S. 1262. An act for the relief of Stefanos A. Spilios, also known as Stephen A. Harrison;

S. 1422. An act to continue the effect of the statutory provisions relating to the deposit of savings for members of the Army and Air Force, and for other purposes;

S. 1529. An act to amend the act of July 28, 1942 (ch. 528, 56 Stat. 722), relating to posthumous appointments and commissions, and for other purposes;

S. 1544. An act to repeal the authority to purchase discharge from the Army, the Navy, the Air Force, and the Marine Corps;

S. 1579. An act for the relief of Mieko Kristine;

S. 1684. An act to facilitate civil-service appointment of persons who lost opportunity therefor because of service in the Armed Forces after June 30, 1950, and to provide certain benefits upon appointment;

S. 1995. An act to provide certain construction and other authority for the military departments in time of war or national emergency;

S. 2000. An act to authorize the retirement of non-Regular officers of the Army and Air Force having more than 30 years' active Federal service under the same conditions presently provided for such officers having less than 30 years' service, and for other purposes; and

S. 2079. An act to provide for the use of the American National Red Cross in aid of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes.

The VICE PRESIDENT thereupon signed the same.

CLERK OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO ACT TEMPORARILY AS SERGEANT AT ARMS

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

The joint resolution (H. J. Res. 292) authorizing Lyle O. Snader temporarily to serve concurrently as Clerk and Sergeant at Arms of the House of Representatives, this day received from the House of Representatives for concurrence, was read the first and second times by unanimous consent,

The Senate proceeded, by unanimous consent, to consider the said joint resolution; and no amendment being made.

Ordered, That it pass to a third read

ing.

The said joint resolution was read the third time, by unanimous consent, Resolved, That it pass.

Ordered. That the Secretary notify the House of Representatives thereof. BROADCASTING OR TELECASTING OF PROFESSIONAL BASEBALL EXHIBITIONS The Senate resumed the consideration of the bill (S. 1396) to authorize the adoption of certain rules with respect to the broadcasting or telecasting of professional baseball exhibitions in interstate commerce, and for other purposes; when Mr. KNOWLAND demanded the regular order; whereupon

ADDITIONAL EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE TO
FARMERS AND STOCKMEN

The Senate resumed the consideration of the bill (S. 2267) to provide for additional emergency assistance to farmers and stockmen, and for other purposes. Pending debate,

MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE

A message from the House of Representatives by Mr. Bartlett, one of its clerks:

Mr. President: The Speaker of the House of Representatives having signed an enrolled joint resolution, viz, H. J. Res. 292, I am directed to bring the same to the Senate for the signature of its President.

ENROLLED JOINT RESOLUTION SIGNED

The Secretary reported that he had examined and found truly enrolled the joint resolution (H. J. Res. 292) authorizing Lyle O. Snader temporarily to serve concurrently as Clerk and Sergeant at Arms of the House of Representatives. The VICE PRESIDENT thereupon signed the same.

ADDITIONAL EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE TO
FARMERS AND STOCKMEN

The Senate resumed the consideration of the bill (S. 2267) to provide for additional emergency assistance to farmers and stockmen, and for other purposes. Pending debate,

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

Ordered, That when the Senate conIcludes its business today it take a recess until 12 o'clock noon tomorrow.

Pending debate,

The reported amendment on page 3, line 20, was amended on the motion of Mr. AIKEN and, as amended agreed to, and the residue of the reported amendments agreed to.

On motion by Mr. KERR to further amend the bill by inserting at the end a new section, to provide price supports to producers of beef cattle at 90 percent of parity,

Pending debate,

On motion by Mr. GRISWOLD to amend the said amendment, by inserting in lieu of the language proposed to be inserted, certain other words,

ENROLLED BILLS PRESENTED

The Secretary reported that on today he presented to the President of the United States the following enrolled bills:

