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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Friday, May 2. 1941

The House met at 12 o'clock noon.

The Chaplain, Rev. James Shera Mont- gomery. D. D.. offered the following prayer:

Our Father's God. a refuge for all the oppressed, to Thee we lift our hearts in prayer. Impress us that whatsoever a man soweth that shall he also reap; every seed brings forth its kind. Mistrust be- gets mistrust, jealousy reveals jealousy, confidence inspires confidence, and love bears its heavenly fruitage of love, the divinest virtue of the human soul. Even the aggressive assault of hate floats away on the crest of the foimtain of love. Blessed Lord, as we walk the streets of life, enable us to follow in these ways, sustained and guided by the spirit of the Master, believing that the good in others floods cur being with light and help. In- spire us to dwell in the unity of peace and confidence, casting aside everything that offends, transforming weakness into power and selfishness into cooperation. Breathe upon our Land the surge of com- puisicn, of fortitude, of temperance, mak- ing us a country of God-fearing and man- loving citizens. O Tliou Christ, how itrong, how sovereign the manhood that breathes Thy spirit, whose hand was gloved with tenderness to wipe away the publican's tears and strong enough to amite the rtiarlsee's self-righteousness. Wilt Thou hasten the day when injustice shall no more prevail, when mercy, truth, and the spirit of brotherhood shall every- where abound. Be Thou a providence manifesting mercy in abundance to Thy children. Through Christ. Amen.

The Journal of the proceedings of yes- terday was read and approved,

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

A message from the Senate, by Mr. Baldridge, one of its clerks, announced that the Senate had passed without amendment bills and a joint resolution of the House of the following titles:

H. R 59. An act for the relief of special tax school districts Nos. 2. 3. 4. and 6. Broward County. Pta ;

H. R. 198. An act tor the relief of WlUlam O. Sullivan:

H R 224. An act for the relief of Antone and Mary Llpka:

H.R.438. An act for the relief of Hughey Parsley;

H. R. 701. An act for the relief of the Allen- tovn Airport Corporation; LXXXVn 223

H. R. 1824. An act to authorize the con- struction of a bridge across the Ohio River at or near Cannelton, Perry County. Ind.;

H. R. 2006. An act for the relief of Ben Torlan and Joe J. McDonald;

H. R. 2684. An act granting the consent of Congress to the Highway Department of Davidson County, of the State of Tennessee, to construct, maintain, and operate a free highway bridge across Cumberland River at a point approximately 1% miles below Clees Ferry, connecting a belt-line highway in Davidson County, State of Tennessee. Icnown as the Old Hickory Boulevard;

H. R.2766. An act to extend the times for commencing and completing the construction of a bridge across the St. Louis River at or near the city of Duluth, Minn., and the city of Superior. Wis , and to amend the act of August 7. 1939. as amended, and for other purposes;

H. R.2829. An act to extend the times for commencing and completing the construc- tion of a bridge across the Susquehanna River at or near the city of Harrlfburg. Pa.;

H. R. 2830. An act to extend the times for commencing and completing the construction of a bridge across the Susequehanna River at or near the city of Mlddletown, Pa ;

H R. 3066. An act to amend an act to pro- vide for a Union Railroad Station in the Dis- trict of Columbia, and for other purposes;

H.R 3209. An act for the relief of Mary

Fortune;

H.R. 3394. An act to authorize the Attorney General to grant easements to States over lands belonging to the tJnlted States under bis supervision and control;

H. R. 3682. An act granting the consent of Congress to the ccnunlssloners of Mahoning County. Ohio, to reconstruct, maintain, and operate a free highway bridge across the Ma- honing River m the village of LowellvUle, Mahoning County. Ohio;

H. R. 3835. An act to exempt from Internal- revenue taxes, on tlie basis of reciprocity, articles imported by consular officers and em- ployees of foreign states for their personal or official use;

H. R. 3869 An act to authorize the furnish- ing of steam from the Central Heating Plant to the District of Columbia;

H.R. 3974. An act to authorize the Admin- istrator of the Federal Security Agency to adopt an official seal, and for other purpcses; H. R. 4036. An act to amend the D strict of Columbia Motor Vehicle Financial Responsi- bility Act, approved May 3, 1935;

H R. 4057. An act to authorize the Federal Security Administrator to accept gifts for the Freedmcn's Hospital and to provide for the administration of such gifts;

H.R 4063. An act to confer Jurisdiction upon the Court of Claims to hear, determine, and render Judgment upon the claim of Her- bert M. Gregory;

H. R. 4065. An act for the relief of Martin F. Getttngs:

H.R. 4083. An act to enlarge the powers of the property clerk of the Police Department of the District of Columbia to dispose of property coming mto his possession;

H. R. 4221. An act for the relief of Charlotte E. Hunter;

H.R. 4239. An act to carry to the surpltis fund of the Treasury certain trust funds de- rived from compensating taxes collected pur- suant to section 15 (e) of title I of the act of May 12, 1933 (48 Stat. 40), as amended, upon certain articles coming Into the tJnlted States; and

H.J. Res. 145. Joint resolution authorizing the Federal Security Administrator to permit the American Red Cross to construct needed recreational buildings on the St. Elizabeths Hospital reservation.

The message also announced that the Senate had adopted the following reso- lution :

Senate Resolution 108.

Resolved, That the Senate has heard with profound sorrow the announcement of the death of Hon. Alonzo Dillard Folcek, late a Representative from the State of North Carolina.

Resolved. That a committee of two Sena- tors be appointed by the Vice President to Join the committee appointed on the part cf the House of RepresenUtives to attend the funeral of the deceased Representative.

Resolved, That the Secretary communicate these resolutions to the House of Representa- tives and transmit a copy thereof to the family of the deceased.

Resolved. That, as a further mark of respect to the memory of the deceased Repre- sentative, the Senate do now adjourn untU Monday next.

The message also announced that pur- suant to the provisions of the above reso- lution the Presiding Officer had appointed Mr. Bailey and Mr. RtYMOLDa members of said committee on the part of the Senate.

The message also aimounced that the Senate had passed bills and joint resolu- tions of the foUowing titles, in which the concurrence of the House is requested:

S. 176. An act for the relief of William T. J. Ryan;

8.255. An act for the relief of Augtist R.

Ltindstrom:

S. 5§3. An act for the relief of MaJ. Harold Sorenson; 'N

S. 702. An act to Increase the number oX cadets allowed at the United States MlliUry Academy from the District of Columbia;

5. 774. An act to authorize the Pennsyl- vania Railroad Co., by means of an underpasa, to cross New York Avenue NE.. to extend, construct, maintain, and operate certain in- dustrial Bide tracks, and for other purposes:

8. 853. An act for the relief of Prank and Paulina Rubleln and Mrs. Ethel Bowers;

6. 916. An act authorizing the Secretary ol War to grant a revocable license to Guy A. Thompson, trustee. Missouri Pacific Railroad Co., and successors in interest, to maintain certain raUroad trackage and station facilities on Jefferson Barracks MUltary Reservation;

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8. 961. An act to extend the times for com- meuclng and completing the construction of a bridge across the Mississippi River at or near Friar Point. Miss., and Helena. Ark.;

8. 972. An act for the relief of John H. Bal- mat, Jr.;

8. 1040. An act for the relief of Claude W. LAfialle and the Dauterlve Hospital:

8. 1045. An act to Increase the earnings of the United States Government life-insurance ^und and the national service life-insurance fund by expediting the investment of the moneys thereof, and for other purposes;

8. 1060. An act to extend the 6 months' death gratuity benefits, now paid only to dependents of officers and enlisted men of the Regular Army, to dependents of all offi- cers, warrant officers, and enlisted men of the Army of the United States who die in lino of duty while In active military service of the United SUtes;

8. 1147. An act to revive and reenact the act entitled "An act authorizing the village of Cassville. Wis., or its assigns, to construct, maintain, and operate a toll bridge across the Mississippi River at or near Cassville. Wis., •nd to a place at or near the village of Outtenberg. Iowa," approved August 7. 1939:

S. 1223. An act to extend the times for eoaunencing and completing the construction of a bridge across or tunnel under the Pa- tapaco River at Baltimore. Md.: and a bridge across the Chesapeake Bay from a point at or near Millers Island. Baltimore County. Md., to a point at or near Tolchester, Kent County, Md.. or a bridge across or tunnel under Chesapeake Bay, or a combined bridge and tunnel, from a point at or near Annapolis, Anne Anmdel Coimty, Md.. to a point on Kent Island. Md.;

8. 1226. An act to extend the times for commencing and completing the construc- tlon of a bridge across the Columbia River at Astoria. Clatsop County, Oreg.;

8. 1246. An act to amend section 2 of the act of April 3. 1939 (53 Stat. 556). so as to make its provisions applicable to personnel Of all components of the Army of the United BUtes;

8. 1348. An act for the relief 6f J. M.

Bwlnney;

S. 1352. An act conferring Jurisdiction upon the Coxirt of Claims to hear, determine, and render judgment on the claim of R. Brin- akeUe and Charlie Melcher;

8. 1390. An act to amend section 508 (d) Of the Federal Crop Insurance Act, as amended;

S.J. Res. 1. Joint resolution directing the Comptroller General to readjust the account between the United States and the State of Vermont;

8. J. Res. 23. Joint resolution to amend Public Law No. 861. Seventy-sixth Congress. approved October 17. 1940. an act to promote and strengthen the national defense by auspendlng enforcement of certain civil lla- bllltiea of certain persons serving in the Military and Naval Establishments. Including the Coast Guard: and

8. J. Res. 29. Joint resolution for the relief of South Dakota Wheat Growers Association Inc.

The message also announced that the Senate had passed, with amendments in which the concurrence of the House is requested, bills of the House of the fol- lowing titles:

H. R. 694. An act for the relief of the Pair- child Aerial Surveys, Inc.;

H. R. 3827. An act for the relief of Mrs Clyde Thatcher and her two minor children Marjorle Thatcher and Bobby Thatcher; and

H. R. 3828. An act for the relief of So- phranla Holmea.

The message also announced that the Senate agrees to the report of the com- mittee of conference on the disagreeing votes of the two Hcuocs on the amend-

ments of the Senate to the bill (H. R. 3981) entitled "An act making appro- priations for the Navy Department and the naval service for the fiscal year end- ing June 30, 1942, and for other pur- poses."

ADJOURNMENT OVER

Mr. COOPER. Mr. Speaker. I ask unanimous consent that when the House adjourns today it adjourn to meet on Monday next.

The SPEAKER. Is there objection to the request of the gentleman from Ten- nessee?

There was no objection.

ACQUISITION OF DOMESTIC OR FOREIGN MERCHANT VESSELS

Mr. SABATH, from the Committee on Rules, submitted the following privileged report, which was referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed: House Resolution 193 Resolved. That upon the adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to move that the House resolve itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for the consideration of the bill (H. R. 4466) tc authorize the acquisition by the United States of title to or the use of domestic or foreign merchant vessels for urgent needs of commerce and national defense, and for other purposes. That after general debate, which shall be confined to the bill and con- tinue not to exceed 3 hours, to be equally di- vided and controlled by the chairman and ranking minority member of the Committee on the Merchant Marine and Fisheries, the bill shall be read for amendment under the 6-minute rule. It shall be in order to con- sider without the Intervention of any point of order section 2. the last sentence of sec- tion 3 (a), the next to the last sentence of section 3 (b), and the last sentence of section 4 of the bill. At the conclusion of such con- sideration the Committee shall rise and re- port the bill to the House with such amend- ments as may have been adopted, and the previous question shall be considered as or- i dered on the bill and amendments thereto to final passage without Interve/iing motion except one motion to recommit.

AMENDMENT OF NATIONAL DEFENSE ACT

Mr. SABATH. from the Committee on Rules, submitted the following privileged report, which was referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed:

House Resolution 189 Resolved. That Immediately upon the adop- tion of this resolution it shall be in order to move that the House resolve itself into the Committee of the Whole Houae on the state of the Union for the consideration of H. R. 4534. a bill to amend the act approved June 28. 1940. entitled 'An act to expedite the na- tional defens3. and for other purposes," in order to extend the power to establish priori- ties and allocate material. That after gen- eral debate, which shaU be confined to the bill and shall continue not to exceed 1 hour, to be equally divided and controlled by the chairman and ranking minority member of the Committee on Naval Affairs, the bill shall be read for amendment under the 5-mlnute rule. At thj conclusion of the reading of the bill for amendment the Committee shall rise and report the same to the House with such amendments as may have been adopted and the previous question shaU be considered as ordered on the bill and amendments thereto to final passage without intervening motion except one motion to recommit. PERMISSION TO ADDRESS THE HOUSE

Mr. HALLECK. Mr. Speaker. I ask unanimous consent that on Monday

next, after the reading of the Journal and the disposition of matters on the Speaker's table and the legislative pro- gram of the day, I may be permitted to address the House for 20 minutes.

The SPEAKER. Is there objection to the request of the gentleman from In- diana?

There was no objection.

THE LATE ARNO B. CAMMERER

Mr. SCRUGHAM. Mr. Speaker. I ask unanimous consent to address the House for 1 minute.

The SPEAKER. Is there objection to the request of the gentleman from Ne- vada? There was no objection. Mr. SCRUGHAM. Mr. Speaker, it Is with great sadness that I note the death of Arno B. Cammerer, of the National Park Service. He died early Wednesday at his home at Arlington, Va.. from coronary thrombosis, contracted in the line of duty.

Mr. Cammerer has served the Federal Government long and honorably. Most of you knew him as Director of the Na- tional Park Service, a post which he held with distinction from 1933 to 1940. He was relieved of the onerous duties of that position in 1940. at his own request, for reasons of health— some months after he suffered his first heart attack. The Service continued to have the benefit of his wealth of experience, however, as he was appointed regional director of re- gion 1, covering the eastern portion of the United States. Although his official headquarters under this new assignment were in Richmond. Va.. he spent much time at the Washington headquarters, assisting his friend and successor, Mr. Newton B. Drury. on special problems. Mr. Cammerer entered National Park Service work in 1919 as Assistant Direc- tor. For the previous 10 years he served with the National Commission of Fine Arts, and was connected with numerous memorial commissions in the District of Columbia. His career was one of serv- ice to the Federal Government, to the public, and to humanity generally.

It was my proud privilege to know Arno B. Cammerer personally and well. I traveled with him; I worked with him on appropriations and other problems of the National Park Service. I say whole- heartedly that I never knew a more gen- erous person, a finer or more self-sacri- ficing public ofBclal, cr a warmer or truer friend.

Mr. Cammerer served as Director through the period of greatest expan- sion in the history of the National Park Service. He was appointed on August 10.»1933, just as the Service took over its enlarged duties under President Roosevelt's first reorganization plan. Previous to that enlargement the Na- tional Park System consisted of 63 areas On August 10, 1933. with the transfer from the War Department and the De- partment of Agriculture of other Federal Park areas, the park system totaled 128 areas. Also added to Service responsi- bilities were the EUpervision of the Na- tional Capital parks, the administration and control of most of the public build- ings In Washington, and membership In a number of important commissions con-

nected with the welfare of the District Of Columbia. Added to that were the

responsibilities connected with the Initia- tion and growth of the Civilian Conserva- tion Corps. Public Works, and other emergency activities that could afford employment within the national parks. Although with a curtaUed civil-service staff. Mr. Cammerer and the Service generally gladly cooperated in every way possible in providing emergency work.

One of Mr. Cammerer's greatest con- tributions to park work was that his enthusiasm inspired others to assist park establishment and development through donations of time and funds. The Great Smcky MounUins National Park is a lasting memorial to him. as is the Shenandoah. For Iwth of these he was Instrumental in securing major contribu- tions of funds. Of late he had been working vigorously on the consummation of the Mammoth Cave National Park, which, thanks largely to his efforts, will soon assume full park status. I learned from the National Park Service that he had planned to leave for Kentucky on the day he died to push along this important project.

So completely did Mr. Cammerer de- vote his energies and activities to the FWeral service that he displayed almost superhuman ability to work incredibly long hours. But inevitably and insid- iously his health was sapped; his physi- cians warned of dangers ahead, but to him the National Park Service, the pub- lic welfare, came first. He felt, in the words of the courageous stagecraft, that "the show must go on."

The National Park Service and his friends in Congress. I know, join me in the solemn assurance that the work will continue to go on, Just as he would have Wished.

EXTENSION OF REMARKS

Mr. MCGREGOR. Mr. Speaker. I ask unanimous consent to extend my own re- marks in the Record.

The SPEAKER. Is there objection to the request of the gentleman from Ohio?

There was no objection.

Mr. SPRINGER. Mr. Speaker. I ask unanimous consent to extend my own re- marks in the Record and to include therein a brief table.

The SPEAKER. Is there objection to the request of the gentleman from In- diana?

There was no objection.

Mr. SOUTH. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent to extend my own remarks in the Record and to include therein a beautiful and fitting tribute recently paid by my colleague the gen- tleman from Texas I Hon. Pfitz Lanham] to the late Honorable Morris Sheppard.

The SPEAKER. Is there objection to the request of the gentleman from Texas?

There was no objection.

Mr. DAVIS of Teimessee. Mr. Speak- er. I ask unanimous consent to extend my own remarks in the Appendix of the Record and to include therein a radio speech I made yesterday.

The SPEAKER. Is there objection to the request of the gentleman from Ten- nessee?

There was no objection.

Mr. SAUTHOFF. Mr. Speaker. I ask unanimous consent to extend my own re- marks in the Record.

The SPEAKER. Is there objection to the request of the gentleman from Wis- consin?

There was no objection,

Mr. RICH. Mr. Speaker. I ask unani- mous consent that I may extend my re- marks in the Record by the insertion of a statement made by the President of the United SUtes at Philadelphia, October 23. 1940. '

The SPEAKER. Is there objection?

There was no objection.

STEPS TOWARD WAR

Mr. RICH. Mr. Speaker, I ask unani- mous consent to address the House for 1 minute and to extend my remarks.

The SPEAKER. Is there objection?

There was no objection.

Mr. RICH. Mr. Speaker, I was very much interested to see In the newspaper a statement made by the administration spokesman. Senator Guffey. relative to convoying, and I shall quote from the statement of the President of the United States in his precampaign election promises:

I repeat again that I stand on the platform of cur party. We will not participate in for- eign wars, we will not send ovu- Army and Navy or our air forces to fight in foreign lands outside of the Americas except In case of attack.

Now the President Is going to do just what Joe Guffey says, by sending our naval forces across the waters, and they are going to be attacked: and if they are attacked, then we are in the war; arjd then where are we? Then we will have to fight a battle in Europe or Asia, and when we do that we will be doUig Just what? the President promised the Ameri- can people he would not do. I say that we ought to stay at home and attend to our own business.

The SPEAKER. The time of the gen- tleman from Pennsylvania has expired.

RHODE ISLAND DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE

Mr. FORAND. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent to address the House for 1 minute and extend my remarks in the Record.

The SPEAKER. Is there objection?

There was no objection.

[Mr. FORAND addressed the House. His remarks appear in the Appendix of the Record.]

EXTENSION OF REMARKS

Mr. TENEROWICZ. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent to extend my re- marks In the Record by Including a speech made by His Holiness, Pope Pius Xn.

The SPEAKER. Is there objection?

There was no objection.

Mr. HILL of Colorado. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent to extend my re- marks In the Record on the American sugar market.

The SPEAKER. Is there objection?

There was no objection.

Mr. PETERSON of Florida. Mr. Speaker. I ask unanimous consent to ex- tend my remarks in the Record by the Inclusion of an address by our colleague the gentleman from Arkansas IMr.

Ellis] at the State convention of Young Democratic Clubs in Florida.

The SPEAKER. Is there objection?

There was no objection.

Mr. BECKWORTH. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent to extend my re- marks in the Record and include some information which came from the State Department in respect to immigration. The matter referred to exceeds the limit, but notwithstanding that I ask unani- mous consent that It may be included in the Record.

The SPEAKER. Is there objection?

There was no objection.

Mr. YOUNGDAHL. Mr. Speaker. I ask imanimous consent to extend my remarks In the Record by the insertion of a reso- lution of the Minneapolis conference of the Augustana Synod of St. Paul. Minn., consisting of Lutheran pastors and lay- men.

The SPEAKER. Is there objection?

There was no objection.

