THE GREAT WHITE FLEET PROPOSAL GATHERS PUBLIC SUPPORT

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A7958 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ? APPENDIX
twent treatment with the drug antabuse.
Although he showed some improvement
under these treatments, he did not at-
attain continuing sobriety until he was
placed under individual psychiatric
treatment. This treatment enabled him
to gain a better understanding of him-
self, enhancing his confidence in himself
and enabling him to deal with his under-
lying fears and anxieties without return-
ing to the excessive use of alcohol. The
clinic staff points with pride to the fact
that this man has now remained com-
pletely sober for the past 51/2 years. His
homelife with his family is greatly im-
proved and he is employing his leisure
time in constructive activities. His wife
is grateful to the clinic for their help and
the patient is finding new happiness in
his increased self-esteem and self-Confi-
dence.
It should be readily apparent that in-
creasing the number of psychiatrists,
psychologists, and social workers will per-
mit the treatment activities to be ex-
panded and will also permit more inten-
sive efforts with those who come to the
clinic for help. It is doubtful that the
clinic will accomplish much in the way
of education and the promotion of tem-
perance until at least one health edu-
cator is placed on the staff.
But these are only some of the imme-
diate needs of the program. In addition,
the inpatient hospital facilities for alco-
holics must be expanded. The present
practice of hospitalizing alcoholics for a
brief 5-day-or-so drying-out period and
then sending them out into the streets
withoutany followup accomplishes very
little in the way of rehabilitation: Ex-
pansion of the clinic staff and facilities
would make it possible to offer followup
treatment to alcoholics after they have
been discharged from the hospital. This
should greatly improve the results ob-
tained.
Under present conditions, the clinic
often must improvise arrangements for
the care of alcoholics who are in need of
hospital care, which is not available.
More hospital beds for alcoholic patients
are urgently needed to remedy this un-
satisfactory situation.
The establishment of a halfway house
facility would also add greatly to the
strength of the program. Such a facility
would provide a situation for the con-
tinued care of patients who are well
enough to be out of the hospital, but still
require some degree of formal super-
vision.
Let me emphasize again my belief
that we have a grave responsibility to
take some action to increase the re-
sources for the treatment and rehabili-
tation of alcoholics in this city. We
must insure adequate clinical facilities
for their diagnosis and treatment.
When adequate facilities for the medical
diagnosis and treatment of alcoholism
are available, the stigma of alcoholism
will no longer be a problem; public sup-
port will have been gained. Adequate
facilities must include resources for edu-
cation and for the dissemination of in-
formation and the coordination of all of
the various agencies and activities which
are, and should be, concerned with this
problem. We must enlist the complete
cooperation of the medical profession as
well as that of the law enforcement peo-
ple- and all social agencies concerned.
Also, expansion of treatment facilities
should go hand in hand with research.
A treatment program incorporating all
that we know will be the best place in
which to learn what we do not know and
what more we need to know. Research
should follow such an activity and, in
fact, be a part of it.
In urging this action I am not speak-
ing as "teetotaler" or a "blue nose" or
"killjoy." I am simply presenting for
the attention of Congress and action by
the District Commissioners an inescapa-
ble health problem demanding attention
and Constructive action. Here is a case
where "one man's meat is another man's
poison." Senseless efforts to sweep it
under the rug spell only disappointment
and disaster. Let us begin to chip away
at it straightforwardly and intelligently.
We have appropriated this year upward
of $221,584,000 for cancer, heart disease,
mental illness, and a dozen other of
mankind's killers. I am all for that but
also I am for making at least a token
effort to do something about a public
health problem as baffling and wide-
spread as any for which we have appro-
priated so much.
September 10
Urge them to reorganize and reestablish the
sources of revenue to keep the Interstate De-
fense Highway System under construction
at the present pace.
The House Ways and Means Committee
has approved a 1-cent increase in the gaso-
line tax, but this still must pass the House
and Senate. An improved highway system,
not only makes for safer driving, it also saves
wear and tear on automobiles to make up
for the extra gas tax.
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Future at Stake
EXTENSION OF REMARKS
OF
HON. WALTER NORBLAD
OF OREGON
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Wednesday, September 9, 1959
Mr. NORBLAD. Mr. Speaker, under
leave to extend my remarks, I am sub-
mitting herewith an excellent editorial
on the highway legislation, written by
Mr. Verne McKinney of the Hillsboro
Argus, of Hillsboro, Oreg.:
ro-ruRE AT STAKE
Will 3 years of progress come to a halt?
