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 following joint resolutions of the Senate: S.J. Res. 152. Joint resolution to provide for the reappointment of Dr. Caryl P. Haskins as Citizen Regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution; and S.J. Res. 153. Joint resolution to provide for the reappointment of Dr. Crawford H. Greenewalt as Citizen Regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution. DWELLING HOUSE OF ALEXANDER HAMILTON AS A NATIONAL MONUMENT The Senate resumed the consideration of the joint resolution (S.J. Res. 29) providing for the establishing of the former dwelling house of Alexander Hamilton as a national monument. The question being on agreeing to the substitute amendment to the text of the joint resolution, as amended, proposed by Mr. HOLLAND (for himself and others), pending debate, Mr. RUSSELL raised a question of order, viz, that the pending substitute amendment was not in order as being an attempt to utilize, by amending general legislation in a joint resolution, a means of amending the Constitution of the United States by submitting to the several States a proposed amendment to the Constitution, in contravention of the provisions of article V of the Constitution. Pending debate, The VICE PRESIDENT, in accordance with the precedents of the Senate, submitted to the Senate the question, Is the point of order by Mr. RUSSELL well taken? On motion by Mr. MANSFIELD to lay on the table the question of order raised by Mr. RusSELL, It was determined in /Yeas the affirmative___. So the Senate laid on the table the point of order of Mr. RUSSELL. The question recurring on agreeing to the substitute amendment proposed by Mr. HOLLAND (for himself and others), On motion by Mr. JAVITS (for himself, Mr. DOUGLAS, Mr. KEATING, Mr. BUSH, Mr. HART, Mrs. NEUBERGER, Mr. CASE of New Jersey, Mr. PASTORE, Mr. SCOTT, Mr. ALLOTT, Mr. MORSE, Mr. PROXMIRE, Mr. BEALL, Mr. WILLIAMS of New Jersey, and Mr. KUCHEL) to amend the amendment proposed by Mr. HOLLAND (for himself and others) by inserting in lieu of the part proposed to be inserted (proposing an amendment to the Constitution) certain words to provide by legislation that a tax as a prerequisite for voting or registering to vote in primaries or other elections for President, Vice President, or Senators or Members of the House of Representatives, shall not be deemed a qualification of voters, Pending debate, On motion by Mr. MANSFIELD to lay on the table the amendment proposed by Mr. JAVITS (for himself and others) as a substitute for the amendment proposed by Mr. HOLLAND (for himself and others), 59 It was determined in [Yeas.. the affirmative_____ Nays__ 34 On motion by Mr. MANSFIELD, The yeas and nays being desired by one-fifth of the Senators present. Senators who voted in the affirmative 58 Nays ---- 34 On motion by Mr. MANSFIELD, The yeas and nays being desired by one-fifth of the Senators present. Senators who voted in the affirmative Mansfield McClellan On motion by Mr. MANSFIELD to reconsider the vote agreeing to his motion, On motion by Mr. DIRKSEN, The motion to reconsider was laid on the table. The question recurring on agreeing to the amendment proposed by Mr. HOLLAND (for himself, Mr. MANSFIELD, and Mr. DIRKSEN), striking out all after the resolving clause, as amended, and inserting in lieu thereof other words, providing for a constitutional amendment, After debate, It was determined in the affirmative. Ordered, That the joint resolution be engrossed and read a third time. The said joint resolution was read the third time. On the question, Shall the joint resolution pass? Ellender Long, Hawaii Long, La. McGee McNamara Metcalf Murphy Engle Muskie Neuberger Pastore Pell Bush Byrd, W. Va. Cannon Case, N.J. Church Clark Javits Kefauver Pearson Proxmire Randolph Saltonstall Scott Carlson Dirksen Dodd Douglas McGee Randolph Robertson Saltonstall Smith, Maine Tower Williams, Del. Yarborough Senators who voted in the negative are Allott Beall Senators who voted in the negative are Cooper Dodd Douglas Fong Gruening So the amendment was laid on the table. Resolved, That the joint resolution do pass, two-thirds of the Senators having voted in the affirmative. The preamble was disagreed to. The title was amended to read: "Joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States, relating to the qualifications of electors." Ordered, That the Secretary request the concurrence of the House of Representatives therein. On motion by Mr. HOLLAND to reconsider the vote on the passage of the joint resolution, On motion by Mr. MANSFIELD, The motion to reconsider was laid on the table. UNITED NATIONS BONDS PURCHASE On motion by Mr. MANSFIELD, The Senate proceeded to consider the bill (S. 2768) to promote the foreign policy of the United States by authorizing the purchase of United Nations bonds and the appropriation of funds therefor, ADJOURNMENT On motion by Mr. HUMPHREY, at 6 o'clock and 50 minutes p.m., The Senate adjourned. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 28, 1962 The VICE PRESIDENT called the Senate to order, and Rabbi Chaim U. Lipschitz, of Brooklyn, N.Y., offered prayer. THE JOURNAL On motion by Mr. MANSFIELD, and by unanimous consent, The reading of the Journal of the proceedings of Tuesday, March 27, 1962, was dispensed with. 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 the following bill and joint resolution, in which it requests the concurrence of the Senate: H.R. 10904. An act making appropriations for the Departments of Labor, and Health, Education, and Welfare, and related agencies, for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1963, and for other purposes; and H.J. Res. 439. Joint resolution authorizing the State of Arizona to place in the Statuary Hall collection at the U.S. Capitol the statue of Eusebio Francisco Kino. HOUSE BILL AND JOINT RESOLUTION REFERRED The bill and joint resolution this day received from the House of Representatives for concurrence were read the first and second times by unanimous consent. Ordered, That the bill H.R. 10904 be referred to the Committee on Appropriations; and That the joint resolution H.J. Res. 439 be referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. COMMITTEES AUTHORIZED TO SIT The following-named committees were authorized to sit today during the session of the Senate: The Subcommittee on the Judiciary of the Committee on the District of Columbia, the Subcommittee on Antitrust and Monopoly and the Subcommittee on Constitutional Rights of the Committee on the Judiciary; on the request of Mr. MANSFIELD. The Subcommittee on Stockpiling of the Committee on Armed Services, on the request of Mr. SPARKMAN. BALANCE OF PAYMENTS PROBLEM IN THE UNITED STATES The VICE PRESIDENT laid before the Senate a communication from the Presi dent of the United States, which, with the accompanying papers, was referred to the Committee on Finance: THE WHITE HOUSE, DEAR MR. PRESIDENT: I am transmitting herewith a report by the Secretary of the Treasury reviewing the wide variety of measures undertaken by this administration to cope with the urgent balance of payments problem that faces this country. A start has been made over the past year, but much still remains to be done. We must do more, consistent with our responsibilities for leadership of the free world, to stem the outward flow of dollars from Government programs. We must work with our friends and trading partners to achieve a more equitable sharing of the burdens of aid and defense, and to build a stronger international financial system. Above all, we must harness the energies of all our people-in labor and management as well as Government-to the vital task of keeping our industry competitive and expanding our exports. To that end. I intend to implement promptly a key recommendation of this report by appointing, within the Department of Commerce, a new top-level offcial to oversee and expedite all our varied efforts to penetrate foreign markets more deeply. This and other actions, to be fully effective, will require the understanding support of the Congress. I particularly urge prompt consideration and approval by the Congress of each of the specific measures summarized at the end of the Secretary's report. Sincerely, JOHN F. KENNEDY. Mr. PELL (for himself and Mr. PASTORE) presented a concurrent resolution of the Legislature of the State of Rhode Island favoring extending the benefits of its library service to urban areas; which was referred to the Committee on Labor and Public Welfare. REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS Mr. MCCLELLAN, from the Committee on Government Operations, submitted a report (No. 1310), pursuant to Senate Resolution 69 (87th Cong., 1st sess.), entitled "Gambling and Organized Crime": which was ordered to be printed with illustrations. INTRODUCTION OF BILLS Bills were introduced, severally read the first and second times by unanimous consent, and referred as follows: By Mr. GRUENING (for himself and Mr. BARTLETT): S. 3077. A bill to authorize the construction of the Bradley Lake project in the State of Alaska for the generation of hydroelectric power; to the Committee on Public Works. By Mr. SCOTT: S. 3078. A bill for the relief of Mrs. Elly Hoffmeister; to the Committee on the Judiciary. By Mr. SALTONSTALL (by request): S. 3079. A bill for the relief of Mrs. Johar Bechar; to the Committee on the Judiciary. By Mr. MOSS: S. 3080. A bill to amend chapter 35 of title 38, United States Code, in order to afford educational assistance in certain cases beyond the age limitations prescribed in such chapter; to the Committee on Labor and Public Welfare. By Mr. McCLELLAN: S. 3081. A bill to prohibit the use of wire communication facilities for the purpose of disseminating results of sporting events: S. 3082. A bill granting a