Mr. LELAND M. FORD. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent to extend my remarks in the Record by the insertion of a letter addressed to me by a constituent showing the wages paid plasterers, and so forth.

The SPEAKER. Is there objection?

There was no objection.

THE BRIDGES TRIALS

Mr. LELAND M. FORD. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent to extend my remarks in the Record by the insertion of an editorial from the Santa Monica Out- look, and to address the House for 1 minute.

The SPEAKER. Is there objection?

There was no objection.

Mr. LELAND M. FORD. Mr. Speaker, I am having inserted in the Record an editorial from the Santa Monica Outlook of April 28 on the contrast in the trials of Harry Bridges. I read a paragraph or two from that editorial:

It is a most remarkable reflection on Madam Perkins, of the Labor Department, and her Dean Landis investigation of Harry Bridges that it failed to bring to light the overwhelming evidence of Bridges' connec- tion with the Communists which is available in the present trial. The facta existed then as now. but no thorough effort was made to secure them. Not until the Justice De- partment turned loose the F. B. I. on the Inqtilry were they broxight to publlo knowledge.

I think Members should read this edi- torial because it will throw a great deal of light on the different types of trials being had.

The SPEAKER. The time of the gen- tleman from California has expired. THE FLORIDA SHIP CANAL

Mr. YOUNG. Mr. Speaker. I ask unanimous consent to address the Houso for 1 minute.

The SPEAKER. Is there objection?

There was no objection.

Mr. YOUNG. Mr. Speaker, the Flor- ida ship canal project apparently will again come belore the House of Repre- sentatives. It Is surprising to me that the Rivers and Harbors Committee voted out thia proposal. It is high time, par- ticularly in this period of grave national emergency, that we give scrupulous at- tention and the greatest consideration to

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the American taxpayer. The American taxpayer must not be the forgotten man. It is my Judgment that national-defense projects must go forward and that proj- ects involving huge expenditures such as the Florida ship canal and the St. Law- rence seaway project had better be left for consideration when happier times return.

Many Congressmen who In normal times would favor the St. Lawrence sea- way project oppose this at the present time. ITiere is so much opposition to this proposal that In my judgment it may not even be considered during this session of Congress. All of our efforts and re- sources should be directed toward the defense of this Nation. We are in deep water, and our Republic and our way of life was never menaced as it is at this moment. Therefore, labor, materials, and taxpayers' money required for de- fense purposes should not be diverted for any project which cannot be completed In time to help us during the present emergency. The burden of proof is on the proponents to convince me that I should support this St. Lawrence seaway proposal, and my present view is adverse to the Florida ship canal. At no time in the history of Canada and the United States has the feeling been as friendly and the desire for mutual aid as great as now. The benefits of additional electri- cal power and the advantages of this St. Lawrence project in making Great Lakes cities ocean seaports are obvious, but we must subordinate matters of the sort for the time being until the return of normal times. I am studying this entire matter and shall continue to do so in the effort to reach a proper conclusion if and when this important proposal is presented to the House of Representatives for debate and vote. I propose to be present throughout the debate to learn all I can concerning the proposal. [Applause. 1

CONVOYS

Mr. PADDIS. Mr. Speaker. I ask unanimous consent to proceed for 1 minute.

The SPEAKER. Is there objection?

There was no objection.

Mr. FADDIS. Mr. Speaker, when my colleague the gentleman from Pennsylva- nia I Mr. Rich] makes the statement that Senator Ovmr. in speaking for convoys, speaks as the administration's spokesman. I am sure the gentleman knows very little of what he is talk- ing about. Certainly any man in either the House or the Senate can apeak to the Nation at this time in its history in favor of conveys, and honestly believe that that Is a good policy. When Senator Guffey so courageously speaks, he speaks as Senator from the State of Pennsylvania. It is my belief that by far the majority of the people of the State of Pennsylvania are in favor of all-out as- ■Ittance to Great Britain to the extent of angling her to emerge from this conflict ▼ictorious. I also believe that they are in favor of convoying in order to insure the •afe arrival of the commodiUes pur- chased with the taxes which they wiU pay toward the support of the lease-lend program. [Applause.J

INCREASED PRODUCTION

Mr. CASEY of Massachusetts. Mr. Speaker. I ask unanimous consent to ad- dress the House for 1 minute.

The SPEAKER. Is there objection?

There was no objection.

Mr. CASEY of Massachusetts, Mr. Speaker, I think the one thing that Hitler fears most is the power of American in- dustry to produce. To the casual ob- server of the headlines in the newspapers and even to the casual observer in the galleries listening to Congressmen's speeches about strikes and threats of strikes, it would seem that the machinery of production has stalled and stopped. I think that threat has been given a dis- proportionate publicity. The Business Week Index, in its last publication, shows production at an all-time high. Its index figure is 144.8. The steel industry is op- erating at 99.8 percent capacity. The United States Steel had the best quarter since 1929. making a net profit for the quarter ending March 31 of $38,559,995. This shows that business is actually op- erating at the peak of efficiency and mak- ing real profits. Now it is obvious that Industry is not tied up by labor disputes. The great majority of management and labor are cooperating to the extent that our defense program is going ahead, and going ahead in high-gear speed. It is not stalled. [Applause.]

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EXTENSION OP REMARKS

Mr. MICHENER. Mr. Speaker. I ask unanimous consent to extend my remarks in the Record and include therein an address made recently at Waterbury, Conn., by the gentleman from Massa- chusetts [Mr. Martin].

The SPEAKER. Without objection, it Is so ordered.

There was no objection.

Mr. LAMBERTSON. Mr. Speaker. I ask unanimous consent to extend my own remarks in the Record.

The SPEAKER. Without objection, It is so ordered.

There was no objection.

CONVOYS

Mr. LAMBERTSON. Mr. Speaker. I ask unanimous consent to address the House for 1 minute.

The SPEAKER. Is there objection?

There was no objection.

Mr. LAMBERTSON. Mr. Speaker, I want to read a letter addressed to the President of the United States by a dis- tinguished constituent of mine, an able lawyer, an ex-service man. and an ex- service legislator:

ApRit 27, 1941. Hon. PsANKLiN D. RcosivrLT,

President of the United States.

Waahington, D. C.

Dear Ma. Psxsxdcnt: I hope you will realat British pressure to send convoys, as It would be the last step In drawing us Into another futile European war.

The people are becoming Incensed at patri- otic Americans being referred to as copper- heads or fellow travelers. Such name call- ers probably would not heslUte to call George Washington a copperhead or fellow traveler, as he too advised against being lead astray by a strong antipathy for one nation and excessive sympathy for another and advised

against being drawn Into a Zhiropean war by the propaganda of the favorite nation.

I am as strong as anyone In favor of pre- paredness for the defense of this Nation, but I am not In favor of dtsslpatlng our strength In the defense of nations abroad. If we get into this war our democracy will be loet in Its aftermath.

Respectfully yours,

O. P. Mat.

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EXTENSION OP REMARKS

Mr. KEFAUVER. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent to extend my re- marks and include two brief editorials.

The SPEAKER. Is there objection?

There was no objection.

Mr. KILDAY. Mr. Speaker. I ask unanimous ronsent to extend my remarks and include an outline of the objects of the Veterans' Association.

The SPEAKER. Without objection, It Is .so ordered.

There was no objection.

Mr. SABATH. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent to extend my remarks in the Record and Include therein an edi- torial from the Chicago Times.

The SPEAKER. Without obJecUon. It is so ordered.

There was no objection.

HOUSING IN THE DISTRICT OP COLUMBIA

Mr. SABATH. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent to address the House for 1 minute. The SPEAKER. Is there objection? There was no objection. Mr. SABATH. Mr. Speaker. I desire to call attention to the deplorable situa- tion with which we are all familiar, namely, the housing condition in the Dis- trict of Columbia, where Members of Congress cannot find proper quarters in which to reside, to say nothing about the thousands of employees and visitors who come here, some of whom already are obhged to sleep in their automobiles or find food and lodging away out some- where in the country. This situation arises because of the overcrowded condi- tion of Washington hotels, rooming houses, and restaurants.

I feel it is absolutely necessary that- somethlng should be done and that we should transfer some of the Departments to localities where they can better be taken care of. [Applause.]

Mr. Speaker, so there may be no mis- understanding, let me say that I am not suggesting that the Capital of the United States be moved, but I do feel that due to the terrific overcrowding here we should move some departments to a more centrally located city, like Chicago, where more favorable housing and living condi- tions obtain, with plenty of vacant ofBce buildings, and where, within a short space of time, new buildings could be constructed, if found necessary.

I feel that the Department of Agricul- ture, the E>epartment of the Interior, the Veterans' Administration, and the Inter- state Commerce Commission can be moved to advantage to a centrally lo- cated city. This would serve not only to relieve overcrowded Washington, but would result in the saving of millions of dollars to the Government in transporta- tion costs. Particularly, with respect to

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the Interstate Commerce Commission, a ▼ery Urge number of bearings are now held in Chicago, and it would be to the decided advantage of the Commission and to the parties to hearings to he heard and have decisions rendered by the Com- missioners in the same city. The same la true with regard to the Department of Agriculture which, at the present time, has a very large personnel of some of their bureaus located in Chicago. It can- not be disputed that Chicago is nearest and most centrally located to the vast agricultural and livestock areas of the United States. I shall not unduly take up the time of the House at this time but at a later date I shall more fully explain the many advantages that will Inure to the Government and to the people of the United States in the locating of some of Its agencies and departments in the city of Chicago.

Mr. Speaker, In this I am not only ex- pressmg my own views but that of many outstanding businessmen. Bearing on this. I desire to insert a letter which I received this mommg from a very ex- perienced gentleman having the interest of our country at heart at all times. Mr. Richard J. Pinnegan. part owner and editor of the Chicago Daily Times, who points out more clearly tha.n I can state the reasons that prompted me to call this matter to your attention. He states:

The Timxs. Chicago. AprU 2S. 1941.

Hon. ADOLPH J. SABATH,

Houae of Representatires,

Washington, D. C. Deas Mk Babath: Don't you think Wash- «lngton ought to be slowed up » little? It's taking too many people away from Chicago and other cities. It's getting too congested. There are a lot of departments down there that could be more efficiently operated for service to the people if they were located in other cities We ought to have the Depart- ment of Agrtculturd in Chicago. This Is the greet agricultural center of the country. Look at the statistics of the Department of Agriculture and see how most of the acreage and most of the crop volume in dollars and cents is produced In the States Immediately adjacent to Chicago.

Instead of building a lot of new buildings to Uke care of the defense-program influx. the aovemment ought to send some of the nondefense departments to other cities. Thwi it can move iU defense offices into the vacant buildings.

Slncetely yours.

Rt^H*"" J. FXMNECAN,

Editor. PERlCSSIOir TO ADDRESS THE HOUSE

Mr. MURRAY. Mr. Speaker. I ask unanimous consent that after the busi- ness of the day and after all other pre- vious orders I may be illowed to proceed for 5 minutes today.

The SPEAKER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

There was no objection. ^

EXTENSION OF REMARKS

Mr. VAN ZANDT. Mr. Speaker. I ask unanimous consent to insert in the Ap- pendix of the Record my own remarks concerning Americanization Day.

The SPEAKER. Without objection, it Is so ordered.

There was no objection.

Mr. VAN ZANDT. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent to insert in the Ap-

pendix of the RxcoiB a resolution passed by the County Commissioners of Blair

County. Pa.

The SPEAKER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

There was no objection.

PERMISSION TO ADDRESS THE HOX78E

Mr. PATRICK. Mr. Speaker I ask imanimous consent to proceed for 1 minute.

The SPEAKER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ^

There was no objection.

Mr. PATRICK. Mr. Speaker, my fel- low Members who do not Join with me now in recommending convoys will in my opinion before very long wish they had. I believe yesterday the paper reported that 1,003 additional factories are ready to go to work right now manufactur- ing war materiel. We are cluttering up our wharves and docks already notwith- standing disturbances and delays by strikes and so on— goods made and ready to use.

Time Is so important; and if we are doing what we said we would do and what we undertook to do — furnishing aid to England — we must see that she gets it, for England cannot shoot a gun she can- not get her hands on. Time is short and opportiinity fleeting. The only consist- ent, intelligent, and logical thing for us to do is to belt ourselves together and get our production over as quickly as we can and Is as large quantities as we can. [Here the gavel fell.]

EXTENSION OP REMARKS

Mr. SHANLEY. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent to extend my own remarks in the Record and to include therein a State Department bulletm cov- ering a forthcoming new book on inter- national law.

The SPEAKER. Without objection. It is so ordered.

There was no objection.

Mr. PIERCE. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent to extend my own remarks in the Record and to include a copy of a letter addressed to the Presi- dent of the United States by one of the principal wheat growers of Oregon.

The SPEAKER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

There was no objection.

PERMISSION TO ADDRESS THE HOUSE

Mr. PIERCE. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend my remarks.

The SPEAKER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

There was no objection.

[Mr. PIERCE addressed the House. His remarks appear in the Appendix of the Record.]

EXTENSION OF REMARKS

Mr. KEEFE. Mr. Speaker, I ask

unanimous consent to extend my remarks In the RxcoRO and to include an edi- torial published in the Oshkosh North- western, a paper published in my district entitled "An Unfortunate Controversy."

The SPEAKER. Without objection, It is so ordered. ,

Tliere was no objection, \

Mr. VORYS of Ohio. Mr, Speaker. I a^ unanimous consent to extend my own remarks in the Record and to include an

editorial from the Columbus Dispatch.

The SPEAKER. Without objection. It is so ordered. There was no objection. Mr. DWORSHAK. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent to extend my own re- marks in the Record and to include therein two brief quotations.

The SPEAKER. Without objection, it Is so ordered.

There was no objection. Mr. SABATH. Mr. Speaker. I ask unanimous consent to revise and extend the remarks I made earlier today and to include therein an editorial on that subject.

The SPEAKER. Without objection, it Is so ordered.

There was no objection. The SPEAKER. Under the previous , order of the House the gentleman from iJichigan (Mr. HoFmAM] is recognixed for 15 mtoutes.

THE UNBELIEVABLE HAS HAPPENED— COMMUNISTS SEEK CONTROL OF HOS- PITALS

Mr. HOFFMAN. Mr. Speaker, here in America where we have so much for which to thank our Creator, where we are supposed to be civilized and Chris- tianized, men are exhibiting the cruelty of savages who torture those who oppose them. Here in America where the spires of more than 100,000 churches point the way to the Great Beyond, where the bells in the towers call women and men to ttmnk Ood that Christ was bom- and that we have hope of eternal salvation, men and women cause other men, other women, confined upon beds by infirmi- ties, sickness, or blindness, to suflfer for want of food, care, and the kindly min- istrations which civilization has taught us are the birthright of all who suffer; of all who are weak and unable to care for themselves. coMicuirurr: assah. cbrutux wbtituiions

In the great city of Pittsburgh, in the prosperous and wealthy county of Alle- gheny, while white-clad, patient nuns sit in silence coimtlng their Rosaries by the bedsides of stricken patients, while prayerful Protestant nurses, and in an- other hospital, devout Jewish nurses seek to comfort frightened, crying children and minister to the sick and dying: wives of doctors and orderhes, charitable women from the neighborhood, moved to com- passion by the agony and suffering of lielpless patients caused by the selfish- ness, the heartlessness, of men masquer- ading as labor leaders, attempt to pre-, pare the food, launder the linen, scrub the floors, keep infection from the pa- tients, and quiet the fears caused by the threats and violence of the pickets, who, "*- by their threats and violence, seek to keep out of the hospital those who would enter to give aid and succor to bedridden patients.

KtmSES IHTUCIDATCD

Yes; the unbelievable has come to pass. In the city of Pittsburgh, in the county of Allegheny, communism has reared ita ugly head and, while 75 sisters sit fearful and trembling in St. Francis Hospital, &ft other sisters at Mercy Hospital, helpless

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terrified, await what may come. Worried for themselves? Oh. no, not at all. but wondering what will happen to their patients.

In one of the other hospitals, a Jewish hospital, where the nurses and the pa- tients are of that faith, they, too, are a walling the result of the threat to call a strike in the hospital where they are employed.

And in the other 23 hospitals of AUe- gheny County Protestant nurses, many of them young girls, who are working for far less than they could receive In other pro- fessions, working because of their desire to serve humanity, to lessen suffering, and to aid in restoring health, are looking hopefully to the authorities of city and county for relief from the situation which confronts them. Will they look in vain?

nmBXTSOH AND AIXEGHENT COtJNTT TH« BATTU:0KOUND

Pittsburgh and Allegheny County hold the answer. For long the Irishman has been the personification of the world's fighting man. Sure there are Irish, yes, good Irish Catholics In Pittsburgh. How long are these sons of old Ireland going to remain speechless and inactive while the Sisters of their faith, because of the Communists in Pittsburgh, are compelled to work endless hours, perform almost Impossible tasks?

Wnx TOUNO AMXUCA VUBMTTT

Where are those vigorous young Amer- fcans of Protestant faith who believe in law and order, who permit these men masquerading under the banner of unionism, who, by strong-arm methods, keep willing workers from ministering to the comfort of the hospitals' patients? Is It possible that those few lalwr organiza- tions which are sjmipathizing with these hospital employees do not understand what is happening? Do they not know that hospitals partake of the nature of religious institutions? Do they not re- alize that there is such a thing as patriot- Ism and loyalty to the city, the county, the State, and the Nation, which gives US all our freedom and sets us apart as the chosen people whose heritage is lib- erty? Do they not know that loyalty to government prohibits a strike against in- stitutions supported by the State? Are they not aware that Christianity and hu- manity forbid and abhor the thought of seeking gain through the suffering of Others?

A. r. or L. oisAPPsovxs

To the everlasting credit of the A. P. of L. be it said that that organization is not mipporting the demands of the C. I. O. and members of its teamstears' union are delivering coal through the picket lines and so doing what they can to alleviate the suffering of the paUents at West Penn.

Further proof that the A. F. of L does not approve of this strike is found in the attitude of J. Francis Smith, commander cf Post No. 701 of the American Legion, whose membership belong to the A. F. of L., who characterized the strike as being carried on by the C. I. O. along com- munistic lines.

The time and the place to end. once «nd for all, and in no uncertain znazmer,

this un-American, selfish, and cruel drive to profit out of the sufferings of others Is now. in the city of Pittsburgh, the county of Allegheny.

That we may understand the situation which now confronts us — and this situa- tion does confront the Nation, for while now the strike and the pickets, the vio- lence and lawlessness are confined to one hospital, we should recall the threat made on Sunday, April 27, by David Kanes at a meeting of the members of local 601 to call a strike at the 25 other hospitals in Allegheny County.

HOSPTTALS OPZEATCD AT A LOSS

The seriousness of strikes in these hos- pitals wiU be l)etter understood when we know that the 26 hospitals have a com- bined capacity of 6.769 beds and, in addi- tion. 710 bassinets in their nurseries.

TTie impossibility of meeting the wage demands of this union will be realized when we remember that the hospitals from June 1, 1938. to May 31, 1939, op- erated at a loss of $470,087.03. For the 9-month period from June 1, 1939, to March 1, 1940, the combined deficit was $158,913.17.

The purpose of this strike is to gain a foothold in Pittsburgh and Allegheny County; to establish there the doctrine, which is contrary to the law of the Com- monwealth of Pennsylvania, that hospital employees, in institutions which are in part maintained by tax money, may strike against the public, and that hos- pital authorities must give unions, or, more accurately speaking, union organ- izers, even though they be Conmiunists, a voice in the management of the hospital.

WHEN DKATR COMIS

Just how would you — Jew, Catholic, or Protestant— believer in a Hereafter, in a Divine Being, like to have your son or daughter, your mother or father, or you yourself, come to the last day In an in- stitution under the ministrations of an attendant controlled in part by the rep- resentatives of an organization which insists that religion is a fraud; that there Is no God?

Many and devious are the ways by which Stalin seeks to undermine the re- ligious faith of our people — to bring about here, as in Russia, the "red" revolu- tion.

A mxD oarvs

This strike— this drive— which now has its inception in the C. I. O. strong- hold of Pittsburgh, In Allegheny County, Is but another spearhead thrust into the heart of America.

