolution to · Eleonore Sidi; to the Committee on the - terior and Insular Affairs. establish a Joint Committee on a National Judiciary. By Mr. SISK: Fuels Study; to the Committee on Rules. By Mr. HARRISON of Wyoming: H.R. 3090. A bill to extend for 4 years By Mr. HALPERN: H.R. 3111. A bill for the relief of Kwan the temporary provisions of Public Laws H. Con. Res. 105. Concurrent resolution to Suck Park; to the Committee on the Judi- 815 and 874, 81st Congress, which relate to create a Joint Committee on a National Fuels ciary. Federal assistance in the construction and Study; to the Committee on Rules. By Mr. HEBERT: operation of schools in areas affected by By Mr. SCHERER: H.R. 3112. A bill for the relief of Mrs. Rosa. Federal activities; to the Committee on H . Con. Res. 106. Concurrent resolution de­ Perez Garcia de Covelo; to the Committee Education and Labor. claring the sense of the Congress that no on the Judiciary. By Mr. SLACK: further reductions in tariffs be made during By Mr. KARSTEN: H.R. 3091. A blll to amend section 103 (d) the life of the present Reciprocal Trade H.R. 3113. A bill for the relief of Carmine of title 23 of the United States Code so as to Agreements Act; to the Committee on Ways Vincenzo Mocciola; to the Committee on the authorize the construction of an additional and Means. Judiciary. 1,000 niiles of interstate highways to be con­ By Mr. STAGGERS: By Mr. KEARNS: structed in economically depressed areas; H. Con. Res. 107. Concurrent resolution to H.R. 3114. A blll to give proper recognition to the Committee on Public Works. create a Joint Committee on a National Fuels to the distinguished service of Maj. Gen. By Mr. SMITH of Virginia: Study; to the Committee on Rules. Howard McCrum Snyder; to the Committee H.R. 3092. A blll to amend section 1332(c) H. Con. Res.108. Concurrent resolution de­ on Armed Services. of title 28 of the United States Code, relat­ claring the sense of the Congress that no By Mrs. KELLY: ing to diversity of citizenship; to the Com­ further reductions in tariffs be made during H .R. 3115. A blll for the relief of Mrs. Irith mittee on the Judiciary. the life of the present Reciprocal Trade Ina Ablleah; to the Committee on the Ju­ H.R. 3093. A bill to amend section 2254 Agreements Act; to the Committee on Ways diciary. of title 28 of the United States Code in ref­ and Means. H.R. 3116. A bill for the relief of Sarah erence to applications for writs of habeas By Mr. CURTIS of Missouri: Laing; to the Committee on the Judiciary. H. Res. 122. Resolution to create a Com­ corpus by persons in custody pursuant to By Mr. LANGEN: the judgment of a State's court; to the COm­ mittee for Small Unions; to the Committee on Rules. H.R. 3117. A bill for the relief of Woo You mittee on the Judiciary. Lyn, also known as Hom You Fong and Lyn H.R. 3094. A blll to amend section 3401 of By Mr. HAGEN of California: H. Res. 123. Resolution expressing the sense Fong Y. Hom; to the Committee on the Ju­ title 18, United States Code; to the Com­ diciary. mittee on the Judiciary. of the House of Representatives that the President should call a White House Confer­ By Mr. LINDS,AY: By Mr. STAGGERS: H.R. 3118. A blll for the relief of Dimltrakl H.R. 3095. A bill to amend the Tariff Act ence on Narcotics; to t:C.e Committee on the Judiciary. and Allki Efstatopoulos; to the Committee of 1930 and for