WESTMORELAND MESSAGE: COURAGE ADDRESSED TO VICTORY

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Rep. HANLEY said Congressional action is
needed because "New York went way beyond
the intent of Congress." One of his amend-
ments would require a person to be able to
qualify for Federal public housing, under the
yardstick of that law, in order to be eligible
for medicaid; "Why employ a double stand-
ard?," he commented.
The second Hanley amendment would add
a deductibility clause along the lines of that
proposed by JAVITSS.
Rep. HANLEY noted that concern Is intense
in the ,Syracuse area, and commended your
association for its active role there.
Reflecting downstate opposition were the
comments of Democrats OTIS G. PIKE (River-
head, L.I.), LESTER L. WOLFF (Great Neck,
L.I.), and ABRAHAM J. MULTER (Brooklyn)
and HERBERT TENSER (Lawrence, L.I.).
Said Rep. PIKE: "The New York legisla-
ture went hog wild; it went ape. There was
a lack of realization in the legislature as to
what it was doing. The New York standards
allow eligibility for those with money, and
create dangers for those without money who
are in real need.
"The amendments enacted later were good
ones, but did not go far enough to return
the implementation statute to a reasonable
level. If it is determined that HEW does
not have discretionary authority to act to
curb the New York law, and I believe it is
questionable whether HEW has this author-
ity, then it is incumbent on Congress to
amend the Federal law so as to offer guide-
lines to prevent the recurrence of such
circumstances in the future."
Noting that he had serious questions re-
garding the income limit provisions of the
New York law, Rep. WOLFF said that
"changes in the Federal law might be in-
dicated," inasmuch as the New York law
obviously does not reflect the intent of
Congress.
Rep. TENSER, although he wants to see
what HEW does with respect to the New
York law, also felt that Federal amendments
should be enacted to fRtablish guidelines to
prevent future action "contrary to the origi-
nal intent of Congress." The New York in-
come standards defining "medically indigent
are too high and should be revised."
"New York must amend its law further,
or we must take steps to amend the Federal
law," Rep. MULTER declared.
But downstater BENJAMIN S. ROSENTHAL
(D., Elmhurst, L.L) said that "I support the
New Yorkiaw as it Is now."
Rep. SEYMOUR HALPERN (R., Forest Hills,
L.I.) said "I like the New York law the way
it is."
Rep. JONATHAN B. BINGHAM (D., Bronx)
voiced the opinion that the New York prob-
lem has been "exaggerated."
Buffalo Rep. TFIADDEUS J. DULSKI (D.),
supporting legislation along the lines of the
amendments proposed by Sen, JAVITS and
Rep. STRATTON, said action should be taken
this session to provide needed adjustments
to shore up the "too many open ends" left
by Title XIX.
Rep. JosEPH Y. RESNICK (D., Ellenville),
whose voice was one of the earliest to be
raised against the New York law, continued
to emphasize the need for Federal action,
cited as one supporting argument that "in
one of my counties, 90 percent of the popula-
tion would have been eligible for medicaid
under the original New York law." Ways
and Means Committee chairman Mills, he
pointed out, must be looked to if action is
to be initiated.
A senior Democrat, LEO W. O'BRIEN (Al-
bany) expressed the view that the New York
law, by "placing the eligibility levels un-
realistically high, in effect creates a new
class of exaggerated indigency. The politi-
cal impact of the New York law is imponder-
able. The New York legislature rushed in
legally under existing law without knowl-
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edge or giving recognition to the ultimate
cost impact. The cost could be astronomi-
cal. The cost must be defined, so we must
set cost limits graded on a state-by-state
basis.
"The New York law amounts to a handout
for everybody in lieu of personal responsi-
bility; its impact will be particularly ad-
verse to private insurance plans," he said.
Republican HOWARD W. RoslsoN (Oswego)
concurred with this line of reasoning, and
said that "Congress must review and clarify
its intent under Title XIX, and also should
review the need for writing some restrictive
guidelines into Title XIX-perhaps setting
some maximum income limitations and con-
trols over 'resources' that the states would
have to follow in determining their eligibil-
ity standards, and giving consideration, too,
to the need for a 'deductible' clause in every
state plan in order to prevent abuse there-
under and to encourage all persons who can
do so to continue to carry their own basic
health-insurance protection."
One other leading upstate Republican, who
requested anonymity, said that he and most
of his colleagues are "aghast at the impli-
cations of the New York law. Title XIX,
as implemented in New York, reverses the
normal approach of encouraging people to
meet their own expenses to the extent pos-
sible. It will have an adverse impact on
private insurance plans.
"There is no question that Congress must
act, and the insurance industry and other
affected businesses and professions should
start a fire to overcome current inertia if
they want action now."
ecutive stated it, the message is that "their
determination and courage in Viet Nam will
be matched by a dedicated resolve and sup-
port here at home."
That spirit of unity entails provision of
whatever it takes to win this war. It is pre-
cisely what The Banner repeatedly has said
must mark the nation's total response, to
wind up this conflict in victory in the short-
est time possible. Military realism decrees
it, unencumbered by policy-sniping shenani-
gans which stab our fighting men in the back
and lead to Free World disaster via appease-
ment or defeat.
General Westmoreland and his men are
there to win. They were sent for that-
and nothing less would have justified their
mission and sacrifices to date.
With the candor of one who knows the
score, he entertains no illusions of easy vic-
tory. He does not rest his conclusions on
dime-a-dozen rumors, nor couch his report
in guesswork. He deals in fact; and the fact
is progress toward victory-with that ob-
jective attainable, given the full support
which it is the right of these American sons
to ask and expect.
He confirmed their qualities: "They are a
credit to America and our society. Their
mothers and their wives can be truly proud
of their attitude, their courage, their under-
standing of the situation, their compassion,
their integrity, and their endurance."
A soldier's soldier can appreciate those at-
tributes on the firing-line-possessed, to a
man, on the team he commands. They have
not failed America on the front to which
they were sent, and America must not fail
them on the home front.
WESTMORELAND MESSAGE: COUR-
AGE ADDRESSED TO VICTORY
(Mr. FULTON of Tennessee (at the
request of Mr. MATSUNAGA) was granted
permission to extend his remarks at this
point in the RECORD and to include ex-
traneous matter.)
Mr. FULTON of Tennessee. Mr.
Speaker, in view of the outrageous spec-
tacle which has been occurring almost
daily this week on Capitol Hill, I would
like to bring to the attention of my col-
leagues an editorial from the August 16
edition of the Nashville Banner which is
a direct and far more representative ex-
pression of national public opinion than
the handful of irresponsible so-called
Communists and radical leftists which
have disgraced themselves and at-
tempted to disgrace our Nation.