Primarily the responslbUlty to stamp out this evil movement rests upon the law-enforcing officials of city, county, and State. But the people of Pittsburgh,' of Allegheny County, the young men of those communities, the mothers and the wives, should see to it that no public official is permitted to shirk his responsi- bility. The issue should be dragged out Into the open and every man holding public office should be required to meet it fairly, squarely, and without equivoca- tion.

HosprTALs — CHUSTUN msTmmoNs

Hospitals, as everyone knows, as a rule, are not operated for profit. Throughout

our land. In every self-respecting com- munity which can by any possibility establish and maintain one, these chari- table Institutions have t)een founded and are being maintained. In almost every community organizations of kindly, hard- working, self-sacrificing women and men are contributing to the support of hos- pitals so that the poor, the aged, the Infirm who are ill. who are unable to care for themselves, who have no chil- dren or parents to whom they may look for aid, may suffer less, or die In peace.

Hospitals came into existence because of the teachings of Christ; because of the charity and the desire of His followers to make the lot of the unfortunate a little easier. From the time when the idea of a hospital was first conceived, down through all the ages and until the present day. few individuals, certainly no organization, have ever thought of a hos- pital which cared for the Indigent with- out charge as a source of gain or profit.

Until, because of our tolerance, com- munism gained strength and dared to raise Its ugly head here In America, no organization would have dared to neg- lect the sick, impose suffering uix)n the Infirm, deprive the blind of the necessi- ties of life, or Interfere with operations necessary to save a life.

C. I. O., COMMUNISTS, riKST TO FRIT ON NZZDT, IIX. UNTOSTUNATXS

It remained for Hospital Workers' Local Union, No. 255. of the State, County, and Municipal Workers of America, affiliated with the Congress of Industrial Organizations, and David Kanes, Robert Weinsteln. Foss Baker, and John Donnelly, for Its and their own selfish purposes, to attempt this hideous thing. To the everlasting disgrace cf the city of Pittsburgh, In the county of Allegheny, the Communists chose that city and that county as the scene of their first revolting attempt to profit at the expense of the helpless.

It may be quite true that workers In hospitals do not receive compensation paid for like services rendered elsewhere, but those who take service In hospitals know the situation before they enter the employment. Few, indeed, are the grad- uate nurses, the apprentice nurses, the Interns who have their college degrees and are licensed to practice medicine, who enter upon the duties of their pro- fessions or employment for the purpose of enriching themselves. Service in a hospital, frpm the nature of the employ- ment. Is ill-paid, is a work of charity, and the vast majority who accept that service do so because of their desire to aid their fellowmen. There is no com- pulsion about such service. Hospital em- ployees are not conscripted, they are not drafted, they are not compelled to be- come employees of hospitals. No one disputes their right to leave their em- ployment, but there is neither legal nor moral support to Justify the action of such employees when they attempt by force or violence to keep others from ren- dering a service which they do not choose to give.

COMMTTICUTS DENT IZISTCNCI OF OOD

Not so long ago in Michigan Com- munists seeking political support lor

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their candidates put out a document which stated:

to ftU wb'< hstc Um smtig priests of the Csthollc chxirch and the lUmy. hypocrttleal mlnlstera of the ProtesUnt churches; • • • to sU who are opposed by this damnable Ck>Tcrnment, we addreaa thU message: Vote tor our candidate.

Close the churcdtes and make these build- ings into shelters (or homsleas men and women. Down with religion, which Is opium which the~^>ullng class feeds you to keep you wttsflsd with the miserable existence which you lead. There Is no Ood.

No true American, no believer In a Deity — Jew, Catholic, or Protestant — who understood and realized the purpose of a hospital devoted In part to the care of the needy, would ever have dreamed of, by threat and violence, depriving the HI. the aged, the infirm, the blind of the things necessary for their comfort and existence; of the care and kindliness of attendants.

No one but a Communist, cold-hearted, merciless, and cruel, with the instincts of a barbarian, the appetite of a hyena, would ever have dreamed of, much less have attemnted to put into execution, a procedure designed to bring profit to himself at the expense of bedridden men and women and helpless Infants.

That we may get a better understand- ing of the siniation, let me recite some of the facts taken from the record.

a LO. CLAIMS

SBASK or MONST TCTXD FOB

■orpoBT or TK> roos

The West Penn Hospital is an agency of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and is supported in part by contrilmtions from the Commonwealth, Init the amount contributed by the State has never been sufficient to cover the cost of the services rendered to the poor. Rec- ords in the court of common pleas, Alle- gheny County, Pa.— Pittsburgh — show that—

The hospital is a nonprofit, public, charitable corporation, and neither it nor any of its employees Is engaged In any Industry, commerce, trade, production, craft, occupation, or business; and neither it nor its employees produce any commodity, merchandise, or thing for profit.

Hospital Workers Local Union. No. 255, of the SUte, County, and Municipal Workers of America is an unincorpo- rated association, affiliated with the C. I. O., created for the purpose of unionizing employees in the hospitals of Allegheny County. Pa.

The hospital emplojrs 650 paid em- ployees, 35 cf whom have executive au- thority. Tliere are in addition 125 stu- dent nurses, 20 interns, who are gradu- ate medicaJ students; also graduate nmses privately employed.

At least one-third of the service ren- dered by the hospital is given without charge to indigent persons. During the 21 montlis preceding March 1, 1940, 250,053 hospital days' care was given pa- Uents, and during 84.430 of those days the service was free to the poor.

During the same period 19.884 patients received treatment at the hospiUl, and of these. 6.622 were too poor to pay and received service without charge. ,

The hospital during this same period made 57,061 dispensary visits, at a total cost of $49,442.43, for none of which a charge was made.

During the calendar year 1940 the hos- pital expended for the care of the poor who were ill and who were unable to pay for medicinal treatment $235,880.09, to- ward which the Commonwealth contrib- uted but $75,000. and the major part of the difference of $160,880.09 was made up by contributions from charitable citi- zens.

During the year 1939 the hospital in- curred a deficit of $16,405.36, and during 1940 a deficit of $12,945.47.

The value of the hospital and its facili- ties exceeds $3,370,000.

On March 28, 1940. the union submit- ted demand? to the conference commit- tee of the hospital council of Allegheny County, which represented the voluntary hospitals of Allegheny County, and the following June submitted the same de- mands to the West Penn Hospital.

The union demanded that the hospital recognize it "as the sole and exclusive bargaining agent for all its employees" and that the hospital be prohibited from discharging or suspending any member of the union without a 15-day notice.

OOMMUIflSTS WOULD CONTBOI. MXTBSKS. HOSFITAI. MAMAOSMSWT

TTie union further demanded that It be given the exclusive right to represent each and every employee, and that if any em- ployee was suspended or dismissed, the question of the right of the hospital to suspend or dismiss such employee must. In the event of a disagreement, be sub- mitted to and settled by a committee: and. in the event that the committee de- cided that the hospital had no Just cause for the dismissal or suspension, the em- ployee should be immediately reinstated, with back pay.

A further demand was made lor an increase in wages, a shortening pf hours, annual leaves of alJsence with full pay.

The demands for an increase in com- pensation would Increase the annual cost of operating the hospital by $238,654.08.

The conference committee of the hos- pital council, representing all the voltm- Ury hospitals of Allegheny County, on May 25, 1940, refused to recognize the union. The union then started a cam- paign to organize the employees of the hospital and to create public sentiment, and circulated pamphlets which con- tained the follovrtng statements, which, according to hospital authorities, are false:

This campaign has already l>egun and will be intensified tintll every citizen of Allegheny County knows of the terrible conditions in hospitals and the dictatorial attitude of the hoq)lt«l bosses.

Must have "sweatshop" conditions to op- erate hospitals, say bosses

The organised hospital workers in Alle- gheny County are faced with one of the most reactionary and ruthless employer organiza- tions In the country, who are wlUing to utUi» misrepresentation, distortion, and outright falsehood to oppose any Improvement in your working conditions.

Prior to June 24, 1940. the union threatened to picket the place, and on

receipt of such threat the hospital sent the union a communication which stated:

At the present time there are 400 patients in the Western Pennsylvania Hospital, many Of whom are critically 111. requiring the most careful attention and freedom from excite- ment or disturbance of any character. They irxist be safeguarded, as well as their anxious relatives and friends entering and leaving the hospital at all hours of the day and xilgbt.

This Is to give you due notice and warning that In the eve^ t your announced plans for picket, march. *r other form of detr.onstra- tlon on Friday next. June 28. or at any time, are carried out and there Is any resulting damage to patient. InBtltutlon, or other party concerned, you and each of you wlU be held answerable to the full extent of the law.

A copy of this notice is being trsnsmltted to the chief executive officer of the city of Pittsburgh.

C. I. O. STAGBS VIOLBKCS AITKJTIMO HOSrWAfc PATIXMTS

Notwithstanding this warning, on the 20th of June, the union staged a demon- stration between 8 and 9 o'clock in the evening, in which some 85 persons marched in a parade in front of the hos- pital, bearing signs and placards contain-- ing charges against the hospital.

Prior to July the union applied to the Pennsylvania Labor Relations Board for an election to select bargaining repre- sentatives. On July 1 the court of com- mon pleas of Dauphin County enjoined the imlon frwn proceeding before the labor board on the ground that the hos- pital was a governmental agency and was not an employer within the ineaning of the Pennsylvania Labor Anti-Injunction and Labor Relations Act.

Notwitlistandlng the injimctlon an official of the union continued to dis- tribute leaflets.

On July 31 the taxicab company, at the solicitation of the union, refused to honor calls to remove patients from the hospital. ^ ,

January 6, 1941, the Supreme Court or the State of Pennsylvania afflrmed the action of the Dauphin Covmty court and, among other things, said:

A hospital Is not an industry. It has net been the custom in the past to unionize hos- pitals. The effect of unionization and at- tendant efforts to enforce demands would Involve results far more sweeping and drastic than mere property rights.

The questions <k profits for the employer or wages for the employees are not alone m- volved. It is not merely a matter of sus- pending apentioTM, ceoslng work, and stop- ping production, such as might be true In a steel mill or automobUe factory. It Is a ques- tion of protecUng the health, safety, and. In many cases, the very lives of those persons who need the service a hospital Is organlaed to render. • • •

We cannot conceive that the legislature Intended to Include hospitals within the pur- view of the act.

Referring to the Pennsylvania act, the court said:

The purpose of the act Is to preserve the status quo during labor disputes, to Inrore the right to bargain coUectlvely. and to give to employees the right to chocee representa- tives for this purpose. We are convinced- Said the court — not only that the words used In the act have no appUcatlon to a hospital, that no labor

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dispute Is Involved as defined by the act. but I board of West Penn HosolUl and becaiue it I tinn nt th« >in«nit.ia iT,/.ii,»<ir,o w..* n.-..

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dispute \b Involved as deAned by the act. but •Iso that the effects of holding to the contrary would be ao dangerous, disastrous, and absurd •8 not to be within the intent of the legislature.

After holding that the Labor Antl- Injunctlon Act did not apply, the court, In holding that the Pennsylvania Labor Relations Act had no application, first called attention to the fact that the hos- pital was supported in part by State con- tributions of tax money; that the hos- pital was an agency of the State; and that, if it was not exempt from the opera- tion of the Labor Act —

the appropriations might be diverted from their Intended purpose to aid the indigent. Blck. and injured to the payment of wages and Increased operating coets. We think it is obvious and Indlsputoble that hospitals of this character are impressed with a public interest which takes them out of the piu-vlew of the act.

The court then called attention to the fact that among those whom the State was required to assist were the "aged infirm, lame, blind, or sick, who are un- able to support themselves or who have no means of support," and whose support was not obligatory upon any other person

The court made it clear that it would be a misuse of public funds to divert from the care of these aged. Infirm, blind or sick, money appropriated by the repre- sentatives of the people for that purpose and to give that money to members of a union seeking Increased compensation.

The court concluded that the members of the union, the employees of the hospi- tal, being public employees, had no right to attempt by force or by strikes to force an agency of the State to yield to Its demands.

Notwithstanding this decision of the Supreme Court of the State of Pennsyl- vanla and in defiance thereof, on Febru- ary 10. 1941, two of the union's officers repeated the demands previously made and threatened that, their patience hav- ing been exhausted, peaceful methods would no longer be followed.

This was followed on February 20 by a vote of the union, authorizing two of Its officers, Kanes and Donnelly, to order a rtrike and stoppage of work at the West Penn Hospital at such time as might »eem advisable to them.

Later, on March 6, at the invitation of Robert Wagner, who was a representative of the Pennsylvania department of labor and industry, the hospital representa- tives met with Kanes and Donnelly in an effort to avoid a strike, but the union's representatives again demanded, and in- sisted upon, the recognition of the union as sole bargaining agent.

This demand was refused by the con- ference committee, which represented the 26 voluntary hospitals of Allegheny County, and the refusal was set forth In a letter dated March 24, 1941. which is as follows :

Th« HosprrAi. Cotmcn, or

AixxGHENT County ^ _ PitUburgh, Pa.. March 24. 'l941

D*VD Kanks,

President. District 3. Pennsylvania State County, and Municipal Workers of America, affiliated vith the C. I O 303 Commonwealth Annex, ''

Pittsburgh. Pa.

loS^ ^ ^^^'^' ^0^ letter of March 7. IMI. has been referred to the members of the

board of West Penn Haq)ltal and because it concerns matters of general hospital policy, to the full membership of the hospital coun- cil comprising the 26 voluntary hospitals of Allegheny County. We have been autbor- iaed not only to reply to your letter as It per- tains to West Penn Hosplui. but to etate also that the views expressed with respect to your letter and the position of West Penn Hospi- tal, substantially reflect the opinion of all the members of the hospital council.

You state initially that your proposals are not calculated to diminish the administra- tive authority of hospital management. In our Judgment, however, recognition of your union, or of any imlon. In a hospital, would inevitably result In a division of responsibil- ity, a duality of control, and an ultimate collapse of discipline. Grievance committee machinery and seniority rules, even on the basis suggested, would mean constant union preasxire against hospital management to modify disciplinary action already taken and would tend to weaken and destroy its au- thority. Disciplinary action in hospitals is always carefully considered before such ac- tion Is taken; thus at West Penn Hospital all discharges for cause or Inefficiency are di- rectly supervised and Investigated by Super- intendent Elchenlaub; union intervention In these matters would necessarily tend to un- dermine the authority of the superintendent and his assistants in a situation which is of utmost importance In hospital operation.

0\ir Judgment in this matter Is strength- ened by the experiences of the conference committee of the hospital council with your union In the cases involving Mercy and South- side Hospitals approximately a year ago. In these two Instances your imlon asserted that employees had been discharged unfairly and because of their union affiliations. Actually the transcript of record taken before the con- ference committee indicated that the charges had been made without any real Investiga- tion on the part of the union and without any factual or logical basis whatsoever. Fur- thermore. In the Southslde Hospital case the record indicated that the orderly whose dis- charge was protested by the union had neg- lected his duties during an emergency opera- tion and sat at a desk dozing while the opera- tion was being performed. The questioning of the authority of the management of the hospital in these cases caused an unfavorable reaction on the part of the employees and tended to diminish the authority of the man- agement In maintaining discipline and the ex- periences are ones which should not and can- not be repeated. We feel that the attitude of the union In these cases is a fair Indica- tion of what might be expected In the future Statements of your imion distributed to your membership lead us to a similar conclu- sion and even the most superficial reading of your bulletins indicates that "union pressure- la the keynote of your organization and the basis upon which your organization would hope to find Its place in the hospiui To put the matter very simply, the operations of a ho6plta^requlre free and discretionary action on the part of the management without pres- sure from any source. In order that the hos- pital may fulfill Its obligations to the public Whatever the functions of a labor union are n an industrial concern, they have no place in a hospital, where matters of life and death constanUy confront the management and oSst^aiS""** "^^ '*'^^' ^^-'^"e-ce, or

♦w 1* contemporaneous labor-union history that despite the existence of "no strike" clauses in contracts, as in the contract you have submitted, strikes occur and continue despite attempted disciplinary action on the part of higher union executives and despite in some instances, indications of displeasure on the part of national -defense officials You have not mentioned in your letter nor

S*Ih7««**"^VT** *° ^^^ "P'y- *»>• question of the financial position of the hospital and its ability to pay additional wages. The posi-

tion of the hospitals. Including West Penn Hoepital, in this matter has been made quit« clear to you at various times, and we can only reiterate that their financial picture has been and stiU is very critical. Despite this fact, some wage adjustments have already been made this year and, should our posi- tion Improve, we would, of course, hope that other adjustments would be made In the future. The existence of "union pressure" is not necessary, nor will it influence these adjustments In any degree: hospitala being public institutions, they have constantly in mind the welfare of their personnel and are more than conscious of the fact that their wages, generally speaking, are not comparable to those hi private industry and are con- stantly trying to devise ways and means of improving working conditions and wages in- sofar as budgets will permit. You and your conunlttee have stated many times that the most important matter in the minds of the members Is that of wages and wage Increaaea. Since this Is true, and for the reasons al- ready set forth In this letter, we feel that we would be acting in bad faith were we to offer you the shell of union recognition on the one hand and at the same time tell your com- mittee and your members that we are unable to offer hopes of Immediate wage increaaea and are unable to offer grievance-coounittee machinery, seniority, and all the other In- dicia of union recognition. Therefore, we must decline, on behalf of West Penn Hos- pital, to recognize your union for coUectlvso bargaining ptirpoees.

As the hospital has many times stated to its employees in the past. It is always willing to meet them directly at any time to discuss problems which confront them, and It will continue to deal dlrecUy with its employees in that manner in the future, regardless of the labor organization to which such em- ployees may or may not belong. It is not the intention of the hoepital to discriminate against any of Its employees for any reason whatsoever, and Its only Interest Is to main- tain a personnel which is qualified and able to perform its functions in a manner which win continue to offer hospital service to the public community in Its most effective and efficient form.

For his information we have forwarded a copy of this letter to Mr. Wagner who ar- ranged the meetings of Thursday. March C and March 20, 1941.

Very truly yours,

Lao O. OaimTR, Aanrui M. Braolst, • J. 8. Hammond, P. C. Rea, Geo. L. Collano. Conference Committee of the Hospital CouncU of Allegheny County.

The strike called by Kanes and Don- nelly at the West Penn Hospital and

7o f?.*^^^" *' ^'*^ *• ™ on Friday, April 18, 1941. called out the maids, the order- lies, and the employees In nurses' home engineering, and garages, and was ac- companied by threats of violence, by vio- lence, and by picket lines. The pickets accosted persons entering the hospital created disturbances which were intend- ed to, and did. Interfere materially and substantially with the operations of the hospital.

Those called out on strike refused to assist m the care of the patients in the hospital, except where the union itself— and there is no evidence that there are any doctors in Its ranks-determined them to be emergency cases.

As a matter of fact, practically aO the cases in the hospital were, and are emer- gency cases, which require -the best Joint surgical, medical, and nursUig care avail- able.

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Notwithstanding the fact that a court of Allegheny County on April 19. 1941, granted an Injunction restraining the de- fendant and Its members from Interfer- ing with, hindering, or obstructing the conduct and operation of the West Penn Hospital by calling, Instigating, or con- tinuing a strike or stoppage of work of the employees, and from In any manner Interfering with or obstructing the agents, servants, and employees of the hospital who are engaged in the perform- ance of their public duties, and from In- terfering or attempting to interfere with any person or persons from freely enter- ing the hospital or continuing in the em- ployment of the hospital, or conspiring ao to do, the imion and its members have by violence and threats of violence, seri- ously interfered with the operation of the bospital.

llie management of the hospital has attempted to and has In a limited way continued to give care to the sick and the injured. Nuraes. physicians, and chari- table, kind-hearted women of the com- munity have, as said before, been scrub- bing the fioors. washing dishes, preparing the meals, and doing their utmost to pre- vent suffering among the patients of the hospital.

It has been impossible, however, for the hosp.tal to operate in a normal man- ner, and because of the violence and the threats of violence and the picket lines and the beatings administered to pro- spective employees who would take the place of those now on strike, only the most urgent, the severest emergency cases, can be received at the hospital.

Even though the Judge has annoimced that he would punish for contempt of court those pickets who, by force or threat of force, drove men and women seeking emplo3m3ent at the hospital from the hospital gates, the law-enforcing officials of city and county have failed to give complete protection. Twenty-seven of the pickets were arrested for violence; local Police Magistrate Lucas ordered the discharge of many u(>on arraigiunent.

