DEFENSE DEPARTMENT APPROPRIATION BILL - AMENDMENT

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CONGRESSIONAL RECORD - SENATE 11395
The national monument was established
by Presidential proclamation on August
2, 1937, and covers more than 61 square
miles.
Because it resembles domed capitol
buildings, the great, 20-mile-long but-
tressed sandstone cliff with its cap of
white Navajo sandstone, was named
Capitol Reef. Early geologists called
such cliffs in this area reefs because of
their visual resemblance to sea reefs com-
posed of rock, or limestone skeletons of
coral.
The monument includes a section of
the WaterpockP' Fold, a great doubling
up of the ear''. s crust, which was caused
by an unusual geological movement. The
western edge of this fold-of which Capi-
tol Reef is a part-is exposed as a great
cliff or escarpment of brilliantly colored
rock layers. It extends from Thousand
Lake Mouni.ain southeastward about 150
miles to ti : Colorado River. The fold
or reef, fantastically eroded by rain and
wind, is a barrier to the traveler. It can
be crossed in only three places on horse-
back. One of these passages also allows
automobiles to cross.
Just this past week, contracts have
been awarded to build a new $900,000
road from Fruita across the monument
parelleling the Fremont River. I was
pleased to work with the Park Service
on this important project. Because of
its peculiar geographical isolation, made
the more so by tilted sedimentary rocks,
awesome cliffs and canyons and rock
masses carved by the elements into weird
and fanciful figures, the Fremont River
drainage was the last section of Utah
to be explored and settled.
Visitors should not miss Capitol Reef
itself, Twin Rocks, Chimney Rock, and
the spectacular Sulphur Creek Gorge. In
addition there are Basketmaker petro-
glyphs about 1,200 years old and many
other spectacular sites.
CEDAR BREAKS
The Cedar Breaks National Monument
is located near the progressive city of
Cedar City, Utah.
Situated high on the Markagunt
Plateau in southern Utah at elevations
reaching 10,700 feet, the monument con-
tains a gigantic multicolored natural
amphitheater. Within the steepwalled
amphitheater, the visitor will see lime-
stone eroded into many Fantastic shapes
that have been formes by the never-
ending efforts of rain, wind, snow, and
ice. These formations display an amaz-
ing variety of color, constantly chang-
ing light accentuates and subdues the
vivid hue of the rocks. Sweeping vistas
and attractive wildflowers offer superla-
tive scenic values.
The monument is about 4 miles long
and 21/2 miles wide, covering almost 10
square miles. Two-thirds of the area is
composed of high cliffs and steep talus
slopes of the amphitheater. Cedar
Breaks is surrounded by Dixie National
Forest, which provides many recreational
activities for the sportsman and camper.
Early exploration of the Markagunt
Plateau began in 1851, when the Mor-
mons settled in Parowan and Cedar City,
in the valley to the west. In 1852, church
leaders explored the headquarters of the
Sevier and Virgin Rivers, which rise on
the plateau, but they made no reports
concerning the cliffs that are known to-
day as Cedar Breaks.
Both the Wheeler and Powell surveys
of 1872 made extensive topographic rec-
ords of the area as well as observations
on the plants, animals, and geology. For
more than three decades following these
scientific surveys, use.was made of the
grazing and timber resources.
The first protection afforded this
unique region was in 1905 when it was
included as part of the Sevier-now
Dixie-National Forest and was admin-
istered by the Forest Service of the U.S.
Department of Agriculture. The area
was established as a national monument
by Presidential proclamation on August
22, 1933, and was placed under the ad-
ministration of the National Park Service
of the U.S. Department of Interior.
Under the Mission 66 program initi-
ated by President Eisenhower, a visitors'
center has been built on the rim 1 mile
from the south entrance of the monu-
ment. At my request, the Department of
Interior initiated an accelerated con
struction of a 5-mile rim drive from Point
Supreme to North View, which is a most
inspiring, scenic drive.
Among the highlights of any trip to
Cedar Breaks is a visit to Point Supreme,
Sunset View, Chessman Ridge Overlook,
and North View. Each view point pre-
sents a scene that furnishes a magnifi-
cent color panorama of this spectacular
area.