S. 140. An act for the relief of John W. McBride;

S. 152. An act for the relief of Fred P. Hines;

S. 173. An act for the relief of Socorro Gerona de Castro;

S. 226. An act for the relief of Keiko Tashiro;

S. 297. An act for the relief of Dr. Arthur Tye;

S. 314. An act for the relief of Cornelius A. Navori;

S. 315. An act for the relief of Owen Lowrey;

S. 349. An act for the relief of May Ling Ng;

S. 458. An act for the relief of Angelo Gurisetti Podesta;

S. 505. An act for the relief of Rev. John T. MacMullen;

S. 604. An act for the relief of Maria Neglia and Angelo Neglia;

S. 616. An act for the relief of Dr. Albert Haas;

S. 719. An act to provide transportation on Canadian vessels between Skagway, Alaska, and other points in Alaska, between Haines, Alaska, and other points in Alaska, and between Hyder, Alaska, and other points in Alaska or the continental United States, either directly or via a foreign port, or for any part of the transportation;

S. 971. An act to authorize films, and related material, for educational use to be transmitted through the mails at the rate provided for books;

S. 1078. An act to authorize the use of certificates by officers of the Armed Forces of the United States, in connection with certain pay and allowance accounts of military and civilian personnel;

S. 1082. An act to approve a conveyance made by the city of Charleston, S. C., to the South Carolina State Ports Authority, of real property heretofore granted to said city of Charleston by the United States of America;

S. 1262. An act for the relief of Stefanos A. Spilios, also known as Stephen A. Harrison;

S. 1422. An act to continue the effect of the statutory provisions relating to the deposit of savings for members of the Army and Air Force, and for other purposes;

S. 1529. An act to amend the act of July 28, 1942 (ch. 528, 56 Stat. 722), relating to posthumous appointments and commissions, and for other purposes;

S. 1544. An act to repeal the authority to purchase discharge from the Army, the Navy, the Air Force, and the Marine Corps;

S. 1579. An act for the relief of Mieko Kristine;

S. 1684. An act to facilitate civil-service appointment of persons who lost opportunity therefor because of service in the Armed Forces after June 30, 1950, and to provide certain benefits upon appointment;

S. 1995. An act to provide certain construction and other authority for the military departments in time of war or national emergency;

S. 2000. An act to authorize the retirement of non-Regular officers of the Army and Air Force having more than 30 years' active Federal service under the same conditions presently provided for such officers having less than 30 years' service, and for other purposes; and

S. 2079. An act to provide for the use of the American National Red Cross in aid of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes.

RECESS

On motion by Mr. KNOWLAND, at 6 o'clock and 56 minutes p. m.,

The Senate, under its order of today, took a recess until 12 o'clock noon tomorrow.

THURSDAY, JULY 9, 1953

(Legislative day of Monday, July 6, 1953) The PRESIDENT pro tempore called the Senate to order at 12 o'clock noon and the Chaplain offered prayer.

THE JOURNAL

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

The Journal of the proceedings of Wednesday, July 8, 1953, was approved.

PRESIDENTIAL APPROVAL

A message from the President of the United States, by Mr. Miller, his secretary:

Mr. President: The President of the United States on July 8, 1953, approved and signed the act (S. 35) to amend the Federal Airport Act in order to provide for an extension for a limited period of the program for the repair and rehabilitation of public airports damaged by Federal agencies, and for other purposes. Ordered, That the Secretary notify the House of Representatives thereof.

MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE

A message from the House of Representatives, by Mr. Maurer, one of its clerks:

Mr. President: The House of Representatives has passed the following bills, in which it requests the concurrence of the Senate:

H. R. 5173. An act to provide that the excess of collections from the Federal unemployment tax over unemployment compensation administrative expenses shall be used to establish and maintain a $200 million reserve in the Federal unemployment account which will be available for advances to the States, to provide that the remainder of such excess shall be returned to the States, and for other purposes; and

H. R. 6049. An act to amend Public Law 815, 81st Congress, to provide a temporary program of assistance in the construction of minimum school facilities in areas affected by Federal activities, and for other purposes.

The Speaker of the House having signed an enrolled bill, viz, H. R. 1528, I am directed to bring the same to the Senate for the signature of its President.

ENROLLED BILL SIGNED

The Secretary reported that he had examined and found truly enrolled the bill (H. R. 1528) to authorize the exchange of lands of the Appomattox Court House National Historical Monument. Va., for non-Federal lands.