The Interstate Defense Highway System,
which has pumped so much new lifeblood
into the veins of Oregon's economy, will halt
unless something is done about it.
Now, the public is faced with superhigh-
ways that end in plowed fields, with con-
tinued use of present cramped and obsolete
roads and with increased auto fatalities and
property losses every year.
. Contracts totaling $138 million have been
awarded to low bidders, most of whom are
Oregon contractors. Furthermore, contracts
totaling $38 million are ready to be let when
money again becomes available. Oregon's
economy has grown with the program and
the State is prospering, driving is safer. This
is the progress of the 3 years. Now, because
of the lack of positive legislative action,
funds for new roads are not available.
Can this be afforded? Unnecessary loss of
life and property will increase. Manufac-
turers, supplying roadbuilders and using the
vital transportation arteries, will lose pro-
duction. Contractors will be out of jobs,
facing large equipment losses. A vast throng
of skilled production workers will be idled.
The rising economy will be blighted with
everyone sharing in the loss.
To help avoid this loss, you can write or
wire now to your Congressman and Senators.
The Great White Fleet Proposal Gathers
re?Support
EXTENSION OF REMARKS
OF
HON. GEORGE S. McGOVERN
OF SOUTH DAKOTA
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Friday, September 4, 1959
Mr. McGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, as one
of the sponsors of the Great White Fleet
proposal, I am most gratified by the con-
tinuing support which this imaginative
idea has been given by my fellow South
Dakotans.
This proposal for utilizing our farm
surpluses and medical and technical
capacity in conjunction with a world-
wide mercy fleet, composed of idle naval
vessels, could dramatize with great ef-
fectiveness the peaceful intentions of the
American people.
A is obvious that such a fleet sup-
ported by voluntary contributions could
not solve the enormous problems of pov-
erty, disease, and ignorance in the under-
developed areas of the world. The
White Fleet mission, however, would
have a mighty impact upon world public
opinion. It would go a long way in pro-
viding greater foreign policy initiative
for the United States.
In an earlier speech on the House floor,
I summarized some of the supporting
statements which I have received from
South Dakotans relative to this human-
itarian project. Since that time, many
others have written me. There follows
brief excerpts from some of the letters
my constituents have written on this
matter:
"I sin sure the people of foreign countries,
who are sick and hungry, will remember
doctors, food and clothing much longer than
the American dollar" (Henry Dertien, Jr.,
Platte, S. flak.).
"Very good indeed" (George Malone, Porcu-
pine, S. flak.).
"We should do less muscle flexing and more
heart stretching" (Dave Pearson, Brookings,
S. Dak.) .
"Put the White Fleet into service" (Wil-
liam Daf nis, Aberdeen, S. flak.).
"Pleased" (Joe Johnson, Sioux Falls, S.
Dak.).
"Hope that you and your fellow Members
of Congress may be instrumental in getting
It started" (Clifford Grant, Redfield, S. flak.).
"Deserving of unanimous support" (Ralph
Rogers, Sioux Falls, manager of Lakeside
Dairy Co.).
"It sounds good" (Marvin Norling, Jr.,
Mitchell, S. Dak.).-
"A wonderful idea" (Ruth Herdliska, Sioux
Falls, S. flak.).
"Wonderful. It makes more sense than
most foreign aid" (Clark and Marguerite
Newman, Aberdeen, S. flak.).
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"The best idea to come before the public
In a long time" (Richard and Grayce John-
sen, Redfield, S. Dak.) .
"We pray that it will indeed become an
actual reality" (Mr. and Mrs. E. T. Keeler,
Lead, S. Dak.) .
"A splendid and bold proposal for peace"
(Mrs. Clarence Long, Mr. and Mrs. Arne Mat-
teson, Mr. and Mrs. John Taylor, Terraville,
S. Dak.) .
"Highly in favor of" (Clarence Biggs, Dead-
wood, S. Dak.).
"We think it would be wonderful; we have
been talking to every one about it" (Mr. and
Mrs. Harry Carlson, Pollock, S. Dak.) .
