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the brucellosis eradication program for un additional 2-year period, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture.

By Mr. LANE:

H. R. 10391. A bill to amend section 312 of the Immigration and Nationality Act to exempt certain additional persons from the requirements as to understanding the English language before their naturalization as citizens of the United States; to the Committee on the Judiciary.

By Mr. MACK of Illinois:

H. R. 10392. A bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934, with respect to the broadcasting of subscription television programs; to the Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.

By Mr. MATTHEWS:

H. R. 10393. A bill to establish a program of survival food depots in order to provide subsistence for the large numbers of the civilian population of the United States who would be evacuated from the devastated areas in the event of attack on the United States; to the Committee on Agriculture.

H. R. 10394. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to eliminate the provisions which presently restrict the deduction for medical expenses to those exceeding 3 percent of the taxpayer's adjusted gross income, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means.

H. R. 10395. A bill to increase from $600 to $700 the personal income tax exemptions of a taxpayer (including the exemption for a spouse, the exemption for a dependent, and the additional exemptions for old age and blindness); to the Committee on Ways and Means.

H. R. 10396. A bill to amend title I of the Social Security Act to provide that the first $50 per month of earned income may be disregarded by the State agency in determining an individual's need for old-age assistance; to the Committee on Ways and Means.

By Mr. O'HARA of Minnesota:

H. R. 10397. A bill to authorize emergency refinancing loans to farmers in disaster areas; to the Committee on Agriculture.

By Mr. ROOSEVELT:

H. R. 10400. A bill to create a Small Business Capital Bank System to make available to small business a source of equity and long-term loan capital where such capital is not available on reasonable terms from existing private sources; to transfer to such system all funds which are presently available under section 13b of the Federal Reserve Act for loans to industrial and commercial firms, together with certain other funds out of the surplus accounts of the Federal Reserve banks; and for other purposes; to the Committee on Banking and Currency.

By Mr. SANTANGELO:

H. R. 10401. A bill to create a Small Business Capital Bank System to make available to small business a source of equity and long-term loan capital where such capital is not available on reasonable terms from existing private sources; to transfer to such system all funds which are presently available under section 13b of the Federal Reserve Act for loans to industrial and commercial arms,

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together with certain other funds out of the surplus accounts of the Federal Reserve banks; and for other purposes; to the Committee on Banking and Currency.

By Mr. TOLLEFSON:

H. R. 10402. A bill to amend the Agricultural Act of 1949, as amended; to the Committee on Agriculture.

H. R. 10403. A bill to provide an adequate, balanced, and orderly flow of milk and dairy products in interstate and foreign commerce, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture.

By Mr. WILLIAMS of Mississippi: H. R. 10404. A bill to amend the Federa Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act for the protection of the public health, by prohibiting new food additives which have not been adequately pretested to establish their safe use under the conditions of their intended use; to the Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.

By Mr. BROOMFIELD:

H. R. 10:05. A bill to provide for the conveyance of a portion of the former naval industrial facilities at Center Line, Mich., to the State of Michigan, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Government Operations.

H. R. 10406. A bill to amend title XV of the Social Security Act to provide for payments of unemployment compensation thereunder to veterans discharged after 1958, to the same extent as such payments are made to civilian employees of the United States; to the Committee on Ways and Means.

By Mr. COAD:

H. R. 10407. A bill to amend section 13 of the Federal Highway Act to permit the Secretary of Commerce to reimburse the States for the United States pro rata share of the value of materials stockpiled in the vicinity of Federal-aid highway projects for use in the construction or reconstruction work involved in such projects; to the Committee on Public Works.

By Mr. MORANO:

H. R. 10408. A bill to include as creditable service for purposes of retirement under section 6 (c) of the Civil Service Retirement Act certain service of individuals transferred under Executive Order 9067 of February 20, 1942; to the Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. By Mr. TALLE: H. R. 10409. A bill to provide minimum price support levels for whole milk and butterfat during the 2-year period beginning April 1, 1958; to the Committee on Agriculture.

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1960 as "Visit U. S. A. Year": to the Committee on the Judiciary.