The editorial is entitled "Westmore-
land's Message: Courage Addressed to
Victory." I commend it to the atten-
tion and thoughtful consideration of
every Member of the House:
WESTMORELAND'S MESSAGE: COURAGE
ADDRESSED TO VICTORY
Resolute Americanism is more than words.
It's the conduct, the courage, the strength
and skill-in short, the character-of a Na-
tion. And nobody better personifies it than
America's sons in uniform; the fighting team
of which Gen. William C. Westmoreland was
speaking in assurances given to President
Johnson, and through him to the whole con-
stituency, that these forces "will not be de-
feated by the Communists in Viet Nam."
The weekend consultations in Texas were
in order. They provided him the opportu-
nity not only to review with the Com-
mander-in-Chief the progress of that war,
but to express personally the conclusions
therein reached; and to take back with him
reciprocal assurances to his men that the
nation stands with them. As the Chief Ex-
EIGHT TENNESSEE NATIONAL
GUARDSMEN
(Mr. FULTON of Tennessee (at the
request of Mr. MATSUNAGA) was granted
permission to extend his remarks at this
point in the RECORD and to include ex-
traneous matter.)
Mr. FULTON of Tennessee. Mr.
Speaker, on Sunday, August 7, 1966, a
tragic accident claimed eight Tennessee
National Guardsmen,
These men were members of Part Com-
pany A, 1st Bn(M), 117th Infantry of
Greeneville, Tenn.
Mr. Speaker, these men were on mili-
tary duty at the time of their death and
were serving their Nation as are our men
around the globe.
There is little that can be said to com-
fort their families and loved ones but I
believe, and I am sure all will agree, they
gave their lives for their country just as
our men are giving their lives in Viet-
nam.
As recognition of and as a tribute to
their sacrifice I would like to place the
names of these Tennesseans in the CON-
GRESSIONAL RECORD.
Pfc. Jimmy L. Kenney, NG 25-345-073
(age 23). Wife, Dawn H. Kenney, 222
Lake Street, Greeneville, Tenn.
Pfc. Ronnie J. Cox, NG 25-345-089
(age 23). Father, J. C. Cox, 1414 North
Main Street, Greeneville, Tenn.
Sp4c. Harald L. Smith, NG 25-345-054
(a 23). Wife, Gaynelle S. Smith, Route
4, Greeneville, Tenn.
Sp4c. Cody W. Erwin, NG 25-345-044
(age 25). Wife, Carol C. Erwin, Route 1,
Mosheim, Tenn.
Sp4c. Harry E. Gass, NG 25-345-037
(age 26). Father, George B. Gass, Route
6, Greeneville, Tenn.
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August 18, 1966 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD --HOUSE
Cohen, In the face of critical questioning
by ANDERSON, acknowledged that the cost of
the Title XIX program will be higher than
estimated, "regardless of the specific [reim-
bursement] principles adopted, because Con-
gress wrote into Title XIX that the states
must pay the same reasonable costs for
hospital care as it provided under Title
XVIII. And as you know, the states, on the
whole, have been paying only a fraction of
the reasonable costs. There is no question
in my mind that whatever the estimates are
for Title XVIII, the costs are appreciably go-
ing to increase, both Federal and state costs
under Title XIX. I don't know the estimate,
Senator, but I do agree that it will be ap-
preciable."
WILLIAMS at that time unsuccessfully tried
to elicit a firm estimate of the ten-year cost
of, Title XIX if it IS Implemented in its en-
tirety by the 50 states.
WILLIAMS noted then that increased Fed-
eral costs under the eight state programs al-
ready approved at that time were estimated at
$250--$260 million, as against the original
HEW estimates of an extra $238 million in
the first fully operative year of the Title
XIX program.
On this basis, he commented, "you have a
multibillion-dollar error in your estimated
cost of this proposal. And that concerns
me."
Cohen agreed that, depending on the scope
of the state programs, the Federal cost could
exceed $1 billion a year.
Members of the Ways and Means Com-
mittee, with a few exceptions who have not
yet given careful study to the issue and
therefore are unwilling to comment, are in
general agreement that the New York law
has spotlighted a serious problem that for
the most part was overlooked during con-
sideration of the omnibus social security bill,
and that some action must be taken at the
Federal level.
There is, however, some divergence of
opinion as to the urgency of the problem;
some feel action should be taken now, others
would prefer to watch future developments
at HEW, to give the matter more study, and
perhaps wait until next year before reaching
a decision on which direction to take,
Rep. CECIL R. KING (D., Calif.), second-
ranking majority member and principal
Sponsor of medicare, said the revelations of
the New York law "caught us all by surprise,"
and therefore he has no firm opinions on
just how the problem should be resolved.
He emphasized, however, that this Is a
"matter of concern with" which the Com-
mittee will have to deal."
This uncertainty as to the best approach
was reflected by several other members of
the Committee, who also conceded that they
were unaware at the time of the potential
Implications raised by Title XIX.
Rep, MARTHA W. GzsseozHS (D., Mich.),
terming the New York law "utterly unrea-
sonable," said some action must be taken to
set an income ceiling or comparable limiting
standards, or to provide firm guidelines to be
followed by HEW.
Several Democrats were sharply critical of
the medical profession, placing responsi-
bility for Title XIX on the doctors' organiza-
tions that were pressing- for expansion of
Kerr-Mills as an alternative to medicare.
Other top Republicans on the Committee
are in agreement with Rep. BYRNES that the
issue must be tackled-sooner or later.
Second-ranking Republican THOMAS B.
Cuwris (Mo.), who supported the so, ailed
doctor-apoosored "eldercare" advanced as a
substitute for medicare, said that, under
Title XIX, "eldercare has been expanded to
everybody," and that there was "no realiza-
tion" of its potentialities-largely because
"HEW distorted cost estimates."
The New York law, CURTIs added, "is a
fraud, but I don't see how HEW can disap-
prove it," The problem which has arisen,
he commented, is largely a result of rejection
by Congress of a "reasonable, rational needs
test," and of injecting general revenue fl.
nancing into the social security structure
under medicare.
Third-ranking Ways and Means Republi-
can JAMES B. UTT (Calif.) suggested that
Title XIX might be controlled by prohibit-
ing Federal matching grants in excess of the
average industrial wage of each state that
submits a program. This approach, he said,
would have the effect of lowering the income
level in New York eligible for Federal money
to the area of $2600-$2700.
