THEY ALL ASK: 'WHAT ABOUT VIETNAM?'

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House of Representatives-that of deputy
majority whip. This gives his district an
immense influence.
As a person, Moss has not been less faith-
ful. He has gone about his labors quietly,
and the example has been felt. He has won
a House reputation for integrity among both
Republicans and Democrats. He is, in short,
a serious man who loves his job, and gets
his fulfillment through giving everything in
him to his trust.
The testimonial dinner is a formal tribute
to a man, an impressive one. The people
have been writing their own testimonials to
Moss for 14 years now, however, reelecting
him by more and more substantial majori-
ties each time. This is the way in which
they can best express their appreciation.
And to a man in elective office, what testi-
monial could mean more?
EXTENSION OF REMARKS
of
HON. ROBERT P. GRIFFIN
OF MICHIGAN
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Monday, April 4, 1966
Mr. GRIFFIN. Mr. Speaker, the
story of the Passover is familiar to all
those who share the previous heritage of
the Jewish faith, for this historical
event is a central fact in the Judeo-
Christian heritage.
When the Jews were held in oppres-
sion and subjection in Egypt, they were
rescued and led forth by Moses, under
divine guidance and protection, and
Pharaoh's pursuing soldiers were swal-
lowed up in the sea. The joy of this
salvation, the joy of this justice done to
the oppressor, and rescuing of the op-
pressed, is rightly shared with the re-
currence of this festival-not only by all
who share the inheritance of Israel, but
by all who love freedom and hate injus-
tice and persecution. In this historic
happenings are dramatized the ideals of
religious freedom, of national independ-
ence, and of the unquenchable human
passion for justice. Such moral ideals
are the shining glory of courage in ac-
tion. The reliance upon divine provi-
dence that characterized the first Pass-
over should be our reliance today.
At this season Americans of all faiths
rejoice with American Jews in the cele-
bration of the feast of the Passover, feel-
ing keenly the central place of this event
and its memory in the long history of hu-
man freedom. We are proud and glad
that, for century after century, and
down to our own time, the children of
Israel still rejoices over the freeing of
their nation. We think today not Only
of that ancient story of Egypt, but of
the Nazi persecutions in Europe, and of
the joyful establishment of the nation
of Israel, as we join in the Bone of Moses
and Miriam and the children of Israel,
as it is recounted in the book of Exodus:
The Lord shall reign for ever and ever.
For the horse of Pharaoh went in with his
chariots and with his horsemen into the sea,
and the Lord brought again the waters of
the sea upon them; but the children of
Israel went on dry land in the midst of the
sea. And Miriam the prophetess, the sister
of Aaron, took a timbrel in her hand; and
all the women went out after her with
timbrels and with dances. And Miriam an-
swered them, Since ye to the Lord, for He
hath triumphed gloriously; the horse and
his rider hath He thrown into the sea.
They All Ask: "What About Vietnam?'
EXTENSION OF REMARKS(
OF vv
HON. JAMES F. BATTIN
OF MONTANA
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Monday, April 4, 1966
Mr. BATTIN. Mr. Speaker, I would
like to call your attention to a most
excellent article by the Washington cor-
respondent of the Billings Gazette, Mr.
Kenneth Scheibel, following a 6-week
tour he made in different parts of the
country. Mr. Scheibel recently made an
extensive tour of the Midwest, West, and
South, and during his travels, inter-
viewed as a good newspaperman will,
many people and asked their opinion on
different subjects, including our involve-
ment in Vietnam.
The Billings Gazette published the
results of his survey which is a good
indication of what Americans are most
concerned with today:
THEY ALL ASK: "WHAT ABOUT VIETNAM?"
(By Kenneth Scheibel)
COFFEYVILLE, KANS.-Near "Death Alley"
where the band-robbing Dalton gang met its
doom in 1892, Railroad Worker Jerome Frank-
lin eyed the reporter from the East when a
question was put.
"Well," he said, "I think President John-
son is doing a good job. But he has
me puzzled about Vietnam."
Franklin added as the reporter scribbled
furiously, "I notice he doesn't have much to
do with you reporter fellows anymore."
In surprisingly concise terms, Franklin
echoed major attitudes encountered by the
reporter during a 6-week speaking tour em-
bracing 75 speeches, television and radio,
talks, followed by question and answer
sessions.
Franklin seemed eager to chat. He looked
prosperous and had few complaints. "Things
are going pretty good," he said, "I can't
complain too much."
OTHERS DO
But if the overalled Franklin had few
complaints, other Americans do today-
mostly Vietnam.
Questions put to the reporter after dozens
of talks followed in this order:
1. What is our policy in Vietnam?
2. Why has President Johnson quit having
press conferences?
3. What will be the outcome on 14(b)?
4. What has happened to Vice President
HUMPHREY?
5. What are the Kennedy brothers up to?
6. Is the Vietnam war really a plot to pep
up the economy?
These were the major queries. But there
were others.
CONFERENCE LACK PERPLEXES
The biggest puzzle to Americans today is
Vietnam. "Why are we there? What is our
policy? Why don't we fight to win?" But
overhelmingly Americans are backing Mr.
Johnson's foreign policy even though it may
confuse them.
The most surprising query of all, however,
was that on lack of scheduled press confer-
ences by President Johnson.
Everywhere doctors, lawyers, housewives,
politicians, labor leaders, college and high
school students and the man in the street
seemed perplexed.
"We like to see the President on televi-
sion, giving his views," said one Oklahoma
executive. "But we want to see him answer-
ing questions by the reporters face to face.
by has he stopped this?"