The PRESIDENT pro tempore thereupon signed the same.

HOUSE BILLS REFERRED

The bills this day received from the House of Representatives for concurrence were read the first and second times by unanimous consent.

Ordered, That the bill H. R. 5173 be referred to the Committee on Finance; and

That the bill H. R. 6049 be referred to the Committee on Labor and Public Welfare.

REPORT ON TRADE AGREEMENT ESCAPE

CLAUSES

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

To the Congress of the United States: Pursuant to the provisions of subsection (b) of section 6 of the Trade Agreements Extension Act of 1951 (Public Law 50, 82d Cong.), I hereby submit to the Congress a report on the inclusion of escape clauses in existing trade agreements.

This detailed report was prepared for me by the Interdepartmental Committee on Trade Agreements.

DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER. THE WHITE HOUSE, July 9, 1953. USELESS PAPERS IN GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENTS AND AGENCIES

The PRESIDENT pro tempore laid before the Senate a communication from the Archivist of the United States, transmitting, pursuant to law, a list 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 PRESIDENT pro tempore appointed Mr. CARLSON and Mr. JOHNSTON of South Carolina as the members of the Committee on the part of the Senate.

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

PETITIONS AND MEMORIALS

Mr. FLANDERS presented resolutions of the Vermont Bankers' Association, which were referred as indicated:

A resolution favoring efforts now being made to stabilize the value of the dollar, to combat inflation and maintain the economy of the country; to the Committee on Banking and Currency.

A resolution favoring the enrollment of Vermonters in plans for periodic purchase of United States savings bonds; to the Committee on Finance.

Mr. WILEY presented a resolution of the Common Council, Milwaukee, Wis., remonstrating against H. R. 2120 and H. R. 2679 and similar legislation which may be proposed to limit, restrict, or confine the jurisdiction of the Federal Power Commission to regulate the sale of natural gas at the wellhead or the wholesale rates pertaining to the sale of natural gas; which was referred to the Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.

REPORTS OF COMMITTEES

Mr. BRICKER, by unanimous consent, from the Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce, to whom was referred the bill (S. 281) to amend section 1 (17) (a), section 13 (3), and section 13 (4) of the Interstate Commerce Act in order to extend to the Interstate Com

merce Commission power to prescribe the discontinuance of certain railroad services in interstate commerce when found to be unreasonably discriminatory against or to constitute an undue burden on interstate commerce, reported it without amendment and submitted a report (No. 510) thereon.

Mr. TOBEY, by unanimous consent, from the Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce, to whom was referred the bill (H. R. 1026) to amend the Public Health Service Act, with respect to the provisions of certain medical and dental treatment and hospitalization for certain officers and employees of the former Lighthouse Service and for dependents and widows of officers and employees of such Service, reported it without amendment and submitted a report (No. 511) thereon.

Mr. TOBEY, by unanimous consent, from the Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce, to whom was referred the bill (S. 1402) to amend the Air Commerce Act of 1926, as amended, to authorize navigation of foreign, nontransport, civil aircraft in the United States through reciprocity and under regulations of the Civil Aeronautics Board, reported it with an amendment and submitted a report (No. 512) thereon.

INTRODUCTION OF BILLS

Bills were introduced by unanimous consent, severally read the first and second times, and referred, as follows: By Mr. YOUNG:

S. 2328. A bill for the relief of August Koehler and Emilia Koehler; to the Committee on the Judiciary.

By Mr. HUNT:

By Mr. MAGNUSON:

S. 2335. A bill for the relief of Hal A. Marchant; and

S. 2336. A bill for the relief of Frederick Stoof; to the Committee on the Judiciary.

By Mr. SMATHERS:

S 2337. A bill for the relief of Jose Alvarez; to the Committee on the Judiciary.

