submitted a report (No. 815); which was ordered placed on the calendar:

Resolved, That there be printed as a Senate document a report by Senator CARL HAYDEN entitled "The Fallacies and Dangers in the Proposals To Abolish the Federal Income Tax, To Dispose of All Federal Business Activities, and To Limit Treatymaking Powers by a Proposed 'Liberty' Amendment to the Constitution"; and that there be printed fifteen thousand additional copies of such document for the use of the Committee on Appropriations.

ADDITIONAL STAFF FOR COMMITTEE ON LABOR AND PUBLIC WELFARE

Mr. HILL, from the Committee on Labor and Public Welfare, reported the following resolution (S. Res. 252); which was referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration:

Resolved, That the Committee on Labor and Public Welfare, is authorized from February 1, 1964, through January 31, 1965, to employ one additional assistant chief clerk, seven additional professional staff members, and nine additional clerical assistants to be paid from the contingent fund of the Senate at rates of compensation to be fixed by the chairman in accordance with section 202(e), as amended, of the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946, and the provisions of Public Law 4. Eightieth Congress, approved February 19, 1947, as amended. EMPLOYMENT OF ADDITIONAL STAFF MEMBER FOR COMMITTEE ON LABOR AND PUBLIC WELFARE (PRINTING CLERK)

Mr. HILL, from the Committee on Labor and Public Welfare, reported the following resolution (S. Res. 253); which was referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration:

Resolved, That the Committee on Labor and Public Welfare, is authorized to employ one addition professional staff member to be paid from the contingent fund of the Senate at a rate of compensation to be fixed by the Chairman in accordance with section 202(e), as amended, of the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946.

SEC. 2. Such additional professional staff member shall be a person experienced in congressional editorial and printing work who shall also be available for the performance of other committee duties.

AUTHORIZING CERTAIN INVESTIGATIONS BY COMMITTEE ON AERONAUTICAL AND SPACE SCIENCES

Mr. ANDERSON, from the Committee on Aeronautical and Space Sciences, reported the following resolution (S. Res. 254); which was referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration:

Resolved, That the Committee on Aeronautical and Space Sciences, or any duly authorized subcommittee thereof, is authorized under sections 134(a) and 136 of the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946, as amended, and in accordance with its jurisdictions specified by rule XXV of the Standing Rules of the Senate, to examine, investigate, and make a complete study of any and all matters pertaining to the aeronautical and space activities of departments and agencies of the United States, including such ac

tivities peculiar to or primarily associated with the development of weapons systems or military operations.

SEC. 2. (a) For the purposes of this resolution the committee is authorized, from February 1, 1964, through January 31, 1965, inclusive, to (1) make such expenditures as it deems advisable, (2) employ upon a temporary basis and fix the compensation of technical, clerical and other assistants and consultants, and (3) with the prior consent of the head of the department or agency of the Government concerned and the Committee on Rules and Administration, utilize the reimbursable services, information, facilities, and personnel of any department or agency of the Government.

(b) The minority is authorized to select one person for appointment as an assistant or consultant, and the person so selected shall be appointed. No assistant or consultant may receive compensation at an annual gross rate which exceeds by more than $1,600 the annual gross rate of compensation of any person so selected by the minority.

SEC. 3. The committee shall report its findings, together with its recommendations for such legislation as it deems advisable, to the Senate at the earliest practicable date, but not later than January 31, 1965.

SEC. 4. Expenses of the committee under this resolution, which shall not exceed $88,500 shall be paid from the contingent fund of the Senate upon vouchers approved by the chairman of the committee.

AUTHORIZING COMMITTEE ON INTERIOR AND INSULAR AFFAIRS TO MAKE CERTAIN INVESTIGATIONS

Mr. ANDERSON (for Mr. JACKSON), from the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs, reported the following resolution (S. Res. 255); which was referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration:

Resolved, That the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs, or any duly authorized subcommittee thereof, is authorized under sections 134(a) and 136 of the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946, as amended, and in accordance with its jurisdictions specified by rule XXV of the Standing Rules of the Senate, to examine, investigate, and make a complete study of any and all matters pertaining to Indian affairs; irrigation and reclamation; minerals, materials, and fuels; public lands; and territories and insular affairs.