There is no answer. Only Johnson knows
and he isn't telling. Griping about the end
of White House news conferences is not con-
fined to the press corps in Washington. To-
day it reaches across the Nation. Obviously
Mr. Johnson is failing to communicate ade-
quately with the American public.
Labor, economic, and business problems
occupy Americans today as does the problem
of making a living and caring for families.
But concern over the foreign situation over-
shadows everything. Congress no longer
seems to be the whipping boy it once was.
INTEREST IN HUMPHREY
Much interest was expressed in the fate
of Vice President HUBERT HUMPHREY.
"We never hear much about him anymore,"
complained one former Humphrey fan.
Many Americans fondly recall the late
President John F. Kennnedy. This is espe-
cially noticeable among young people. They
seem intrigued with reports on the activities
of both Senator ROBERT KENNEDY and his
younger brother, Senator TED KENNEDY.
One senses a latent hope on the part of many
that one of the Kennedys will someday oc-
cupy the White House.
One finds paradoxes in traveling the
length and breadth of the land. U.S. air-
lines-are puzzling. Planes are glamorous and
sleek and highly efficient. Pilots and stew-
ardesses are first class. But clerks and other
administrative help often seem poorly trained
and inefficient, often making aggravating er-
rors in scheduling and ticketing. And it is
possible on short trips to eat two breakfasts,
two lunches, or two dinners. It is also pos-
sible to travel long distances. from early
morning until late at night-and not get
a single meal.
SPEECH
OF
HON. 0. C. FISHER
OF TEXAS
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Thursday, March 24, 1966
Mr. FISHER. Mr. Speaker, it was my
pleasure to know and respect the late
JOHN BALDWIN. He was a man of tre-
mendous integrity-always seeking the
right solution 0 the many vexing issues
that arose during his tenure of distin-
guished service in this body. As a result,
his contribution to legislation was always
accepted as worthy and constructive, be-
cause everyone knew JOHN BALDWIN was
sincere, forthright, honorable, and de-
pendable.
Few men who have served here have
enjoyed a more enviable reputation in
that respect. In addition, he was a very
able advocate. With a storehouse of in-
formation on many subjects, JOHN's in-
fluence was felt on many occasions. He
always acted from experience and knowl-
edge. A great patriot, he always put the
welfare of the country ahead of par-
tisanship, and faithfully performed his
duties in a most able and courageous
manner.
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CONGRESSIONAL RECORD -- APPENDIX April 4, 1956
To the surviving family I express my
deep sympathy during their bereavement.
Address by Robert W. Scott, Lieutenant
Governor of North Carolina
EXTENSION OF REMARKS
of
HON. JOHN L. McMILLAN
OF SOUTH CAROLINA
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
IVlonday, April 4. 1966
Mr. McMILLAN, Mr. Speaker, I in-
sert in the Appendix of the RECORD a
copy of a speech recently delivered by
lion. Robert Scott, Lieutenant Governor
(f North Carolina, to the South Caro-
Iona Young Democrats on Jefferson-
Jackson-Calhoun Day in Columbia, S.C.
1 :i)opo all the Members of Congress
will have an opportunity to read this
excellent speech delivered by the distin-
dished Lieutenant Governor of North
Carolina, which follows:
PAnDRRSS BY ROBERT W. SCOTT, LIEUTENANT
GOVERNOR OF NORTH CAROLINA, YOUNG
I) srOCRAT CLUB JEFFERSON-JACKSON DAY
DINNER, COLUMBIA, S.C., MARCH 10, 1966
I ani botfi pleased and honored that you
have invited me to join you on your program
tonight.
I must confess that the hospitality you
have accorded Jessie Rae and me tonight is
finite different from that I received on one
of my earlier visits to your State. Like many
tither Tar heels, I was once invited to an
c xtondcd stay of 16 weeks-all expenses
paid--courtesy of the Federal Government,
at nearby Fort Jackson. While there, I never
r.nce saw downtown Columbia.
It is r=ood, also, to have the opportunity
to see again my good friend, Governor Mc-
rlair, who so ably represented your State
tairing our inaugural ceremonies in Raleigh
tai January of 1965.
Ilu.tory records what the Governor of
:;Guth Carolina said to the Governor of North
Carolina. But I am not so certain just what
!.lie lieutenant Governor of North Carolina
should say to the Governor of South Caro-
lina, who was once a Lieutenant Governor,
Lou. Perhaps it's just as well because his-
lorin.ns will probably take little note of the
fact that we visited together at all.
let, no, make one thing clear at the begin-
ning. You're probably going to come out on
the short end of the stick in a trade that has
ogourrcd. between our States recently.
Cess l uiii 2 weeks ago, a fellow South
ila.rolinian of yours was the featured speaker
411, our annual Democratic fundraising affair,
,our Jefferson-Jackson Day dinner. He made
one of the finest speeches I've heard in a long
Lime. In fact, his speech was so well re-
s~cived tsliat our party officials decided to
tnimcogrnpli copies of it to distribute across
lie State. Tape recordings of his remarks
nee now available to Democrats who would
I1ke to hove a, copy of it to keep and to listen
to as rrwnv times as they would like. Of
rnto?re, the speaker was one of your very able
on distinguished Members of Congress, the
! IOnorable WILLIAM JENNINGS BRYAN DORN.
liii speech was inspiring to us as De.mo-
r.rat aind as Americans. I think the thing
impressed me most was the very elo-
'uelt and moving statement he made about
our Government's objectives in Vietnam.
cVe will welcome h.im back any time you can
:;pare him.