renewal of patent No. 54,296 relating to the badge of the American Legion. S. 3083. A bill granting a renewal of patent No. 55–398 relating to the badge of the American Legion Auxiliary; and S. 3084. A bill granting a renewal of patent No. 92,187 relating to the badge of the Sons of the American Legion; to the Committee on the Judiciary. By Mr. LAUSCHE: S. 3085. A bill for the relief of Paul Huygelen and Luba A. Huygelen; to the Committee on the Judiciary. By Mr. BIBLE (for himself, Mr. MORSE, Mr. HARTKE, Mr. SMITH of Massachusetts, Mr. BEALL, and Mr. PROUTY): S. 3086. A bill to provide for a reduction in the workweek of the Fire Department of the District of Columbia, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the District of Columbia. By Mrs. NEUBERGER: S. 3087. A bill to increase annuities under Civil Service Retirement Act; to equalize increases in annuity for certain employees retired before October 1. 1956, with annuities of other employees; to increase annuities whenever there is a general adjustment of salaries or the formulae for computing annuities of retiring employees is generally liberalized; to the Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. By Mr. CLARK: S. 3088. A bill to provide for the humane treatment of animals used in experiments and tests by recipients of grants from the United States and by agencies and instrumentalities of the U.S. Government, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Labor and Public Welfare. ADDITIONAL COAUTHORS OF SENATE On motion by Mr. KEFAUVER, and by unanimous consetn, Ordered, That the names of Mr. BURDICK, Mr. GRUENING, and Mrs. NEUBERGER be added as coauthors of the bill (S. 2890) to establish a Communications Satellite Authority to provide for the development of a global communication system, and for other purposes. ADDED COAUTHORS OF SENATE BILL 3043 Under authority heretofore granted, the following-named Senators have been added as coauthors of the bill (S. 3043) to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act, previously introduced: Mr. WILLIAMS of New Jersey, Mr. SCOTT, Mr. DODD, Mr. FONG, Mr. BUSH, Mr. MCCARTHY, Mr. PASTORE, Mr. SMITH of Massasachusetts, Mr. YOUNG of Ohio, Mr. Moss, Mr. MUSKIE, Mr. ENGLE, Mr. MORSE, and Mr. CASE of New Jersey. PRINTING OF ADDITIONAL COPIES OF HEARINGS ENTITLED "COMMUNIST THREAT TO THE UNITED STATES THROUGH THE CARIBBEAN" Mr. EASTLAND submitted the following resolution (S. Res. 321); which was referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration: Resolved, That there be printed for use of the Committee on the Judiciary, two thousand additional copies each of parts 3 and 12 and three thousand additional copies each of parts 9 and 10 of hearings by the Internal Security Subcommittee during 1960 and 1961, entitled "Communist Threat to the United States Through the Caribbean." NOTICES OF MOTION TO SUSPEND THE RULES Mr. WILLIAMS of Delaware submitted the following notices in writing: "In accordance with rule XL of the Standing Rules of the Senate, I hereby give notice in writing that it is my intention to move to suspend paragraph 4 of rule XVI for the purpose of proposing to the bill (H.R. 10526), making appropriations for the Treasury and Post Office Departments, the Executive Office of the President, and certain independent agencies for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1963, and for other purposes, the following amendment; namely: On page 18, after line 18: "General provision "No part of any appropriation contained in this or any other Act, or of the funds available for expenditure by any individual, corporation, or agency included in this or any other Act, shall be used for publicity or propaganda purposes designed to support or defeat legislation pending before Congress. "No part of any appropriation contained in this or any other Act, or of the funds available for expenditure by any individual, corporation, or agency included in this or any other Act, shall be used to pay the salary of any civil service employee who appears before public groups for the purpose of supporting or opposing the Administration's position on pending legislation; but this shall not prevent officers or employees of the United States or of its departments or agencies from communicating to Members of Congress on the request of any Member or to Congress, through the proper official channels, requests for legislation or appropriations which they deem necessary for the efficient conduct of the public business. "In accordance with rule XL of the Standing Rules of the Senate, I hereby 72100-s J-87-2—12 give notice in writing that it is my intention to move to suspend paragraph 4 of rule XVI for the purpose of proposing to the bill (H.R. 10526), making appropriations for the Treasury and Post Office Departments, the Executive Office of the President, and certain independent agencies