SEC. 2. For the purposes of this resolution the committee, from February 1, 1964, to January 31, 1965, inclusive, is authorized (1) to make such expenditures as it deems advisable; (2) to employ upon a temporary basis, technical, clerical, and other assistants and consultants: Provided, That the minority is authorized to select one person for appointment, and the person so selected shall be appointed and his compensation shall be so fixed that his gross rate shall not be less by more than $1,600 than the highest gross rate paid to any other employee; and (3) with the prior consent of the heads of the departments or agencies concerned, and the Committee on Rules and Administration, to uti

lize the reimbursable services, information, facilities, and personnel of any of the departments or agencies of the Government.

SEC. 3. Expenses of the committee, under this resolution, which shall not exceed $105,000, shall be paid from the contingent fund of the Senate upon vouchers approved by the chairman of the committee.

THE JOHN F. KENNEDY CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS

The PRESIDENT pro tempore laid before the Senate the amendments this day received from the House of Representatives for concurrence to the text of the joint resolution (S.J. Res. 136) providing for renaming the National Cultural Center as the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, authorizing an appropriation therefor, and for other purposes, together with an amendment to the preamble.

The Senate proceeded to consider the said amendments; and

On motion by Mr. HUMPHREY, Resolved, That the Senate agree thereto.

Ordered, That the Secretary notify the House of Representatives thereof.

On motion by Mr. HUMPHREY, The motion to reconsider was laid on the table.

GERMANENESS OF DEBATE UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES

The Senate resumed the consideration of its unfinished business, viz, the resolution (S. Res. 89) providing for germaneness of debate under certain circumstances.

Pending debate,

On motion by Mr. PASTORE, and by unanimous consent,

Ordered, That the committee amendments be agreed to en bloc and that the resolution, as amended, be considered as original text for the purpose of amendment.

The resolution was further amended on the motion of Mr. PASTORE.

On motion by Mr. CLARK (for himself and Mr. SCOTT) to amend the resolution, as amended, by striking out all after the resolving clause and inserting in lieu thereof other words,

Pending debate,

On motion by Mr. HUMPHREY, and by unanimous consent,

Ordered, That when the Senate concludes its business today it adjourn until Tuesday next.

ENROLLED BILLS PRESENTED

The Secretary reported that on today he presented to the President of the United States the following enrolled bills:

S. 585. An act for the relief of Agaram K. Sreekanth;

S. 1196. An act for the relief of Mrs. Maria Nowakowski Chandler; and

S. 1524. An act for the relief of Hai Young Jung and Johnny Jung.

ADJOURNMENT

On motion by Mr. MORSE, at 4 o'clock and 3 minutes p.m.,

The Senate, under its order of today. adjourned until Tuesday next.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 14, 1964

The PRESIDENT pro tempore called the Senate to order, and Rev. O. P. Kretzman, D.D., of Valparaiso, Ind., offered prayer.

THE JOURNAL

On motion by Mr. MANSFIELD, and by unanimous consent,

The reading of the Journal of the proceeding of Friday, January 10, 1964, was dispensed with.

ATTENDANCE OF SENATORS

Mr. E. L. BARTLETT, from the State of Alaska, Mr. HIRAM L. FONG, from the State of Hawaii, Mr. J. W. FULBRIGHT, from the State of Arkansas, Mr. BARRY GOLDWATER, from the State of Arizona, Mr. BOURKE B. HICKENLOOPER, from the State of Iowa, Mrs. MAURINE B. NEUBERGER, from the State of Oregon, Mr. STUART SYMINGTON, from the State of Missouri, and Mr. STROM THURMOND, from the State of South Carolina, attended.

MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE

A message from the House of Representatives, by Mr. Hackney, one of its clerks:

Mr. President: The Speaker of the House of Representatives having signed an enrolled joint resolution, viz, Senate Joint Resolution 136, I am directed to bring the same to the Senate for the signature of its President.