The window of an ambulance leaving the hospital was smashed, and the union contends that if it abides by the injunc- tion the hospital should refrain from hiring scab labor. In other words, the union insists that the sick must continue to be sick, without adequate care, unless Its demands are met A patient may be sick, at death's door, but so far as the union is concerned the patient may die — in fact. It apparently takes the position that he chould die — unless he is willing that his food be prepared, his bed linen washed, by a member of the C. I. O.

As usual In the larger cities, the re- sponcibility for the violence, for the dis- regard of the court's injimction, for the failure to give the sick, the lame, the aged, the infirm, the injured, adequate care seems to be evaded by public offi- cials. None except Judge Patterson and some of the police seem courageous enough to actively defy the union. Ap- parently some of Pittfiburgh's public offi- cials or the politicians who control them ■eem so indifferent to the sufferings of the hospital paLents that they will not

defy the imion or Its organiKrs. Rather than oppose the C. I. O., they let the hospitals carry on the fight.

Although Police Superintendent Har- vey Scott, according to the press, Issued strict orders to the police not to interfere with pickets, he did cause the arrest of a number of pickets Friday night, after the preliminary injunction was issued.

He declared it was the duty of Sheriff John Hines— not the duty of the city police— to enforce the restraining order, and instructed the police to limit their efforts to the maintenance of order.

In this same connection he told the police that they should not tolerate any interference by jackets with visitors or patients seeking access to the hospital. Notwithstanding these orders, pickets have interfered with employees seeking to go back to work.

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Marjorie Thomhill. seeking to return to work, was stopped by two pickets. She testified that on her way to work she was struck in the face by Ruth Bryant, 81. colored, a picket. Arraigned in court, Ruth Bryant was asked:

Question. Did you strike hert

Answer Yes.

Question. Why?

Answer. Because she wouldn't go back.

That is. Miss Thomhill was struck because she Insisted on going Into the hospital to help in caring for the sick.

Miss Howard, 23, employed at the hos- pital, sought to retvim to work because, as she said, there were a "lot of dirty linens that needed washing." As she got off the streetcar, she was halted by 11 pickets and prevented from going in. One of the pickets was a man named Yancey. In court Miss Howard said that she did not care to prosecute the pickets; she Just wanted them to behave and let her through.

At this point Lt. Bert Renn said that the police were not Interested until there was interference with those desiring to enter the hospital. He said:

We are not here to settle the strike, but there still are laws to enforce.

And, looking at Yancey, he continued: If I ever come out there and catch you in#'f<«^ threaU, it wtU be Just too bad.

Attorney Slgal, acting for the imion. cut in and said to the Judge:

It seems to me. Your Honor, that threats should not be made by either side.

Replying. Lieutenant Renn said: Is that a threat? I said that If we went out there and found you violating the law we woxild take action. If that's a threat. let It stand a threat.

It is more than passing strange that an officer of the court, sworn to uphold the laws, as is Attorney Slgal, if he possesses any patriotism at all, if he has any re- spect for the law or for his oath, will encourage pickets to violate the law — to assault men and women on their way to minister to the 111.

ATtOUfST BICAL CONOOMSS STT-DOWX BTIXKl AMD VIOLXIfCS

Attorney Sigal knows that sit-down Strikes are illegal. Men on strike are

holding possession of the men's dorml- tory at the hospital and Just a few days •go, in that dormitory, as a loyal em- ployee was walking down the hall, he was knocked imconscious by three assailants.

Tliese three assailants were strikers. Since the 18th day of April they have remained in the dormitory. One. a Negro, hit the employee on the head with an iron pipe. Another hit him with a blunt instrument, knocking him uncon- scious. That is the kind of activity. those are the kind of men — ^three men armed with what appear to have been deadly weapons Jump on and beat imcon- scious a 103^ hospital employee— that Attorney Sigal Is defending in a court at Pittsburgh.

Three other pickets assailed two women and struck one of them in the face.

A PICKBT LBAOn — HIS KKCOKO

From the records • of the Common- wealth of Pennsylvania comes this infor- mation: John W. Filer, who is one of the ringleaders handling the pickets and directing their violence, was bom In Pit- caim. Pa., in 1905.

When he was 16, he was arrested, con- victed In January 1921, and sent to Mor- ganza Reformatory for two and a half years, for breaking and entering.

On August 14, 1926. he was sentenced to the United SUtes Penitentiary at Leavenworth, Kans., for a year and 6 months for desertion from the Army. Would you expect any service in defense of the Nation from a deserter?

On the 21st of November 1928. Mr. Filer, although arrested and convicted of stealing an automobile, was given Ju- dicial clemency, sentence being suspend- ed on the payment of costs.

In February of 1931 Filer was charged with a $5,400 robbery. He named as some of his associates in this robbery, Thomas C. Stoker. Ralph Kline, and Philip Flnkelsteln. Filer was arrested. He was tried. He was convicted of rob- bery and was given a term in Western Penitentiary of from 5 to 10 years. Lat- er, he was paroled and his parole will ex- t^re on May 21. 1941.

Do the law-enforcing authorities of Pittsburgh; do the city officials of Pitts- burgh; do the good, decent citizens of Pittsburgh, Jews. Cathclics. and Prot- estants, want to support and encourage violence and assault with a deadly weap- on carried on by this convict?

Is It not time that the Communists and the criminals, masqueradmg under the guise of labor leaders; those who pre- tend to be acting in the interests of work- ers, be exposed? Should not those who sympathise and support these so-called labor leaders and who wish to force the hospital authorities to give them a voice in the management or operation of the hospitals, take a lock at the men and the records of the men they are supporting? Ttiose who sympattiize with and sup- port this leader cf the pickets are en- tlJed to know of some of his other friends and associates. Among them, let me menUon Walter Hirth, Philip Pinkelstein. Ralph Kline. Anthony Cook, and Thomas C. Stoker.

Finkelstein. Kline, and Stoker, accord- ing to Filer's statement, assisted him in

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the $5,400 robbery. Kline was one of I end the lawlessness, there Is a nosslbllity I was the amendment offered by Senator

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the 15,400 robbery. Kline was one of those who carried on the racket of using .phoney names and addresses when ob- taining merchandise for which they did not pay at stores in Pittsburgh.

According to the Pennsylvania records, Thomas C. Stoker is serving time, haying been convicted and sentenced on a charge of taking young girls from Pitts- burgh to Ohio towns and placing them la houses of prostitution.

Who Is there in Pittsburgh who wants to be associated with, or encourage the efforts of, men hke these? Of course, they do not represent honest, decent workers. The fact that they are in this movement is evidence that It is not a workers' movement, but that it was insti- gated and Is being carried on by Com- munists, convicts, and racketeers, and all decent citizens, when they know the facts, will undoubtedly shun it as they would the smallpox.

Mr. MOTT. Will the gentleman yield?

Mr. HOFFMAN. I yield to the gentle- man from Oregon.

Mr. MOTT. The gentleman Is speak- ing about the violation of a State law which carries a criminal penalty. Why •re not these law violators prosecuted by the proper authorities of the State of Pennsylvania?

Mr. HOFFMAN. Charges have been preferred against some of those who were guilty of violations of the law. On one occasion 23 were arrested, taken before Magistrate Lucas, but for some reason were discharged.

In Pittsburgh, as in other cities where a large percentage of the population is foreign bom. where the C. I. O. is strong, where the Communists have their organ- izations, public officials— and It is a mat- ter of common knowledge— fall to enforce the law. Undoubtedly some ofllcials are in sympathy with the strikers; some fear retaliation at the polls on election day; some have perverted notions as to law enforcement : some think it better to com- promise with crime and with criminals, on the theory that to do otherwise will result In bloodshed. These latter forget ^■-that those who willfully and repeatedly vroi»t»-the law. if not restrained— even though bloodshed t)e necessary to re- strain them— will In the end become tyrants and rule the communities in which they live by force and violence and that citizens will ultimately lose their freedom and liberty, if once they yield or compromise with those who are delib- erately lawless.

A similar situation existed in Detroit; It existed at the recent strike at Dear- bom. If It continues, we shall inevitably see a situation where either the law- abiding citizens will insist upon public officials performing their duty, even though It means bloodshed, or will do as wr.s done in the early days in the West — take the law in their own hands.

That necessity we hope will never arise, but those who violate the law today, who Insist upon force and intimidation, who Ignore the rights of peaceful, law-abiding citizens will, if they continue their course, jeam to their sorrow that the law-abiding citizens, when pushed too far, retaUate by becoming lawless. If nothing else will

end the lawlessness, there is a possibility of a rope, a noose at the end, and a con- venient lamppost. God forbid that we here in America should again see that day.

I do not know what is going to happen there at Pittsburgh if the pickets insist upon keeping employees from the hos- pitals. I do know that in those hospi- tals, in the 26 hospitals, there are not only several hundred but severid thou- sand patients, people who are in bed. people who are too poor, one-third of them at least, to pay for their own care; people who are blind, who are helpless; and yet those pickets keep those people from receiving the care to which they are entitled.

Mr. MOTT. Will the gentleman yield?

Mr. HOFFMAN. I yield to the gentle- man from Oregon.

Mr. MOTT. What is the gentleman's suggestion in the way of a remedy?

Mr. HOFFMAN. I have one in mind.

Mr. MOTT. May I say It would be very informative. I want to remind the gentleman of the fact that wherever a situation of that kind occurs, if the people do not put a stop to it when they have a law prohibiting It. then It is the fault of the psople.

We had a situation of that kind out in Oregon Just a few years ago. involving not a hospital strike but violent strikes of all kinds. We had a law prohibiting violence or the use of force in strikes or picketing, and we had a Governor who enforced the law. who insisted upon en- forcing It. When he started on his cam- paign of enforcement, It took him only a few weeks to clear up the whole situation. and we have never had a violent strike since then. As long as we have good law- enforcing officers in our State we never will have violent strikes. The people of Michigan and of Pittsburgh ought to do the same thing the people of Oregon did and they would get rid of their strikes.

^r. HOFFMAN. The gentleman is correct, but perhaps the gentleman is situated more fortunately than some of the rest of us. We have a law on the statute books In Michigan, section 17 of act 176. of the Public Acts of 1939 which makes it a criminal offense for anyone to coerce or attempt to coerce a man into Joining a union or to Interfere with his employment.

We have a Democratic Governor In Michigan and we have a Republican at- torney general In Michigan, but neither one of them has seen fit to. in all in- stances, enforce the law. or saw fit to en- force the law in the recent Ford strike. The gentleman Is correct. If the people would insist and If the officials would enforce the laws, we would have much less of this trouble. Unfortunately, as I tried to say. In some of these communi- ties the officers are weak-kneed. There are too many people who will vote out of office any man who attempts to enforce the law.

The gentleman asked as to a remedy. I answer: Give us law enforcement. First let me say that I do not believe in outlawing strikes. I do believe In amending the Wagner law so that it will prevent coercion from any source, which

was the amendment offered by Senator Tydwos in the Senate when that bill was under consideration.

I do believe an amendment should be placed In the law which would provide that a man should be free to Join or not Join a union.

I do believe we should amend the law so as to make it an offense for any or- ganization or any Individual to require as a condition precedent to going to work the Joining of any organization or the payment of any dues to anyone. I would free Americans so that they might work where and when they found a Job.

If you want to learn something more about the iniquities of the Wagner law, I ask you to read Westbrook Pegler's article in this morning's Post, and you will get some idea of what is wrong.

I heard the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Summers 1 the other day make a wonder- ful speech on the floor, as I have heard him before, and I agree with what he had to say, but I know, and so do you, if you have consulted the record, that the Judi- ciary Committee, of which the gentleman from Texas is chairman, has failed to re- port out remedial legislation. What is the use of getting up here on the floor and talking for an hour if they will not give us the remedy? He said that we had at least a partial remedy in the laws now on the books if those laws were en- forced. He was correct about that. We have a Federal statute (title 50. sec. 203 of the Code. sec. 5299 R. 8.) which makes It the duty of the President of the United States, if thfe States will not pro- tect the citizen — and it is plain — to use the armed forces of the Army and the Navy to protect the rights of the citizens. If the President of the United States will not perform his duty, that is no excuse for us. We should bring impeachment proceedings against him and compel him to enforce the law or get out of office. We should see that executive officers of State and county either do their duty or get out. Give us H. R. 4040. which would enable men who want to work to do so. Let men strike if they wish, but let men work if they desire. H. R. 4040 would make that possible. [Applause.]

CONTINUIKO THI DISCUSSION ABOUT THX STIXKB *T WEST PENW HOSPrtAL

Walter Fisher. 19 years of age and for- merly an orderly, but now under treat- ment at the hospital for pleurisy, told that he was assaulted while on his way to the hospital. Fisher complained to the police that he was knocked down, his glasses broken, and he suffered scratches about the head and face.

How much longer will the good, law- abiding citizens of Pittsburgh permit these pickets. Incited by Communists to Interfere with the operation of this hospital?

Certainly no one can object if the em- ployees of a hospital feel themselves un- derpaid and exercise their right to quit It is equally true that there is no Justi- fication for those who are not content to work In this or any other hospital pre- venting other people who do want to work from rendering service to the sick and the injured.

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This Is not an Isolated strike. This strike did not Just happen. This strike l8 the beginning of an attempt. Nation- wide, to unionize the employees In all hospitals. It is an attempt of the unions and the union dues collectors to fatten their pocketbooks. increase the contribu- tions to their treasuries, by collecting dues from hospital workers.

They not only seek to compel every person who works in a hospital anywhere In this Nation to pay them a fee for exer- cising the right to work, but they go fur- ther than that and. as in other strikes. they seek to control the management of the hospital.

Imagine, if you can, some commu- nistic, some Negro, or ignorant white union organiser determining the hours which a nurse or an orderly or a service employee in the hospital should work. If it happened, as it often happens, that an emergency operation was on. that the services of an orderly or of a service em- ployee were absolutely necessary to save the life of the patient, should the respon- sibility for determining whether the orderly or the service employee quits work or stays on duty at the expiration of the hours fixed by the imion be left to a shop steward, to a business agent?

The nect step in the program would be to organize the doctors and their em- ployees, and perhaps some union organiz- ers, the more ignorant among them, would then attempt to regulate the prog- ress of disease, the flow of the blood, or the action of the heart.

This strike is a part of the pattern which the Communists and those who are using the present emergency to fur- ther their private interests are attempt- ing to impose upon the Nation as a whole.

The strike did not occur In Pittsburgh, either by accident or because of dissatis- faction of hospital employees in that city. A Negro representative of the union ob- tained work in this hospital, and from his activities, directed by the union, this sit- uation has been created.

Pittsburgh was picked as the scene of the strike because It is the home of Phil Murray, president of the C. I. O. Alle- gheny County was picked because It Is a stronghold of the C. I. O. This is shown by the fact that the hospital has had diffi- culty in getting its garbage collected and other refuse removed. It is shown by the fact that it has had difficulty in getting coal through the picket lines, by the fact that local laundries have refused to per- form services for it. telling the hospiUl authorities to see the representatives of the union. It is shown by the fact that the pickets openly defy the order of the court. It is shown by the fact that pa- tients and visitors attempting to get into and out of the hospital meet with intim- idation, with threats, and with violence. Notwithstanding the fact that, under the State law. the employees of this State agency have no right to strike or to inter- fere with the operation of the hospital, the union insists that the hospital can- not operate except by its permission, un- der its direction and controL

This defiance of law, tolerated as it is by city and county authorities. Is a challenge to the State of Pennsylvania, to the people of that SUte. No mistake should be made as to either the purpose 01 the leadership of this strike. The purpose Is to compel a diversion of the taxpayers' money, appropriated by the representatives of the people to aid in caring for the aged, the Infirm, the sick, and the blind, to the pockets of the mem- bers of this imion and its organizers.

However laudable might be the desire for an increase in wages, that increase cannot be given out of money raised by taxes for another purpose — in this case for hospitalization work. Nor can it be diverted to employers and through them to the pockets of union organizers.

Just what is this Local No. 255 of the State, County, and Municipal Workers of America? Is It a spontaneous organi- zation of the employees of the hospitals of Allegheny County? Is it an organiza- tion growing out of low wages, long hours, unsanitary working conditions? Not at all. It is the child of the Communist Party.

LOCAL COMMUWiaTg BACK HOSPITAL STKIKS

Prom the records of the SUte of Penn- sylvania comes the information that David Kanes. one of ttie leaders in this strike, was formerly national secretary- treasurer of the American Federation of Government Employees, an A. F. L. union. Kanes, in 1937, on directions from the CommimLst Party, withdrew, with a large section of the radical members of this A. P. L. union, and formed the State, County, and Municipal Workers of Amer- ica as a part of the C. I. O.

The national president of this organi- zation. Abram Flaxner, has. according to a news release Issued January 30, 1941, by Lewis G. Hines. secretary of the De- partment of Lat)or and Industry of tlie Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, "been singled out on a nimiber of occasions as one of the leading members of the Com- munist Party in this country." In tills same release Mr. Hines suggested the ap- pointment of a conuLittee. and stated:

I would suggest tbat the general assembly empower tbU committee to subpena the membership rolls in the State, County, and Ifunldpal Worken Union throughout the State of Pennayl^anla. aod to not only In- quire Into their subversive activities but to ucertaln bow many of Its membership were affiliated with the Communist Party through- out the years pf 1937. 1938. 1939. and 1940. and bow many of Its members signed Communist Party petitions during that time, and bow many of Its members, throughout the various parte of the Slate, particularly In the Pitts- burgh difitrlct. Joined with exponents of the phUosophy of Marx. Kngle, Stalin, and Lenin. • who held forth in the "little red BChoolhouse," well known to everyone familiar with Communist Party activiUes In that section.

r would recommend further Inquiry be made into the activities of State employees, members of the State. County, and Municipal Workers Union, and who taught the doctrines of communism in tlM "Uttle red school- bouse."

The records of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, referring to Robert Wein- steln. secretary-treasurer and field repre-

sentative of Pennsylvania. District No. 8. of the State. County, and Municipal Workers of America, contain the follow- ing:

Robert Welnstein Is considered communis- tic and attends their meetings. About 48 years old; born in Philadelphia. Attended high school, but did not complete the 4 yeut. Parents were bom in Rue&ia and after com- ing to America became naturalised cltlrens. Welnstein has resided in PhUadelphla all his life; is a registered Democratic voter.

Has resided at his present address for the past 4 years; previovu to that he lived at 3105 West Diamond Street, Philadelphia. Operates a garage in his neighborhood

Is general secretary of the Philadelphia Union CouncU and Local No. 46. State. County, and Municipal Workers of America. Officers of the Plilladelphla Union CouncU meet at 819 Bankers Security Building. 1315 Walnut Street, and members and officers of Local No. 46, 8tat,e. County, and Municipal Workers of America, meet at 1227 Walnut Street, PhUadelphla. These organlzaUons are considered to be 100 percent communis- tic, and Welnstein is a very active Com- munist in this locality.

His friends and aasocUtes seem to be mem- bers of the above councU and local No. 4«, and he spends a great deal of time at their meeting places. Seems to have no bad hab- its. No criminal record. Owns an Oldamo- blle sedan, motor No. 0176082. manufactur- er's No. LG114477, Pennsylvania license No. 8ME61.

As attorney for this union and the men just named we have Benjamin Sigal, a member of the Allegheny County bar and assistant chief counsel of the C. I. O. In that district; a lawyer who as long ago as May 4. 1936. was carrying on a cor- respondence with the consul general of the Soviet Union and who. at that time, had dealings with various members of the Communist Parly In the Pittsburgh area who were operating a passport racket, exposed in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette several months ago.

Supporting this strike, we find Busi- ness Agent Charles Newell, of the C. I. O. United Electrical, Radio, and Machine Workers. Westinghouse Local No. 601. That organization recommended a $100 contribution to the strikers, and con- demned the hospital for paying what it termed "starvation wages." A resolution released by Agent Newell said:

We of the executive iKjard of local 801 pledge not only our moral support, but also oiir financial support to see that these work- ers are paid wages in line with American standards. Unless a suitable settlement is made, we will Inform otir workers — 15.000 of them-^that tlie management of this hotpltal is antlvmicn, that they trample on the de- sires and wiehes of their workers, that they herd scabs, that they refuse to bargain with the union and ineiet on paying their worker* a paltry $38 per month.

