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ticable date, but not later than January 31, 1963.

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

STUDY OF REVISION AND CODIFICATION OF STATUTES OF THE UNITED STATES Mr. EASTLAND, from the Committee on the Judiciary, reported the following resolution (S. Res. 257); which was referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration:

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, if more than one counsel is employed, 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 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, 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 $26,000, shall be paid from the contingent fund of the Senate upon vouchers approved by the chairman of the committee.

INVESTIGATION OF ANTITRUST AND MONOP

OLY LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES Mr. EASTLAND, from the Committee on the Judiciary, reported the following resolution (S. Res. 258); which was referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration:

straints and monopolies, and of the antitrust and monopoly laws of the United States, their administration, interpretation, operation, enforcement and effect, and to determine and from time to time redetermine the nature and extent of any legislation which may be necessary or desirable for

(1) clarification of existing law to eliminate conflicts and uncertainties where necessary;

(2) improvement of the administration and enforcement of existing laws; and

(3) supplementation of existing law to provide any additional substantive, procedural, or organizational legislation which may be needed for the attainment of the fundamental objects of the laws and the efficient administration and enforcement thereof.

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 $450,000, shall be paid from the contingent fund of the Senate upon vouchers approved by the chairman of the committee.

STUDY OF MATTERS PERTAINING TO
CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS

Mr. EASTLAND, from the Committee on the Judiciary, reported the following resolution (S. Res. 259); which was referred to the Committee on Rules and 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 as it deems advisable; (2) to em

ploy, 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 reismbursable 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 $48,500, shall be paid from the contingent fund of the Senate upon vouchers approved by the chairman of the committee.

INVESTIGATION OF MATTERS PERTAINING TO CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS

Mr. EASTLAND, from the Committee on the Judiciary, reported the following resolution (S. Res. 260); which was referred to the Committee on Rules and 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 expendi tures 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. 4. Expenses of the committee, under this resolution, which shall not exceed $140,000, shall be paid from the

contingent fund of the Senate upon vouchers approved by the chairman of the committee.

CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS PERTAINING TO GOVERNMENT CHARTERS, HOLIDAYS, AND CELEBRATIONS

Mr. EASTLAND, from the Committee on the Judiciary, reported the following resolution (S. Res. 261); which was referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration:

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; 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 $7,500, shall be paid from the contingent fund of the Senate upon vouchers approved by the chairman of the committee.

STUDY AND EXAMINATION OF FEDERAL

JUDICIAL SYSTEM

Mr. EASTLAND, from the Committee on the Judiciary, reported the following resolution (S. Res. 262); which was referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration:

SEC. 2. For the purpose 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 professional, 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 departments and 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 $90,000, shall be paid from the contingent fund of the Senate upon vouchers approved by the chairman of the committee.

STUDY OF MATTERS PERTAINING TO IMMIGRATION AND NATURALIZATION

Mr. EASTLAND, from the Committee on the Judiciary, reported the following resolution (S. Res. 263); which was referred to the Committee on Rules and 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 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. 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 ADMINISTRATION, OPERATION, AND ENFORCEMENT OF INTERNAL SECURITY ACT

Mr. EASTLAND, from the Committee on the Judiciary, reported the following resolution (S. Res. 264); which was referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration:

Resolved, That the Committee on the Judiciary, 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, insofar as they relate to the authority of the committee hereunder, to make a complete and continuing study and investigation of (1) the administration, operation, and enforcement of the Internal Security Act of 1950, as amended; (2) the administration, operation, and enforcement of other laws relating to espionage, sabotage, and the protection of the internal security of the United States; and (3) the extent, nature and effect of subversive activities in the United States, its territories and possessions, including, but not limited to, espionage, sabotage, and infiltration by persons who are or may be under the domination of the foreign government or organizations controlling the world Communist movement or any other movement seeking to overthrow the Government of the United States by force and violence.

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 $325,000, shall be paid from the contingent fund of the Senate upon vouchers approved by the chairman of the committee.