ENROLLED JOINT RESOLUTION SIGNED The Secretary reported that he had examined and found truly enrolled the joint resolution (S.J. Res. 136) providing for renaming the National Cultural Center as the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, authorizing an appropriation therefor, and for other purposes,

The PRESIDENT pro tempore thereupon signed the same.

COMMITTEE AUTHORIZED TO SIT The Committee on Rules and Administration was authorized to sit today during the session of the Senate, on the request of Mr: MANSFIELD.

PRINTING AS A SENATE DOCUMENT A REPORT BY SENATOR HAYDEN ON FALLACIES AND DANGERS IN PROPOSED "LIBERTY" AMENDMENT

On motion by Mr. MANSFIELD, and by unanimous consent,

The Senate proceeded to consider the resolution (S. Res. 251) printing as a Senate document a report by Senator Carl Hayden entitled "The Fallacies and Dangers in the Proposals To Abolish the Federal Income Tax, To Dispose of All Federal Business Activities, and To Limit Treatymaking Powers by a Proposed 'Liberty' Amendment to the Constitution"; and

Resolved, That the Senate agree thereto.

PRINTING AS SENATE DOCUMENT OF REPORT ENTITLED "PERSONNEL ADMINISTRATION AND OPERATIONS OF AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT"

On motion by Mr. MANSFIELD, and by unanimous consent,

The Senate proceeded to consider the resolution (S. Res. 237) to print as a document wiht additional copies entitled "Personnel Administration and Operations of Agency for International Development"; and

Resolved, That the Senate agree thereto.

ORDER POSTPONING CONSIDERATION OF S.

2214

On motion by Mr. MANSFIELD, and by unanimous consent,

Ordered, That the unanimous consent agreement relating to the consideration of the bill (S. 2214) to amend the International Development Association Act to authorize the United States to participate in an increase in the resources of the International Development Association, be postponed until Monday next and that the unanimous-consent agreement relating to its consideration go into effect at that time.

ORDER FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 7406 On motion by Mr. HUMPHREY, and by unanimous consent,

Ordered, That upon the conclusion of the morning hour at 2 o'clock p.m. today, the Senate continue the consideration of the bill (H.R. 7406) to provide for increased participation by the United States in the Inter-American Development Bank, and for other purposes, the consideration of which was postponed to follow the conclusion of morning business today under the order of December 16, 1963.

REPORT ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE PARK, PARKWAY, AND PLAYGROUND SYSTEM OF THE NATIONAL CAPITAL

The PRESIDENT pro tempore laid before the Senate a communication from the Chairman of the National Capital Planning Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the annual report of the Commission for the development of the park, parkway, and playground system of the National Capital and its environs in nearby Maryland and Virginia, for the fiscal year 1963, which, with the accompanying papers, was referred to the Committee on the District of Columbia. REPORT ON GEORGETOWN BARGE, DOCK, ELEVATOR & RAILWAY CO.

The PRESIDENT pro tempore laid before the Senate the annual report of the operations of the Georgetown Barge, Dock, Elevator & Railway Co., for the calendar year 1963, transmitted pursuant to law; which was referred to the Committee on the District of Columbia. REPLY OF AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT TO REPORT OF COMPTROLLER GENERAL

The PRESIDENT pro tempore laid before the Senate a communication from the Director, Congressional Liaison, Agency for International Development, Department of State, transmitting a copy of a letter from the Agency to the Comptroller General of the United States relative to his report dated October 7, 1963, on inadequate controls for determining compliance by foreign governments with restrictions placed on the disposition of

agricultural commodities made available under title I, Agricultural Trade Development and Assistance Act of 1954; which, with the accompanying papers, was referred to the Committee on Government Operations.

REPORT ON IMPROPER DISPOSITION OF REFUNDS OF GROUP INSURANCE PREMIUMS BY GRUMMAN AIRCRAFT ENGINEERING CORP. The PRESIDENT pro tempore laid before the Senate a communication from the Comptroller General of the United States, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report on the improper disposition of refunds of group insurance premiums by Grumman Aircraft Engineering Corp., Bethpage, N.Y., Department of the Navy; which, with the accompanying report, was referred to the Committee on Government Operations.

