SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION BILL 1956-CONFERENCE REPORT

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sharpen the desire and transformed k n
disappointments into increasingly grim de-
termination. Organizationally it wa in-
spiring to find stout hearts aplenty an will-
ing hands ever ready to close ranks an carry
on the crusade. Many of the noble have
gone on to their eternal reward whil many
others will never enjoy the benefls they
worked so hard to secure. In Heav or on
earth they rejoice with us. For m4 y of us
when the end of a long, long t all was
reached a stunning joy and elatio became
mixed with many nostalgic memories and
President Eisenhower for his i sistence,
emphasized by two vetoes, that the principle
of equal pay for equal work was must in
any pay bill in order to be accepta le.
Postmaster General Summerflel for mak-
ing our fight his fight all the wa and his
limitless courage when the goin was the
Chairman Tom MURRAY for his t wavering
stand and masterful handling the re-
classification measures in.the turb lent com-
mittee meetings and on the Huse floor
where he was so ably assisted by Congress-
And don't forget a special than you for
the Post Office Department staff eaded by
Deputy Postmaster General Hook and As-
sistant Postmasters General Abr ms and
Lyons whose genius for organiza ion and
passion for detail did such a to iflle job
in the development and promotio of the
At a quickly arranged celebratio at the
Mayflower Hotel, I endeavored, not oo suc-
cessfully, I am sure, to convey t asso-
ciation's appreciation to Postmaster eneral
Summerfield and his staff and sue Con-
gressmen and Senators that on shor notice
honored us by attending.: To P sident
Eisenhower, I sent the following to egram:
"In grateful appreciation for the ealiza-
tion of our most cherished object a-re-
classification of postal salaries on t basis
of equal pay for equal work-permit me
to voice a thunderous `thank you' fr In the
hearts of 20,000 postal supervisors The
Postal Field Service Compensation Act of
1955 is important legislation, but eve more
important is the fact your leaders ip re-
newed faith in the traditions of f o r play
and simple justice,.which are held dear
in the hearts of all Americans. M God
bless you and keep you ever faithful t your
own gratitude and appreciation to eac and
every one of these men and the h At of
others which took up the cudgels in your
of love for the auxiliary, too.
From every viewpoint, the new4aw is an
excellent one, with provisions for supervisers
for which we have striven for many years.
Its real merit will be fully realized when the
reclassification becomes effective late next
fall and the bigger pay checks begin to fill
your pockets. All supervisors owe a great
debt of gratitude to President Eisenhower,
the Postmaster General and his staff, and
to Senators FRANK CARLSON and OLIN D.
JOHNSTON, and Congressman TOM MURRAY
and EDWARD H. REES, for their persistence
in championing the cause of the postal su-
pervisors and insisting on a fair and equi-
table law, with reclassification, based on the
principle of "equal pay for equal work,
higher pay for greater responsibility," and
containing a real incentive for all employees,
including supervisors, to seek more difficult
jobs which carry higher pay.
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writing a simple letter to President Eisen-
hower and to Mr. Summerfield and the Mem-
bers of Congress who did so well by you, ex-
pressing your gratitude. They would really
like to know that you appreciate their co-
operation in giving you a fair and equitable
salary law.
The National League of Postmasters
consists mostly of postmasters in the
smaller offices throughout the country.
In the July edition of their magazine
the Postmasters' Advocate, their presi-
dent, Lawrence P. Jones, made the fol-
lowing statement:
The enactment of the Postal Field Service
Compensation Act of 1955 came just at the
time the Postmasters' Advocate was going
to press last month, making it impossible
for me to have time to prepare comments
regarding this all-important legislation.
However, it is never too late to publicly thank
anyone for a job well done, and certainly
we owe our appreciation and gratitude to
those who have worked so long and hard
to get this historical piece of legislation
passed.
To the Postmaster General and officials of
the Department, to the Senate and House
Post Office and Civil Service Committees,
the National League of Postmasters is grate-
ful for the opportunity to have worked with
you on legislation which wipes out the in-
justice and inequities of the past and re-
stores incentive to the postal field.
We feel that for the first time the post-
masters of this country are the recipients of
a just pay system. The league for a long
time has studied and expended proper effort
to help obtain legislation which would
remedy the situation. We are very pleased
with the annual increase provision of Pub-
lic Law 68 for this is a piece of legislation
we have especially wanted and worked for
for years.