INVESTIGATION OF JUVENILE DELINQUENCY

Mr. EASTLAND, from the Committee on the Judiciary, reported the following resolution (S. Res. 265); which was referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration:

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 juvenile delinquency in the United States, including (a) the extent and character of juvenile delinquency in the United States and its causes and contributing factors; (b) the adequacy of existing provisions of law, including chapters 402 and 403 of title 18 of the United States Code, in dealing with youthful offenders of Federal laws; (c) sentences imposed on, or other correctional action taken with respect to, youthful offenders by Federal courts; and (d) the extent to which juveniles are violating Federal laws relating to the sale or use of narcotics.

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 $178,000, shall be paid from the contingent fund of the Senate upon vouchers approved by the chairman of the committee.

INVESTIGATION OF NATIONAL
PENITENTIARIES

Mr. EASTLAND, from the Committee on the Judiciary, reported the following resolution (S. Res. 266); which was referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration:

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 $5,000, shall be paid from the contingent fund of the Senate upon vouchers approved by the chairman of the committee.

EXAMINATION AND REVIEW OF ADMINISTRATION OF THE PATENT OFFICE Mr. EASTLAND, from the Committee on the Judiciary, reported the following resolution (S. Res. 267); which was referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration:

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. 4. Expenses of the committee, under this resolution, which shall not exceed $120,000, shall be paid from the contingent fund of the Senate upon vouchers approved by the chairman of the committee.

STUDY OF MATTERS PERTAINING TO REVISION AND CODIFICATION OF STATUTES OF THE UNITED STATES

Mr. EASTLAND, from the Committee on the Judiciary, reported the following resolution (S. Res. 268); which was referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration:

Resolved, That the Committee on the Judiciary, or any duly authorized subcommittee thereof, is authorized under section 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 conduct a further examination and review of the administration of the Trading With the Enemy Act, as amended, and the War Claims Act of 1948, as amended, and consider proposed legislation affecting said Acts.

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. 4. Expenses of the committee, under this resolution, which shall not exceed $45,000, shall be paid from the contingent fund of the Senate upon vouchers approved by the chairman of the committee.

NATIONAL FUELS AND ENERGY STUDY BY COMMITTEE ON INTERIOR AND INSULAR AFFAIRS

Mr. ANDERSON, from the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs, reported the following resolution (S. Res. 269); which was referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration:

Resolved, That the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs, or any duly authorized subcommittee thereof, is authorized under sections 134(a) and 136 of the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946, as amended, and in accordance with its jurisdiction specified in rule XXV of the Standing Rules of the Senate to

(a) make a full and complete investigation and study (including the holding of public hearings in appropriate parts of the Nation) of the current and prospective fuel and energy resources of the United States and the present and probable future rates of consumption thereof; and

(b) make a full and complete investigation and study of the existing and prospective governmental policies and laws affecting the fuels and energy industries with the view of deter

mining what, if any, changes and implementation of these policies and laws may be advisable in order to coordinate and provide an effective national fuels policy to assure the availability of fuels and energy adequate for an expanding economy and for the security of the United States, taking into account the investment by private enterprise for the maintenance of efficient and adequate fuels and necessary related industries and the necessity for the maintenance of an adequate force of skilled workers.

SEC. 2. The President of the Senate, at the request of the chairman of the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs, shall appoint three Senators, none of whom shall be members of the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs, to participate in the study authorized herein and the Senators so appointed shall serve with the committee in an ex officio capacity.

SEC. 3. For the purposes of this resolution the committee is authorized through January 31, 1963, (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. 4. The committee shall report its finding, together with its recommendations for legislation as it deems advisable, to the Senate at the earliest practicable date.

SEC. 5. The expenses of the committee under this resolution, from the date of its agreement through January 31, 1963, shall not exceed $25,000 and shall be paid from the contingent fund of the Senate upon vouchers approved by the chairman of the committee.