By Mr. CELLER:

H. Con. Res. 249. Concurrent resolution to request the President to designate the year 1960 as "Visit J. 8. A. Year," and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. By Mr. FARBSTEIN:

H. Con. Res. 250. Concurrent resolution to request the President to designate the year 1960 as "Visit U. S. A. Year"; to the Committee on the Judiciary.

H. Con. Res. 251. Concurrent resolution to extend greetings of the United States to the Government and people of Israel on the occasion of the 10th anniversary of the independence of Israel, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs.

By Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN:

H. Con. Res. 252. Concurrent resolution to request the President to designate the year 1960 as "Visit U. 8. A. Year"; to the Committee on the Judiciary.

By Mr. HAYS of Arkansas:

H. Con. Res. 253. Concurrent resolution to request the President to designate the year 1960 as "Visit U. S. A. Year"; to the Committee on the Judiciary.

H. J. Res. 521. Joint resolution providing for the construction by the Department of the Interior of a full-scale demonstration plant for the production, from sea or other saline waters, of water suitable for agricultural, industrial, municipal, and other beneficial consumptive uses; to the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.

By Mr. FARBSTEIN:

H. Res. 466. Resolution to authorize the Committee on Foreign Affairs to conduct an investigation and study of certain problems arising from population migrations within the United States and between the United States and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico; to the Committee on Rules.

By Mr. HORAN:

H. Res. 467. Resolution eating a select committee to conduct a study of the fiscal organization and procedures of the Congress; to the Committee on Rules

Under clause 4 of rule XXII, memorials were presented and referred as follows:

By Mr. FORAND: Memorial of the Rhode Island General Assembly, urging the President of the United States, the Congress of the United States, the Secretary of State of

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fulfillment of the act of August 31, 1954 (68 Stat. 1029), "An act to create a National Monument Commission, and for other purposes"; without amendment (Rept. No. 1313). Referred to the House Calendar.

Mr. SMITH of Virginia: Committee on Rules. House Resolution 460. Resolution for consideration of H. R. 2151, a bill to amend certain provisions of the Tariff Act of 1930 relative to import duties on certain coarse wool; without amendment (Rept. No. 1314). Referred to the House Calendar.

Mr. THORNBERRY: Committee on Rules. House Resolution 461. Resolution for consideration of Senate Joint Resolution 39, joint resolution to authorize the construction of certain water-conservation projects to provide for a more adequate supply of water for irrigation purposes in the Pecos River Basin, N. Mex., and Tex.; without amendment (Rept. No. 1315). Referred to the House Calendar.

Mr. MADDEN: Committee on Rules. House Resolution 462. Resolution for consideration of H. R. 4215, a bill amending sections 22 and 24 of the Organic Act of Guam; without amendment (Rept. No. 1316). Referred to the House Calendar.

Mr. BOLLING: Committee on Rules. House Resolution 463. Resolution for consideration of House Joint Resolution 2, joint resolution to provide for transfer of right-ofway for Yellowtafl Dam and Reservoir, Hardin unit, Missouri River Basin project and payment to Crow Indian Tribe in connection therewith, and for other purposes; without amendment (Rept. No. 1317). Referred to the House Calendar.

Mr. O'NEILL: Committee on Rules. House Resolution 464. Resolution for consideration of H. R. 1244, a bill to provide for the development by the Secretary of the Interior of Independence National Historical Park, and for other purposes; without amendment (Rept. No. 1318). Referred to the House Calendar.

Mr. COLMER: Committee on Rules. House Resolution 465. Resolution for consideration of H. R. 912, a bill to amend the Navy ration statute so as to provide for the serving of oleomargine or margarine; without amendment (Rept. No. 1319). Referred to the House Calendar.

Mr. LANE: Committee on the Judiciary. H. R. 8439. A bill to cancel ccrtain bonds posted pursuant to the Immigration Act of 1924, as amended, or the Immigration and Nationality Act; with amendment (Rept. No. 1320). Referred to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union.

Under clause 2 of rule XIII, reports of committees were delivered to the Clerk for printing and reference to the proper calendar, as follows:

Mr. LANE: Committee on the Judiciary. 8. 652. An act for the relief of the Thomas Cruse Mining & Development Co.; without amendment (Rept. No. 1305). Referred to the Committee of the Whole House.