Charles Newell. Turtle Creek. Pa., ap- pears in the March 5. 1941. issue of the Daily Worker as one of the signers of a statement defending the Commimist Party, as does Margaret Daring, secre- tary of the same local.

Albert Lawrence Smith, business agent of Ipcal 610 of the same union as Newell. Is another ardent supporter of this strike, and he. too. is given in the same issue of the Daily Worker as one of the signers of the statement defending the Com- munist Party.

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Another supporter of the strike is the Federation for Constitutional Rights in Western Pennsylvania. That organiza- tion Is an aflBllate of the Communist /American Peace Mobilization, and its ' leader in western Pennsylvania is Rich- ard Lawry. district president of the com- munistic International Workers Order.

WILL THK CinZXNS STTBMIT?

With the 3 Communists named above back of the strike, which endangers not only the health but the Uves of the patients in 6.769 beds in the hospitals of Allegheny County, it would seem that the law-abiding, self-respecting, decent clti- sens of Allegheny County would end this Intolerable situation.

EXTENSION OF REMARKS

Mr. HUNTER asked and was given per- mission to extend his own remarks in the Record.

The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. CiAviNS). Under a previous special order of the House, the gentleman from Wis- consin fMr. Wasikijiwski] is recognized for 10 minutes.

OUR FOREIGN POLICY

Mr. WASIELEWSKI. Mr. Speaker, for some weeks now the isolationists have been making .speeches in many parts of the country in opposition to the foreign policy adopted by the United States. At the outset of this talk, may I say that our foreign policy today is not a Roose- velt policy, not a WiL'kie policy, not a Democratic nor a Republican policy. It is an American policy subscribed to by the overwhelming majority of our population. Nevertheless, the isolationists, carrying the torch of a decided minority, have not yet been answered. The majority, al- though disagreeing with the tactics of the minority, has felt that no useful pur- pose would be served by replying to their emotional histrionics. However, since this group has chosen to hold one of their meetings in my district, I feel that a very useful purpose can be served in examin- ing the effects of their program and pointing out to this House just what . would happen if the policies advocated by the isolationists were adopted.

But first let me teU you something about a meeting held at the Milwaukee Auditorium on April 22, 1941. under the auspices of the America First Committee. When the principal speakers of the eve- ning mentioned the names of the Presi- dent and WendeU WiUkie the crowd booed. When they menUoned the names of Lindbergh and General Wood the crowd cheered. Need anything else be said?

The speeches were filled with emo- tional appeal and catch phrases like "war- monger," "international bankers" "war makers," "war party," and many'others. Their name calhng. however, adds up to Utt e though they cloak it under the title of "reaHsm."

Here is the effect of their realism. It is reported that they as well as Mr. Lind- bergh feel that it is time this country began to consider getting along with Hitler. That is their idea of realism

Getting along with Hitler would mean that we should be willing to bend to his

will and every whim; that we should have to accept the Nazi ideology; accept his dfctrines of the superiority of his people over all others; accept reduction to the level of slavery; the American laborer and businessman as such would be liqui- dated; free enterprise would disappear; slave labor would displace collective bar- gaining; the only holder of a union con- tract would be a whip-lashlng Nazi state; freedom of speech and freedom of press as we know it would disappear; there would be no religious freedom; there would be no God except the state. My colleagues, are we so bankrupt In ideals, are we so defunct in moral values, are we so devoid of the spirit of fair play, have we lost all appreciation of the power of right and Justice? Have we lost all respect and regard for our fellow man? Have we lost all faith and confidence in the Almighty? Are we so blind and short-sighted that we do not realize just what all this would lead us to? The roll call of the rations that tried getting along with Hitler is much too long for us to be likewise entrapped.

It is the established policy of America to aid the victims of aggressors because of our sympathy for freedom wherever it may be. It Is ridiculous to call out "war- monger" or "war maker" at anyone who favors this course.

We are all interested in keeping out of war. We all hate war and love peace. No one of us, however, would favor peace at any price. The mere fact that I chose to defend America by giving aid to Brit- ain does not make me an Anglophile or an interventionist any more than any- one's criticism of America's legally en- acted foreign poUcy makes him a Nazi or an Anglophobe.

So that the Members of this House may know how the remarks of the Isolationists were received in Wisconsin, I shall quote some pertinent remarks from two of Mil- waukee's largest dailies. The Milwaukee Post dissented strongly to the remarks and proclamations as to what the late great Senator La Pollette. Sr.. would have believed today. It stated that no one could invoke the name of the elder La Pollette and 1917 because no one knows—

!*°T«*.*?* '*"*°'" ^" f'oUette would have reacted n 1941. Knowing that American, his love cf liberty and his hate of oppression, there Is good grounds for believing that If alive he would not be • • • (associating) with an amalgam of different Interests on the plat- form of the country.

To substantiate its reasoning the paper points to the 1941 stand taken by those who associated themselves with the elder La Pollette in 1917.

The Milwaukee Journal severely criti- cizes the Indulgence in anti-British and anti-New Deal animosities to play upon the desires and hopes of most of us that in some honorable way we can escape the holocaust that is sweeping the rest of the world.

These are perilous times. This is the time for rule of reason, not the rule of demogoguery. I believe that the isola- tionists are entirely misled. They are

eofn'f^^S^' . 'P"^^*"8 a defeatist nn1?m.*''."'^'^"^'^^*" People and are unwittingly playing into the hands of

foreign dictators In following their pres- ent course.

There is only one way of rendering in- effective the further sale of this bogus doctrine. That is for the majority of Americans, who stanchly support our present foreign policy, as every test shows, to give vent to their opinions. Only by forceful, faithful presentation of all the facts to the American people, of this disastrous world situation, will the Isolationists be effectively debunked. The Milwaukee Incident is but another example. The impression was broadcast that Milwaukee is opposed to the foreign policy of America. Prom the editorials o' our two largest dailies, and from the opinions I have been able to secure. I can assure you that such charges are not true.

A useful purpose is served in bringing this matter to the attention of this House and to the attention of America.

Mr. KEEFE. Mr. Speaker, a point of order.

The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- tleman will state it.

Mr. KEEFE. Mr. Speaker, the gentle- man in the address he has just made has on repeated occasions made reference to Senator Wheiler of Montana. I am not making this point of order in defense of Senator Wheeler or anybody else but in an effort to preserve what I understand to be the rules of this House. Ivnake the point of order that the gentleman is out of order and is proceeding in violation of the rules of the House when* he refers either contemptuously or In a compli- mentary manner to a Member of another body. I believe the gentleman's remarks should be deleted In those aspects in which he has thus referred to the Sena- tor from Montana in order that we may preserve the plain mandate of the rules of this House.

The SPEAKER pro tempore. The point of order is sustained.

The gentleman from Wisconsin will proceed in order.

Mr. WASIELEWSKI. Mr. Speaker, the speech I have prepared here has' wholly to do with the talk given by Sena- tor Wheeler. Is U permissible to merely make reference to him as the senior Sen- ator from Montana?

The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under the rules of the House. It is a violation of the rules to refer to a Senator of the United States In any such fashion. Under the rules of the House the gentle- man should refrain from such remarks as those and proceed in order.

Mr. PATRICK. Mr. Speaker, I would like to join with the gentleman from Wisconsin [Mr. Kemt] in this motion. I am sure the gentleman does not wish to violate, the rules of the House and that his intentions are not to do so but we must remember that he is In exactly the same position some of us were when we came here, and I am sure he has not yet quite grasped what is the motion Although I am in entire sympathy with what the gentleman is saying. I am not Just sure what is the motion or request before the House. Is it that the matter be suspended and that no further ad- dress go on m the House and that what has been stated be deleted insofar as it

specifically and personally ad<iresses It- self to a member of another body? Mr. WASIELEWSKI. Mr. Speaker, I

ask unanimous consent at this time to revise and extend my remarks to con- form with the House rules. I offer my profoundest regrets and apology If I have in any way violated the rules of the House. I did not realize that the House rule also covered statements made by Members of Congress outside the Capitol halls.

Mr. MICHENER. Mr. Speaker, re- serving the right to object, the gentle- man asks to revise and extend his re- marks in accordance with the rules of the House?

Mr. WASIELEWSKI. That is right. Mr. MICHENER. And the gentleman will not include in his extension those things that violate the rules and to wlilch objection has been made?

Mr. WASIELEWSKI. That Is right. Mr. SCHULTE. Mr. Speaker, the gen- tleman sUted in his request "not to vi- olate the rules of the House," so the remarks of the gentleman from Michigan are uncalled for.

Mr. KEEFE. Mr. Speaker, reserving the right to object, do I understand that If this unanimous-consent request is granted by the House, that the remarks of the gentleman thus far made in the Record will be expunged and in its place the gentleman will substitute a speech that conforms to the rules of the House? The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Cravh«s). The Chair understands that Is correct insofar as the remarks con- stitute a violation of the rxUes of the House.

Mr. PATRICK. Mr. Speaker, reserv- ing the right to object, as the gentleman from Indiana [Mr. SchultkI stated, if I understood the gentleman's statement to the Chair a moment ago, be stated and got permission to revise and extend his remarks so as to delete that part of the remarks in which a denomination of the Senator was involved. I think the Record win bear me out in this state- ment.

The SPEAKER pro tempore. That Is as the Chair understands it.

Mr. PATRICK. And that will obviate any necessity for all this discussion.

Mr. NORRELL. Mr. Speaker, further reserving the right to object. I agree with what the gentleman is saying and he is not criticizing any speech that was made in the United States Senate or In any other body of this Congress. He is talk- ing about a speech that was made out in Wisconsin by an American citusen. I cannot see how a point of order would be In order unless the gentleman was criti- cising a speech that was made on the floor of another txxly of the Congress.

The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- tleman has adced unanimous consent to revise and extend his remarks in the Record in accordance with the rules of the House.

Mr. GORE. Reserving the right to ob- ■ ject. Mr. Speaker, the genUeman from Wisconsin, who made the point of order, now propounds the interrogatory as to whether certain portions of the speech will be expunged. Is It not true that

under the rules no part of the Rbcoks can be expunged except by order of the House? The gentleman has asked per- mission to revise and exteixl his own remarks in accordance with the rules of the House, and in so doing he will not in any way be expunging matters from the record of the House.

The SPEAKER pro tempore. As the Chair understands, the unanimous-con- sent request that is now pending .is that the gentleman from Wisconsin may have the right to revise and extend his re- marks in accordance with the rules of the House.

Mr. VORYS of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, a parliamentary inquiry.

The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- tlemn will state it.

Mr. VORYS of CMiio. How can an at- tack upon a Member of another body be so revised that it will correspond with the rules of the House?

The SPEAKER pro tempore. That is a matter for the gentleman from Wiscon- sin to settle.

Mr. VORYS of Ohio. My inquiry is this

Mr. GORE. Mr. Speaker, I rise to a point of ordei\

The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- tleman will state it.

Mr. VORYS of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, I am reserving the right to object, and I do not yield at this point.

The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- tleman will state his point of order.

Mr. GORE. Mr. Speaker, a unani- mous-consent request is pending and I ask for the regular order.

The SPEAKER pro tempore. It is in the discretion of the Chair to recognize the gentleman. The gentleman from Ohio will proceed.

Mr. VORYS of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, pursuing my parlimentary inquiry, and reserving the right to object, what I wanted to know is this — and whether it applies to this speech or not is not the point. Can an attack be madj upon a Member cA this House or a meml)er of azvother body merely by referring to the person indirectly, so long as the Member is clearly identified and the matter con- sists of an attack upon something he has said or done?

The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under the rules of the House the gentleman is not permitted to do indirectly what he cannot do directly. Consequently the point of order was sustained upon the theory that there had been an uninten- tional violation of the rules of the House. The gentleman now asks unanimous con- sent that he may be permitted to revise and extend his remarks. Is there objec- tion?

niere was no objection.

EXTENSION OF REMARKS

Mr. EDWIN ARTHUR HALL. Mr. SpeiJter, I ask unanimous consent to ex- tend my remarks in the Record by the inclusion of a letter addressed to me by the secretary-treasurer of the National Rifle Association of America.

The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection?

There was no oUecUon.

THE FARMER AND THE PRICE OP FO<M>

The SPFiAKER pro tempore. Under special order heretofore made, the Chair recognizes the gentleman from Wisconsin [Mr. Murray] for 5 minutes.

THS PEOPLE SHOX7LD HAVE THE VACn

Mr. MURRAY. Mr. Speaker, It is the recognized function of democratic gov- ernment to legislate with equal Justice to all groups of our society. Business, labor, and the farmer, whose Job is a combination of business and lalx>r. are entitled to equal and a fair consideration.

The following article appeared In the

May 2. 1941. issue of the United States

News:

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Present supi^les of mo«t foods aro adequate to meet current demand. Although Icod costs are now about 5 percent above a year ago, they are stlU t>elow the average for the 5 predefenae years of 1936-SO. Tbla average Is likely to be reached, but is not expectc<l, generally, to be exceeded unless Great Britain requires unexpectedly large quantities'' of American supplies.

Meat prices are due for a continued grad- ual rise. This Is expected for two reasons: (1) Families tat more meat as their Incomes mcrease. ard (2) to encourage the produc- tion of more pork, the Department of Agri- culture is entering the market to push up prices. Should prices threaten to get out of hand, however, the Department expects to be able to seU as easily as It bought.

Please note the last part of the last sentence:

However, the Department expects to be able to sell as easily as It boughtr

There Is not much doubt but what Congress has delegated the power to the President to buy agricultural products. These food products have been purchased in the past years as cheaply as possible on lowest bids at one-half to three- fourths the cost of producing them, and then given away to the farmers' cus- tomers to sit down and eat. The farmer has not only been required to make a di- rect contribution of 25 to 50 percent of the value of his product, but has had to help pay the Federal deficit caused by the program. Now the New Deal evi- dently wants the American farmer to feed the rest of the world at 50 to 75 percent of the cost of production of the food.

Accompanying this article In the United States News on cost of living Is a photograph of the group which has evi- dently been given this power to peg prices. Under the ptctxire Is a caption which reads as foDows:

O. P. A. C. members. Elliott, Oinsburg. Hamm, and Henderson. Undue price rises are getting their attention.

Then in an editorial In the April 19 issue of the Progressive, a Madison iWis.) paper iHiblished by the La Pollettes, we find the following editorial, which calls the American consumer the forgotten man of the defense program and bit- terly complains of a small increase in food prices that are sUll far below parity: KBNinasoM TAKKs ovn

Last week the Progressive again caUed at- tention to the unwarranted price rises In cooBXtmer goods. In the week that has fol- lowed prices have continued to soar. Canned

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tomatoes and pineapple Juice, fresh fruits and vegetables, sugar and meat, lumber, ■hoes, plumbing and heating equipment, paint, household cleaning supplies, cot- ton— all these and many more articles of everyday use have jumped in price.

With consumers more troubled than ever about feeding and clothing their families and paying rent In the face of the mounting cost of living, President Roosevelt has created the Office of Price Administration and Clvllliui Supply for the protection of consumers.

Leon Henderson, a bard-boUed New Deal economist, will direct the agency, which will absorb his old Price Stabilization Division and Mf— Harriet Elliott's Consumer Division. On taking over his new post, Henderson said he preferred to rely on ample produc- tion and public opinion rather than on a big stick to keep prices from skyrocketing. We like that outlook for a starter. It's the position that valiant Harriet Elliott took In her work as Consimier Commissioner, until ahe began to get pushed aro\md by the Wall Street boys in Washlngtoi.. In her fight against soaring costs, she has pointed out re- peatedly that it's nonsense to talk about con- jiumlBg^ less In Amertca when we have such Vemendous capacity to produce more. There can be no national defense, she has said so often, no matt.r how many battleships and warplanes we make, unless the Nation builds strong, healthy Americans.

Miss Elliott's Consumer Division might have done a much better job if It hadnt been assigned to the role of orphan in the defense picture, and then pushed out of sight by the ll-a-year Industrialists who are tripping over each other In Washington. We have hopes for Leon Henderson and his new agency. He won't take a beating from the Tory alliance In the capital without some real yelping for the defense program's for- gotten man — the American consumer.

The. reader shovild realize that cotton Is only 61 percent of parity, so you can figure out for yourself how much to be Influenced by such an editorial. The editorial seems more anxious to attack business than it is in getting the farmer a parity price.

After reading all these articles one comes to certain conclusions and one is also confronted with certain questions. — The first question is. Where did this group of O. P. A. C.'s get the power to "sell as easily as it bought" and become the world's greatest speculators in food products? No Member of this House can quote any statute which gives them this power.

The second question is. Why does not the administration leadership, if there is any left this side of the White House, speak up and question this usurpation of legislative powers?

The third question is. Where are our friOBds of labor when they will sit idly by and see 6,000,000 farm laborers arbitrarily given 10 cents per hour or less with 28 to 29 cents per poimd butter on the farms? Or are they just political labor- "' Ites and Interested only in labor from a political standpoint? Would our labor friends without protest see other groups of our labor put in a 10-cent per hour class?

The fourth question is. If we, as Mem- bers of Congress, have not sufScient power, or leadership, to correct this un- fair situation, why do not we be frank with our constituents and tell them we have degenerated Into a high school de- bating society and that the power which they think rests with them and us has

been delegated to a group, not producer represented, that controls the milk check of every farmer in America and the gro- cery bill of every family in the land? Has not Mr. Henderson acquired more temporary power than any dozen Mem- bers of Congress?

The fifth question Is. Should not an administration that is committed to a program of four freedoms for the world at least follow a legal means of preserv- ing some of the freedoms of our own people?

The sixth question is. What has become of the great champions of civil liberty? Where are they, and why are they so inarticulate at this time? When this great Progressive-New Deal group is so vociferous in its denunciation of em- ployees who violate the civil liberties of others, why do they originate and per- petuate a program that openly violates the civil liberties of millions of oiu: people?

The seventh question is, Why should the paper "Progressive" be so interested In writing editorials that comfort the consumers with hopes far below parity prices when they should be interested in the civil liberties of the great group of our people? Are they once again trying to work "both sides of the street"?

CONCLUSIONS

The first. The New Deal has so grad- ually backed a program that gives the executive branch of this Government ex- cessive powers that it evidently thinks it can now boldly assume all the legislative powers of this Government.

The second. Those who still believe in the American way of life should correct this situation by immediate attention to bill H. R. 4544, introduced by our col- league, the gentleman from Wisconsin, Hon. Frank B. Kxefz, which would quickly bring an end to this New Deal Injustice. This bill provides parity prices for all Government purchases of agri- cultural products and most Justly so.

The third. It appears that the New Deal does not practice what it preaches. While it berates business and other groups for its sins, it turns around and commits bigger social and economic sins its very self. When the New Deal pegged butter at 31 cents per pound, it fixed the farmers' wages at 10 cents per hour or less.

The fourth. The O. P. .^. C.'s will go down in history as apaches unless their power is controlled.

On page 40, of the May 2 Issue of the United States News, we find the follow- ing:

Leon Henderson, himself, is none too con- fident of his ability to keep prices from a runaway rise unless he gets more authority to Influence Government tax and credit policies and to influence the course of wag^ Increases, as well as to encourage plant ex- pansion.

Note that Mr. Henderson is hungry for still more power. He seems to be suffer- ing from the usual affliction of all New Dealers, in that he thinks he has all the answers. He and the President evidently think that his own personal Judgment is of more value to society than the com- bined Judgment of the producer, con-

sumer, and distributor, that should be equally represented in any price-control program which affects all groups of our society.

It is a bitter pill for the New Dealers to swallow that 92 -score butter in Chi- cago the past 8 years has averaged only 27.8 cents per pound, and it averaged 38 cents per pound the 8 years before the New Deal came into power. Also that after 8 years of spending billions of dol- lars in the name of the farmer, the New Deal pegs the price of butter below the average price of the Hoover adminis- tration. This should indicate that the New Deal agricultural leaders admit that they have bogged down, and also admit that this is not in keeping with the promises made the people.

I stand for legislative equality for bus- iness, for labor, and for the farmer. One of the first objectives should be to bring the Government back to the people if we are to again have the American way of life.

EXTENSION OF REMARKS

Mr. COFFEE of Washington. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent to ex- tend my own remarks in the Appendix on two topics, and in one to Include excerpts from letters from constituents, and in the other a brief magazine article.

The SPEAKER. Without objection, It is so ordered.

There was no objection.

