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ment as follows: In lieu of the sum proposed by said amendment insert $2,000; and the Senate agree to the same.

Amendment numbered 8: That the House recede from its disagreement to the amendment of the Senate numbered 8, and agree to the same with an amendment as follows: In lieu of the sum proposed by said amendment insert $650,000; and the Senate agree to the same.

Amendment numbered 10: That the House recede from its dsagreement to the amendment of the Senate numbered 10, and agree to the same with an amendment as follows: In lieu of the sum proposed by said amendment insert $4,000,000; and the Senate agree to the

same.

Amendment numbered 13: That the House recede from its disagreement to the amendment of the Senate numbered 13, and agree to the same with an amendment as follows: In lieu of the sum proposed by said amendment insert $25,705,000; and the Senate agree to the

same.

Amendment numbered 14: That the House recede from its disagreement to the amendment of the Senate numbered 14, and agree to the same with an amendment as follows: In lieu of the sum proposed by said amendment insert $1,568,750; and the Senate agreed to the

same.

Amendment numbered 27: That the House recede from its disagreement to the amendment of the Senate numbered 27, and agree to the same with an amendment as follows: In lieu of the sum proposed by said amendment insert $22,085,000; and the Senate agree to the same.

Amendment numbered 28: That the House recede from its disagreement to the amendment of the Senate numbered 28, and agree to the same with an amendment as follows: In lieu of the sum proposed by said amendment insert $3,785,000; and the Senate agree to the

same.

Amendment numbered 29: That the House recede from its disagreement to the amendment of the Senate numbered 29, and agree to the same with an amendment as follows: In lieu of the sum proposed by said amendment insert $1,292,940; and the Senate agree to the

same.

Amendment numbered 30: That the House recede from its disagreement to the amendment of the Senate numbered 31, and agree to the same with an amendment as follows: In lieu of the sum proposed by said amendment insert $2,125,000; and the Senate agree to the

same.

Amendment numbered 31: That the House recede from its disagreement to the amendment of the Senate numbered 37, and agree to the same with an amendment as follows: In lieu of the sum proposed by said amendment insert $3,300,000; and the Senate agree to the

same.

Amendment numbered 32: That the House recede from its disagreement to the amendment of the Senate numbered 32, and agree to the same with an agreement as follows: In lieu of the sum

proposed by said amendment insert $102,557,300; and the Senate agree to the

same.

Amendment numbered 36: That the House recede from its disagreement to the amendment of the Senate numbered 36, and agree to the same with an amendment as follows: In lieu of the sum proposed by said amendment insert $7,185,848; and the Senate agree to the

same.

Amendment numbered 37: That the House recede from its disagreement to the amendment of the Senate numbered 37, and agree to the same with an amendment as follows: In lieu of the sum proposed by said amendment insert $30,000; and the Senate agree to the same.

The committee of conference report in disagreement amendment numbered 22. LYNDON B. JOHNSON, ALLEN J. ELLENDER, CARL HAYDEN,

STYLES BRIDGES,

LEVERETT SALTONSTALL,

BOURKE B. HICKENLOOPER,

Managers on the Part of the Senate.
JOHN J. ROONEY,
R. L. F. SIKES,

CLARENCE CANNON,
FRANK T. Bow,

JOHN TABER,

Managers on the Part of the House.

The Senate proceeded to consider the said report; and

Resolved, That the Senate agree thereto.

Ordered, That the Secretary notify the House of Reresentatives thereof. TIME FOR MEETING OF SENATE ON TOMORROW

On motion by Mr. JOHNSON of Texas, and by unanimous consent, Ordered, That when the Senate conIcludes its business today it be to meet at 11 o'clock a.m. tomorrow.

WABASH BASIN INTERAGENCY WATER
RESOURCES COMMISSION

On motion by Mr. JOHNSON of

Texas,
The Senate proceeded to consider the
bill (S. 3625) to establish a Wabash
Basin Interagency Water Resources
Commission.

