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76 Box 25 - JGR/Flag, American (3) - Roberts, John G.: Files
SERIES I: Subject File
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
December 12, 1985
Dear Mrs. Morris:
Thank you for your letter of November 7 to the President.
That letter was only recently referred to this office for
consideration. Please excuse our delay in responding.
In your letter you noted your concern over the treatment of
our flag at a private school in your neighborhood, and asked
to know how the President thinks our flag should be treated
and displayed. I am In no position to comment on the
treatment of the flag that you complain of in your letter,
since I have no direct knowledge of what was done, and it
would be unfair to condemn those involved without having the
benefit of their side of the story.
Congress has, however, codified rules on the proper treatment
of the flag. I have enclosed a copy of the pertinent
provisions for your information. You will notice that you
are correct that the flag should be displayed only from
sunrise to sunset, unless it is properly illuminated during
the hours of darkness. The flag should not be displayed
when the weather is inclement, unless it is an all weather
flag. In short, the understanding of the rules and regu-
lations concerning the flag expressed in your letter appears
to be entirely accurate.
I read with interest and admiration the Bronze Star Medal
Citation for your husband that you enclosed with your
letter. Please be assured that all of us recognize the debt
we owe to those, like your husband, who were willing to risk
their lives to safeguard the freedom we all enjoy.
Sincerely,
JohnSoldant
John G. Roberts
Associate Counsel to the President
Mrs. Clarence B. Morris
19553 Cienega Avenue
Covina, CA 91724
368868
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THE
368868 in
WILITANT
WHITE HOUSE MILITARY OFFICE
Anne,
This letter was forwarded to the Military
Office - however, DoD has no jurisdiction
over our flag - they only have the booklet
about the proper display which won't t
help this writer Fred Fielding S Office
is the "authority on the flac" = perhaps
they would like to answer this letter.
joni stevens x2150
DOD
7 November 1985
Dear Mr. President,
my husband and I believe anyone living in
this great United States of america should show
respect to our Flog. my husband fought in World
War 11, received the Purple Heart and the Branze
Star. He is classified a Disable Veteran.
Private School next door to us, that we feel are
I am writing this letter in regards to a
abusing and defacing Our Flag We have seen the
owner of this school grab the Flay from its pole,
the back of a car. We have also seen the Flag
drog it across the parking lot and throw it into
end.
never taken down before dark and most of the
put up while it was raining. The Flay is
time it is left out all night with no lights to
make it visible. It is forded from being left
out in the rain,
maybe we are eurong, but we were taught in
school how to display and treat the Flog. We were told
the Fog was to be put up after surrise and taken
down before sunset, unless there are lights shining
to make it visible at night How will pre-school
and children up through six grade learn to respect
the Flag of the United States of america if they
see adults treating our Flog in this manner?
We have complain to local Officals with
no results. We are considered Old fogies just
looking for something to complain about We would
like to know how Our President feels aur Floy
should be treated and displayd.
We realize this letter will never be read
by our President, but we are hoping someone
there in the White House will respond If
the President also feels we are just old fagies
looking for something to complain about, we
will turn Our heads and walk away, realizing
the Flay so many men Tought and died for
means no more than a dirty rog flying
in the bruze.
Mrs. Sincerely, Clarence B. Marris
19553 Cienega are.
Covina, California 91724
HEADQUARTERS 84TH INFANTRY DIVISION
OFFICE OF THE COMMANDING GENERAL
PAR SPLITTER
Award of the Bronze Star Medal
Citation
Frivate First Class CLARENCE B MORRIS 39725800, 333d Infantry, United States Army. For
heroic service in connection with military operations against the enemy in Belgium, 14
January 1945. Volunteering to carry a radio to an advance mortar observation post,
Private First Class Morris boldly exposed Itimself to direct fire from an enemy tank to
successfully accomplish his mission. By his brave deed, effective fires were quickly
placed upon the enemy tank which had forced advancing allied troops to seek shelter.
The enemy threat was neutralized and the advance speedily resumed. The courage, initia-
tive and outstanding devotion to duty displayed by Private First Class Morris reflect
high credit upon himself and the military service. Entered military service from
California.
A.
Major General, U. S. Army,
Commanding,
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY OF
56 Stat. 377
H.J.Res. 303
Introduced and referred to the House Committee
on the Judiciary
3567
Reported (H. Rept 77-2047)
attached
Passed House
3720-3722
Referred to the Senate Committee on the Judiciary
3741
Reported with amendments (S. Rept 77-1477)
attached
Amended and passed in Senate in lieu of S. 481
5212
House concurs with Senate amendments
5244-5345
Examined and signed June 18, 1942
Presented to the President June 19, 1942
Approved June 22, 1942
Companion bill S. 481
Intorduced and referred to the Senate Committee
on the Judiciary
256
Reported with amendments (S. Rept. 77-1476)
attached
Indefinitely postponed; H.J.Res. 303 passed in lieu
56 STAT.] 77TH CONG., 2D SESS.-CHS. 433-435-JUNE 22, 1942
377
SEC. 3. Section 46 (h) of the District of Columbia Income Tax
Ante, p. 46.
Act, as amended, is amended to read as follows:
(h) The term 'business', as used in this Act, shall include the
"Business."
carrying on or exercising for gain or economic benefit, either direct
or indirect, any trade, business, or commercial activity in the District:
Provided, however, That such term shall not include the procurement
Proviso.
of orders for the sale of personal property by means of telephonic
Designated transac-
tions not included.
communication, written correspondence, or solicitation by salesmen
in the District where such orders require acceptance without the
District before becoming binding on the purchaser and seller and
title to such property passes from the seller to the purchaser without
the District; nor the mere submission of bids or the mere acceptance
of contracts for the sale of personal property to the United States."
SEC. 4. (a) The amendment made by section 1 of this Act shall
Effective dates of
amendments.
be effective with respect to taxable years beginning after December
31, 1941.
(b) The amendments made by sections 2 and 3 of this Act shall be
effective as of January 1, 1942.
SEC. 5. Article III of title V of the District of Columbia Revenue
Inheritance and
estate taxes.
Act of 1937, as amended, is further amended by adding thereto the
53 Stat. 1116.
following new section:
D. C. Code §§ 47-
1616 to 47-1629.
"SEC. 16. In all cases where the assessor claims that a decedent was
Ante, p. 47.
Conflicting
claims
domiciled in the District at the time of his death and the taxing
as to domicile.
authorities of a State or States make a similar claim with respect to
their State or States, the assessor may, with the approval of the Com-
missioners, compromise and settle the taxes imposed by this title."
SEC. 6. The amendment made by the section 5 of this Act shall
Estates of decedents.
apply to estates of decedents dying before or after its enactment.
Approved, June 22, 1942.
[CHAPTER 434]
AN ACT
June 22, 1942
To amend an Act entitled "An Act to establish a uniform system of bankruptcy
[H. R. 7066]
throughout the United States", approved July 1, 1898, and Acts amendatory
[Public Law 622]
thereof and supplementary thereto.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the
United States of America in Congress assembled, That section 84
Bankruptcy Act of
1898, amendment.
of chapter IX of the Act entitled "An Act to establish a uniform
50 Stat. 659.
system of bankruptcy throughout the United States", approved
July 1, 1898, as amended, (U. S. C., 1940 edition, title XI, section
404), is amended to read as follows:
"Sec. 84. Jurisdiction conferred on any court by section 81 shall
Termination of juris-
diction.
not be exercised by such court after June 30, 1946, except in respect
50 Stat. 654, 655.
11 U. S. C. $5 401,
of any proceeding initiated by filing a petition under section 83 (a)
403 (a).
on or prior to June 30, 1946."
Approved, June 22, 1942.
[CHAPTER 435]
JOINT RESOLUTION
June 22, 1942
To codify and emphasize existing rules and customs pertaining to the display and
[H. J. Res. 303]
use of the flag of the United States of America.
[Public Law 623]
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United
States of America in Congress assembled, That the following codifica-
Flag of the U. S. A.
Display and use.
tion of existing rules and customs pertaining to the display and use
Post, p. 1074.
of the flag of the United States of America be, and it is hereby, estab-
lished for the use of such civilians or civilian groups or organizations
378
PUBLIC LAWS-CH. 435-JUNE 22, 1942
[56 STAT.
as may not be required to conform with regulations promulgated by
one or more executive departments of the Government of the United
States.
Open-air display.
Customary time.
SEC. 2. (a) It is the universal custom to display the flag only from
sunrise to sunset on buildings and on stationary flagstaffs in the open.
However, the flag may be displayed at night upon special occasions
when it is desired to produce a patriotic effect.
Hoisting and lower-
ing.
(b) The flag should be hoisted briskly and lowered ceremoniously.
Inclement weather.
(c) The flag should not be displayed on days when the weather
is inclement.
Holidays, etc.
(d) The flag should be displayed on all days when the weather
permits, especially on New Year's Day, January 1; Inauguration Day,
January 20; Lincoln's Birthday, February 12; Washington's Birth-
day, February 22; Army Day, April 6; Easter Sunday (variable)
Mother's Day, second Sunday in May; Memorial Day (half staff until
noon), May 30; Flag Day, June 14; Independence Day, July 4; Labor
Day, first Monday in September; Constitution Day, September 17;
Columbus Day, October 12; Navy Day, October 27; Armistice Day,
November 11; Thanksgiving Day, last Thursday in November; Christ-
mas Day, December 25; such other days as may be proclaimed by the
President of the United States; the birthdays of States (dates of
admission) ; and on State holidays.
Public institutions.
(e) The flag should be displayed daily, weather permitting, on or
near the main administration building of every public institution.
Polling places.
(f) The flag should be displayed in or near every polling place on
election days.
Schoolhouses.
(g) The flag should be displayed during school days in or near
every schoolhouse.
Position when car-
ried with other flags.
SEC. 3. That the flag, when carried in a procession with another
flag or flags, should be either on the marching right; that is, the flag's
own right, or, if there is a line of other flags, in front of the center
of that line.
Parade floats.
(a) The flag should not be displayed on a float in a parade except
from a staff, or as provided in subsection (i).
Vehicles, trains, and
boats.
(b) The flag should not be draped over the hood, top, sides, or
back of a vehicle or of a railroad train or a boat. When the flag
is displayed on a motorcar, the staff shall be fixed firmly to the
chassis or clamped to the radiator cap.
Position with other
flags; exception.
(c) No other flag or pennant should be placed above or, if on the
same level, to the right of the flag of the United States of America,
except during church services conducted by naval chaplains at sea,
when the church pennant may be flown above the flag during church
services for the personnel of the Navy.
Crossed staffs.
(d) The flag of the United States of America, when it is displayed
with another flag against a wall from crossed staffs, should be on the
right, the flag's own right, and its staff should be in front of the
staff of the other flag.
Position when
grouped.
(e) The flag of the United States of America should be at the
center and at the highest point of the group when a number of flags
of States or localities or pennants of societies are grouped and dis-
played from staffs.
Displayed with
State, city. etc., flags.
(f) When flags of States, cities, or localities, or pennants of soci-
eties are flown on the same halyard with the flag of the United
States, the latter should always be at the peak. When the flags
are flown from adjacent staffs, the flag of the United States should
be hoisted first and lowered last. No such flag or pennant may
be placed 'above the flag of the United States or to the right of the
flag of the United States.
56 STAT.]
77TH CONG., 2D SESS.-CH. 435-JUNE 22, 1942
379
(g) When flags of two or more nations are displayed, they are to
Flags of two or more
be flown from separate staffs of the same height. The flags should
nations.
be of approximately equal size. International usage forbids the
display of the flag of one nation above that of another nation in
time of peace.
(h) When the flag of the United States is displayed from a staff
Displayed from pro-
projecting horizontally or at an angle from the window sill, balcony,
jecting staff.
or front of a building, the union of the flag should be placed at the
peak of the staff unless the flag is at half staff. When the flag is
Suspension over
suspended over a sidewalk from a rope extending from a house to
sidewalk.
a pole at the edge of the sidewalk, the flag should be hoisted out,
union first, from the building.
(i) When the flag is displayed otherwise than by being flown
Withoutstaff.
from a staff, it should be displayed flat, whether indoors or out.
When displayed either horizontally or vertically against a wall,
the union should be uppermost and to the flag's own right; that is,
to the observer's left. When displayed in a window, the flag should
be displayed in the same way; that is, with the union or blue field
to the left of the observer in the street.
(j) When the flag is displayed over the middle of the street, it
Suspension over
should be suspended vertically with the union to the north in an east
middleofstreet.
and west street or to the east in a north and south street.
(k) When used on a speaker's platform, the flag, if displayed
On a speaker's plat-
flat, should be displayed above and behind the speaker. When dis-
form.
In a church or
played from a staff in a church or public auditorium, if it is displayed
public auditorium.
in the chancel of a church, or on the speaker's platform in a public
auditorium, the flag should occupy the position of honor and be placed
at the clergyman's or speaker's right as he faces the congregation or
audience. Any other flag so displayed in the chancel or on the plat-
form should be placed at the clergyman's or speaker's left as he
faces the congregation or audience. But when the flag is displayed
from a staff in a church or public auditorium elsewhere than in the
chancel or on the platform it shall be placed in the position of honor
at the right of the congregation or audience as they face the chancel
or platform. Any other flag so displayed should be placed on the left
of the congregation or audience as they face the chancel or platform.
(1) The flag should form a distinctive feature of the ceremony of
Unveiling of statue
unveiling a statue or monument, but it should never be used as the
or monument.
covering for the statue or monument.
(m) The flag, when flown at half staff, should be first hoisted to
Half staff.
the peak for an instant and then lowered to the half-staff position.
The flag should be again raised to the peak before it is lowered for
the day. By "half staff" is meant hauling the flag to one-half the
distance between the top and bottom of the staff. Crepe streamers
Crepe streamers.
may be affixed to spear heads or flagstaffs in a parade only by order
of the President of the United States.
(n) When the flag is used to cover a casket, it should be so placed
Covering a casket.
that the union is at the head and over the left shoulder. The flag
should not be lowered into the grave or allowed to touch the ground.
Sec. 4. That no disrespect should be shown to the flag of the
Disrespect.
United States of America; the flag should not be dipped to any person
Restrictions on use.
or thing. Regimental colors, State flags, and organization or institu-
tional flags are to be dipped as a mark of honor.
(a) The flag should never be displayed with the union down save
Distress signal.
as a signal of dire distress.
(b) The flag should never touch anything beneath it, such as the
ground, the floor, water, or merchandise.
380
PUBLIC LAWS-CH. 435-JUNE 22, 1942
[56 STAT.
(c) The flag should never be carried flat or horizontally, but always
aloft and free.
Use as drapery,
festoon, etc.
(d) The flag should never be used as drapery of any sort whatso-
Bunting.
ever, never festooned, drawn back, nor up, in folds, but always allowed
to fall free. Bunting of blue, white, and red, always arranged with
the blue above, the white in the middle, and the red below, should
be used for covering a speaker's desk, draping the front of a platform,
and for decoration in general.
Care of flag.
(e) The flag should never be fastened, displayed, used, or stored
in such a manner as will permit it to be easily torn, soiled, or damaged
in any way.
Marks, insignia,
(f) The flag should never be used as a covering for a ceiling.
designs, etc.
(g) The flag should never have placed upon it, nor on part of it,
nor attached to it any mark, insignia, letter, word, figure, design,
picture, or drawing of any nature.
(h) The flag should never be used as a receptacle for receiving,
Use for advertising
holding, carrying, or delivering anything.
or novelty purposes.
(i) The flag should never be used for advertising purposes in any
manner whatsoever. It should not be embroidered on such articles as
cushions or handkerchiefs and the like, printed or otherwise impressed
on paper napkins or boxes or anything that is designed for temporary
use and discard; or used as any portion of a costume or athletic
uniform. Advertising signs should not be fastened to a staff or
Destruction of flag
halyard from which the flag is flown.
when unfit for display.
(j) The flag, when it is in such condition that it is no longer a
fitting emblem for display, should be destroyed in a dignified way,
Salute to flag.
preferably by burning.
SEC. 5. That during the ceremony of hoisting or lowering the flag
or when the flag is passing in a parade or in a review, all persons
present should face the flag, stand at attention, and salute. Those
present in uniform should render the right-hand salute. When not
in uniform, men should remove the headdress with the right hand
holding it at the left shoulder, the hand being over the heart. Men
without hats merely stand at attention. Women should salute by
placing the right hand over the heart. The salute to the flag in the
National anthem.
moving column should be rendered at the moment the flag passes.
SEC. 6. That when the national anthem is played and the flag is not
displayed, all present should stand and face toward the music. Those
in uniform should salute at the first note of the anthem, retaining
this position until the last note. All others should stand at attention,
men removing the headdress. When the flag is displayed, the salute
to the flag should be given.