The great majority of Senate Finance
Committee members concur that something
must be done, but they too offered varying
shades of opinion regarding the urgency of
immediate action.
Sen. ANn.ERsoN, despite his expressed con-
cern over the potentialities of Title XIX, Is
one of those who would prefer to await HEW
action on the New York law, to "let things
settle down. and then, if necessary, do some-
thing next year."
ANDERSON also is concerned over the lack
of definitive provisions for the funding of
depreciation under both medicare and Title
XIX, under the general requirement that
providers of medical care services are to be
reimbursed for their "reasonable costs." He
believes that the amounts providers get for
depreciation should be funded, and if used
for growth and development, should be dis-
bursed in accordance with a definite and
effective plan. ,
Another high-ranking Democrat, who did
not wish to be quoted by name, voiced strong
opinions that Title XIX "must be changed.
It can destroy the entire program for the
aged. We must modify the Federal statute;
if the law permits what New York is doing,
it could. break the whole program."
Another Democratic member of the Com-
mittee, while supporting the "wait-and-see
approach," said that "we must use common
sense and keep income eligibility standards
down to a reasonable level. If the states
don't; use common sense, the Federal Gov-
ernment must step in. The Federal law ap-
pears to be such that the New York for-
mula will stand up. If New York revises its
statute to bring the limits within reasonable
bounds, we should leave it alone, but if it
is shown to be unreasonable, then Congress
must step in."
Similar views were voiced by Sen. HERMAN
E. TALMADGE (D. Ga.), who said that "we
never intended poverty levels to be as
high as some of those being set by the
states. New York State is the most flagrant
example. If the states don't take corrective
action, Congress must take legislative ac-
tion."
Sen. EuGENL: J. MCCARTHY (D., Minn.),
one of the few who said the unlimited pos-
sibilities were recognizable at the time the
law was passed, also favored a cautious at-
titude. He cited Minnesota's implementa-
tion program as one that is reasonable, but
conceded that "we may have to impose some
limits in light of the New York law."
Sen. PAUL H. DOUGLAS (D., I11.) advanced
no recommendations as to what action, if
any, should be taken, but he outlined these
views as to the origins of the issue:
"Title XIX grew out of `eldercare.' It was
the product of the American Medical Asso-
ciation. The income limits in the New York
law are the product of Governor Rockefeller.
If any abuses develop, they will be the fault
of the AMA and Governor Rockefeller."
The Republican members of the Committee
agree down the line with Sen. Williams that
the problem will require some sort of action
to curb the potentialities.
Second-ranking Republican FRANIC CARL-
SON (Kansas) said he is concerned that
"other states may take advantage" of the
cost loopholes now that New York has shown
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them the way. In fact, he noted, he has
heard reports that Kansas is contemplating
an upward revision of its anticipated bene-
fit schedules.
Sen. CARL T. CuRTIS (Nebr.) concurred
that "if Title XIX is to be continued, some
limits must be attached."
Sen. THRUSTON B. MORTON (Ky,), noting
that "we didn't envision the scope of Title
XIX," said that "this is a danger we must
look into, one that could require amend-
ments to the present law."
The overwhelming sentiment of the New
York delegation is anti-Title XIX, anti-New
York law, and pro-Federal action.
There is no indication that this sentiment
is based to any extent on party lines, al-
though some Republican members contend
that Democratic opposition to the New York
law has been accentuated by the desire to
build up a major campaign issue against
Governor Rockefeller,
The small minority groups that favors the
status quo is for the most part concentrated
in New York City and the outskirts, again
without regard to party.
But one powerful key figure-Sen. ROBERT
F, KENNEDY--iS outspoken in his support of
the New York law; his influence cannot be
overlooked, even though it is balanced to
a large extent by the stand of his Republican
colleague, Sen, JACOB K. JAVITS, in support of
Federal legislation.
Sen. KENNEDY is on record as favoring the
amended New York law, noting that he en-
dorsed the original statute and said earlier
that he did not think It should be amended.
There should be no Federal legislation, ac-
cording to Sen. KENNEDY; if experience shows
that further changes or cutbacks in the New
York law might be advisable, this decision
should be left up to the state authorities.
Sen. JAVITS, on the other hand, is taking an
active role in seeking prompt Congressional
action. He said last week that he intends
to maintain pressure on Ways and Means
Chairman MILLS, who had just returned from
a primary campaign.
Sen. JAVITS said that, at the very least,
favorable action on his proposed amendments
to Title XIX are needed this session.
These amendments would: eliminate the
prohibition against including a deductible
feature with regard to hospital bills in a
state plan; remove the Federal requirements
that income eligibility standards be the same
throughout the state, and permit the state
to take into account differing costs in geo-
graphic regions; and would give the states
more flexibility to distinguish between the
needs of different classes of aid recipients
by repealing the requirement that identical
benefits must be made available to all per-
sons who qualify for aid.
Proposals also have been introduced by
Rep, SAMUEL S. STRATTON (D., Amsterdam),
and by Rep. JAMES M. HANLEY (D., Syracuse).
Under one Stratton amendment, If the
eligibility requirements of Title XIX and
those of any state-financed program. made
possible by the Federal program cover more
than 20 percent of the state population or
persons whose family income is more than
90 percent of average family income the
state plan would be disapproved. A second
amendment would require a state to demon-
strate that its program will not discourage
`private health and employee insurance
programs.
Rep. STRATTON, along with a number of
other New York members, stressed their seri-
ous concern over the potential adverse im-
pact of the New York law on individual and
group health insurance plans,
Rep. STRATTON was not optimistic as to the
chances of Congressional action this year,
although he feels that HEW will approve the
New York law which, he said, has been im-
proved costwise only "slightly" by the recent
amendments. It is imperative, he added,
that "we set limits."
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CONGRESSIONAL RECORD - APPENDIX August 18, 1966
He is expected to understand, be informed
about, and make the wisest decision on up-
wards of 2,000 bills each session. He is ex-
pected to know everything about his own dis-
trict, nearly everything about the more than
400 other districts in the United States, plus
more than 100 countries on every continent
of the globe.
"If he makes the right decision, takes the
right action, chooses the right course, not
a word appears in the newspapers-not a
letter comes from home-offering approval,
encouragement or gratitude. But, if his
teen-age son get a parking ticket, if his wife
has her picture made dancing at a Wash-
ington party, or If he happens to miss getting
his picture made with a delegation from
back home, publicity is immediate and his
future is cast in doubt.
