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Resolved, That the Committee on Post Office and Civil Service, or any duly authorized subcommittee thereof, is authorized under sections 134(a) and 136 of the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946, as amended, and in accordance with its jurisdictions specified by rule XXV of the Standing Rules of the Senate to examine, investigate, and conduct such studies as may be deemed necessary with respect to any and all aspects of

(1) the postal service, including but not limited to (a) postal rates, (b) modernization of facilities, (c) research and development programs, (d) public services, (e) operations, and (f) procedures; and

(2) the civil service system, including but not limited to (a) steps necessary to improve the merit system, (b) the shifting of positions from the merit system to a policymaking category. (c) the granting of civil service status to employees by Executive order or administrative action, (d) procedures for classifying positions and adjusting pay schedules, (e) administration of the health and life insurance programs, and (f) operation of the retirement program.

SEC. 2. For the purposes of this resolution the committee, from February 1, 1962, to January 31, 1963, inclusive, is authorized to (1) make such expenditures as it deems advisable; (2) to employ upon a temporary basis, technical, clerical, and other assistants and consultants: Provided, That the minority is authorized to select one person for appointment, and the person so selected shall be appointed and his compensation shall be so fixed that his gross rate shall not be less by more than $1,400 than the highest gross rate paid to any other employee; and (3) with the prior consent of the heads of the departments or agencies concerned, and the Committee on Rules and Administration, to utilize the reimbursable services, information, facilities, and personnel of any of the departments or agencies of the Government.

SEC. 3. The committee shall report its findings, together with its recommendations for legislation as it deems advisable. to the Senate at the earliest practicable date, but not later than January 31, 1963.

SEC. 4. Expenses of the committee, under this resolution, which shall not exceed $75,000 shall be paid from the contingent fund of the Senate upon vouchers approved by the chairman of the committee.

AMENDMENT OF RULE XXV WITH REFERENCE TO COMMITTEE SERVICE

Mr. CASE of South Dakota submitted the following resolution (S. Res. 237); which was referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration:

Resolved, That rule XXV of the Standin Rules of the Senate is amended

(1) by striking out "nine" in subsection (g) (relating to the Commitee on Government Operations) and inserting in lieu thereof "thirteen":

(2) by striking out "seventeen" in subsection (m) (relating to the Com

mittee on Interior and Insular Affairs) and inserting in lieu thereof "fifteen": (3) by striking out "seventeen" in subsection (n) (relating to the Committee on Public Works and inserting in lieu thereof "fifteen"; and

(4) by striking out all that follows paragraph 3. and inserting in lieu thereof the following:

"4. Except as otherwise provided in paragraph 5., each Senator shall serve on two and no more of the following standing committees: Committee on Aeronautical and Space Sciences; Committee on Agriculture and Forestry; Committee on Appropriations: Committee on Armed Services: Committee on Banking and Currency; Committee on Finance; Committee on Foreign Relations; Committee on Government Operations; Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs; Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce; Committee on the Judiciary: Committee on Labor and Public Welfare; and Committee on Public Works. No Senator shall serve on more than one of the following standing committees: Committee on the District of Columbia: Committee on Post Office and Civil Service; and Committee on Rules and Administration. The foregoing provisions of this paragraph shall not be effective during any period when there are more than forty-seven Senators of the minority party.

"5. Any Senator serving on the Committee on Aeronautical and Space Sciences or the Committee on Government Operations on the effective date of this paragraph may continue to serve on such committee notwithstanding the fact that he is also serving on two other committees referred to in the first sentence of paragraph 4. During any period in which one or more Senators are serving on three of the committees referred to in the first sentence of paragraph 4, as herein authorized, an equal number of Senators who are serving on the Committee on Rules and Administration may serve on one other committee referred to in the second sentence of paragraph 4, but shall not serve on more than one of the committees referred to in the first sentence of paragraph 4." EXTENSION OF TIME FOR FILING A REPORT BY THE SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON AGING

Mr. MCNAMARA submitted the following resolution (S. Res. 238); which was referred to the Committee on Labor and Public Welfare:

Resolved, That the time for filing a final report by the Special Committee on Aging, established by S. Res. 33, Eightyseventh Congress, agreed to February 13. 1961, as amended and supplemented, is hereby extended to January 31, 1963.