Pledge of allegiance.
SEC. 7. That the pledge of allegiance to the flag, "I pledge allegiance
to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic
for which it stands, one Nation indivisible, with liberty and justice
for all", be rendered by standing with the right hand over the heart;
extending the right hand, palm upward, toward the flag at the words
"to the flag" and holding this position until the end, when the hand
drops to the side. However, civilians will always show full respect
'to the flag when the pledge is given by merely standing at attention,
men removing the headdress. Persons in uniform shall render the
military salute.
Alteration of rules,
etc., by proclamation.
SEC. 8. Any rule or custom pertaining to the display of the flag of
the United States of America, set forth herein, may be altered, modi-
fied, or repealed, or additional rules with respect thereto may be
prescribed, by the Commander in Chief of the Army and Navy of
the United States, whenever he deems it to be appropriate or desir-
able; and any such alteration or additional rule shall be set forth in
a proclamation.
Approved, June 22, 1942.
1942
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE
3567
suant to section 16 of the organic act of the
and for other purposes," approved June 8,
303 (a) to the Code of the United States of
Virgin Islands of the United States, approved
1938, as amended; without amendment (Rept.
1941 fixing the time that any citizen of the
June 22, 1936, which requires that all laws
No. 2038) Referred to the Committee of the
United States may be considered a subject
enacted by the municipal councils in the Vir-
Whole House on the state of the Union.
for service training required by the land and
gin Islands shall be reported by the Governor
Mr. STEAGALL: Committee on Banking
naval forces of the United States; to the
to the Secretary of the Interior and by the
and Currency. H. R. 6927. A bill to amend
Committee on Military Affairs.
Secretary of the Interior to the Congress; to
the National Housing Act, and for other pur-
By Mr. ANDERSON of New Mexico:
the Committee on Insular Affairs.
poses; without amendment (Rept. No. 2039).
H. R. 6960. A bill for the compensation of
1589. A letter from the Secretary of Agri-
Referred to the Committee of the Whole
property owners in territory to be taken for
culture transmitting a report of a survey of
House on the state of the Union.
bombing and target ranges; to the Committee
the Trinity River watershed in Texas based
on the Judiciary.
on an investigation authorized by the Flood
By Mr. GALE:
Control Act of June 22, 1936 (H. Doc. No.
PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS
H. R. 6961. A bill to incorporate the United
708); to the Committee on Flood Control, and
Philippine War Veterans as a body corporate
Under clause 3 of rule XXII, public
ordered to be printed. with illustrations.
of the District of Columbia; to the Commit-
bills and resolutions were introduced and
tee on the District of Columbia.
severally referred as follows:
By Mr. LESINSKI:
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON PUBLIC
By Mr. EDMISTON:
H. R. 6962 (by request). A bill to extend
BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS
H. 6948. A bill to provide family allow-
provisions of the act of March 20, 1933. and
ances for the dependents of enlisted men of
Veterans Regulations applicable to World
Under clause 2 of rule XIII, reports of
the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast
War veterans and dependents to veterans and
committees were delivered to the Clerk
Guard of the United States, and for other
dependents of the present war, and for other
for printing and reference to the proper
purposes; to the Committee on Military
purposes: to the Committee on Invalid
calendar, as follows:
Affairs.
Pensions.
By Mr. BLAND:
By Mr. RANDOLPH:
Mr. VINSON of Georgia: Committee on
H. R. 6949. A bill to authorize the obliga-
H. R. 6963. A bill to amend the act entitled
Naval Affairs. House Resolution 162. Reso-
tion of funds of the Coast Guard for work
"An act to authorize black-outs in the Dis-
lution authorizing and directing an investi-
or material at Government-owned establish-
trict of Columbia, and for other purposes,"
gation of the naval defense program; without
ments, and for other purposes; to the Com-
approved December 26. 1941, and for other
amendment (Rept No. 2031) Referred to
mittee on the Merchant Marine and Fisheries.
purposes: to the Committee on the District
the Committee of the Whole House on the
H. R. 6950. A bill to provide for the ad-
of Columbia.
state of the Union.
vancement on the retired list of certain
H. 6964 A bill to authorize the assessor
Mr. VINSON of Georgia: Committee on
officers of the United States Coast Guard; to
of the District of Columbia to compromise in-
Naval Affairs. S. 2406. An act to authorize
the Committee on the Merchant Marine and
heritance and estate taxes in cases of con-
the Secretary of the Navy to proceed with
Fisheries
flicting claims of domicile: to the Committee
the construction of certain public works, and
By Mr. CAMP:
on the District of Columbia.
for other purposes; with amendment (Rept.
H. R. 6951. A bill to amend subsections (b)
By Mr HOBBS:
No. 2032) Referred to the Committee of the
and (d) of section 77 of the Judicial Code
H. J. Res 303. Joint resolution to codify and
Whole House on the state of the Union.
so as to transfer the county of Butts from
emphasize existing rules and customs per-
Mr. RANKIN of Mississippi: Committee on
the Macon division of the middle district of
taining to the display and use of the flag of
World War Veterans' Legislation. H. R. 2226.
Georgia to the Atlanta division of the north-
the United States; to the Committee on the
A bill to define misconduct, for compensation
ern district of Georgia; to the Committee on
Judiciary.
and pension purposes. as limited to felonious
the Judiciary.
By Mr. LELAND M. FORD:
misconduct: without amendment (Rept. No.
By Mr. COFFEE of Washington:
H. Res. 469. Resolution providing for the
2033). Referred to the Committee of the
H. R. 6952. A bill to provide revenue, and
payment out of the contingent fund of the
Whcle House on the state of the Union.
for other purposes; to the Committee on
House of $140.75 to William A. Pixley as re-
Mr. RANKIN of Mississippi: Committee on
Ways and Means.
imbursement for the value of a camera lost
World War Veterans' Legislation S. 2356.
By Mr D'ALESANDRO:
while in the custody of the Capitol Police;
An act authorizing the Administrator of Vet-
H. R. 6953. A bill to amend the District of
to the Committee on Accounts.
erans' Affairs to grant easements in certain
Columbia Income Tax Act, as amended, and
lands of the Veterans' Administration Facility,
for other purposes, to the Committee on the
Murfreesboro, Tenn., to the city of Murfrees-
District of Columbia.
PRIVATE BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS
boro, State of Tennessee, to enable the city
By Mr. PETERSON of Florida:
to construct and maintain a water-pumping
H. R. 6954. A bill to authorize officers and
Under clause 1 of rule XXII, private
station and pipe line; without amendment
members of the armed forces to accept cer-
bills and resolutions were introduced and
(Rept. No. 2034). Referred to the Commit-
tain rewards; to the Committee on Military
severally referred as follows:
tee of the Whole House on the state of the
Affairs.
By Mr. ANDERSON of New Mexico:
Union.
By Mr. DOUGHTON:
H. R. 6965. A bill for the relief of Mrs. Mark
Mr. RANKIN of Mississippi: Committee on
H. 6955. A bill to promote the prosecu-
Dobbs: to the Committee on Claims.
World War Veterans' Legislation. H. R. 6646.
tion of the war by exempting from State,
By Mr. HOPE:
A bill to provide that the unexplained
Territorial, and local taxes the sale, purchase,
H. R. 6966. A bill for the relief of Mr. and
absence of any individual for 7 years shall be
storage, use, or consumption of tangible per-
Mrs. George M. Legg and Loetta Trainer; to
deemed sufficient evidence of death for the
sonal property for use in performing defense
the Committee on Claims.
purpose of laws administered by the Veterans'
contracts. and for other purposes; to the
By Mr. KNUTSON:
Administration: without amendment (Rept.
Committee on Ways and Means.
H. R. 6967. A bill for the relief of Douglas
No. 2035) Referred to the Committee of the
By Mr. DIMOND:
R. Muther; to the Committee on Claims.
Whole House on the state of the Union.
H. R. 6956. A bill to amend section 16 of
By Mr. McGEHEE:
Mr. RANKIN of Mississippi: Committee on
the act entitied "An act to prevent per-
H. R. 6968. A bill for the relief of Anthony
World War Veterans' Legislation. H. R. 6824.
nicious political activities," approved August
W. Livingston: to the Committee on Claims.
A bill to make temporary disability ratings of
2, 1939, as amended; to the Committee on
By Mr. ROBINSON of Utah:
World War veterans permanent after 10 years;
the Judiciary.
H. R. 6969. A bill for the relief of Frank
without amendment (Rept. No. 2036) Re-
By Mr. JARMAN:
Franklin; to the Committee on Claims.
ferred to the Committee of the Whole House
H. R. 6957 A bill to make the theft of
By Mr. TARVER:
on the state of the Union.
tires and tubes a Federal offense during any
H. 6970. A bill for the relief of Carolyn
Mr. RANKIN of Mississippi: Committee on
period during which restrictions on the sale
D. Griffin; to the Committee on Claims.
World War Veterans' Legislation. H. R. 6926.
or use of tires or tubes are in effect; to the
A bill authorizing the Administrator of Veter-
Committee on the Judiciary.
ans' Affairs to grant an easement in certain
By Mr. BURCH:
lands of the Veterans' Administration facility,
H. R. 6958. A bill to amend the act entitled
PETITIONS. ETC.
Jefferson Barracks, Mo.; to the State of Mis-
"An act for the relief of present and former
Under clause 1 of rule XXII, petitions
sourl for highway purposes; without amend-
postmasters and acting postmasters, and for
and papers were laid on the Clerk's desk
ment (Rept. No. 2037). Referred to the
other purposes," to permit payment of total
and referred as follows:
Committee of tl.e Whole House on the state
compensation to certain employees of the
of the Union.
postal service employed in a dual capacity;
269C. By Mr. FORAND: Resolution pre-
Mr. McLAUGHLIN: Committee on the
to the Committee on the Post Office and Post
sented by Miss Aurora Sylvia and adopted by
Judiciary. S. 2399. An act to amend the act
Roads.
the officers and members of the Portuguese-
entitled "An act to require the registration of
By Mr. RAMSAY:
American Civic League of Rhode Island at
certain persons employed by agencies to dis-
H. R. 6959. A bill to amend the Selective
their annual convention, February 15, 1942,
seminate propaganda in the United States,
Service Act of 1940, by addition of section
sincerely endorsing all measures adopted by
AMEND DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA INCOME TAX ACT
CHANGES IN EXISTING LAW
77TH CONGRESS
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
REPORT
2d Session
In accordance with paragraph 2a of rule XIII of the Rules of the
No. 2047
louse of Representatives, the changes in existing law are set forth as
llows (present law in which there is no change in roman, new matter
italic):
SEC. 2 (b). TAX ON CORPORATIONS.-There is hereby levied for each taxable
ar upon the taxable income from District of Columbia sources of every corpo-
ation, whether domestic or foreign (except those organizations expressly exempt
DISPLAY AND USE OF THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES
under paragraph (d) of this section), a tax nt the rate of 5 per centum thereof:
rovided, however, That income derived from the procurement of orders for the sule
OF AMERICA
personal property by means of telephonic communication, written correspondence
solicitation by salesmen in the District where such orders require acceptance with-
lill the District before becoming binding on the purchaser and seller and title to such
operty passes from the seller to the purchaser without the District is not from Dis-
int of Columbia sources: Provided further, That income from the sale of personal
APRIL 22, 1942.-Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed
perty to the United States is not from District of Columbia sources, unless the tax-
payer is engaged in business in the District and such property is delivered for use
within said District.
Sec. 46 (g) Any corporation receiving income from District sources or en-
aging in or earrying on any business in the District without first having obtained
Mr. McLAUGHLIN, from the Committee on the Judiciary, submitted
license SO to do, and any person engaging in or carrying on any business for or
the following
reciving income from District sources 00 behalf of a corporation not having a
cense SO to do, shall, upon conviction thereof, be fined not more than $300 for
nch and every failure, refusal, or violation, and each and every day that such
REPORT
flure, refusal, or violation continues shall constitute a separate and distinct
Tense. All prosecutions under this subsection shall be brought in the police
are of the District on information by the corporation counsel or any of his
[To accompany H. J. Res. 303]
sistants in the name of the District: Provided, however, That the provisions of
his section shall not apply to mere collection by an agent of income of a corporation
The Committee on the Judiciary, to whom was referred the joint
not having the license required hereby.
SEC. 46 (h). The term "business," as used in this Act, shall include the carrying
resolution (H. J. Res. 303) to codify and emphasize existing rules
or exercising for gain or economic benefit, either direct or indirect, any trade,
and customs pertaining to the display and use of the flag of the United
business or commercial activity in the District: Provided, however, That such term
States of America, after hearings and careful consideration, report
hall not include the procurement of orders for the sale of personal property by means
the same favorably to the House with the recommendation that
of telephonic communication, written correspondence, or solicitation by salesmen in
District where such orders require acceptance without the District before becoming
the joint resolution do pass.
binding on the purchaser and scller and title to such property passes from the seller
The purpose of this joint resolution is to provide an authoritative
to the purchaser without the District; nor the mere submission of bids or the mere
guide to those civilians who desire to use the flag correctly. It is not
:cceptance of contracts for the sale of personal property to the United States.
intended that anything in the resolution should be construed as
discouraging the use of pictures of the flag nor of shields suggestive
of the flag, nor of trade-marks or characteristic insignia of n business.
Such use has been made for years by the National Fire Insurance Co.,
the Union Pacific Railway Co., and probably others. This resolution
does not criticize or condemn such practices. The use of the flag
itself is the sole field of the recommendatory code set forth in House
Joint Resolution 303. The resolution is not intended to cover the
field of the use of respectful and patriotic pictures and suggestion of the
fing.
Representatives of the American Legion appeared in support of
the resolution and recommended its approval. The resolution carries
out the recommendation of various patriotic societies and organiza-
tions who, in a national flag conference, arrived at n uniform guide for
the proper use and display of the flag.
3720
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE
APRIL 27
nor depth, nor any other creation shall
House of Representatives to the amend-
PROMOTIONS IN THE REGULAR ARMY OF THE
UNITED STATES
be able to separate us from the love of
ments of the Senate numbered 4, 21, 45,
God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.
74, and 79 to the foregoing bill; and that
MEDICAL CORPS
Heavenly Father, grant that this day,
it recedes from its amendment numbered
To be colonels
with fidelity and courage, we may over-
68 to said bill.
Edward Allen Noyes
Charles Woodward Riley
come difficulties and bear valiantly our
ENROLLED BILLS SIGNED
Charles George Sinclair
responsibilities; enable us to catch the
strain of the Man of Galilee in disin-
Mr. KIRWAN, from the Committee on
Charles George Hutter
Frederick Henry Petters
terested and self-denying service.
Enrolled Bills, reported that that com-
Robert Parvin Williams
Teach us, o Lord, that he has not
mittee had on April 24, 1942, examined
Edwin Brooks Maynard
learned the vital lesson of life who fails
and found truly enrolled bills of the
Harvard Clayton Moore
to conquer fear. In [our labors, in our
House of the following titles:
Arden Freer
devotion to duty, in the broad outlook
H.R. 6736. An act making appropriations
Paul Adolph Schule
upon the needs of our country, may we
for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1943, for
To be majors
find the title of our place and honor.
civil functions administered by the War De-
Roland Keith Charles, Jr.
Grant that differences and discord may
partment, and for other purposes; and
Joseph Julius Hornisher
melt into patriotic corperation and fuse
H. R. 6868. An act making additional ap-
To be captains
propriations for the national defense for the
into such purposes which shall give unity
fiscal year ending June 1942, and for other
Alonzo Allan Towner, Jr.
and inspire a full-toned citizenship. In
purposes.
Wilbur Dwight Dice
our dear Redeemer's name. Amen.
Ralph Everett Reiner
The SPEAKER. The Chair desires to
Francis Patterson Wells
The Journal of the proceedings of
announce that pursuant to the authority
William Nelson Donovan
Thursday, April 23, 1942, was read and
granted to him on April 23, 1942, he did
Norman Clemm Veale
approved.
on Friday, April 24, 1942, sign the fol-
DENTAL CORPS
The SPEAKER laid before the House
lowing enrolled bills of he House:
To be captains
the following communication from the
6736. An act making appropriations
Richard Jackmond Burch
Clerk of the House:
for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1943, for
James Perry Williams
APRIL 23, 1942.
civil functions administered by the War De-
CHAPLAIN
The Honorable the SPEAKER,
partment, and for other purposes; and
The House of Representatives.
6868. An act making additional ap-
To be major, United States Army
SIR: Pursuant to the special authority
propriations for the national defense for the
Frederick Herbert Moehlmann
agreed to today, the Clerkfreceived from the
fiscal year ending June 301942, and for other
TEMPORARY APPOINTMENTS IN THE ARMY OF
Secretary of the Senate the accompanying
purposes.