On motion by Mr. JOHNSON of Texas, and by unanimous consent,

Ordered, That, effective on Thursday, August 25, 1960, at the conclusion of the call of the calendar, during the further consideration of the pending bill, debate on any amendment, motion, or appeal, except a motion to lay on the table, shall be limited to 30 minutes, to be equally divided and controlled by the mover of any such amendment or motion and the majority leader: Provided, That in the event the majority leader is in favor of any such amendment or motion, the time in opposition thereto shall be controlled by the minority leader or some Senator designated by him: Provided further, That no amendment that is not germane to the provisions of the said bill shall be received.

Ordered further, That on the question of the final passage of the said bill debate

shall be limited to 1 hour, to be equally divided and controlled, respectively, by the majority and minority leaders: Provided, That the said leaders, or either of them, may, from the time under their control on the passage of the said bill, allot additional time to any Senator during the consideration of any amendment, motion, or appeal.

ORDER FOR CONSIDERATION OF UNOBJECTED BILLS ON CALENDAR

On motion by Mr. JOHNSON of Texas, and by unanimous consent,

Ordered, That the calendar be called tomorrow for the consideration of bills to which there is no objection, beginning with Order No. 1911.

RECESS

On motion by Mr. JOHNSON of Texas, at 5 o'clock and 5 minutes p.m.,

The Senate, under its order of today, took a recess until 11 o'clock a.m. tomorrow.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 25, 1960 (Legislative day of Wednesday, August 24, 1960)

Mr. RUSSELL B. LONG, from the State of Louisiana, called the Senate to order at 11 o'clock a.m., and the Chaplain offered prayer.

APPOINTMENT OF ACTING PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE

The Secretary read the following communication from the President pro tempore:

U. S. SENATE,

PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE, Washington, D.C., August 25, 1960. To the Senate:

Being temporarily absent from the Senate, I appoint Hon. RUSSELL B. LONG, a Senator from the State of Louisiana, to perform the duties of the Chair during my absence.

CARL HAYDEN, President pro tempore. Mr. LONG of Louisiana thereupon took the chair.

THE JOURNAL

On motion by Mr. JOHNSON of Texas, and by unanimous consent, The Journal of the proceedings of Wednesday, August 24, 1960, was approved.

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 joint resolution (S.J. Res. 170) to authorize the participation in an international convention of representative citizens from the North Atlantic Treaty nations to examine how greater political and economic cooperation among their peoples may be promoted, to provide for the appointment of U.S. delegates to such convention, and for other purposes.

The House has disagreed to the amendments of the Senate to the bill (H.R. 12619) making appropriations for

mutual security and related agencies for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1961, and for other purposes; it agrees to the conference asked by the Senate on the disagreeing votes of the two Houses thereon and has appointed Mr. PASSMAN, Mr. GARY, Mr. CANNON, Mr. TABER, and Mr. FORD managers at the same on its part.

AGREEMENTS

CONCLUDED UNDER AGRICULTURAL TRADE DEVELOPMENT AND ASSISTANCE ACT

The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore laid before the Senate a communication from the Administrator of the Foreign Agricultural Service, Department of Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant to law, reports concerning agreements entered into during July 1960 with Poland, Iran, and India, also copies of the supplemental agreement with Vietnam, under title I of the Agricultural Trade Development and Assistance Act of 1954; which, with the accompanying papers, were referred to the Committee on Agriculture and Forestry.

SUSPENSION OF DEPORTATION OF ALIENSWITHDRAWAL OF NAME

The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore laid before the Senate a communication from the Commissioner of Immigration and Naturalization Service, Department of Justice, withdrawing a name from a report of aliens whose deportation had been suspended, heretofore transmitted by him to the Senate; which, with the accompanying papers, was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

USELESS PAPERS IN GOVERNMENT AGENCIES AND DEPARTMENTS

The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore laid before the Senate a communication from the Administrator of General Services Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report of the Acting Archivist of the United States on lists of papers in various departments and agencies of the Government, recommended for disposition, which appear to have no permanent value or historical interest; which, with the accompanying papers, was referred to a Joint Select Committee on the Disposition of Papers in the Executive Departments; and

The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore appointed Mr. JOHNSTON of South Carolina and Mr. CARLSON as members of the committee on the part of the Senate.