"Yes, the pay is good for all this-good,
until you add up the bills. If he goes to
lunch with a delegation of schoolchildren,
the congressman is a piker unless he picks
up the bill. It he goes to lunch with busi-
nessmen and lets them pick up the bill,
he is a tool of the vested interests. If he
drives an old model automobile, he is a
discredit to the district; if he comes home In
a new model, constituents wink knowingly
at each other and say, See, what'd I tell
you--a man doesn't stay honest long in
politics.
"The life of the congressman or congress-
woman-the life of the senator or the rep-
resentative-Is one of the most demanding
and least appreciated In our system and
society. If the perquisites and privileges of
the offices are many, If the satisfaction of
having served the nation is great, the fact
remains that for the individual who gives
himself in this manner, the life is a lonely
life, an harassed life, a thankless life-and
a life which often leads the most able men
to decide that some other occupation is what
they prefer for their families.
"I discuss this here today for one reason.
On more occasions than I like to remember,
I have sat in audiences such as this listening
to speakers tell what is wrong in Washington,
what is wrong with Congress, and urging
that we write our representative and tell him
hqw the cow ate the cabbage. But I believe
that there comes a time when a nation such
as ours needs to be reminded-and very
much needs to remember-that respect for
public office and public officers is essential
to the continuing success of our system.
Apart from political parties, apart from
% political philosophies, apart from "conserva-
tism" or "liberalism," from divisions of
"labor" or "business," the attitudes we have
long indulged toward public Officeholders in
this country may be luxuries a mature nation
cannot afford.
"If, as I am sure we do, want and expect a
society which respects law and order, then
we of the business community-we who try
to be leaders of our community-ought to
realize that it is very important what atti-
tude we reflect toward those who make our
laws and try to assure us an orderly, fair,
progressive and secure society.
"I do not suggest that Congress would be
better if it were filled with businessmen; I
know few businessmen-myself included-
who could stand the pace, much less do the
work as well. We could not, if we tried, make
the job of our congressmen soft, but I do
suggest we could-and should-do all that
we can to make it easier: to share with our
representatives more constructive sugges-
tions and fewer caustic slurs; to help them
find answers in defense of our way of life
instead of threatening their political lives.
"On the caliber and character and compe-
tence of our Congress-and the men and
women who compose it-rest the answers for
us to the age-old choices of mankind. In
this world, those jobs will never be soft and
those responsibilities never easy. So, I would
conclude by repeating the sage advice of old
Champ Clark who once said:
"'A man must learn to be a representative
or senator, just as he must learn to be a
farmer, carpenter, blacksmith, merchant, en-
gineer, lawyer, doctor, preacher, teacher or
anything else . . . The best plan for a con-
stituency to pursue is to select a man of good
sense, good habits, and perfect integrity,
young enough to learn, and re-elect him so
long as he retains his faculties and is faith-
ful to his trust "'
EXTENSION OF REMARKS
OF
HON. ROBERT H. MICHEL
OF ILLINOIS
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Thursday, August 18, 1966
Mr. MICHEL. Mr. Speaker, a well-
deserved accolade for the Negro in Viet-
nam appeared in an editorial in the
Peoria Journal Star on Monday, August
15, 1966. I have unanimous consent that
it appear at this point in the RECORD.:
THE NEGRO IN VIETNAM
(By C. L. Dancey)
THE DEEDS THEY'RE DOING
There are about 40,000 Negro fighters in
Viet Nam, and that is more Negro youth
than has been involved in all the troubles
from Watts a year ago to those that have
made news across the country this summer.
. They are not only there doing the job, but
the proportion is above average in outfits
like the 101st Airborne which is made up
of specially qualified volunteers.
It is also clear that whether one talks to
officers or private soldiers, whether it is some-
one commanding some Negroes or operating
under a Negro's command, and whether that
soldier comes from Illinois or Mississippi-
the judgment is the same:
The Negro soldier in Viet Nam Is doing an
outstanding job.
As some say, "They try harder!"
The number of incidents of record are too
numerous to count of Negroes risking their
lives to save white comrades, and of white
soldiers risking their lives to save Negro
comrades.
In the integrated armed forces, these young
men know each other, and the fact of race
has taken Its appropriate place In their re-
lationships-unimportant: It has little or
nothing to do with any of the important
things in either their jobs or their relation-
ships.
It is part of the total picture that doesn't
make much news, because race is not a part
of the thing. Everyone is operating as a
man not as a Negro or a Caucasian-as an
American soldier or as an American Marine.
We have an obligation to take notice that
the Negro like any other segment of the
population of this country has many "rep-
resentatives," and we act in both ignorance
and in the wrong when we pick of a "bad
representative" and choose to view a whole
people In that Image.
We believe that the soldier who speaks
with his actions in treating wounded under
fire or In leading white squad members into
combat with the enemy speaks louder than
the street-corner hell-raiser who makes
charges that we should "get out of Viet Nam"
or that "Negroes should refuse to fight
there."
The simple fact is, also, that there are
more Negroes in Vietnam putting their lives
on the line for this country and its potentials
for them-mostly serving in highly profes-
sional volunteer outfits like the paratroopers
and Marines-than there are members of
SNCC or the Muslims, for example, opposing
the war and the Negro role in it!
And it is certainly easier to shout for SNCC
than to face Viet Cong ambushes in the
jungles of Viet Nam!
That choice, made by so many thousands
of Negro Americans, must be part of the
reckoning for those who are trying to cast
the Negro populace en masse into some nar-
row and unflattering classification.
THE LESSON THEY'RE LEARNING
The performance of Negro fighting men in
Viet Nam, which is recognized as being ex-
ceptional, is a clue as to what can happen
in this country to the great benefit of all
concerned.
If the Negro soldier and Marine, upon the
discovery that he has an equal status and an
equal chance in an integrated armed forces,
responds to that situation generally by "try-
ing harder," the same thing can happen in
"civilian" America.
Indeed, it is rather typical of minority
groups.
Throughout our history, such groups have
made the "transition" to' American" society,
and in the course of the transition period,
especially, have contributed an exceptional
number of outstanding people in many fields
of endeavor.
They "tried harder."
When Negroes in this country realize the
gaps that have been made in the old-time
barriers, are no longer distracted by the rem-
nants and rubble of such barriers that re-
main, and go after the opportunities as they
exist and as they expand, we shall see an
Immense gain.
We shall also see the remnants of those old
barriers swept away In the new surge of
accomplishments.
For when folks find that they can compete,
that "having been disadvantaged" is not a
permanent disability unless they treat is as
such, and go after the skills involved in this
competition-we'll really be on our way.
