downgrade the bureaucracy or Government, and that sort of thing, that it is possible to attract and aspire a man of your background and your obvious qualifications. And I think that we shall make great use of you, sir, as proof that there is still life in the old system yet as far as our Government is concerned, and you do our hearts good.

Dr. STEWART. Thank you very much, Senator. I believe very much in this Government.

The CHAIRMAN. Doctor, one thing I noticed in the spectrum here, there is a portion of it that has "fixed Alaska." Do you understand what they mean by that?

Dr. STEWART. I am sure there is a man here who can answer that if you want a specific answer; but if you want me to try, I suspect it is fixed service between the United States and Alaska or perhaps fixed service within Alaska.

The CHAIRMAN. Probably the frequencies are set permanently up there.

Senator BARTLETT. It all relates to the Alaska Communications System Branch of the Army.

Dr. STEWART. A fixed service is one between stations which are at fixed points as distinct from mobile stations.

The CHAIRMAN. Well, any further questions of Dr. Stewart?
Thank you very much.

Dr. STEWART. My pleasure, sir. I wish to express my appreciation to the committee for the courtesy which you have shown me.

I had prepared a statement which I trust will be in the record and the members of the committee have it. If there is any information you gentlemen want from me it will be at your disposal.

The CHAIRMAN. The committee will go into executive session.
Thank you.

(Whereupon, at 11:00 a.m., the committee recessed subject to the call of the chairman.)

SUNDRY NOMINATIONS

TUESDAY, APRIL 17, 1962

COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE,

U.S. SENATE,

Washington, D.C.

The committee was called to order, pursuant to notice, at 10:15 a.m., in room 5110, New Senate Office Building, the Honorable Warren G. Magnuson, chairman of the committee, presiding.

The CHAIRMAN. The committee will come to order.

NOMINATION OF J. HERBERT HOLLOMON, OF NEW YORK, TO BE AN ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF COMMERCE FOR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

We have one matter today, confirmation of Dr. J. Herbert Hollomon, to be an Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Science and Technology.

This position was authorized by legislation I introduced and which the President signed into law February 16 of this year.

The Secretary of Commerce requested the legislation upon the advice of the Special Advisory Committee of the National Academy of Sciences, which wanted to assure that the important scientific and technical functions of the Department would be effectively directed.

As all of us know, the Department has within it several scientific agencies: the National Bureau of Standards, the Weather Bureau, the Coast and Geodetic Survey, the Patent Office and the Office of Technical Services. Also the Bureau of Public Roads and the Maritime Administration require research and development work in a number of fields.

Dr. Hollomon has submitted his biographical sketch, which we will place in the record in full.

(The documents follow :)

BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH OF J. HERBERT HOLLOMON

(Designated by President Kennedy To Be Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Science and Technology)

Dr. John Herbert Hollomon was born in Norfolk, Va., on March 12, 1919. He received his B.S. and B. Sc. degrees from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

Dr. Hollomon served as a metallurgical engineer with the Revere Copper & Brass Co. in 1940; as a research associate at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1940-41; and as an instructor in the Graduate School of Engineering of Harvard University in 1941-42. In 1942 Dr. Hollomon entered U.S. Army from which he was discharged as a major in 1946. During his Army

service he was Chief of Physical Metallurgical Research, Watertown Arsenal, Watertown, N.Y. For his services in this position he was awarded the Legion of Merit in 1945.

Dr. Hollomon has been associated with the General Electric Co. since 1946; becoming manager of the metallurgy and ceramics research department in 1952. Since 1960 he has been general manager of the general engineering laboratory of the company.

Dr. Hollomon is a member of the Development Assistance Panel and the Scientific and Technological Manpower Panel of the President's Science Advisory Committee; chairman of the engineering research committee of the engineers joint council; member of the U.S. Army's Scientific Advisory Panel; and member of the commission on engineering education.

He has also had many outstanding professional associations. He is a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences; a fellow of the American Physical Society and the New York Academy of Sciences; director of the Metallurgical Society of the American Institute of Mining, Metallurgical, and Petroleum Engineers; former trustee of the American Society for Metals; member of the British Institute of Metals, British Iron and Steel Institute, the Society for the History of Technology, the American Association for the Advancement of Science, the Institute of Electrical Engineers, the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, and the American Ceramics Society.

In education, Dr. Hollomon has been an adjunct professor of metallurgy at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and has served in advisory educational posts at Cornell, Harvard, and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Dr. Hollomon is the author of a textbook on metallurgy and has written or coauthored more than 50 articles in professional journals. Among his many honors are: The Rossiter W. Raymond Award of the AIME, 1946; Alfred Nobel Award of the Combined Engineering Societies of the United States, 1947; the Rosenhain Medal for outstanding contributions to metallurgy, the Institue of Metals of England, 1958.

Dr. Hollomon is married to the former Margaret Knox Wheeler of San Mateo, Calif., and they have four children.

The CHAIRMAN. I understand from my colleague here, the Senator from New York, that Dr. Hollomon is a resident of New York. He has had a long career in engineering and in the field of metallurgical research and he has served on several scientific and technological panels of the President's Science Advisory Committee; chairman of the engineering research committee of the engineers joint council; member of the U.S. Army's Scientific Advisory Panel; and member of the commission on engineering education.

He also is a member of many outstanding professional associations and is a graduate of MIT and has held posts at Cornell and Harvard.

He is an author of several textbooks and has received several honors. Dr. Hollomon, Senator Keating wants to make a brief statement on your behalf prior to us asking you a few questions.

STATEMENT OF HON. KENNETH B. KEATING, U.S. SENATOR FROM THE STATE OF NEW YORK

Senator KEATING. Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman.