By Mr. JACKSON:

S. 2338. A bill for the relief of Madaline Margaret Smith; to the Committee on the Judiciary.

By Mr. LANGER:

S. 2339. A bill for the relief of certain Pakistan aliens; to the Committee on the Judiciary.

By Mr MCCARRAN:

S. 2340 A bill for the relief of Alphonsus Devlin; to the Committee on the Judiciary.

RIGHT OF SELF-GOVERNMENT BY PEOPLES OF ALL NATIONS

Mr. GILLETTE, by unanimous consent, submitted the following resolution (S. Res. 138); which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations:

Whereas it is the United States policy to uphold the purposes and principles of the United Nations Charter and the Declaration of Principles of the Atlantic Charter; and

Whereas one of the purposes of the United Nations Charter is "to develop friendly relations among nations based on respect for the principle of equal rights and self-determination;" and

Whereas one of the principles of the Atlantic Charter is to "respect the right of all peoples to choose the form of government under which they will live" and "to see sovereign rights and self-government restored to those who have been forcibly deprived of them;" and

Whereas there are many nations with which the United States wishes to develop friendly relations but which do not enjoy equal rights and self-determination, and many nations which do not enjoy the right to choose the form of government under which they live, or which have been forcibly deprived of their sovereign rights and self-government; and

Whereas there is clear and growing evidence of the determination of the peoples of such nations to achieve equal rights, self-determination, sovereign rights, and self-government; and

Whereas it is in the interests of the United States and of free peoples throughout the world that these peoples liberate themselves from foreign domination in order to, and in such manner as to strengthen the forces of freedom and weaken the forces of totalitarian dictatorship; and

Whereas the American people have pursued a traditional dedication to political liberty and a traditional opposition to all forms of imperialism: Now, therefore, be it

Resolved, That in reaffirming the policy of the United States to uphold the purposes and principles of the United Nations Charter and of the Atlantic Charter and to assist free peoples to re

tain their freedom and independence, the Senate further declares it should be the policy of this Government: (1) To respect the right of all peoples to choose the form of government under which they will live, (2) to encourage restoration of sovereign rights and selfgovernment to those who have been forcibly deprived of them, (3) to support the aspirations for freedom and the orderly development of self-government of colonial peoples throughout the world; and (4) to assist, as soon as it may become practicable, in developing the human and material resources of such peoples.

ADDITIONAL EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE ΤΟ FARMERS AND STOCKMEN

The Senate resumed the consideration of the bill (S. 2267) to provide for additional emergency assistance to farmers and stockmen, and for other purposes.

The question being on agreeing to the amendment yesterday proposed by Mr. GRISWOLD as a substitute for the amendment proposed by Mr. KERR, adding a new section,

Pending debate,

MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE

A message from the House of Representatives by Mr. Bartlett, one of its clerks:

Mr. President: The House of Representatives has passed the bill (H. R. 6054) to amend the act of April 6, 1949, to provide for additional emergency assistance to farmers and stockmen, and for other purposes, in which it requests the concurrence of the Senate.

The President of the United States has informed the House that he approved and signed the following acts:

On June 30, 1953:

H. R. 2347. An act to permit continued exercise until 6 months after termination of the national emergency proclaimed December 16, 1950, or until such earlier date as may be established by concurrent resolution of Congress, of certain powers, relating to preferences or priorities in the transportation of traffic, under sections 1 (15) and 420 of the Interstate Commerce Act;

H. R. 5069. An act to prohibit the introduction of movement in interstate commerce of articles of wearing apparel and fabrics which are so highly flammable as to be dangerous when worn by individuals, and for other purposes;

H. R. 2313. An act to continue the effectiveness of the act of March 27, 1942, as extended, relating to the inspection and audit of plants, books, and records of defense contractors for the duration of the national emergency proclaimed December 16, 1950, and 6 months thereafter;

H. R. 2557. An act to amend the act of January 12, 1951, as amended, to continue in effect the provisions of title II of the First War Powers Act, 1941;

H. R. 3853. An act to amend title 18, United States Code, entitled "Crimes and Criminal Procedure," with respect to continuing the effectiveness of certain statutory provisions until 6 months after the termination of the national emer

gency proclaimed by the President on December 16, 1950;

H. R. 4126. An act to continue the effectiveness of the act of December 2, 1942, as amended, and the act of July 28, 1945, relating to war-risk hazard and detention benefits, until July 1, 1954;

H. J. Res. 285. Joint resolution to extend the effectiveness of certain statutory provisions from July 1, 1953, to August 1, 1953; and

H. J. Res. 287. Joint resolution making temporary appropriations for the fiscal year 1954, and for other purposes.

On July 2, 1953:

H. R. 4654. An act to provide for the exemption from the Annual and Sick Leave Act of 1951 of certain officers in the executive branch of the Government, and for other purposes.