THE UNITED STATES
messages.
MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
To be major generals
Respectfully yours,
SOUTH TRIMBLE.
Emil Fred Reinhardt
A message in writing from the Presi-
Ira Thomas Wyche
MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE
dent of the United States was communi-
Gustav Henry Franke
A message from the Senate, received by
cated to the House by Mr. Miller, one of
Mark Wayne Clark
Lewis Blaine Hershey
the Clerk of the House, under special au-
his secretaries, who also informed the
To be brigadier generals
thority granted April 23, 1942, announced
House that on the following dates the
that the Senate had passed without
President approved and signed bills of
Ralph Corbett Smith
amendment a bill of the House of the fol-
the House of the following titles:
Geoffrey Prescott Baldwin
William Richard Schmidt
lowing title:
On April 15, 1942:
H. R. 5686. An act for the relief of Lewis
Jerome Jackson Waters, Jr.
H.R. 6799. An act to increase the monthly
maximum number of flying hours of air
J. and Mary Black.
Augustus Milton Gurney
Rex Webb Beasley
pilots, as limited by the Civil Aeronautics
On April 20, 1942:
Charles Gardiner Helmick
Act of 1938, because of the military needs
H. 6495. An act granting the consent of
Congress to the State of Minnesota to con-
Russell Gilbert Barkalow
arising out of the present war.
struct, maintain, and operate a free high-
William Glenn Livesay
The message also announced that the
way bridge across the Mississippi River, at or
William Archibald Campbell
William Carey Lee
Senate agrees to the amendments of the
near the village of Brooklyn Center, Minn.
House to bills of the Senate of the fol-
On April 24, 1942:
Hume Peabody
H. R. 1541. An act for the relief of Jacques
Frank O'Driscoll Hunter
lowing titles:
Hailpern, Max Hailpern, and Sally Hailpern
Harold Lee George
S. 1961. An act to eliminate the prohibition
Zaharia.
William Eugene Farthing
against the filling of the first vacancy occur-
Shepler Ward FitzGerald
ring in the office of district judge for the dis-
DISPLAY AND USE OF THE FLAG OF THE
Walter Francis Kraus
trict of New Jersey; and
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Isaiah Davies
S. 2406. An act to authorize the Secretary
Philip Edward Brown
of the Navy to proceed with the construction
The SPEAKER. The Chair recog-
Donald Angus Davison
of certain public works, and for other pur-
nizes the gentleman from Alabama [Mr.
Harold Mark McClelland
poses.
HOBBS].
John Ernest Dahlquist
Clayton Lawrence Bissell
The message also announced that the
Mr. HOBBS. Mr. Speaker, I ask
unanimous consent for the immediate
Claire Lee Chennault
Senate agrees to the report of the com-
James Harold Doolittle
mittee of conference on the disagreeing
consideration of House Joint Resolution
votes of the two Houses on the amend-
303, to codify and emphasize existing
ments of the Senate to the bill (H. R.
rules and customs pertaining to the dis-
6736) entitled "An act making appropria-
play and use of the flag of the United
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
tion for the fiscal year ending June 30,
States of America.
1943, for civil functions administered by
The Clerk read the title of the joint
MONDAY, APRIL 27, 1942
the War Department, and for other pur-
resolution.
Mr. MARTIN of Massachusetts. Mr.
poses."
The House met at 12 o'clock noon.
The message also announced that the
Speaker, reserving the right to object,
The Chaplain, the Reverend James
Senate agrees to the report of the com-
what is this resolution? And what is
Shera Montgomery, D. D., offered the
mittee of conference on the disagreeing
the gentleman's request?
following prayer:
votes of the two Houses on the amend-
Mr. HOBBS. My request is that this
0 Saviour of the world, in Thy name
ments of the Senate to the bill (H. R.
resolution may be taken up for immedi-
we come, believing that Thou wilt surely
6868) entitled "An act making additional
ate consideration. I have conferred
appropriations for the national defense
with the gentleman from California [Mr.
judge the wrong andestablish the right.
for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1942,
ENGLEBRIGHT], the gentleman from Mich-
In a deep and all-inclusive faith we know
that neither life, nor death, nor angels,
and for other purposes."
igan [Mr. WOLCOTT], and with the gen-
The message also announced that the
tleman from New York [Mr. HANCOCK].
nor principalities, nor powers, nor things
Senate agrees to the amendments of the
There is no objection from either side.
present, nor things to come, nor height,
1942
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE
3721
The vote of the Committee on the Judi-
gated by one or more executive departments
displayed either horizontally or vertically
ciary was unanimous.
of the Government of the United States.
against a wall, the union should be upper-
This resolution is the codification rec-
(b) The flag should not be displayed on
most and to the flag's own right; that Is, to
days when the weather is inclement.
the observer's left. When displayed in a
ommended by the American Legion, the
(c) The flag should be displayed on all
window, the fiag should be displayed in the
Veterans of Foreign Wars, the National
days when the weather permits, especially on
same way; that is, with the union or blue
Flag Code Committee, and is in sub-
New Year's Day, January 1; Inauguration
field to the left of the observer in the street.
stance, one that has been promulgated
Day, January 20; Lincoln's Birthday, Febru-
(j) When the fiag is displayed over the m:d-
for 20 years. The War and Navy De-
ary 12; Washington's Birthday, February 22;
dle of the street, it should be suspended ver-
partments have been consulted. It sim-
Army Day, April 6; Easter Sunday (variable);
tically with the union to the north in an
ply codifies and emphasizes existing
Mother's Day, second Sunday in May; Me-
east and west street or to the east in a north
morial Day (half staff until noon), May 30;
and south street.
rules and customs pertaining to the dis-
Flag Day, June 14; Independence Day, July
(k) When used on a speaker's platform,
play and use of the flag of the United
4; Labor Day, first Monday in September;
the flag, if displayed flat. should be dis-
States of America.
Constitution Day, September 17; Columbus
played above and behind the speaker. When
Mr. MARTIN of Massachusetts.
Day, October 12; Navy Day, October 27; Ar-
displayed from a staff in a church or public
What does it do?
mistice Day, November 11; Thanksgiving Day,
auditorium, whether it is displayed in or out-
Mr. HOBBS. Nothing more than to
last Thursday in November; Christmas Day,
side the chancel of a church, or on or in
establish for the use of civilians ap-
December 25; the birthdays of States (dates
front of a speaker's platform in a public au-
of admission); and on State holidays.
proved rules and customs pertaining to
ditorium, the flag should occupy the position
(d) The flag should be displayed daily,
of honor and be placed at the clergyman's or
the display and use of the flag, without
weather permitting, on or near the main ad-
speaker's right as he faces the congregation
penalty for violations. This does noth-
ministration building of every public insti-
or audience. Any other flag should be placed
ing except to promulgate for the infor-
tution.
at the clergyman's or speaker's left as he
mation of the public the correct and
(e) The flag should be displayed in or near
faces the congregation or audience.
proper uses of the flag.
every polling place on election days.
(1) The flag should form a distinctive
Mr. MARTIN of Massachusetts. This
(f) The flag should be displayed during
feature of the ceremony of unveiling a statue
school days in or near every schoolhouse.
is not new legislation, but simply a codi-
or monument, but it should never be used as
SEC. 3. That the flag, when carried in a
fication put out for the information of
the covering for the statue or monument.
procession with another flag or flags, should
(m) The flag, when flown at half staff,
the general public.
be either on the marching right; that is, the
should be first hoisted to the peak for an
Mr. HOBBS. This is new legislation,
flag's own right, or, if there is a line of other
instant and then lowered to the half-staff
giving the official sanction of Congress to
flags, in front of the center of that line.
position. The flag should be again raised to
existing and widely approved rules for
(a) The flag should not be displayed on a
the peak before it is lowered for the day. By
the respectful and patriotic use of the
float in a parade except from a staff, or as
"half staff" is meant hauling the fiag to one-
provided in subsection (i).
flag.
half the distance between the top and bot-
(b) The flag should not be draped over the
Mr. HANCOCK. Mr. Speaker, will the
tom of the staff. Crepe streamers may be
hood, top, sides, or back of a vehicle or of a
affixed to spear heads of flagstaffs in a parade
gentleman yield?
railroad train or a boat. When the flag is
only by order of the President of the United
Mr. HOBBS. I am delighted to yield
displayed on a motorcar, the staff shall be
States.
to my friend and colleague on the Com-
fixed firmly to the chassis or clamped to the
(n) When the flag is used to cover a casket,
mittee on the Judiciary.
radiator cap.
it should be so placed that the union is at
Mr. HANCOCK. This bill reconciles
(c) No other flag or pennant should be
the head and over the left shoulder. The
certain small differences which exist be-
placed above or, if on the same level, to the
flag should not be lowered into the grave or
right of the flag of the United States of
tween rules set up by various patriotic
allowed to touch the ground.
America, except during church services con-
societies interested in the proper display
SEC. 4. That no disrespect should be shown
ducted by naval chaplains at sea, when the
to the flag of the United States of America,
of the flag and proper respect for it.
church pennant may be flown above the
the flag should not be dipped to any person
Mr. HOBBS. Yes, sir.
flag during church services for the personnel
or thing. Regimental colors, State flags, and
Mr. HANCOCK. It is simply declara-
of the Navy.
organization or institutional flags are to be
tory and is designed to be a guide for the
(d) The flag of the United States of Amer-
dipped as a mark of honor.
uniform and approved use of the Ameri-
ica, when it is displayed with another flag
(a) The fiag should never be displayed
against a wall from crossed staffs, should be
can flag.
with the union down save as a signal of dire
on the right, the flag's own right, and its staff
distress.
Mr. HOBBS. That is all.
should be in front of the staff of the other
Mr. JENSEN. Mr. Speaker, will the
(b) The flag should never touch anything
flag.
beneath it, such as the ground, the floor,
gentleman yield?
(e) The fiag of the United States of Ameri-
water, or merchandise.
Mr. HOBBS. Gladly.
ca should be at the center and at the highest
(c) The flag should never be carried flat or
Mr. JENSEN. Is there any provision
point of the group when a number of flags
horizontally, but always aloft and free.
in this resolution which attempts to take
of States or localities or pennants of societies
(d) The flag should never be used as drap-
the flag off of art calendars, patriotic
are grouped and displayed from staffs.
ery of any sort whatsoever, never festooned,
(f) When flags of States, cities, or locali-
pictures, and the like?
drawn back, nor up, in folds, but always
ties, or pennants of societies are flown on the
Mr. HOBBS. Not at all.
allowed to fall free. Bunting of blue, white,
same halyard with the flag of the United
and red, always arranged with the blue above,
Mr. JENSEN. Not at all?
States, the latter should always be at the
the white in the middle, and the red below,
Mr. HOBBS. That is right.
peak. When the flags are flown from adja-
should be used for covering a speaker's desk,
Mr. HANCOCK. It establishes stand-
cent staffs, the flag of the United States
draping the front of a platform, and for
ards for the use of the flag itself and not
should be hoisted first and lowered last. No
decoration in general.
to representations thereof. These stand-
such flag or pennant may be placed above
(e) The flag should never be fastened, dis-
ards are recommended by numerous pa-
the flag of the United States or to the right
played. used, or stored in such a manner as
of the flag of the United States.
triotic organizations. The committee
will permit it to be easily torn, soiled, or
(g) When flags of two or more nations are
which considered the bill is of the unani-
damaged in any way.
displayed, they are to be flown from separate
(f) The flag should never be used as a
mous opinion that there should be an
staffs of the same height. The flags should
covering for a ceiling.
authoritative guide for the display of the
be of approximately equal size. International
(g) The flag should never have placed
American flag, which can best be accom-
usage forbids the display of the flag of one
upon it, nor on part of it, nor attached to it
plished by an act of Congress.
nation above that of another nation in time
any mark, insignia. letter, word. figure, design,
Mr. HOBBS. Thank you, sir.
of peace.
picture. or drawing of any nature.
The SPEAKER. Is there objection to
(h) When the flag of the United States is
(h) The fiag should never be used as a
the present consideration of the resolu-
displayed from a staff projecting horizontally
receptacle for receiving, holding, carrying, or
or at an angle from the window sill, balcony,
delivering anything.
tion?
or front of a building, the union of the flag
(i) The flag should never be used for ad-
There being no objection, the Clerk
should be placed at the peak of the staff un-
vertising purposes in any manner whatso-
read the resolution, as follows:
less the flag is at half staff. When the flag
ever. It should not be embroidered on such
Resolved. etc., That the following codifica-
is suspended over a sidewalk from a rope ex-
articles as cushions or handkerchiefs and the
tion of existing rules and customs pertaining
tending from a house to a pole at the edge of
like, printed or otherwise impressed on paper
to the display and use of the flag of the United
the sidewalk, the flag should be hoisted out,
napkins or boxes or anything that is designed
States of America be. and it is hereby, estab-
union first, from the building.
for temporary use and discard: or used as any
lished for the use of such civilians or civilian
(1) When the flag is displayed otherwise
portion of a costume or athletic uniform.
groups or organizations as may not be re-
than by being flown from a staff, it should be
Advertising signs should not be fastened to
quired to conform with regulations promul-
displayed flat, whether indoors or out. When
a staff or halyard from which the flag is flown.
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CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE
APRIL 27
(1) The flag, when it is in such condition
great increases of our Army and Navy
the very least that our soldiers, sallors,
that It is no longer a fitting emblem for dis-
and the instruments of war which they
and marines have right to expect of us
play, should be destroyed in a dignified way,
needed.
civilians in Government, in industry, on
preferably by burning.
SEC. 6. That during the ceremony of hoist-
After Pearl Harbor, the American peo-
the farm, and in all other walks of life.
ing or lowering the fiag or when the flag 16
ple adopted a national program of war
We must therefore adopt as one of our
passing in a parade or in a review, all persons
production which would have been called
principal domestic objectives the stabili-
present should face the fiag, stand at atten-
fantastic by most people 2 years before.
zation of the cost of living, for this is
tion, and salute. The salute to the flag in
It has required the shifting of the major
essential to the fortification of our whole
the moving column should be rendered at
part of American inqustry from the prod-
economic structure
the moment the flag passes.
ucts of peace to the weapons of war.
Relying on pastland present experi-
The resolution was ordered to be en-
Inevitably-but with the full approval
ence, and leaving out masses of details
grossed and read a third time, was read
of the Nation-this enormous program is
which relate more to questions of method
the third time and passed, and a motion
dislocating industry labor, agriculture,
than to the objective itself, I list for the
to reconsider was laid on the table.
and finance. It is disrupting, and will
Congress the following points, which,
ANNOUNCEMENT OF REGISTRATION
continue to disrupt, the normal manner
taken together, may well be called our
of life of every American and every
present national economic policy:
FACILITIES
American family. In this we repeat the
1. To keep the cost of living from
Mr. McCORMACK. Mr. Speaker, I
pattern of the first World War, although
spiraling upward, we must tax heavily,
ask unanimous consent to address the
on a vastly greater scale.
and in that process keep personal and
House for 15 seconds.
During the earlier war there were
corporate profits at a reasonable rate,
The SPEAKER. Without objection, it
certain economic factors which produc rd
the word "reasonable" being defined at a
is so ordered.
unnecessary hardships; and these hard-
low level.
There was no objection.
ships continued long after the signing of
2. To keep the cost of living from
Mr. McCORMACK. Mr. Speaker, I
the armistice. I use he word "unneces-
spiraling upward, we must fix ceilings on
desire to announce that registration in
sary" because it is my belief that a very
the prices which consumers, retailers,
connection with the selective service is
great deal of the -uffering which was
wholesalers, and manufacturers pay for
now taking place in the rotunda and will
caused then can be avoided now.
the things they buy; and ceilings on rents
continue until 4:30 this afternoon.
These economic factors relate prima-
for dwellings in all areas affected by war
MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE
rily to an easily understood phrase which
industries.
UNITED STATES-ECONCMIC CONSID-
affects the lives of all of us-the cost of
3. To keep the cost of living from
ERATIONS OF THE WAR EFFORT (H
living. Because risesin the cost of living
spiraling upward, we must stabilize the
DOC. NO. 716)
which came with the last war were not
remuneration received by individuals for
The SPEAKER laid before the House
checked in the beginning, people in this
their work.
the following message from the Presi-
country paid more than twice as much
4. To keep the cost of living from
for the same things n 1920 as they did
spiraling upward, we must stabilize the
dent of the United States which was read
in 1914.
prices received by glowers for the prod-
and with the accompanying papers re-
The rise in the cost of living during
ucts of their lands.
ferred to the Committee on Ways and
this war has begun 10 parallel the last.
