AMERICAN CZECHOSLOVAKS URGE UNITED STATES TO PLACE CURRENT CZECHOSLOVAK SITUATION BEFORE THE SECURITY COUNCIL OF THE UNITED NATIONS

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ments require many hours of work in
locked-door sessions on Capitol. Hill and
on-the-spot committee investigations.
Because so much time must be spent
in Washington, I initiated a practice 14
years ago of taking a traveling office to
the various communities of the 23d dis-
trict. This method of meeting with the
public is tremendously popular and gives
me an excellent opportunity to discuss
and learn at first hand the opinions and
individual needs of the people.
This year I plan to take the traveling
office to the 23d district during the weeks
of October 7 and October 14 to make
myself available to meet personally with
every resident who can conveniently ar-
range to visit me.
I wish to emphasize that these are not
group meetings but office conferences for
individuals which will enable each person
to discuss his or her views and problems,
privately with me.
No appointments are necessary and I
not only welcome but urge citizens to
meet with me on the date and at the
scheduled location most convenient to
them.
Every resident of the 23d district is
cordially invited to. sit down and talk
over issues of national concern, to dis-
cuss any problems they may have in-
volving the Federal Government, or just
to get better acquainted. The knowledge
obtained from such meetings will enable
me to better represent the people of the
23d district in Congress.
I am most grateful for the splendid
cooperation of the many officials who are
making meeting places available as an
aid in rendering this public service.
Following is the traveling office sched-
ule:
TRAVELING OFFICE SCHEDULE
[Time indicated is p.m.]
Fairview Park, Riveredge, Fairview Park
City Hall, 20777 Lorain Road, Monday, Oct. 7,
2 to 4:30.
Rocky River, Rocky City Hall, 21012 Hil-
liard Blvd., Monday, Oct. 7, 6:30 to 9.
Berea, Middleburg Heights, Berea City Hall,
11 Tract Street, Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2 to 4.30.
North Olmsted, Olmsted Township, Olm-
sted Falls, Westview, North Olmsted City
Hall, 5206 Dover Center Road, Tuesday, Oct.
8,6:30 to 9.
Westlake, Westlake City Hall, Dover Center
Road and Hilliard Blvd., Wednesday, Oct. 9,
2 to 4:30.
Bay Village, Bay Village City Hall, 350
Dover Center Road, Wednesday, Oct. 9, 6:30
to 9.
Parma Heights, Parma Heights City Hall,
6281 Pearl Road, Thursday, Oct. 10, 2 to 4:30.
Parma, Parma Memorial Hall, 6617 Ridge
Road, Thursday, October. 10, 6:30 to 9.
Lakewood, Lakewood City Hall, 12650
Detroit Avenue, Friday, Oct. 11, 2 to 4:30.
Ward 4, Cleveland; Ward 1, precincts R and
T, Cleveland; Ward 33 precincts GG, HH, II,
Cleveland, Newton D. Baker School, 3690
West 159th Street, Cleveland, Friday, Oct. 11,
7 to 9.
Independence, Seven Hills, Valley View,
Independence City Hall, 6675 Brecksville
Road, Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2 to 4:30.
Maple Heights, Maple Heights City Hall,
5353 Lee Road, Wednesday, Oct. 16, 6:30 to 9.
Bedford, Bedford Heights, Oakwood, Wal-
ton Hills, Bedford City Hall, 65 Columbus
Street, Thursday, Oct. 17, 2 to 4:30.
Warrensville Heights, Warrensville Town-
ship, North Randall, Warrensville Heights
City, Hall; 4301 Warrensville Center Road,
Thursday, Oct.. 17, 6:30 to 9.
Solon, Glenwillow, Solon City Hall, 6315
SOM Center Road, Friday, Oct. 18, 2 to 4:30
Chagrin Falls, Chagrin Falls Township,
Bentleyville, Chagrin Falls Village Hall, 21
West Washington Street, Friday, Oct. 18,
6:30 to 9.
HON. GEORGE HANSEN
OF IDAHO
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Friday, August 2, 1968
Mr. HANSEN of Idaho. Mr. Speaker,
under leave to extend my remarks and
to include extraneous material, I include
my newsletter to my constituents of July
25, 1968, as follows:
REPORT FROM WASHINGTON DY CONGRESSMAN
GEORGE HANSEN, OF IDAHO
WASHINGTON, D.C., July 25.-The United
States Supreme Court has been the subject
of great controversy since Earl Warren was
appointed Chief Justice. Social-political de-
cisions of the so-called "Warren Court" have
been severely criticized for deviating from
constitutional principles. Associate Justice
Hugo L. Black said recently:
"The courts are given power to interpret
the Constitution and laws, which means to
explain and expound, not to alter, amend or
remake. Judges take an oath to support the
Constitution as it is, not as they think it
should be. I cannot subscribe to the doctrine
that, consistent with that oath, a judge can
arrogate to himself a power to 'adapt the
Constitution to new times.'