other purposes; to the Com­ on the Judiciary. mittee on Ways and Means. By Mr. RHODES of Arizona: H. Res. 124. Resolution creating a select By Mr. MACHROWICZ: By Mr. WHITENER: H.R. 3119. A blll for the relief of Vincenzo H.R. 3096. A bill to amend title II of the committee to conduct a study of the fiscal organization and procedures of the Congress; Po!ifronio; to the Committee on the Judi- Social Security Act to provide a more realis­ ciary. tic definition of the term "disability" for to the Committee on Rules. purposes of entitlement to disability in­ By Mr. SMITH of Virginia: By Mrs. MAY: surance benefits and the disability freeze; H. Res.125. Resolution amending clause 2 H.R. 3120. A bill for the relief of Mrs. Shing to the Committee on Ways and Means. {a) of rule XI and clause 4 of rule XXI of Mel Hui; to the Committee on the Judiciary. By Mr. WIDNALL: the Rules of the House of Representatives; By Mr. MOOREHEAD of Ohio: H.R. 3097. A bill to amend section 46, title to the Committee on Rules. H .R. 3121. A bill for the relief of D. L. 18, United States Code, with respect to By Mr. WILSON of California: Tedrick; to the Committee oii the Judiciary. transportation of water-hyacinths and H. Res. 126. Resolution creating a select H.R. 3122. A bill for the relief of C. B. Bell; seeds; to the Committee on the Judiciary. committee to conduct a study of the fiscal to the Committee on the Judiciary. By Mr. WILSON of California: organization and procedures of the Congress; H.R. 3123. A bill for the relief of A. V. H.R. 3098. A bill to amend section 6 of to the Committee on Rules. Allen; to the Committee on the Judiciary. the act of August 24, 1912, with respect to H.R. 3124. A bill for . the relief of F. W. Caddes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. the recognition of organizations of em­ PRIVATE BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS ployees in the Federal civil service and By Mr. MORSE: postal employees; to the Committee on Post Under clause 1 of rule XXII, private H .R. 3125. A bill for the relief of Joao de Office and Civil Service. bills and resolutions were introduced and Freitas Ferreira de Vasconcelos; to the Com­ H.R. 3099. A bill authoriz'"lg the con­ severally referred as follows: mittee on the Judiciary. veyance of certain property in the city of By Mr. ALBERT: By Mr. MOSS: San Diego to the regents of t'IJ.e University H.R. 3100. A bill for the relief of Robert H.R. 3126. A bill for the relief of Rajlnder of California; to the Committee on Armed E. Hatridge; to the Committee on the Judi­ S. Bling; to the Committee on the Judiciary. Services. ciary. H .R. 3127. A bill for the relief of Amrik S. By Mr. BOW: By Mr. BUCKLEY: Warich; to the Committee on the Judiciary. H.J. Res. 156. Joint resolution proposing H.R. 3101. A bill for the relief of David By Mr. MOULDER: an amendment to the Constitution of the Riley, lieutenant colonel, U.S. Marine Corps; H.R. 3128. A bill for the relief of Col. Sam­ United States, relating to the legal effect to the Committee on the Judiciary. uel Hale; to the Committee on the Judiciary. of certain treaties and other international By Mr. CELLER: By Mr. MULTER: agreements; to the Committee on the Ju­ H.R. 3102. A bill for the relief of Emilia, H .R. 3129. A bill for the relief of Alfonso diciary. Guido, and Carlo Borsi; to the Committee on Giangrande; to the Committee on the Judi­ By Mr. HALPERN: the Judiciary. ciary. H .J. Res. 157. Joint resolution designat­ By Mr. CORBETT: By Mr. MURPHY: ing the week of October 9-15, 1961, as N!l.