SEC. 2. For the purpose of enabling the special committee to complete its work and prepare such final report, it is hereby authorized to exercise, until such date, all of the duties, functions, and powers conferred upon it by S. Res. 33. Eighty-seventh Congress, as amended and supplemented.

SEC. 3. The expenses of the special committee under this resolution, which shall not exceed $185,000 from February 1, 1962, through January 31, 1963, shall be paid from the contingent fund of the Senate upon vouchers approved by the chairman of the special committee.

INCREASE IN TAXES IN THE DISTRICT OF
COLUMBIA

The PRESIDING OFFICER Mr. MUSKIE in the chair laid before the Senate the message heretofore received from the House of Representatives, still further insisting upon its disagreement to the amendments of the Senate to the bill (H.R. 258) to amend the District of Columbia Sales Tax Act to increase the rate of tax imposed on certain gross receipts, to amend the District of Columbia Motor Vehicle Parking Facility Act of 1942 to transfer certain parking fees and other moneys to the highway fund, and for other purposes, and asking a further conference with the Senate thereon.

On motion by Mr. BIBLE. Resolred, That the Senate further insist upon its amendments to the said bill and agree to the further 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 Presiding Officer; and

The PRESIDING OFFICER appointed Mr. BIBLE, Mг. SMITH of Massachusetts, and Mr. BEALL.

Ordered, That the Secretary notify the House of Representatives thereof. DEATH OF LOuis c. Rabaut, A REPRESENTAATIVE FROM THE STATE OF MICHIGAN The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. MUSKIE in the chair) laid before the Senate the resolution this day received from the House of Representatives, relating to the death of Hon. Louis C. Rabaut, late a Representative from the State of Michigan: which was read.

Mr. HUMPHREY (for Mr. MCNAMARA and Mr. HART) submitted the following resolution (S. 239); which was considered and unanimously agreed to:

Resolved, That the Senate has heard with profound sorrow the announcement of the death of the Honorable Louis C. RABAUT, late a Representative from the State of Michigan.

Resolved, That the Secretary communicate these resolutions to the House of Representatives and transmit an enrolled copy thereof to the family of the deceased.

DEATH OF JOHN J. RILEY, A REPRESENTATIVE FROM THE STate of South CAROLINA The PRESIDING OFFICER laid before the Senate the resolution this day received from the House of Representatives, relating to the death of Hon JOHN J. RILEY, late a Representative from the State of South Carolina; which was read.

Mr. HUMPHREY for Mr. JOHNSTON and Mr. THURMOND) submitted the following resolution (S. 240); which was considered and unanimously agreed to:

Resolved, That the Senate has heard with profound sorrow the announcement

of the death of the Honorable JOHN J. RILEY, late a Representative from the State of South Carolina.

Resolved, That the Secretary communicate these resolutions to the House of Representatives and transmit an enrolled copy thereof to the family of the deceased.

DEATH OF SAM RAYBURN, SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The PRESIDING OFFICER laid before the Senate the resolution this day received from the House of Representatives, relating to the death of Hon. SAM RAYBURN, late Speaker of the House from the State of Texas; which was read.

Mr. HUMPHREY (for Mr. YARBOROUGH) Submitted the following resolution (S. Res. 241); which was considered and unanimously agreed to:

Resolved, That the Senate has heard with profound sorrow the announcement of the death of Honorable SAM RAYBURN, late Speaker of the House of Representatives of the Seventy-sixth through the Seventy-ninth, Eighty-first and Eightysecond, and Eighty-fourth through the first session of the Eighty-seventh Congress.

Resolved, That the Secretary communicate these resolutions to the House of Representatives and transmit an enrolled copy thereof to the family of the deceased.

ADJOURNMENT

On motion by Mr. HUMPHREY, at 2 o'clock and 28 minutes p.m.,

The Senate, as a further mark of respect to the memory of the late Representatives and the late Speaker of the House, adjourned, under its order of today, until Monday next.

MONDAY, JANUARY 15, 1962

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

THE JOURNAL

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

The reading of the Journal of the proceedings of Thursday, January 11, 1962, was dispensed with.

ATTENDANCE OF SENATORS

Mr. SAM J. ERVIN, JR., from the State of North Carolina, Mr. RUSSELL B. LONG, from the State of Louisiana, and Mr. JAMES O. EASTLAND, from the State of Mississippi, attended.