I might add that Congressman DORN Inar-
"icd a 'far Heel girl. But we were able to
retaliate by enticing from Clemson that out-
standing basketball coach, Press Maravich,
who has done a tremendous job at my alma
mater, 'North Carolina State University.
We in North Carolina have often noted,
not without just a little envy the great
strides you are making in industrial growth,
educational advancement, and resource de-
velopment--just to name a few.
We strive mightily in a spirit of friendly
competition with you, and year are to be
congratulated on leading the southern region
last year in industrial capita!. investment
with a total of more than $600 million.
Your number of new jobs doubled last year
and so did the total value of new and ex-
panded industries. This is probably a major
reason why for the first time since World
War II. South Carolina's population grew
faster than that of the United Sattes. You're
giving your young people something to do.
TO me, those are dramatic statistics. But
1 noticed somewhere that Governor McNair
recently said in a speech to your general
assembly that this would be just a "curtain-
r?afser for things to come," if South Carolina
remains awake in every area of governmental
and economic responsibility. Evidence in-
dicates that she will.
Canada Iron Foundaries is building a new
plant out near the airport, whit If is bringing
in 20 new Canadian families.
Carolina Eastman is puttin: up its new
$5 million facility.
Both agriculture and industr,,I will benefit
from the new Campbell Soup Co. plant near
Sumpter-an industry, incidentally, that we
tried very had to land in Nort:i Carolina.
North Carolina, too, has made significant
gains as shown by the fact that we led the
region last year in the number of new em-
ployees added to the industrial payroll. Our
growth has prompted Governor Moore to say
that North. Carolina 'stands on the thresh-
old of greatness."
There is much in common between our
two States, There are histories I, social, and
economic ties that draw us together. We
move forward together on the broad high-
way of progress.
I feel that the progress of our two States
are indicative of the dramatic growth of the
South. Everywhere we go, we see new shop-
ping centers, new housing developments, new
industrial parks. Along with this, we see
new schools, better roads, more hospitals.
There is a spirit of optimism in the air.
The morale in the business community is
good. Young people pour into our universi-
ties, colleges, and trade schools. Mechaniza-
tion frees the farmer--and the' housewife-
from long hours of drudgery. People have
more leisure hours, greater mobility, and
tames spendable income to enjoy our parks
and recreation areas.
Truly, the slumbering giant of our South
Is awakening.
You and I, and cu it children,. are going
to be moving into the year 2000---and we are
going to be caught isp in a revolution un-
precedented in our tune. This revolution will
be a revolution of ideas, of economics, of
education, of techno:.ogy, of culture. And
whether we want to accept it or not, we'll
be a part of it-B, vital part of it or a stag-
nant part of it---depending upon our en-
thusiasm and our Involvement,
The number of people in the United States
has doubled in the past 50 years and this,
in turn, has placed stresses acid strains on
the educational and economic structure of
every section of the Nation. By the year
2000, we are told, the population will re-
double.
There will come a burst of technological
development and the uprooting of old cul-
tural patterns. Men in government will be
directly involved in making adjustments and
enabling our people to adapt to the chang-
ing times.
And I believe that nothing could be more
exciting, or rewarding, or demanding than
to be a part of this revolution--- because the
air will be charged with challenges and preg-
nant with possibilities for service to hu-
manity.
Jefferson said: "The care of human life
and happiness is the first and only legiti-
mate object of good government." And good
government demands that good men step
forward to provide leadership and direction.
It is true that when a man offers himself
for public service he must be prepared to
strip himself naked before his people, to lay
his conscience bare before them and to set
himself up as a target for caustic comments,
critical analysis, and cogent complaints---
just as a dart board is the target for the
darts. But, then, isn't this the way it should
be?
Because of these very factors, it is de-
manded of each of us who are Democrats
to seek after those persons who are strong
and courageous enough to become govern-
ment officials or to consider offering them-
selves for public service. For we can no
longer afford to practice government by re-
mote control.
The opportunities that are ycurs here in
South Carolina-that are ours in the South--
will demand the best in leadership that we
can produce.
In North Carolina where the Young Dem-
ocratic Club movement was born, we many
times refer to our very active YI)C members
as the "working force" of the Democratic
Party. Many times they are the ones who
do the footwork in a political campaign.
From this training in leadership, many of
them are now offering themselves for public
service.
For this new era we are even now enter-
ing, we need in the Democratic Party the
youth, the vision, the enthusiasm, and the
zeal of the young Democrats.
Though many still vividly remember the
depression years, we can no :Longer attract
young members to the party by recalling the
"Black Friday" on Wall Street, the Hoover
carts, the bread lines, or the fact that the
auctioneer's hammer was heard more often
than the carpenter's hammer. The day is
gone when we can expect a young voter to
be a Democrat simply because his father and
grandfather was.
Rather, the appeal of the Democratic
Party must be on a positive basis. We must
point out what we have done and show
what we can do.
I am proud of the Democratic Party and
its record of progress; the Democratic: Party
that has brought lights, telephones, and
paved roads to rural areas; the Democratic
Party has built classrooms and laboratories
and libraries; and has upgraded our educa-
tional programs to train children to cope
with the problems of a modern age; the
Democrtaic Party that has male available
old age assistance and medical care for our
elder citizens; the Democratic Party that has
made great strides in developing our na-
tural resources; the Democratic Party that
has shown concern for the physically and
mentally handicapped.
I am proud of the great traditions of our
party because we have championed the cause
of the underprivileged. We appeal to the
elderly and we challenge the youth of our
land.