"But adherence to the Constitution as
written does not mean we are controlled by
the dead. It means we are controlled by the
Constitution, truly a living document. For it
contains within itself a lasting recognition
that it should be changed to meet new de-
mands, new conditions, new times. It pro-
vides the means to achieve these changes
through the amendment process in Article V."
And the Constitution-the "truly living
document"-has been changed 25 times by
the amendment process. Indeed, to show how
it can be changed "to meet new demands,
new conditions, new times", one amendment,
the 18th, was later repealed by the 21st.
Probably more than any other Justice,
Warren has been guilty of violating Justice
Black's precept: "Judges take an oath to
support the Constitution as it is, not as they
think it should be."
The Supreme Court is not answerable to
the people as are the legislative and execu-
tive departments. The public, when dis-
pleased with the Supreme Court, may change
Presidents, the appointing power, but a new
President can do nothing until there is a
vacancy.
It is quite possible that a President will
be elected this fall who has an entirely dif-
ferent philosophy than that of President
Johnson. Sensing5his, the aging Earl Warren
has submitted his resignation, contingent
upon his successor being confirmed now by
the Senate. His resignation is an obvious ef-
fort to thwart the will of the people and
shows his complete contempt for them and
for the constitutional system of government
which our forefathers gave to us. He is at-
tempting to perpetuate in the Supreme Court
his own particular social and political philos-
ophies-philosophies repugnant to a great
many Americans.
Under the circumstances the Senate should
not confirm President Johnson's appoint-
ment of Associate Justice Abe Fortas as Chief
Justice, nor should it confirm the appoint-
ment of Judge Homer Thornberry to fill the
vacant seat. Their qualifications aside, the
Senate should not allow itself to be dictated
to by the whims of Chief Justice Earl Warren.
AMERICAN CZ OS AKS URGE
UNITED STATES TO PLACE CUR-
RENT CZECHOSLOVAK SITUA-
TION BEFORE THE SECURITY
COUNCIL OF THE UNITED NA-
TIONS
HON. JOHN C. KLUCZYNSKI
OF ILLINOIS
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Friday, August 2, 1968
Mr. KLUCZYNSKI. Mr. Speaker, this
is the 50th anniversary of the Declara-
tion of Independence of the Republic of
Czechoslovakia. After centuries of for-
eign domination the people of this na-
tion again knew liberty. In 1918 Wood-
row Wilson's principle of self-determi-
nation was ascendant. This great ideal,
so essential to real freedom, has since
often been threatened by would-be ag-
gressors. Today it is again imperiled in
the land where the Czech and the Slovak
have found common nationhood.
Many from these lands came here in
the past to add their fiber to the fabric
of America. They and their children
have been honest, diligent, and patriotic
Americans. We have been proud and
fortunate to have this vital segment of
the American family in our midst.
Though these fine people have become
totally imbued with the spirit of the
United States, one of their most cher-
ished characteristics is that they have
remained mindful of that noble and
ancient heritage beyond the sea. Amer-
icans of Czech and Slovak descent have
maintained a justifiable pride in their
culture and an understandable interest
in the affairs of the land of their
ancestors.
Soviet overtures threatening the secu-
rity. of the recently liberalized regime
in Prague have caused concern around
the world. These events, Mr. Speaker,
have rekindled the pride and fired the
interest of Czechoslovak Americans. In a
protest, profound in its truth, eloquent
in its fervor, and ironically fitting in
this anniversary year, the Czechoslovak
National Council of America has given
voice to thoughts common to all lovers of
freedom in this critical state of affairs.
Therefore, Mr. Speaker, I recommend
this document for the careful considera-
tion of my colleagues and ask its inser-
tion in the RECORD:
AMERICAN CZECHOSLOVAKS URGE UNITED STATES
To PLACE CURRENT CZECHOSLOVAK SITUATION
BEFORE THE SECURITY COUNCIL OF THE
UNITED NATIONS
Tens of thousands of Americans of Czech-
oslovak descent, while preparing for the com-
memoration of the 50th anniversary of the
Declaration of Independence of the Republic
of Czechoslovakia, to be held on a national
scale in Washington, D.C., on October 18
through 20, 1968, and in hundreds of com-
munities throughout the country one week
later, have followed with great concern and
apprehension the most recent developments
in Czechoslovakia.