Nor will there be any lack of effort by other
Americans in clearing away the debris of the
past to make that road ever more clear of
obstacles-except those hurdles every man
must face and conquer along the way, re-
gardless of race.
THE RESULT WE EXPECT
There is an another result which will surely
flow from the experience of Negroes fighting
side by side with other Americans In Viet
Nam, and doing such a good job of it.
Thousands upon thousands of them will be
coming back, and the lessons they've learned
about life itself In the jungle struggle will
send great numbers of them back into our
schools and colleges as it has 01.'s since
1940.
Thousands will come back with the con-
fidence, and the discipline and drive and de-
termination to carve out a place for them-
selves at home. They will compete at home
as they have in the armed services.
Their records of performance as American
soldiers and as leaders will help them win
extra opportunities just as a record of per-
formance assists any other person in getting
better opportunities for himself.
They will lead the way.
And it is hard to see how those who have
found themselves in an integrated activity
in war are going to have much sympathy for
other Negroes who support segregationist
doctrines whether such segregationists call
themselves "nationalist" or "Muslim" or
whatever.
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[Prom the Orlando (Fla.) Evening Star,
Aug. 10, 1966]
CONGRESSMEN APPLAUDED BY OEHLERT
Former Orlandoan Benjamin H. Oehlert
Jr. Wednesday called for a better under-
standing on the part of the public of the
enormous job our representatives in Congress
are doing for us.
Speaking before the Rotary Club of Or-
lando, the former Minute Maid Co. execu-
tive who is now senior vice president of the
Coca Cola Company in Atlanta, Ga., said:
"I suppose most of us here today are em-
ployed, although the matter of how gainfully
may depend on whether we are talking to our
bankers or to our wives. But let me assure
you it is no different in Atlanta than in Or-
lando: outgo still rises to match income.
"Even though you are happily employed
.at present, you probably will be interested in
this position as described in a 'Help Wanted'
advertisement:
"'Wanted: men or women, U.S. citizens,
over age 25, for employment in Washington.
No prior experience necessary. Five day
week, six to eight months each year, hours
12 noon to 4 p.m. Job attendance not man-
datory. Fringe benefits include unlimited
vacation, travel, in V.S. or abroad expenses
paid, free medical care, free haircuts, private
dining rooms, luxurious office suites equipped
with paid staffs, free telephone and telegraph
service, low license plate numbers. Starting
salary $30,000, plus expense allowances for
office. Two-year contract. Can be basis for
lifetime career. Selections made on basis
recommendations from friends and neigh-
bors.'
"Now, of course, no such ad has appeared-
and no such jobs exist. But--and this is the
reason I speak as I do--across this land of
ours, all too many Americans believe that
some such job description fairly and fully
summarizes the duties and emoluments of
those who serve us all in the Congress of the
United States.
"Throughout our history, as a nation, gen-
erations of Americans have harbored and
nurtured the attitude that, as someone once
expressed it, 'politics is the last refuge of the
incompetent.' Whether we are business-
men, professionals, farmers, workingmen, or
whatever, we take satisfaction-a very per-
verse satisfaction-from believing that our
own occupations are hard and demanding
while the jobs of public servants are soft and
easy. This is peculiarly and particularly
true of our attitudes toward Congress-espe-
cially the House of Representatives.
"Many years ago, the great American hu-
morist, Mark Twain, expressed this atti-
tude-not too humorously-when he ad-
dressed his readers, saying: 'Suppose you
were an idiot. And suppose you were a mem-
ber of Congress. But I repeat myself.' The
members of Congress, if not the institution
of Congress itself, have been-and all too
many places, still are-looked upon as fair
targets for our ridicule, disrespect, even
sometimes contempt.
"I am here today-as one private citizen,
speaking only for myself-to say that this
attitude is dangerous, that the impression
on which it rests is cruelly false, and that
the day is past when responsible Americans
can indulge themselves such a sentiment
toward public service at any level, particu-
larly the level ofthe Congress of the United
States.
"Certainly, I have no call-and no cause-
to speak as a self-appointed defender of men
and women in elective office. The very fact
they are there is evidence that they can de-
fend themselves quite well. But I do be-
lieve-as a businessman-that we of the
business community have a responsibility for
raising the level of public understanding and
respect for the demands these times are
making upon our public servants.
"Thomas Jefferson said once that, 'When a
man assumes a public trust, he should con-
sider himself as public property.' And I
agree with that. But I might make this ob-
servation. In any community, if someone
throws stones at the public property of school
windows--or if paint is splashed on the pub-
lic property of buildings or signs--or even
if the public property of litter baskets in our
parks are destroyed, then you can count on a
great public outcry demanding that an end
be put to such outrages. Or, perhaps, I
should say that you could have counted on it
until recently I
"Yet, very often the same outraged people
will themselves engage in the worst sort of
vandalizing of the public property of those
who serve us in public position-thinking
nothing of throwing stones, figuratively, at
Congressmen or Senators, splashing them
over with tar buckets, destroying the indi-
vidual and destroying respect for the offices
and the profession as well. I do not suggest
that members of the Congress should be im-
mune against criticism or complaint at all-
but, gentlemen, I do suggest that we should
treat them with as much respect, at least, as
litter baskets in our public parks and road-
sides.
"Several years ago, Dr. Ernest Griffith pub-
lished a book I would commend to you all
on 'Congress: Its Contemporary Role.' I
think it profits us to reflect upon some of
this able scholar's observations.
"'The Congress of the United States,"' he
writes, "'is the world's best hope of repre-
sentative government. In its halls decisions
are made which may make or break not only
our own nation but also the whole free world.
These decisions are major weapons in' the
struggle not only for democratic survival but
for its advance."'
Then, Dr. Griffith writes on, to say:
"'The fact that we are by all odds the most
powerful of the units of the free world, with-
out which the remainder could scarcely sur-
vive, attaches to our Congress today a dignity
and a responsibility at the same time inspir-
ing and terrible, a responsibility unmatched
in all its earlier history. It is responding well
to the challenge.' "
"For myself, I would have to say-from
close and objective observation-that I fully
agree both with that description of the role
of Congress today and with that final assess-
ment of Its response.
"The role that history has thrust upon
the American people-and the responsibility
we, in turn, have delegated to our represent-
atives-makes the job of service in Congress
anything but easy and the jobs there every-
thing but soft.
"I could-and you who know me so well
realize how much I would enjoy it-dis-
course well into the afternoon on the various
choices and decisions Congress has made. As
much as any of you, I am confident--or
think I am confident-that if I were there,
I would sometimes choose otherwise, decide
otherwise than the members of Congress do.