We know that important strides have been
made in correcting many of the ills that
have plagued the postal service, and that
there are many more problems yet to be
overcome, but with understanding, sincerity
of purpose, and cooperation these too will be
rectified.
The National League of Postmasters
pledges to the Postmaster General and the
Post Office Department our continued efforts
in behalf of a better postal service.
Mr. President, it is my considered
opinion that once this new, modern, and
forward-looking postal-pay legislation is
once the enefits they receive therefrom
are re zed, this legislation will receive
SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION
BILL, 1956-CONFERENCE REPORT
Mr. HAYDEN. Mr. President, I sub-
mit a report of the committee of confer-
ence on the disagreeing votes of the two
Houses on the amendments of the Senate
to the bill (H. R. 7278) making supple-
mental appropriations for the fiscal year
ending June 30, 1956, and for other pur-
poses. I ask unanimous consent for the
present consideration of the report.
The PRESIDING OFFICER. The re-
port will be read for the information of
the Senate.
The legislative clerk read the report.
(For conference report, see House pro-
ceedings of July 29, 1955, pp. 10460-
10461, CONGRESSIONAL RECORD.)
The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there
objection to the present consideration of
the report?
There being no objection, the Senate
proceeded to consider the report.
The PRESIDING OFFICER. The
question is on agreeing to the conference
report.
The report was agreed to.
The PRESIDING OFFICER laid before
the Senate a message from the House of
Representatives announcing its action
on certain amendments of the Senate to
House bill 7278, which was read, as
follows :
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U. S.,
July 30, 1955.
Resolved, That the House recede from its
disagreement to the amendments of the Sen-
ate numbered 2, 19, 20, 28, 29, 34, 37, 38, 39,
40, 41, 43, 48, 49, 50, 58, 59, 61, 64, 78, 80, 82,
83, 85, 86, 88, 89, 92, 95, 98, 117, 127, 128, 130,
131, 142, and 143 to the bill (H. R. 7278)
making supplemental appropriations for the
fiscal year ending June 30, 1956, and for other
purposes, and concur therein.
That the House recede from its disagree-
ment to the amendment numbered 3, and
concur therein with an amendment as fol-
lows: In lieu of the sum named in said
amendment insert "$250,000."
That the House recede from its disagree-
ment to the amendment numbered 22, and
concur therein with an amendment as fol-
lows: In lieu of the first sum named in said
amendment insert "$100,000."
That the House recede from its disagree-
ment to the amendment numbered 23, and
concur therein with an amendment as fol-
lows: In lieu of the second sum named in
said amendment insert "$225,000."
That the House recede from its disagree-
ment to the amendment numbered 25, and
concur therein with an amendment as fol-
lows: In lieu of the first sum named in said
amendment insert "$500,000", and in lieu
of the last sum named in said amendment
insert "$4,750,000."
That the House recede from its disagree-
ment to the amendment numbered 27, and
concur therein with an amendment as fol-
lows: In lieu of the first sum named in said
amendment insert "$2,000,000."
That the house recede from its disagree-
ment to the amendment numbered 31, and
concur therein with an amendment as fol-
lows: In lieu of the sum named in said
amendment insert "$485,077,000."
That the House recede from its disagree-
ment to the amendment numbered 33, and
concur therein with an amendment as fol-
lows: In lieu of the sum named in said
amendment insert "$442,628,300."
That the House recede from its disagree-
ment to the amendment numbered 35, and
concur therein with an amendment as fol-
lows: In lieu of the matter proposed by said
amendment insert:
"DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE
"MILITARY CONSTRUCTION, AIR FORCE
"For an additional amount for acquisition,
construction, installation, and equipment
of temporary or permanent public works,
military installations, and facilities for the
Air Force as authorized by the act of Sep-
tember 11, 1950 (Public Law 783), the act
of September 28, 1951 (Public Law 155),
the act of July 14, 1952 (Public Law '534) ,
the act of August 7, 1953 (Public Law
209), the act of April 1, 1954 (Public Law
325), the act of July 27, 1964 (Public Law
534), the act of September 1, 1954 (Public
Law 765), and the act of July 15, 1955 (Pub-
lic Law 161), without regard to sections
1136 and 3734, Revised Statutes, as amended;
Including hire of passenger motor vehicles,
including research and development facil-
ities at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base,
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Dayton, Ohio; to remain available until
expended. $994.291,000 of which $255.000.000
shall be derived by transfer from the appro-
priation 'Procurement and production.