Mr. LANE: Committee on the Judiciary. S. 1714. An act for the relief of Roma H. Sellers; with amendment (Rept. No. 1306). Referred to the Committee of the Whole House.

Mr. LANE: Committee on the Judiciary. H. R. 7057. A bill for the relief of Henry Bigajer and Maria Bigajer; without amendment (Rept. No. 1307). Referred to the Committee of the Whole House.

Mr. LANE: Committee on the Judiciary. H. R. 8134. A bill for the relief of certain

employees of the Department of the Air Force, Mobile Air Materiel Arca; with amendment (Rept. No. 1308). Referred to the Committee of the Whole House.

Mr. LANE: Committee on the Judiciary. H. R. 9396. A bill for the relief of C. J. Pobojeski; without amendment (Rept. No. 1309). Referred to the Committee of the Whole House.

Mr. BURDICK: Committee on the Judiciary. H. R. 9878. A bill for the relief of Dora Thelma Andree; without amendment (Rept. No. 1310). Referred to the Committee of the Whole House.

PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS

Under clause 4 of rule XXII, public bills and resolutions were introduced and severally referred as follows:

By Mr. MILLS:

H. R. 10363. A bill to extend the authority of the President to enter into trade agreements under section 350 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means.

By Mr. KEAN:

H. R. 10369. A bill to extend the authority of the President to enter into trade agreements under section 350 of the Tariff Act of 1920, as amended, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means.

By Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN:

H. R. 10370. A bill to extend the authority of the President to enter into trade agreements under section 350 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means.

By Mr. CHAMBERLAIN:

H. R. 10371. A bill to extend the authority of the President to enter into trade agreements under section 350 of the Tariff Act of 1930. as amended, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means.

By Mr. CUNNINGHAM of Iowa:

H. R. 10372. A bill to amend section 13 of the Federal Highway Act to permit the Secretary of Commerce to reimburse the States for the United States pro rata share of the value of materials stockpiled in the vicinity of Federal-aid highway projects for use in the construction or reconstruction work involved in such projects; to the Committee on Public Works.

H. R. 10373. A bill to extend the time for filing certain claims for refund of income tax which are based on the sick pay exclusion of section 22 (b) (5) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1939; to the Committee on Ways and Means.

By Mr. ANDERSON of Montana:

H. R. 10374. A bill to amend the FederalAid Highway Act of 1956 to authorize appropriations for forest highways for the fiscal years ending June 30, 1960, and June 30, 1961, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Public Works.

By Mr. ASPINALL (by request):

H. R. 10375. A bill to amend the act terminating Federal supervision over the Klamath Indian Tribe by providing in the alternative for private or Federal acquisition of the part of the tribal forest that must be sold, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.

By Mr. AES:

H. R. 10376 ..to protect the right of the blind to self-expression through organizations of the blind; to the Committee on Education and Labor.

By Mr. BROOMFIELD:

H. R. 10377. A bill to amend the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 to permit the donation of surplus property to volunteer fire-fighting organizations; to the Committee on Government Operations.

By Mr. CELLER:

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H. R. 10378. A bill to limit the applicability of the antitrust laws so as to exempt cer tain aspects of designated professional team sports, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary.

By Mr. CURTIS of Massachusetts: H. R. 10379. A bill to amend the Bankruptcy Act to provide that no security in the form of a bond or otherwise shall be required of deposits to the extent that they are insured by the Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corporation; to the Committee on the Judiciary.

By Mr. DORN of South Carolina: H. R 10380. A bill to amend the National Service Life Insurance Act of 1940 to provide for paying an indemnity of $10,000 to the widow, children, or parents of any member of a uniformed service dying after 1956 under circumstances not permitting payment of dependency and indemnity compen sation or death compensation; to the Committee on Veterans Affairs.

By Mr. ELLIOTT:

H R. 10331. A bill to strengthen the national defense, the cause of peace, and assure the intellectual preeminence of the United States, especially in science and technology. through programs designed to stimulate the development and to increase the number cf students in science, engineering, mathematics, modern foreign languages, and other disciplines, and to provide additional farthties for the teaching thereof; to promote the development of technical skills essential to the national defense: to assist teachers to increase their knowledge and improve their effectiveness; and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and Labor.