for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1963, and for other purposes, the following amendment; namely: On page 18, after line 18: "General provision "No part of any appropriation contained in this Act, or of the funds available for expenditure by any individual, corporation, or agency included in this Act, shall be used for publicity or propaganda purposes designed to support or defeat legislation pending before Congress. "No part of any appropriation contained in this or any other Act, or of the funds available for expenditure by any individual, corporation, or agency included in this or any other Act, shall be used to pay the salary of any civil service employe who appears before public groups for the purpose of supporting or opposing the Administration's position on pending legislation; but this shall not prevent officers or employees of the United States or of its departments or agencies from communicating to Members of Congress on the request of any Member or to Congress, through the proper official channels, requests for legislation or appropriations which they deem necessary for the efficient conduct of the public business." SENATE BILL 1380 INDEFINITELY POSTPONED On motion by Mr. MANSFIELD, and by unanimous consent, Ordered, That the bill (S. 1380) to amend section 801 of the act entitled "An act to establish a code of law for the District of Columbia," approved March 3, 1901, be indefinitely postponed. UNITED NATIONS BONDS PURCHASE On motion by Mr. MANSFIELD, and by unanimous consent, The Senate resumed the consideration of its unfinished business, viz, the bill (S. 2768) to promote the foreign policy of the United States by authorizing the purchase of United Nations bonds and the appropriation of funds therefor. Pending debate, THE ALEXANDER HAMILTON NATIONAL On motion by Mr. MANSFIELD, and by unanimous consent, The Senate proceeded to consider the joint resolution (S.J. Res. 171) providing for the establishing of the former dwelling house of Alexander Hamilton as a national memorial; and no amendment being made, Ordered, That it be engrossed and read a third time. The said joint resolution was read the third time. Resolved, That it pass and the preamble be agreed to, and the title thereof be as aforesaid. Ordered, That the Secretary request the concurrence of the House of Representatives therein. On motion by Mr. MANSFIELD to reconsider the vote on the passage of the joint resolution, On motion by Mr. JAVITS, The motion to reconsider was laid on the table. EXECUTIVE SESSION On motion by Mr. MANSFIELD, The Senate proceeded to the consideration of executive business; and after the consideration of executive business, LEGISLATIVE SESSION The Senate resumed its legislative session. UNITED NATIONS BONDS PURCHASE The Senate resumed the consideration of its unfinished business, viz, the bill (S. 2768) to promote the foreign policy of the United States by authorizing the purchase of United Nations bonds and the appropriation of funds therefor. On motion by Mr. MANSFIELD, and by unanimous consent, The further consideration of the said bill was temporarily laid aside; and APPROPRIATIONS FOR TREASURY AND POST OFFICE DEPARTMENTS, EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT, AND INDEPENDENT AGENCIES On motion by Mr. MANSFIELD, and by unanimous consent, The Senate proceeded to consider the bill (H.R. 10526) making appropriations for the Treasury and Post Office Departments, the Executive Office of the President, and certain independent agencies for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1963, and for other purposes. Pending debate, MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE A message from the House of Representatives, by Mr. Maurer, one of its clerks: Mr. President: The Speaker of the House of Representatives having signed two enrolled enrolled joint resolutions, viz, Senate Joint Resolution 152 and Senate Joint Resolution 153, 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 following joint resolutions: S.J. Res. 152. Joint resolution to provide for the reappointment of Dr. Caryl P. Haskins as Citizen Regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution; and S.J. Res. 153. Joint resolution to provide for the reappointment of Dr. Crawford H. Greenewalt as Citizen Regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution. The PRESIDENT pro tempore thereupon signed the same. APPROPRIATIONS FOR TREASURY AND POST OFFICE DEPARTMENTS, EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT, AND INDEPENDENT AGENCIES The Senate resumed the consideration of the bill (H.R. 10526) making appropriations for the Treasury and Post Office Departments, the Executive Office of the President, and certain independent agencies for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1963, and for other purposes. Pending debate. On motion by Mr. ROBERTSON, and by unanimous consent, Ordered. That the committee amendments to