Cheered at first by the liberalization and
democratization measures adopted by the
new leadership of the Communist party in
Czechoslovakia, which gave rise to hopes that
after twenty years of tyrannical over-rule by
hard line Communists completely subservient
to the dictates of Moscow, the peoples of
Czechoslovakia might enjoy much greater
freedoms in the future, Americans of Czech-
oslovak descent now are gravely concerned
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that the freedoms attained under this liberal-
ization program will again be forcefully
taken away from the Czechoslovak peoples
through possible military intervention by
the Soviet Union.
Americans of Czechoslovak descent sup-
port fully the statement by British Foreign
Secretary Stewart that the Soviet Union keep
its hands off the present Czechoslovak liber-
alizing government and that it should not
interfere in the Internal affairs of Czech-
oslovakia. His statement that it Is "not for us
or for anyone else except the people of Czech-
oslovakia (to determine Its Internal affairs) "
echoes the demands voiced for many years
that the peoples of Czechoslovakia and of
other captive nations be granted the opportu-
nity through the medium of free elections to
determine their own national destiny.
The Czechoslovak National Council of
America, acting on behalf of twenty-five
organizations of people of Czechoslovak de-
scent in the United States and throughout
the free world who are jointly participating
in the commemoration of the 50th Anniver-
sary of the Czechoslovak Declaration of In-
dependence, has sent Secretary of State Dean
Rusk the following telegram:
We are at present witnessing undisguised
preparations for an open military agression
by the USSR. Against Czechoslovakia. If this
intervention is permitted to succeed without
effective opposition from any quarter other
than some Communist states and parties,
the usefuliness of the United Nations will
be terminated, the basis of our foreign policy
will have been proven erroneous and the
creditability of our posture will be under-
mined in the eyes of the world.
We therefore urge that, beside other pro-
per steps, the United States place the Czech-
oslovak situation before the security council
in order to mobilize world opinion and to
demonstrate. our faith in the principles we
proclaim.
Czechoslovak National Council of America,
Dr. Mikulas Ferjencik, vice-president, James
V. Krakora, secretary.
By this action, Americans of Czechoslovak
descent, who contributed so greatly to the
establishment of the free and independent
Republic of Czechoslovakia, have proven
again their devotion and dedication to the
American principles of freedom and justice,
and the inherent right of a people to self-
determination of its own national destiny.
HON. ROMAN C. PUCINSKI
OF ILLINOIS
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Friday, August 2, 1968
Mr. PUCINSKI. Mr. Speaker, the Chi-
cago Sun-Times recently carried an ex-
cellent editorial dealing with the mount-
ing problem of sky congestion at major
airports.
I call this editorial to the attention
of my colleagues as follows:
THE SKY Is FILLING UP
Congestion at major airports has become
the rule rather than an exception in recent
months. Delays of an hour or more In tak-
ing off and landing have not been uncom-
mon.
There are several reasons for the delays.
The air controllers, who are government em-
ployes with the responsibility of regulat-
ing aircraft departures and landings, say
they are understaffed and overworked. They
have called attention to their grievance by re-
quiring aircraft to maintain maximum dis-
tances from each other no matter how good
the weather, thus slowing down the landings
and takeoffs.
The airlines have contributed to the delays
by scheduling large numbers of flights in and
out of major cities at hours most attractive
to the business traveler. Other factors, such
as weather, runway repairs (a special cause
of congestion at O'Hare) and the use of air-
ports by private planes all contribute to the
congestion.
Those who are responsible for the delays
should take action to remedy the situation.
The Federal Aviation Administration should
hire more air controllers. The airlines should
readjust their schedules so planes can be
moved with a maximum of safety and a mini-
mum of inconvenience to the passengers.
And those who use the airlines for business
and pleasure should realize that some in-
convenience Is a small price to pay for maxi-
mum safety.
The margin of safety in air travel dimin-
ishes sharply when planes are stacked up
over airports. Action to end the unneces-
sary congestion should be taken at once.
RESTRICTION ON TRAVEL BY
U.S. CITIZENS
HON. DONALD M. FRASER
OF MINNESOTA
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Friday, August 2, 1968
Mr. FRASER. Mr. Speaker, the Senate
Foreign Relations Committee last winter
started hearings on S. 2766, a bill placing
restrictions on travel to certain coun-
tries. H.R. 14670 is in the House Judiciary
Committee.
Prof. Hiram Hilty was unable to pre-
sent testimony on behalf of the Friends
Committee on National Legislation be-
cause the hearings were discontinued.