By Mr. GATHINGS:

H R. 10382. A bill to amend the Agricul tural Act of 1949, to provide for the increased use of rice by the Armed Forces and in certain federally operated hospitals; to the Committee on Agriculture.

By Mrs. GRANAHAN:

H. R. 10383. A bill to amend title II of the Social Security Act to increase the minimum benefits payable thereunder; to the Committee on Ways and Means.

By Mr. HEMPHILL:

H. R. 10384. A bill to increase the rates of basic compensation of officers and employees in the field service of the Post Office Department; to the Committes on Post Office and Civil Service.

H. R. 10385. A bill to revise the basic com→ pensation schedules of the Classification Act of 1949, as amended, and for other purposes: to the Committee on Post Office and Civil Service.

H. R. 10386. A bill to prohibit and make unlawful the charging of a fee to view telecasts, or to enjoy the use of television in private homes; to the Committee on Inter state and Foreign Commerce.

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By Mr. O'HARA of Minnesota:

H. R. 10397. A bill to authorize emergency refinancing loans to farmers in disaster areas; to the Committee on Agriculture.

By Mr. ROOSEVELT:

By Mr. SANTANGELO:

H. R. 10401. A bill to create a Small Buciness Capital Bank System to make available to small business a source of equity and long-term loan capital where such capital is not available on reasonable terms from existing private sources; to transfer to such system all funds which are presently available under section 13b of the Federal Reserve Act

for loans to industrial and commercial firms,

together with certain other funds out of the surplus accounts of the Federal Reserve banks; and for other purposes; to the Committee on Banking and Currency.

By Mr. TOLLEFSON:

H. R. 10402. A bill to amend the Agricultural Act of 1949, as amended; to the Committee on Agriculture.

H. R. 10403. A bill to provide an adequate, balanced, and orderly flow of milk and dairy products in interstate and foreign commerce, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture.

By Mr. WILLIAMS of Mississippi:

H. R. 10404. A bill to amend the Federa! Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act for the protection of the public health, by prohibiting new food additives which have not been adequately pretested to establish their safe use under the conditions of their intended use; to the Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.

By Mr. BROOMFIELD:

H. R. 10405. A bill to provide for the conveyance of a portion of the former naval industrial facilities at Center Line, Mich., to the State of Michigan, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Government Operations.

By Mr. COAD:

H. R. 10407. A bill to amend section 13 of the Federal Highway Act to permit the Secretary of Commerce to reimburse the States for the United States prò rata share of the value of materials stockpiled in the vicinity of Federal-aid highway projects for use in the construction or reconstruction work involved in such projects; to the Committee on Public Works.

By Mr. MORANO:

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1960 as "Visit U. 8. A. Year"; to the Committee on the Judiciary.

By Mr. CELLER:

H. Con. Res. 249. Concurrent resolution to request the President to designate the year 1960 as "Visit J. S. A. Year," and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. By Mr. FARBSTEIN:

H. Con. Res. 250. Concurrent resolution to request the President to designate the year 1960 as "Visit U. 8. A. Year"; to the Committee on the Judiciary.

By Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN:

H. Con. Res. 252. Concurrent resolution to request the President to designate the year 1960 as "Visit U. S. A. Year"; to the Committee on the Judiciary.

By Mr. HAYS of Arkansas:

H. Con. Res. 253. Concurrent resolution to request the President to designate the year 1960 as "Visit U. S. A. Year"; to the Committee on the Judiciary.

By Mr. FARBSTEIN:

By Mr. HORAN:

H. Res. 467. Resolution "reating a select committee to conduct a study of the fiscal organization and procedures of the Congress; to the Committee on Rules

Under clause 4 of rule XXII, memorials were presented and referred as follows:

By Mr. FORAND: Memorial of the Rhode Island General Assembly, urging the President of the United States, the Congress of the United States, the Secretary of State of

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Mr. BOLLING: Committee on Rules. House Resolution 463. Resolution for consideration of House Joint Resolution 2, joint resolution to provide for transfer of right-ofway for Yellowtafl Dam and Reservoir, Hardin unit, Missouri River Basin project and payment to Crow Indian Tribe in connection therewith, and for other purposes; without Amendment (Rept. No. 1317). Referred to the House Calendar.