Ordered, That the Secretary notify the House of Representatives thereof. REPORTS OF DIRECTOR OF THE BUREAU OF THE BUDGET ON THE REAPPORTION MENT OF APPROPRIATIONS

The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore laid before the Senate two communications from the Director of the Bureau of the Budget, transmitting, pursuant to law, reports on the reapportionments of appropriations which indicate a necessity for supplemental estimates of apportionments for the fiscal year 1961; which, with the accompanying papers, was referred to the Committee on Appropriations, as follows:

Maintenance and operation of supply depots, Veterans' Administration; and

Inpatient care, Veterans' Administration.

OVEROBLIGATION OF APPROPRIATIONS IN EXCESS OF APPROVED APPORTION MENTS

The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore laid before the Senate a communication from the Assistant Secretary of Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant to law, reports of four violations by incurring obligations in excess of approved apportionments of appropriations for the Forest Service of the Department of Agriculture in the fiscal year 1960; which, with the accompanying papers, was referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

REPAIR AND REHABILITATION OF CERTAIN BERTHING PIERS FOR THE U.S. NAVY

The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore laid before the Senate a communication from the Assistant Secretary of Defense, transmitting, pursuant to law, a request for approval to proceed with projects for repair and rehabilitation of berthing piers and installation of dockside utilities at U.S. Naval Reserve Training Centers, Everett, Wash., and Jersey City and Perth Amboy, N.J., and U.S. Coast Guard Station, Atlantic City, N.J.; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services.

PROPOSED DONATION OF NAVY MATERIAL The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore laid before the Senate a communication from the Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Material), transmitting, pursuant to law, a report of a proposed donation of naval boat under section 1 of the act of August 7, 1946; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services.

REPORT OF PROPOSED DISPOSITION OF LOWGRADE VANADIUM ORE

The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore laid before the Senate a communication from the Administrator of General Services Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report on the proposed disposition of approximately 4,310 short tons of low-grade vanadium ore, approximately 2,950 short tons of lead vanadate concentrates, and approximately 35,350 pounds of subgrade fused vanadium oxide (pentoxide) now held in the national stockpile; which, with the accompanying paper, was referred to the Committee on Armed Services.

REPORT OF PROPOSED DISPOSITION OF
QUININE

The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore laid before the Senate a communication from the Administrator of the General Services Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report of the proposed disposition of approximately 13,860,000 ounces of quinine now held in the national stockpile; which, with the accompanying paper, was referred to the Committee on Armed Services. REVIEW OF VOLUNTARY AGREEMENTS AND PROGRAMS UNDER DEFENSE PRODUCTION ACT OF 1950

The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore laid before the Senate a communication from the Attorney General of the

United States, transmitting, pursuant to law, a quarterly report as of August 9, 1960, of the survey of Defense petroleum procurement of the Defense Production Act of 1950 and a continuing review of the outstanding voluntary agreements and programs under the act; which, with the accompanying report, was referred to the Committee on Banking and Currency.

AMENDMENT OF SUGAR ACT

The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore laid before the Senate a communication from the Secretary of Agriculture, transmitting a draft of proposed legislation to amend and extend the provisions of the Sugar Act of 1948; which, with the accompanying paper, was referred to the Committee on Finance.

GIFTS AND BEQUESTS FOR THE UNITED NATIONS EDUCATIONAL, SCIENTIFIC, AND CULTURAL ORGANIZATIONS

The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore laid before the Senate a communication from the Acting Secretary of State, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report of the gifts and bequests received and accepted by the U.S. National Commission for the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization for the fiscal year 1960; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

REPORT OF AUDIT OF CHECK PAYMENT OFFICE OF THE TREASURER OF THE UNITED STATES

The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore laid before the Senate a communication from the Comptroller General of the United States, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report of the audit of check payment and reconciliation functions, Office of the Treasurer of the United States, Treasury Department, December 1959; which, with the accompanying report, was referred to the Committee on Government Operations.