Early in the history of our young Republic,
our people were pitted against federalism.
But the philosophy of Thomas Jefferson won
over the Federalist philosophy of Hamilton
and the great Democratic Party came into
being. The Jeffersonian philosophy, which
is the philosophy of the Denio~ratic Party
shows special privilege to none, but offers
opportunity for all.
Jefferson, as the founder of our party, used
his prestige to promote unity, harmony, and
the welfare of all. He never forgot the man
in the log cabin on the frontier, or the small
businessman in town. He never lost faith in
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the men at the grassroots. He fostered in-
ternal improvements, trade, and commerce
and ushered in an era of prosperity.
The first gerat product of Jefferson's phi-
losophy was Andrew Jackson, who came from
a log cabin to the White House, dramatic
proof of Jefferson's belief in equal oppor-
tunity. "Old Hickory" demonstrated the
people's ability to think for themselves and
that a country boy could be President of this
great land without monopolistic wealth.
These two great Americans-Jefferson and
Jackson-were the forerunners of many able
Democratic presidents who have served our
Nation and its people well. Woodrow Wilson,
Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Harry Truman,
John Kennedy, and Lyndon Johnson, who is
showing the world that America will not
yield to the aggression of communism, either
at home or abroad.
Yes, from Jefferson to Johnson, our Nation
has moved to a position of world leadership.
During the democratic administrations from
Jefferson to Johnson, our Nation has moved
forward culturally, socially, and economically.
Today, we enjoy unprecedented prosperity in
this Nation of ours and we are the envy of
the world.
Today, we are still a land of opportunity
and we in the Carolinas and throughout this
great Southland are situated right on the
apex of this opportunity.
I am convinced that the Democratic Party
offers the best means to capitalize on this
opportunity.
I am convinced that the Democratic Party
has the best platform to correct the deficits
that yet remain.
I am convinced that the Democratic Party
offers the best leadership to meet the chal-
lenges of the space age.
Because I believe the record of the Demo-
cratic Party can be summed up in one word:
"Progress."
And I believe the posture of the Democratic
Party is: "Forward."
But if our party is to retain this posture,
if it is to maintain its honored tradition of
human concern and of being responsive to
the needs of people, if it is to remain true to
the philosophy of Jefferson and Jackson, its
umbrella must be broad and its policy must
be flexible to meet the challenge of the times.
Because we must never forget that in a
democracy the people are supreme. Gov-
ernmental processes may grind slowly, but in
the end it is the voice of the people that is
decisive.
I would not try to convince you that we
live in a utopia. That we have much yet to
do and a long way to go is clear to all of us.
But the challenge and the opportunity is
here, now, within our reach.
Therefore, we must include within our
ranks many divergent viewpoints. We must
remain big enough to accommodate liberals,
conservatives, and moderates. We need not
only the vision and enthusiasm of the young
Democrats, but we need the experience, loy-
alty, wisdom, and knowledge of our senior
Democrats.
For in so doing, we add strength and vi-
tality to our ranks and we remain a party
of the consensus-just as we have been the
party of consensus-for as long as we can
remember.
If there is one thought I would leave with
you tonight, it is this: the young man and
young woman of this now-awakening South
have a tremendous opportunity, a great chal-
lenge, and a grave responsibility to help
guide the unprecedented growth and devel-
opment we will surely witness.
One of the best ways to do this is to be-
come interested and involved in the processes
of government through active participation
In the work of the Democratic Party.
You have the opportunity to help shape
the destiny of your proud State, to mold the
progress of the South, and chart the future
of America.
You, the young Democrat, are the young
man and the young woman of opportunity.
You can do much to build the kind of tomor-
row that we want and that we desire our
children to have in this great land of ours.
Perhaps Will Allen Dromgoole expressed it
best in the words of his poem, "The Bridge
Builder," when he said:
"An old man traveling a lone highway,
Came at the evening cold and gray,
To a chasm vast and deep and wide,
Through which was flowing a sullen tide.
The old man crossed in the twilight dim,
The sullen stream held no fears for him;
But he turned when safe on the other side,
And builded a bridge to span the tide.
'Old man,' cried a fellow-pilgrim near,
'You're wasting your time in building here.
Your journey will end with the closing day;
You never again will pass this way.
You have crossed the chasm deep and wide,
Why build you this bridge at even-tide?'
The builder lifted his old gray head:
'Good friend, in this path I have come,' he
said.
'There followeth after me today
A youth whose feet must pass this way.
This stream which has been as naught to
me,
To that fair-haired youth may pitfall be:
He, too, must cross in the twilight dim-
Good friend, I am building this bridge for
him.'"
Yes, that's what we all do in one way or
another, we build our bridge-a bridge from
today until tomorrow.
You can help build this bridge by your con-
cern for your community and its institutions,
by your concern for your government, and by
your concern for the Democratic Party and
your active participation in it. -
Self-interest demands it. Patriotism
pleads for it. Intelligent reasoning over-
U.S. Navy Has Major Role in Vietnam
Conflict
EXTENSION OF REMARKS
or
HON. ED EDMONDSON
OF OKLAHOMA
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Monday, April 4, 1966
Mr. EDMONDSON. Mr. Speaker, our
U.S. Navy continues to play a major role
in the Vietnam conflict, and it is a role
which continues to reflect great credit
upon the officers and men of that great
service.
The Washington Daily News, in an
editorial dated April 4, 1966, has com-
mented upon the importance of the Navy
role, and upon the case being made
thereby for construction of another nu-
clear-powered carrier to strengthen
American naval power.
