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PRESIDENT JOHNSON MAKES THE RIGHT MOVE

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Approved For Release 2003/10/15 : CIA-RDP67B00446R000500120003-1 June 2, 1965 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD -APPENDIX Actual production of pulp, paper, and on another forestry front in Alabama, paperboard in 1964 rose at least 4 percent more and more new forest-based Industries over the 1963 figure. With the influx of are coming into being in the State. A new new 'industry into Alabama, this increase is plywood industry based on southern pine be- expected to be even higher by the end of gan operation last year. As is the case with this year. The added output is also expected lumber, plywood utilizes saw-timber trees. to push paper products higher, up in the list INDUSTRY AUTOMATED of items which, presently are bringing Ala- Another big factor in Alabama's forestry bama its greatest economic growth. growth has been the introduction of many The pulpwood industry planted 14 times as new automated changes in the handling and many trees in the decade of the 1950's as in treating of lumber. These technological ad- the previous 10 years, and this is now paying vances have made it possible for the home off. It is estimated that 1.1 million acres of industry to engage in domestic, and in some land has been reforested in Alabama, thus cases, export markets, which had previously insuring future generations the benefits of been the sole property of some of the other this important industry. lumber-producing States, principally in the Most of the pulpwood produced by this in- West. dustry is used within the State. It is esti- With the opening of several new inland mated that 60 percent of Alabama's pulp- river ports which not only bring the hinter- wood output is consumed at home. The land of Alabama closer to world markets, but remainder is sent chiefly to States adjacent also those at home, the State's woodland in- to Alabama. dustries are getting an additional boost. BILLION DOLLAR VALUE These new river ports provide low-cost A recent U.S. Forest Service report esti- transportation his at for the mills to the markets, mated the value of the South's annual tim- and year will bring further prosperity her harvest at more than a. billion dollars. to the inland ports woodland induwlliealso help to create This does not include the value added new markets as well as new outlts for the through manufacture. Total value of Alabama's shipments, fig- forest industries. They are also expected to ured on a yearly basis, is estimated in excess bring new plants, either using or manufac- and still growing. turing forest products, into their regions. . . n illi P , o o m P U Forestry officials estimate that Alabama's 21 million acres of woodland produce 2 billion board feet of timber each year. It is also estimated that two-thirds of Alabama's sur- face area is woodland. State forestry officials said that the quality and quantity of Alabama's timber crop is such that the State will double its output of forest products while continuing to increase timber reserves. For example, over 13,000 workers are em- ployed in the State's pulp and paper mills, with an annual payroll estimated close to $80 million. Almost 85,000 workers are em- ployed in timberland operations. Harvesting and other operations account for more than 45,000 more workers. Secondary manufac- turing and timber construction account for 25,000 more jobs. One of the promising factors in Alabama's forest growth is that new forest-based in- dustries are coming into being throughout the State. At the same time the existing ones are expanding at a greater pace than ever before. NEW MILLS BUILT By the end of 1964, well over $150 million was invested in Alabama for pulp and paper manufacturing, new paper mills, and plant expansion., Alabama's production of paper and paper- board has more than doubled over the past 12 years. The State now ranks second in the Nation in pulpwood production. Forestry officials said that because the bulk of Alabama's pulpwood is either consumed at home or in neighboring States, it is evi- dence that despite the rapid growth of the industry, paper manufacturing in Alabama still does not utilize the State's current ca- pacity for pulpwood production. It is estimated by State officials that de- mand for paper products will double by 1975, and that much of the woodpulp for these products will come from Alabama and the South. They estimate that Alabama and the South will eventually become the main sources of the Nation's total lumber supply. Rich potential lies in lumber-based enter- prises, including furniture manufacturing and a new engineering procedure for man- ufacturing giant arches and beams of glued laminated lumber and engineered wood com- ponents, such as trussed rafters. Other pine-using industries due for large expansion include naval