Mr. COLMER: Committee on Rules. House Resolution 465. Resolution for consideration of H. R. 912, a bill to amend the Navy ration statute so as to provide for the serving of oleomargine or margarine; with out amendment (Rept. No. 1319). Referred to the House Calendar.

Mr. LANE: Committee on the Judiciary. H. R. 8439. A bill to cancel certain bonds posted pursuant to the Immigration Act of 1924, as amended, or the Immigration and Nationality Act; with amendment (Rept. No. 1320). Referred to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union.

Under clause 2 of rule XIII, reports of committees were delivered to the Clerk for printing and reference to the proper calendar, as follows:

Mr. LANE: Committee on the Judiciary. 8. 652. An act for the relief of the Thomas Cruse Mining & Development Co.; without amendment (Rept. No. 1305). Referred to the Committee of the Whole House.

Mr. LANE: Committee on the Judiciary. S. 1714. An act for the relief of Roma H. Sellers; with amendment (Rept. No. 1306). Referred to the Committee of the Whole House.

Mr. LANE: Committee on the Judiciary. H. R. 7057. A bill for the relief of Henry Bigajer and Maria Bigajer; without amendment (Rept. No. 1307). Referred to the Committee of the Whole House.

Mr. LANE: Committee on the Judiciary. H. R. 8134. A bill for the relief of certain

employees of the Department of the Air Force, Mobile Air Materiel Area; with amendment (Rept. No. 1308). Referred to the Committee of the Whole House.

Mr. LANE: Committee on the Judiciary. H. R. 9396. A bill for the relief of C. J. Pobojeski; without amendment (Rept. No. 1309). Referred to the Committee of the Whole House.

Mr. BURDICK: Committee on the Judiclary. H. R. 9878. A bill for the relief of Dora Thelma Andree; without amendment (Rept. No. 1310). Referred to the Committee of the Whole House.

By Mr. KEAN:

H. R. 10369. A bill to extend the authority of the President to enter into trade agreements under section 350 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, and for other purposes; to the Committce on Ways and Means.

By Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN:

By Mr. CHAMBERLAIN:

H. R. 10371. A bill to extend the authority of the President to enter into trade agreements under section 350 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means.

By Mr. CUNNINGHAM of Iowa:

H. R. 10372. A bill to amend section 13 of the Federal Highway Act to permit the Secretary of Coininerce to reimburse the States for the United States pro rata share of the value of materials stockpiled in the vicinity of Federal-aid highway projects for use in the construction or reconstruction work involved in such projects; to the Committee on Public Works.

By Mr. ANDERSON of Montana:

By Mr. ASPINALL (by request): H. R. 10375. A bill to amend the act terminating Federal supervision over the Klamath Indian Tribe by providing in the alternative for private or Federal acquisition of the part of the tribal forest that must be sold, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.

By Mr. CELLER:

January 30

H. R. 10378. A bill to limit the applicability of the antitrust laws so as to exempt cer. tain aspects of designated professional team sports, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary.

By Mr. DORN of South Carolina: H. R 10380. A bill to amend the National Service Life Insurance Act of 1940 to provide for paying an indemnity of $10,000 to the widow, children, or parents of any member of a uniformed service dying after 1958 under circumstances not permitting payment of dependency and indemnity compen sation or death compensation; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

By Mr. ELLIOTT:

H R. 10331. A bill to strengthen the national defense, the cause of peace, and assure the intellectual preeminence of the United States, especially in science and technology. through programs designed to stimulate the development and to increase the number cf students in science, engineering, mathematics, modern foreign languages, and other disciplines, and to provide additional farthties for the teaching thereof; to promote the development of technical skills essential to the national defense; to assist teachers to increase their knowledge and improve their effectiveness; and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and Labor.

By Mr. GATHINGS:

H R. 10382. A bill to amend the Agricul tural Act of 1949, to provide for the increased use of rice by the Armed Forces and in certain federally operated hospitals; to the Committee on Agriculture.

By Mrs. GRANAHAN:

H. R. 10383. A bill to amend title II of the Social Security Act to increase the minimum benefits payable thereunder; to the Committee on Ways and Means.

By Mr. HEMPHILL:

H. R. 10384. A bill to increase the rates of basic compensation of officers and employces in the field service of the Post Office Department; to the Committes on Post Office and Civil Service.