The text of the News editorial follows:
Otis NAVY'S VIETNAM ROLE
The enemy we're fighting in Vietnam has
no navy, but that doesn't mean our own
Navy has nothing to do in such an uncon-
ventional war. Far from it.
The U.S. Navy, of course, includes the
Marine Corps whose units are in the thick
of the land fighting. But the role of our
big plane carriers again was emphasized in
Navy officials' testimony last week before the
Senate Appropriations Committee.
Both Adm. David McDonald, Chief of Naval
Operations, and Secretary Paul H. Nitze,
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urged approval of a new nuclear-powered
carrier like the Enterprise, whose planes have
been doing a top job against the Vietcong.
Shoreline duty of our carriers and smaller
vessels Is more important and pays off better
than in previous wars because the Commu-
nist guerrillas control and use a thousand
miles of the South Vietnamese coast. This
means seaborne infiltration is all the easier-
unless our patrol ships are on the job, which
they area
Besides that is the obvious great value of
sending combat planes into action, carrying
out air-sea rescue operations and providing
logistics support. The Navy officials made
out a good case for their arm of service, and
correspondents covering the war vouch for
EXTENSION OF REMARKS
OF
HON. JAMES A. BYRNE
OF PENNSYLVANIA
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Monday, April 4, 1966
Mr. BYRNE of Pennsylvania. Mr.
Speaker, in a recent editorial the Phila-
delphia Inquirer decries those demon-
strators for peace who would have peace
at any price.
It points out that marchers whose
signs proclaim, "Negotiate To End the
War in Vietnam" ignore the facts,
namely-
The United States has made repeated of-
fers, through every conceivable diplomatic
channel of communication, to negotiate a
peaceful settlement on Vietnam based on
self-determination.
The paper wonders-"What kind of
peace do they want?"
This editorial masses some very worth-
while observations, and I offer it in its
entirety for inclusion in the RECORD:
[From the Philadelphia (Pa.) Inquirer,
Mar. 28, 19661
WHAT KIND OF PEACE Do THEY WANT?
Let it be emphasized, at the outset, that
those Americans who are oppos&d to admin-
istration policy in Vietnam, and who seek an
end to U.S. participation in the war there,
have the unquestioned right to assemble
peaceably and to make their protests known.
But what is it, precisely, that the pro-
testers seek? What, specifically, are the ob-
jectives of these marchers, many of them
young people, who operated under the banner
of pacifism in Philadelphia and other cities
over the weekend?
Whose peace, exactly, are they Interested
in?
Bearers of signs demanding "Bring the
Troops Home Now" may be sincerely inter-
ested in winning for themselves the peace
of mind that comes from not needing to
worry, for a while, about being drafted to
fight a foe of freedom in a far-off land. But
what about the Vietnamese people and other
southeast Asians? They cannot simply pull
out and go home-now, or any other time.
They must stay and, If abandoned, suffer
the unpleasant fate of those who are con-
quered by a cruel Communist enemy not
noted for being merciful.
After .all, there's nothing quite like join-
ing with full-throated enthusiasm in the
holiday spirit of a parade for peace to Inde-
pendence Hall and then, at day's end, to re-
turn to the quiet sanctuary of one's own
living room. For the villagers in Vietnam-
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where the Cong move in, with the setting
!nn, and where the meaning of atrocity is
known in all its horror--it is not so easy to
proclaim in favor of being left alone in
peace.
Some Americans who carry for peace raise
ii, spurious racial issue by denouncing U.S.
participation in a war against Asiatics.
Phese protesters would have us believe that
they are champions of the Asian peoples.
What they really are advocating is that the
United States turn its back on peoples of
As[a and let them be engulfed by the Red
tide.
"Negotiate To End the War in Vietnam,"
;:nine of the marchers say in their signs.
":;elf-Determination for Vietnam" is the
plea of others. Conveniently ignored, of
course, are the facts; namely that the United
:;Gates has made repeated offers, through
every conceivable diplomatic channel of
communication, to negotiate a peace-
t'ul settlement in Vietnam based on self-
,J.,termination.
In the lexicon of peace demonstrators it
is always the United States which is at fault,
never the Communists of Vietnam or China.
As for those who defiantly wave the flag
nr the Red Vietcong on the streets of U.S.
cities. while American sons and husbands
die in Vietnam. no words could adequately
express our utter contempt.
EXTENSION OF REMARKS
or,
FIO:N. MORRIS K. UDALL
1IF ARIZONA
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Monday. April 4, 1966
Mr. UDALL. Mr. Speaker, it has be-
come fashionable of late, in certain quar-
ters, to describe oneself as a "tired Amer-
ican." All of us, I suppose, have seen the
tired letters from these tired people ex-
pressing fatigue over the many problems
and challenges confronting them in our
rapidly changing society.
Psychologists say that people who fail
to respond to life's challenges, who never
make choices between existing alterna-
tives, who merely dream of living in some
other world with more congenial options,
are neurotic. I think it is quite clear that
these tired Americans fall into that cate-
ary. And I think it is even more clear
that they are offering no positive alterna-
tives to the programs and actions they
decry; their posture is merely to com-
plain.
Mr. Speaker. with this background I
should like to call the attention of my
colleagues to a delightful commentary on
the tired American which appeared re-
cently in one of my hometown papers.
Tinder unanimous consent I shall insert
it at this point in the Appendix:
I lei urn the Tucson (Ariz.) Daily Citizen.