But I never forget the counsel a good 1.00
percent conservative Republican once gave
our country; It was President William How-
ard Taft who said:
"'Nothing is more deceitful than the state-
ments that what we need in politics is the
business man. Politics are a business-at
least they are a field in which experience tells
for usefulness and effectiveness-and a man
who has devoted his entire life to the suc-
cessful establishment of a business is gen-
erally not the nian who will be useful to
the public in the administration of public
business.'
"I am not here to argue philosophy. As
businessmen, I imagine that you would agree
with what was once said to a French king.
Back in the reign of Louis XIV, a delegation
of businessmen from Bordeaux called on him
and they were asked by the sovereign what
should be done by the government to help
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them out-in other words, what would be
best for business. The delegation answered
In words that still apply, 'Sire, let us alone'
"In our high-pressure, hyperthyroid society
today, most of us would like to be let alone-
not merely let alone by government but by
all the weight and pressures, of responsi-
bilities we feel every waking moment. How-
ever, much that we ask-or would like to
ask-for ourselves, it is not something we
grant to our congressmen.
"In Washington-if you would, as some
of you do, come to know your congressmen
and senators and the jobs they perform-
you become aware of the fact that the one
dominant characteristic of those so-called
soft, easy jobs is that the incumbents are
never 'let alone.'
"You and I wake up in the morning, pick
up our newspapers, turn over to-the financial
pages to see how the market did, turn to the
sports pages to see if the Braves are still in
Atlanta, check the weather so we will have
something to talk about all day-and then
casually look over the news of the world and
nation, complacent in the confidence that
we could run the show better if anyone asked
us to do so.
"For the member of Congress, the morning
doesn't start that way. Quite possibly, his
working day started long before breakfast
with a telephone call from some not exactly
sober citizen back home-about 2 or 3 o'clock
in the morning-saying 'Congressman, me
and some of the boys are out here at the
country club, and we have just figured out
what you ought to make the President do on
Viet Nam.' If, an hour later, he tells his
callers that he really needs to get some sleep,
they will immediately become indignant-
'We didn't send you to Washington to sleep
on the job.'
"Then, about 6 o'clock, the telephone rings
again: 'Congressman, bet you can't guess
who this is? It's me, Charley from Orlando.
Molly and I are in town for some sight-
seeing-and I know there won't be a chance
to visit with you after you get to the office.
So, I thought we would just come on by now
with the kids and have coffee with you be-
cause I remember your letter where you said
if we were ever in Washington, be sure to
drop in to see you.'
"On and on, throughout the day, the con-
gressman-wherever he may be from-seldorn
enjoys a moment when he is, truly, 'let
alone.' His day begins early and it never
really ends, If he is hurrying to a commit-
tee meeting at 10 o'clock in the morning,
rushing to a luncheon after answering a quo-
rum call in the House, or sprinting back to
the floor to cast a vote, there is likely to be
a constituent tugging at his coat sleeve-
or a delegation of visiting schoolboys and
girls, or a representative of one interest; group
or another who wants to say a word. For all
those who are physically present, hundreds
more are demanding his time through letters,
postcards and telephone calls, many of these
messages following the pattern of 'Dear Sir:
You cur. You will never get my vote again.'
"Brooding over all of it is the necessity and
the expense of being in two places at once.
He must maintain a home at home and some
abode in Washington. He must somehow
find the time-and the money-to travel back
and forth frequently, for he has two never-
ending jobs: one is to do the back-breaking
work in Washington, and the other is to
be home enough so that he doesn't lose
touch.
"The days are gone when-as was true
only a few years ago-the House Foreign
Affairs Committee could spend a week debat-
ing whether to approve a $20,000 appropria-
tion for the U.S. to participate in an inter-
national poultry fair. Today-whatever his
committee assignment-the congressman
must decide, as best he can, on programs
involving billions of dollars and hundreds
of millions of people for decades to come.
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priate lines showing where its orders will FROM THE RICH, A LESSON Specialist 4th Class James C. Cadman, 23, of
The outside world is loaded with 65.5 bil- Rockton, Illinois.
come Yram. Technical Sergeant John A. Evans of Car-
Something like this is very likely to happen lion dollars in gold and U.S. dollars than can tersville, Georgia, said, "The most wonderful
in fact, unless the agency gets what it be turned into gold. five days I have ever had."
needs most-some kind of purposeful ship- Yet nations grown rich are showing any- five has been "a million dollar R. & R. for
ping policy having the solid support of the thing but enthusiasm for coming to the aid me," said Warrant Officer Gary D. Eddy of
White House. Failure of Mr. Johnson to of the United States, now in trouble. Some Black River Falls, Wisconsin.
make any headway in this direction has members of Congress are suggesting that Major Robert A. Ross of Monterey, Cali-
created a prolonged hiatus in this field. The there may be a lesson in all this for Ameri- fornia, added, "I think Hawaii is the most de-
bruising experiences suffered by former MA cans to learn. They notice that nations sirable R. & R. place in the world."
Administrator Nicholas Johnson last year which today are the richest-after being These were the typical reactions of service-
doubtless had something to do with the broke in 1945-show little interest in return- men returning to Viet Nam last night after
delay. But the hiatus persists and for the ing the generosity that is being shown to spending a five-day rest and recreation leave
time being it looks as though the MA will them by the United States. in Hawaii.
simply have to live with it. France, for example, follows a policy of The first contingent of 165 Viet Nam based
consistently drawing on the U.S. gold supply, servicemen arrived here last Wednesday and
month after month. And France is the chief another group of 165 men is due here tomor-
stumbling block to attempts of other Euro- morning.
One Hundred and Twenty-two Billion in pean nations and of the U.S. to reform and row Mo than 250 persons, including wives,
strengthen the world's monetary system, the last few hours
last night few Fort
Aid-And the Results for the United which now relies heavily on the American children with the and der friends lends n spent
States dollar and the British pound. DeRussy.
BUT AID GOES ON Shortly after 10:30 p.m., the men boarded
EXTENSION OF REMARKS The Administration, however, continues to buses for Hickam Air Field, where a military
ask Congress to authorize money for foreign charter plane left for Viet Nam at midnight.
of aid year after year. The request this year: Before they left the men filled out ques-
HON. JOHN J. DUNCAN 3.4 billion dollars for aid to 97 countries. In tionnaires asking them for comments on their
the fiscal year ended last June 30, aid was Hawaii leave.
