ly exported from Taiwan and entered into the United States exceeds 368,000 units, the amount of the excess shall be deducted from the quota quantity of 127,000 units. If the quantity actually exported from Taiwan and entered into the United States is less than 368,000 units, the amount of the deficiency shall be added to the quota quantity of 127,000 units. The quota quantity applicable to item 923.81 shall be adjusted by the Special Representative for Trade Negotiations depending upon the quantity of color television receivers actually exported from the Republic of Korea and entered into the United States during the period December 1, 1978, through January 31, 1979, inclusive, as determined from U.S. Customs data. If the quantity actually exported from the Republic of Korea and entered into the United States exceeds 122,000 units, the amount of the excess shall be deducted from the quota quantity of 153,000 units. The above adjustments are to be effective on and after the date of their publication in the Federal Register. (b) by inserting in numerical sequence the following new provisions: 923.74 923.76 923.78 923.79 923.81 923.83 If exported during the period from February 1, 1979, If exported during the period from July 1, 1979, If exported during the period from February 1, 1979, If exported during the period from July 1, 1979, Republic of Korea: Color television receivers, having a picture tube, pro- If exported during the period from February 1, 1979, If exported during the period from November 1, 127,000 373,000 270,000 648,000 153,000 136,000." Proclamation 4635 of January 30, 1979 National Inventors' Day, 1979 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation The founding fathers in Section 8 of Article I of our Constitution provided that the Congress shall have the power to promote the progress of the useful arts by securing for a limited time to inventors the exclusive right to their discoveries. The first Congress, pursuant to that Constitutional provision, enacted legislation providing inventors with such a right. That legislation became the first United States patent law when it was signed by President George Washington on April 10, 1790. With the knowledge that the patent system contributes significantly to technological progress for the benefit of mankind, the United States since then has continually and actively maintained a national patent system even in times of war and rebellion. This incentive provided inventors has prompted millions of our people to apply great effort and valuable resources, often persevering in the face of seemingly insurmountable odds, to create, perfect and bring to the marketplace many inventions which have made our labors more productive and which have contributed to our health and welfare. The economic and technological preeminence which our Nation has known for many years and enjoys today is in large part due to the efforts of our inventors. This preeminence can be maintained by giving encouragement to their future efforts. In honor of the important role played by inventors in promoting progress in the useful arts and in recognition of the invaluable contribution of inventors to the welfare of our people, the 95th Congress, by House Joint Resolution 685, which I signed into law on October 14, 1978 (Public Law 95-463), designated February 11, 1979, as "National Inventors' Day." February 11, 1979, is especially significant for celebration as National Inventors' Day because it is the anniversary of the birth of Thomas Alva Edison who one hundred years ago perfected and patented the first practical incandescent lamp, an invention which as we all know dramatically changed the way of life all over the world. NOW, THEREFORE, I, JIMMY CARTER, President of the United States of America, do hereby call upon and urge the people of the United States to honor all inventors by joining me in observing February 11, 1979, National Inventors' Day, with appropriate ceremonies and activities. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirtieth day of January, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred seventy-nine, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and third. Proclamation 4636 of February 1, 1979 Red Cross Month, 1979 JIMMY CARTER tes tes tion Ga By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Since its founding in 1881, the American Red Cross has had one basic purpose: The concern for others in distress. Indicative of this concern is the to fact that over five million people successfully completed Red Cross safety cecourses last year. Many of them received instructions in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and first aid techniques for choking. Exemplifying this concern is the Certificate of Merit, which is presented to our fellow Americans who have saved or sustained a human life with the skills learned in a Red Cross first aid, small craft or water safety training program. Since 1928, well over 6,000 persons have received this award. The Red Cross also operates its Blood Services, which collects and processes half of the supply of blood needed by the Nation's medical facilities. Red Cross is continuously seeking new and more economical uses for blood and blood products. And there is always a need for more volunteer blood donors to meet the ever-increasing need for this lifesaving gift. The Red Cross serves members of