CALL OF CALENDAR DISPENSED WITH

On motion by Mr. MANSFIELD, and by unanimous consent, Ordered, That the call of the calendar today be dispensed with.

ORDER FOR ADJOURNMENT

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

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

AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS TO SIT DURING SESSIONS OF THE SENATE

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

Ordered, That the Committee on Appropriations be authorized to sit during the sessions of the Senate for the remainder of the present session of Congress.

AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS TO REPORT APPROPRIATION MEASURES WITH NOTICES OF MOTION TO SUSPEND RULE XVI

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

Ordered, That during adjournments or recesses of the Senate during the 2d session of the 87th Congress, the Committee on Appropriations be authorized to report appropriation bills, including joint resolutions, with accompanying notices of motions to suspend paragraph 4 of rule XVI for the purpose of offering certain amendments to such bills or joint resolutions, which proposed amendments shall be printed.

ANNUAL REPORT OF HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE AGENCY

The VICE PRESIDENT laid before the Senate the following message from the President of the United States, which, with the accompanying report, was referred to the Committee on Banking and Currency:

To the Congress of the United States:

Pursuant to the provisions of section 802(a) of the Housing Act of 1954, I transmit herewith for the information of the Congress the 14th Annual Report of the Housing and Home Finance Agency covering housing activities for the calendar year 1960.

JOHN F. KENNEDY. THE WHITE HOUSE, December 13, 1961. ANNUAL REPORT OF U.S. CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION

The VICE PRESIDENT laid before the Senate the following message from the President of the United States, which, with the accompanying report, was referred to the Committee on Post Office and Civil Service:

To the Congress of the United States:

I transmit herewith the Annual Report of the U.S. Civil Service Commission for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1961.

JOHN F. KENNEDY.

THE WHITE HOUSE, January 15, 1962. FLIGHT PAY FOR CERTAIN AIR FORCE

OFFICERS

The VICE PRESIDENT laid before the Senate a communication from the Secretary of the Air Force, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report of the average monthly flight pay of officers in the Air Force above the rank of major for the period March 1 to August 31, 1961; which, with the accompanying paper, was referred to the Committee on Armed Services.

REPORT ON PROGRESS OF FLIGHT TRAINING PROGRAM

The VICE PRESIDENT laid before the Senate a communication from the Secretary of the Air Force, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report of the progress of the Air Force Reserve Officers' Training Corps flight instruction program for the period August 1, 1960, to November 30, 1961; which, with the accompanying report, was referred to the Committee on Armed Services.

FLIGHT PAY OF CERTAIN NAVAL AND MARINE CORPS PERSONNEL

The VICE PRESIDENT laid before the Senate a communication from the Under Secretary of the Navy, transmitting, pursuant to law, the semiannual report of the number of Navy officers above the rank of lieutenant commander and of the Marine Corps above the rank of major receiving flight pay, and the average monthly amount of same, for the period ended December 31, 1961; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services.

VALUATION OF CERTAIN PIPELINE CARRIERS IN INTERSTATE COMMERCE

The VICE PRESIDENT laid before the Senate a communication from the Chairman of the Interstate Commerce Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, copies of final valuations of the properties of certain pipeline carriers in interstate commerce; which, with the accompanying papers, was referred to the Committee on Commerce.

REPORT OF GEORGETOWN BARGE, DOCK,
ELEVATOR & RAILWAY CO.

The VICE PRESIDENT laid before the Senate the annual report of the operations of the Georgetown Barge, Dock, Elevator & Railway Co. for the calendar year 1961, transmitted pursuant to law; which was referred to the Committee on the Disrtict of Columbia.

CANDIDATES FOR THE NOBEL PEACE PRIZE

The VICE PRESIDENT laid before the Senate circulars from the Nobel Peace Prize Committee to the Norwegian Parliament relative to nominations for the Nobel Peace Prize to be awarded December 10, 1962; which were referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. REPORT OF REVIEW OF ATOMIC ENERGY COMMISSION AND DEPARTMENT OF NAVY OF SHIP REACTOR UNDER CONTRACT WITH WESTINGHOUSE ELECTRIC CORP.