5. To keep the cost of living from
Means and ordered to be printed:
The time has definitely come to stop the
spiraling upward, we must encourage all
citizens to contribute to the cost of win-
To the Congress of the United States:
spiral. And we face the fact that
In certain ways the present world en-
there must be a drastic reduction in our
ning this war by purchasing War Bonds
circling war presents problems which
standard of living.
with their earnings instead of using those
were unimaginable during the first
While the cost of living, based on the
earnings to buy articles which are not
essential.
World War.
average prices of necessaries, has gone
The theaters of combat today cover
up about 15 percent so far since the au-
6. To keep the cost of living from
vastly greater areas. Many more mil-
tumn of 1939, we must now act to keep it
spiraling upward, We must ration all es-
sential commodities of which there is a
lions of human-beings are involved. The
from soaring another 80 or 90 percent
during the next year or two-to hold it
scarcity, so that they may be distributed
new factors of mechanical power, in the
to somewhere near the present level.
fairly among consumers and not merely
air and on the land and on the sea, have
in accordance with financial ability to
produced radical changes in basic strat-
There are obvious reasons for taking
pay high prices for them.
egy and tactics.
every step necessary to prevent this rise.
7. To keep the cost of living from
In this new war the nations resisting
I emphasize the words "every step" be-
spiraling upward, we must discourage
the Axis Powers face an even greater
cause no single would be adequate
credit and installment buying, and en-
challenge to their very existence. They
by itself. Action in one direction alone
courage the paying off of debts, mort-
fight more powerful, more sinister foes;
would be offset by inaction in other di-
gages. and other obligations; for this pro-
but their understanding of the magnitude
rections. Only an all-embracing pro-
motes savings. retaids excessive buying
of the task and the very firmness of their
gram will suffice.
and adds to the amount available to the
determination make victory certain in
When the cost of living spirals upward
creditors for the purchase of War Bonds.
the long days to come.
week after week and month after month,
I know that you will appreciate that
In some other ways, however, the cir-
people as a whole are bound to become
these seven principal points. each and
cumstances of today barallel those of
poorer, because the pay envelope will
every-one of them, will contribute in sub-
1917-18. Now, as in the last war, the
then lag behind rising retail prices. The
stantial fashion to the great objective of
common enemy has had all the advan-
price paid for carrying on the war by the
keeping the cost of living down.
tage at the outset. Now, as then. bitter
Government and, therefore, by the peo-
It is my best judgment that only two
defeats and heavy losses must be en-
ple, will increase by many billions if
of these points require legislation at the
dured by those who are defending civili-
prices go up. Furthermore, there is an
present time, for the very good reason
zation, before we will be able to establish
old and true saying that that which goes
that the Congress has already passed
the vital superiority in men and muni-
up must always come down-and you
laws with respect to the others which
tions which will turn the tide.
and I know the hardships and heartaches
seem adequate to meet the national
The United States was far better pre-
we all went through in the bad years
policy enunciated.
pared for actual war on December 7,
after the last war, when Americans were
I assure the Congress that if the re-
1941, than it was on April 6, 1917. For
losing their homes and their farms and
quired objectives are not attained, and if
over 2 years, by a succession of congres-
their savings and were looking in vain
the cost of living should continue to rise
sional acts, we had carried out or initi-
for jobs.
substantially, I shall SO advise the Con-
ated safety measures for our own defense
We do not intend after this war to
gress, and shall ask for any additional
in growing volume and importance.
present the same disastrous situation to
legislation which may be necessary.
There were the revisions 05 the neutrality
those brave men who today are fighting
In the first item legislation is neces-
laws. the adoption of the selective serv-
our battles in all parts of the world.
sary, and the subject is now under con-
Ice law and the lend-lease law, and the
Safeguarding our economy at home is
sideration in the House of Representa-
1942
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-SENATE
3741
A petition, numercusly signed, of sundry
honor, distinguished-service medals, and Navy
SPIRITUAL STRENGTH OUR GREATEST
citizens of Miami County, Kans., praying for
crosses, and for other purposes," so as to
NEED
the enactment of the bill (S. 860) to provide
change the conditions for the award of
[Mr. BYRD asked and obtained leave to
for the common defense in relation to the
medals, and for other purposes; with an
have printed in the RECORD a statement by
sale of alcoholic liquors to the members of
amendment (Rept. No. 1281);
37 citizens of Virginia declaring that spiritual
the land and naval forces of the United
H. R. 6874. A bill to change the designation
strength is the greatest need in the crisis
States and to provide for the suppression of
of the Bureau of Navigation of the Depart-
which now confronts us, which appears in
vice in the vicinity of military camps and
ment of the Navy to the Bureau of Naval
the Appendix.|
naval establishments; ordered to lie on the
Personnel; without amendment (Rept. No.
table.
1282):
MAINTENANCE OF UNINTERRUPTED OP-
H. R. 6913. A bill to authorize the attend-
ERATION OF DEFENSE INDUSTRIES
RESOLUTION OF AGGIEVILLE GRANGE
ance of the Marine Band at the seventy-sixth
NO. 1906, MANHATTAN, KANS.-PROHI-
The VICE PRESIDENT. Under the
anniversary convention of the Grand Army of
BITION OF LIQUOR SALES AROUND
the Republic to be held at Indianapolis, Ind.,
unanimous-consent agreement of the
MILITARY CAMPS
September 13-18, inclusive, 1942; without
20th instant, the question before the Sen-
amendment (Rept. No. 1283); and
ate at this time is on agreeing to the mo-
Mr. CAPPER. Mr. President, I ask
H. R. 6932. A bill to establish the compo-
tion of the Senator from Texas [Mr. CON-
unanimous consent to present and have
sition of the United States Navy, to authorize
NALLY] that the Senate proceed to the
printed in the RECORD a resolution re-
the construction of certain naval vessels, and
consideration of Senate bill 2054, the title
cently adopted by Aggieville Grange, No.
for other purposes; without amendment
of which will be stated by the clerk.
1906, of Manhattan, Kans.. making some
(Rept. No. 1284).
The CHIEF CLERK. A bill (S. 2054) re-
legislative suggestions which I consider
By Mr. HILL, from the Committee on Mili-
timely and worthy.
tary Affairs;
lating to the use and operation by the
H. R. 4476. A bill providing for sundry
United States of certain plants in the in-
There being no objection, the resolu-
tion was ordered to lie on the table and
matters affecting the Military Establishment;
terests of the national defense.
with amendments (Rept. No. 1285).
The VICE PRESIDENT. The ques-
to be printed in the RECORD, as follows:
BILLS INTRODUCED
ticn is on agreeing to the motion.
AGGIEVILLE GRANGE. No. 1906,
Mr. CONNALLY. Mr. President, the
Manhattan, Kans.
Bills were introduced, read the first
Senate very kindly and generously
Since the liquor traffic has succeeded in
time, and, by unanimous consent, the
agreed by unanimous consent that this
establishing itself in and near the canton-
second time, and referred as follows:
ments of our country to make drinkers of
motion be in order this morning. As
our draftees: Therefore be it
By Mr. BAILEY:
suggested a week ago, I withheld making
Resolved, That we ask Congress to pass a
S. 2489. A bill for the relief of C. A. Rag-
the motion on the specific request of the
bill forbidding the sale of alcoholic liquors in
land, Sr.; to the Committee on Claims.
President of the United States. In the
and near the naval, land, and air forces of
By Mr. WALSH:
2490. A bill to amend the Coast Guard
meantime, the President has sent a mes-
the United States of America.
In view of the fact that we are being ra-
Auxiliary and Reserve Act of 1941 (Public
sage to Congress, and I understand he
tioned in sugar and asked to conserve our
Law 8, 77th Cong.), as amended by section 10
will make an address to the country over
of the act entitled "An act to amend and
the radio tonight in which he will de-
resources in every possible way that we may
make the greatest contributions possible to
clarify certain acts pertaining to the Coast
velop some aspects and phases of his
Guard, and for other purposes," approved
the winning of the war, which we gladly do:
message in a fuller degree.
Therefore be it
July 11, 1941 (Public Law 166, 77th Cong.);
I still adhere to the view that Senate
to the Committee on Naval Affairs.
Resolved, That Congress be asked to re-
bill 2054 is a desirable one, and should be
By Mr. O'MAHONEY (for himself, Mr.
strict the use of all sugar and grain now
BONE, and Mr. LA FOLLETTE)
enacted. However, it is not my disposi-
being used in the manufacture of alcohol
S. 2491. A bill to amend the patent laws,
tion this morning to press for immediate
for beverage purposes.
to prevent suppression of inventions, to pro-
consideration. As I understand, the bill
A. R. COGSWELL, Master,
mote the progress of science and the useful
will remain on the calendar, and my mo-
LOUISE CHANDLER, Secretary.
arts, and for other purposes; to the Commit-
tion can be made at any time when I can
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
tee on Patents.
obtain recognition. It is not my dispo-
The following reports of committees
HOUSE BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTION
sition to make the motion this morning
REFERRED
were submitted:
for immediate consideration.
The following bills and joint resolu-
The VICE PRESIDENT. Does the
By Mr. McKELLAR. from the Committee
tion were severally read twice by their
Senator wish to withdraw the motion?
on Post Offices and Post Roads:
S. 2459. A bill to amend the act entitled
titles and referred as indicated:
Mr. BARKLEY. Mr. President, I was
"An act for the relief of present and former
about to suggest to the Senator that
H. R. 6804. An act to amend paragraph 31
postmasters and acting postmasters, and for
of section 7 of the act entitled "An act mak-
inasmuch as the motion was made the
other purposes." to permit payment of total
ing appropriations to provide for the govern-
pending question he should withdraw it.
compensation to certain employees of the
ment of the District of Columbia for the
Mr. CONNALLY. I did not under-
Postal Service employed in a dual capacity;
fiscal year ending June 30, 1903, and for other
stand the motion was pending: I under-
without amendment (Rept. No. 1276).
purposes," approved July 1, 1902, as amended:
stood the unanimous-consent agreement
By Mr. WALSH from the Committee on
H. R. 6899. An act to exempt custodial em-
was that it would be in order for me to
Naval Affairs:
ployees of the District of Columbia Board
make the motion this morning.
S. 2285. A bill to provide for the retirement,
of Education from the operation of the pro-
with advanced rank of certain officers of the
The VICE PRESIDENT. Considera-
visions of section 6 of the Legislative, Execu-
Navy; with an amendment (Rept. No. 1277);
tion of the Senator's motion was post-
tive, and Judicial Appropriation Act approved
S. 2452. A bill to provide for the advance-
May 10, 1916; and
poned until today.
ment on the retired list of certain officers of
H. R. 6953. An act to amend the District of
Mr. CONNALLY. I did not realize
the United States Coast Guard: with amend-
Columbia Income Tax Act, as amended, and
that the motion had actually been made.
ments (Rept. No. 1278);
for other purpcses; to the Committee on the
Under those circumstances, of course, I
S. 2453. A bill to authorize the obligation
District of Columbia.
shall have to express my desire to with-
of funds of the Coast Guard for work or
H. J. Res. 303. Joint resolution to codify
draw the motion for the time being.
material at Government-owned establish-
and emphasize existing rules and customs
ments, and for other purposes; without
The VICE PRESIDENT. The Senator
pertaining to the display and use of the flag
amendment (Rept. No. 1279);
has a right to withdraw his motion.
of the United States of America; to the Com-
S. 2455. A bill to amend the act entitled
mittee on the Judiciary.
Mr. TAFT rose.
"An act to provide additional pay for person-
Mr. CONNALLY. Before the motion
nel of the United States Navy assigned to
TAXES-ADDRESS BY HON. JOHN W.
is withdrawn I yield to the Senator from
duty on submarines and to diving duty," to
HANES
Ohio.
include additional pay for diving in depths of
[Mr. BYRD asked and obtained leave to
Mr. TAFT. Mr. President, it seems to
less than 90 feet under certain conditions,
have printed in the RECORD an address on the
me to be vitally necessary that some
and for other purposes; without amendment
subject of taxes delivered by Hon. John W.
Hanes, former Under Secretary of the Treas-
labor legislation be enacted by the Con-
(Rept. No. 1280)
S. 2456. A bill to amend the act approved
ury, before the American Society of News-
gress. While I am not particularly
February 4, 1919 (40 Stat. 1056), entitled "An
paper Editors in New York on April 17, 1942,
strong for consideration of the Connally
act to provide for the award of medals of
which appears in the Appendix.]
bill, I think it would be very unfortunate
LXXXVIII-236
77TH CONGRESS
SENATE
-
REPORT
No. 1477
Rd Session
DISPLAY AND USE OF THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES
OF AMERICA
JUNE 11, 1042.-Ordered to be printed
Mr. MCFARLAND, from the Committee on the Judiciary, submitted
the following
REPORT
[To accompany H. J. Res. 303]
The Committee on the Judiciary, to whom was referred the joint
resolution (H. J. Res. 303) to codify and emphasize the existing rules
and customs pertaining to the display and use of the flag of the United
States of America, after careful consideration, report the same favor-
ably to the Senate, with the recommendation that the joint resolution
do pass, with the following amendments:
Page 1, line 10, add a new subsection designated "(a)", and reading
as follows:
SEC. 2. (a) It is the universal custom to display the flag only from sunrise to
sunset on buildings and on stationary flagstaffs in the open. However, the fiag
may be displayed at night upon special occasions when it is desired to produce
a patriotic effect.
Page 1, lines 10 and 11, making the subsection "(b)" instead of
"(a)". Page 2, line 1, making the subsection "(c)" instead of "(b)".
Page 2, line 3, making the subsection "(d)" instead of "(c)".
Page 2, line 13, after "December 25;", insert the following:
such other days as may be proclaimed by the President of the United States:
Page 2, line 16, making that subsection "(e)" instend of "(d)".
Page 2, line 19, making that subsection "(f)" instead of "(e)".
Page 2, line 21, making that subsection "(g)" instead of "(f)".
Page 5, line 6 of subsection (k), after the word "auditorium", strike
out the word "whether", and insert in lieu thereof "if", and, in the
same line strike out the words "or outside".
Page 5, line 7 of subsection (k), after "on", strike out the words
"or in front of a", and insert in liou thereof, "the".
Page 5, line 10 of subsection (k) after the word "flag" at the end of
The amendments reported hereby were approved by this Committee
the line, insert the following: "so displayed in the chancel or on the
on the Judiciary, on the recommendation of its subcommittee which
platform".
has been giving the subject matter study and consideration for some
Page 5, line 12, following the period at the end of line 12 add the
time. Certain of the additions were made at the suggestion of the
following:
War Department. It was felt that to the list of the days upon which
But when the flag is displayed from a staff in a church or public auditorium else-
it is suggested the flag be displayed there should be added the phrase
where than in the chancel or on the platform it shall be placed in the position of
"and such other days as may be proclaimed by the President of the
honor at the right of the congregation or audience as they face the chancel or
United States.", and, also, that authority should be provided for
platform. Any other Aag so displayed should be placed on the left of the congre-
future alterations and additions whenever the Commander in Chief of
gation or audience as they face the chancel or platform.
the Army and Navy should deem it desirable.
Page 7, line 17, section 5, amending section 5, to read as follows:
SEC. 5. That during the ceremony of hoisting or lowering the flag or when the
flag is passing in a parade or in a review, all persons present should face the flag,
stand at attention and salute. Those present in uniform should render the right
hand salute. When not in uniform, men should remove the headdress with the
right hand holding it at the left shoulder, the hand being over the heart. Men
without hats merely stand at attention. Women should salute by placing the
right hand over the heart. The salute to the flag in the moving column should
be rendered at the monient the flag passes.
Following section 5, add the following new sections (6, 7, and 8):
Smc. 6. That when the national anthem is played and the flag is not displayed,
all present should stand and face toward the music. Those in uniform should
salute at the first note of the authom, retaining this position until the last note.
All others should stand at attention, men removing the headdress. When the
flag is displayed, the salute to the flag should be given.
Sec. 7. That the pledge of allegiance to the flag, "I pledge allegiance to the
Flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands,
one Nation indivisible, with liberty and justice for all," be rendered by standing
with the right hand over the heart, extending the right hand, palm upward,
toward the flag at the words "to the Flag" and holding this position to the end,
when the hand drops to the side. However, civilians will always show full
respect to the flag when the pledge is given by merely standing at attention, men
removing the headdress. Persons in uniform shall render the military salute.
SEC. 8. Any rule or custom pertaining to the display of the flag of the United
States of America, set forth herein, may be altered, modified, or repealed, or
additional rules with respect thereto may be prescribed, by the Commander in
Chief of the Army and Navy of the United States, whenever he deems it to be
appropriate or desirable; and any such alteration or additional rule shall be set
forth in a proclamation.