The nominee before us today is a distinguished New Yorker. I am very pleased, as a member of this committee, to speak a word in his behalf. Dr. Hollomon had been the general manager of the general engineering laboratory of the General Electric Co. in Schenectady. He has been active in government-he has served as a member of the Development Assistance Panel and the Scientific and Technological Manpower Panel of the President's Science Advisory Committee.

He is well equipped indeed for the position of Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Science and Technology.

Dr. Hollomon was educated at one of our great institutions of learning in New York, the Renesselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, N.Y. He is an author and has been very energetic and active in research activities.

I have heard a great deal of high praise for Dr. Hollomon as the President's nominee for this office. I call attention particularly to an editorial which appeared on Friday, April 13, which ought to be a good omen for Dr. Hollomon as a scientific man, in the Albany Times Union, entitled "An Excellent Choice," in which, among other things, they say "no better selection than Dr. Hollomon could have been made. His experience admirably equips him for the job." The editorial concludes with the statement that they believe Dr. Hollomon will make the most of a challenging opportunity.

I am certain that is correct and I am happy indeed today to endorse Dr. Hollomon for the high position to which he has been named by the President.

I would like to have appear in the record, if I may, Mr. Chairman, a news article on Dr. Hollomon's experience which appeared in the Albany Times Union on April 10. It is short and I would appreciate it going into the record.

The CHAIRMAN. That will be placed in the record. (The article follows:)

[From the Times Union, Albany, Apr. 10, 1962]

AREA MAN PICKED FOR CABINET POST

Dr. J. Herbert Hollomon, manager of the general engineering laboratory of General Electric Co., Schenectady, was nominated yesterday by President Kennedy to the newly created post of Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Science and Technology.

The Secretary will direct Commerce Department scientific and technical functions and serve as principal adviser in these fields to Commerce Secretary Luther H. Hodges.

ARMY MAJOR

Born in Norfolk, Va., Dr. Hollomon received both his bachelor of science degree in metallurgy and doctor of science degree from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

During World War II he served as a major while chief of physical metallurgy at the U.S. Arsenal at Watertown, Mass. He received the Legion of Merit for outstanding service there.

Licensed as a professional engineer, he has served in an advisory capacity to RPI, Harvard, MIT, and Cornell, and has served on the faculties of Cornell, Harvard, and MIT.

He has written a textbook on metallurgy and numerous technical articles, and was advisory editor of a 100-volume series of scientific books.

He is on record as believing Government and industry should not emphasize space exploration at the expense of problems of our times such as air pollution, underdeveloped countries, and urban renewal. He is also a strong advocate of a national academy of engineering which would be equal to and preferably affiliated with the National Academy of Sciences.

Dr. Hollomon is a member of the board of trustees of the Schenectady museum and chairman of the eastern Mohawk Valley development study committee.

He lives with his wife, Margaret, three sons, and a daughter on Rosendale Road, Niskayuna.

In 1954 he was named "one of America's 10 outstanding young men" by the National Junior Chamber of Commerce.

A statement issued by Gerald L. Phillippe, president of General Electric Co., said:

"Dr. Hollomon is a fine choice for this new Government assignment. He is one of the Nation's leading scientists and engineers and we are sorry to lose his outstanding services.

"When the Government approached Dr. Hollomon with the offer of this important post, it was his personal decision to accept, and it has been our consistent policy to accede to the wishes of employee.

"CITES 'CONTRIBUTION'

"During his career with General Electric, Dr. Hollomon has made many significant contributions in scientific and engineering fields. His broad technical experience and competence make him admirably suited for this new important post."

When advised of his nomination, Dr. Hollomon commented:

"I am deeply honored and very pleased that President Kennedy has announced his intention to appoint me to the new post of Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Science and Technology. The opportunity to be of service in this important Government activity is indeed a most challenging one.

"The great scientific and engineering achievements of our day are vital factors in stimulating and expanding our own national economy. Such factors appear particularly significant in the light of the opportunities in the growing European Common Market and of the scientific and industrial threats by the Soviet Union.

"SEES OPPORTUNITY

"The technological strength of our nation will lead to outstanding opportunities for the future, not only for our own country but for the peoples of the world. "It is, of course, with sincere regret that I will have to terminate my long and pleasureable service with the General Electric Co. I hope that my background and experience will be most useful in meeting the challenges of this important position."

The CHAIRMAN. Congressman Stratton is here, who would also like to speak. We will be glad to hear from you.

STATEMENT OF HON. SAMUEL S. STRATTON, REPRESENTATIVE IN THE U.S. CONGRESS FOR THE 32D DISTRICT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK

Mr. STRATTON. Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman.

I am very happy to have the opportunity to appear before your committee in support of the President's nomination of Dr. Hollomon, who happens to be a very distinguished constituent of mine from the 32d District of New York. In fact, I am particularly happy to be able to support him since this congressional district has been abolished by the State legislature and if I do not get the chance to endorse him before the end of the year, he may not be my constituent any more. [Laughter.]

Some time ago, Mr. Chairman, the Department of Commerce indicated that they were looking for a very distinguished scientist to fill the position of Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Science and Technology, which, as you know, had been created by the Congress this year. At that time, I mentioned to them the name of one of the most outstanding scientists and scientific administrators that we had in Schenectady and in our district, Dr. Hollomon.

I pointed out to them that, as a matter of fact, he was a member of Senator Keating's political party rather than my own, but I felt he was a man of outstanding ability and I felt that they could not overlook him. I was delighted some weeks ago to find that after a nationwide search for someone to fill this position, the Department,