SOUTHERN UTAH PARKWAY
On February 6, 1961, I introduced a
bill, S. 808, to authorize construction of
a Southern Utah Parkway under the ad-
ministration of National Park Service
and Forest Service. It would connect
the national parks and monuments of
southwestern Utah with the national
monuments and recreation areas of
southeastern Utah. Among the areas so
connected would be the three national
monuments that I have discussed today.
Upon introducing the bill, I invited
attention to the fact that the parkway
would be a national park in its own
right because of the scenic areas which
it would traverse. I also noted that
there are no national parkways west
of the Mississippi and that a portion of
the $16 million which is appropriated
annually for this purpose should be al-
located to a parkway in southern Utah.
The Bureau of Public Roads has al-
ready surveyed at least four routes
which are feasible from an engineering
point of view. In addition to this, State
and local groups have successfully sur-
veyed other routes. The cost of acquisi-
tion of the land would be minimal, since
nearly all of the area is federally owned,
save for a few acres. Thus far, Secre-
tary of the Interior Udall has declined to
survey possible routes, but I am hopeful
that he will conduct such a study in the
near future.
NEEDLES NATIONAL RECREATION AREA
On March 7, 1961, I introduced a bill,
S. 1239, to create the Needles National
Recreation Area in San Juan County,
Utah. The bill covers 75,200 acres and
includes Salt Creek Canyon, Horse
Canyon, Chesler and Virginia Parks,
Chesler Canyon, and Butler Wash.
Generally, it is bounded on the west
and north by the Glen Canyon National
Recreation Area, and on the south and
east by the township and section lines
necessary to effectively control the
drainages of Salt and Horse Canyons
and Butler Wash. On the north, a
quarter township is included to permit
access to Lost and Salt Canyons and to
control more effectively the logical en-
trance to the plateau upon which the
main needle formations are located.
Domestic water and terrain suitable for
a headquarters area also require the ac-
quisition of land in the northeast corner
of the proposed tract. Within the
boundaries of the area are 11 surveyed
State sections. The remainder is public
domain.
It is an area of spectacular sandstone
formations sculptured by the forces of
weathering into bizarre pinnacles, fins,
and arches. Parallel faulting has result-
ed in an erosional pattern forming lit-
erally a maze of slitlike, sheer-walled
canyons.
My bill implements a detailed report
prepared by the National Park Service.
Moreover, the National Park Advisory
Board in September 1960 recommended
that it be included within the national
park system. Thus far, Secretary Udall
has not given this bill his approval, but I
hope he will now that he has made his
recent trip down the Colorado River. In
the bill, I expressly provide that multiple
use shall be continued in keeping with
the wishes of the people of the area. It
has great potential mineral wealth, par-
ticularly oil. This activity can be carried
on under suitable regulations.
RAINBOW BRIDGE NATIONAL MONUMENT
On March 2, 1961, I introduced a bill,
S. 1188, to designate the present Rainbow
Bridge National Monument as a national
park. In doing so, I indicated that I
would be prepared to have the proposed
national park expanded provided it met
with the agreement of the Navajo In-
dians and provided it did not result in
an exchange of lands unfavorable to the
people of San Juan County such as that
involved in the Glen Canyon Dam ex-
change. it is likely that when the
Natural Bridges National Monument is
developed and made accessible it, too,
should qualify for national park status.
Unfortunately, it has been neglected for
over 50 years. I have asked the Secretary
of the Interior to budget funds for next
year to correct this serious oversight and
I hope, too, that he will support appro-
priations for road development in the old
Zion National Monument area which has
been similarly neglected for 24 years.
Similarly, I hope that he will send up
to the Senate a favorable report on my
bill to create a Golden Spike National
Monument in Box Elder County, Utah.
If the Secretary of Interior and Con-
gress will give their support to all of
these measures, the American people will
be permitted at long last to visit these
magnificent areas.
Because of the great importance of the
three bills I have introduced today, I
am asking the other three Members of
the Utah congressional delegation to join
me in sponsoring them, and ask unan-
imous consent that they be held on the
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11396 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD - SENATE
table for cosponsorship until Thursday,
July 13, 1961.