Mr. MACIORA. Mr. Speaker. I ask unanimous consent to revise and extend my own remarks.

The SPEAKER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

There was no objection.

ADJOURNMENT

Mr. COOPER. Mr. Speaker, I move that the House do now adjourn.

The motion was agreed to; accordingly (at 1 o'clock and 3 minutes p. m.) , pursu- ant to its order heretofore entered, the House adjourned until Monday, May 5. 1941, at 12 o'clock noon.

COMMITTEE HEARINGS COMMITTEE ON FLOOD CONTROL

The Committee on Flood Control will continue hearings on the following days:

1. Monday, May 5: Proponents and representatives of the Corps of Engineers for the New England region, including the Connecticut and Merrimac Rivers, and the Middle Atlantic region, includ- ing New York, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey.

2. Tuesday, May 6: Proix)nents and representatives of the South Atlantic re- gion, including rivers fiowing into the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico east of the Mississippi River.

3. Wednesday, May 7 : Proponents and representatives of the Corps of Engineers for the Arkansas, White, Red, and St. Francis River Basins.

4. Thiu-sday. May 8: Lower Mississippi River: Gen. Max C. Tyler, president of the Mississippi River Commission, and Gen. Julian L. Schley, Chief of Engi- neers, on the lower Mississippi River and proposed modifications of the adopted project.

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5 Friday, May 9: Proponents and rep- resenUtives of the Corps of Engineers for the lower Mississippi River and tribu- taries other than the Arkansas, the White, the Red, and the St. Francis

Rivers. . .

6 Monday, May 12: Proponents and representatives of the Corps of Engineers for other projects in other regions and in other parts of the United SUtes.

7 Tuesday. May 13: Representatives of the Department of Asriculture and other governmental agencies.

8. Wednesday, May 14: Senators and Members of Congress.

COMMITTEE ON IMMIGRATION AND NATURALIZATION

There will be a meeting of the Com- mittee on Immigration and Naturaliza- tion at 10:30 a. m. Wednesday, May 7 1941 for the consideration of H. R. 4215 (Mr. ALLEN), to exclude cerUin aUer^.

Consideration of House Resolution 94 (Leland M. Ford) and private bills. Thursday, May 8. 1941.

COMMITTEE ON INTERSTATE AND FOREIGN COMMERCE

There will be a meeting of the bridge subcommittee of the Committee on In- terstate and Foreign Commerce at 10 a. m. Wednesday. May 7, 1941. Business to be considered: Public hearing on H. R. 431«.

COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY

The Committee on the Judiciary will hold public hearings on H. R. 4017 a bill permitting exemption from certain re- strictions on political activity ^ munlcl- pal affairs, on Wednesday, May 14. 1941. at 10 a. m.. in room 346. House Office Building, before Subcommittee No. 1.

COMMITTEE ON THE MERCHANT MARINE AND FISHERIES

The Committee on the Merchant Ma- rine and Fisheries w»ll hold P^Wlc hear- ings on Wednesday, May 14, 19*1. aj 10 a m on H. R. 3361. to provide that {he United States shaU aid the States in flsh-restoratlon and management proj- ects, and for other purposes.

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Doc No. 203); to the Committee on Banking and Currency and ordered to be printed.

REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON PUB- LIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS

Under clause 2 of rule xm, reports of committees were delivered to the Clerk for printing and reference to the proper calendar, as follows:

Mr SABATH: Committee on Rules. House Resolution 189. Resolution for the consid- eration of H. R. 4534: without amendment (Rept. No. 490). Referred to the House Cal-

Mr SABATH: Committee on Rules. House Resolution 193. Resolution for the consid- eration of H. R. 4466. a bill *« »^^^°^)*,.^^* acquisition by the United States of title to or the use of domestic or foreign merchant vessels for urgent needs of commerce and na- tional defense, and for other purposes; with- out amendment (Rept. No. 491). Referred to the House Calendar.

BXECUnVE COMMUNICATIONS, ETC.

Under clause 2 of rule XXIV. executive

communications were taken from the

Speaker's Uble and referred as follows.

491 A letter from the acting president. Board of Commissioners of the D strict of Co- nTmbla. transmitting a draft oj i^vroposeA buT to amend the act entitled "An "ict w provide aid for needy blind persons of the Dis- trict of Columbia and ^"),»^o;^^^°\»PP'^°K^"5: tlons therefor." approved August 24 J93^. to the Committee on the District of Colum-

^'^iga A letter from the Secretary of War. transmitting a draft of a blU "^^'^'^K^u vision for maintaining the corps of cadtts of the united SUtes MUlUry Academy at authorized strength which the War Depart- ment recommends be enacted Into law; to Uie Committee on Military Affairs.

493. A letter from the Chairman. Reoan- rtructlon Finance Corporation, transmitting a report covering the operations of the Rccon- ItruaSn Finance Cor^ratlon for the fourth Ju^ter of 1940. and for the period Ijom the Organization of the Corporation on February a 1932, to December 31. 1940. Inclusive (H.

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REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON PRI- VATE BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS Under clause 2 of rule XIII. report^ of committees were delivered to the Clerk for printing and reference to the proper calendar, as follows:

Mr BOGOS: Committee on Claims. H. R. 188 ' A blU for the relief of Ma J. R. Lee; with amendment (Rept. No. 492) . Referred to the Committee of the Whole House.

Mr COFFEE of Washington: Committee on Claims. H. R. 768. A blU for the relief of WlUlam E. Thomas; with amendment (Rept. No. 493) . Referred to the Committee

of the Whole House. .

Mr WICKERSHAM : Committee on Claims. H R 859. A bill for the relief of Arthur Gose: with amendment (Rept. No. 494)^ Re- ared to the committee of the Whole House. Mr FENTON: Conxmlt tee on Claims, h.k. 1646 ' A bill for the relief of George Gels; with amendment (Rept. No. 495). Referred to the Committee of the Whole House.

Mr MEYER of Maryland: Committee on Claims. H. R. 1933. A bill for the relief of Bert and Marie Freeman; with amendment (Rept. No. 496). Referred to the Committee of the Whole House.

Mr SCOTT: Committee on Claims, h. k. 2426 ■ A bill for the relief of H. B. Wilson; with amendment (Rept. No. 497). Referred to the Committee of the Whole House.

Mr WINTER: Committee on Claims. H.R. 2891 A bill for the relief of Roy Card; with amendment (Rept. No. 498) . Referred to the Committee of the Whole House.

Mr WICKERSHAM : Committee on Claims. H R 2908. A bill for the relief of William H Evens; with amendment (Rept. No. 499). Referred to the Committee of the Whole House. _, ,

Mr SAUTHOFP: Committee on Claims. H R 3084. A bill for the relief of Hugh c' Russell; without amendment (Rept. No. 500). Referred to the Committee of the Whole House.

Mr WINTER t Committee on Claims, h. k. 3629 ' A bin for the relief of Irene Trauer- nlchf with amendment (Rept. No. 501) . Re- ?erred to the Committee of the Whole House.

PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS Under clause 3 of rule XXII, pubUc bUls and resolutions were introduced and sev- erally referred as follows:

By Mr. CAPOZZOLI: H R 4606. A bUl lowering the minimum age limit for ellglbUlty lor membership in

the Reserve Officers' Training Con?" f«>m 14 to 13 years of age; to the Committee on MUltary Affairs.

By Mr. CASE of South DakoU: H R 4607. A bin to provide for the punish- ment of persons transporting stolen catUe in Stenrtate commerce, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. By Mr. DIRKSEN: H R 4608. A bill to regulate transmlttlrg unpaid letters and postal cards of soldiers. saUors, and marines; to the Committee on the Post Ofnce and Post Roads. By Mr. DOXEY: H R 4609. A bill to Incorporate the Society of American Foresters; to the Committee ott the Judiciary.

By Mr. PQRAND: H R 4610. A blU to amend the Soldierr and Sallon' ClvU Relief Act of 1940 to Prevent the charging of excessive i"^"^^"^"',.;;'^ respect to obligations of ^^^J^J^^i^l^ ser^ce; to the Committee on MUltary Affair*.

By Mr. FULMER: H R 4611. A bUl to amend the Packers and Stockyards Act. 1921. approved August 15. 1921, as amended; to the Committee on Agri- culture.

By Mr. GUYER of Kansas: H R 4612. A bill to prevent discrimination aealnst persons on account of race, color or creed In the distribution and enjoyment ^ employment opportunities made powlble by national-defense contracts; to the Commit- tee on the Judiciary.

By Mr. PITTENGER: H R 4613. A bUl to increase the pay ol enlisted men In the land and naval forces; to the Committee on MUltary Affairs. By Mr. RANDOLPH: H R 4614 A bill to amend the act entitled "An act for the retirement of public-school teachers in the District of Columbia, ap- proved January 15, 1920. as amended, and fcr other purposes; to the Committee on th« District of Columbia. ». «, •

H R 4615. A bin to amend paragraph 31 or section 7 of the act entitled 'An act making appropriations to provide for the government of the District of Columbia for the fiscal year ending June 30. 1903. and for other purposes, approved July 1. 1902. as Amended; to th. Committee on the District of Columbia. By Mr. ROGERS of Oklahoma: H R 4616. A bill relating to obligations In- curred, and land and improvements acquired by or on behalf of. Indians under section 208 of the act of June 16, 1933; to the Committee on Indian Affairs.

H R 4617. A bin to promote the general welfare of the Indians of the United States by amending the acts of June 18. 1934 (48 Stat. 984). May 1, 1936 (49 Stat. 1250) and June 26, 1936 (49 Stat. 1967): to the Com- mittee on Indian Affairs. By Mr. ROMJTJE: H R 4618. A blU to make permanent the rate of postage on mailable matter of the nrbt class; to the Committee on the Post Office and Post Roads.

By Mr. SACKS: H R 4619. A bill to amend the Communi- cations Act of 1934 so as to prohibit and penalize the unauthorized recording or me- chanical reproduction of music and other pro- gram material transmitted by wire or radio; to the Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.

By Mr 8TEAGALL: H R 4620. A bUl to extend the operation* of the Disaster Loan Corporation and the Electric Home and Farm Authority, to provide fjr increasing the lending authority of the Reconstruction Finance Corporation, and for other purposes: to the Committee on Banking

and Currency. m *i^ i

H R 4621. A bUl tO amend the NatJojiai Housing Act. and for other purposes; to the Committee on Banking and Currency.

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"And I am sure the people of this country .. «»».<>» *Ko CTTont h«»ln of the United

my father and mother, but I am dot fretUng. A UtUe East End girl says 'thank you.' '

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By ICr. KXPAUVEB:

B. Rea. IM. Resolution providing for an In^ Testlgatlon of the District Court of Delaware; to the Committee on Rules.

EL Rm. 195. Resolution providing for the WipMMM of the Investigation authorized un- der House Resolution IM; to the Committee on Accounts.

MEMORIALS Under clause 3 of rule XXII. memorials were presented and referred as follows:

By the SPEAKER: Memorial of the Legis- lature of the State of MlnnesoU. memorial- Istng the President and the Congress of the United States to conslde- their resolution No. 6. Houje file No. 1599, with reference to Uxes and public lands: to the Committee on the Public Lands.

Also, memorial of the Legislature of the State of Massachusetts, memorializing the President and the Congress of the United States to consider their resolution with refer- •nce to the Townaend recovery plan of old- age pensions: to the Committee on Ways and Means.

Also, memorial of the Legislature of the State of Wisconsin, memorializing the Presl- flent and the Congress of the United States to consider their Senate Joint Resolution No. S2, concerning free transportation and mail- ing of publications to military camps; to the Committee on the Post OfSce and Post Roads.

PRIVATE BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS

Under clause 1 of rule XXII, private bills and resolutions were introduced and severally referred as follows:

By Mr. DIRKSEN: H R. 4822. A biU for the relief of Catharine Schultze; to the Committee on Claims. By Mr. FITLMER: H. R. 4623. A bill for the relief of Robert E. Starling: to the Conamlttee on Claims. By Mr. MASON: H. R. 4924. A bill for the relief of John August Johnson; to the Committee on War Claims. ~^

By Mr. PEARSON: H.R.4e35. A bill for the relief of Karl K. Wilkes: to the Committee on Claims. By Mr. RAMSPECK: H. R.4626. A bUl for the relief of Jane Bawk; to the Committee on Claims. By Mr. SHANLET: H. R. 4627. A bill authorizing the Railroad Ketlrement Board to pay an annuity to John Fleming Condon; to the Committee on Claims. H. R. 4628. A bUl for the relief of Irene Kesdale; to the Committee on World War Veterans' Legislation.

R.R.4629. A bill for the relief of Alfred Smith: to the Committee on- Claim*.

PETITIONS. ETC.

Under clause 1 of rule XXn, petitions and papers were laid on the Clerk's desk and referred as follows:

949. By Mr. BOLLKS: Joint reaolutlon of Legislature, memorializing the

of the United States to provide for tree transportation and mailing of publica- tions to military camps; to the Committee on IfUltary Affairs.

950. By Mr. CLASON: Memorial of the Cen- tral Court of Massachusetts, urging Im- BMdlate enactment by Congress of the Town- send n&tlcnal recovery plan; to the Com- mittee on Ways and Means.

951. By Mr. HOOK: Petition of Mabel MacPberson and others of Michigan, oppos-

tbe St. Lawrence seaway; to the Corn- cm Foreign Affairs.

962. By Mr. KRAMER: Petition of the United Automobile Workers of 'America. Willys Local No. 215, Alhambra, Calif., re- questing that they go on record as being oiH>o*ed to any legislation that would de- prive them of the right to sUlke and peaceful picketing on any Industry; to the Committee on the Judiciary.

953. By Mr. TALLE: Petition of May Lam- bert and 18 other citizens of Fayette County, Iowa, urging the enactment of Senate bill 860: to the Committee on Military Affairs.

954. By Mr., STEFAN: Memorial of the Nebraska State Legislature, memorializing the Congress of the United States to Join with the States of Nebraska, Oregon, Wash- ington, Idaho, Wyoming, Colorado, Kansas, and Missouri In properly observing the year 1943 the one hundredth anniversary of the founding of civil government in the West and the blazing of the old Oregon Trail; to the Committee on the Library.

955. By the SPEAKER: Petition of the In- ternational Longfihoremen's and Warehouse- men's Union, Seattle, Wash., petitioning con- sideration of their resolution with reference to Work Projects Administration and other relief appropriations; to the Committee on Appropriations.

956. Also, petition of the Straight Forward Lodge. No. 1196. Steel Workers' Organizing Committee, Brackenrldge, Pa., petitioning consideration of their resolution with refer- ence to labor and the national-defense pro- gram: to the Committee on Naval Affairs.

957. Also, petition of the Carpenters Local Union. No. 483, of San Francisco. Calif., peti- tioning consideration of their resolution with reference to labor and the national-defense program; to the Committee on the Judiciary.

SENATE

Monday, M.\y 5, 1911

The Chaplain. Rev. ZeBarney T. Phil- lips, D. D., ofifered the following prayer:

O God, our Heavenly Father, who art ever ready to hearken to the children of Thy love, even in their darkest hours: We beseech Thee to deliver us from our besetting foe as he stalks shamelessly through the broad sunlit ways of our pilgrimage, haunting life at its prime and smiting it at the height of its power. Help us to overcome the temptation that dogs the footsteps of success, as It tends to stifle prayer and parches the soul with the drought of a gross materialism, so oft engendered by the sordid promptings of self-interest. Send Thy messenger to walk beside us, though but in homely guise, that he may slip unseen into our waiting hearts and give us strength even as a deep-seated spring welling up to supply each need as it arises.

Help us to rise from our dull, dead level to the splendor of Thy call, and to feel upon our faltering lips the glowing em- bers of the Altar, that we may proclaim unto mankind the light of love that falls like dew upon the parched heart, the light of leading which sets the feet upon fresh paths of service.

We ask It in the name of Him who came not to be ministered unto but to minister. Jesus Christ, Thy Son. our Lord. Amen.

THE JOURNAL

On request of Mr. BAHKirr, and by unanimous consent, the reading of the

Journal of the proceedings of Thursday, May 1. 1941. was dispensed with, and the Journal was approved.

LETTERS OF THANKS FROM GREAT BRITAIN

Mr. AUSTIN. Mr. President. I ask unanimous consent to have published In the Record certain letters of thanks from Great Britain concerning which I am In receipt of a letter written by Mrs. Walter Llppmann. who is connected with the American Red Cross National Headquar- ters in Washington. Her letter, in part, is as follows:

Dkab Senatok Austin : I am writing to you at the suggestion of Mrs. Dwight Davis, na- tional director of volunteer special services of American Red Cross, under whom I now work.

The attached letters of thanks from Britain were read to over 2,000 delegates cf the volun- teer special services of the Red Cross at their annual convention round table held at Wash- ington, D. C. on April 22. These delegates came from every section of the United States, and so deep was the impression made on them by these letters that a reeo'.utlon offered by a delegate from Chicago was unanimopsly passed pledging continued Red Cross support to Lady Reading and to the W. V. 8. workcni under her leadership. As you doubtless know, all Red Cross garments and suppliea of a clvUian nature are handled and dis- tributed In Great Britain through Lady Read- ing's Women's Voluntary Services for civilian defense (commonly known as W. V. S ).

No one can read these letters without a feeling of deep admiration for the courage and self-respect of the little people of Great Britain. I feel sure that the people of the United States would like to know that through the Red Cross and thanks to the untiring work of thousand? of volunteers In Red Cross chapters throughout the country the n>en. women, and children of Britain are being clothed and comforted.

The "VICE PRESIDENT. Without Ob- jection, the letters will be printed In the Record.

The letters are as follows:

Lcrrxxs moic w. v. s. oaoAKizms

We have an ever-Increasing number of women and children, ranging from an old lady of 83 (now with only her old-age pen- sion and who completed her training as m nurse In 1883) to a little girl of under a year who still flushes scarlet and clings to her mother at the souiid of an aeroplane overhead. A little boy of 11 years, burled under debris for 3 hours, came to this depot last week— any of these children who have stiffered from shocks of this kind are so ter- ribly cold and your warm union suits are a real godsend to them.

When they have been reclothed and told that the warm pull-overs and good shirts are a gift from the United States of America they say, "Very good of them, I'm sure It Is: they ain't foreigner; they're the same as wot we are, alnt they?"

We had one old lady of 81 who was so tiny that we had to give her children's shoes and thick stockings, as none of the women's would flt her. She ezpreased herself as ex- tremely satisfied, and. drawing herself up to her full 4 feet 9 inches, said, "Well, they *ave bombed me 'ouse flat, but that Itler wont get me down, and I'm going back to me stall In the market now." Even the children's manner of walking changes when they have warm clothing and shoes that flt them, and yOtt see them striding along like a young man wtien he is in uniform. I feel certain that this self-respect and happiness which jon have given them will make a lasting differ-

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ence to their attitude to life quite apart from the physical gain.

Lnrsxs raoM aarrAiN— mkn and womdc "When a bomb demolished our house, the weather was cold, and, having lost aU our clo'hlng. the gift was niost acceptable, espe- cially to the kiddles. M you had been there, you would realize that we still keep our taUs up over here, especially the children. Not a murmur or complaint, although they were taken out In the cold night with only their shirts on and heavy gunfire and raiders rag- ing overhead. With the bombing of clvUlans. the Germans hope to break our morale. This they win never do. But when the children are cold and hungry, that Is the danger, and through your efforts In providing clothing. etc you are beating the Nasls, for as soon as we had a hot meal and were fitted out with clothing provided by you we felt and knew that, whatever Hitler did, with your kind help we could lace anything.

"Cheistophe« Geat.-

From a private recently in the evacuation at Dunkerque to W. V. S. and A. R. C :

"I wish to thank you on behalf of myself wife and son for the help and kindness of your workers In clothing us after being bombed out of my home. 1 have never been treated with such kindness In all my life. I wl«h you and your American friends aU the success due you: and If there Is anything I can do to bolster and enccurage and help you voluntary workers. I shaU do so. I can sur- mise what would happen in my case and thou- sands of ethers If it wasn't for your organiza- tions in helping them and keeping uP the morale of the bcmted-out refugees in holding out against Hitler and fascism.

"W. J. Faemer."