H. R. 10385. A bill to revise the basic compensation schedules of the Classification Act of 1949, as amended, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Post Once and Civil Service.

H. R. 10386. A bill to prohibit and make unlawful the charging of a fee to view telecasts, or to enjoy the use of television in private homes; to the Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.

By Mr. HERLONG:

H. R. 10387. A bill to protect the right of the blind to self-expression through organizations of the blind; to the Committee on Education and Labor.

By Mr. HESELTON:

H. R. 10338. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1954, to reduce the rates of percentage depletion for oil and gas welis; to the Committee on Ways and Means

By Mr. HOLTZMAN:

H. R. 10389. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to assist smail and independent business, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means. By Mrs. KNUTSON:

H. R. 10390. A bill to extend and expand the special milk for children program for an additional 2-year period, to extend he program of expanded milk in Veterans' Administration facilities and Armed Forces for an additional 2-year period, and to extend

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the brucellosis eradication program for an additional 2-year period, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture.

By Mr.LANE:

By Mr. MACK of Illinois:

H. R. 10392. A bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934, with respect to the broadcasting of subscription television programs; to the Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.

By Mr. MATTHEWS:

By Mr. O'HARA of Minnesota:

H. R. 10397. A bill to authorize emergency refinancing loans to farmers in disaster areas; to the Committee on Agriculture.

By Mr. ROOSEVELT:

By Mr. SANTANGELO:

H. R. 10401. A bill to create a Small Buriness Capital Bank System to make available to small business a source of equity and long-term loan capital where such capital is not available on reasonable terms from exist ing private sources; to transfer to such system all funds which are presently available under section 13b of the Federal Reserve Act for loans to industrial and commercial firms,

together with certain other funds out of the surplus accounts of the Federal Reserve banks; and for other purposes; to the Committee on Banking and Currency.

By Mr. TOLLEFSON:

H. R. 10402. A bill to amend the Agricultural Act of 1949, as amended; to the Committee on Agriculture.

H. R. 10403. A bill to provide an adequate, balanced, and orderly flow of milk and dairy products in interstate and foreign commerce, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture.

By Mr. WILLIAMS of Mississippi:

H. R. 10404. A bill to amend the Federa: Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act for the protection of the public health, by prohibiting new food additives which have not been adequately pretested to establish their safe use under the conditions of their intended use; to the Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.

By Mr. BROOMFIELD:

H. R. 10408. A bill to include as creditable service. for purposes of retirement under section 6 (c) of the Civil Service Retirement Act certain service of individuals transferred under Executive Order 9067 of February 20, 1942; to the Committee on Post Office and Civil Service.

By Mr. TALLE: H. R. 10409. A bill to provide minimum price support levels for whole milk and butterfat during the 2-year period beginning April 1, 1958; to the Committee on Agriculture.

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By Mr. FARBSTEIN:

H. Con. Res. 250. Concurrent resolution to request the President to designate the year 1960 as "Visit U. S. A. Year"; to the Committee on the Judiciary.

By Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN:

H. Con. Res. 252. Concurrent resolution to request the President to designate the year 1960 as "Visit U. S. A. Year"; to the Committee on the Judiciary.

By Mr. HAYS of Arkansas:

H. Con. Res. 253. Concurrent resolution to request the President to designate the year 1960 as "Visit U. S. A. Year"; to the Committee on the Judiciary.

By Mr. KEATING:

H. Con. Res. 254. Concurrent resolution to request the President to designate the year 1960 as "Visit U. S. A. Year"; to the Committee on the Judiciary.

H. J. Res. 521. Joint resolution providing for the construction by the Department of the Interior of a full-scale demonstration plant for the production, from sea or other saline waters, of water suitable for agricultural, Industrial, municipal, and other beneficial consumptive uses; to the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.

By Mr. FARBSTEIN:

By Mr. HORAN:

H. Res. 467. Resolution eating a select committee to conduct a study of the fiscal organization and procedures of the Congress; to the Committee on Rules.

MEMORIALS

Under clause 4 of rule XXII, memorials were presented and referred as follows:

By Mr. FORAND: Memorial of the Rhode Island General Assembly, urging the Presi dent of the United States, the Congress of the United States, the Secretary of State of

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