MEMORIAL

The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore laid before the Senate a memorial of the Junior Chamber of Commerce, Houston, Tex., remonstrating against the adoption of Senate Resolution 94, relating to the recognition of the International Court of Justice in certain disputes; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

REPORTS OF COMMITTEES

Mr. BYRD of Virginia, by unanimous consent, from the Committee on Finance, to whom were referred the following bills, reported them each without amendment and submitted reports thereon, as follows:

H.R. 4384. An act to amend paragraph 1774 of the Tariff Act of 1930 with respect to the importation of certain articles for religious purposes (Rept. No. 1911);

H.R. 10841. An act to amend the Tariff Act of 1930 to place bamboo pipe stems on the free list (Rept. No. 1912); and

H.R. 12659. An act to suspend for a temporary period the import duty on heptanoic acid (Rept. No. 1913).

Mr. BYRD of Virginia, by unanimous consent, from the Committee on Finance,

to whom was referred the bill (H.R. 11573) to provide for the free entry of an electron microscope for the use of William Marsh Rice University of Houston, Tex., and an electron microscope for the use of the University of Colorado Medical Center, Denver, Colo., reported it with amendments and submitted a report (No. 1914) thereon.

Mr. MURRAY, by unanimous consent, from the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs, to whom was referred the bill (S. 3830) to provide for the establishment of the Roger Williams National Monument, reported it without amendment and submitted a report (No. 1917) thereon.

INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND A JOINT
RESOLUTION

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

By Mr. CHAVEZ (by request):

S. 3886. A bill to authorize the making and enforcement of regulations at water supply projects in the District of Columbia and environs, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Public Works. By Mr. HUMPHREY:

S. 3887. A bill for the establishment of a Commission on Science and Technology; to the Committee on Government Operations.

By Mr. BYRD of West Virginia: S. 3888. A bill for the relief of Dr. Alberto Gagan Capinpin; to the Committee on the Judiciary.

By Mr. ANDERSON:

S. 3889. A bill amending section 809 (g) of the National Housing Act, providing for insurance of certain mortagages; to the Committee on Banking and Currency.

By Mr. KEATING:

S.J. Res. 221. Joint resolution authorizing and requesting the President to set aside October 4, 1960, as Western Hemisphere Day; to the Committee on the Judiciary.

AMENDMENT OF RULE RELATING TO PREVIOUS QUESTION IN DEBATE

Mr. CLARK, by unanimous consent, submitted the following resolution (S. Res. 372); which was referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration:

Resolved, That rule XII of the Standing Rules of the Senate (relating to voting) is amended by adding at the end thereof the following paragraph:

"4. Whenever any measure, motion or other matter pending before the Senate has received consideration for a total of not less than fifteen hours, any Senator may move the previous question with respect thereto. When such a motion is made and seconded, and a quorum is present, it shall be submitted immediately to the Senate by the Presiding Officer, and shall be determined without debate by yea-and-nay vote. A previous question may be asked and ordered with respect to one or more pending measures, motions or matters, and may embrace one or more pending amendments to any pending measure, motion or matter described therein and the passage or rejection of the pending bill or resolution.

If the previous question is so ordered as to any measure, motion, or matter, that measure, motion or matter shall be presented immediately to the Senate for determination. One hour of debate, equally divided between opponents and proponents, shall be allowed on any measure, motion or matter, other than the passage or rejection of the bill or resolution on which the previous question has been ordered, and four hours of debate, divided in the same manner, shall be allowed on the passage or rejection of the bill or resolution covered by such order."

AMENDMENT OF SENATE RESOLUTION 155, 86TH CONGRESS, 1ST SESSION Mr. MCCLELLAN, by unanimous consent, submitted the following resolution (S. Res. 373):

Resolved, That S. Res. 155, Eightysixth Congress, first session, agreed to August 21, 1959, is amended by striking out the amount $4,500 in line 1 and inserting in lieu thereof the amount $8,500.

The Senate proceeded to consider the said resolution; and

Resolved, That the Senate agree thereto.

STUDY OF USES OF GOVERNMENT-LICENSED MEDIA FOR DISSEMINATION OF POLITICAL OPINIONS, NEWS, AND SO FORTH

Mr. MAGNUSON, by unanimous consent, from the Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce, reported the following resolution (S. Res. 374); which was referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration:

Resolved, That S. Res. 305, agreed to June 14, 1960, authorizing the Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce to undertake a study of the uses of Government-licensed media for the dissemination of political opinions, news, and advertising, is amended on page 3, line 13, by striking out "$35,000" and inserting in lieu thereof "$185,000".