"DEAt PSOPLE OP AMIBICAf ThlS IS a WOh-

derful surprise to send the children such nice clothes and good, strong boots. Their father was a prisoner of war last time, so he has experienced some of the horrors, and now the kindness of war. I have lest my little boy of 19 months In the shelter with pneumonia and uerlionltls so have had a little sorrow already in this But kind friends have always come to our aid when we get most desperate, and I hops God will replace my baby next month, aU being weU."

"And I am sure the people of thto country will never forget the great help of the United SUtes of America to old England to see this terrible affair through. I served 4 years in France In the last war • • • and was In an American hospital In France, and they treated me with the greatest skUl."

-1 have three children and very soon I will be able to put on the little garments you have ■o beautifully put together. I shaU treasure the layette and shall keep It as long as I live in memory of the long way It has come, shew- ing the undersundlng that exists between women however far between we are. ^

"A GEATXrni- MOTHEE.

"We have had rather a bad time of It In London, although we shan't let that get us SSwn, and now find It a B""* f*^*^ ,*» Jf^^J at this lovely hcuse. Peace «««» quietness to quite a change. Also It Is a great relief t« be Comfortable In bed at night Instead of an

air-raid shelter. «,.,.„„ "

-A London Mothie.

"I am a mother of 14 children and am very proud of them We have been through a £^t deal lately, but still we do" t <:are and Srry on. We have been going to the shelter every night for months, and we do^t Uke a bit of notice: we are quite used to It by now and we wUl keep up the good spirit untU we

"It's nice to know we have such good friends m these times. I having been one who has lost everything In my bombed Jcuse. I am grateful to theae poople and shaU always remember.

Letters from children, all of whom. Judging by their handwriting, are between e'i and 12 years old. except for the 14-year-qld Scottish boy who writes as follows. AU begin either "bear people of America." or "Dear American Red Cross friends."

"I am 14. the oldest, and the youngest Is 6 and we all come from the city of Edinburgh. The cocoa is lovely, we had some this morning. The rice Is stUl untasted. but not for long. The soap Is a novelty. It floats. In Britain soap always sinks. Although the average Scottish boy likes to wash »« much as to drink poison, we bear you no "1 wUl for the soap. We all wonder what would hap- pen If Nazi U-boats sank a load of your un-

slnkable soap." *», «, ^«

"Brium also thanks you for the 50 de- stroyers, also the airplanes. Every time we see an airplane we think of the planes you are sending us. With ycur help we are sure

°'.SiS?o;%he frock my little brother received from the American Red Cross May I express his thanks for It because It puts hlra m a nice Jolly spirit each time he has it

"1 am an evacuee from a dangerous area and my mother cannot afford to buy me many clothes. I have* heard a great deal about America. The newspapers tell us you are helping Britain to win the war. We are all proud of you. The raids here are not as bad as London. I am away from my mother, my house has been bombed. But we wUl soon get another one and start all over again. People are pleased you took their children into your country for safety. If we keep on fighting as we are and you keep on helping we wUl win. We used to see lots of your films in London for we are evacuees from London and many of them were very good, and It was weU worth paying sixpence to see

"We have Just come from London because of air raids but we do not care about air raids so If Germany tries to frighten us they win never frighten us. we are not the sort to be frightened by Germany.

"Good-bye and good luck from

"ABTHtTB AND JaMES KZMP.

"We are having a hard time but we can face It. This Is a little cattle town and we see ccws being driven along the street. We see birds too, flocks of birds that we never saw m London and the sun rising also. I hope you are enjoying yourselves. How long thlTwar keeps on we wUl win In the end.

"I am 9 years old and we are two brothei^, our names are Lionel and Terry Clafke My mother has been evacuated otxt of her blUet and IS sleeping in a church haU. My father has to live in a bombed house and Is all by hlstelf with the cat."

•It IB kind of you to spare your pennies to help me who have been forced to leave my house m London. I am doing nay .best to keen Aeerful. (Teacher's note: "This l ttle bov hak twice lost his home by bombing. )

•••ri^y are the best clothes I have ever worn in my life. The freEh air here does you good, the flowers and fields are lovely too. I expect it is lovely in America to lie In the hot sun. But I like London best. I expect everybody likes their own home best. Miss MacLachan (with whom I am bUleted) said if an Ameri- can nurse or soldier came here she would ask them to have a cup of tea.

•I come from Bethnal Green where two incendiary bombs feU In my street. I miss

my father and mother, but I am dot fretUng. A Uttle East End girl says 'thank you.' "

"I live in Portsmouth but have been evacu- ated to the above address. When the sirens go at night we go down to our cellar which we have now made into an alr-rald shelter. As there are three beds down there, Nannie and Antonla go into one, Mrs. Parsons Into another, and I In the other. When my mother writes me she usually teUs me what Is happening In Portsmouth where my father works m a shop. It has been blown to the ground so he has to work somewhere else.

"We are all right in England. I hope you are all right in America.

"Cheerio with love.

"Ronald Watkins."

RBSOLtmON — CABLX TO I.ABT EXAOINO

To the Dowager Marchioness of Reading, chairman of the W. V. S.. and to the W. V. S. iDorkers: Whereas we learn dally from a steady flow of grateful and courageour letters from the men women, and children of beleaguered Britain of the untiring and kindly assistance of the W. V. S. workers under your leadership in distributing the clothes and other articles made by the American Red Cross chapters throughout our country; and

Whereas we know that out of a total of 850 000 members of the W. V. 8., over 450.000 are closely associated In hanjlllng and dis- tributing these supplies: Therefore be It

Resolved. That we, the volunteers of all the American Red Cross chapters here assembled at our annual convention In Washington, D C , do tender to you and to the W. V. 8. workers everywhere our grateful admiration and a renewed pledge to continue undimin- ished—Indeed, to increase — our Red Cross as- sistance to the British people in their fight for freedom and peace.

EESOLtmON EEAD AT THE END OP THE EOUHD- TABLE SESSION. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 23, 1»41

The volunteer workers of the American Red Cross at their annv^Q convention in Wash- ington on April 23— „ ,. ^ „. »_

Thank the President of the United States of America for his greeting:

Dedicate themselves to the cause of the

Nation; ,, .

Pledge their service wherever they are called to serve In order that by the united effort of aU our people the Independence, the liber- ties and the honor of the Republic shaU re- main secure and Its Influence assured for the making of a Just and lasting peace.

EXECUTIVE COMMtTNICA-nCNS

The VICE PRESIDENT laid before the Senate the following letters, which were referred as indicated:

AMENDMENT OF LAW RELATIVE TO NARCOTICS

A letter from the Acting SecreUry of the Treastiry. transmitting a draft of proposed legislation to amend various narcotic pro- visions of the Internal Revenue Code to re- lieve certain hospitals from double occu- pational tax classification by specifically classifying them, to classify newly discovered morphine derivatives, to prevent the abusive use of narcotic commodity tax stamps, and for other purposes (with accompanying pa- pers); to the Committee on Finance.

EXPENDITURES FOR "EDUCATIONAL

ORDERS," WAR DEPARTMENT A letter from the Secretary of War. trans- mitting, cu'suant to lew, a statement show- tog expenditures by the War Department from funds appropriated for "Educational orders" during the period ««»«<* ^December 31 1940 (with an accompanying paper), to the Commltue on MUltary Affairs.

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«a^„rt». That it IS the firm purpose of the I A letter In the nature of a petition from

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CL08IN0 OF PORTION OF VAN KESS 8TREZT NW.. DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

A letter from the Secretary ol Commerce, transmitting a draft of propoaed legislation to authorize and direct the CommUsslonera of the District of Columbia to close Van Ness Street between Connecticut Avenue and Reno Road NW. and Pierce Mill Road between Van Ness Street and Reno Road NW. (with an accompanying paper): to the Committee on the District of Columbia.

REPORT OF RECONSTRUCTION FINANCE • CORPORATION

A letter from the Chairman and Secre- tary of the Reconstruction Finance Corpo- ration submitting pursuant to law, a re- port covering the operations of the Cor- poration for the fourth quarter of 1940, and also for the period from the organization of the Corporation on February 2. 1932. to De- cember 31. 1940, inclusive (with accompany- ing papers): to the Committee on Banking and Currency.

DISPOSITION OF EXECUTIVE PAPERS Letters from the Archivist of the United State. tran.smlttlng, pursuant to law. lists of papers and documents on the flies of the Departments of War. Justice, the Post Office. Interior. Agriculture, and Labor (2); the United States Civil Service Commission; the Federal Trade Commission: the Federal Loan Agency: the Home Owners' Loan Corpora- tion; and the Public Roads Administration (2); which are not needed in the conduct of business and have no permanent value or historical Interest, and requesting action looking to their disposition (with accom- panying papers) ; to a Joint Select Committee on the Dispcaltlon of Papers In the Execu- tive Departments.

The VICE PRESIDENT appointed Mr. Barkley and Mr. Brswster members of the committee on the part of the Senate.

pnrnoNS and memorials

Petitions, etc., were laid before the Sen- ate by the Vice President, or presented by Senators, and referred as indicated:

By the VICE PRESIDENT: A resolution of the Legislature of the State of Nebraska, favoring observance In the year 1943 In conjunction with other States and the United States of the heroic deeds of the In- trepid pioneers who blazed the trail to the Pacific Coast known as the Old Oregon Trail; to the Committee on the Library. (See reso- lution printed in full when presented by Mr. NoRsxs on the Ist Instant.)

A resolution of the General Court of Mas- sachusetts; to the Committee on Finance:

"Resolutions memorlBllzlng the Congress of the United States for the Immediate pas- gage of the Townsend Recovery Act, ao- called

"Whereas proper and adequate assistance to the aged persons in the Commonwealth and the Nation is one of the most vital problems ot our Goveriunent at the present time; and

'"Whereas sentiment as expressed by the citizens of the Commonwealth has been ao strongly in favor of the so-called Townsend recovery plan of old-age pensions as to con- vince public officials of the Immediate need for. and wisdom of. the enactment of such legislation: Therefore be it

"Jtcaotoed, That the General Court of Mas- •aehuaetta urges the Congress of the United States to immediately enact the Townsend reeorery plan of old-age pensions, and en- <|Oftf guch plan as a humanltiu-lan. Just, and •quttable method of caring for our aged citl- mna: and be it further

"Retolved. That the Secretary of the Com- monwealth forthwith forward copies of these resolutions to the presiding ofBoera ot both

branches of Congress and to the Members thereof from this Commonwealth."

A concurrent resolution of the Legislature of Minnesota; to the Committee on Military

Affairs.

"Resolution 7

"Concurrent resolution memorializing the Congress of the United States relative to the early consideration and passage of Sen- ate file 860

•Whereas there is now pending before the Sevrtity-seventh Congress of the United States proposed legislation. Senate file 860. providing for the common defense In relation to the sale of alcoholic liquors to the mem- bers of the land and naval forces of the United States and to provide for the sup- pression of vice in the vicinity of military camps and naval establishments; and

"Whereas the Federal Government has lo- cated In the State of Minnesota, and may hereafter locate in this State, mUltary training camps, stations, fort*, posts, yards, bases, cantonments, training or mobilization places for military purposes: and

■•Whereas It Is desirable In the interest of the common defense to provide for the sup- pression of all forms of vice at or within the vicinity of such military camps, stations, forts, posts, yards, bases, cantonments, train- ing or mobilization places for military p\ir- poses, and the people of the State of Minne- sota are greatly Interested in the passage of such legislation: Now. therefore, be It

"Resolved by the house of representativea (the senate concurring). That the Legisla- ture of Minnesota respectfully petitions the Members of Congress to give early consider- ation to said legislation and to the enlarge- ment of the provUlons thereof in order to Include the suppression of vice at or within the vicinity of military training camps, sta- tions, forts, pests, yards, bases, cantonments, training or mobilization places maintained by the Federal Government in the develop- ment of national defense, and to enact such legislation at an early date; be it further

"Reiolved. That copies of this resolution be forwarded to the presiding officers of the Senate and the House of Repreeentatlves of the Congress, and to each of the Senators and Members of the House of Representatives from Minnesota In the Congress of the United States, and that they be urged to use their beet efforts to procure the enactment of such legislation In this session of Congress. "Approved April 28. 1941.

"Harold E. Stassen, "Governor of the State of Minnesota. A concurrent resolution of the Legislature of Minnesota: to the Committee on Public Lands and Surveys:

"Retolutlon 6

"Concurrent resolution memorializing the Congress of the United States to pa.<;s legis- lation providing for the payment of a pro- portionate share of State and local taxes on lands acquired by the United States Gov- ernment within the State of Minnesota "Whereas the United States Government has recently acquired large areas of land Within the State of Minnesota in various parts o' the State, rhore particularly in the north- ern and western portions of the State, by reason of which stld lands have now become tax exempt and have been taken from the tax rolls: and

"Whereas said areas of land acquired by the United States Government, with other lands adjacent thereto, bore their share of the burden of local and State government In said area. Including certain fixed charges and bonded Indebtedness; and

"Whereas the acquisition of said areas by the United States Government, and the re- sultant tax exemption, has cast all of the burden of taxation. Including fixed charges and tx)nded Indebtedness, in said areas on the remaining owners of land In said areas, and

"Whereas this increased burden caused by the withdrawal of said lands from taxation in said areas wUl result In the confiscation of the remaining taxpaylng properties therein;

"Whereas such areas are sparsely settled, and are chiefly made up of marginal land*, whose owners and occupants have suffered greatly from the economic depression and are utterly unable to meet such increased ta« burdens: Now. therefore, be it

Resolved by the house of representatives {the senate concurring) . That this Legislature of Minnesota memorializes the Congress of the United State*- to take cognizance of the situation hereinbefore stated and to enact such legislation as is necessary to enable the United States Goveinmen'. to pay its pro- portionate share of the State and Iccal taxes, including fixed charges and bonded Indebted- ress. on lands acquired by the UnlUd States Government within the State of MlnnesoU; bt It further

Resolved. That an attested copy of this resolution be sent to both Houses cf the United SUtes Congress and to each Member in Congress from the State of Minnesota.

"Approved April 28. 1941

"Harold E. SxASsrif. "Oovernor c/ the State of Minnesota."

A concurrent resolution of the Legislature of Puerto Rico; to the Committee on Terrl- torl?s and Insular Affairs:

"House Concurrent Resolution 8 "Concurrent resolution to request the Con- gress of the United States cf America and the President, the Honorable Franklin D. Roosevelt, to enact a law amending the act of the Congress of the United States, of February 11. 1936. known as ths 'Re- volving Fund Act.' and for other purposes

"Whereas by virtue of the authority con- ferred upon him by the Emergency Relief Appropriation Act of 1935. the President cf the United Stated of America created, by Executive order dated May 28. 1936. the Puerto Rico Reconstruction Administration, and allocated to It some 134.000X00 to be ex- pended by It on relief snd reconstruction projects in Puerto Rico;

"Whereas by an act of the Congress of the United States of America approved February 11. 1936. the allocations made by President Roosevelt to the Puerto Rico Reconstruction Administration under the Emergency Relief Appropriation Act of 1935. were set up as a special fund which continued available until June 30. 1940. and the receipts from opera- tions financed out of said special funJ were covered Into a revolving fund to be expended as the President might prescribe, in connec- tion with the same purposes and ends as those stated above;

"Whereas the Congress of the United States of America has allocated to the Puerto Rico Reconstruction Admlnlstratlcn for work projects and emergency relief in Puerto Rico, some $35,000,000 additional, from funds al« located by acts making appropriations for emergency relief, approved by the Congress subsequent to 1935. the proceeds of which funds are not covered into the revolving fund, but revert to the general funds of the Federal Treasury;

"Whereas the amount of the preceding al- locations has been expended by the Puerto Rico Reconstruction Administration in pub- lic works, such as school and university buildings, highways, roads, waterworks, sewer systems, asylums. insular-poUce stations, pub- lic health units, works for the Army and the Navy, and other works; and also on perma- nent reconstruction wofks such as rural electrification, reforestatlor. public health, including the filling In of mangrove swamps, social service, eradication of diseases and parasites of plants and animals, soil con- servation, help to growers of coffee, tobacco, and fruits, development and operation of agri- cultural farms and urban settlements on a4.>

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000 cuerdas of lands where some 6.800 dwell- ings for laborers and employees have been constructed; on these lands has been Initiated a rural-rehablllUtlon plan that Includes the creation and operation of central service farms, community centers, medical centers. and canning centers, technical direction and furnishing of supplies such as seeds, animals, farm Implements, and materials indispensable for such cases; the Puerto Rico Reconstruc- tion AdmlnlsUatlon has also expended large sums In loans to stigar. vegetable, and cotton cooperatives, and for purchase ol supplies for farmers and in crop loans for small needy farmers for the purpose of promoting and diversifying the agricultural production of the country, and m the construction of a cement plant which has been transferred to an agency of the insular government;

"Whereas the Puerto Rico Reconstruction Administration has in loans or possesses property having a present value of approxi- mately $18,000,000;

"Whereas, in regard to the proceed* derived from the properties and expenditures of the Puerto Rico Reconstruction Administration, it is extremely difficult to distinguish between the income derived from the expenditures of allocations made to the Puerto Rico Recon- struction Administration under the Emer- gency Relief Appropriation Act of 1935. which accumulates in the revolving fund and the income derived from the expenditure of al- locations made under similar laws subsequent to that of 1938. which revert to the Federal Treasury;

"Whereas the Comptroller General of the United States of America has ruled that the income derived from the expeditures made from funds accumulated in the revolving fund cannot be covered into said fund, but ahall revert to the Federal Treasury;

"Whereas the above-mentioned limitations eoosiderably affect the operations of the pqsrto Rico Reconstruction Administration, and in a short time will entirely deprive It of funds with which to continue lu recon- struction work in Puerto Rico, which has only been begun and therefore ahould be continued: ^

"Whereas in case the Puerto Rico Recon- strwtlon Administration U obliged to de- pend exclusively on the scant resources which Se ssld revolving fund can ftimlsh It under the present limitations, the House of Repre- sentatives of Puerto Rico considers that said resources are insufficient to carry out fully the reconstruction work begun by said agency in Puerto Rico; and

"Whereas there has been presented or is BOlnB to be presented for the consideration Sr the congress of the United StatM of America a bir by virtue of which the above- mentioned limitations in regard to the use of the income derived from the revolving fund and from the proceeds of the expendi- ture of funds of appropriations subsequent to those of 1935. are removed : Now, therefore.

be it

"Resolved by f^e House of Representatives (the Senate of Puerto Rico concurHng) :

"First That the bill which has been pre- sented or is to be presented In the Congress ^■- of the United States of America Is. In the opinion of the Legislature of Puerto Rico a measure indispensable and advisable for the purpose ot maintaining and continuing. In nart the reconstruction projects begun in Puerto Rico by the Puerto Rico Reconstruc- tion Administration.

"Second To request the Congress and the E resident of the United St««tes. as they are hereby requested, to enact the said bill.

•Third Also to request the President of the United States of America. Hon. Franklin D Roosevelt, as he is hereby requested, to authorize disbursements of fund- from the said revolving fund In the amounte avail- able and necessary for continuing and be- ginning self-llquidatlrg and reconstruction projecu by the Puerto Rico ReconstrucUon Administration.

"Fourth. That it is the firm purpose of the House of Representatives of Puerto Rico to cooperate with all. and by all, the means within its reach, in the worfcof reconstruc- tion in Puerto Rico begun by the Puerto Rico Reconstruction Administration.

"Fifth. That a certified copy of this con- current resolution be sent to the President of the United States of America, the Honor- able Franklin D. Roosevelt; to the President of the Senate, the Honorable Henry A. Wal- lace: to the Speaker of the House of Repre- sentatives, the Honorable Sam Rayburn; to the Secretary of the Interior, the Honorably Harold L. Ickes. and to the Governor of Puerto Rico, the Honorable Guy J. Swope."

Resolutions of Plasterers Local, No. 66 of the Building and Coristructlon Tredes Council, of San Francisco, and Humboldt County BuUdlng and Construction Trades Council, both In the SUte of California, and Teamsters Local Union. No. 379. International Brother- hood of Teamsters, Chauffeurs, Stablemen, and Helpers of America, of Boston, Mass.. pledg- ing that there wUl be no stoppage of work on account of Jurisdictional disputes between any of the building and construction trades on any building or construction project es- sential to the speedy and successful comple- tion of the national -defense program; to the Committee on Education and Labor.