stores, chemicals, and "forest factories," or lumber companies which make a variety of products from pine logs. The rebirth of the forestry industry is also expected to stem the flow of agricul- tural workers into the cities by providing more jobs, and better paying ones. Alabama's forestry payroll Is among the highest In the Nation, and growing every year. By the end of 1965, forestry experts believe that Alabama's woodland industries will have shown the biggest annual increase in the State's history from the standpoint of new mills, new construction, and annual output. Four-Year Congressional Term EXTENSION OF OF HON. RAY J. MADDEN OF INDIANA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES may be possible to amend the Constitution to accord 4-year terms to Members of the House of Representatives. This is a widely wished reform that the ex- perts have viewed as beyond reach. Senators have shown little appetite for a change that would enable House Members to compete for Senate seats without sacrificing the seats that they hold. The necessity of this sacrifice un- der the present system has often restrained the ambitions of Congressmen. Representative RAY MADDEN, the Indiana Democrat who is cochairman of the joint committee studying congressional reform and an unbashful enthusiast for the 4-year term, conceived a way to win Senate approval one day last winter during a discussion in the cloakroom. He proposes now to require Rep- resentatives to resign their seats if they run for the Senate during their 4-year terms. MADDEN is pressing the 4-year amendment in the long hearings on reorganization and the response to date has encouraged him. The Senators, reassured that they will not be unleashing a pack of competitors, now show some enthusiasm. The biggest remaining barrier may be the reluctance of the House Members to assume the onus of voting to ex- tend their own tenures. However, samplings of House opinion in- dicate that at least two-thirds of the Mem- bers are eager to put an end to biennial elec- tions. Most observers of congressional life support this aspiration as justified and sen- sible. All but the most entrenched Members now lead lives that only restless spirits could deem attractive. Since elections occur every other year and since politicians tend increasingly to believe they do their most effective politicking in the off-years, the House is now like a ship on which most of the crew must work con- stantly at the pumps. There is little time for sailing on such a ship and few find time for thoughtful legislating in the frenetic atmos- phere of the present House. In the last century, when Congress sat usually for less than half a year, only Mem- bers with private means brought their wives to Washington and the rest lodged impa- tiently in boarding houses. George F. Hoar. of Worcester, wrote in 1890 after 20 years in Congress' that he had never managed to afford a house in Washington and that he and his wife had lived a good deal of the time "in a Wednesday, June 2, 1985 fashion to which no mechanic earning $2 a day would subject his household." Mr. MADDEN. Mr. Speaker, during Some members still stay in hotels and our hearings of the Joint Committee on leave their wives at home, but the length of the Organization of the Congress a great the sessions has encouraged most Congress- number of constructive recommends- men to establish residence in Washington. There were 314 Members who listed homes or tions have been made by Members of the apartments as their addresses in the 1964 House and Senate. Many Members of Social list of Washington. the House have endorsed the long-de- As the Washington life has improved for layed proposal to extend the terms of Members of the House, the challenge of re- Members of the House from 2 to 4 years. election has become more rugged. The for- Over the years, I have received nu- Inidable costs of campaigning which run as merous inquiries from my constituents high as $50,000 in an urban district, and the prolongation of the campaigns, which now in the First Congressional District of In- require all the time that can be spared for diana asking why the House Members them, have combined to create a biennial must be candidates for reelection every ordeal. 