"I believe the quotation about 'bread cast
upon the waters' would apply here and pre-
sent a strong appeal to all peace-loving na-
tions cff the world" (E. N. Tullar, Lennox,
S. Dak.) .
"A wondeful idea" (J. A. Swan family, Fort
Pierret,H. C. Tompers, New Underwood; John
Mickel, White River).
"Only way of reaching many of the hun-
gry people" (Carl T. Wright, Rapid City).
"It can capture the imagination of the
world's people" (Rev. Richard Moberly, Do-
land).
"The help would come from all the people
of America" (I. T. Kolbu, Red Owl, S. Dak.).
"Highly in favor of" (Carrie and Albert
Olsen, St. Lawrence).
"An idea that we Americans should whole-
heartedly and enthusiastically support"
(Lloyd Hardy, Brookings, S. Dak.) .
"Our obligation to the underfed popula-
tions of the world" (Mrs. W. G. Frederick,
Sioux Falls).
"A good idea" (Milber Keller Chamberlain;
Delmar Farming, Sioux Falls).
"I am in thorough agreement with the -
idea" (T. A. Overby, Aberdeen) .
"The worthiest motives prompted the
plan" (Cliff Cook, Sturgis).
"It doesn't make rense for us to be bur-
dened with overproduction when part of the
world is starving" (E. S. Heglin, Beresford) .
"Much more sensible to confront starving
peoples with food, clothing, and medicine,
than to go parading our outmoded war para-
phernalia" (Rev. Reuben Tanquist, High-
more).
"Will do more good than furnishing them
arins to fight with" (Henry Briscoe, Gettys-
burg) .
"I agree with you 100 percent" (William
Butzow, Aberdeen).
"We favor the proposal" (Mr. and Mrs.
Gerrit De Young, Sioux Falls).
"Brotherly love and going the second mile
will do more to further peace than hate and
atomic war" (Mr. and Mrs. Tom Mani, Mil-
bank).
"A wonderful thing" (J. H. Cotton, Huron,
S. Dak.).
"Hope you will use all efforts to put it into
effect" (Marjorie Radabaugh, Fulton).
"We should move this food to our starv-
ing brethren" (Johnnie Miller, Flandreau).
"A most noble cause to which any thinking
citizen would subscribe" (Rudolph Brown,
Parkston).
"The finest thing your newsletters have
ever contained" (W. E. Bishop, Sioux Falls).
"A great demonstration of Christlike serv-
ice" (Mrs. Rosa Sell, Springfield).
"The idea has exceptional merit" (Thomas
Roby, Watertown).
"A great idea" (Arvid Anderson, Erwin).
"Keep plugging for this" (John W. Smith,
Eureka).
"Would give proof of the qualities for
which this Nation was founded" (Mr. and
Mrs. Edwin Symens, Claremont).
"I hope that the project will find favor-
able response" (Rev. Harvey Sander, Rapid
City District Superintendent).
"I am sure there are enough good men in
Government to put it into action" (Mrs.
Ann Rutan, Chamberlain).
"Very effective in combating communism"
(Maude Linahan, Sioux Falls).
"The most important task of mankind is
to build a world where peace can be main-
tained with honor and dignity" (H. P. Chil-
son, Webster, president, Elevator Store Co.).
"The real challenge is to 'do unto others
as we would like to have done to us' if we
were in the same pitiable predicament"
(Pastor E. W. Haygeman, Garretson).
"I think this is a wonderful thought, to
let people know we are trying to help them
instead of destroying them" (Mrs. 0. P. Cor-
coran, Miller).
"An excellent proposal" (Elmer Cwach,
Spearfish).
"A wonderful step forward" (Guy Varns,
Sioux Falls).
"Could we have the wonderful motto 'In
God We Trust' on these ships to show other
peoples from whence we get our inspirations
and strength?" (Mrs. J. J. Keegan, Aber-
deen).
"Terrific idea" (S. R. Polus, Sioux Falls).
"I am very much in accord with feeding
the hungry (Elmer Howell, Leola).
"I made an announcement in this regard
at our church services last Sunday and I
want to express my own support of this bold
and imaginative move" (Pastor Johan Thor-
son, Aberdeen).
"The best idea for peace yet. Boys in the
service could get their later training man-
ning the ships and passing out the help.