AT:rr. 28, 1966.1
[ 5,1Vr 'l'i).i:r1 OF TIRao AMERICANS
'l'CI the EDITOR:
1, trf, am a tired American.
T a.m tired of people who use the phrase
`ugly American- in exactly the opposite of
the correct sense, having apparently been too
tired to read the book and find out that the
ugly American was the good guy-the hero.
I am tired of people who preach subversive
doctrine with the preface, "I'm against cen-
:;orshop, but
I am tired of those obscene people who
constantly pretend to fight obscenity, but
whose real object is to fornicate my mind
with their own particular brand of 'purity."
I am tired of Americans who don't have
enough faith in freedom to extend it to their
fellow Americans-who don't have enough
faith in truth to use it without embellish-
ment.
I am tired of tired Americans who never
do anything but gripe.
HON. DANTE B. FASCELL
OF FLORIDA
IN'.['HE HOUSE OF REPRESENTA'[ IVES
Monday, April 4, 1966
Mr. FASCELL. Mr. Speaker, the com-
munity action program, the local front
in the war on poverty, has demonstrated
again and again that the American peo-
ple, when provided. with imaginative
leadership, can respond successfully to
rtreat and demanding r_hallenge:. The
war on poverty is as demanding a domes-
tic challenge as we have :k,nown: In every
place where it is to be fought and won,
all the resources of the community must
work together in a united effort.
I believe such a united effort is now
underway in the city of Miami and with
unanimous consent :I would like printed
in. the RECORD an article by the associate
editor of the Miami News, Clarke Ash,
which appeared in the Miami News on
February 9, and which describes one of
the command posts in our community ac-
tion program:
POVERTY WAR'S FRONTLINE COMMAND POST
('Sy Clarke Ash)
The old building at 490 Northwest 11th
Street, ho[d,; many unhappy memories for
residents of Miami's central Negro di.-;trict.
Once it was "the precinct." the Negro police
substation. In those days. it was lot only
a, visible reminder of a segregated police de-
partment, but also the focal point for much
of the frustration, misery, and despair that
haunts a big city slum.
'T'here is a certain poetic justice in the
fact that today, the old precinct is a. neigh-
borhood center for the economic opportunity
program-a frontline corn:mand post in the
war against poverty.
Richard Weatherley, BOP director :'or Dade
County, feels that the community action
program is the key to the antipovery war-
the catalyst that will stimulate this growth
of the 15 other related Federal programs.
A NEW RO[.E
Froill the center at 490 Northwest 11th
Street and its counterparts in other Negro
areas, the lines reach into the very alleys and
tenements to enlist the impoverished in their
own crusade.
It is early yet to tell how the bate-le is go-
ing. The old precinct has been open in its
new role for only 9 months. But a visitor
there Monday evening found evidence that
the program is catching held.
In a clean and brightly lighted assembly
room on the second floor, 39 persons had
gathered to adopt bylaws for a newly-formed
Tenants League.
The aim of the Tenants League is very
simple. It is to improve Living conditions in
the central Negro district. And those tenants
who might have pictured the league as an
instrument for waging war on the landlords
learned quickly-from their own elected of-
ficials-that the majority of members wanted
to look first to their own responsibilities by
launching a massive cleanup campaign. ("][f
we show what we can do, maybe the landlords
will show what they can do.")
During the meeting, a counselor, Harold
Farmer, and an unpaid adviser, Leon Earles,
hovered nervously in the background, and
listened as the members firmly but unani-
mously changed the first article of tae by-
laws. As proposed, the article restricted
membership to the downtown area The
members decided to make it Greater Miami.
"I think they are making a mistake," whis-
pered Earles. "But it's their organization
and they can do what they want. if they
have trouble, they correct things as t hey go
along."
Farmer and Earles live in the area. as do
all of the staff members. There arc eight
counselors, a director and assistant, aad two
secretaries. They know the district well, and
they are becoming even better acquainted
through the organization of small neighbor-
hood groups called "block clubs."
Forty-four block clubs have been formed
so far, and Sam Moncur, director of the
center, hopes to make it 100. The clubs are
the eyes and ears of the program. Through
them, the counselors learn what the resi-
dents want and need, what their gripes are.
and what might be done about th.ern.
Moncur, 38, used to manage a hotel in the
district before resuming his educal ion at
Florida A. & M. He received his law degree
there last June and was talked into 'ending=,
a hand with the poverty program while wait-
ing to be accepted in the bar association.
YOUNGSTERS BUSY
It is a busy way to wait. While ti e Ten-
ants League met upstairs, covies of young-
sters clustered around a ping pong ta.ole and
a pool table in the recreation room (it used
to be the cell block) ; 2 rooms were occu-
pied by groups of 8 to 10 persons who were
expanding their knowledge of the three R's.
And from time to time, other people drifted
in to inquire about housing and job:..
Other activities underway include i -n edu-
cational planning committee, which Moncnr
hopes will interest district residents B. pay-
ing closer attention to their schools, and a
family planning committee, which will stress
consumer education, and basic cooking and
sewing.
Counselor Arthur King, once a chief cus-
todian in the public school system, is the
center's specialist in job placement. He fig-
ures he has found work for a couple of huri-
dred persons in the past 9 months
EXTENSION OF REMARKr
OF
HON. ROBERT L. LEGGETT
OF CALIFORNIA
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Monday, April 4, 1966
Mr. LEGGETT. Mr. Speaker, iri a re-
cent editorial the Sacramento Bee speaks
highly of this administration for its do-
mestic programs, and especially for its
achievements in the field of civil rights.