2 years when almost all of the officials- The historical basis for the 2-year terms Federal, State, county, city, and town- was a shadowy fear of legislative tyranny in ship-have had their terms extended to the Constitutional Convention James Madi- a Period of 4 or more years. son anticipated the inconvenience to the The following editorial by Charles Representatives and warned that they would be districted from their duties by their wari- Bartlett in last night's Evening Star ness of rivals. A 3-year term was approved brings out some further comments re- in committee but subsequently shortened by garding the advisability of Congress tak- the delegates from seven States who insisted ing action on this much-needed change that the people like frequent elections. in the terms for Members of the House The taste of the people for frequent elec- of Representatives: tions has not been affirmed by their low IMPROVING THE LOT OF CONGRESSMEN turnout in the off years, when the Presi- B Charles Bartlett) dency is not at stake, or by the fact that y only 13 States now restrict their Governors Three weeks of hearings on congressional to 2-year terms. The tenure in most local reform have surprisingly indicated that it and county offices is being lengthened from Approved For Release 2003/10/15 : CIA-RDP67B00446R000500120003-1 A2814 Approved For Release 2003/10/15 CIA-RDP67B00446R000500120003-1 CONGO ESSIONAI, RECORD APPENDIX June 2, 1965 2 to 4 years. These are signs that the people like frequent elections less than they like good government. The off-years elections are chiefly valuable as weathervanes of, public sentiment on na- tional issues. This would not be lost in the amendment proposing that halt the. House 1l&embers be required to run every 2 years. These- elections, added to the professional pofls the telephone calls, and the letters, should keep the Government .in touch with the voters. .9 career in tI a IBQuse Is most practical now fora gvho relish the pursuit of votes and live easily with the pressure groups, that ij1lance campagns. It seems possible that ihe.llstion could be better served by legisla- fQrs glven an opportunity to develop broader degree to the lives of the people they rs resent Governments makes all this possible. So decided: on the need for action and then 1l)ng as gambling is illegal, it will work taken such action, had the United States sat against, and not for, the people. The back and waited upon its advice and consent. governments that team up to keep Maybe these critics would have felt better 9&mbling under the rug and out of the had Pre'si:dent Johnson waited to make sure slilight are fullfledged partners in the the Conirnies were, in fact, the threat. That is, unth the new government had signed a dirt that ensues. trade agreement with the Soviet Union and I ask the Members of Congress to look Russian technicians had begun arriving. at the relationship between crime and Then ;perhaps the new Dominican govern- gambling, and to ignore the bleats, of the ment could have been palsy with Cuba and v'buiided lobbyists of the syndicate- this Nation would know for sure. bluenose alliance who hate the truth. We it's fortunate that the United States did t feel sho. reed a national lottery in America to no The Dominican st is n s ho. still be stake the Ineradicable gambling instinct debated. . in toe o councils of the OAS, A, but is work for the national good and not the because: beO t our quick Of our quick action that there is national dctrimeFit anything left to debate. Federal Government and Rhode Island z_ . 'Partners in Crime, and Vice EXTENSION OF REMARKS HON. PAUL A. FINO ' 0!' niW YORK IN T99-DOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Wednesday June 2 1965 , hove shown to the American people that Mr. FINO. Mr. Speaker, today I would we intend to protect freedom. not only like to bring to the attention of the where free people are threatened at dis- Members of this House the unhappy col- tidices throughout the world, but par- laboratiorl of the Federal. Government titularly when there is a threat In our i3id the State of Rhode Island in pro- own backyard. mOting the physical and financial well- Y have applauded the President's ac- being of the underworld. tins in Vietnam and the Dominican Re , I refer to the 17th century morality of public on prior occasions because I felt he the Federal and Rhode Island official- h: ,d taken the proper steps at the proper doors who refuse to dgcQntaminate file- tune. AN Americans are grateful for this gal" gambling by controlling it and guak.- strong and speedy action to preserve lug gambling revenues work public good freedom around the world. ratlxer than mob mischief. It is common An editorial in the May 27, 1965, Jack- knowledge that gambling profits finance sciiville, Fla., Journal, written by Rex every loathsome form of crime and vice E+imondson, praises President Johnson's known to man. This will be true so long decision to move troops into the Domini- as gambling is both illegal and wide- can Republic when our citizens in that spread The paragons of public virtue ccnntry were threatened, and when there Who merely sweep. gambling under, a wits. fear of, a Communist takeover. I social carpet of. illegality rather than at- ccmmend the editorial to the House and tempt to deal with it constructively are to the country. limited partners in every vice they help (From the Jacksonville (Fla.) Journal, perpetuate. May 27, 19651 Rhode Island, Mr. Speaker, is a hot- Tat RIGHT MovE bed of gambling that would be harmless Some semblance of normality appears to if it were Government-regulated. But as have returned to the Dominican Republic, it is, the Rhode Islander's fun money is but It will be a long and frustrating period of the syndicate's gun money. Nor is Rhode adjustment if those people are to establish Island gambling a smalltime operation. a government that can live within the frame- Rhode Island is a. small State, but it has wcrk of the Latin American nations. more illegal bounce to the ounce than 'With the crisis sputtering to an end, at least as far as the shooting is concerned, States many times its size. Priieident Johnson still has the problem of Last year, the parimutuel betting In wt.en to withdraw American troops,. amid the Rhode Island canoe to $106 million. 