­ H.R. 3103. A bill for the relief of Mrs. P. H.R. 3130. A bill for the r elief of Maria tional American Guild of Variety Artists Gabor; to the Committee on the Judiciary. Loncarlc; to the Committee on the Judiciary. Week; to the Committee on the Judiciary. H.R. 3104. A bill for the relief of Mrs. Ger­ By Mr. O'NEILL: By Mr. MERROW: trude F. Moorhead; to the Committee on the H .R. 3131. A bill for the relief of Richard H.J. Res. 158. Joint resolution proposing Judiciary, C. Collins; to the Committee on the Judi­ an amendment to the Constitution prohibit­ By Mr. CURTIS of Missouri: ciary. ing a State from taxing certain income of a H.R. 3105. A blll for the relief of Christine By·Mr. REUSS: nonresident; to the Committee on the Judi­ Fahrenbruch, a i:ninor; to the Committee on H.R. 3132. A blll for the relief of Lucllle ciary. the Judiciary. Collins; to the Committee on the Judiciary. 1194 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD- HOUSE January 23 H.R. 3133. A bill for the relief of :Mrs. By Mr. TABER: By Mr. YOUNGER: Maria A. Schmoldt; to the Committee on H.R. 3139. A b111 for the relief of Georg H .R. 3147. A bill for the relief of Rudolf the Judiciary. Pu1fal; to the Committee on the Judiciary. Holtzer; to the Committee on the Judiciary. H.R. 3134. A bill for the relief of Alvin H.R. 3140. A bill for the relief of Najla By Mr. ZELENKO: B :trdin; to the Committee on the Judiciary. Malti, Hanna Malti, Fadwa Malti, Constantin H.R. 3135. A bill for the relief of Kurt Malti, and Marie Malti; to the Committee on H.R. 3148. A bill for the relief of Maddalena Sorge; to the Committee on the Judiciary. the Judiciary. Haas; to the Committee on the Judiciary. By Mr. RHODES of Arizona: H.R. 3141. A bill for the relief of Domenico H.R. 3149. A bill for the relief of Basil H .R. 3136. A bill for the relief of Louis M. Messina; to the Committee on the Judiciary. Manioudakis; to the Committee on the Judi­ Linxwiler; to the Committee on the Judi- H.R. 3142. A bill for the relief of Richard ciary. ciary. Pang; to the Committee on the Judiciary. By Mr. RIVERS of South Carolina: By Mr. RIVERS of South Carolina: H.R . 3143. A bill for the relief of Constanzo H.J. Res. 160. Joint resolution tendering H .R. 3137. A bill for the relief of Lt. Gen. Manes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. the thanks of Congress to General of the Verne J. McCaul; to the Committee on H.R. 3144. A bill for the relief of Mui Kim Army Douglas MacArthur and to Fleet Adm. Armed Services. Chen Liang; to the Committee on the Judi­ Chester W. Nimitz; and providing for the By Mr. STAGGERS: ciary. H .R. 3138. A bill providing for the Admin­ H .R. 3145. A bill for the relief of Carlo striking and presentation to General Mac­ istrator of General Services to convey cer­ Giordano; to the Committee on the Judiciary. ' Arthur and Fleet Admiral Nimitz of appro­ tain real property to the Morgantown Com­ By Mr. WIDNALL: priate gold medals in the name of the people munity Association; to the Committee on H.R. 3146. A bill for the relief of Jozef of the United States; to the Committee on Government Operations. Gromada; to the Committee on the Judiciary. Armed Services.

EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS

Failure of the Interstate Commerce Com­ trucking companies engaged in hauling Truck Carriers, Inc. The gist of these petroleum products. objections was the claim that the inves­ mission To Take Action Regarding On September 1 of last year I ex­ tigation would do no good and that the Tragic Grade Crossing Accidents tended my remarks regarding grade·­ gasoline truckers and shippers were tak­ crossing accidents which appeared in the ing care of the situation themselves. CONGRESSIONAL RECORD the following -This latest occurrence with nine more EXTENSION OF REMARKS day. I complained about the action of dead people proves how invalid those OF the ICC in rejecting for the third time arguments were. At the same time var­ HON. JAMES E. VAN ZANDT the request of the railway brotherhoods ious railroads had filed pleadings in sup­ for a general inves~igation by the ICC to port of the effort of their employees and OF PENNSYLVANIA determine what could and should be done joining in the request for a critical in­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to prevent these rail-highway grade­ quiry. Monday, January 23, 1961 crossing collisions with trucks hauling It is amazing that the Interstate Com­ gasoline and other dangerous commodi­ merce Commission denied the petition of Mr. VANZANDT. Mr. Speaker, I want ties. the railroad brotherhoods. Only 6 of the to call attention again to grade-crossing In my remarks I reviewed briefly the 11 Commissioners voted to take that ac­ accidents that result from what has been developments. I described the collision tion and 1 of that 6, only a few days termed an inexcusable disregard of duty on March 1, 1960, near Bakersfield, ago, was reappointed by President Eisen­ by the Interstate Commerce Commission. Calif., when a train hit a truck with hower. One other Commissioner voted I want to emphasize the tragic develop­ 7,000 gallons of petroleum, killing 14 to grant the petition and four Commis­ ments which may very well be the result people-11 of whom were passengers on sioners did not vote. of the failure of the Interstate Commerce the train. I mentioned the incident The brotherhoods promptly filed a re­ Commission to act. which occurred a few days later near quest for the ICC to reconsider its ac­ On the morning of January 17 one of Chanute, Kans., where a father and son, tion. That was filed in September and the crack trains of the Illinois Central engineer and fireman, were killed when the whole proceeding is still pending Railroad-the City of New Orleans-on an M-K-T locomotive hit a tank truck. I now 4 months later on that petition for its northbound journey to Chicago struck spoke of the two separate collisions in reconsideration. a tank truck carrying petroleum prod­ June of 1960 near Jacksonville, Fla., It should be remembered that Con­ ucts. Some say it was hauling a highly when five more men were cremated in gress has delegated to the Interstate dangerous commodity-butane. The ac­ the same way. In August of last year Commerce Commission-which is a so­ cident occurred within the limits of Mag­ near Birmingham, Ala., three of the train called arm of Congress-responsibility nolia, Miss., and resulted in the death by crew and the truckdriver followed the for the safety of operation of motor ve­ fire of at least nine people, including same route. hicles in interstate commerce. Having the engine crew and the truck driver, as I pointed out that the five brother­ acted on this subject we have probably well as others not directly involved in hoods of railroadmen who are engaged deprived the States and local authorities the collision. This collision was another in operating trains had filed with the of power to deal with such safety at least one to add to a longer list of occurrences Interstate Commerce Commission a pe­ as far as interstate commerce is con­ which are identical except a.s to detail. tition pleading with that body to con­ cerned. Whatever the truck was doing The accident has been scheduled by Di­ duct a general investigation of such col­ at Magnolia, Miss., January 17, it is vision 3 of the Interstate Commerce lisions to find out what the ICC could certainly an indisputable fact that the Commission for an investigation January and should do to prevent them. I men­ train was engaged in interstate com­ 31, 1961, at Robert E. Lee Hotel, Jackson, tioned the fact that similar petitions merce. Miss. previously filed by the same brother­ Mr. Speaker, a court in Portland, Mr. Speaker, this accident was bad hoods had been turned down by that Oreg., has since ruled that there is no enough. The relatives and friends of Commission. Then I pointed out that regulation over the safety of operation those who met this painful death will the ICC on August 15 made a decision of trucks, by State or national authori­ never forget the shock and horror of its again turning down the petition. How­ ties unless the operation is carried on occurrence. But the circumstance which ever, that decision was not announced for-hire. This is because some lawyer is appalling to me and which begins to until August 29, just a few days before has discovered a new loophole in the al­ engender righteous anger is the utter Congress was to adjourn. ready inadequate regulations of the ICC. failure over many months of the Inter­ In the meantime the ICC had received In my book, gasoline or butane is just as state Commerce Commission to take one objections to that · petition from two dangerous whether or not it is hauled step-to do any one special thing to presumably responsible bodies; namely, free of charge or for hire. However, the prevent such happenings. I am also the Central Committee on Highway ICC has failed to do one single thing to beginning to wonder about the attitude Transportation of the American Petro­ close that alleged loophole or even to of the petroleum industry and of those leum Institute and the National Tank see whether or not it actually exists.