the armed forces, their families and veterans through financial assistance, counselling and emergency communications. Thousands of disaster victims each year receive a variety of Red Cross services, including emergency food, shelter and clothing, first aid and medical help, replacement of occupational tools and other vital services. And Red Cross volunteers may be found each day performing compassionate, personal tasks to aid the elderly, the handicapped and the homebound. Young people develop leadership skills as they assist in Red Cross programs in their schools and communities. Each year, March is observed as Red Cross Month. Although the American Red Cross works closely with government, there are no Federal funds appropriated for its support. The Red Cross depends upon the American people for membership and voluntary contributions to carry out the functions of its Congressional Charter. NOW, THEREFORE, I, JIMMY CARTER, President of the United States of America and Honorary Chairman of the American Red Cross, designate March 1979, as Red Cross Month. I urge all Americans to give generous support to the work of their local Red Cross chapter. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this first day of February, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred seventy-nine, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and third JIMMY CARTER Editorial Note: The President's memorandum for the heads of executive departments and age cies, dated Feb. 1, 1979, on Red Cross Month, is printed in the Weekly Compilation of Preside tial Documents (vol. 15, p. 215). Proclamation 4637 of February 5, 1979 Save Your Vision Week, 1979 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Good eyesight, like so many of life's blessings, is too often taken for granted. Today, millions of Americans must cope with the burden of impaired vision. In many of these cases, visual loss could have been prevented had only simple precautions been taken. Through periodic eye examinations, for example, certain potentially blinding and disabling eye conditions can often be found in time to be cured or arrested. Regular eye examinations are particularly important for children who may not realize that their vision has been impaired. For some people who have already lost vision, sight can be restored through modern eye care. Special aids and magnifiers can frequently help the partially-sighter make the most of their remaining vision. Besides taking advantage of professional eye care services, there is much we can do on our own to help save sight. We can protect our eyes from accidents at work and during recreational activities. We can encourage the sensible use of household products, appliances, and cosmetics and avoid abuse of drugs and alcohol. And we can be alert to the signs of eye prob lems among family and friends. With proper care and attention, more than half of the serious vision problems that affect both young and old can be prevented. To focus the attention of all Americans on the importance of good vision the Congress, by joint resolution approved December 30, 1963 (77 Stat. 629 36 U.S.C. 169a), has requested the President to proclaim the first week of March of each year as Save Your Vision Week. NOW, THEREFORE, I, JIMMY CARTER, President of the United States of America, designate the week beginning March 4, 1979, as Save Your Vision Week. I urge all Americans to observe this period by considering what they can do to take care of their eyes and protect them from disease and injury. I invite vision care professionals, the communications media, educators. and all public and private organizations which support sight conservation → participate in activities which will teach Americans about eye care and ncourage them to preserve or make the most of their vision. N WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this fifth day of Febuary, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred seventy-nine, and of the ndependence of the United States of America the two hundred and third. Since the first Poison Prevention Week was observed in 1962, we have seen 75 percent drop in childhood accidental fatal poisonings, according to the fatest figures from the National Center for Health Statistics. evengestions by youngsters of household products sold in safety packaging were down as well. But, because not all substances can be packaged tiasafely, it is up to everyone responsible for child care to guard against these be dangers in the way we store, handle, and dispose of potentially hazardous for household products. some moc ially ere 1 Treve Cour Accordingly, by joint resolution of September 26, 1961 (75 Stat. 681, 36 U.S.C. 165), Congress has requested the President to issue annually a proclamation designating the third week in March as National Poison Prevention Week. NOW, THEREFORE, I, JIMMY CARTER, President of the United States of America, designate the week beginning March 18, 1979, as National Poison and Prevention Week. It is particularly important during this International Year of eye of the Child that we become aware of this specific need for child protec , motion. old IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this eighth day of February, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred seventy-nine, and of the good Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and third. 77 Stat |