The PRESIDING OFFICER. The bills
will be received and appropriately re-
ferred; and, without objection, will lie
on the desk, as requested by the Senator
from Utah.
The bills, introduced by Mr. BENNETT,
were received, read twice by their titles,
and referred to the Committee on In-
terior and Insular Affairs, as follows:
S. 2233. A bill to establish Arches National
Monument as Arches National Park;
S. 2234. A bill to establish Capitol Reef
National Monument as Capitol Reef National
Park; and
S. 2235. A bill to establish Cedar Breaks
National Monument as Cedar Breaks Na-
tional Park.
EMPLOYMENT OF ALIENS IN A
SCIENTIFIC OR TECHNICAL CA-
PACITY
Mr. MAGNUSON. Mr. President, by
request, I introduce, for appropriate ref-
erence, a bill to authorize the Secretary
of Commerce to employ aliens in a scien-
tific or technical capacity. I ask unani-
nwus consent that a letter from the Sec-
retary of Commerce, requesting the pro-
posed legislation, together with a state-
ment of the purpose of the bill, be printed
in the RECORD.
The PRESIDING OFFICER. The bill
will be received and appropriately re-
ferred; and, without objection, the let-
ter and statement will be printed in the
RECORD.
The bill (S. 2236) to authorize the
Secretary of Commerce to employ aliens
in a scientific or technical capacity, in-
troduce by Mr. MAGNUSON, by request,
was received, read twice by its title, and
referred to the Committee on Commerce.
The letter and statement presented by
Mr. MAGNUSON are as follows:
THE SECRETARY OF COMMERCE,
Washington., D.C., June 30, 1961.
Hon. LYNDON B. JOHNSON,
President of the Senate,
U.S. Senate, Washington, D.C.
DEAR MR. PRESIDENT: There are attached
four copies of a proposed bill to authorize
the Secretary of Commerce to employ aliens
in a scientific or technical capacity.
There are also attached four copies of a
statement of purpose and need for the pro-
posed bill.
We are advised by the Bureau of the Budget
that it would interpose no objection to the
submission of this proposed legislation.
Sincerely yours,
EDWARD GUDEMAN,
Under Secretary of Commerce.
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE AND NEED FOR LEGIS-
LATION To AUTHORIZE THE SECRETARY Or
COMMERCE To EMPLOY ALIENS rN A SSCIEN-
TIFIC OR TECHNICAL CAPACITY
The draft legislation submitted herewith
proposed authority for the Department of
Commerce to employ noncitizens in scien-
tific or technical work. Authority, similar
to that here sought, was granted by the Con-
gress recently to the National Aeronautics
and Space Administration. Congress has
exempted the Department of Defense from
the prohibitions against employment of non-
citizens. The Departments of State and Ag-
riculture and the Immigration and Natural-
ization Service have also been given author-
ity by Congress to employ noncitizens for
certain necessary purposes.
In many instances, agencies of this De-
partment engaged in scientific and techni-
cal work of critical national importance
have found that the only persons qualified
and available to undertake these projects
could not be hired because, as noncitizens,
they were ineligible for employment by the
Government.
The proposed legislation would enable the
Department to make the best possible use of
available scientific manpower. Any employ-
ment under the proposed legislation would,
of course, continue to be subject to a prior
determination that no qualified U.S. citizen
is available for the particular position. The
legislation provides adequate authority for
investigation to determine the suitability
and security status of aliens who may be
employed thereunder.
The Department urges early enactment
of the proposed legislation.
ATION BILL-AMENDMENT
Mr. WILLIAMS of Delaware. Mr.
President, I submit an amendment to
H.R. 7851, and ask for its appropriate
reference to committee.
This is an amendment to the defense
appropriation bill, the purpose of which
would provide that none of the funds
appropriated shall be used except, as far
as practicable, all contracts must be
awarded on a competitive basis to the
lowest responsible bidder.