STUDY BY COMMITTEE ON ARMED SERVICES ON VARIOUS AREAS OF NATIONAL DEFENSE Mr. STENNIS, from the Committee on Armed Services, reported the following resolution (S. Res. 270); which was referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration:

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

(1) common defense generally; (2) the War Department and the Military Establishment generally:

(3) the Navy Department and the Naval Establishment generally:

(4) soldiers' and sailors' homes; (5) pay, promotion, retirement, and other benefits and privileges of members of the Armed Forces;

(6) selective service;

(7) size and composition of the Army and Navy;

(8) forts, arsenals, military reservations, and navy yards;

(9) ammunition depots;

(10) maintenance and operation of the Panama Canal, including the administration, sanitation, and government of the Canal Zone;

(11) conservation, development, and use of naval petroleum and oil shale

reserves:

(12) strategic and critical materials necessary for the common defense;

(13) aeronautical and space activities peculiar to or primarily associated with the development of weapons systems or military operations.

SEC. 2. For the purpose 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 expenses of the committee under this resolution, which shall not exceed $220,000, shall be paid from the contingent fund of the Senate upon vouchers approved by the chairman of

the committee.

STOCK DISTRIBUTION TREATED AS RETURN OF CAPITAL

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

The Senate resumed the consideration of its unfinished business, viz, the bill

(HR. 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.

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.

(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, which were ordered to lie on the table and to be printed. Pending debate,

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

Ordered, That the Senate convene on Tuesday, January 23, 1962, at 12 o'clock m.. and effective upon the disposition of the Journal the Senate resume the consideration of the bill and that debate on any amendment, motion, or appeal, except a motion to lay on the table, shall be limited to 2 hours, 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 4 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.

Ordered further, That the Senate proceed to vote at 2 p.m. on a motion to recommit the bill, the time to be equally divided.

Pending debate.

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

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

Pending debate.

ADJOURNMENT

On motion by Mr. SMATHERS, at 5 o'clock and 39 minutes p.m.,

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

MONDAY, JANUARY 22, 1962

The PRESIDENT pro tempore called the Senate to order, and Rev. Bohdan S. Zelechiwsky, of South Bound Brook, N.J., offered prayer.

THE JOURNAL

On motion of Mr. MANSFIELD, and

STOCK DISTRIBUTION TREATED AS RETURNS OF by unanimous consent.

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.

ECONOMIC REPORT OF THE PRESIDENT

The PRESIDENT pro tempore laid before the Senate the following message from the President of the United States, transmitting, pursuant to law, his Economic Report, together with the annual report of the Council of Economic Advisers, received by the Secretary of the Senate on Saturday, January 20, 1962, under the order of the Senate of Thursday, January 18, 1962; which, with the accompanying document, was referred to the Joint Economic Committee:

THE WHITE HOUSE,

Washington, D.C., January 20, 1962. The Honorable the PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE.

The Honorable the SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

SIRS: I am presenting herewith my Economic Report to the Congress, as required under the Employment Act of 1946.

In preparing this report, I have had the advice and assistance of the Council of Economic Advisers, who, in turn, have had the assistance of members of the Cabinet and heads of independent agencies.

Together with this report, I am transmitting the annual report of the Council of Economic Advisers, which was prepared in accordance with section 4(c) (2) of the Employment Act of 1946. Respectfully,

JOHN F. KENNEDY.

DEATH OF SENATOR ANDREW F. SCHOEPPEL, OF KANSAS

Mr. CARLSON announced the death of Hon. ANDREW F. SCHOEPPEL, late a Senator from the State of Kansas, which occurred at the Naval Medical Center, Bethesda, Md., on Sunday, January 21, 1962, and, after brief remarks, he submitted the following resolution (S. Res. 271); which was considered and unanimously agreed to:

Resolved, That the Senate has heard with profound sorrow and deep regret the announcement of the death of Honorable ANDREW F. SCHOEPPEL, late a Senator from the State of Kansas.

Resolved, That a committee of Senators be appointed by the Presiding Officer of the Senate to attend the funeral of the deceased.

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

ADJOURNMENT

On motion by Mr. CARLSON, as a further mark of respect to the memory of the deceased,

The Senate adjourned.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 23, 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 Monday, January 22, 1962, was dispensed with.