REPORT ON INADEQUATE MANAGEMENT ACTION TO AVOID EXCESSIVE COSTS OF MILK PROCUREMENT BY HOSPITALS AND DOMICILIARIES, VETERANS' ADMINISTRATION

The PRESIDENT pro tempore laid before the Senate a communication from the Comptroller General of the United States, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report on the inadequate management action to avoid excessive costs of milk procurement by hospitals and domiciliaries, Veterans' Administration; which, with the accompanying report, was referred to the Committee on Government Operations.

REPORT ON INCREASED COSTS RESULTING FROM THE PROCUREMENT OF SPARE PARTS UNDER CONTRACTS FOR RELATED AERONAUTICAL EQUIPMENT

The PRESIDENT pro tempore laid before the Senate a communication from the Comptroller General of the United States, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report on increased costs resulting from the procurement of spare parts under contracts for related aeronautical equipment, Department of the Air Force; which, with the accompanying report, was referred to the Committee on Government Operations.

REPORT ON TORT CLAIMS PAID BY DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

The PRESIDENT pro tempore laid before the Senate a communication from the Administrative Assistant Attorney General, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report of the administrative tort claims paid by the Department for the fiscal year 1963; which, with the accompanying papers, was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

ADMISSION OF CERTAIN ALIENS

The PRESIDENT pro tempore laid before the Senate a communication from the Commissioner of Immigration and Naturalization Service, Department of Justice, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report stating all the facts and pertinent provisions of law in the case of certain aliens granted admission into the United States under section 212(a) (28) (I) (ii) of the Immigration and Nationality Act; which, with the accompanying papers, was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

REPORT ON ACTIVITIES OF JOINT COMMITTEE ON DEFENSE PRODUCTION

The PRESIDENT pro tempore laid before the Senate a communication from the vice chairman of the Joint Committee on Defense Production, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 13th annual report of the activities of that joint committee, with material on mobilization from departments and agencies, which was ordered to be printed with illustrations. REPORT ON DISPOSITION OF USELESS PAPERS

Mr. JOHNSTON, from the Select Committee on Papers in the Executive Departments, to whom were refered lists of papers in various departments and agencies of the Government, recommended for disposition, transmitted to the Senate by the Archivist of the United States dated January 8, 1964, submitted a report thereon.

INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND JOINT
RESOLUTIONS

Bills and joint resolutions were introduced, severally read the first and second times by unanimous consent, and referred as follows:

By Mr. HARTKE:

S. 2421. A bill to amend title II of the Social Security Act so as to provide that child's insurance benefits may be continued after age 18 in the case of children who are regularly attending high school; to the Committee on Finance.

By Mr. KEATING (for himself, Mr. DOUGLAS, Mr. ALLOTT, Mr. BENNETT, Mr. CASE, Mr. CURTIS, Mr. DOMINICK, Mr. ERVIN, Mr. LAUSCHE, and Mr. MILLER): S. 2422. A bill to amend the International Claims Settlement Act of 1949, as amended, to provide for submission of certain claims agreements to the Senate for its advice and consent; to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

By Mr. BREWSTER:

S. 2423. A bill relating to the effective date of the qualification of Sheet Metal Workers Local Union No. 122 Pension Fund as a qualified trust under section 401(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954; to the Committee on the Judiciary. By Mr. DODD:

S. 2424. A bill for the relief of Mrs. Margarida Rodrigues da Silva; to the Committee on the Judiciary.

By Mr. KEATING (for himself and
Mr. JAVITS):

S.J. Res. 144. Joint resolution for the relief of certain Yugoslav refugees; to the Committee on the Judiciary.

By Mr. HOLLAND (for himself and Mr. SMATHERS):

S.J. Res. 145. Joint resolution commemorating the golden anniversary of the Naval Air Station, Pensacola, Fla.. and authorizing the design and manufacture of a galvano in commemoration of this significant event; to the Committee on Banking and Currency.