The purpose of this joint resolution is to provide an authoritative
guide to those civilians who desire to use the flag correctly. It is not
intended that anything in the resolution should be construed as
discouraging the use of pictures of the flag or of shields suggestive of
the flag, or of trade-marks or characteristic insignia of a business.
Such use has been made for years by the National Fire Insurance Co.,
the Union Pacific Railway Co., and probably by others. This
resolution does not criticize or condemn such practices. The use of
the flag itself is the sole field of the recommendatory code set forth in
House Joint Resolution 303. The resolution is not intended to cover
the field of the use of respectful and patriotic pictures and suggestions
of the flag.
Representatives of the American Legion appeared before the Com-
mitteo on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives in support of
the resolution and recommended its approval. The resolution carries
out the recommendations of various patriotic societies and organiza-
tions who, in a national flag conference, arrived at a uniform guide for
the proper use and display of the flag.
1942
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5121
have printed in the RECORD and appro-
H. 6349. A bill for the relief of Jeff
professional services rendered the District of
priately referred a telegram from the
Roberts; without amendment (Rept. No.
Columbia, and for other purposes; without
chamber of commerce, of Winfield, Kans.
1469)
amendment (Rept. No. 1485).
There being no objection, the telegram
By Mr. ELLENDER, from the Committee
on Claims:
was referred to the Committee on Mili-
REPORTS ON DISPOSITION OF EXECUTIVE
2551. A bill for the relief of Vernon Van
tary Affairs and ordered to be printed in
PAPERS
Zandt; without amendment (Rept. No. 1471);
the RECORD, as follows:
H. R. 3352. A bill for the relief of Alice W.
Mr. BARKLEY, from the Joint Select
WINFIELD, KANS. June 10, 1942.
Miller; without amendment (Rept. No. 1472);
Committee on the Disposition of Execu-
Hon. ARTHUR CAPPER,
and
tive Papers, to which were referred, for
United States Senate,
H. R. 5938. A bill for the relief of A. H. Lar-
examination and recommendation, three
Washington, D. C.:
zelere; without amendment (Rept. No. 1473).
lists of records transmitted to the Senate
Our board of directors has instructed me
By Mr. McFARLAND, from the Committee
by The Archivist of the United States,
to inform you that they are unanimously
on the Judiciary:
against the rationing of gasoline in the Mid-
S.481. A bill to regulate and codify exist-
which appeared to have no permanent
die West oil-producing States, and respect-
ing rules and customs pertaining to the dis-
value or historical interest, submitted
fully request that you use your influence to
play and usage of the flag of the United
reports thereon pursuant to law.
prevent such action by our Federal Gov-
States of America; with an amendment
BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTION
ernment.
(Rept. No. 1476); and
INTRODUCED
R. A. BROOKS,
H. J. Res. 303. Joint resolution to codify
Secretary, Chamber of Commerce.
and emphasize existing rules and customs
Bills and a joint resolution were in-
pertaining to the display and use of the flag
troduced, read the first time, and, by
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
of the United States of America; with amend-
unanimous consent, the second time, and
The following reports of committees
ments (Rept. No. 1477).
referred as follows:
were submitted:
By Mr. BURTON:
From the Committee on Immigration:
By Mr. McNARY:
By Mr. GURNEY, from the Committee on
Military Affairs:
R. 2419. A bill for the relief of Chan
S. 2587. A bill relating to the computation
S. 2442. A bill to authorize the Secretary
Tsork-ying; without amendment (Rept. No.
of retirement pay of personnel of the Light-
1474): and
house Service, and for other purposes; to
of War to approve a standard design for a
service flag: with amendments (Rept. No.
H.R. 5870. A bill to amend section 24 of
the Committee on Commerce.
1454).
the Immigration Act of February 5, 1917;
By Mr. SHIPSTEAD:
without amendment (Rept. No. 1475).
S. 2588. A bill for the relief of certain per-
By Mr. HUGHES, from the Committee on
From the Committee on the District of
sons who suffered losses as the result of a fire
Claims:
Columbia:
in the State of Minnesota (with accompany-
2195. A bill conferring jurisdiction upon
the United States District Court for the
H. R. 6953. A bill to amend the District of
ing papers); to the Committee on Claims.
By Mr. HOLMAN:
Western District of Missouri to hear, deter-
Columbia Income Tax Act, as amended, and
mine, and render judgment upon the claim
for other purposes; without amendment (Rept.
S. 2589. A bill relating to the garnishment
of Charles E. Salmons; with an amendment
No. 1480).
of salaries or other compensation of civil
(Rept. No. 1458);
By Mr. THOMAS of Oklahoma, from the
officers and employees of the United States,
Committee on Agriculture and Forestry:
its Territories or possessions, or the District
H.R. 1349. A bill for the relief of Annie
of Columbia; to the Committee on the
Brown; without amendment (Rept. No.
S. 2545. A bill to promote the war effort by
Judiciary.
1455),
facilitating the planting of the full allotted
By Mr. CHANDLER (for himself and
H. R. 5610. A bill for the relief of G. H.
acreage of cotton as recommended by the Sec-
Mr. BARKLEY):
Condon, M. E. Cannon, W. J. Esterle, C. C.
retary of Agriculture as the Nation's war goal;
without amendment (Rept. No. 1478),
S. 2590. A bill to amend section 13 (d) of
Gasaway, James F. Retallack, and L. G.
Yinger; without amendment (Rept. No.
By Mr. BANKHEAD, from the Committee on
the Railroad Unemployment Insurance Act;
to the Committee on Interstate Commerce.
1456); and
Agriculture and Forestry:
By Mr. THOMAS of Utah:
H. R. 6184. A bill for the relief of Mr. and
S. 2585. A bill to provide that loans on the
1942 crop of corn, wheat, rice, cotton, tobacco,
S. 2591. A bill to authorize the exchange of
Mrs. E. P. Ball; with an amendment (Rept.
No. 1457).
and peanuts shall be made at a rate equal to
lands between the War Department and the
the parity price; without amendment (Rept.
Department of the Interior; to the Commit-
By Mr. ROSIER, from the Committee on
Claims:
No. 1479).
tee on Military Affairs.
By Mr. WALSH:
S. 2363. A bill for the relief of Percy Ray
By Mr. WHEELER, from the Committee on
Greer, a minor; with an amendment (Rept.
Agriculture and Forestry:
S. 2592. A bill to provide for the better ad-
No. 1461);
S. 2322. A bill to remove the time limit for
ministration of officer personnel of the Navy
cooperation between the Bureau of Reclama-
and Marine Corps during the existing war,
2461. A bill for the relief of Minnie C.
and for other purposes; and
Sanders; with an amendment (Rept. No.
tion and the Farm Security Administration in
1462);
the development of farm units on public lands
S. 2593. A bill to provide for the reimburse-
H. R. 6410. A bill for the relief of Alex Gam-
under Federal reclamation projects; without
ment of certain Navy personnel and former
ble; with an amendment (Rept. No. 1460);
amendment (Rept. No. 1487).
Navy personnel for personal property lost
or damaged as a result of the fire which de-
and
By Mr. McCARRAN, from the Committee
H.R. 6598. A bill for the relief of Leanna
on the District of Columbia:
stroyed the Administration Building, Naval
M. Stright; without amendment (Rept. No.
Operating Base, Norfolk, Va., on January 26,
S. 1622. A bill to authorize payment to
1459)
1942; to the Committee on Naval Affairs.
janitors and custodians of the public schools
By Mr. RUSSELL:
By Mr. CAPPER, from the Committee on
of the District of Columbia for services ren-
Claims:
dered for local boards of the Selective Service
S. J. Res. 152 (by request). Joint resolution
H. R. 780. A bill for the relief of Harvey
System; without amendment (Rept. No.
designating the third week of September of
C. Artis; without amendment (Rept. No.
1481);
each year as "National Employ the Physically
1463);
Handicapped Week"; to the Committee on
S. 2316. A bill to provide for the placing in
H. R. 3173. A bill to extend the benefits
the Judiciary.
Gallinger Hospital of a memorial to George
of the Employees' Compensation Act of Sep-
Earle Chamberlain; without amendment
RELIEF OF VIOLA DALE-RECOMMITTAL
tember 7, 1916, to Mrs. Charles O. DeFord;
(Rept. No. 1482);
OF BILL
with an amendment (Rept. No. 1467);
S. 2500. A bill relating to the assessment of
H. R. 3402. A bill for the relief of Cath-
tangible personal property in the District of
Mr. McFARLAND. Mr. President, I
erine R. Johnson; without amendment (Rept.
Columbia, and for other purposes; with
ask unanimous consent that Senate bill
No. 1464):
amendments (Rept. No. 1486);
2186, for the relief of Viola Dale, now
H. R. 6597. A bill for the relief of A. Mack
S. 2502. A bill relating to the Metropolitan
on the calendar, be recommitted to the
Dodd and Henry Dodd; without amendment
Police force of the District of Columbia; with-
Committee on Claims.
(Rept. No. 1465); and
out amendment (Rept. No. 1483);
H. R. 6676. A bill for the relief of F. A.
The VICE PRESIDENT. Is there ob-
H.R. 6386. A bill to provide for an adjust-
Holmes, former United States disbursing
jection? The Chair hears none, and it is
clerk for the State of Illinois; without amend-
ment of salaries of the Metropolitan Police,
so ordered.
the United States Park Police, the White
ment (Rept. No. 1466).
House Police, and the members of the Fire
HOUSE BILL AND JOINT RESOLUTION
By Mr. SPENCER, from the Committee on
Claims:
Department of the District of Columbia, to
REFERRED
conform with the increased cost of living in
H. R 5526. A bill for the relief of James
the District of Columbia, and also to conform
The following bill and joint resolution
E. Savage; without amendment (Rept. No.
with wages paid in many cities of the Na-
were each read twice by their titles and
1468);
tion; without amendment (Rept. No. 1484);
referred as indicated:
H. R. 6077. A bill for the rellef of Edward
and
P. Reilly; with an amendment (Rept. No.
H. R. 3152. An act to suspend restrictions
H. R. 6925. A bill to provide additional
1470); and
during the present war and for 1 year there-
compensation for Joseph Sharfsin, Esq., for
after upon the service of certain officers of
5212
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-SENATE
JUNE 15
The first amendment of the Commit-
And insert:
approve a standard design for a service
tee on the Judiciary was, on page 1, after
SEC. 5. That during the ceremony of hoist-
flag, which had been reported from the
Committee on Military Affairs with an
line 9, to insert a new section, as follows:
ing or lowering the flag or when the flag is
passing in a parade or in a review, all persons
amendment to strike out all after the
SEC. 2 (a) It is the universal custom to
present should face the flag, stand at atten-
enacting clause and insert:
display the fiag only from suprise to sunset
tion, and salute. Those present in uniform
on buildings and on stationary flagstaffs in
should render the right-hand salute. When
That the Secretary of War is (thorized and
the open. However, the flag may be dis-
not in uniform, men should remove the head-
directed to approve a design for a service
played at night upon special occasions when
dress with the right hand holding it at the
flag, which flag may be displayed in a win-
it is desired to produce a patriotic effect.
left shoulder, the hand being over the heart.
dow of the place of residence of persons who
are members of the immediate family of a
The amendment was agreed to.
Men without hats merely stand at attention.
person serving in the armed forces of the
The next amendment was, at the be-
Women should salute by placing the right
ginning of line 5, to strike out "SEC. 2.
hand over the heart. The salute to the flag
United States during the current war.
in the moving column should be rendered at
SEC. 2. The Secretary of War is also au-
(a) and insert "(b)."
the moment the fiag passes.
thorized and directed to approve a design
The amendment was agreed to.
for a service lapel button, which button may
The next amendment was, at the be-
The amendment was agreed to.
be worn by members of the immediate family
ginning of line, 7 to strike out "b" and
The next amendment was, on page 8,
of a person serving in the armed forces of
after line 23, to insert:
the United States during the current war.
insert "c."
The amendment was agreed to.
SEC. 6. That when. the national anthem is
SEC. 3. Upon the approval by the Secretary
of War of the design for such service flag and
The next amendment was, at the be-
played and the flag is not displayed, all pres-
service lapel button, he shall cause notice
ginning of page 9, to strike out "(c)" and
ent should stand and face toward the music.
Those in uniform, should saluts at the first
thereof, together with a description of the
insert "(d)."
note of the anthem, retaining this position
approved fiag and button, to be published in
The amendment was agreed to.
until the last note. All others should stand
the Federal Register. Thereafter any person
The next amendment was, on page 2,
at attention, men removing the headdress.
may apply to the Secretary of War for a
license to manufacture and sell the approved
line 19, after the date "December 25" to
When the flag is displayed, the salute to the
service flag, or the approved service lapel
insert "such other days as may be pro-
flag should be given.
button, or both. Any person, firm, or cor-
claimed by the President of the United
The amendment was agreed to.
poration who manufactures any such service
States."
The next amendment was, on page 9,
flag cr service lapel button without having
The amendment was agreed to.
after line 5, to insert:
first obtained such a license. or otherwise
The next amendment was, on page 2,
violates this act, shall, upon conviction there-
SEC. 7. That the pledge of allegiance to the
of, be fined not more than $1,000.
at the beginning of line 23, to strike "(d)"
flag, "I pledge allegiance to the fiag of the
SEC. 4. The Secretary of War is authorized
and insert "(e)."
United States of America and to the Repub-
The amendment was agreed to.
lic for which it stands, one Nation indivisible,
to make such rules and regulations as may
be necessary to carry out the provisions of
The next amendment was, on page 3,
with liberty and justice foi all." be rendered
this ac*.
at the beginning of line 1, to strike out
by standing with the right hand over the
heart; extending the right hand, palm up-
The amendment was agreed to.
"(e)" and insert "(f)."
ward, toward the fiag at the words "to the
The bill was ordered to be engrossed
The amendment was agreed to.
flag" and holding this position until the end,
for a third reading, read the third time,
The next amendment was on the same
when the huno drops to the side. However,
page, at the beginning of line 3, to strike
civilians will always show full respect to the
and passed.
The title was amended SU as to read:
out "(f)" and insert "(g)."
flag when the pledge is given by merely stand-
The amendment was agreed to.
ing at attention, men removing the headdress.
"A bill to authorize the Secretary of War
Persons in uniform shall render the military
to approve a standard design for a serv-
The next amendment was, in section
salute.
ice flag and a service lapel button."
3, page 5, paragraph (k); in line 14, after
the word "auditorium", to strike out
The amendment was agreed to.
CODIFICATION OF RULES AND CUSTOMS
"whether" and insert "if"; in the same
The next amendment was, on page 9,
PERTAINING TO DISPLAY OF THE AMER-
line, after the word "in", to strike out
after line 16, to insert:
ICAN FLAG
"or outside"; and in line 15, after the
SEC. 8. Any rule or custom pertaining to
The bill (S. 481) to regulate and codify
word "on", to strike out "or in front of a"
the display of the flag of the United States
of America. set forth herein. may be altered,
existing rules and customs pertaining to
and insert "the."
modified, cr repealed. or additional rules with
the display and usage of the flag of the
The amendment was agreed to.
respect thereto may be prescribed, by the
United States of America, was announced
The next amendment was, in the same
Commander in Chief of the Army and Navy
as nex+ in order.
section and paragraph, on page 5, at the
of the United States. whenever he deems it
Mr. McFARLAND. Mr President, I
beginning of line 19, to insert "so dis-
to be appropriate or desirable; and any such
ask unanimous consent that House joint
played in the chancel or on the plat-
alteration or additional rule shall be set forth
resolution 303, Calendar No. 1515, be sub-
in a proclamation.
form."
stituted for Senate bill 481, and be now
The amendment was agreed to.
The amendment was agreed to.
considered.
The next amendment was, in the same
The amendments were ordered to be
The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there
section and paragraph, on page 5, line
engrossed and the joint resolution to be
objection?
21, after the word "audience", to insert
read a third time.
There being no objection, the Senate
"But when the flag is displayed from a
The joint resolution was read the third
proceeded to consider the joint resolution
staff in a church or public auditorium
time and passed.
(H. J. Res. 303) to codify and emphasize
elsewhere than in the chancel or on the
The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without
existing rules and customs pertaining to
platform it shall be placed in the posi-
objection. Senate bill 481 will be indefi-
the display and use of the flag of the
tion of honor at the right of the con-
nitely postponed.
United States of America, which had been
gregation or audience as they face the
HARVEY G. ARTIS
reported from the Committee on the
chancel or platform. Any other flag SO
The bill (H. R. 780) for the relief of
Judiciary with amendments.
displayed should be placed on the left
Harvey C. Artis was considered. ordered
Mr. McFARLAND. Mr. President, the
of the congregation or audience as they
to a third reading, read the third time,
House joint resolution does not provide
face the chancel or platform."
and passed.
any penalty for the misuse of the flag,
The amendment was agreed to.