the pending bill be considered and agreed to en bloc, and that the bill as thus amended be regarded for the purpose of amendment as original text, provided that no point of order shall be considered to have been waived by reason of agreement to the order. Pending debate, On motion by Mr. WILLIAMS of Delaware, to further amend the bill by inserting on page 18, after line 18, the following: General Provision No part of any appropriation contained in this or any other Act, or of the funds available for expenditure by any individual, corporation, or agency included in this or any other Act, shall be used for publicity or propaganda purposes designed to support or defeat legislation pending before Congress. No part of any appropriation contained in this or any other Act, or of the funds available for expenditure by any individual, corporation, or agency included in this or any other Act, shall be used to pay the salary of any civil service employee who appears before public groups for the purpose of supporting or opposing the administration's position on pending legislation. Pending debate, Mr. ROBERTSON raised a question of order, viz, that the amendment was general legislation containing a restriction on the expenditure of funds appropriated which proposes a limitation not authorized by law to take effect or cease to be effective upon the happening of a contingency. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. PELL in the chair) sustained the point of order in the following language: "The Chair rules, after an examination of rule XVI, paragraph 4, that the second paragraph of the proposed amendment would seem to be in contravention of the express provisions of the formal language of the rule; namely"'Nor shall any restriction on the expenditure of the funds appropriated which proposes a limitation not authorized by law be received if such restriction is to take effect or cease to be effective upon the happening of a contingency.' "In the opinion of the Chair there seems to be a clear contingency in this case; and, accordingly, the Chair sustains the point of order in relation to the second paragraph of the amendment." Pending debate, On motion by Mr. MANSFIELD, and by unanimous consent, Ordered, That when the Senate takes a recess today it be to meet at 11 o'clock a.m. tomorrow. On motion by Mr. MANSFIELD, and by unanimous consent, Ordered, That on Thursday, March 29, 1962, during the further consideration of the pending bill, during the pendency of the motion to suspend the rules offered by Mr. WILLIAMS, debate shall be limited to 1 hour, to be equally divided and controlled by Mr. WILLIAMS and the majority leader. ORDER FOR CONSIDERATION OF UNOBJECTED BILLS ON CALENDAR On motion by Mr. MANSFIELD, and by unanimous consent, Ordered, That at the conclusion of the consideration of H.R. 10526, the Senate proceed to the consideration of bills on the calendar to which there is no objection, commencing with Order No. 1197. ENROLLED BILLS PRESENTED The Secretary reported that on today he presented to the President of the United States the following joint resolutions: S.J. Res. 152. Joint resolution to provide for the reappointment of Dr. Cary! P. Haskins as Citizen Regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution; and S.J. Res. 153. Joint resolution to provide for the reappointment of Dr. Crawford H. Greenewalt as Citizen Regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution. RECESS anniversary of the Interstate Commerce Commission, in which it requests the concurrence of the Senate. The President of the United States has informed the House that he approved and signed the following acts: On March 13, 1962: H.R. 10050. An act to provide for a further temporary increase in the public debt limit set forth in the Second Liberty Bond Act. On March 16, 1962: H.R. 7855. An act granting the consent of Congress to an amendment to a compact ratified by the States of Louisiana and Texas and relating to the waters of the Sabine River. On March 20, 1962: H.R. 2990. An act to confer jurisdiction upon the Court of Claims to determine the claim against the United States of Amis Construction Co., and San Ore Construction Co.; H.R. 3879. An act to authorize and direct the Secretary of Agriculture to convey to the State of Wyoming for agricultural purposes certain real property in Sweetwater County, Wyo.; H.R. 7666. An act to amend section 17 (a) of the Revised Organic Act of the Virgin Islands pertaining to the salary of the government comptroller; and H.R. 8723. An act to amend the Welfare and Pension Plans Disclosure Act with respect to the method of enforcement and to provide certain additional sanctions, and for other purposes. On March 22, 1962: H.R. 5143. An act to amend section 801 of the act entitled “An act to establish On motion by Mr. CLARK, at 5 o'clock a code of law for the District of Columand 40 minutes p.m., The Senate, under