GRANTS FOR GRADUATE TRAINING IN PUBLIC

HEALTH

The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore laid before the Senate the message heretofore received from the House of Representatives, announcing its disagreement to the amendment of the Senate to the bill (H.R. 6871) to amend title III of the Public Health Service Act, to authorize project grants for graduate training in public health, and for other purposes, and asking a conference with the Senate thereon.

On motion of Mr. HILL, Resolved, That the Senate insist upon its amendment to the said bill, disagreed to by the House of Representatives, and agree to the conference asked by the House on the disagreeing votes of the two Houses thereon.

Ordered, That the conferees on the part of the Senate be appointed by the Acting President pro tempore; and

The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore appointed Mr. HILL, Mr. YARBOROUGH, Mr. WILLIAMS of New Jersey, Mr. JAVITS, and Mr. CASE of New Jersey.

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

CONSIDERATION OF UNOBJECTED BILLS

Under the order of yesterday, the Senate proceeded to the consideration of bills on the calendar to which there was no objection.

The following bills and joint resolution were thereupon considered; and no amendment was made:

H.R. 900. An act to validate certain overpayments inadvertently made by the United States to several of the States and to relieve certifying and disbursing officers from liability thereon;

H.R. 2178. An act to authorize the Secretary of the Army to make certain changes in the road at the Whites Branch, Grapevine Reservoir, Tex.;

H.R. 9377. An act to provide for the protection of forest cover for reservoir areas under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of the Army and the Chief of Engineers;

H.R. 12530. An act to authorize adjustment, in the public interest, of rentals under leases entered into for the provision of commercial recreational facilities at the John H. Kerr Reservoir, Va. and N.C.:

H.R. 12563. An act to amend the act entitled "An act to provide additional revenue for the District of Columbia, and for other purposes," approved August 17, 1937, as amended;

H.R. 2069. An act for the relief of James H. Presley;

H.R. 6084. An act for the relief of J. Butler Hyde;

H.R. 6767. An act for the relief of Raymond Bourkot;

H.R. 7242. An act to amend sections 1, 57j, 64a(5), 67b, 67c, and 70c of the Bankruptcy Act, and for other purposes;

H.R. 7792. An act for the relief of Martin A. Mastandrea;

H.R. 8054. An act for the relief of William Edgar Weaver;

H.R. 8989. An act for the relief of Ralph W. Anderson;

H.R. 9406. An act for the relief of William J. Huntsman;

H.R. 9417. An act for the relief of Harry Kaloian;

H.R. 9432. An act for the relief of Maj. Edmund T. Coppinger;

H.R. 9958. An act for the relief of Brooklyn Steel Warehouse Co.;

H.R. 10431. An act for the relief of Isami Nozuka (also known as Isami Notsuka);

H.R. 10598. An act to clarify certain provisions of the Criminal Code relating to the importation or shipment of injurious mammals, birds, amphibians, fish, and reptiles and for other purposes; H.R. 11165. An act for the relief of Robert J. Reeves;

H.R. 11327. An act for the relief of Chauncey A. Ahalt;

H.R. 11420. An act for the relief of Ferdinand Hofacker;

H.R. 11460. An act for the relief of Edouard E. Perret;

H.R. 12475. An act for the relief of Claude L. Wimberly;

H.R. 11486. An act for the relief of Richard J. Power;

H.R. 12471. An act for the relief of Capt. Lucien B. Clark, U.S. Army;

H.R. 12476. An act for the relief of John H. Esterline;

H.R. 12350. An act for the relief of Marion John Nagurski; and

H.J. Res. 658. Joint resolution to authorize and request the President to issue a proclamation in connection with the centennial of the birth of Jane Addams, founder and leader of Chicago's Hull House.

Ordered, That they pass to a third reading.

The said bills and joint resolution were severally read the third time.

Resolved, That they pass.

