1945 ·coNGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE 269 ·By Mr. HARLESS of Arizona:· tuted), against the United States, 1-lo. 34450; Resolved, That the Senate has heard with H. R. 1464. A bill for the relief of Leonard to the Committee on the Judiciary. profound sorrow the announcement of the ,Hutchings; to the Committee on Claims. By Mr. WALTER: death of Ron. JAMES F. O'CONNOR, late a . By Mr. HAVENNER: H. R. 1494. A bill to authorize the presen­ Representative from the State of Montana. H. R. 1465. A bill for the relief of the State tation of an appropriate medal to J, Edgar Resolved, That a committee of two Sena­ of California; to the Committee on Claims. Hoover; to the Committee on the Judiciary. tors be appointed by the President of the By Mr. HOBBS: Senate to join the committee appointed on H. R. 1466. A bill for the relief of William the part of the House ot: Representatives to H. Bibb; to the Committee on Claims. PETITIONS, ETC. attend the funeral of the deceased Repre­ H. R. 1467. A bill for the relief of Walter sentative. R. McKinney; to the Committee on Claims. Under clause 1 of rule XXII, petitions Resolved, That the Secretary communicate By Mr. HOLMES of washington: and papers were laid on the Clerk's desk these resolutions to the House of Representa­ H. R. 1468. A bill for the relief of Warrant and referred as follows: tives and transmit a copy thereof• to the Officer Wayne· C. Proper-; to the Committee on 19. By the SPEAKER: Petition of the Su­ family of the deceased. Claims. preme Lodge of the Or.der of Ahepa, Wash­ Resolved, That as a further mark of respect H. R. 1469. A bill for the relief of Cox Bros.; ington, D. C., endorsing the enactment of to the memory of the deceased the Senate do to the Committee on Claims. universal military service legislation and · re­ now adjourn. By Mr. JOHNSON of Indiana: questing the med~ation and active participa­ H. R. 1470. A bill granting a pension to tion of the Government of the United States The message also announced that; pur­ - Edward Morgan; to the Committee on Invalid of America in the negotiations now under suant to the provisions of the above reso­ Pensions. · way in Athens and in London to end the lution, the President of the Senate ap­ H. R. 1471. A bill for the relief of Nicholas present conflict in Greece; to the Committee pointed Mr. WHEELEi and Mr. MURRAY Sevaljevick, now known as Nicholas Horn­ on Military Affairs. members of the committee on the part of acky; to the ComnHttee on Military Affairs. 20. Also, petition of the American Legion, the Senate: H. R. 1472. A bill for the relief of B. B. Kings County, Department of New York, by Stringer; to the Committee on War Claims. Thomas F. Kilcourse, county adjutant, re­ PERMISSION TO ADDRESS THE HOUSE H. R. 1473. A bill granting a pension to questing consideration ,that action be taken Mr. MANSFIELD of Montana. Mr. Ernest Somers; to the Committee on Pen­ for the continuance of the Dies committee, · Speaker, I ask unanimous consent after sions. which has performed for the past.number of H. R. 1474. A bill for the relief of Isabell years valuable assistance in uncovering sub­ the completion of business today that I Shanks; to the Committee on Claims. versive elements as well as activities of sub­ inay be permitted to address the House H. R. 1475. A bill granting a pension to versive groups in our Government as well as for 1 hour to report to the House of Rep­ John Hannon; to the Committee on Pensions. in our country in general; to ~he Committee resentatives on my mission to China. By Mr. LANHAM: t on Rules. The SPEAKER. Is there objection to H. R. 1476. A bill for the relief of Mr. and the' request of the gentleman from Mon- Mrs. Edwin E. Harper; to the Committee on tana? · Claims. By Mr. McGEHEE: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES There was no objection. H. R. 1477. A bill for the relief of Mrs. J. Mr. FEIGHAN. Mr. Speaker, I ask W. McMurray, R. T. Latham, a; B. Cooper, TuESDAY, JANUARY 16, 1945 unanimous consent that I may address L. W. Pearson, and Billups Oil Co.; to ·the the House tomorrow for 20 minutes after Committee on Claims. ·· The House met at 12 o'clock noon, and the ·completion of other special orders H. R. 1478. A bill for the relief of Mrs. was· called to order by the Speaker. heretofore entered. Russell C. Allen and Molly Ann Allen; to the Committee on Claims. The Chaplain, Rev. James Shera Mont­ The SPEAKER. Is there objection to H. R. 1479. A bill for the relief of