I believe, however, that the statement
prepared by Professor Hilt- deserves wide
attention. Therefore, I into tide it with my
remarks, as follows:
TEsTIESONY OF Hnras H. Hn.TY IN BEHALF of
THE FRIENDS COMMITTEE on NATIONAL LEG-
isLA'Trom BEFORE THE SENATE FOREIGN RELA-
TioNS CouMITr'EE IN OPPOSITION TO S. 2766,
A BILL To AUTssosxzE THE SECRETARY OF
STATE To RESTRICT THE TRAvEL or U.B. Crrr-
zENB AND PRESCRIBING PENALTIES, MARCH 27,
1968
My name is Hiram H. Hilty. I am Chairman
of the Department of Forelkn Languages and
Professor of Spanish at Guflford College, in
North Carolina. I am appearing today for the
Friends Committee on National Legislation,
an organization which has been bringing
concernsof Friends (commonly called Quak-
ers) before governmental agencies since 1943.
The Committee does not speak officially for
all Friends, but provides opportunity for
members of the Society of Friends and others
to give expression to their convictions con-
cerning legislation of special humanitarian
or religious Interest.
I am here to testify very strongly against
the Administration's bill, 8. 2766. S. 2768
assumes that the travel arrangements of
American citizens are no longer a matter of
personal preference, but a tool of U.S. foreign
policy. Yet freedom of movement, in our view,
is a basic right of our Democratic society-
as basic as freedom of speech, freedom of as-
sociation, and freedom of the press. It Is not
a privilege to be granted at the discretion of
the U.B. Government. Furthermore, Quakers
firmly believe that intervisitations across na-
tional and cultural lines can help build that
understanding and tolerance which are an
essential Ingredient of peace. In keeping with
this view, we believe Americans should be
encouraged to trave_ abroad, and non-Ameri-
cans, of whatever pclitical persuasion, should
be encouraged to come to the United States,
so that we can learn from each other.
I should like to expand on the above pcints
by speaking specifically to what I feel have
been the adverse effects of currant res-ate-
tlons on travel to Cuba. My concern for this
Island grows out of the fact that in addition
to my professorial duties, I am a recorded
minister in the Religious Society of Friends,
and served my church In Cuba In religious
and educational work from 1943 to 1948. I
have revisited that Island seven times since
returning -;o this country in 19.18. Four of
these visits have been made since the Revo-
lutionary Government came to power in 1959.
In 1963, at a time when travel to Cuba was
already restricted, the Department of State
issued special permission to me and three
other Quai:ers to w3compnny a shipment of
medical supplies arid food to that country
following tae devastation of Hurricane Flora.
Again in 1E66 the Department issued permis-
sion for me to make a fraternal visit to Cuba
for the Friends World Committee.
THE FAILURE AND TILE ANTIIIUMAISITARIAMSM
OF U.S. CUBAN POLICY
Acoordin.; to a State Department release of
December .966, travel restrictions; "may also
have important effects in promoting U.S. na-
tional interest and achieving our foreign pol-
icy goals. For example, in accordance with the
resolutions of the Organization of American
States. and the judgment of that body that
the Communist regime in Cube. is openly
committed to subversion in the hemisphere,
U.S. policy toward Cuba has been one of
political, economic and social isolation. Our
travel restrictions to this area have been an
important element in this policy."
I should like to suggest that the U.S. isola-
tion policy brought consequences quite dif-
feFent from those intended:
Sanction., have strengthened the Castro
regime. Laying aside for the moment the un-
happy diler imas created by the Cold War, one
must always remember the natural and tridi-
tionai relations which Cuba has always main-
tained with this portion of the continent.
Even before her Independence from Spain,
her commeme with the United Stetes exceed-
ed that with Spain herself. In the republican
period, trade with this country grew - enor-
mously and steadily. The sudden cancellation
of the Cuban sugar quota by the United
States in 1f6O, and the suspension of all c?Ian-
mercial relations, inevitably brought severe
Injury to the Cuban economy. That was the
Intention. Despite massive effort, the Soviet
bloc has only been partially successful in
relieving this condition. But note that the
Revolutionary Government did not fall. On
the contrary, a beleaguered government was
able to Improve its psychological position by
blaming its 'troubles, even those stemming
from its own defects, on the perfidious Amer-
4eana. At the momentof the Bay of Pigs in-
vasion, this was an important reason why the
people did not join the invaders as the latter
had hoped they would.
Sanction: have tightened ties with the
Communist bloc instead of loosening them,
The impost :ton of sanctions drove the Cuban
government to utte- and complete depend-
ence on the Communist bloc countries. If
the regime were to survive, it had no other
choice. And despite daily predictions to the
contrary, It did survive to this day, nine ye ars
after Its Inception. The extreme danger in
which the Cuban government found itself
after the Bay of Pigs invasion mused it to
demand ml;slles for defense from the Soviet
Union, leading to the very dangerous missile
crisis of 19e2. Again, the Revolutionary Gov-
ernment survived.
Sanctions have encouraged imposition of
restrictions on civil liberties in Cuba. The
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