This is the same amendment that was
included at a part of the Defense Ap-
propriation Act last year. I fully recog-
nize this is a problem which should be
dealt with legislatively. I have, on re-
peated occasions, sponsored bills before
the appropriate legislative committee
which would make it mandatory that,
under all circumstances except where
the national interest was involved, all
agencies should award their contracts
to the lowest responsible bidder.
However, having been unable to get
action on that bill, I am talking steps to
offer that language as a proviso to the
Defense Appropriation Act, which will
at least give some protection so far as
spending money under this particular
bill is involved.
I do not have to remind the Senate of
the fact that the Comptroller General
has called our attention repeatedly to
situations wherein an unnecessarily large
percentage of the contracts entered into
by the Defense Department are pres-
ently being awarded on a negotiated
basis. As a result the taxpayers are
paying hundreds of millions of dollars
annually for services which would not
be necessary if the procurement divi-
sion of the Defense Department fol-
lowed some good, sound business prac-
tices requiring competitive bids and then
awarding the contracts to the lowest re-
sponsible bidder.
I will not at this time go into a list
of cases showing such unnecessary tests
which have been brought to light. They
have been mentioned many times in the
Comptroller's reports and on the floor of
the Senate.
I am merely asking that the amend-
ment be referred to the committee, and
I hope it will be accepted by the com-
mittee. If it is not adopted by the com-
mittee, I shall offer it again when the
bill is before the Senate for considera-
tion.
The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr.
SMITH of Massachusetts in the chair).
July 11
The amendment will be received, print-
ed, and appropriately referred.
The amendment was referred to the
Committee on Appropriations.
AMENDMENT OF SOIL BANK ACT-
ADDITIONAL COSPONSOR OF BILL
Mr. CASE of South Dakota. Mr.
President, I ask unanimous consent that
with respect to the bill (S. 2197) to
amend section 107(a) (3) of the Soil
Bank Act, as amended, which was or-
dered reported by the Committee on Agri-
culture today, that my name may be
added as a cosponsor. I had made such
request the other day when the bill was
introduced, but I understand that my
request reached the officials too late to go
to the printer. But since there will be a
committee print of the bill with the
amendments today, I ask now that my
name may be added.
The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there
objection? The Chair hears none, and
it is so ordered.
MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE-EN-
ROLLED BILLS SIGNED
A message from the House of Repre-
sentatives, by Mr. Maurer, one of its
reading clerks, announced that the
Speaker had affixed his signature to the
following enrolled bills, and they were
signed by the President pro tempore:
S. 139. An act for the relief of Krste Angel-
off;
S. 442. An act for the relief of Aspasia A.
Koumbouris (Kumpuris);
S. 537. An act to amend the Surplus Prop-
erty Act of 1944 to revise a restriction on the
conveyance of surplus land for historic mon-
ument purposes;
S. 540. An act to authorize agencies of the
Government of the United States to pay in
advance for required publications, and for
other purposes;
S. 576. An act to amend section 216 of the
Merchant Marine Act, 1936, as amended, to
clarify the status of the faculty and admin-
istrative staff at the United States Mer-
chant Marine Academy, to establish suitable
personnel policies for such personnel, and
for other purposes;
S. 796. An act to amend the Federal Prop-
erty and Administrative Services Act of 1949,
as amended, so as to authorize the use of sur-
plus property by State distribution agencies,
and for other purposes;
S. 1073. An act for the relief of Henry
Eugene Godderis;
S. 1720. An act to continue the authority
of the President under title II of the Agri-
cultural Trade Development and Assistance
Act of 1954, as amended, to utilize surplus
agricultural commodities to assist needy
peoples and to promote economic develop-
ment in underdeveloped areas of the world;
and
S. 1931. An act to extend the provisions of
title XIII of the Federal Aviation Act of 1958,
relating to war risk insurance.
ADDRESSES, EDITORIALS, ARTI-
CLES, ETC., PRINTED IN THE
APPENDIX
On request, and by unanimous consent,
addresses, editorials, articles, etc., were
ordered to be printed in the Appendix,
as follows:
By Mr. SALTeNSTALL:
Address by Senator JAvIrs delivered before
the American Management Association Con-
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