Army': Provided. That not to exceed $350.000
Of this appropriation shall be used for the
purposes authorized by section 303 of the
act of July 15, 1955 (Public Law 161) ."
That the House recede from its dLsagree-
ment to the amendment numbered 56, and
concur therein with an amendment as fol-
lows: In lieu of the matter proposed by said
amendment insert:
"SITES AND PLANNING, PURCHASE CONTRACTS,
AND PUBLIC BUILDINGS PROJECTS
"For expenses necessary in carrying out
the provisions of the Public Buildings Pur-
chase Contract Act of 1954 (68 Stat. 518),
$15 million, to remain available until ex-
pended and to be in addition to and avail-
able for the same purposes as any tuiobli-
gated balances which have been or may be
made available, by any law enacted during
the 1st session of the 84th Congress. for
carrying out the purposese of said act: Pro-
vided. That any such unobllgated balances
may be consolidated with this appropria-
tion."
That the House recede from its disagree-
ment to the amendment numbered 75, and
concur therein with an amendment as fol-
lows: In lieu of the matter proposed by said
amendment insert:
"NATIONAL SECURITY TRAINING COMMISSION
"Salaries and expenses
"For necessary expenses of the National
Security Training Commission, including
services as authorized by section 15 of the
act of August 2. 1940 (5 U. S. C. 55a1, at
rates for individuals not in excess of $50
per diem, and contracts with temporary or
part-time employees may be renewed an-
nually: and expenses of attendance at meet-
ings concerned with the purposes of this
appropriation: $40.000."
That the House recede from its dtsagree-
ment to the amendment numbered 76, and
concur therein with an amendment as fol-
lows: In lieu of the matter proposed by said
amendment insert:
"SELECTIVE SERVICE SYSTEM
"Salaries and expenses
"Not to exceed $180.000 of the amount
made available under this head In the Inde-
pendent Offices Appropriation Act, 1956, for
registration, classification, and Induction ac-
tivities of local boards, shall be available
during the current fiscal year for expenses
of the National Advisory Committee on the
Selection of Physicians. Dentists, and Allied
Specialists, including not to exceed $30,000
for expenses of travel."
That the House recede from Its disaeree-
ment to the amendment numbered 84. and
concur therein with an amendment as fol-
lows: In lieu of the sum proposed by said
amendment Insert "$120.000."
That the House recede from its disavree-
nient to the amendment numbered 93. and
concur therein with an amendment as fol-
lows: In lieu of the sum named in said
amendment insert "$1,500.000."
That the House recede from Its disaeree-
ment to the amendment numbered 104. and
concur therein with an amendment as fol-
lows: In lieu of the sum proposed by said
amendment insert "$30,000.000."
That the House recede from Its disagree-
ment to the amendment numbered 109. and
concur therein with an amendment as fol-
lows: In lieu of the sum proposed by said
amendment Insert "$90,000,000."
That the House recede from Its disagree-
ment to the amendment numbered 116. and
concur therein with an amendment as fol-
lows: In lieu of the sum proposed by said
amendment insert "$1,000.000."
That the House recede from its disagree-
ment to the amendment numbered 123. and
concur therein wi,h an amendment as fol-
lows: In lieu of the sum proposed by said
amendment insert "$5.000.000."
That the House insist on Its disagreement
to the amendment of the Senate num-
bered 62.
Mr. HAYDEN. Mr. President, I move
that the Senate concur in the amend-
ments of the Ho":ise to the amendments
of the Senate numbered 3. 22. 23. 25. 27,
31, 33. 35, 56, 75, 76. 84, 93, 104, 109, 116,
and 123.
The motion wr.s agreed to.
Mr. HAYDEN. I move that the Sen-
ate recede from its amendment num-
bered 62.
The motion was agreed to.
Mr. MORSE. Mr. President, will the
Senator yield?
Mr. HAYDEN. I yield.
Mr. MORSE. Is this the conference
report which it wolves more than $2
million for a tie nsmission line at The
Dalles, Oreg., which line is necessary if
the Harvey Aluminum Co. is to be able
to operate a plant at The Dalles?
Mr. HAYDEN. Yes. The House would
not agree to appropriate money for that
line. There is nothing in the bill for
that purpose. The Senate placed the
item in the bill. but the House would not
agree to accept it. The House Members
are not satisfied as to exactly what those
who propose to build the aluminum plant
Intend to do, ani they desire to learn
more about the subject. They wish to
know whether there is any certainty that
the plant will be built.