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

The Senate proceeded to consider the following bills; and the reported amendments were agreed to:

S. 3681. A bill authorizing the Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority to combine for financing purposes the bridge across the West Passage of Narragansett Bay with the Newport Bridge and any other project acquired or constructed by said authority;

S. 3469. A bill to amend the act of March 8, 1922, as amended, to extend its provisions to public sales;

S. 3688. A bill to amend the District of Columbia Redevelopment Act of 1945, as amended, and the act approved December 20, 1944, as amended, and for other purposes;

S. 3835. A bill to authorize the District of Columbia Civil War Centennial Commission to plan and carry out in the District of Columbia civic programs in commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the Civil War; to authorize the Commissioners of the District of Columbia, the Secretary of the Interior, and the Secretary of Defense to make certain property of the District and of the United States available for the use of such Commission; to authorize the said Commissioners to make certain regulations and permit certain uses to be made of public space, and for other purposes;

S. 3339. A bill to provide that the Secretary of the Army shall establish a national cemetery in Fort Reno, Okla., on certain lands presently under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of Agriculture;

S. 1670. A bill to provide for the granting of mineral rights in certain homestead lands in the State of Alaska; and

S. 3867. A bill to exempt from taxation certain property of the National Guard Association of the United States in the District of Columbia.

Ordered, That the bills be engrossed and read a third time.

The said bills were severally read the third time.

Resolved, That they pass and the respective titles thereof be as aforesaid.

Ordered, That the Secretary request the concurrence of the House of Representatives therein.

The Senate proceeded to consider the following bills; and no amendment was made:

S. 3834. A bill to increase the maximum amount which may be borrowed by the District of Columbia for use in the construction and improvement of its sani

tary and combined sewer systems, and for other purposes;

S. 1663. A bill directing the Secretary of the Interior to convey certain property in the State of North Dakota to the city of Bismarck, N. Dak.;

S. 2761. A bill to validate payments made for certain emergency conservation measures under the program authorized by the third Supplemental Appropriation Act, 1957;

S. 3040. A bill for the relief of Nellie V. Lohry;

S. 3433. A bill giving the consent of Congress to a compact between the State of Arizona and the State of Nevada establishing a boundary between those States;

S. 3591. A bill for the relief of A. E. Waterstradt;

S. 3609. A bill for the relief of Earl H. Pendell; and

S. 3844. A bill for the relief of Woody W. Hackney, of Fort Worth, Tex. Ordered, That they be engrossed and read a third time.

The said bills were severally read the third time.

Resolved, That they pass and that the respective titles thereof be as aforesaid.

Ordered, That the Secretary request the concurrence of the House of Representatives therein.

The Senate proceeded to consider the bill (H.R. 7124) to require the payment of tuition on account of certain persons who attend the public schools of the District of Columbia, and for other purposes, and the reported amendment having been amended on the motion of Mr. BEALL, and, as amended, agreed to,

Ordered, That the amendment be engrossed and the bill read a third time. The said bill, as amended, was read the third time.

Resolved, That it pass.

Ordered, That the Secretary request the concurrence of the House of Representatives in the amendment.

The Senate proceeded to consider the bill (H.R. 8289) to accelerate the commencing date of civil service retirement annuities, and for other purposes; and the reported amendment of the Committee on the District of Columbia to the reported amendment of the ComImittee on Post Office and Civil Service having been agreed to,

The amendment, as amended, was agreed to.

Ordered, That the amendment be engrossed and the bill read a third time. The said bill, as amended, was read the third time.

Resolved, That it pass.

Ordered, That the Secretary request the concurrence of the House of Representatives in the amendment.

The Senate proceeded to consider the resolution (S. Res. 288) to refer to the Court of Claims the bill (S. 3199) for the relief of the Adler Construction Co.; and Resolved, That the Senate agree thereto.

The Senate proceeded to consider the bill (H.R. 5396) to amend title 28 of the United States Code to provide for transfer of cases between the district courts and the Court of Claims; and the re

ported amendments to the text having been agreed to,

Ordered, That the amendments be engrossed and the bill read a third time. The said bill, as amended, was read the third time.

Resolved, That it pass and that the title thereof be amended, as reported by the committee, to read: "An Act to amend title 28 of the United States Code to provide for transfer of cases between the district courts and the Courts of Claims and for other purposes."

Ordered, That the Secretary request the concurrence of the House of Representatives in the amendments.