'The cis mor of second guessing that he acted real loot, however, turns on illegal gam- wrong in sending them there in the first filing, Testimony .before the McClellan plece- committee . pegged. national off-track the question persists, was there really any gambling at $50 billion annually. Other da:zger of a Communist takeover in the Do- minican Republic? The New York Times testimony indicated that off-track betting ohiierved that since U.S. troops had Inter- accounts' for only some 42 percent of ille- veiled, "no one any longer will be able to gal gambling. This would "put, yearly prove or disprove the thesis that a rebel vie- illegal gambling in the United States at tolt?would have brought a Communist gov- $120,billionor thereabouts. On a popu- err.fnent to Santo Domingo." lation basis, Rhode Island would have Mill others decry the great diplomatic about $600 million of this total. The damage done the good-neighbor policy and crime rings get to keep about 10 percent coisrept of inter-American cooperation and or HON. H. R. GROSS of IOwYA IN TIIE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Wednesday, June 2, 1965 Mr. GIROSS. Mr. Speaker, I wish to call attention to the article "The John- sons and the FCC" in the Washington Star of June 1, 1965. The facts relative to the television holdings of the Johnson family and the decisions pending before the Federal Communications Commission that may influence the future value of those hold- ings are important for examination by Congress and the public. The Picture of the Johnson admin- istration's FCC struggling with decisions involving the Johnson family's television interests demonstrates that the ethics code signed by L.B.J. Is a sham. It also dramatizes that the so-called trust that is. now alleged to control the Johnson television interests is a farce when it comes to actual applications. Even the cute Abe Fortas manipula- tion of changing the name from "The L.B.J. Co." to "Texas Broadcasting" has not fooled anyone and least of all the members of the FCC. They know that the largest stockholder listed as "Claudia T. Johnson" is none other than Mrs. Johnson; wife of the President. They know that it is the President who will make the decisions on whether they are reappointed or dropped from the FCC. This whole setup makes a mockery of the Johnson code of ethics which warns all executive branch officials to "avoid any actions which might result in, or create the appearance of giving prefer- ential treatment to any -organization or person." All indications are that business is booming. for the Johnson television in- terests. : News stories and magazine arti- cles indicate it is booming as much as business at the Abe Fortas law firm and at Bobby Baker's Serv-U Vending Co. The article follows: THE JOHNSONS ANDTHE FCC (By Walter Pincus) equality. The license renewal a I of this money as profit. pp applications the .fi e truth is that the Dominican revolution Texas "Broadcasting Corp. illustrates how By keeping gambling illegal, the un- wo.Ad have long been over before the Or- deeply the Johnson--owned radio and televi- hgly partnership of the Federal and State gaitIzation of American $tates could have slop stations are involved. in controversial Approved For Release 2003/10/15 : CIA-RDP67B00446R000500120003-1 What Ethics? EXTENSION OF REMARKS HON. CHARLES E.. BENNETT l TII1 ROUSE_OF REPRESENTATIVES Wednesday, June 2, 1965 II. BENNETT. ^Mr."Speaker, the re - amt events in the Dominican Republic Approved For Release 2003/10/15 : CIA-RDP67B00446R000500120003-1 June 2, 1965 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD HOUSE their children through college, In addition, of course, the youngster can be asked to as- sume some form of long-term debt. I favor the tax credit approach because it permits the parent the privilege of choos- ing either a State supported institution ar a private institution. This in turn will mean that taxpayers in general will not have to pay the millions of dollars needed to build or expand State uni- versities and colleges while underutilizing private college facilities. There are numerous other benefits I'm sure-but this short note gives one aspect of the benefits of the tax credit approach. Sincerely yours, EDWARD