On July 6, 1953:

H. R. 3425. An act to amend the act entitled "An act to authorize the Commissioners of the District of Columbia to appoint a member of the Metropolitan Police Department or a member of the Fire Department of the District of Columbia as Director of the District Office of Civil Defense, and for other purposes," approved May 21, 1951.

On July 9, 1953:

H. J. Res. 292. Joint resolution authorizing Lyle O. Snader temporarily to serve concurrently as Clerk and Sergeant at Arms of the House of Representatives. REMOVAL OF LIMITATION OF RANK AND PAY OF MILITARY BAND LEADERS The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. PAYNE in the chair) laid before the Senate the amendment yesterday received from the House of Representatives for concurrence to the text of the bill (S. 1644) to amend the act of May 27, 1940 (54 Stat. 223), as amended, and the act of February 14, 1931 (46 Stat. 1111), to remove the limitation upon the rank of the Director of Music, the leader of the Military Academy Band, and to remove the limitation upon the pay of the leader of the United States Naval Academy Band, and to authorize the appointment of Lt. Comdr. Charles Brendler, United States Navy, to the permanent grade of commander in the Navy, together with the amendment to the title, providing that the same read as follows: "An Act to amend the Act of May 27, 1940 (54 Stat. 223), as amended, and the Act of February 14, 1931 (46 Stat. 1111), to remove the limitation upon the rank of the Director of Music, the leader of the Military Academy Band, and to remove the limitation upon the pay of the leader of the United States Naval Academy Band, and to authorize the appointment of the present leader of the United States Navy Band to the permanent grade of commander in the Navy."

The Senate proceeded to consider the said amendments; and,

On motion by Mr. SALTONSTALL, Resolved, That the Senate agree thereto.

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

The question being taken on agreeing to the amendment proposed by Mr. KERR,

It was determined in the negative.

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

The bill (H R. 6054) to amend the act of April 6, 1949, to provide for additional emergency assistance to farmers and stockmen, and for other purposes, this day received from the House of Representatives for concurrence, was read the first and second times by unanimous consent.

The Senate proceeded, by unanimous consent, to consider the said bill; and having been amended on his motion, by striking out all after the enacting clause and inserting in lieu thereof the provisions of the bill S. 2267, as amended,

Ordered, That the amendment be engrossed and the bill read a third time. The said bill, as amended, was read the third time.

Resolved, That it pass.

On motion by Mr. AIKEN, Resolved, That the Senate insist upon its amendment to the said bill, and ask

a conference with the House of Representatives thereon.

Ordered, That the conferees on the part of the Senate be appointed by the Presiding Officer; and

The PRESIDING OFFICER appointed Mr. AIKEN, Mr. THYE, Mr. HICKENLOOPER, Mr. HOLLAND, and Mr. ANDERSON. Ordered, That the Secretary notify the House of Representatives thereof. Ordered, by unanimous consent, That the bill S. 2267 be postponed indefinitely. APPROPRIATIONS FOR ADDITIONAL INDEPENDENT EXECUTIVE OFFICES

On motion by Mr. KNOWLAND, The Senate proceeded to consider the bill (H. R. 5690) making appropriations for additional independent executive bureaus, boards, commissions, corporations, agencies, and offices, for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1954, and for other purposes.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

On motion by Mr. KNOWLAND, The Senate proceeded to the consideration of executive business; and after the consideration of executive business,

LEGISLATIVE SESSION

The Senate resumed its legislative session.

AMENDMENT OF ATOMIC ENERGY ACT On motion by Mr. KNOWLAND, and by unanimous consent,

The Senate proceeded to consider the bill (H. R. 4905) to amend the Atomic Energy Act of 1946, as amended; and no amendment being made,

Ordered, That it pass to a third reading.