This could give them compassion and wqrld
understanding that no army camp could do,
besides giving them friends around the
world" (Mr. and Mrs. Decil; Cecil and Della
Bartholow, Huron, S. Dak.) .
House Sustains Veto of Rivers-Harbors
Bill
EXTENSION OF REMARKS
OF
HON. WILLIAM S. BROOMFIELD
OF MICHIGAN
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Thursday, September 10, 1959
Mr. BROOMFIELD. Mr.-Speaker, the
need for item veto power by our Presi-
dent was never more clearly demon-
started than it was today in the vote on
the public works appropriation bill.
There is no doubt about the feelings
of the watchdogs of governmental pro-
cedures, our newspapers, which have
performed such a worthwhile service
throughout the Nation.
May I call the attention of my col-
leagues to an editorial which appeared
recently in the Pontiac Press on the
dire need for such changes to permit our
President to delete objectionable items
in appropriation bills. Its editor and
publisher, Mr. John Fitzgerald and Mr.
Harold Fitzgerald, have shown a great
deal of courage and foresight in their
news columns and editorial pages in
keeping a large number of my constitu-
ents informed of happenings which di-.
rectly affect their readers. There is no
doubt of the effect of the House action
today. It will either mean more taxes
or less purchasing power for those who
are footing the bills for us here in
Washington.
Following is the editorial:
HOUSE SUSTAINS VETO OF RIVERS-HARBORS
BILL
By a matter of one vote the House sus-
tained President Eisenhower's veto of the
A7959
public works "pork barrel" appropriation
bill. The measure now goes to the Senate.
This is the third time in 3 years that the
President has refused Congress' first try at
slipping through a padded list of river and
harbor projects with something for every-
one.
The vetoed bill would have appropriated
$1.2 billion for Army Engineers and the
Bureau of Reclamation. No doubt many of
the projects are needed but Congress in-
cluded funds for 67 unbudgeted new ones in
32 States. Last January Mr. Eisenhower
pointed out that many civil works already
were in progress and that there was no need
for more new starts.
The 67 unbudgeted items would have cost
$50 million the first year ($30 million more
than the budget message had proposed) but
would ultimately cost $800 million. This,
the President warned, is a built-in future
budget boost and an abandonment of fiscal
responsibility.
Unfortunately' the President hasn't any
power of item veto. He cannot delete ob-
jectionable parts of an appropriation bill.
It's all or nothing. Politicians don't want
him to have this power. It would interfere
with the narrow interests of their con-
stituents.
Edmund P. Radwan
EXTENSION OF REMARKS
OF
HON. HAROLD C. OSTERTAG
OF NEW YORK
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Thursday, September 10, 1959
Mr. OSTERTAG. Mr. Speaker, we
have been saddened by the passing of a
former Member of this body who served
here with great distinction and credit to
himself, his State, and our Nation. I am
speaking of Edmund P. Radwan of Buf-
falo, N.Y., who entered the House of
Representatives with the 82d Congress
and served until illness caused him to
retire last year. He was a sincere, ener-
getic and devoted servant of his con-
stituents and of the Nation. We regret
exceedingly his untimely passing and
extend our deepest sympathy to his wife
and family.
Under-unanimous consent I insert in
the RECORD the following editorial which
appeared in the Buffalo Evening News of
Tuesday, September 8, 1959:
EDMUND P. RADWAN
Ill health last year compelled the retire-
ment of Edmund P. Radwan after four terms
in Congress. His death now at the age of
47 writes a sad epilogue to a brilliant career
cut short just as it was reaching its prime.
Mr. Radwan had served in public posts at
all three levels of government. Starting as
village attorney in Sloan, he was elected to
the State senate in 1945 while serving in the
Army. After 5 years at Albany, he entered
Congress in 1950. His ability as a votegetter
increased apace with his years of service;
though hospitalized throughout his final
campaign in 1956, he was re-elected to the
House by a plurality of more than 44,000.
Voter confidence in the young Congress-
man was not misplaced. For several years
he served with distinction as a member of
the Veterans' Affairs Committee. Later as
a member of the Foreign Affairs Commit-
tee, he proved one of the mainstays of sup-
port for the Eisenhower foreign policy.
With the two other Buffalo representatives
in the House?Representatives PILLION and
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