OF TENNESSEE extended to 98 countries. Colonel Frank Dower of Special Services,
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Included in the aid package is 336 mil- V.S. Army Hawaii, said, "Their reactions were
lion dollars for various European defense generally very favorable."
Thursday, August 18, 1966 programs in an area where most nations now The men were quite enthusiastic about the
fine treatment they received here, he said.
SpeakerMr. ,Da DUNCAN of
constituent of mine has Tennessee. Mr. called are Questions financially are strong. beginning to be asked in Dower said they all praised the red carpet to my attention an especially noteworthy Congress whether aid programs are doing as treatment they received at the night clubs.
article on our gold drainage and the lack much good for other countries as they gyre The servicemen, many of them visiting
weakening the financial strength of e Hawaii for the first time, went sightseeing,
of interest or help from those countries United States. night clubbing, swimming and shopping.
who have grown rich with our financial The wives of about 40 servicemen. came
assistance. from the Mainland to join their husbands.
This enlightening review appeared in U.S. Troops From Vietnam Praise Hawaii To assist others, whose wives or parents
were unable to meet them here, Hawaiian
the August 15, 1966, issue of U.S. News & as an R. & R. Center Telephone Company installed eight special
World Report: long distance lines at- Fort DeRussy.
ONE NDDED AND TWENTY-TWO BILLION ID EXTENSION OF REMARKS Two company employees-Mrs. Beatrice
AID--AND THE RESULTS FOR THE UN ITED OF Loo and Mrs. Margaret Palmerton-were kept
STATES 1 busy last night helping them arrange long
A question many ask: If the dollar is in
trouble, and the U.S. gold is draining away, HON. SPARK M. MATSUNAGA distance calls to the Mainland.
OF HAWAII lo-
They also assisted the servicemen in why does this country keep pouring dollar
cating local friends, arranging tours and
aid abroad? Many countries have grown IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES finding hotels during their stay here.
strong on aid that has weakened U.S. Yet August 18, 1966 Other comments from the servicemen:
97 nations are still on the aid list. Thursday, Cadman said, "This is a perfect place to
American taxpayers since World War II Mr. MATSUNAGA. Mr. Speaker, as relax coming from Viet Nam. -I hope they
have poured out 122 billions of their dollars a Congressman from Hawaii, I am often make Hawaii a permanent R. & R. area."
Jul He said, "Everywhere we went, we got the
to aid other countries of the world. That is asked the meaning of the word "aloha."
the total the total July l will of be 128 this billions lor or more. next I would therefore like to share with my red carpet treatment."
Aid from Americans s has gone, over the colleagues a newspaper story which tells Evans added, "The people have been most
cordial, friendly and receptive.
years, to more than 100 countries ... tabout the happy discovery of the mean- "I have been all over the world, but I don't
largest sums have gone to the nations of Ing of aloha by the first group of U.S. think I have come across more friendly people
Western Europe and to India, Korea, Turkey, servicemen from Vietnam who chose to than those here in Hawaii."
Nationalist China and Japan. Not included go to Hawaii for rest and recuperation. His wife came from the Mainland to join
in the aid totals are the huge costs, tens of This first contingent of 165 men was him here.
billions, borne by Americans to support U.S. belated honeymoon in Ha-
troops in Western Europe since World War II. permitted to select Hawaii under the re- "waif,"We he had had o. our
Today the United States is in financial cent directive which made Hawaii an Married in 1951, he said, they could not
trouble. Its gold supply is down 8.4 billion R. & R." center to augment other afford such a honeymoon before.
dollars from 10 years ago and still is, centers, such as Tokyo and Hong Kong. Evans said, "This city has been wonderful
declining. The touching and heartwarming sto- to us ... you bet we're going to sell Hawaii
America's gifts and loans have so filled the ries of the fighting men's 5 days in Ha- to? t told en back when et gets back home to
world with gold are u to dollars that claims on remaining wail are, to use a cliche, good for the soul. I Even India is uggestingathat maybe it will As one who requested that Hawaii be start saving so that we can bring the entire
family to Hawaii for another vacation in
be necessary to revalue the dollar downward. designated a rest and recuperation cen- about two years," he said.
While the generosity of Americans in aid- ter, I am pleased that these battle-weary They have three children, two boys and a
ing most of the other nations of the world men discovered the true meaning of our girl.
has made their own country financially weak, aloha spirit during their stay in Hawaii. Ross said, "I didn't expect any special fa-
several of the nations aided have become rich I should like, at this point, to submit vors or hand-outs."
pen financially powerful -often of the the ex- for inclusion in the CONGRESSIONAL REC- But, he added, "It really felt good to see
e and with the help of U.S. signs saying R. & R. card holders welcomed."
pe
France today, after getting 9.4 b 9.4 billions in ORD the news story which was written Mrs. Ross joined her husband here. She
U.S. aid since World War II, and while still by Reporter Joe Arakaki. The article from Monterey.
owing about 6.7 billions on World War I appeared in the August 9, 1966, issue of came e f said, "People in Hawaii seem more Ros
debts, now looks down its nose at the U.S. the Honolulu Star-Bulletin: concerned about what's going on in Viet Nam
'dollar. THEY'LL TELL THEIR BUDDIES-R. & R. MEN than most people in the other states."
past PRAISE STAY Private First Class Emilio R. Perez, 21, of
yea hld by the outside 13 bil Inn the
27.3 alone hCla risen by 3 ollars, gold (By Joe Arakaki) New York City, said he and his two buddies
10 27
held d billion. Claims of foreigners from held by the h U.S. have increased ens s from 13.8 "We'll tell our buddies back in Viet Nam, went everywhere and and just about did
`billion 10 years ago to 28.2 billion now. they're crazy if they don't come here," said everything.
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August 18, 1966
"Don Ho has a fabulous show," he said. "I would or would not lead a rebellion, congress day, each branch of government is under the
enjoyed everything about his show." had better get with it and the voters had bet- rule of law and the courts are the final in-
Specialist 4th Class Edward W. Gates, 22, ter get to the polls with both eyes open in terpreters of the law.
of Middletown, Connecticut, said, Hawaii November, But the has been like a home away from home. Ev- If there is no more courage, foresight, or cult, eh p j im piss lwoulo enfo been d it e erybody treated us as though we were one judgment at the top level of our government placed the court Inoan unn ec ssarilyawkward
of their boys." in dealing with Viet Nam than there has position in its relationship to Congress. The
He said the R. and R. cards came in real been in dealing with this domestic issue, solution to the excesses of the Un-.American
handy. there Is real cause for concern.