The said bill was read the third time.
Resolved, That it pass.

Ordered, That the Secretary notify the House of Representatives thereof. Ordered, by unanimous consent, that the bill (S. 2239) of an identical title be postponed indefinitely.

IMMUNITY OF WITNESSES BEFORE CONGRESS On motion by Mr. KNOWLAND, and by unanimous consent,

The Senate resumed the consideration of the bill (S. 16) to amend the immunity provision relating to testimony given by witnesses before either House of Congress or their committees.

The question being on agreeing to the amendment heretofore proposed by Mr. KEFAUVER as a substitute for the amendment proposed by Mr. MCCARRAN, adding a new title,

The bill was further amended on the motion of Mr. FERGUSON, by unanimous consent.

Pending debate,

MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE A message from the House of Representatives by Mr. Bartlett, one of its clerks:

Mr. President: The House of Representatives has disagreed to the amendment of the Senate to the bill (H. R. 6054) to amend the act of April 6, 1949, to provide for additional emergency assistance to farmers and stockmen, and for other purposes; it agrees to the con

Mr. KEFAUVER further modified his proposed amendment; and,

Pending further debate,

Mr. MCCARRAN modified his proposed amendment by accepting the amendment, as modified, proposed by Mr. KEFAUVER.

The question being taken on agreeing to the amendment, as modified, proposed by Mr. MCCARRAN,

It was determined in the affirmative. Ordered, That the bill be engrossed and read a third time.

The said bill was read the third time. Resolved, That it pass.

Ordered, That the Secretary request the concurrence of the House of Representatives therein.

RECESS

On motion by Mr. KNOWLAND, at 10 o'clock and 38 minutes p. m.,

The Senate took a recess until 12 o'clock tomorrow.

FRIDAY, JULY 10, 1953

(Legislative day of Monday, July 6, 1953)

The VICE PRESIDENT called the Senate to order and Rev. Hamilton P. Fox, Baltimore, Md., offered prayer.

THE JOURNAL

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

The Journal of the proceedings of Thursday, July 9, 1953, was approved.

PRESIDENTIAL APPROVALS

A message from the President of the United States, by Mr. Miller, his secretary.

Mr. President: The President of the United States approved and signed the following acts:

On July 9, 1953:

S. 694. An act to prohibit the display of flags of international organizations or other nations in equal or superior prominence or honor to the flag of the United States except under specified circumstances, and for other purposes.

On July 10, 1953:

S. 106. An act for the establishment of a Commission on Governmental Operations; and

S. 1514. An act to establish a Commission on Intergovernmental Relations. Ordered, That the Secretary notify the House of Representatives thereof.

MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE

A message from the House of Representatives by Mr. Maurer, one of its clerks:

Mr. President: The House of Representatives has passed the bill (H. R. 4351) to preserve the scenic beauty of the Niagara Falls and River, to authorize the construction of certain works of improvement on that river for power purposes, and to further the interest of national security by authorizing the prompt development of such works of improvement for power purposes, in which it requests the concurrence of the Senate.

The Speaker of the House having signed two enrolled bills, viz, S. 1644 and H. R. 4905, I am directed to bring the same to the Senate for the signature of its President.

ENROLLED BILLS SIGNED

The Secretary reported that he had examined and found truly enrolled the following bills:

S. 1644. An act to amend the act of May 27, 1940 (54 Stat. 223), as amended, and the act of February 14, 1931 (46 Stat. 1111), to remove the limitation upon the rank of the Director of Music, the leader of the United States Military Academy Band, and to remove the limitation upon the pay of the United States Naval Academy Band, and to authorize the appointment of the present leader of the United States Navy Band to the permanent grade of commander in the Navy; and

H. R. 4905. An act to amend the Atomic Energy Act of 1948, as amended. The VICE PRESIDENT thereupon signed the same.

HOUSE BILL REFERRED

The bill H. R. 4351, this day received from the House of Representatives for concurrence, was read the first and second times by unanimous consent and referred to the Committee on Public Works.