The Senate proceeded to consider the following bills; and the reported amendments were agreed to:

H.R. 4059. An act to amend title 28 of the United States Code relating to actions for infringements of copyrights by the United States; and

H.R. 11188. An act for the relief of Edward S. Anderson.

Ordered, That the amendments be engrossed and the bills read a third time. The said bills, as amended, were read the third time.

Resolved, That they pass.

Ordered, That the Secretary request the concurrence of the House of Representative in the amendments.

The Senate proceeded to consider the bill (S. 2902) for the relief of Leo Shoenholz, Tobias Kaplan, the Kroger Co., and Cleveland State Bank, all of Cleveland, Miss.; and the reported amendment to the text having been agreed to,

Ordered, That the bill be engrossed and read a third time.

The said bill was read the third time.

Resolved, That it pass and that the title thereof be amended, as reported by the committee, to read: "A bill for the relief of Leo Shoenholz, Tobias Kaplan, the Kroger Company, of Cleveland, Mississippi, and Valley Bank of Rosedale, Rosedale, Mississippi."

Ordered, That the Secretary request the concurrence of the House of Representatives therein.

The Senate proceeded to consider the bill (H.R. 11813) to amend the Menominee Termination Act; and the reported amendment having been amended on the motion of Mr. ANDERSON, and as amended, agreed to,

Ordered, That the amendment be engrossed and the bill read a third time. The said bill, as amended, was read the third time.

Resolved, That it pass.

Ordered, That the Secretary_request the concurrence of the House of Representatives in the amendment.

WABASH BASIN INTERAGENCY WATER
RESOURCES COMMISSION

The Senate resumed the consideration of the bill (S. 3625) to establish a Wabash Basin Interagency Water Resources Commission.

Pending debate,

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 disagreed to the amendments of the Senate to the bill (H.R. 11207) to amend the Small Business Act so as to authorize an additional $150 million for loans to small businesses, and for other purposes; it asks a conference with the Senate on the disagreeing votes of the two Houses thereon and has appointed Mr. SPENCE, Mr. BROWN of Georgia, Mr. PATMAN, Mr. RAINS, Mr. MULTER, Mr. MCDONOUGH, Mr. WIDNALL, and Mr. BASS, of New Hampshire, managers at the same on its part.

The House has agreed to the report of the committee of conference on the disagreeing votes of the two Houses on the amendments of the Senate to the bill (H.R. 11390) making appropriations for the Departments of Labor, and Health, Education, and Welfare, and related agencies, for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1961, and for other purposes; it has receded from its disagreement to the amendments of the Senate numbered 2, 5, 16, 23, 24, 40, 44, 46, 56, 64, 80, and 82 to the bill, and agreed to the same; and it has receded from its disagreement to the amendments of the Senate numbered 9 and 21 and agreed to each thereof with an amendment in which it requests the concurrence of the Senate.

The House has passed the following bills and joint resolution, in which it requests the concurrence of the Senate:

H.R. 3392. An act relating to dutyfree imports of Philippine tobacco;

H.R. 6292. An act to authorize the acceptance by the Government of gifts to be used to reduce the public debt;

H.R. 9000. An act to provide that States and political subdivisions which operate liquor stores shall not be required to pay more than one tax as a retail dealer in liquor;

H.R. 10960. An act to amend section 5701 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 with respect to the excise tax upon cigars;

HR. 11266. An act to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to permit the prepaid dues income of certain membership organizations to be included in gross income for the taxable years to which the dues relate;

H.R. 11681. An act to amend section 902(b) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to allow a credit for foreign taxes paid by a foreign corporation 20 percent or more of the voting stock of which is owned by another foreign corporation in which a domestic corporation has a substantial stock interest;

H.R. 12329. An act relating to the gift and estate tax treatment of the relinquishment of certain powers in the case of reciprocal and other trusts;

HR. 12536. An act relating to the treatment of charges for local advertising for purposes of determining the manufacturers sale price; and

H.J. Res. 799. Joint resolution establishing a George Washington Carver Centennial Commission.