In surveying what has been accom-
plished, the President "has reason for
pride." The summation of the stops to-
ward true freedom and democracy for
all citizens is outlined in this editorial.
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Include the amount of Federal excise tax
or the exact amount of the tax be set forth
In the advertisement.
The Commission believes the industry as
a whole should be given a 60-day period In
which to bring Its price advertising prac-
tices into conformity with the law. Accord-
ingly, guide 15 will not go into effect until
60 days from this date. All members of the
industry are expected to revise their adver-
tising practices within this 60-day period to
conform to the requirements of the new
guide.
The staff has been directed to monitor all
automotive tire advertising. If appropriate
changes are not observed at the end of 60
days, the Commission will take action on a
case-by-case basis to obtain strict compli-
ance at all levels whether it involves seeking
civil penalties for violation of existing or-
ders or the issuance of new complaints.
Copies of the proposed guides are attached.
Inquiries with respect to these guides should
be addressed to the Secretary, Federal Trade
Commission, Washington, D.C.
NATIONAL FEDERATION OF
INDEPENDENT BUSINESS,
San Mateo, Calif., March 10, 1966.
Re tire advertising and labeling guides.
HOn. PAUL RAND DIxow,
Chairman, Federal Trade Commisssion,
Washington, D.C.
DEAR CHAIRMAN RAND: It goes without
saying that the release of the Commission
of Thursday, March 10, Is one of the most
interesting and constructive findings to come
out of the Commission as it applies to the
practices prevailing in the rubber tire indus-
try. I say this in view of my experience in
the rubber tire industry for over 50 years
and the Commission is to be congratulated
in this important step with the hope that
the tire producers, one and all, will come
forward and support the Commission's ac-
tions.
In the second paragraph of the release it
states: "Trade practice conference rules for
the rubber tire industry were promulgated
In 1936." Well do I recall that important in-
cident with the writer then in his official ca-
pacity as secretary and general manager of
the National Association of Independent Tire
Dealers-a new organization succeeding the
heretofore National Tire Dealers Association.
Through my action with the cooperation
of Judge McCorkle and Mr. Henry Miller in
charge of the Trade Practice Division, ordered
hearings on the proposition for all members
of the rubber tire industry and such .a pub-
lic hearing was held in the Stevens Hotel in
Chicago in June of 1936. Commissioner
Robert Freer presided at the hearing. The
hearing was well attended by the great ma-
jority of real independent tire dealers from
many sections of the Nation. Commissioner
Freer remarked openly at the hearing that
he was amazed at the lack of cooperation by
the tire producers to assist the Commission
and more important, their failure to attend
the conference. That was a start.
Rules were finally approved by the Com-
mission and publicly announced at the Tire
Dealers Convention in the Chase Hotel, No-
vember 1936. It was the first set of rules ap-
proved under the provisions of the Robin-
son-Patnvan Act. The speaker at the Con-
vention was the Honorable WRIGHT PATMAN,
of Texas. To the amazement of those in St.
Louis,. the banquet hall was jammed with
those wishing to hear the address of Con-
gressman PATMAN on the overall of the
Robinson-Patman Act.
The thinking of the dealers many times
was that they could see a rare hope for cor-
rection of the unfair practices emanating in
most instances from the tire producers them-
selves.
As usual, taking the bull by the horns,
certain major tire producers in around 1939
introduced a nationwide infamous "50 off"
sale on automobile tires-their original price
list was inflated, which brought down con-
demnation nationwide by many better busi-
ness bureaus, with criminal action taking
place in certain cities throughout the Nation
on misleading advertising. In around 1938
or 1939, in my official capacity, I attempted
to get the Bureau of Standards to set up
standards for the industry. They advised me
"no cooperation from the tire producers on
the request." Nothing was done.
I was very much interested in the pro-
posed rule on original equipment tires. The
real damage was done when certain tire
manufacturers, in cooperation with oar
manufacturers, monopolized the fifth or
spare tire on passenger automobiles. The
public never had a chance from that time
on.
As to the responsibility of the real inde-
pendent dealer nationwide, I repeat the real
independent, it is a safe conclusion to say
that they would welcome the Commission's
action and would be pleased to abide by the
full regulations. In the majority of cases
(nationwide) the dealers are the real victims
of the deceptive and misleading advertise-
ments which appeared in the Nation's daily
press.
Finally, It is my hope and trust for the
overall good of the Industry itself, that the
tire producers will cooperate and assist the
Commission or on the other hand, they can
look forward to more drastic regulations by
the many States and Federal Government.
It is my hope that you will bring this let-
ter to the attention of your fellow Commis-
sioners. It is all factual.
Sincerely,
GEORGE J. BURGER, Vice Presid
Who Supports Negotiations In Vietnam?
EXTENSION OF REMARKS
OF
HON. GEORGE E. BROWN, JR.
OF CALIFORNIA
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Tuesday, March 29, 1966
Mr. BROWN of California. Mr.
Speaker, on September 4, 1965, I inserted
in the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD a Gallup
poll report showing the results of a poll
of a cross-section of the Nation's adults
to the question:
If a candidate for Congress in your district
said that we should try harder to reach a
compromise peace settlement in Vietnam,
would you be more inclined or less inclined
to vote for him?
Sixty-eight percent of the respondents
said then that they would be more in-
clined to vote for such a candidate.
The response to the same question as
of today is shown in a report appearing
in the Washington Post this morning.
The most striking aspect of today's poll
is that the results are virtually identical
to those of 6 months ago-67 percent to-
day say that they would be more inclined
to vote for such a candidate, compared
to 68 percent last September.