its order of today. took a recess until 11 o'clock a.m. tomorrow. THURSDAY, MARCH 29, 1962 (Legislative day of Wednesday, March 28, 1962) The PRESIDENT pro tempore called the Senate to order at 11 o'clock a.m.. and Rev. Ellsworth E. Jackson, of Philadelphia, Pa., offered prayer. THE JOURNAL On motion by Mr. MANSFIELD, and by unanimous consent, The Journal of the proceedings of Wednesday, March 28, 1962, was approved. COMMITTEE AUTHORIZED TO SIT The Committee on the Judiciary was authorized to sit today during the session of the Senate, on the request of Mr. MUSKIE. MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE A message from the House of Representatives, by Mr. Maurer, one of its clerks: Mr. President: The House of Representatives has passed the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 441) to commemorate the 75th bia,” approved March 3, 1901. HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION REFERRED The joint resolution, H.J. Res. 441, this day received from the House of Representatives for concurrence, was read the first and second times by unanimous consent and placed on the calendar. EXECUTIVE SESSION On motion by Mr. ManSFIELD, The Senate proceeed to the consideration of executive business; and after the consideration of executive business, LEGISLATIVE SESSION The Senate resumed its legislative session. REORGANIZATION PLAN NO. 2 OF 1962, RELATING TO CERTAIN REORGANIZATIONS IN THE FIELD OF SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY The PRESIDENT pro tempore laid before the Senate the following message from the President of the United States; which, with the accompanying paper, was referred to the Committee on Government Operations: To the Congress of the United States: I transmit herewith Reorganization Plan No. 2 of 1962, prepared in accordance with the provisions of the Reorganization Act of 1949, as amended, and providing for certain reorganizations in the field of science and technology. Part I of the reorganization plan establishes the Office of Science and Technology as a new unit within the Executive Office of the President; places at the head thereof a Director appointed by the President by and with the advice and consent of the Senate and makes provision for a Deputy Director similarly appointed; and transfers to the Director certain functions of the National Science Foundation under sections 3(a) (1) and 3(a) (6) of the National Science Foundation Act of 1950. The new arrangements incorporated in part I of the reorganization plan will constitute an important development in executive branch organization for science and technology. Under those arrangements the President will have permanent staff resources capable of advising and assisting him on matters of national policy affected by or pertaining to science and technology. Considering the rapid growth and far-reaching scope of Federal activities in science and technology, it is imperative that the President have adequate staff support in developing policies and evaluating programs in order to assure that science and technology are used most effectively in the interests of national security and general welfare. To this end it is contemplated that the Director will assist the President in discharging the responsibility of the President for the proper coordination of Federal science and technology functions. More particularly, it is expected that he will advise and assist the President as the President may request with respect to (1) Major policies, plans, and programs of science and technology of the various agencies of the Federal Government, giving appropriate emphasis to the relationship of science and technology to national security and foreign policy, and measures for furthering science and technology in the Nation. (2) Assessment of selected scientific and technical developments and programs in relation to their impact on national policies. (3) Review, integration, and coordination of major Federal activities in science and technology, giving due consideration to the effects of such activities on non-Federal resources and institutions. (4) Assuring that good and close relations exist with the Nation's scientific and engineering communities so as to further in every appropriate way their participation in strengthening science and technology in the United States and the free world. (5) Such other matters consonant with law as may be assigned by the President to the Office. The ever-growing significance and complexity of Federal programs in science and technology have in recent years necessitated the taking of several steps for improving the organizational arrangements of the executive branch in relation to science and technology: (1) The National Science Foundation was established in 1950. The Founda (3) At the same time, the Science Advisory Committee, composed of eminent non-Government scientists and engineers, and located within