The VICE PRESIDENT laid before the Senate a communication from the Comptroller General of the United States. transmitting, pursuant to law, a report on a review of the Atomic Energy Commission and the Department of the Navy relative to large surface ship reactor A1W land-based prototype project constructed under contracts with Westinghouse Electric Corp.; which, with the accompanying report, was referred to the Committee on Government Operations.

REPORT OF PROFESSIONAL AND SCIENTIFIC POSITIONS IN GENERAL ACCOUNTING OFFICE The VICE PRESIDENT laid before the Senate communication from the Comptroller General of the United States, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report of professional and scientific positions established in the General Accounting Office for the calendar year 1961; which, with the accompanying papers, was referred to the Committee on Post Office and Civil Service.

USELESS PAPEPS IN GOVERNMENT AGENCIES AND DEPARTMENTS

The VICE PRESIDENT laid before the Senate a communication from the Administrator of General Services Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report of the 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 VICE PRESIDENT appointed Mr. JOHNSTON and Mr. CARLSON as members of the committee on the part of the Senate.

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

PETITIONS

The VICE PRESIDENT laid before the Senate the following petitions, etc., which were referred as indicated:

A resolution of the North Carolina Utilities Commission, Raleigh, N.C., favoring ownership and operation of space communications facilities by investorowned common carriers, subject to appropriate Government regulations; to the Committee on Aeronautical and Space Sciences.

A petition of F. Cepero, an American citizen residing in Santurce, P.R., praying an investigation of certain charges against him by the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico; to the Committee on the Judiciary.

REPORT ENTITLED "SMALL BUSINESS AD

the sale of his principal residence by a taxpayer who has attained the age of 60 years; to the Committee on Finance. By Mr. BUSH:

S. 2667. A bill for the relief of Sebastiana Santoro;

S. 2668. A bill for the relief of Francelina Jorge Querido, Jose Jorge Querido, Juis Jorge Querido, Elizia Jorge Querido, and Izabel Jorge Querido; and

S. 2669. A bill to amend Public Law 84-417; to the Committee on the Judiciary.

By Mr. HOLLAND:

S. 2670. A bill to amend section 8e of the Agricultural Adjustment Act, as reenacted and amended by the Agricultural Marketing Agreement Act of 1937, as amended, so as to extend to imported tangerines the restrictions imposed by such section on certain other imported commodities; to the Committee on Agriculture and Forestry.

S. 2671. A bill to provide for the conveyance of certain phosphate rights to the Dr. P. Phillips Foundation of Orlando, Fla.; to the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.

By Mr. CLARK:

S. 2672. A bill for the relief of Jack Baer; to the Committee on the Judiciary.

By Mrs. NEUBERGER:

S. 2673. A bill to amend section 1613 of title 38, United States Code, to provide that periods spent on active duty pursuant to recall occurring after August 1. 1961, and before January 1, 1962, shall not be counted in determining the period within which certain education and training must be initiated or completed; to the Committee on Labor and Public Welfare.

By Mr. CURTIS:

S. 2674. A bill to amend section 309(a) (1) (B) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended; to the Committee on Finance.

By Mr. McGEE:

S. 2675. A bill for the relief of Yiannoula Vasiliou Tsambiras; to the Committee on the Judiciary.

By Mr. METCALF:

S. 2676. A bill to amend the Home Owners' Loan Act of 1933 to provide that Federal savings and loan associations may establish and operate new branches in States only if State savings and loan associations, or State banks and trust companies, are permitted by State law or practice to establish and operate new branches in such States, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Banking and Currency.

By Mrs. SMITH of Maine:

S. 2677. A bill to amend title 10. United States Code, with respect to crediting certain service of females sworn in as members of telephone operating units, Signal Corps; to the Committee on Armed Services.

By Mr. YOUNG of North Dakota: S. 2678. A bill to amend the act authorizing participation of States in revenue from certain wildlife refuges in order to increase the amount of such participation; to the Committee on ComCommittee on Com

merce.

By Mr. JACKSON:

S. 2679. A bill for the relief of John Alex Arvidson; to the Committee on the Judiciary.

By Mr. DWORSHAK:

S. 2680. A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to enter into an amendatory contract with the Burley Irrigation District, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.

By Mr. YARBOROUGH:

S. 2681. A bill for the relief of Southwestern Medical Foundation of Dallas, Tex.; to the Committee on Government Operations.

By Mr. SMITH of Massachusetts: S. 2682. A bill for the relief of Silvestero A. Moco; to the Committee on the Judiciary.