The House has disagreed to the amendments of the Senate to the bill (H.R. 12677) to amend the Fair Labor

Standards Act of 1938, as amended, to provide coverage for employees of interstate retail enterprises, to increase the minimum wage under the act to $1.15 an hour, and for other purposes; it agrees to the conference asked by Senate on the disagreeing votes of the two Houses thereon and has appointed Mr. BARDEN, Mr. LANDRUM, Mr. ROOSEVELT, Mr. DENT, Mr. KEARNS, Mr. AYRES, and Mr. HIESTAND managers at the same on its part.

The Speaker of the House having signed three enrolled bills, viz, H.R. 2339, H.R. 5054, and H.R. 11666, I am directed to bring the same to the Senate for the signature of its President.

ENROLLED BILLS SIGNED

The Secretary reported that he had examined and found truly enrolled the following bills:

H.R. 2339. An act to revise, codify, and enact into law, title 39 of the United States Code, entitled "The Postal Service."

H.R. 5054. An act to amend the Tariff Act of 1930 with respect to the marking of imported articles and containers; and

H.R. 11666. An act making appropriations for the Departments of State and Justice, the Judiciary, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1961, and for other purposes.

The VICE PRESIDENT thereupon signed the same.

HOUSE BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTION
REFERRED

The bills and joint resolution this day received from the House of Representatives for concurrence, were severally read the first and second times by unanimous consent,

Ordered, That the bills H.R. 3392, H.R. 6292, H.R. 9000, H.R. 10960, H.R. 11266, H.R. 11681, H.R. 12329, and H.R. 12536 to the Committee on Finance; and

That the joint resolution H.J. Res. 799 be referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON FINANCE Mr. BYRD of Virginia, by unanimous consent, from the Committee of Finance, to whom were referred the following bills, reported them each without amendment and submitted reports thereon, as follows:

H.R. 10960. An act to amend section 5701 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 with respect to the excise tax upon cigars; (Rept. No. 1915); and

H.R. 12536. An act relating to the treatment of charges for local advertising for purposes of determining the manufacturers sale price (Rept. No.

1916).

CHANGE OF CONFEREE ON SENATE BILL 690

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

Ordered, That Mr. HICKENLOOPER be excused as a member on the part of the Senate of the committee of conference on the disagreeing votes of the two Houses on the amendment of the House

to the bill (S. 690) to provide for the increased use of agricultural products for industrial purposes, and that Mr. MUNDT be appointed in his place.

WABASH BASIN INTERAGENCY WATER
RESOURCES COMMISSION

The Senate resumed the consideration of the bill (S. 3625) to establish a Wabash Basin Interagency Water Resources Commission.

After debate,

No amendment being made,

Ordered, That it be engrossed and read a third time.

The said bill was read the third time. Resolved, That it pass and that the title thereof be as aforesaid.

Ordered, That the Secretary request the concurrence of the House of Representatives therein.

SENATE AMENDMENTS TO HOUSE AMENDMENT TO SENATE BILL 1898

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

The Senate proceeded to consider the amendments of the Senate to the amendment of the House of Representatives to the text of the bill (S. 1898) to amend the Communications Act of 1934 with respect to the procedure in obtaining a license and for rehearings under such act.

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

Ordered, That during the further consideration of the amendments of the Senate to the House amendment to the pending bill, debate on any amendment, motion, or appeal, except a motion to lay on the table, shall be limited to onehalf hour, to be equally divided and controlled by the mover of any such amendment or motion and the majority leader: Provided, That in the event the majority leader is in favor of any such amendment or motion, the time in opposition thereto shall be controlled by the minority leader or some Senator designated by him: Provided further, That no amendment that is not germane to the provisions of the said bill shall be received.

Ordered further, That on the question of agreeing to the amendments to the House amendments, debate shall be limited to 11⁄2 hours, to be equally divided and controlled, respectively, by the majority and minority leaders: Provided, That the said leaders, or either of them, may, from the time under their control on the passage of the said bill, allot additional time to any Senator during the consideration of any amendment, motion, or appeal.

After debate,

The amendments were agreed to, and The amendment of the House, as amended, agreed to.

The title was amended, as reported by the committee, to read: "An Act to promote the public interest by amending the Communications Act of 1934, to provide a pre-grant procedure in case of certain applications; to impose limitations on payoffs between applicants; to require disclosure of payments made for the broadcasting of certain matter; to

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