CATHERINE R JOHNSON
but simply prescribes what shall be the
The next amendment was, on page 8,
proper use of the flag, and codifies the
after line 7, to strike out:
The bill (H. R. 3402) for the relief of
rules governing the usage of the flag as
Catherine R. Johnson was considered,
SEC. 5. That during the ceremony of hoist-
they have been established by the Navy
ordered to a third reading, read the third
ing or lowering the flag or when the flag
and the Army and various organizations
is passing in a parade or in a review, all per-
time, and passed.
in the past.
sons present should face the flag, stand at
A. MACK DODD AND HENRY DODD
The PRESIDING OFFICER. The
attention, and salute. The salute to the flag
The bill (H. R. 6597) for the relief of
clerk will state the amendments reported
in the moving columns should be rendered
A. Mack Dodd and Henry Dodd was con-
at the moment the flag passes.
by the committee.
5244
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE
JUNE 16
duty was to capture gun emplacements and a
Engaged as a clerk in the Shell Oil Co.'s
Page 1, line 10, strike out "SEC. 2. (a) and
German barracks. Having completed these
office In Salisbury, Southern Rhodesia, he
insert "(b)."
tasks, in which 16 German soldiers and 1
was among the first 300 to enlist in the
Page 2, line 1, strike out "(b)" and insert
officer were captured, his section was detailed
Royal Air Force in Southern Africa. Born in
"(c)."
to attack the main street on the shore end,
Salisbury in September 1921, he had not quite
Page 2, line S, strike out "(c)" and insert
and Sergeant Herbert distinguished himself
reached his eighteenth birthday when the
"(d)."
in house-to-house fighting to establish con-
war broke out. Sergeant Huntley comes
Page 2, line 13, after "25;" insert "such
tact with another British section.
from a fighting family. His father is still
other days as may be proclaimed by the Presi-
Previous to the Vaagso attack and to an
with the First Rhodesian Regiment, although
dent of the United States;".
attack on the Lofoten Isles, Sergeant Herbert
his age barred him from going to Egypt with
Page 2, line 16, strike out "(d)" and insert
won the military medal for carrying a
it. A brother is at present serving there
"(e)."
wounded officer and three wounded men back
with the King's Royal Rifles,
Page 2, line 19, strike out "(e)" and insert
to his platoon during a last stand at Ouden-
FLIGHT SGT. MAXWELL ALEXANDER DICK RIDDELL
"(f)."
arde. He fought during the retreat from
Flight Sergeant Riddell halls from Hamil-
Page 2, line 21, strike out "(f)" and insert
Boulogne, dived from a boat sunk by enemy
ton, Lanarkshire, Scotland. At 21 he was a
"(g)."
aircraft, and swam to another boat which
was later sunk by aerial torpedoing. He
veteran pilot. His earliest ambition was to
Page 5, line 6, strike out "whether" and
arrived in England on H. M. S. Crivey.
join the Royal Air Force, and by the time he
insert "if."
Sergeant Herbert has served 7 years in the
was 16 he knew every British airplane on
Page 5, line 6, strike out "or outside."
Army. mostly in China and India. He was
sight. When he was 17, at the time of the
Page 5, line 7, strike out "or in front of a"
recalled from the reserve at the beginning
Munich crisis of 1938, he applied as a boy
and insert "the."
of the war and served in the East Lancashire
entrant to the Royal Air Force. He took part
Page 5, line 10, after "flag", insert "so dis-
in the first leaflet raids which opened the
Regiment. He is 28, was born at Blaina,
played in the chancel or on the platform."
Monmouthshire. His home is at Largs, Scot-
Royal Air Force offensive against the Axis.
Page 5, line 12, after "audience." insert
Since the Royal Air Force began its big-scale
land.
"But when the fiag is displayed from a staff
attack on Germany's industrial targets young
in a church or public auditorium elsewhere
PILOT OFFICER A. F. TAYLOR, D. F. C.
Sergeant Riddell has taken part in raids on
than in the chancel or on the platform it
Pilot Officer A. F. Taylor, D. F. C., culmi-
all the principal targets in the Reich.
shall be placed in the position of honor at
nated 22 months of distinguished flying with
Once or twice, after attacks by night fight-
the right of the congregation or audience
the raiding parties that leveled Rostock and
ers and accurate gunfire from the ground
as they face the chancel or platform. Any
Luebeck. This is the story-of the Rostock
defenses, this young Scot has wondered
other flag so displayed should be placed on
raid as Taylor tells it:
whether his aircraft would make base. But
the left of the congregation or audience as
"We got to Rostock without any trouble,"
luck has been with him, and he has escaped
they face the chancel or platform."
he said, "and we had a look around for about
the ordeal of bailing out over the sea or
Page 7, strike out lines 17 to 21, inclusive,
5 minutes. There were lots of fires going
enemy-occupied country. More than once
and insert:
already.
his bomber has had to force-land over Eng-
"SEC. 5. That during the ceremony of hoist-
"I went in to bomb. We were carrying in-
land, but that has not prevented him from
ing or lowering the fiag or when the fiag is
cendiaries.
going off on another jaunt over Germany the
passing in a parade or in a review, all persons
"There was very little opposition over the
following night.
present should face the flag. stand at atten-
target. Nothing happened to us and we set
When he was only 19 the King pinned the
tion, and salute. Those present in uniform
course for home.
coveted Distinguished Flying Medal on his
should render the right-hand salute. When
"We crossed the Danish coast at 10,000 feet
tunic for gallantry and devotion to duty in
not in uniform, men should remove the head-
and started losing height again as we flew
his execution of air operations. A few days
dress with the right hand, holding it at the
toward England. The trip seemed pretty
before he came to the United States he was
left shoulder, the hand being over the heart.
well over.
detailed for the great attack on Rostock. In
Men without hats merely stand at attention.
"Over the sea I let the second pilot take
3 nights the Baltic port from which Germany
Women should salute by placing the right
over, and I went forward into the bomb
sent supplies to the Russian front wa- bat-
hand over the heart. The salute to the fiag
aimer's position in the nose of the aircraft
tered into a smouldering heap of ashes.
in the moving column should be rendered at
to see if I could see any shipping movement
Sergeant Riddell took part in two of those
the moment the flag passes."
down below.
raids.
Page 7, after line 21, insert:
"I'd been lying down there about 4 or 5
minutes when there came a hell of a noise
SECOND DEFICIENCY APPROPRIATION
"SEC. 6. That when the national anthem
from the back. I got a sort of powerful kick
BILL, 1942
is played and the flag is not displayed, all
present should stand and face toward the
in the pants as some bullets went through
Mr. CANNON of Missouri, chairman
music. Those in uniform should salute at
my leg and thigh.
of the Committee on Appropriations, re-
the first note of the anthem, retaining this
"A German fighter came in dead astern
this time. With our rear gunner dead from
ported the bill (H. R. 7232) making ap-
position until the last note. All others
propriations to supply deficiencies in cer-
should stand at attention, men removing the
gunfire, we were defenseless against a stern
headdress. When the flag is displayed, the
attack except by maneuvering.
tain appropriations for the fiscal year
salute to the flag should be given."
"I heard the German firing, so I shoved the
ending June 30, 1942, and for prior fiscal
stick over. Most of his-tracer went whizzing
Page 7, after line 21, insert:
years, and for other purposes (Rept. No.
"SEC. 7. That the pledge of allegiance to
by on the port side as we turned steeply
2241), which was read a first and second
the flag. 'I pledge allegiance to the flag of
away. I could see It from the cockpit, just a
time and, with the accompanying papers,
the United States of America and to the Re-
few feet away. I should say he was firing from
almost point-blank range.
referred to the Committee of the Whole
public for which it stands, one Nation in-
"He didn't make any further attacks. He
House on the state of the Union and
divisible, with liberty and justice for all'.
ordered to be printed.
be rendered by standing with the right hand
probably thought we'd had it or he may have
over the heart: extending the right hand.
used up all his ammunition.
Mr. TABER reserved all points of order
"Well, we just sort of fiew on back. The
palm upward, toward the flag at the words
against the bill.
'to the flag' and holding this position until
wound was paining me now and the aircraft
was difficult to fly. All the instruments, ex-
DISPLAY AND USE OF THE UNITED
the end, when the hand drops to the side.
STATES FLAG
However, civilians will always show full re-
cept the compass and the altimeter. had gone
spect to the flag when the pledge is given
and the hydraulics had been shot away.
Mr. HOBBS. Mr. Speaker, I ask unan-
"The wireless operator started tapping
by merely standing at attention, men re-
imous consent to take from the Speaker's
away on the old set pretty heartily, which
moving the headdress. Persons in unifcrm
was a good show; the navigator kept his head
table the joint resolution (H. J. Res. 303)
shall render the military salute."
and did some pretty astute navigating, SO we
to codify and emphasize existing rules
Page 7, after line 21, insert:
managed to get back quite nicely and made
and customs pertaining to the display
"SEC. 8. Any rule or custom pertaining to
and use of the flag of the United States
the display of the flag of the United States
a belly landing.
"I climbed out and was taken away in the
of America, set forth herein. may be altered.
of America, with Senate amendments,
modified, or repealed, or additional rules with
ambulance."
and concur in the Senate amendments.
Born in London, he went out to South
respect thereto may be prescribed, by the
The Clerk read the title of the bill.
Africa with his parents when he was only a
Commander in Chief of the Army and Navy
few months old. There he was educated at
The Clerk read the Senate amend-
of the United States, whenever lie deeins it
Diocesan College, Capetown, and Capetown
ments, as follows:
to be appropriate or desirable; and any such
University. Coming to England, he went up
alteration or additional rule shall be set forth
Page 1, after line 9, insert:
to Cambridge, where he specialized in his-
"SEC. 2. (a) It is the universal custom to
in a proclamation."
tory.
display the flag only from sunrise to sunset
Mr. MARTIN of Massachusetts. Mr.
SGT. D. N. HUNTLEY
on buildings and on stationary flagstaffs in
Speaker, reserving the right to object,
Sergeant Huntley distinguished himself as
the open. However, the flag may be displayed
at night upon special occasions when it is
will the gentleman from Alabama ex-
a gunner on a Lancaster bomber in the epic
desired to produce a patriotic effect."
plain the amendments to the House?
Augsburg flight.
1942
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE
5245
Mr. HOBBS. There are a number of
SECOND DEFICIENCY APPROPRIATION
to the increase in the volume of business
amendments. The only amendments of
BILL 1942
by the Department, the revenues are
any consequence are those giving the
Mr. CANNON of Missouri. Mr.
now estimated at $860,000,000, an in-
Commander in Chief of our Army and
Speaker, I move that the House resolve
crease of $65,000,000 over the original es-
Navy the right to declare other days
itself into the Committee of the Whole
timate, and the expenditures. which are
which should be observed by the display
House on the statem of the Union for the
now estimated at $878,000,000, show an
of the flag in accordance with the code,
consideration of the bill (H. R. 7232,
increase of only $32,000,000.
and to make such changes in the codifi-
Rept. No. 2241) making appropriations
Mr. BOEHNE. Mr. Chairman, will the
cation by proclamation as he may deem
to supply deficiencies in certain appropri-
gentleman yield?
fit, from time to time.
ations for the fiscal year ending June 30,
Mr. CANNON of Missouri. I yield to
Mr. MARTIN of Massachusetts. That
1942, and for priorifiscal years, and for
the gentleman from Indiana.
is, the President of the United States?
other purposes. Rending that, I desire
Mr. BOEHNE. Have the revenues
Mr. HOBBS. That is right; yes, sir.
to have an agreement with the gentle-
from the second-class mail matter been
Mr. MARTIN of Massachusetts. And
man from New York with respect to time
reduced any?
it is a unanimous report on the part of
for general debate. I believe that we can
Mr. CANNON of Missouri. The ma-
the committee?
dispose of this matter in half an hour.
terial difference is h the first-class mail.
Mr. HOBBS. Yes, sir.
Mr. TABER. Mr. Speaker, I have two
While, of course, there is some fluctua-
Mr. McLAUGHLIN. Mr. Speaker, will
requests for time.
I suggest that we go
tion in all classes of mail, the original
the gentleman yield?
into general debate with 20 minutes on
estimates and the present requirements
Mr. HOBBS. I am happy to yield to
a side.
for other classes, including second-class,
the distinguished gentleman from Ne-
Mr. CANNON of Missouri. Mr.
run approximately the same and there is
braska.
Speaker, pending the motion, I ask unan-
not enough variation to show any marked
Mr. McLAUGHLIN. These amend-
imous consent thatsgeneral debate on the
effect.
ments have the approval of the Ameri-
bill be confined to minutes, one-half
The second largest item in the bill is
can Legion, the Veterans of Foreign Wars
to be controlled by myself and one-half
made up of refunds and drawbacks from
and the other patriotic organizations
by the gentleman rom New York [Mr.
customs. They avolve matters over
that appeared before our committee in
TABER], debate to be confined to the bill.
which Congress has no control. When
support of the bill?
The SPEAKER. Is there objection?
these claims are adjudicated and it is
Mr. HOBBS. Yes, sir.
There was no objection.
found that there has been an actual over-
Mr. McLAUGHLIN. I want to take
The SPEAKER.
The question is on
payment of customs duties, we have no
this occasion to compliment the gentle-
the motion of the entleman from Mis-
choice but to refund the amounts of the
man from Alabama for the splendid work
souri.
overpayments. These items account for
he has dune on this very fine piece of
The motion was agreed to.
approximately $3,000,000 of the funds
legislation.
Accordingly the House resolved itself
carried in this bill
Mr. HOFFMAN. Mr. Speaker, reserv-
into the Committee of the Whole House
The fourth item is for the District of
ing the right to object, can the gentle-
on the state of the Union for the con-
Columbia, and is for minor deficiencies,
man tell me whether it is a proper use
sideration of the bill H. R. 7232, with
all of which are payable out of the rev-
of the flag to display it in the way one
Mr. MILLS of Arkansas in the chair.
enues of the District of Columbia.
of the papers did last Sunday, a full page
The Clerk read the title of the bill.
The last item is for various agencies of
ad with the flag and no commercial mat-
Mr. CANNON of Missouri. Mr. Chair-
the Federal Government, covering a wide
ter in the ad except down at the bottom
man, I ask unanimous consent that the
field, and in smal amounts, but all are
of the page there was a statement, "call
first reading of the bill be dispensed with.
actual created deficiencies which were
at our desk in this store," and so forth,
The CHAIRMAN. Is there objection?
fully justified before the committee and
for information with reference to the
There was no objection.
in which approval is largely a matter of
purchase of bonds and stamps?
The CHAIRMAN Under the unani-
routine.
Mr. HOBBS. I think that is perfectly
mous-consent agreement, the gentleman
Unless there is some question, I will
permissible under this code, because this
from Missouri is entitled to 20 minutes
yield to the gentleman from New York
measure regulates only the use of the flag
and the gentleman rom New York to 20
[Mr. TABER].
itself.
minutes.