Axel A. gomery, D. D., offered the following the request of th~ ·gentleman from Ohio? Stromberg; to the Committee on Claims. prayer: / There was no. objection. H. R. 1480. A bill for the relief of the S. G. Mr. FEIGHAN. Mr. Speaker, I also Leoffier Operating Co. of Washington, D. C., Heavenly Father, help us to believe in the hand that never fails and see through ask unanimous consent that the gentle­ and for other purposes; to the Committee on man from Pennsylvania [Mr. WEiss] be . Claims. our severest losses our greater gains. H. R. 1481. A bill for the relief of R. W. Forgive the defects of .our spirits; speak permitted to address the House for 30 - Wood; to the Committee on Claims. ta us of a tender heart full of pity and minutes succeeding me. H. R. 1482. A bill for the relief of Sam grace; speak to us of integrity and of the The SPEAKER. Is there objection to Wadford; to the Committee on Claims. higher wisdom. Our calling is · full of the request of the gentleman from Ohio? H. R. 1483. A bill for the relief of Mrs. difficulty and we pray for Thy magnify­ There was no objectio:t;l. W. V. Justice; to the Committee on Claims. H. R. 1484. A bill for the relief of the ing presence that shall enable Thy EXTE~SION OF REMARKS Luckenbach Steamship Co., Inc.; to the . servants to resist temptation or: com­ Mr. PATMAN. Mr. Speaker, I ask Committee on Claims. promise. Inspire in us· a self-energy, an unanimous consent to extend my re­ H. R.1485. A bill for the relief of Henry B. inne1· freedom, a basic liberty by which Tucker-; to the Committee on Claims. we triumph over rude circumstances. marks in four instances in the RECORD H. R.1486. A bill for the relief of Sam D. Thou who art the Lord of the harvest, and include therein an extension on four Moak; to the Committee on Claims. the winds and the waters ·are in Thine subjects and certain statement,s and ex­ H. R. 1487. A bill for the· relief of Clifton hands; do Thou enable us to measure cerpts. L. Holmes; to the Committee on Claims. ourselves by Thy standards. Thou art The SPEAKER. Is there objection to By Mr. PETERSON of Florida: the request of the gentleman from H. R. 1488. A bill for the relief of Austin evermore gloriously able and _willing to succor those who are weak and sinful. Texas? Bruce Bowan; to the Committee on Clail;ns. There was no objection. By Mr. SCHWABE of Missouri: ·Deep in our breasts where the tides of .. H. R.1489. A bill for the relief of Harold B. emotion ebb and flow, where the might PERMISSION TO ADDRESS THE.HOUSE Alden and Walter E. Strohm; to the Commit- of the good is struggling to live, 0 give Mr. PATMAN. Mr. Speaker, I ask tee on Claims. · us power to build a fortress of defense By Mr. SHEPPARQ: unanimous consent to address the House and undergird our best understanding. tomorrow for 30 minutes after the com­ H. R. 1490. A bill awarding a Distinguished We pray that these days we may gage by Service Cross to To~ Siminoff, veteran of the pletion of other special orders. Philippine Insurrection; to the Committee our wisdom, our sense of duty, and our The SPEAKER. Is there objection to · on Military Affairs. unwavering loyalty all that has made the request of the gentleman from By Mr. SLAUGHTER: our country memorable, and Thine shall Texas? H.R.1491: A bill for the relief of Albert P. be the praise. In the name of Him who There was no objection. Dunbar; to the Committee on Military is the. light of 'the world.' Amen. EXTENSION OF REMARKS Affairs. The Journal of the proceedings of yes­ H. R. 1492. A bill for the relief of Florence terday was read and approved. Mr. BARTLETT. Mr. Speaker, I ask J. Sypert, administratrix, of the estate of unanimous consent to extend my own re­ Leona Conner Childers; to the Committee on MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE marks in the RECORD and include therein Claims. • H. R. 1493. A bill conferring jurisdiction A message from the Senate, by Mr. a newspaper article. · upon the Court of Claims to reopen and read­ Carrell, one of its clerks, announced that The SPEAKER. Is there objection to judicata the eminent-domain case of John the Senate had adopted the follbwing the request of the Delegate frorri Alaska? w. Parish, trustee (Jo~m H. Bexten, substi- resolution (S. Res. 34) :. There was no objection. 270 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE JANUA'RY 16 · Mr. HARLESS of Arizona. Mr. Speak­ EXTENSION OF REMARKS The SPEAKER. ·Is there objection to er, I ask unanimous consent to extend my Mr.