Since I have consistently urged that
the administration try harder to reach a
negotiated settlement in Vietnam, and
have urged my colleagues in the House
of Representatives to take the same posi-
tion, I am naturally interested in this
indication of the views of the American
people on this issue. There is no ques-
tion whatsoever that the American pee-
pie do want a settlement in Vietnam and
will support the party and the candi-
dates who seek such a settlement.
Another indication of this sentiment
in a report of the Harris poll, also
printed in today's Washington Post, on
the question of United Nations' arbitra-
tion of the Vietnamese conflict. By a
nearly 2-to-1 margin, the respondents
favored U.N. arbitration, regardless of its
outcome, and those respondents plan-
ning to vote Democratic this year
favored U.N. arbitration by considerably
more than 2 to 1.
It is, obvious from these poll results
that the American people are very in-
terested in bringing the Vietnam war to
a close, whether by negotiation or arbi-
tration, and are extremely flexible on the
conditions attached to a settlement.
This is hardly surprising, in the light
of the considerable confusion and un-
certainty that exists as to why we are
in a war in Asia and what our goals are
in such a war.
I want to again urge my colleagues to
give serious thought to the question of
how best to end our involvement in Viet-
nam, and to supporting -much stronger
administration efforts in that direction.
The two articles referred to are as
follows:
THE GALLUP POLL: VIET WAR APPEALS BIG
. ISSUE IN Two PARTIES
PRINCETON, N.J.-The Vietnam war will al-
most certainly be a major issue in the com-
ing congressional campaign.
The results of a survey recently completed
indicate that whether the candidate Is a
Republican or a Democrat, his strongest
position on this issue, it now appears, is to
advocate greater efforts toward reaching a
compromise, settlement in Vietnam.
Here was the question asked:
"If a candidate in Congress in your district
said that we should try harder to reach a
compromise peace settlement in Vietnam,
would you be more inclined or less inclined
to vote for him?"
The findings, nationally, and by party
affiliation:
National : Percent
More inclined----------------------- 67
Less inclined------------------------ 15
No opinion-------------------------- 18
Republicans:
More inclined----------------------- 65
Less inclined------------------------ 19
No opinion -------------------------- 16
Democrats:
More inclined---------------------- 69
Less inclined------------------------ 14
No opinion-------------------------- 17
Independents:
More inclined----------------------- 65
Less inclined------------------------ 16
No opinion-------------------------- 19
THE HARRIS SURVEY: VIET ARBITRATION BY U.N.
BACKED 2 To 1
(By Louis Harris)
A singular mark of American public opin-
ion about the Vietnam war has been the de-
sire that every avenue of peaceful negotia-
tions be explored while at the same time the
military struggle is pushed in the field.
In no case is the desire for a peaceful
settlement more decisively demonstrated
than in a recent Harris survey. People were
asked how they would feel about turning
over the entire Vietnam war to a special
three-man United Nations committee for
arbitration and a decision binding on all
parties. By nearly 2 to 1, the American peo-
ple said they would favor that.
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i'ecurity Council, manage the Government's
stockpiles, and serve as the President's repre-
sen.tative to all the Governors and direct
Federal relief efforts after natural disasters.
It's a big job.
And President Johnson selected a capable
than.
FTC Tire Guides Issued To Promote
Safety on Highways
EXTENSION OF REMARKS
a6' TENNESENT
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Wednesday, March 16, 1,066
Air. EVINS of Tennessee. Mr. Speak-
er, during recent years there has de-
veloped a widespread demand that the
Government issue standards and other
cegulaticns designed to protect con-
;iumers against unsafe tires and also
against certain unfair merchandising
methods that have been used rather ex-
I nusively by many members of the tire
manufacturing industry.
in an effort to acquire firsthand in-
formation. about. these problems, the
l"ederal Trade Commission held exten-
ive hearings during January of 1965.
This past week the Commission issued a
proposed set of guides that deal with
chose matters.
Under unanimous consent, the Com-
ioission's announcement, which sum-
i,a_rr'zes and explains the guides, will be
rni7.ited in the Appendix of the Recean.
our genial :friend, Mr. George Burger,
vice president of the National Federa-
i.!_on of Independent Business, and a
former independent tire dealer, has long
urged the Federal Trade Commission to
fake more effective steps to protect con-
oumers in the purchase of automobile
Uses. Upon release of the FTC tire
nides last week, he wrote to Chairman
iix:on, conlmendin?, the Agency for its
action. His letter contains interesting,
liiotorical information about the tire in-
dustry, and under unanimous consent it
*'. ill also be reprinIed in the Rccoen.
i'iic Commission's tire guide press an-
sc ccnrement ar.d the letter of Mr. purger
l:,i Iowa:
'c crTAT, 'l?RAnC Cowrmr';srnN: Tear Anvra?.Tisrrrc
1050 f,Am:7.Tr1r, Gums's
s-bderrl Trade c"crnmtssion announced
r y the publicatirm of proposed tire
ad- and guides, relating to tire
;rude, quality, guarantees and related
~Itcrs, for consiilcr'i.tcnn by the industry
,;.rt other interested or affected pirties.
the C ccnm.i ssion al o an-
-w ,wort the adepttrc't of a new guide rclat-
a. 1, tire pricing. ' nuc pricing proveion is
,,~r.,,Ilve fits days from this elate.
.._c Commission h ; I,c^n ccncernc ci with
.., c crk'tins? of automobile tires for some
-c in