"We got reduced prices and in many in- press, where he prob m has come from Con
s
Activities Comittee tances, there was no charge at all," he said. press, wheo the problem has its Origins. The
Waster Sergeant Larry Inouye of Wahi- members of the of futile can expect ar issing
ter-
awa, Oahu, said he wished he had more time controversies osound of futile y permit embarraom-
to spend with his wife and three children. Useless Hearings ao long as thewith y pear this entry
"It's good to get away from Viet Nam and vague mittee
man an inherently
and unworkable about
completely relax here," he said. EXTENSION OF REMARKS vagand unworkable mandate,
Staff Sergeant Rind Esteban -1 --
with his wife and two children. - --'- HON. WILLIAM F. RYAN
"It's been just wonderful," he said.
Sergeant Robert G. Fuller of Louisburg, OF NEW YORK
North Carolina, said, "I enjoyed my stay here IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
100 percent. I got no complaints." Thursday, August 18, 1966
His wife and five children live in Schofield
Barracks. Mr. RYAN. Mr. Speaker, the present
Mrs. Fuller said, "I was so thrilled when I House Un-American Activities Commit-
heard my husband was coming here." tee hearings demonstrate once again the
"Hawaii should be made a permanent R. unconstitutionality and inherent intem-
& R. area," she said.
his wife also spent a belated honeymoon here. If the Commit_ tee were really con-
She came from New York to coin her hue- cerned about the legislation which it i
s
band. considering, it could question. members. Mr. ANNUNZIO. Mr. Speaker, on
One serviceman said, "Please convey our of the Justice Department, the Defense August 16, the Chicago Daily News car-
appreciation to all of the people of Hawaii Department, and the State Department ried an article about the astoundingly
for their generosity and hospitality. to determine whether such legislation successful Goodman Summer Theater
Wow, we know the true meaning of the is needed. program which has been initiated by the
aloha spirit." I t d
n
th
Profiles in Buckpassing
EXTENSION OF REMARKS
HON. EDWARD J. DERWINSKI
OF ILLINOIS
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Thursday, August 18, 1966
.Mr. DERWINSKI. Mr. Speaker, the
grassroots press across the country is
very carefully reanalyzing this adininis-
tration. I place in the RECORD a most
practical commentary which appeared in
the Calumet Index on August 7:
PROFILES IN BUCKPASSING
Discretion may be the better part of valor
but is it unreasonable to hope that the Presi-
dent of the United States would display a
little less "discretion" and a lot more valor
When faced with an issue which we have been
told he believes is extremely important to
the welfare of the country?
President Johnson has fooled no one in his
"timidity" to face up squarely to the unions
when his cherished "guideposts" for wage-
price stability are challenged. Yet we are
surprised at the number who accept this
vacillation as smart and sophisticated poli-
tics. In our apparent naivete we call it
suicide.
Anyone, whether he be the president of
his country, the foreman of his shop or a
school teacher, who thinks he can be effec-
tive and respected and at the same time be
so obviously anxious to win a popularity con-
test, is about to be trampled.
In this confrontation, congress has dis-
played even less backbone in making their
convictions known regarding the machinists
strike against the airlines. But this comes
as no surprise-Congress, except for increas-
ingly rare individual cases, sold its soul down
the river of expediency long ago.
Between the President's frantic .anxiety to
save face and not offend any potential
voter-and the Vice President's talking out
of both sides of his mouth as to how he
s ea ,
e committee has indulged board of. education and the office of Eco-
In subpenaing witnesses for the purpose nomic Opportunity.
of exposure for exposure's sake. Partial funds for this program, which
Once again the committee has made exposed 70,000 underprivileged children
a mockery of the legislative process. in Chicago to culture in the form of the
Once again it has illustrated that it theater, were provided through the Ele-
serves no legislative purpose. mentary and Secondary Education Act
As the New York Times pointed out in which I supported in the Congress last
its lead editorial on Wednesday, Au- year.
gust 17: My good friend, Max Steiner, who is a
There is little reason to suppose that any noted philanthropist and distinguished
information developed In these hearings civic leader, played a tremendous role in
could form the basis of a constitutionally making this program possible by volun-
viable piece of legislation.
Daley's Committee for Cultural and Eco-
they can be handled under existing law. No nomic Development and served as chair-
blanket new legislation is needed to deal Man of the Goodman Summer Theater
with reason or sabotage. program. His efforts in promotingbetter
The New York Times editorial, "Use- human relations and improving under-
less Hearings," follows: standing among all the people of our
USELESS HEARINGS city, regardless of nationality, race, or re-
The opening of the House Un?-American ligion, are well known to my fellow Chi-
Activities Committee hearings on left-wing cagoans.
aid to the Vietcong proved as disorderly and In addition, Max Steiner is a well
unproductive as the work of this committee known Chicago industrialist whose plant,
usually is. There is little reason to suppose the Clifford Peterson Tool Co., is located
that any information developed in these in the Seventh Illinois Congressional Dis-
hearings could form the basis of a constitu- trict which I have the honor to repre-
tionally viable piece of legislation.
The free-speech guarantees of the First sent.
Amendment offer wide protection for radical, This particular summer program,
inflammatory and antiwar talk-and no one which Max Steiner headed, is a fine ex-
who understands the essence of a free society ample of what can be accomplished when
would have it Otherwise. Insofar as demon- citizens, giving freely of their time, their
strations interfere with the movement of
troops or war materials, they can be handled effort, and their knowledge, join their
under existing law. No blanket new legisla- government in working for a common ob-
tion is needed to deal with treason or jective.
sabotage. The success of this project could not
Despite our belief that neither the hear- have been achieved by the government
ings-nor the committee-serve any useful alone. Neither can the plight of the dis-
purpose, we are glad that the three-judge advantaged and the problems of the un-a
court ord Court ingAthea commit tee from conducctiner derprivileged be solved by the govern-
enj inquiry. Federal Judge Howard Corcoran mens alone. However, when private citi-
may well have been within his 1o;gal powers zens like Max Steiner join the govern-
in issuing the original restraint, As Repre- merit's efforts, successes such as the Chi-
sentative CLAUDE PEPPER of Florida reminded cago Goodman Summer Theater pro-
his incensed colleagues in the House yester- gram can easily be achieved.
Max Steiner Heads Successful Chicago
Educational Project
EXTENSION OF REMARKS
of
HON. FRANK ANNUNZIO
OF ILLINOIS
IN THE HOUSE, OF REPRESENTATIVES
Mr. Steiner is a member of Mayor
Thursday, August 18, 1966
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