AUTHORIZATION FOR COMMITTEE ON BANKING AND CURRENCY TO MAKE CERTAIN INVESTIGATIONS

Mr. ROBERTSON (for himself and Mr. BENNETT) submitted the following resolution (S. Res. 256); which was referred to the Committee on Banking and Currency:

Resolved, That the Committee on Banking and Currency, or any duly authorized subcommittee thereof, is authorized under sections 134(a) and 136 of the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946, as amended, and in accordance with its jurisdiction specified by rule XXV of the Standing Rules of the Senate, to examine, investigate, and make a complete study of any and all matters pertaining to

(1) banking and currency generally; (2) finanical aid to commerce and industry;

(3) deposit insurance;

(4) the Federal Reserve System, including monetary and credit policies; (5) economic stabilization, production, and mobilization;

(7) prices of commodities, rents, and services;

(8) securities and exchange regulation;

(9) credit problems of small business; and

(10) international finance through agencies within the legislative jurisdiction of the committee.

SEC. 2. For the purposes of this resolution the committee from February 1. 1964 to January 31, 1965, inclusive, is authorized (1) to make such expenditures as it deems advisable; (2) to employ upon a temporary basis, technical, clerical, and other assistants and consultants: Provided, That the minority is authorized to select one person for appointment, and the person so selected shall be appointed and his compensation shall be so fixed that his gross rate shall not be less by more than $1.600 than the highest gross rate paid to any other employee; and (3) with the prior consent of the heads of the departments or agencies concerned, and the Committee on Rules and Administration, to utilize the reimbursable services, information, facilities, and personnel of any of the departments or agencies of the Government.

SEC. 3. Expenses of the committee, under this resolution, which shall not exceed $91,000, shall be paid from the contingent fund of the Senate upon vouchers approved by the chairman of the committee.

AUTHORIZATION FOR COMMITTEE ON BANKING AND CURRENCY TO INVESTIGATE MATTERS PERTAINING TO PUBLIC AND PRIVATE HOUSING

Mr. SPARKMAN (for himself. Mr. ROBERTSON, Mr. BENNETT, and Mr. TowER) submitted the following resolution (S. Res. 257); which was referred to the Committee on Banking and Currency:

Resolved, That the Committee on Banking and Currency, or any duly authorized subcommittee thereof, is authorized under sections 134(a) and 136 of the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946, as amended, and in accordance with its jurisdiction specified by rule XXV of the Standing Rules of the Senate, to examine, investigate, and make a complete study of any and all matters pertaining to public and private housing.

SEC. 2. For the purposes of this reso

ment.

SEC. 3. The committee shall report its findings, together with its recommendstions for legislation as it deems advisable, to the Senate at the earliest practicable date, but not later than January 31, 1965.

SEC. 4. Expenses of the committee, under this resolution, which shall not exceed $115,000, shall be paid from the contingent fund of the Senate upon vouchers approved by the chairman of the committee.

TO PRINT AS A SENATE DOCUMENT MATERIAL ENTITLED "WORLD COMMUNISM—A SELECTED ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY"

Mr. EASTLAND submitted the following resolution (S. Res 258); which was referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration:

Resolved, That there shall be printed as a Senate document a comprehensive listing of source material and index of authors, designed to aid students and teachers of communism, entitled "World Communism-A Selected Annotated Bibliography."

That there shall be printed 6,000 additional copies of such Senate document, which shall be for the use of the Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate.

MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE

A message from the House of Representatives, by Mr. Hackney, one of its clerks:

Mr. President: The House of Representatives has disagreed to the amendments of the Senate to the bill (HR. 82) to amend the Merchant Marine Act, 1936, in order to provide for the reimbursement of certain vessel construction expenses; it asks a conference with the Senate on the disagreeing votes of the two Houses thereon and has appointed Mr. BONNER, Mr. ASHLEY, Mr. DOWNING, Mr. TOLLEFSON, and Mr. VAN PELT managers at the same on its part.

INCREASED PARTICIPATION BY THE UNITED STATES IN THE INTER-AMERICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK

The Senate, under its order of December 16, 1963, as modified today, resumed the consideration of the bill (H.R. 7406) to provide for increased participation by the United States in the Inter-American Development Bank, and for other purposes,

Resolved, That the bill do pass. Ordered, That the Secretary notify the House of Representatives thereof.