MEMBERS OF FUNERAL COMMITTEE

The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. SMITH of Massachusetts in the chair) appointed Mr. CARLSON, Mr. DIRKSEN, Mr. MAGNUSON, Mr. YOUNG of North Dakota, Mr. WILLIAMS of Delaware, Mr. BENNETT, Mr. MONRONEY, Mr. COTTON, Mr. HRUSKA, Mr. CURTIS, Mr. ALLOTT, Mr. BARTLETT, and Mr. HOLLAND as members of the committee to attend the funeral of the late Senator ANDREW F. SCHOEPPEL.

TRANSACTION OF ROUTINE BUSINESS

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

Ordered, That routine business be transacted for a period of 15 minutes, notwithstanding the unanimous-consent agreement of January 18, 1962.

COMMITTEE AUTHORIZED TO SIT The Subcommittee on Internal Security of the Committee on the Judiciary was authorized to sit today during the session of the Senate, on the request of Mr. MANSFIELD.

ANNUAL REPORT OF DIRECTOR OF SELECTIVE SERVICE

The VICE PRESIDENT laid before the Senate a communication from the Director of the Selective Service System, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 11th Annual Report of the Director of Selective Service for the fiscal year 1961; which, with the accompanying report, was referred to the Committee on Armed Services.

MILITARY PRIME CONTRACTS WITH BUSINESS FIRMS

The VICE PRESIDENT laid before the Senate a communication from the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Installations and Logistics), transmitting, pursuant to law, a report of the Army, Navy, and Air Force for the period July 1 to November 30, 1961, of military prime contracts with small and other business firms for experimental, developmental, test, and research work in the interests of national defense and industrial mobilization; which, with the accompanying report, was referred to the Committee on Banking and Currency.

REPORTS OF JUDGMENTS RENDERED BY U.S. COURT OF CLAIMS

The VICE PRESIDENT laid before the Senate a communication from the Clerk of the U.S. Court of Claims, transmitting, pursuant to law, a statement of all judgments rendered by the

U.S. Court of Claims for the year ended September 30, 1961, including the amount thereof, the parties in whose favor rendered, and a brief synopsis of the nature of the claims; which, with the accompanying report, was referred to the Committee on Appropriations and ordered to be printed.

REDUCTION OF REVOLVING FUND OF THE AGRICULTURAL MARKETING ACT

The VICE PRESIDENT laid before the Senate a communication from the Governor of the Farm Credit Administration, transmitting a draft of proposed legislation to amend section 6 of the Agricultural Marketing Act, to reduce the revolving fund available for subscriptions to the capital stock of the banks of cooperatives; which, with the accompanying paper, was referred to the Committee on Agriculture and Forestry. REPORT OF RURAL ELECTRIC AND TELEPHONE PROGRAMS OF RURAL ELECTRIFICATION ADMINISTRATION

The VICE PRESIDENT laid before the Senate a communication from the Secretary of Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant to law, the annual report of the rural electric and rural telephone programs of the Rural Electrification Administration for the fiscal year 1961; which, with the accompanying report, was referred to the Committee on Agriculture and Forestry.

REPORT OF PUERTO RICAN HURRICANE RELIEF LOANS

The VICE PRESIDENT laid before the Senate a communication from the Acting Secretary of Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report of collections by the Farmers Home Administration of the Department of Agriculture on Puerto Rican hurricane relief loans since the transfer of the authority on July 11, 1956; which was referred to the Committee on Agriculture and Forestry.

ANNUAL REPORT OF FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

The VICE PRESIDENT laid before the Senate a communication from the Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 27th annual report of the Commission for the fiscal year 1961; which, with the accompanying report, was referred to the Committee on Commerce.

REPORT OF U.S. TARIFF COMMISSION The VICE PRESIDENT laid before the Senate a communication from the Chairman of the U.S. Tariff Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 45th annual report of the Commission for the fiscal year 1961; which, with the accompanying report, was referred to the Committee on Finance.

EXTENSION OF RENEGOTIATION ACT OF 1951 The VICE PRESIDENT laid before the Senate a communication from the Chairman of the Renegotiation Board, transmitting a draft of proposed legis

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