INVESTIGATION OF CERTAIN MATTERS BY, AND INCREASED EXPENDITURES FOR, COMMITTEE ON INTERIOR AND INSULAR AFFAIRS Mr. ANDERSON, from the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs, reported the following resolution S. Res 242); which was referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration:

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

SEC. 2. For the purposes of this resolution the committee, from February 1. 1962. to January 31, 1963, inclusive, is authorized (1) to make such expenditures as it deems advisable; (2) to employ upon a temporary basis, technical, clerical, and other assistants and consultants: Provided. That the minority is authorized to select one person for appointment, and the person so selected shall be appointed and his compensation shall be so fixed that his gross rate shall not be less by more than $1,400 than the highest gross rate paid to any other employee; and (3) with the prior consent of the heads of the departments or agencies concerned, and the Committee on Rules and Administration, to utilize the reimbursable services information. facilities, and personnel of any of the departments or agencies of the Government.

SEC. 3. Expenses of the committee, under this resolution, which shall not exceed $100.000, shall be paid from the contingent fund of the Senate upon vouchers approved by the chairman of the committee.

INVESTIGATION OF CERTAIN MATTERS BY COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS Mr. KERR (for Mr. CHAVEZ' submitted the following resolution (S. Res. 243); which was referred to the Committee on Public Works:

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

SEC. 2. For the purposes of this resolution the committee, from February 1, 1962, to January 31, 1963, inclusive, is authorized (1) to make such expenditures as it deems advisable; (2) to employ upon a temporary basis, technical, clerical, and other assistants and consultants: Provided, That the minority is authorized to select one person for appointment, and the person so selected shall be appointed and his compensation shall be so fixed that his gross rate shall not be less by more than $1,400 than the highest gross rate paid to any other employee; and (3) with the prior consent of the heads of the departments or agencies concerned, and the Committee on Rules and Administration, to utilize the reimbursable services, information, facilities, and personnel of any of the departments or agencies of the Government.

SEC. 3. The committee shall report its findings, together with its recommendations for legislation as it deems advisable, to the Senate at the earliest practicable date, but not later than January 31, 1963.

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

INVESTIGATION OF MATTERS RELATING TO PUBLIC AND PRIVATE HOUSING BY COMMITTEE ON BANKING AND CURRENCY

Mr. SPARKMAN (for himself and Mr. CAPEHART) submitted the following resolution (S. Res. 244); which was referred to the Committee on Banking and Currency:

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

shall be so fixed that his gross rate shall not be less by more than $1,400 than the highest gross rate paid to any other employee; and (3) with the prior consent of the heads of the departments or agencies concerned, and the Committee on Rules and Administration, to utilize the reimbursable services, information, facilities, and personnel of any of the departments or agencies of the Government.

SEC. 4. Expenses of the committee, under this resolution, which shall not exceed $107,000, shall be paid from the contingent fund of the Senate upon vouchers approved by the chairman of the committee.

PRINTING OF ADDITIONAL COPIES OF HEARING ENTITLED "RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN TEAMSTERS UNION AND MINE, MILL & SMELTER WORKERS

Mr. EASTLAND submitted the following resolution (S. Res. 245); which was referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration:

Resolved, That there be printed for the use of the Committee on the Judiciary five thousand copies of a hearing entitled "Relationship Between Teamsters Union and Mine, Mill & Smelter Workers," held by its Internal Security Subcommittee during the Eighty-seventh Congress, first session.

CONTINUING STUDY OF U.S. FOREIGN
POLICY

Mr. FULBRIGHT, from the Committee on Foreign Relations, reported the following resolution (S. Res. 246); which was referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration:

Resolved, That the Committee on Foreign Relations or any duly authorized subcommittee thereof, is authorized under sections 134(a) and 136 of the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946, as amended, and in accordance with its jurisdictions specified by rule XXV of the Standing Rules of the Senate, to examine, investigate, and make complete studies of any and all matters pertaining to the foreign policies of the United States and their administration.