On motion by Mr. SALTONSTALL to reconsider the vote on the passage of the bill,

On motion of Mr. HUMPHREY, The motion to reconsider was laid on the table.

GERMANENESS OF DEBATE UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES

The Senate resumed the consideration of its unfinished business, viz, the resolution (S. Res. 89) providing for germaneness of debate under certain circumstances.

The question being on agreeing to the amendment proposed as a substitute for the resolution, as amended, heretofore proposed by Mr. CLARK (for himself and Mr. SCOTT),

On motion by Mr. MANSFIELD, and by unanimous consent,

Ordered, That when the Senate concludes its business today it adjourn. Pending debate,

ENROLLED JOINT RESOLUTION PRESENTED

The Secretary reported that on today he presented to the President of the United States the enrolled joint resolution (S.J. Res. 136) providing for renaming the National Cultural Center as the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, authorizing an appropriation therefor, and for other purposes.

ADJOURNMENT

On motion by Mr. HUMPHREY, at 5 o'clock and 41 minutes p.m.,

The Senate, under its order of today, adjourned.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 15, 1964

The PRESIDENT pro tempore called the Senate to order, and the Chaplain offered prayer.

THE JOURNAL

On motion by Mr. MANSFIELD, and by unanimous consent,

The reading of the Journal of the proceedings of Tuesday, January 14, 1964, was dispensed with.

ATTENDANCE OF SENATORS

Mr. GORDON ALLOTT, from the State of Colorado, and Mr. NORRIS COTTON, from the State of New Hampshire, attended.

MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE

A message from the House of Representatives, by Mr. Bartlett, one of its clerks:

Mr. President: The House of Representatives has passed without amendment the bill (S. 1604) to amend the provisions of the Agricultural Adjustment Act of 1938, as amended, relating to the transfer of producer rice acreage allotments.

The House has passed the bill (S. 1153) to amend the Federal Airport Act to extend the time for making grants thereunder, and for other purposes, with an amendment; it insists upon its amendment and asks a conference with the Senate on the disagreeing votes of the two Houses thereon and has appointed Mr. HARRIS, Mr. WILLIAMS, Mr. FRIEDEL, Mr. MACDONALD, Mr. JARMAN, Mr. HEMPHILL, Mr. BENNETT of Michigan, Mr. SPRINGER, Mr. DEVINE, and Mr. SIBAL managers at the same on its part.

APPROPRIATIONS FOR PROCUREMENT OF CERTAIN VESSELS AND AIRCRAFT FOR THE COAST GUARD

The PRESIDENT pro tempore laid before the Senate a communication from the Secretary of the Treasury, transmitting a draft of proposed legislation to authorize appropriations for procurement of of vessels and aircraft and construction of shore and offshore establishments for the Coast Guard; which, with the accompanying paper, was referred to the Committee on Commerce. ANNUAL REPORT OF DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA REDEVELOPMENT LAND AGENCY

The PRESIDENT pro tempore laid before the Senate a communication from the Chairman of the District of Columbia Redevelopment Land Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the annual report of the Agency for the fiscal year 1963; which, with the accompanying report, was referred to the Committee on the District of Columbia.

REPORT ON OPERATIONS OF CENTER FOR CULTURAL AND TECHNICAL INTERCHANGE BETWEEN EAST AND WEST (EAST-WEST CENTER)

The PRESIDENT pro tempore laid before the Senate a communication from the Secretary of State, transmitting, pursuant to law, a secret report on the operations of the Center for Cultural and Technical Interchange Between East and West (East-West Center), for fiscal year 1963; which, with the accompanying report, was referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

REPORT ON SETTLEMENT IN OVERPRICING CERTAIN ELECTRONIC SPARE PARTS FURNISHED DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE BY THE MAGNAVOX CO.