Mr. MORSE. I think the record is
very clear as tow hat the Harvey Alumi-
num Co. proposes to do. It has been try-
ing to get power- from the Bonneville
Power Administration so that it can build
this plant and provide some very much
needed competition in the field of alu-
minum production. The company can-
not build the plant until it can have as-
surance that it will have power. The
Bonneville Power Administration re-
quires the money to build the transmis-
sion line. I think it is very clear in the
record that the money would not be spent
unless the company went ahead and built
a plant.
Mr. HAYDEN. We pointed that out in
our report. It was directed that the
money should not be spent unless the
Government was thoroughly satisfied
that the Harvey Co. would build an
aluminum plant.
A statement has been made which is
not quite clear to me. It is said that
oil a former occasion the same company
had indicated that it would build an
aluminum plant n Montana, I believe,
and then had sold out to someone else.
I do not know the facts in that connec-
tion.
Mr. MORSE. P. is very difficult for me
to understand the House attitude.
Here is a company ready and willing to
build a plant to :live us the aluminum
production we reed and to give us
something else that we need in the alu-
minum industry, and that is competition.
The taxpayers would not lose a single
cent on this item, because not a cent
would be spent unless the plant were
built. There are powerful economic
forces which would like to see this plant
July 30
not built. But we are spending the
money of all the taxpayers of the United
States for the development of power re-
sources across the Nation. Unless we
make use of the power resources, once
they are developed, we shall throw the
entire power program into disrepute.
Mr. HAYDEN. We were in a situation
involving an appropriation bill contain-
ing many items. Everyone was anxious
to get the bill through. The Souse con-
ferees were adamant. They would not
accept the item. We had no choice but
to yield.
Mr. MORSE. I understand the Sena-
tor's position. I am about through mak-
ing my record.
We are not through with this subject.
Another day is coming. I want the
record to show very clearly two things.
First. I think the Harvey Aluminum
Co. has been very fair and frank with us.
It has been urging the Bonneville
Power Administration to provide it with
the necessary power. The Bonneville
Power Administration cannot furnish
the power without the transmission line.
As the Senator from Arizona has
pointed out, no money would be spent
under this item until the plant was built.
I think that is a very fair position for
the company to take, for the Bonneville
Power Administration to take, and for
the Senate to take.
Secondly, I wish to make it clear that I
think it is very important that we bring
competition into this industry. I can
well imagine that there are economic
forces in this country which would like
to keep the Harvey Aluminum Co. out
of the Dalles region. Nevertheless,
from the standpoint of the best economic
interests of the people-not of my State
alone, but of the Nation-we should have
competition in this industry. We are
spending the taxpayers' money to de-
velop great electric power resources. I
think they ought to be used to
strengthen competition, and not to
strengthen monopoly.
The monopolistic problem is involved
in connection with this project. I am
keenly disappointed that t:le House
would not go along: but I also say that
we intend to meet this problem in the
future. I shall continue to press for
competition in the aluminum industry
in my section of the country.
Mr. NEUBERGER. Mr. President, I
wish to express my agreement with my
senior colleague from Oregon on the
question of eliminating funds for the
transmission line to The Dales, Oreg.,
to serve the proposed Harvey Aluminum
Co. plant.
I wish to invite the attention of Sena-
tors to an anomalous and ironic situa-
tion. To begin with, I realize full well
that the elimination of this item was not
made with the acquiescence or approval
of the distinguished Senator from
Arizona.
Mr. HAYDEN. Not at all. This is the
second time the Senate has approved an
appropriation toconstruct such a trans-
mission line.
Mr. NEUBERGER. I realize that, and
I give full credit to the distinguished
Senator from Arizona for what he has
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done to try to have this Item included minuet Co. takes such legal steps as will
in the bill, put it in such a position that it will be
One of the things which seems very bound and delivered.
strange and disturbing to me is this: A On the other hand, the Government
recent story in the New York Times busi- has no right to expect the Harvey Alumi-
ness section pointed out that the vast num Co. to spend the huge sums of
Aluminum Co. of Canada is about to ex- money which it will be necessary to spend nt.
s it
unle
pand its plant in Kitimat, British Co- cfor an tcount he buildithe ng of the plant to des vet
lumbia, twice, in a series of two jumps,
ahead of schedule capacity, so that it can power Hto it.