S. GORDON, Associate Dean. OHIO WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY, Delaware, Ohio, May 20, 1965. The Honorable ALBERT H. QEIE, Chairman, House Republican Task Force on Education, U.S. House of Representatives, Washington, D.C. DEAR CONGRESSMAN QUIE: In response to yourl etter of May 17, I would like to state that I do favor a concept of tax credits for higher education. Although I may not be familiar with all of the implications, I do feel that this assist- ance would give a substantial relief to par- ents who are forced to pay the currently high costs of higher education and that it would encourage contributions from others to sup- port the higher education. It seems to me that this might be an effec- tive way to give Federal support to educa- tion without invoking the dangers of con- trol or imperiling the basic concept of the separation of church and state. Sincerely yours, ELDEN T. SMITH, President. Mr. ALBERT H. QoIE, Chairman, House Republican Task Force on Education, U.S. House of Representa- tives, Washington, D.C. DEAR MR. QUIE: Absence from the city has prevented me from making a more prompt reply to your inquiry of May 17 asking for my views on possible legislation authorizing tax credits for higher education. I trust that this reply will reach you in time to be of some use in your prospective hearings on May 24. May I first attest to my interest in the promotion of higher education. I am a trustee and a member of the finance commit- tee of a small independent college, and 'a member of advisory councils to three major universities. I am a former college teacher. For the last 25 years, I have also been an avid recruiter of the products of our col- leges-first for Federal Government service, and later for business. I am, therefore, ex- tremely interested that the products of our colleges and universities shall be of high quality and that no one has a capacity and interest to become a highly qualified col- lege graduate should be denied the oppor- tunity by reason of his economic circum- stances. At the same time, I do entertain very great reservations about such proposals as have come to my attention for adding a tax credit to our income tax laws. There may be many variations, but the one with which I am most h c fled Ribicoff tax credit - a t of $35,000 annually could receive up to about $225 in tax credit, but such a family is in that group that needs the least help. There is an equally dangerous but more subtle aspect of the tax credit proposal. Proponents of the bill, as I understand it, have inferred that institutions also will bene- fit through opportunities to raise tuitions. If this actions does occur, and it no doubt will if the bill is passed, the tax credit plan would fail not only to aid students from low-income families, it would actually add to their burdens in seeking higher education. If my conclusion Is correct, then the enact- ment of a tax credit plan would not be in harmony with the goal you set forth in your letter of May 17, 1965. For your benefit I am attaching a brochure that has been prepared by the National As- sociation of State Universities and Land- Grant Colleges. From my personal point of view this brochure sets forth in succinct lan- guage what I believe to be the essence of the tax credit route. ' Finally, I doubt seriously if an investment of $19/:Lo billion annually in aid to higher education can produce the best results through a tax credit approach. I have every confidence that our Congress, in its deliberations as to the best methods to assist higher education, will find a way to broaden opportunities for able young people to go to college, rather than merely settling on a plan that will provide subsidy to those already fortunate enough to attend college without such assistance. e so familiar is bill. I am opposed to the principles em- I appreciate very much receiving your let- bodied In that bill for three principle rea- ter of May 17 and, while my views that have sons: been set forth above may not square with 1. It would be unwise tax policy to enact the kinds of information you are seeking, I any such credit. know you would want me to express my 2. In the proposed form it would be unfair _ personal convictions, my professional com- and unacceptable in any event since it in mitments, and my honest opinion on a mat- effect would steepen the tax progression ter as critical as this one is. through diminution (even complete elimina- Very sincerely yours, tion) of the credit because of income size. NovicE G. FAWCETT, 3. It would give little relief to those unable president, the Ohio State University. financially to provide college training. Mr. QUIE. Mr. Speaker, will the gen- Very truly yours, tleman yield? LEROY D. STINEBOWER. Mr. SMITH of New York. I yield to THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY, the gentleman. Columbus, Ohio, May 19,1965. Mr. QUIE. Mr. Speaker, I want to The Honorable ALBERT