The PRESIDENT pro tempore laid before the Senate a communication from the Comptroller General of the United States, reporting, pursuant to law, on the settlement of a case involving the overpricing of certain electronic spare parts furnished the Department of the Air Force by the Magnavox Co., Fort Wayne, Ind.; which was referred to the Committee on Government Operations. REPORT ON OVERBUYING AND UNNECESSARY OVERHAUL COSTS RESULTING FROM FAILURE OF THE AIR FORCE TO FOLLOW NAVAL PRACTICE IN CERTAIN CASES

The PRESIDENT pro tempore laid before the Senate a communication from the Comptroller General of the United States, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report on overbuying and unnecessary overhaul costs resulting from failure of the Air Force to follow the Navy's practice of separating accessories from spare reciprocating aircraft engines, Department of the Air Force; which, with the accompanying report, was referred to the Committee on Government Operations.

PETITIONS

Mr. KEATING presented the following resolutions, which were referred as indicated:

A resolution of the board of directors, Nassau-Suffolk, N.Y., Civil Engineers, Inc., favoring an expansion of precise survey control, in areas of expanding population, and same to be established by the U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey of the Department of Commerce; to the Committee on Commerce; and

A resolution of the United Italian American Labor Council, New York, N.Y., favoring the passage of S. 108, relative to declaring Columbus Day a national holiday; to the Committee on the Judiciary.

REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON RULES AND
ADMINISTRATION

Mr. JORDAN of North Carolina, from the Committee on Rules and Administration, to whom was referred the resolution (S. Res. 249) providing additional funds for the investigation of migratory labor, reported it without amendment and submitted a report (No. 817) thereon.

INTRODUCTION OF BILLS

Bills were introduced, severally read

the first and second times by unanimous consent, and referred as follows:

By Mr. JORDAN of Idaho (for himself and Mr. CHURCH):

S. 2425. A bill to authorize the Secretary of Defense to lend certain Army. Navy, and Air Force equipment and provide certain services to the Girl Scouts of the United States of America for use at the 1965 international senior Girl Scouts roundup encampment, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Armed Services.

By Mr. JOHNSTON:

S. 2426. A bill to amend title II of the War Claims Act of 1948 to provide for the judicial review of determinations made thereunder; to the Committee on the Judiciary.

By Mr. HUMPHREY (for himself, Mr. HART, and Mr. CLARK): S. 2427. A bill to establish a Commission on Automation, Technology, and Employment; to the Committee on Labor and Public Welfare.

ADDED COAUTHORS OF SENATE JOINT
RESOLUTION

Under authority heretofore granted, the names of Mr. BIBLE, Mr. BURDICK, Mr. Moss, Mr. PELL, and Mr. RANDOLPH were added as coauthors of the joint resolution (S.J. Res. 139) proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to succession to the Presidency and Vice Presidency and to cases where the President is unable to discharge the power and duties of his office, previously introduced.

ADDITIONAL FUNDS FOR COMMITTEE ON
PUBLIC WORKS

Mr. MCNAMARA, from the Committee on Public Works, reported the following resolution (S. Res. 259); which was referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration:

Resolved, That the Committee on Public Works, or any duly authorized subcommittee thereof, is authorized under sections 134(a) and 136 of the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946, as amended, and in accordance with its jurisdictions specified by rule XXV of the Standing Rules of the Senate, to examine, investigate, and make a complete study of any and all matters pertaining to flood control, navigation, rivers and harbors, roads and highways, water pollution, public buildings, and all features of water resource development.

SEC. 2. For the purposes of this resolution the committee, from February 1, 1964, to January 31, 1965, inclusive, is authorized (1) to make such expenditures as it deems advisable; (2) to employ upon a temporary basis, technical, clerical, and other assistants and consultants: Provided, That the minority is authorized to select one person for appointment, and the person so selected shall be appointed and his compensation shall be so fixed that his gross rate shall not be less by more than $1,600 than the highest gross rate paid to any other employee; and (3) with the prior consent of the heads of the departments or agencies concerned, and the Committee on Rules and Administration, to utilize the reimbursable services,

information, facilities, and personnel of any of the departments or agencies of the Government.