Mr. Chairman, reserve the remainder
Mr. HOFFMAN. Is there any legisla-
Mr. CANNON of Missouri. Mr. Chair-
of my time.
tion which prohibits the use of the flag
man, this is the second deficiency appro-
Mr. TABER. Mr. Chairman, I yield
in connection with commercial adver-
priation bill for therfiscal year 1942, and
myself 5 minutes. This bill carries
a
tisement?
the last deficiency appropriation bill for
total of $53,548.0 9.84, all of it, with the
Mr. HOBBS. Yes, sir. There is a
this fiscal year. The estimates on which
exception of a very few small items, com-
section in this bill which deals with that
the bill is based, as received from the
paratively small, or incurred deficiencies
problem, and in every State of the Union
Bureau of the Budget aggregated $54,-
and audited claims and judgments; $38,-
and in the District of Columbia, there is
965,499.84. The committee reduced the
688,000 is for the Office Department,
a criminal law against desecration and
estimate by $1,417,400, and submitted
$3,000,000 is for refunds and draw-backs
improper use.
the bill to the House in the amount
in customs. Thertwo items that are in-
Mr. HOFFMAN. How do they use this
of $53,548,099.84. The largest item in
volved here thatsare for new money are
flag in a full-page ad? Of course, they
the bill and practically the bulk of
about $800,000 for the F. B. I. and about
do not say anything about merchandise,
the bill is for theePost Office Depart-
$8,000,000 for the guayule rubber plant
but down at the bottom they ask the
ment. There has been such an unprece-
in California. In connection with these
public to call at a certain booth in this
dented and unpredistable increase in the
estimates, the committee has been ex-
particular store to buy stamps.
volume of mail since the declaration of
ceedingly careful in going over every
Mr. HOBBS. I do not know, sir; but
war that it has become necessary to pro-
item that has been presented to it. The
this bill is advisory merely, it has no penal
vide additional funds for that Depart-
committee has eliminated everything ex-
provisions
ment. It is interesting to note in that
cept those thing that absolutely have
Mr. MARTIN of Massachusetts. Mr.
connection that the increased cost of op-
to be done. aguayule project which
Speaker, I withdraw my reservation of
erating the Post Office Department has
I have referred to, I have grave doubts
objection.
been accompanied by an increase in the
about. I doubt whether or not it will
The SPEAKER. Is there objection to
estimated revenues. As a matter of fact,
yield rubber enough to justify the ex-
the request of the gentleman from Ala-
the increase in the revenues of the De-
penditures that we are making upon it.
bama?
partment has exceeded the increased
On the other hand, our rubber situation
There was no objection.
cost of operating the Department, result-
is so critical that at is absolutely impos-
The Senate amendments were con-
ing in a profit to the Government. The
sible for us at this time to turn down
curred in.
revenues for the fiscal year 1942 were
anything that might produce any sub-
A motion to reconsider was laid on the
originally estimated $795,000,000, and
stantial quantity OF rubber, and for that
table.
the expenditures at $846,000,000, but due
reason we have included about $8,000,000
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CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-SENATE
JANUARY 23
ful consideration. As you know, I am an ex-
Division of Selective Service, under the
of Mississippi; to the Committee on Indian
service man myself and have attended meet-
ings and associated with ex-service men all
provisions of law;
Affairs.
J. Van B. Metts, to be State director of
(Mr. BILBO introduced Senate bill 486,
over our State, and I believe that I understand
their different trends of thought.
Selective Service for the State of North
which was referred to the Committee on
In my opinion, the sympathies of a vast
Carolina, under the provisions of law;
Finance, and appears under a separate head-
ing.)
majority of the American people and of our
and
By Mr. CAPPER:
Government are now, and almost since the
Brig. Gen. Heber L. Edwards, to be
S. 487. A bill amending the act of June 22,
very beginning of the present conflict have
State director of Selective Service for the
1936, to authorize construction of cut-offs
been, on the side of Great Britain and against
the Axis Powers. This attitude of ours has
State of North Dakota, under the pro-
at, and in the vicinity of, the Liberty Bend
been no secret, but has been manifest from
visions of law.
of the Missouri River, and for other purposes;
the aid and help which we have already ren-
Mr. SHEPPARD also, from the Com-
to the Committee on Commerce.
dered Great Britain. Whether it be for this
mittee on Military Affairs, reported fav-
S. 488. A bill to provide for the appoint-
ment of a public defender in each United
reason or because we, too, are a free democ-
orably the nomination of Brig. Gen.
racy, there does exist an inimical and hostile
States district court; to the Committee on
Joseph Hughes Lewis, Michigan National
attitude toward us on the part of the Axis
the Judiciary.
Powers, as evidenced by statements of axis
Guard, to be brigadier general, National
S. 489. A bill to aid in the establishment
leaders and editorials in many authoritative
Guard of the United States, under the
and administration of State health insur-
axis newspapers threatening us with reprisals
provisions of law.
ance plans; to the Committee on Education
both military and economic, in the event they
He also, from the same committee, re-
and Labor.
prevail in the present conflict.
ported favorably the nomination of First
By Mr. VAN NUYS:
I believe, therefore, and I made this state-
490. A bill to authorize the establish-
Lt. Robert Charles Hunter, Medical Corps
ment many times in both my primary and
ment of an additional coinage mint of the
general election campaigns, that it is ab-
Reserve, to be first lieutenant, Medical
United States; to the Committee on Bank-
solutely necessary that our Government im-
Corps, Regular Army, under the provi-
ing and Currency.
mediately do two things for its own pro-
sions of law.
S. 491. A bill for the relief of Meier Langer-
tection. First, I favor the speedy completion
He also, from the same committee, re-
mann, his wife Friederike, and son Joseph;
of our national-defense program, so that
ported favorably the nominations of sun-
to the Committee on Immigration.
those nations believing in might, and might
dry officers for appointment to tempo-
By Mr. ANDREWS:
only, will recognize and respect our strength,
rary rank in the Air Corps, Regular Army,
S. 492. A bill for the relief of Josefa M.
and we will be safe from aggression. Sec-
under the provisions of law.
Grandal; to the Committee on Immigration.
ond, I favor prompt and adequate aid to
By Mr. ANDREWS (for himself. Mr.
Great Britain, although I am opposed to
He also, from the same committee, re-
PEPPER, Mr. GEORGE, and Mr. Rus-
sending men overseas to engage in this con-
ported favorably the nominations of sun-
SELL).
flict. In advocating aid to Britain, it is my
dry officers for appointment, by transfer,
493. A bill for the relief of Frank P.
thought that if she wins, we will be saved
in the Regular Army.
Walden and Viola Harp; to the Cominitiee on
from any possibility that the Axis Powers can
Claims.
make good their threats; while if the Axis
BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS INTRODUCED
By Mr. BUTLER:
Powers prevail and then attempt to carry out
Bills and joint resolutions were intro-
S. 494. A bill for the relief of Rodney
their threats, we shall have the advantage
Eugene Hoover;
of whatever Great Britain may have ac-
duced, read the first time, and, by unani-
495. A bill for the relief of Joseph Pol-
complished in exhausting the manpower and
mous consent, the second time, and re-
lack; and
resources of the axis.
ferred as follows:
S. 496. A bill for the relief of the estate of
To those who fear that "aid to Britain"
By Mr. BARBOUR:
Mary E. Philpot, Sandra G. Philpot, and Mrs.
will immediately involve us in war, I give it
S. 476. A bill to prohibit discrimination on
R. L. Keckler; to the Committee on Claims.
as my honest opinion that it will not result
By Mr. GUFFEY:
in a declaration of war against us by any
account of maximum age in employment
directly and indirectly under the United
S. 497. A bill for the relief of George S.
of the Axis Powers. Germany has not for-
States; to the Committee on Civil Service.
Wolbert, receiver of the Neafie and Levy Ship
gotten that the entry of the United States
S. 477. A bill for the relief of Michael Gian-
& Engine Building Co.; to the Committee on
into the last World War was determinative of
Claims.
its outcome, and certainly she would not be
netti; to the Committee on Claims.
By Mr. THOMAS of Utah:
so rash as to again cause both the man-
S. 478. A bill to authorize the Secretary of
the Treasury to permit the construction and
S. 498. A bill for the relief of George H.
power and resources of our great Nation to
be thrown into the fight against her.
maintenance of overhanging walks on the
Crow; to the Committee on Claims.
highway bridge, route No. 36, at Highlands,
By Mr. BALL:
As to the extent of our aid to Britain and
N. J., for public use; to the Committee on
S. 499. A bill to authorize the exchange of
the methods of giving It, neither my own
Commerce.
certain lands in Minnesota; to the Committee
ideas nor those of any other one Senator
or Representative will be adopted in their
S. 479. A bill to prevent discrimination in
on Public Lands and Surveys.
By Mr. McKELLAR:
entirety, but I believe that a majority of
employment against physically handicapped
S. 500. A bill for the relief of Freddie
both Houses will provide the means to carry
persons; to the Committee on Education and
into effect the recommendations of the Presi-
Labor.
Sanders; to the Cominittee on Claims.
By Mr. BAILEY:
dent.
S. 480. A bill to provide for transmitting
in the United States mails free of postage
S. 501. A bill for the relief of Lt. Col. Gor-
I fully realize that this is the most serious
don Smith; to the Committee on Claims.
question coufronting the American people
certain materials for use by or for certain
today, and assure you that I have given, and
blind persons; to the Committee on Post
S. 502. A bill granting a pension to Ella
will continue to give it my most careful con-
Offices and Post Roads.
Elizabeth Dale; to the Committee on Pen-
sions.
sideration. I believe that each and every
By Mrs. CARAWAY:
By Mr. SHEPPARD:
Member of Congress will give the President's
S. 481. A bill to regulate and codify exist-
proposal the same sincere study and con-
ing rules and customs pertaining to the
S. 503. A bill for the relief of Joe Shepard;
sideration and that, when finally passed by
display and usage of the flag of the United
to the Committee on Claims.
Congress, the bill will embody the true wishes
States of America; to the Committee on the
S. 504. A bill for the relief of Earl J.
of the American people.
Judiciary.
Thomas; to the Committee on Commerce.
Thanking you again for your views, I re-
By Mr. BURTON:
S. 505. A bill making provision for payment
main,
of employees of the United States Govern-
S. 482. A bill to provide for the appoint-
Yours truly,
ment of one additional United States district
ment, its Territories and possessions or the
ERNEST W. MCFARLAND,
judge for the northern district of Ohio; to
District of Columbia, for military leave when
United States Senator.
the Committee on the Judiciary.
ordered to active duty with the military or
naval forces of the United States; and
EXECUTIVE REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
By Mr. DAVIS:
S. 483. A bill to amend the National Hous-
S. 506. A bill to require the issuance by the
As in executive session,
ing Act, as amended, so as to give protection
General Accounting Office of a quarterly cer-
Mr. McKELLAR, from the Committee
to certain mortgagors who are required to
tificate of settlement of money accounts to
on Post Offices and Post Roads, reported
render military or naval service during any
United States property and disbursing officers
national emergency; to the Committee on
of the National Guard of the several States,
favorably the nominations of sundry
postmasters.
Banking and Currency.
Territories, and the District of Columbia; to
the Committee on Military Affairs.
Mr. SHEPPARD, from the Committee
By Mr. BILBO:
By Mr. MURRAY:
on Military Affairs, reported favorably
S. 484, A bill for the relief of Joseph P.
Smith; to the Committee on Claims.
S. 507. A bill to authorize the acquisition
the following nominations:
of certain lands within the State of Montana
Dr. Leonard George Rowntree, of
S. 485. A bill conferring jurisdiction on the
Court of Claims to hear and determine the
for inclusion in the Fort Peck Game Range,
Pennsylvania, to be Chief of the Medical
and for other purposes; to the Committee on
claims of the Choctaw Indians of the State
Agriculture and Forestry.
Calendar NU. 1014
2 and 3 in which the annual rate of pay is $2,300 and $2,500, respectively. There-
after, if his services are deemed meritorious, he may, in the discretion of the
SENATE
REPORT
7TH CONGRESS
Attorney General, be promoted successively to grades 4 and 5. The salary rate
No. 1476
for grade 4 is $2,700 a year and that for grade 5 is $3,000 a year. There is a limi-
2d Session
tation in existing law, however, which permits only 50 percent of the entire force
of immigrant inspectors to be classified in grades 4 and 5 and thus to receive
more than $2,500 per annum. As a result of this limitation many immigrant
inspectors who have been in the Service a number of years, and who have rendered
loyal and efficient service, are receiving & salary of only $2,500 & year, while
many others who are doing the same work and who have no greater responsibility
receive salaries of $2,700 and $3,000 per annum. Moreover, this limitation is
harmful to the Immigration and Naturalization Service, for in some instances
DISPLAY AND USE OF THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES
valuable men, unable to secure promotion within the Service, resign in order to
OF AMERICA
secure more lucrative positions.
Accordingly, I recommend legislation which would unshackle this important
group of Government employees by striking out the above-mentioned 50 percent
limitation on promotions to grades 4 and 5.
This result may be achieved by amending the second paragraph of section 24
JUNE 11, 1942.-Ordered to be printed
of the Immigration Act of 1917 (U. S. Code, title 8, sec. 109) by omitting the
phrase "not to exceed 50 per centum of the force", inserting the word "and" in
its place, and striking out the clause "Provided further, That promotion above
grade 3 shall be at the discretion of the Secretary of Labor, upon the recommenda-
tion of the Commissioner of Immigration and Naturalization:".
Mr. McFarland, from the Committee on the Judiciary, submitted the
A proposed bill to effectuate this purpose is enclosed herewith.
following
I am informed by the Director of the Bureau of the Budget that there is no
objection to the presentation of this legislation for the consideration of the
Congress.
REPORT
Sincerely yours,
FRANCIS BIDDLE,
Acting Attorney General.
[To accompany S. 481]
The following memorandum was submitted by Hon. C. E. Waller,
Budget officer:
The Committee on the Judiciary, to whom was referred the bill
If H. R. 5870, to amend section 24 of the Immigration Act with respect to
(S. 481) to codify and regulate existing rules and customs pertaining
immigrant-inspector promotions, is enacted to become effective on or before
to the display and usage of the flag of the United States of America,
January 1, 1942, it will enable the Service to promote 149 inspectors from grade 3
after careful consideration, report the same favorably with an amend-
to grade 4, in addition to promotions otherwise possible under the present law.
ment in the nature of a substitute.
The cost of these promotions on an annual basis would be $29,800, and for the
balance of the current fiscal year, $14,800.
The committee has also had under consideration a similar joint
During the fiscal year 1943, it would be possible to promote 58 immigrant
resolution of the House, House Joint Resolution 303, which it is report-
inspectors from grade 3 to grade 4. which would increase the annual salary obliga-
ing to the Senate today favorably with amendments. The language
tion to the extent of $11,600. Moreover, the effect of increasing the nunber of
of the substitute amendment to Senate bill 481 corresponds to the
immigrant inspectors in grade 4 naturally affects the number who would eventually
become eligible for promotion from grade 4 to grade 5. During the fiscal year
language of the House Joint Resolution 303, as proposed to be amended
1943, this would involve 149 additional employees at an annual salary cost of
by the committee, and reference is here made to the report accompany-
$44,700. However, since the number of immigrant inspectors who would benefit
ing that bill, namely Senate Report No. 1477.
under the said bill would become eligible for promotion on varying dates, the
actual cost involved for the fiscal year 1943 as to promotions from grade 3 to 4
would be $5,125, and from grade 4 to grade 5, $22,200.
To summarize: The cost for the fiscal years 1942 and 1943 is as follows:
Estimated cost fiscal year 1942: 149 from grade 3, at $2,500, to grade 4,
at $2,700
$14.800
Estimated cost fiscal year 1943:
58 from grade 3, at $2,500, to grade 4, at $2,700
5,125
149 from grade 4, at $2,700, to grade 5, at $3,000
22,200
Total cost, fiscal year 1943
27,325
The foregoing is based on a present authorized force of 1,391 immigrant in-
spectors.
C. E. WALLER, Budget Officer.
Your committee, after carefully considering the facts and ovidonce
presented, recommend that the bill be favorably reported to the
Senate, and that the bill H. R. 5870, do pass.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY OF
56 Stat. 1074
H.J.Res. 359
Introduced and referred to the House Committee
on the Judiciary
9003
Reported with amendments (H. Rept. 77-2654)
attached
Amended and passed House
9122
Referred to the Senate Committee on the Judiciary
9196
Reported with amendments (S. Rept. 77-1848)
attached
Considered, amended and passed Senate
9557-9558
House concurs in Senate amendment
9660
Examined, signed, and presented to the President December 16, 1942
Approved December 22, 1942
1074
PUBLIC LAWS-CHS. 805, 806-DEC. 22, 1942
[56 STAT.
Technical personnel
for duty outside U.S.
SEC. 6. During the present war and for six months thereafter, the
President is authorized to provide for the appointment or enrollment
in the Medical Department of the Army of technical and professional,
female personnel in categories required for duty outside the conti-
nental United States. Such personnel shall be distributed, in accord-
ance with regulations prescribed by the Secretary of War, in relative
ranks and grades corresponding to the commissioned and enlisted
grades of the Regular Army; and the Secretary shall have complete
authority to define the qualifications for all of the grades in which
such personnel are distributed. Such personnel shall receive pay and
money allowances for subsistence and rental of quarters and mileage
and other travel allowances, as now or hereafter provided by law for
military personnel of comparable grade, without dependents. Persons
SO appointed and their dependents shall be entitled to the same allow-
ances and the same rights, privileges, benefits, and gratuities as
members of the Army Nurse Corps and their dependents. Persons
SO enrolled and their dependents shall be entitled to the same allow-
ances and the same rights, privileges, benefits, and gratuities as
enlisted men of the Regular Army and their dependents.
Navy Nurse Corps.
Rank, pay, and al-
SEO. 7. That hereafter, during the present war and for six months
lowances.
Ante, p. 646.
thereafter, the superintendent and all other members of the Navy
Nurse Corps shall have relative rank and be entitled to receive the
same pay, and money allowances for subsistence and rental of quar-
ters, and mileage and other travel allowances as are authorized by
Funds available.
this Act for corresponding grades and relative ranks in the Army
Nurse Corps. The Secretary of the Navy is authorized to use appro-
priations available to the Naval Establishment to carry into effect the
provisions of this section.