Resolutions of Teamsters Local Union, No. 379 of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Chauffeurs, Stablemen, and Help- ers of America, of Boston. Mass.. and the Hvunboldt County BuUdlng and Construction Trades Council, of Eureka. Calif., stating that under employers who are recognized as being fair to organized labor, when any or all of the building- and construction-trades organizations are unable to supply a fuU force of bulldlng-trades men to man defense projects, every organization affiliated with such labor organizations agrees that a union employer shall be privileged to employ others than members of the building and construc- tion trades affiliated with such labor unions until such time as the Ubor organizations so aflUlated can replace nonunion men with members of their organizations, or until such nonunion men are requested to become members of the respective unions; to the Committee on Education and Labor.

A resolution of the fifteenth continental congress of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, at Washington, D. C. protesting against the enactment of legislation which would take from the States the responsibility and control of education through taxation or subsidy; to the Committee on Education and Labor.

A resolution of the board of managers of the Sons of the RevoluUon. in the Slate of New York, favoring action by the Federal Government to deal with unnecessary stop- pages of the work in the defense program, and also to deal adequately with sabotage; to the Committee on Education and Labor.

A resolution of the Toung Men's Business Club of Eunice. La., favoring the enactment of legislation to control labor strikes through- out the Nation, and also measures to eradi- cate alleged unjust and unfair labor prac- tices in the South: to the Committee on Education and Labor.

A resolution of Straight Forward Lodge. No. 1196 S. W. O. C. of Brackeiu-ldge. Pa., pro- testing against the enactment of House bUl 4139 known as the Vinson bill, to control labor strikes; to the Committee on Education and Labor.

A telegram in the nature of a petition from Mrs E M. Jones, of San Francisco. Calif., praying that the United States convoy supply vessels all the way to Great Britain; to the Conunlttee on Foreign Relations.

A letter from E. M. Park, of Bozeman. Mont., relative to the European war and the international situation; to the Conunlttee on Foreign Relations.

A letter in the nattire of a petition from Arllne Weldner. of Lynbrook. N. T.. praying that the United States keep out of war; to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

The petition of members of the Swope Park Branch of the NaUonal Woman's Party. Kansas City. Mo., praying for the adoption of the so-called equal rights amendment to the Constitution; to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Petitions of sundry citizens of Brewster and RansomvlUe. N. Y.. praying for the enactment of the bUl (8. 860) to provide for the common defense In relation to the sale of alcoholic liquors to the members of the land and naval forces of the United SUtes and to provide for the suppression of vice In the vicinity of military camps and naval establlshmeJts: to the Committee on Military Affairs.

A letter In the nature of a petition from the Presbytery of Lehigh of the Presbyterian Church, Weatherly, Pa., praying for the repeal of section 5-D of the Selective Training and Service Act relating to duly ordained min- isters of the gospel and students preparing for the ministry In theological or divinity schools, etc.; to the Committee on Military Affairs.

By Mr. CAPPER: A petition of sundry citizens of Pittsburgh. Pa., praying that the United States keep lU armed forces and merchant vessels on west- ern side of the Atlantic Ocean, and also that no naval vessels be used for convoy purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. By Mr. VANDENBERG: A memorial of sundry citizens of Fremont. Mich., remonstrating against the enactment of the so-called Vinson bill, relating to l8l>or strikes; to the Committee on Education and

Labor. .

A petition of sundry citizens of the Sixth Congressional DlsUict of Michigan, praying for the adoption of the Townsend pUn pro- viding old-age assistance; to the Committee on Finance.

A memorial of sundry citlzeru of Ogemaw County, Mich., remonstrating against the sending of any American expeditionary force to the Continent of Europe; to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

A resolution adopted by a meeting of the Neutral Mothers of America, at Flint. Mich., protesting against the convoy of ships to Eu- rope by United States armed vessels; to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

A memorial of sundry citizens of Alpena. Mich., remonstrating against war. and also against the convoying of ships to Great Brit- ain by United States armed veasels; to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

A petition of sundry citizens of Detroit. Mich praying that the United States keep out of European or AsUtlc war and not per- mit the convoying of vessels by United States armed ships; to the Committee on Foreign

Relations. _^ ^ . ^

A memorial of sundry citizens, students of the University of Detroit Law School. De- troit Mich., remonstrating against the con- voying of vessels to Great Britain by the armed ships of the United States, or any other action likely to provoke war; to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

Letters In the nature of petitions from sundry citizens of Warren, Mich., praying for the enactment of the so-called Tobey autl- convoy Joint resolution; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. ..^ * .*

A petition of sundry citizens of Detroit, Mich., praying that the United States keep out of war and not permit the use of the American Navy to convoy vessels through war zones; to the Committee on Foreign Re- lations.

Resolutions of WUllam J. Real Post. No. 446. Veterans of Foreign Wars, together with Its auxiliary pest; the Roury Club; Louisa Wright Shearer Tent, No. 27, Daughters of Union Veterans; and Branch No. 13 of the National Association of Letter Carriers, all of Muskegon. Mich., favoring the enactment of

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Icflalatlon to proTlde for the deTelopment of the St. Lawrence River: to the Committee CD Foreign Relations.

Petitions of stindry citizens of tke State of Michigan, praying for the enactment of the bill (S. 860) to provide for the common de- fense In relation to the sale of alcohollo liquors to the members of the land and naval force* of the United States and to provide for the suppression of vice In the vicinity of military camps and naval establishments; to the Committee on Military Affairs. By Mr. NORRIS:

A resolution of the Leglslatvire of Ne- braska; to the Committee on Commerce:

"Legislative Resolution 21

"Whereas the Congress of the United States, by the adoption of acts pertaining to flood control and reclamation, has recog- nized responsibility on the part of the Fed- eral Oovernment to control the destructive flood waters of the basins of the Mississippi and Missouri Rivers, has declared this to be a national problem, and has heretofore au- thorized the expenditure of Federal funds In considerable amounts In the area for the improvement of conditions resulting from floods and droughts; and

"Whereas the Republican River Valley drainage area In Nebraska, settled by peo- ple who are and have been making every effort to better their condition In the face of adverse circumstances beyond their con- trol, comprises many hundreds of thou- sands of acres of valuable land which has been greatly damaged by floods and drought: and

"Whereas the Republican Valley in Ne- braska, a part of the great drainage area of the Missouri and Mississippi Rivers, has thus far received but scant Federal recog- nition and reclamation: and

"Whereas as a result of the 1935 and 1940 floods In that valley over 100 persons lost their lives, the property loss was tremendous, and much of the vital and valuable land in the valley has been Imperiled and made subject to repeated damage from flood waters, while, on the other hand, many thousands of acres In the area are In urgent need of the waste waters of the river for Irrigation, the above conditions having com- bined to make agriculture unprofitable In the southwestern section of Nebraska, caused relief loads which counties are unable to bear, causing population losses which mean reduced land values and tax yields; and

"Whereas United States Army engineers have assured residents of the upper Re- publican River Valley that they could set up a plan of flood control which would give protection to Kansas" City and other points on the Missouri and Mississippi Rivers, as well M farm and urban property in the upper valley, by means of the constructive and comprehensive Federal program for the protection of life and property from de- structive floods and drought within the drainage area of the Republican River, in- cluding Its tributaries, being admittedly a national problem, which said program is needed for the control, conservation, de- velopment, and beneficial use of the water and land resources of said area: Now, there- fore, be It

"Resolved by the Legislatxtre of the State O/ Nebraska in fifty-fifth regular aeaaion msaembled:

"1. That the Congress of the United States be and it is hereby requested and urged to cause to be made full, complete, and com- prebenslve survey and investigation into tbe claims of the residents of the Republic River Valley In I^ebraska for flood control and reclamation therein, including the storing, preservation, and distribution of the waste and flood water of said river and its tribu- taries for beneflcial uses; and that the de- velopment of the Irrigation program for the Republican River Valley be paralleled by flood oontrol for said valley.

*^. That the Congress of the United States be, and it la hereby, urged to make early ap- propriation of said funds to Insure the in- auguration and continuation of Internal im- provement projects within said valley, and that the proper Federal agencies be em- powered and directed to give early and care- ful consideration to the feasibility and ad- visability of constructing and maintaining dams in said area in Nebraska, including the various tributaries of the Republican River, for the said purpose of flood control, con- servation, and other beneficial use of the ^pater. Including that of irrigation.

"8. That a copy of this resolution be spread at large upon the Journal of the legislature, and that the clerk of the legislature be di- rected forthwith to forward a copy of this resolution, properly authenticated and suit- ably engrossed, to the President of the United States, the Vice President of the United States, to each Congressman and Senator from the State of Nebraska, to the Chief of the Army Engineers (Washington. D. C), to the Mi£Bl8filppi Valley Flood Association, to the National Rivers and Harbors Congress, and to the Nation^ Reclamation Association, to the end that each of these Federal officials and agencies may know and recognize that the problem of the Republican Valley flood control is serious and that without flood con- trol from which can flow Irrigation and soil conservation, this area may become entirely destitute. "Introduced and adopted April 29, 1941."

By Mr. JOHNSON of California: A Joint resolution of the Legislature of California; to the Conunittee on Agriculture and Forestry:

"Assembly Joint Resolution 21

"Resolution relating to conversion of fruit stirpluses into alcohol

"Whereas It Is expected that at the termi- nation of the coming fruit and vegetable season even greater surpluses of fruits and vegetables will exist than at present due to the loss of the overseas market; and

"Whereas In the San Joaquin Valley and throughout California there are thousands of tons of dried frtiit and vegetables for which no use appears to be immediately or at all available; and

"Whereas a use has been discovered for surpltis fruit and vegetables in more than 25 foreign countries, where it is a regular practice to augment their fuel ftuppllea from agricultural surpluses: Now, therefore, be it

"Resolved. That the Aaaembly and Senate of the State Of California, jointly, memori- alize the President and the Congress of the United States to provide for the establish- ment of plants near the places where such surpluses of fruit and vegetables exist to provide a practical form of farm relief by the conversion of all such stirpluses into alcohol for use In the national defense as an auxiliary fuel; and be It further

"Resolved. That the speaker of the assem- bly be hereby directed to forward copies of this resolution to the President and Vice President of the United SUtes. to the Speaker of the House of Representatives, and to each Senator and to each Member of the House of Representatives from California in the Congress of the United States."

Two Joint resolutions of the Legislattire of California; to the Committee on Commerce:

"Assembly Joint Resolution 44

"Joint resolution relative to Sacramento River north from Cbico Landing

"Whereas during the past 30 years the Sac- ramento River from the Chlco Landing north has received no attention or care whatever from Federal or State agencies, although it ia navigable to Red Bluff; and

"Whereas gold-mining operations and bank and soil erosion have resulted in the creation

of snags, sand bars, and banks In the Sacra- mento River; and

"Whereas these snags, sand bars, and banks have deflected the river's current and caused new channels to form, with accompanying erosion to valuable farm lands adjacent to the river; and

"Whereas thousands of acres of valuable farm land, asEessed as high as |100 per acre, have been swept away by the Sacramento River and destroyed, and additional thou- sands of acres of valuable farm land are threatened with destruction; and

"Whereas county and State roads, bridge*, and other properties have been damaged and destroyed by channel changes, thereby be- coming useless for State and county purpoaas and for purposes of national defense; and

"Whereas dirt swept down the Sacramento River has been deposited in the lower Sacra- mento River Channel, with consequent crea- tion of deltas raising the bed of the channel and causing great and devastating floods in the flat valley lands south of the Chlco Landing and all along the Sacramento River as far south as the city of Sacramento: and "Whereas unless hnmediate steps are taken to relieve the situalon herein described untold loss of life and property will Inevitably occur: Now, therefore, be It

"Resolved by the Assembly and Senata of the StaU of California, jointly. That the Lag- islattire of the State of California hereby re- spectfully urges the President and the Con- gress of the United States to render such im- mediate aid as may be necessary to correct the conditions and avoid the calamity herein described: and be it further

"Resolved. That the chief clerk of the a*- lembly Is hereby directed to transmit copies of this resolution to the (^resident and Vice President of the United States, to the Speaker of the House of Representatives of the Con- gress of the United States, to each Senator and RepresenUtive from California in the Congress of the United SUtes, to the chair- men of the Flood Control Committees of the Senate and of the House of Representatives of the Congress of the United Slates, to the Chief of the United States Army Engineers, Department of War, United States Army, Washington. D. C. to the United States Bu- reau of Reclamation, Washington, D. C. to the Reclamation Board of the State of Cali- fornia, and to the United SUtes Army Engi- neers, Department of War. District of Cali- fornia."

"Assembly Joint Resolution 45 "Joint resolution relative to flood and seep- age conditions along the Sacramento River and iU tributaries in northern Cali- fornia

"Whereas land adjoining the Sacramento River, approximately 70 miles In length and 4 miles in width, representing some 280 square miles, has been seriously affected by seepage as a consequence of a rise in the flood plane since the inception of the pres- ent flood-control plan; and

"Whereas orchards consisting of large acreages of prune, walnut, and other trees having Up roou, have tieen and will con- tinue to be destroyed by such seepage: »nd

"Whereas hundreds of acres of alfalfa and other perennial crops have been drowned and totally destroyed; and

"Whereas thovisanda of acres of early sown grain land have been drowned and many acres of seeded grain eaxmot be planted un- til so late In the season that satisfactory crops cannot be obtained; and

"Whereas, in seasons of normal and above- normal rainfall, seepage water has rcmalsMl on land until so late in the year that even summer-planted crops such as grain sor- ghums, beans, and peas cannot be grown: and

"Whereas many acres ct late spring- planted crops such as rice and sugar beets caimot be planted: and

"Whereas acre upon acre of formerly rich river land Is becoming Impregnated with alkali, thus destroying its productivity and value: and

"Whereas the winter season of 1940-41 wrought untold damage to orchards, lands, and crops from Stony Creek In Glenn County to KnlghU Landing, in Yolo County;

and

"Whereas this damage has affected lands on both the east and west banks of the Sac- ramento River in the counties of Glenn, Colusa, Sutter, and Yolo; and

"Whereas the invasion of seepage waters has greatly Impaired sanlUry sewer systems and rendered useless septic Unks within the rural areas; and

"Whereas in seven out of eight cemeteries In the- affected localities interments have been impossible for the past several months;

•nd

"Whereas the lands affected by the present deplorable seepage conditions are in the main the most productive and highly as- sessed farming lands in their respective counties; and

"Whereas the cost of attempted farming operations on these lands has greatly In- ereased because of seepage; and

••Wbereaa the county tax rolls will of Bscisssltj be greatly reduced within the af- toeted seepage areas, thereby placing an in- creased tax burden upon lands not so affected; and

"Whereas Federal land-bank loans and liens on affected lands are seriously Jeop- ardized and impaired: and

"Whereas, unless Immediate and prompt aselsunce toward relieving the situation Is granted, crops will be lost. Isr.ds will become worthless, and bankruptcy will follow: Now, therefore, be It

"Resolved by the Assembly end Senate of the State of California, jointly. That the Legislature of the State of California hereby respectfully urges the President and the Congress of the United States to render such immediate aid as may be necessary to cor- rect the conditions and avoid the calamity herein described: and be It further

-Resolved. That the chief clerk of the assembly Is hereby directed to transmit copies of thU resolution to the President and Vice President of the United States, to the Speaker of the House of RepresenUtlves of the Congress of the United States, to each Senator and Representative from California In the Congress of the United States, to the Chairmen of the Flood Control Committees of the Senate and of the House of Repre- senUtlves of the Congress of the United SUtes. to the Chief of the United States Army Engineers. Department of War, United SUtes Army. Washington, D. C, to the United SUtes Bureau of Reclamation. Wash- ington. D. C. to the Reclamation Board of the State of California, and to the United SUtes Army Engineers, Department of War. District of California."

A resolution of the Assembly of the State of California; to the Committee on the Judiciary:

"House Resolution 149

••Resolution relating to profiteering In foods and other necessities of life

"Whereas it l>ehooves all men In these times of national emergency to divorce them- selves from all motivations arising from per- sonal ambition, and to act only for the good of ilie Nation: and

"Whereas at the present time there are In- dividual* who have seized upon this time of national emergency to enrich themselves at the expense of their countrymen by profiteer- ing in the sale and distribution of foods and other necessities of life: Now. therefore, be it

'Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California. That the President and the Con-

gress of the United SUtes are hereby re- spectfully memorialized to enact legisla- tion to prevent profiteering In foods and other necessities of life during the continu- ance at the national-defense emergency: and be it further

"Resolved, that a copy of this resolution be sent to the President and Vice President of the United SUtes. and to the Speaker of the House of Representatives of the Con- gress of the United SUtes, and to each Sen- ator and Member of the House of Represent- atives from California in the Congress of the United States, and that the Senators and Representatives from California are hereby respectfully requested to urge such legis- lation."

MEMORIAL OF THE LEGISLATURE OF FLORIDA— INTER-AMERICAN CULTURAL

CENTER AT ST. AUGUSTINE. FLA.

Mr. ANDREWS. Mr. President. I pre- sent and ask to have printed In the Rec- ord and appropriately referred a memo- rial of the Legislature of the State of Florida petitioning the Congress of the United States to authorize by suitable legislative enactment the proper agency or agencies of the Government to estab- lish at St. Augustine. Pla.. an inter-Amer- ican cultural center to be maintained permanently thereafter, to commemorate the founding of St. Augustine, and par- ticularly for the advancement of the cul- tural relationship between the United States and the other American republics.

The VICE PRESIDENT. The memo- rial presented by the Senator from Flor- ida wUl be printed in the Record, under the rule, and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

The memorial is as follows:

BenaU Memorial 6 'To the Honorable Franklin D. Roosevelt, President pf the United States, and the Honorable Senate and House of Repre- sentatives in Congress of the United States assembled: We, your memorialists, the Senate and House of RepresenUtlves of the SUte of Florida in legislative session assembled, do most respectfully memorialize and petition the President and Congress assembled, as follows:

Whereas the St. Augustine historical pro- gram has been organized and undertaken under the leadership and sponsorship of the city of St. Augustine, the State of Florida, the Carnegie Institution of Washington, the American Council of Learned Societies, the American Philosophical Society, the United States Department of the Interior, National Park ger^'ce. and other distinguished na- tional orL .ilzatlons and Individuals for the purpose of studying, preserving, and devel- oping the rich materials relating to the Span- ish colonization of St. Augustine and the region of which It was the historical capital;

and

Whereas the State of Florida by reason of Its discovery by Ponce de Leon and later colonization by Spain became the cradle of American civilization and is today the crossroad of all the Americas; and

Whereas the St. Augustine historical pro- gram recognizes the sii?niflcant contribution of Spain to the processes of American civili- zation, and provides as lU primary purpcss for the creation In St. Augustine and In the region associated with It. through the devel- opment of important historic sites and build- ings of a national shrine commemorating this important period Ui the history of the United States; and

Whereas there Is to be established In St. Augustine, Fla.. as a part of the general plan

of the St. Augustine historical program • permanent Inter-Amerlcan cultural center to commemoraU the founding of St. Augtis- tlne; and

Whereas the cultural relationships be- tween the United States and the other Ameri- can republics are of paramount ImporUnce;

and

Whereas the Inter-Amerlcan cultural cen- ter and the St. Augtistlne hUtorlcal program will afford an opportvmlty for the advance- ment of these relationships; and

Whereas such a ctiltural center In rela- tionship to other elemenU of the general plan of the St. Atigustlne historical program Is worthy and deserving of the support and encouragement of the United SUtes; and

Whereas the SUte of Florida has already gone on record as approving and sponsoring the St. Augustine historical program, and to that end has appropriated »50,000 for the carrying on of said program: Now, therefore,

be it

Resolved. That your memorialisto do re- spectfully memorialize and petition the Con- gress of the United Sutes, In order to accom- plish the foregoing purposes, to authorize by suiUble legislative enactment the proper agency or agencies of the Federal Government to establish at St. Augustine, Fla.; an Inter- Amerlcan cultural center to be maintained permanently thereafter, to conmiemoraU the founding of St. Augustine, and particularly for the advancement of the cultural rela- tionship between the United SUtes and the other American republics; be it further

Resolved. Tliat copies of this memorial be Immediately transmitted to the President of the United Sutes, and to the Senate and House of RepresenUtlves in Congress from the SUte of Florida.

Approved by the Governor April 24. 1941.