SENATORS EXCUSED

The following-named Senators were excused from attendance upon the Senate for the period indicated:

Mr. JOHNSON of Texas, on today; Mr. KILGORE, on today, tomorrow, and next week; Mr. KERR, Mr. LEHMAN, and Mr. SMATHERS, on today and tomorrow; on the request of Mr. CLEMENTS.

COMMITTEE AUTHORIZED TO SIT The Committee on Public Works was authorized to sit during the session of the Senate today, on the request of Mr. MARTIN.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

On motion by Mr. KNOWLAND, The Senate proceded to the consideration of executive business; and after the consideration of executive business.

LEGISLATIVE SESSION

The Senate resumed its legislative session.

CERTAIN RIGHTS AND BENEFITS OF COAST AND GEODETIC SURVEY DURING NATIONAL EMERGENCY

The PRESIDENT pro tempore laid before the Senate a communication from the Secretary of Commerce, transmitting a draft of proposed legislation to amend the act of December 3, 1942, relating to certain rights and benefits to be extended to members of the Coast and Geodetic Survey who are assigned to duty on projects for the military departments during national emergency declared by the Secretary of Defense to be of immediate military hazard; which, with the accompanying papers, was referred to the Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.

REPORT ON CLAIMS PAID FROM CORRECTION OF MILITARY OR NAVAL RECORDS The PRESIDENT pro tempore laid before the Senate a communication from the Secretary of Defense, transmitting, pursuant to law, a semiannual report of payment of claims arising from the correcting of military or naval records for the period ended December 31, 1952; which, with the accompanying report, was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

LAWS OF PUERTO RICO

The PRESIDENT pro tempore laid before the Senate a communication from the Assistant Secretary of the Interior, transmitting, pursuant to law, a copy of the Acts of the Twentieth Special Session of the Seventeenth Legislature of Puerto Rico; which, with the accompanying document, was referred to the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.

REPORTS OF COMMITTEES

Mr. POTTER, by unanimous consent, from the Committee on Interstate and

Foreign Commerce, to whom was referred the bill (S. 1962) to require the marketing of containers of American goods exported with the words "United States of America," submitted a report (No. 514) in lieu thereof, accompanied by the following concurrent resolution (S. Con. Res. 40):

Whereas the products of American industry and labor are of high quality; and

Whereas such products are a proud symbol of the acoomplisements of our free-enterprise system and democratic way of life: Now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate (the House of Representatives concurring), That it is the sense of the Congress of the United States that American-made goods should be publicized as such, and that the President should instruct the Secretary of Commerce to use the facilities of the Department of Commerce to call upon producers and merchants to affix, insofar as practicable, to the external shipping containers of all American-made goods for export the following inscription in indelible print of a suitable size: "United States of America."

Ordered, That the concurrent resolution be placed on the calendar.

Mr. POTTER, by unanimous consent, from the Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce, to whom was referred the bill (S. 1442) to amend section 202 (e) of the Federal Power Act, with respect to the jurisdiction of the Federal Power Commission over persons and facilities engaged in the transmission or sale of electric energy to foreign countries, reported it with amendments and submitted a report (No. 513) thereon.

Mr. BARRETT, by unanimous consent, from the Committee on the District of Columbia, to whom was referred the bill (H. R. 3704) to provide for the incorporation, regulation, merger, consolidation, and dissolution of certain business corporations in the District of Columbia, reported it with amendments and submitted a report (No. 516) thereon.

Mr. BEALL, by unanimous consent, from the Committee on the District of Columbia, to whom was referred the bill (S. 2305) to promote safe driving, to eliminate the reckless and financially irresponsible driver from the highways, and to provide for the giving of security and proof of financial responsibility by persons driving or owning vehicles of a type subject to registration under the laws of the District of Columbia, reported it with an amendment and submitted a report (No. 515) thereon.

Mr. AIKEN, by unanimous consent, from the Committee on Agriculture and Forestry, to whom was referred the bill (H. R. 5451) to amend the wheatmarketing-quota provisions of the Agricultural Adjustment Act of 1938, as amended, and for other purposes, reported it with amendments and submitted a report (No. 520) thereon.

Mr. CAPEHART, by unanimous consent, from the Committee on Banking and Currency, to whom was referred the bill (S. 2104) to authorize the payment