SEC. 2. For the purposes of this resolution the committee, from February 1, 1962, to January 31, 1963, inclusive, is authorized (1) to make such expenditures; (2) to employ upon a temporary basis, technical, clerical, and other assistants and consultants; (3) to hold such hearings, to take such testimony, to sit and act at such times and places during the sessions, recesses, and adjourned periods of the Senate, and to require by subpena or otherwise the attendance of such witnesses and the production of such correspondence, books, papers, and documents; and (4) with the prior consent of the heads of the departments or agencies concerned, and the Committee on Rules and Administration, to utilize the reimbursable services, information, facil

ities and personnel of any of the departments or agences of the Government, as the committee deems advisable.

SEC. 3. In the conduct of its studies the committee may use the experience, knowledge, and advice of private organizations, schools, institutions, and inIdividuals in its discretion and it is authorized to divide the work of the studies among such individuals, groups, and institutions as it may deem appropriate and may enter into contracts for this purpose.

SEC. 4. Expenses of the committee, under this resolution, which shall not exceed $160,000 for the period ending January 31, 1963, shall be paid from the contingent fund of the Senate upon vouchers approved by the chairman of the committee.

ASSISTANCE TO SENATORS IN CONNECTION WITH INTERPARLIAMENTARY ACTIVITIES AND RECEPTION OF FOREIGN OFFICIALS

Mr. FULBRIGHT, from the Committee on Foreign Relations, reported the following resolution (S. Res. 247); which was referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration:

Resolved, That in order to assist the Senate properly to discharge and coordinate its activities and responsibilities in connection with participation in various interparliamentary institutions and to facilitate the interchange and reception in United States of members of foreign legislative bodies and prominent officials of foreign governments, the Committee on Foreign Relations is authorized effective February 1, 1962, and until otherwise provided by law, to employ one additional professional staff member to be paid from the contingent fund of the Senate at rates of compensation to be fixed by the chairman in accordance with the provisions of section 202(e) of the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946, as amended.

SEC. 2. The Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed to pay the actual and necessary expenses incurred in connection with activities authorized by this resolution and approved in advance by the chairman of the Committee on Foreign Relations, which shall not exceed $5,000 each fiscal year, effective February 1, 1962, and until otherwise provided by law, from the contingent fund of the Senate upon vouchers certified by the Senator incurring such expenses and approved by the chairman.

PRINTING OF ADDITIONAL COPIES OF SENATE DOCUMENT 59, 87TH CONGRESS, 1ST SESSION

Mr. JOHNSTON submitted the following resolution (S. Res. 248); which was referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration:

Resolved, That there be printed for the use of the Committee on the Judiciary twenty thousand additional copies of Senate Document 59 of the Eightyseventh Congress, first session, entitled, "The Communist Party Line" (prepared by J. Edgar Hoover for the Internal Security Subcommittee).

ADDITIONAL FUNDS FOR COMMITTEE ON SMALL BUSINESS

Mr. SPARKMAN for himself and Mr. SALTONSTALL submitted the following resolution S. Res. 249); which was referred to the Committee on Banking and Currency:

Resolved, That the Select Committee on Small Business, in carrying out the duties imposed upon it by S. Res. 58, Eighty-first Congress, agreed to February 20, 1950, and S. Res. 272, Eightyfirst Congress, agreed to May 26, 1950, is authorized to examnie, investigate, and make a complete study of the problems of American small and independent business and to make recommendations concerning those problems to the appropriate legislative committees of the Senate.

SEC. 2. For the purposes of this resolution the committee, from February 1, .962, to January 31, 1963, inclusive, is authorized (1) to make such expenditures as it deems advisable; (2) to employ upon a temporary basis, technical. clerical, and other assistants and consultants; and (3) with the prior consent of the heads of the departments or agencies concerned, and the Committee on Rules and Administration, to utilize the reimbursable services, information, facilities, and personnel of any of the departments or agencies of the Government.

SEC. 3. The committees shall report its findings, together with its recommendations for legislation as it deems advisable, to the Senate at the earliest practicable date, but not later than January 31, 1963.

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

STOCK DISTRIBUTION TREATED AS RETURN OF CAPITAL

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

The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. MURPHY in the chair) laid before the Senate its unfinished business, viz, the bill (H.R. 8847) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 so as to provide that a distribution of stock made to an individual (or certain corporations) pursuant to an order enforcing the antitrust laws shall not be treated as a dividend distribution but shall be treated as a return of capital; and to provide that the amount of such a distribution made to a corporation shall be the fair market value of the distribution; and The Senate resumed the consideration of the said bill.