AYDEN. The fact that there
sell aluminum to the United States, to Mr. meet the current American demand for was a contract which may have been
If we believe in employment of our breached because of which the alumi-
own people and development of our own num company might have a claim
industrial potential, it seems ironic that against the United States came to the
we should eliminate a relatively small attention of the conferees.
fact that it will be
item, of slightly more than $2 million,
to serve a great aluminum plant in the 21/2 yDalles ears before or mwe can eans we get power r at
United States, while an aluminum smelt- the matter have int
er in British Columbia is to be expanded shape. opportunity this
twice in the next few years to meet the ao. in this
demand of American consumers and matter However, time tt fast matter I wishthink becoming that matter get a make it clear tth
American industries for aluminum. bessence. etween now and when the next bill
Also, I hope the Senator from Arizona
realizes that the State of Oregon has had comes before the Senate we will investi-
one of the greatest proportional popula- gate the matter, so that we will then be
t'on ains in the Nation in recent years. able to present such a legal commitment
ill be able
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homa, and Texas to negotiate and enter
into a compact relating to their interests
in, and the apportionment of, the waters
of the Red River and its tributaries,
which were, on page 1, line 5, strike out
all after "compact" down to and includ-
ing "and" where it appears the second
time in line 7; on page 1, line 9, strike
out "and for matters incident thereto,",
and to amend the title so as to read:
"An act granting the consent of Congress
to the States of Arkansas, Louisiana,
Oklahoma, and Texas to negotiate and
enter into a compact providing for the
apportionment of the waters of the Red
River and its tributaries."
Mr. KERR. The amendments made
by the House do not impair the bill, but
leave it so that the objective for which
it was intended can be attained. There-
fore I move that the Senate concur in
the amendments of the House.
The PRESIDING OFFICER. The
question is on the motion of the
Senator from Oklahoma [Mr. KERRI.
The motion was agreed to.
that no one in the House w
to raise a question as to good faith. MAINTENANCE OF ORDER
of ouurre hap people ng at a hard In fact, time between
of
Mr NEUBERGER. Mr. President, will SENATE
the years 1952 and 1954 our State as yield?
had one of the largest percentage reduc- the Senator from Arizona The PRESIDING OFFICER. (Mr.
tions in income-tax collections of any Mr. HAYDEN. I yield. STENNIS in the chair). The Chair calls
State in the Union. That has created 'Mr. NEUBERGER. in the first place, the attention of the membership of the
a critical economic situation, and the de- am I correct in understanding that the Senate to the fact that the Senate has
velopment of our hydroelectric power for item for the transmission lines to The a large amount of business which it is
new employment is therefore very im- Dalles to serve the proposed Harvey trying to transact this afternoon and
portant. plant was not included in the original tonight. The Cwishes everyone in
pay attention, yone in
As indicated by the Senator's studies administration budget? tChamber Chair
of the problem, aluminum offers a great Mr. HAYDEN. No; it was not. the h may be affected by what the Chair
opportunity for putting these people to Mr. NEUBERGER. In all candor, why he about b say.
Chair knows tthere are many
work to produce the items which are does the distinguished Senator from is to
matters Chair knows s that
Senators must attend.
necessary to all the people of the coun- Arizona believe that the conferees on The
try. It will also result in more employ- the part of the House made such a point mhey must confer with one another.
ment as secondary industries come in to about eliminating the item? Furthermore, re, confehere are many reasons
fabricate this aluminum. Mr. HAYDEN. I did not inquire as why thermomore the assre man commis
For that reason, plus the ironic fact to what their motives were. They simply tee administrative
and committee
we are buying aluminum from Can- said they could not take it at this time clerks, the Chamber. It may be
the Senate eahat transact its busi-
ada, when we could produce it ourselves and would not take it. The Senate con- should be
makes the banks of the Columbia River, ferees could do nothing about it. neat without chem. But conditions
by me share the disappointment felt Mr. NEUBERGER. There was abso-
by my senior colleague that the item was lutely no chance at all of getting the have reached such a point that the
eliminated from the appropriation bill. House conferees to yield on that point, Senate cannot possibly transact its busi-
ness with them present unless they main-
I thank the Senator from shares for was
Mr.hHAYDEN. No. They were ada- tain order.
regret et her over what has hueas mart. They would not take There is so much confusion, and so
ail has done.I and am
at this ing
talking
disappointment
among occurred. time. They said if it were made a part thmuch ose who she exerc sng the privilege of
SEVERAL SENATORS. Vote! Vote! of a regular appropriation bill they floor,
hardly Mr. MORSE. Mr. President, will the would take a look at it, but they would transact itt at Chess, enathe can Chair has
Senator from Arizona yield? not consider it on a supplemental ap- said.