H. QUIE, take this time to commend the gentleman Chairman, House Republican Task Force on from New York on the good work he is Education, U.S. House of Representa- doing on the Republican task force on tives, House Office Building, Washington. , D.C. education. I am very pleased that you DEAR CONGRESSMAN QoIE: In responding to would take the time from your duties to your letter of May 17, 1965, let me say that serve on this subcommittee. I have seen almost all of us in higher education would not only the tremendous interest but the agree with your conviction that individuals insight you have on educational prob- ought to be able to obtain advanced educe- lems, It has been a great help to us to MOUNT ALOYSIUS JUNIOR COLLEGE, _ Cresson, Pa., May 20,1965. ALBERT H. QUrs, Chairman, House Republican Task Force on Education, U.S. House of Representa- tives, Washington, D.C. DEAR MR. QoIE: Thank you for your no- tice pertaining to the proposed legislation concerning aid to offset the increasing cost of higher education via the tax credit ap- proach. I am indeed in favor of such an arrange- ment and hope that it will become avail- able soon. Such legislation is highly ap- propriate in this area which lies in a low economic stratum. With every good wish for the success of the work there, I am Very sincerely yours, Sister MARY DE SALES, R.S.M. KENYON COLLEGE, Gambier, Ohio, May 20, 1965. The Honorable ALBERT H. Qum, House of Representatives, Washington, D.C. DEAR MR. QUra: Yes, you may certainly list 'me as a long-time supporter favoring tax credits for the expense of attending col- leges. I .shall not attempt to "brief" the case here; but I am convinced first, that tax credits represent the most effective equali- zation of support as between publicly sup- ported institutions and private colleges; sec- ond, that each and every so called "private" institution serves the public no less vitally than a "public" institution; and last, that we have a vital and compelling need to pre- serve a balance between both private and public universities and colleges. Toward this end, I see no more fundamental approach than that of tax credit. I wish that I could attend the hearing on May 24; but the short notice prevents this. Sincerely, F. EDWARD LUND. tion without excessive financial sacrifice. have you working on these problems in Additionally, I believe you would get strong the field of education and working to- effect in support of your position to the effect that such a goal should be attained ward a solution in an effort to meet the without in any way weakening our excellent problems that confront us throughout system of higher education. Suggested ways the country. Not only those of us on the to accomplish this end have been introduced Republican side, but all of the Members from time to time in testimony provided by of Congress and the country at large can representatives of the National Association be happy that the gentleman from New of State Universities and Land-Grant caul- York is working with us in this effort to loges. Briefly stated, my own personal point of try to solve these problems. view can be summarized about as follows: Mr. SMITH of New York. I thank the I believe there is considerable public mis- gentleman. - - understanding of the tax credit approach. Mr. MONAGAN. - Mr. Speaker, - al- With anything more than a cursory study of though I cannot say that I agree with all thax crtdplan one sees rather easily, o the philosophical implications of the thi nkk, that t this bill will provide de almost y no t will help for those who need it most. Let me statement which the gentleman from illustrate: New York has made, nevertheless I do A taxi driver who is attempting desperately want to say a word of welcome to him as to provide his four children with educational he completes his maiden speech to the advantages that he was never able to enjoy House. would find no relief in this measure. Sim- The gentleman and I were classmates taxes and, large at Dartmouth as members of the class of or no that Federal with his fae millyy he paays s little reveals fa therefore, cannot benefit from a tax credit. 1933 and we have maintained a friend- On the other hand a family with an income ship over the years since our graduation. No. 99-20 Approved For Release 2003/10/15 : CIA-RDP67B00446R000500120003-1 Approved For Release' 2003/10/15 : CIA-RDP67B00446R000500120003-1 11924 COPGRESSIQNAL RECORD - HOUSE June 2, 1965 We also had one other experience in I cannot understand the cry that we put [Mr. PATMAN addressed the House. common. We both at different times for fn far too many men. An airport, several His remarks will appear hereafter in the a goodly span of years held the post of aides of corridor and a safety sector with a Appendix.] secretary of our college class. tong perimeter require thousands of soldiers I therefore welcome him as an old ;>

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