Pending debate.

MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE

A message from the House of Representatives, by Mr. Bartlett, one of its c'erks:

Mr. President: The Speaker of the House of Representatives has appointed Mr. KIRWAN, of Ohio, as a member of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian 1:1stitution.

The Speaker has appointed Mr. KIRWAN, of Ohio, as a member of the Joint Congressional Committee on Construction of a Building for Museum of History and Technology for the Smithsonian Institution.

STOCK DISTRIBUTION TREATED AS RETURN OF CAPITAL

The Senate resumed the consideration of its unfinished business, viz, the bill (H.R. 8847) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 so as to provide that a distribution of stock made to an individual (or certain corporations) pursuant to an order enforcing the antitrust laws shall not be treated as a dividend distribution but shall be treated as a return of capital; and to provide that the amount of such a distribution made to a corporation shall be the fair market value of the distribution.

Pending debate,

REMOVAL OF INJUNCTION OF SECRECY

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

Ordered, That the injunction of secrecy be removed from a proposed amendment to the statute of the International Atomic Energy Agency, approved by the general conference of the Agency on October 4, 1961.

ADJOURNMENT

On motion by Mr. KEATING, at 5 o'clock and 20 minutes p.m.,

The Senate, under its order of today, adjourned.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 16, 1962 The PRESIDENT pro tempore called the Senate to order, and the Chaplain offered prayer.

THE JOURNAL

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

The reading of the Journal of the proceedings of Monday, January 15, 1962, was dispensed with.

ATTENDANCE OF SENATORS

Mr. WARREN G. MAGNUSON, from the State of Washington, and Mr. PHILIP A. HART, from the State of Michigan, attended.

ENCOURAGING EXPLORATION FOR MINERALS

The PRESIDENT pro tempore laid before the Senate the following message from the President of the United States; which, with the accompanying report, was referred to the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs:

To the Congress of the United States:

I transmit herewith the Sixth Semiannual Report of the Secretary of the Interior prescribed by section 5 of the act of August 21, 1958, entitled "To provide a program for the discovery of the mineral reserves of the United States, its territories and possessions, by encouraging exploration for minerals, and for other purposes."

JOHN F. KENNEDY. THE WHITE HOUSE, January 16, 1962.

REPORT OF TRAINING OF RESERVE COMPONENT OF ARMED FORCES

The PRESIDENT pro tempore laid before the Senate a communication from the Deputy Secretary of Defense, transmitting, pursuant to law, an account of the status of training of each Reserve component of the Armed Forces and the progress made in strengthening of the Reserve components during fiscal year 1961; which, with the accompanying report, was referred to the Committee on Armed Services.

SALE OF CERTAIN PROPERTY OWNED BY DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA IN PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, VA.

The PRESIDENT pro tempore laid before the Senate a communication from the President of the Board of Commissioners of the District of Columbia, transmitting a draft of proposed legislation to authorize the Commissioners of the District of Columbia to sell certain property owned by the District of Columbia in Prince William County, Va.; which, with the accompanying paper, was referred to the Committee on the District of Columbia.

REVIEW OF AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESSING ACTIVITIES AT CERTAIN POST OFFICES

The 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 review of automatic data processing activities at Department headquarters and the New York and Richmond offices of the Post Office Department; which, with the accompanying report, was referred to the Committee on Government Operations. REPORTS OF PROFESSIONAL AND SCIENTIFIC POSITIONS IN CERTAIN GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENTS

The PRESIDENT pro tempore laid before the Senate a communication from the Chairman of the US. Civil Service Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, reports of professional and scientific positions established in the Commission for the calendar year 1961; which, with the accompanying paper. was referred to the Committee on Post Office and Civil Service.

The PRESIDENT pro tempore laid before the Senate a communication from the Chairman of the Railroad Retirement Board, transmitting, pursuant to law, reports of professional and scientific positions established in the Board for the calendar year 1961; which, with the accompanying paper, was referred to the Committee on Post Office and Civil Service.

PETITION

Mr. KEATING presented a resolution of the Queens County Bar Association of New York State relative to the selection of potential candidates on a nonpartisan basis to fill vacancies in the Federal courts in the State of New York; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND A JOINT
RESOLUTION

Bills and a joint resolution were introduced, severally read the first and sec

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