Mr. HAYDEN. I yield. propriation bill.
Mr. MORSE. I not only associate my- Mr. NEUBERGER. When a regular Earlier this morning, in coming down
self with the remarks made by my dis- appropriation bill is 'considered next the aisle of the Senate to make a report
tinguished junior colleague, but I wish year, will the able Senator make every from the Committee on Armed Serv-
to raise a point for the RECORD, so that effort to add a provision for the con- ices, I had to go around two clerks in
struction of the transmission lines which the aisle. While I was attempting to
g en that shown that notice is nethe are so badly needed? speak, an administrative assistant came
legal post this where may bring the Mr. HAYDEN. I am satisfied that, up and touched one of these clerks on
legal t th ion where can use o suit our committee having twice recom- the shoulder and began to talk to him.
over which because been the mended the provision, it is most likely I took no offense at that; I simply cite it
contrat the Government
tert for cannot which decide that been question that it will do it a third time. That is as an illustration.
tered ay into. I ca cann any all I can say. The rule pertaining to the privilege of
today. However, I believe the company the floor begins:
person shall be admitted to the floor of
should go ahead and build its plant, to the
show its good faith. It ought to proceed COMPACT FOR APPORTIONMENT OF the Senate while in session, except as follows.
to make whatever commitments are WATERS OF RED RIVER In other words, the main rule is a
necessary be Lion cto made, so that the ques- The PRESIDING OFFICER laid before prohibition against being on the floor.
paoI am the Senate the amendments of the House Among the exceptions are:
panny cannot ann has not se shown good faith. later od f that the Iom-
for that. I do not want anyone to think of Representatives to the bill (S. 2260) Clerks to Senate committees and clerks
that I am making a plea for the Harvey granting the consent of Congress to the to Senators when in the actual discharge
Aluminum Co. unless the Harvey Alu- States of Arkansas, Louisiana, Okla- of their official duties.
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Such persons have no right to be on
the floor unless they are actually in the.
discharge of their official duties. The
rule does not refer to my official duties
or to some other Senator's, but to the
official duties of clerks.
The Chair is not challenging the right
of anyone to be in the Chamber, but if
there is not better behavior, the Chair
will let some of those concerned come
to the bar of the Senate and state their
official business. Then the Senate can
pass on whether or not those persons are
entitled to the privilege of the floor. We
will ask for the person's name. While
he may not make a speech, he may state
his name to the clerk, who will pass it
up to the Presiding Officer. The Presid-
ing Officer will then read it to the Senate
for the benefit of the record, and a per-
manent record will be made of exactly
what business that person has in the
Senate this afternoon.
I wish to give fair warning that so
long as the junior Senator from Missis
ippi is acting as the Presiding Officer,
and until he is overruled by the Senate,
that will be the ruling of the Chair.
If anyone does not understand the
warning, let him not complain later.
11'hat will be the order.
The Chair thinks that there should
be a good showing of manners when as-
sistants are in the Chamber on official
business. If one's business is not being
considered, it is good manners to vacate
the floor or to wait in a place convenient
to the assistant and his Senator until
his business actually can be eonnidered.
Mr. CLEMENTS. Mr. President, I
could not commend one more than I now
commend the Presiding Officer for the
observations he has just made. I take
it that anyone on the floor at the pres-
ent time recognizes whether or not he
comes under the rule which was read by
the Presiding Officer. If he does not, I
assume he will take due notice of what
the Presiding Officer has said.
Mr. KNOWLAND, Mr. President, I
want the Presiding Officer to know that
lie has bipartisan support in the state-
ment which he has made. I think the
admonition will be helpful in the clos-
ing hours of the session, because the Sen-
ate is working under great stress and
great strain. We are dealing with leg-
islation which affects our citizens, affairs
at home, and perhaps affairs abroad as
well,
It would be very easy for an amend-
ment to be offered or adopted, or a bill
to be introduced, which the Senate did
not fully understand if Senators could
not even hear the presentation made by
the Senator who offered or spoke on an
amendment or a bill.
So far as the minority leader is con-
cerned, he will fully support the ruling
of the Chair.
The PRESIDING OFFICER, The
Presiding Officer wishes to thank the
floor leaders, and he thanks them on be-
half of the membership,
SALARIES OF GOVERNORS OF THE
STATES AND TERRITORIES
Mr. KNOWLAND, Mr. President, I
ask unanimous consent to have printed
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