the Office of Defense Mobilization, was reconstituted in the White House Office as the President's Science Advisory Committee. (4) The Federal Council for Science and Technology, composed of policy officials of the principal agencies engaged in scientific and technical activities, was established in 1959. The National Science Foundation has proved to be an effective instrument for administering sizable programs in support of basic research and education in the sciences and has set an example for other agencies through the administration of its own program. However, the Foundation, being at the same organizational level as other agencies, cannot satisfactorily coordinate Federal science policies or evaluate programs of other agencies. Science policies, transcending agency lines, need to be coordinated and shaped at the level of the Executive Office of the President drawing upon many resources both within and outside of Government. Similarly, staff efforts at that higher level are required for the evaluation of Government programs in science and technology. Thus, the further steps contained in part I of the reorganization plan are now needed in order to meet most effectively new and expanding requirements brought about by the rapid and far-reaching growth of the Government's research and development programs. These requirements call for the further strengthening of science organization at the Presidential level and for the adjustment of the Foundation's role to reflect changed conditions. The Foundation will continue to originate policy proposals and recommendations concerning the support of basic research and education in the sciences, and the new Office will look to the Foundation to provide studies and information on which sound national polices in science and technology can be based. Part I of the reorganization plan will permit some strengthening of the staff and consultant resources now available to the President in respect to scientific and technical factors affecting executive branch polices and will also facilitate communication with the Congress. Part II of the reorganization plan provides for certain reorganizations within the National Science Foundation which will strengthen the capability of the Director of the Foundation to exert leadership and otherwise further the effectiveness of administration of the Foundation. Specifically: (1) There is established a new office of Director of the National Science Foundation and that Director, ex officio, is made a member of the National Science Board on a basis coordinate with that of other Board members. (2) There is substituted for the nowexisting Executive Committee of the National Science Board a new Executive Committee composed of the Director of the National Science Foundation, ex officio, as a voting member and Chairman of the Committee, and of four other members elected by the National Science Board from among its appointive members. (3) Committees advisory to each of the divisions of the Foundation will make their recommendations to the Director only, rather than to both the Director and the National Science Board. After investigation I have found and hereby declare that each reorganization included in Reorganization Plan No. 2 of 1962 is necessary to accomplish one or more of the purposes set forth in section 2(a) of the Reorganization Act of 1949, as amended. I have found and hereby declare that it is necessary to include in the reorganization plan, by reason of reorganizations made thereby, provisions for the appointment and compensation of the Director and Deputy Director of the Office of Science and Technology and of the Director of the National Science Foundation. The rate of compensation fixed for each of these officers is that which I have found to prevail in respect of comparable officers in the executive branch of the Government. The functions abolished by the provisions of section 23 (b) of the reorganization plan are provided for in sections 4(a), 5(a), 6(a), 6(b), and 8(d) of the National Science Foundation Act of 1950. The taking effect of the reorganizations included in the reorganization plan will provide sound organizational arrangement and will make possible more effective and efficient administration of Government programs in science and technology. It is, however, impracticable to itemize at this time the reductions in expenditures which it is probable will be brought about by such taking effect. I recommend that the Congress allow the reorganization plan to become effective. JOHN F. KENNEDY. THE WHITE HOUSE, March 29, 1962. OVEROBLIGATIONS OF APPROPRIATIONS IN EXCESS OF APPROVED APPORTIONMENTS The PRESIDENT pro tempore laid before the Senate a communication from the Secretary of Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report of a violation of regulations by incurring obligations in excess of approved apportionment of the appropriation "1222500 |