SEC. 3. The committee shall report its findings, together with its recommendations for legislation as it deems advisable. to the Senate at the earliest practicable date, but not later than January 31, 1965

SEC. 4. Expenses of the committee, under this resolution, which shall not exceed $125,000, shall be paid from the contingent fund of the Senate upon vouchers approved by the chairman of the committee.

ADDRESS OF PRESIDENT OF ITALY Pursuant to announcement on January 10, 1964, on motion by Mr. MANSFIELD, at 12 o'clock and 11 minutes p.m.,

The Senate took a recess for the joint meeting in the Hall of the House of Representatives to hear an address by the President of the Republic of Italy, Hon. Antonio Segni.

Upon the conclusion of the address, the joint session was dissolved, and the Senate returned to its Chamber.

AT 1 O'CLOCK AND 6 MINUTES P.M.

rected to bring the same to the Senate for the signature of its President.

ENROLLED BILL SIGNED

The Secretary reported that he had examined and found truly enrolled the bill (H.R. 7406) to provide for increased participation by the United States in the Inter-American Development Bank, and for other purposes.

The PRESIDENT pro tempore thereupon signed the same.

ADJOURNMENT

On motion by Mr. HUMPHREY, at 2 o'clock and 59 minutes p.m.,

The Senate, under its order of today. adjourned.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 16, 1964

The PRESIDENT pro tempore called the Senate to order, and the Chaplain offered prayer.

THE JOURNAL

On motion by Mr. HUMPHREY, and by unanimous consent,

The reading of the Journal of the pro

VISIT OF MEMBERS OF CANADIAN PARLIAMENT Mr. AIKEN introduced to the Senate 24 Members of the Canadian Parliament, the delegation in attendance from Canada for the Canadian-United States Interparliament Conference held in Washington, D.C.; and

RECESS

On motion by Mr. MANSFIELD, at 1 o'clock and 23 minutes p.m.,

The Senate took a recess subject to the call of the Chair, to enable Members of the Senate to greet the Canadian delegation.

AT 1 O'CLOCK AND 29 MINUTES P.M. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. WALTERS in the chair) called the Senate to order.

ORDER FOR ADJOURNMENT UNTIL TOMORROW On motion by Mr. MANSFIELD, and by unanimous consent,

Ordered. That when the Senate concludes its business today it adjourn.

GERMANENESS OF DEBATE UNDER CERTAIN
CIRCUMSTANCES

The Senate resumed the consideration of its unfinished business, viz, the resolution (S. Res. 89) providing for germaneness of debate under certain circumstances.

The question being on agreeing to the amendment proposed as a substitute for the resolution, as amended, heretofore the resolution, as amended, heretofore proposed by Mr. CLARK (for himself and Mr. SCOTT),

MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE

A message from the House of Representatives, by Mr. Bartlett, one of its clerks:

Mr. President: The Speaker of the House of Representatives having signed an enrolled bill, viz, H.R. 7406, I am di

was dispensed with.

ATTENDANCE OF SENATOR FROM VERMONT Mr. WINSTON L. PROUTY, from the State of Vermont, attended.

MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE

A message from the House of Representatives, by Mr. Hackney, one of its clerks:

Mr. President: The House of Representatives has passed the bill (S. 1057) to promote the cause of criminal justice by providing for the representation of defendants who are financially unable to obtain an adequate defense in criminal cases in the courts of the United States, with an amendment, in which it requests the concurrence of the Senate.

The Speaker of the House having signed an enrolled bill, viz, S. 1604, I am directed to bring the same to the Senate for the signature of its President.

ENROLLED BILL SIGNED

The Secretary reported that he had examined and found truly enrolled the bill (S. 1604) to amend the provisions of the Agricultural Adjustment Act of 1938, as amended, relating to the transfer of producer rice acreage allotments. The PRESIDENT pro tempore thereupon signed the same.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

On motion by Mr. HUMPHREY, The Senate proceeded to the consideration of executive business; and after the consideration of executive business, LEGISLATIVE SESSION

The Senate resumed its legislative session.

APPROPRIATIONS FOR PEACE CORPS The PRESIDENT pro tempore laid before the Senate the following communication from the President of the United States; which, with the accompanying