Approved, December 22, 1942.
[CHAPTER 806]
December 22, 1942
JOINT RESOLUTION
[H. J. Res. 359]
To amend Public Law Numbered 623, approved June 22, 1942, entitled "Joint
[Public Law 829]
resolution to codify and emphasize existing rules and customs pertaining to the
display and use of the flag of the United States of America".
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United
Flag of the U. S. A.
Display and use.
States of America in Congress Assembled, That Public Law Num-
Ante, p. 377.
bered 623, approved June 22, 1942, entitled "Joint resolution to codify
and emphasize existing rules and customs pertaining to the display
and use of the flag of the United States of America", be, and the same
is hereby amended to read as follows:
That the following codification of existing rules and customs per-
taining to the display and use of the flag of the United States of
America be, and it is-hereby, established for the use of such civilians
or civilian groups or organizations as may not be required to conform
with regulations promulgated by one or more executive departments
of the Government of the United States.
Open-air display.
Customary time.
SEC. 2. (a) It is the universal custom to display the flag only from
sunrise to sunset on buildings and on stationary flagstaffs in the open.
However, the flag may be displayed at night upon special occasions
when it is desired to produce a patriotic effect.
Hoisting and lower-
ing.
(b) The flag should be hoisted briskly and lowered ceremoniously.
Inclement weather.
(c) The flag should not be displayed on days when the weather is
inclement.
Holidays, etc.
(d) The flag should be displayed on all days when the weather
permits, especially on New Year's Day, January 1; Inauguration Day,
January 20; Lincoln's Birthday, February 12; Washington's Birthday,
February 22; Army Day, April 6; Easter Sunday (variable) ; Mother's
56 STAT.]
77TH CONG., 2D SESS.-CH. 806-DEC. 22, 1942
1075
first May 30; Flag Day, June 14; Independence Day, July 4; Labor Day,
Day, second Sunday in May; Memorial Day (half staff until noon),
bus Monday in September Constitution Day, September 17; Colum-
President Day, December 25; such other days as may be proclaimed by the
11; Thanksgiving Day, fourth Thursday in November; Christmas
Day, October 12; Navy Day, October 27; Armistice Day, November
admission) ; and on State holidays.
of the United States; the birthdays of States (dates of
near the main administration building of every public institution.
(e) The flag should be displayed daily, weather permitting, on or
Public institutions.
on election days.
(f) The flag should be displayed in or near every polling place
Polling places.
every schoolhouse.
(g) The flag should be displayed during school days in or near
Schoolhouses.
SEC. 3. That the flag, when carried in a procession with another
own right, or, if there is a line of other flags, in front of the center
flag or flags, should be either on the marching right; that is, the flag's
Position when car-
ried with other flags.
of that line.
from a staff, or as provided in subsection (i).
(a) The flag should not be displayed on a float in a parade except
Parade floats.
displayed on a motorcar, the staff shall be fixed firmly to the chassis
back of a vehicle or of a railroad train or a boat. When the flag or is
(b) The flag should not be draped over the hood, top, sides,
Vehicles, trains, and
boats.
or clamped to the radiator cap.
(c) No other flag or pennant should be placed above or, if the
Position with other
when except during church services conducted by nayal chaplains at
same level, to the right of the flag of the United States of America, on
flags; exception.
services for the personnel of the Navy.
the church pennant may be flown above the flag during church sea,
with another flag against a wall from crossed staffs, should be the
(d) The flag of the United States of America, when it is displayed
Crossed staffs.
of the other flag.
right, the flag's own right, and its staff should be in front of the on staff
(e) The flag of the United States of America should be at the
Position when
of center and at the highest point of the group when a number of flags
grouped.
displayed from staffs.
States or localities or pennants of societies are grouped and
(f) When flags of States, cities, or localities, or pennants of
Displayed with
flown States, the latter should always be at the peak. When the flags
societies are flown on the same halyard with the flag of the United
State, city, etc., flags.
hoisted first and lowered last. No such flag or pennant be
from adjacent staffs, the flag of the United States should are be
of placed above the flag of the United States or to the right of may the flag
the United States.
be to be flown from separate staffs of the same height. The flags should are
(g) When flags of two or more nations are displayed, they
Flags of two or more
nations.
of approximately equal size. International usage forbids the
time of peace.
display of the flag of one nation above that of another nation in
(h) When the flag of the United States is displayed from a staff
projecting front horizontally or at an angle from the window sill, balcony,
Displayed from pro-
jecting staff.
peak of the staff unless the flag is at half staff. When the flag is
or of a building, the union of the flag should be placed at the
suspended over a sidewalk from a rope extending from a house to
Suspension over
sidewalk.
first, from the building.
pole at the edge of the sidewalk, the flag should be hoisted out, union a
(i) When the flag is displayed otherwise than by being flown from
suspended that its folds fall as free as though the flag were staffed.
a staff, it should be displayed flat, whether indoors or out, or SO,
Without staff.
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PUBLIC LAWS-CH. 806-DEC. 22, 1942
[50 STAT.
Suspension over
middle of street.
(j) When the flag is displayed over the middle of the street, it
should be suspended vertically with the union to the north in all east
and west street or to the east in a north and south street.
On a speaker's plat-
form.
(k) When used on a speaker's platform, the flag, if displayed flat,
In a church or pub-
lic auditorium.
should be displayed above and behind the speaker. When displayed
from a staff in a church or public auditorium, if it is displayed in the
chancel of a church, or on the speaker's platform in a public audi-
torium, the flag should occupy the position of honor and be placed
at the clergyman's or speaker's right as he faces the congregation or
audience. Any other flag SO displayed in the chancel or on the plat-
form should be placed at the clergyman's or speaker's left as he faces
the congregation or audience. But when the flag is displayed from
a staff in a church or public auditorium elsewhere than in the chancel
or on the platform it shall be placed in the position of honor at the
right of the congregation or audience as they face the chancel or plat-
form. Any other flag so displayed should be placed on the left of the
congregation or audience as they face the chancel or platform.
Unveiling 8 statue
or monument.
(1) The flag should form a distinctive feature of the ceremony of
unveiling a statue or monument, but it should never be used as the
covering for the statue or monument.
Half staff.
(m) The flag, when flown at half staff, should be first hoisted to the
peak for an instant and then lowered to the half-staff position. The
flag should be again raised to the peak before it is lowered for the day.
By "half staff" is meant lowering the flag to one-half the distance
Crepe streamers.
between the top and bottom of the staff. Crepe streamers may be
affixed to spear heads or flagstaffs in a parade only by order of the
President of the United States.
Covering 8 casket.
(n) When the flag is used to cover a casket, it should be so placed
that the union is at the head and over the left shoulder. The flag
should not be lowered into the grave or allowed to touch the ground.
Disrespect.
Restrictions on use.
SEC. 4. That no disrespect should be shown to the flag of the United
States of America; the flag should not be dipped to any person or
thing. Regimental colors, State flags, and organization or institu-
tional flags are to be dipped as a mark of honor.
Distress signal.
(a) The flag should never be displayed with the union down save
as a signal of dire distress.
(b) The flag should never touch anything beneath it, such as the
ground, the floor, water, or merchandise.
(c) The flag should never be carried flat or horizontally, but always
aloft and free.
Use as drapery,
festoon, etc.
(d) The flag should never be used as drapery of any sort whatsoever,
never festooned, drawn back, nor up, in folds, but always allowed to
Bunting.
fall free. Bunting of blue, white, and red, always arranged with the
blue above, the white in the middle, and the red below, should be used
for covering a speaker's desk, draping the front of a platform, and for
decoration in general.
Care of flag.
(e) The flag should never be fastened, displayed, used, or stored
in such a manner as will permit it to be easily torn, soiled, or damaged
in any way.
(f) The flag should never be used as a covering for a ceiling.
Marks, insignia,
designs, etc.
(g) The flag should never have placed upon it, nor on any part of
it, nor attached to it any mark, insignia, letter, word, figure, design,
picture, or drawing of any nature.
(h) The flag should never be used as a receptacle for receiving,
holding, carrying, or delivering anything.
Use for advertising
or novelty purposes.
(i) The flag should never be used for advertising purposes in any
manner whatsoever. It should not be embroidered on such articles
as cushions or handkerchiefs and the like, printed or otherwise
impressed on paper napkins or boxes or anything that is designed
56 STAT.]
77TH CONG., 2D SESS.-CHS. 806, 810-DEC. 22, 23, 1942
1077
for temporary use and discard; or used as any portion of a costume
or athletic uniform. Advertising signs should not be fastened to a
staff or halyard from which the flag is flown.
(j) The flag, when it is in such condition that it is no longer a
Destruction when
fitting emblem for display, should be destroyed in a dignified way,
unfit for display.
preferably by burning.
SEC. 5. That during the ceremony of hoisting or lowering the flag
Salute to flag.
or when the flag is passing in a parade or in a review, all persons
present should face the flag, stand at attention, and salute. Those
present in uniform should render the military salute. When not in
uniform, men should remove the headdress with the right hand
holding it at the left shoulder, the hand being over the heart. Men
without hats should salute in the same manner. Aliens should stand
at attention. Women should salute by placing the right hand over
the heart. The salute to the flag in the moving column should be
rendered at the moment the flag passes.
Sec. 6. That when the national anthem is played and the flag is
When national an-
not displayed, all present should stand and face toward the music.
them is played.
Those in uniform should salute at the first note of the anthem,
retaining this position until the last note. All others should stand
at attention, men removing the headdress. When the flag is dis-
played, all present should face the flag and salute.
SEC. 7. That the pledge of allegiance to the flag, "I pledge
Pledge of allegiance.
allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the
Republic for which it stands, one Nation indivisible, with liberty
and justice for all", be rendered by standing with the right hand over
the heart. However, civilians will always show full respect to the
flag when the pledge is given by merely standing at attention, men
removing the headdress. Persons in uniform shall render the
military salute.
SEC. 8. Any rule or custom pertaining to the display of the flag
Alteration of rules,
etc., by proclamation.
of the United States of America, set forth herein, may be altered,
modified, or repealed, or additional rules with respect thereto may
'be prescribed, by the Commander in Chief of the Army and Navy
of the United States, whenever he deems it to be appropriate or
desirable; and any such alteration or additional rule shall be set
forth in a proclamation.
Approved, December 22, 1942.
[CHAPTER 810]
JOINT RESOLUTION
Extending seasons greetings to our armed forces.
December 23, 1942
[H. J. Res. 371]
[Public Law 830]
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United
States of America in Congress assembled, That the Congress of the
Season's greetings to
United States, on behalf of the American people, and with a deep
armed forces.
and abiding sense of gratitude, does hereby convey to the members
of our armed forces and auxiliary services, and those of our Allies
on land, on sea, and in the air, its best wishes and greetings of the
season to them and to their families and its fervent hope and prayer
further for a speedy and complete victory and a lasting peace; and be it
Resolved, That the Congress of the United States does hereby
respectfully request that the Commander in Chief of our armed forces,
President Franklin Delano Roosevelt, transmit these greetings
the world.
through the proper and official channels to the armies throughout
Approved, December 23, 1942.
1942
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE
9003
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON PRIVATE
bonds, and debentures in the sum of $5,000,-
camps and naval stations; to the Committee
BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS
000,000 in excess of existing authority; to the
on Military Affairs.
Under clause 2 of rule XIII, reports of
Committee on Banking and Currency.
3443. Also, petition of the Women's So-
committees were delivered to the Clerk
By Mr. WOLVERTON of New Jersey:
ciety of the Methodist Church of Egan, S.
H. R. 7802. A bill to suspend the authority
Dak., to prohibit the sale of all liquors in
for printing and reference to the proper
of the Securities and Exchange Commission
and near Army camps; to the Committee on
calendar, as follows:
under section 14 (a) and section 14 (b) of the
Military Affairs.
Mr. McGEHEE: Committee on Claims.
Securities Exchange Act to Issue rules relating
3444. Also, letter of Rev. Walter S. Van. of
H. R. 6179. A bill for the relief of Thomas
to the solicitation of proxies, consents, and
Colman, S. Dak., urging that liquor be pro-
H. VanNoy; without amendment (Rept. No.
authorizations during the period of the war
hibited in and about Army camps, especially
2633). Referred to the Committee of the
emergency; to the Committee on Interstate
In view of drafting 18- and 19-year-olds: to
Whole House.
and Foreign Commerce.
the Committee on Military Affairs.
Mr. McGEHEE: Committee on Claims.
By Mr. MARTIN J. KENNEDY:
3445. By Mr. McGREGOR: Petition of Nan-
H. R. 7357. A bill for the relief of Mrs. Bulah
H. R. 7803. A bill extending the provisions
nie Van Winkle and other residents of Blad-
Fiori; with amendment (Rept. No. 2634). Re-
of the National Service Life Insurance Act of
ensburg, Knox County, Ohlo, urging the en-
ferred to the Committee of the Whole House.
1940 to American war correspondents; to the
actment of Senate bill 860, for the protection
Committee on Ways and Means.
of our armed forces from all forms of vice; to
By Mr. HOBBS:
the Committee on Military Affairs.
PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS
H. J. Res. 359. Joint resolution to amend
3446. By Mr. MILLER: Petition of Jane R.
Public Law 623, Seventy-seventh Congress,
Lohman, president, Service Mothers Club,
Under clause 3 of rule XXII, public
entitled "Joint resolution to codify and
Trucksville, Pa., and signed by 31 members
bills and resolutions were introduced and
emphasize existing rules and customs per-
and friends, urging the passage of Senate bill
severally referred as follows:
taining to the display and use of the flag
860, for the protection of our Army and Navy
By Mr. ANDERSON of New Mexico:
of the United States of America"; to the Com-
against insidious influence of vice and intox-
H. R. 7790. A bill to authorize a per capita
mittee on the Judiciary.
icating liquors, etc.; to the Committee on
payment of $10 to the members of the Santa
By Mr. PRIEST:
Military Affairs.
Clara Pueblo of New Mexico from funds on
H. J. Res. 360. Joint resolution propesing
3447 Also, petition of Louise M. Hartman
deposit to their credit in the Treasury of
an amendment to the Constitution of the
and signed by 26 citizens of Wyoming, Pa.,
the United States; to the Committee on
United States relating to the method of ratifi-
Twelfth Congressional District, favoring the
Indian Affairs.
cation of treaties; to the Committee on the
passage of Senate bill 860, the so-called Shep-
By Mr. COLE:
Judiciary.
pard bill, prohibiting the sale of all alcoholic
H. R. 7791. A bill relating to the naming of
By Mr. McMILLAN:
beverages to soldiers in uniform anywhere in
naval vessels; to the Committee on Naval
H. Res. 573. Resolution granting a gratuity
the United States or its possessions and to
Affairs.
to the father of Wilson R. Langston; to the
establish zones around Army camps in which
By Mr. DOUGHTON:
Committee on Accounts.
vice and sale of intoxicating beverages shall
H. R. 7792. A bill to accord free entry to
By Mr. HOFFMAN:
be prohibited; to the Committee on Military
Affairs.
bona fide gifts from members of the armed
H. Res. 574. Resolution requesting the Sec-
forces of the United States on duty abroad;
retary of Labor to furnish the House of Repre-
3448. Also, petition of Fred Schultz, of Ply-
to the Committee on Ways and Means.
sentatives the number of representatives of
mouth, Pa., and signed by 16 sundry citizens
By Mr. FULMER:
the Department who are engaged in in-
of Luzerne County, Pa., urging the passage
H. 7793. A bill to amend the Agricultural
of legislation prohibiting the sale of intoxi-
vestigating, arbitrating, or settling labor dis-
Adjustment Act of 1938 with respect to farm
cating beverages. including beer, to soldiers
putes; to the Committee on Labor.
acreage allotments; to the Committee on
in the Army camps, to soldiers in uniform
Agriculture.
anywhere in the United States or its posses-
By Mr. HARTLEY:
PRIVATE BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS
sions, and to establish zones around Army
camps, in which vice and the sale of intox-
H. R. 7794. A bill permitting the naturaliza-
Under clause 1 of rule XXII, private
icating beverages shall be prohibited; to the
tion of certain persons not citizens whose
bills and resolutions were introduced and
Committee on Military Affairs.
sons or daughters have served with the land
or naval forces of the United States; to the
severally referred as follows:
3449. Also, petition of Harry E. Edwards. of
Shickshinny, Pa., and 19 sundry citizens of
Committee on Immigration and Naturaliza-
By Mr. COLMER:
Luzerne County, Pa., urging passage of legis-
tion.
H. R. 7804. A bill for the relief of E. F.
By Mr. HARRIS of Virginia:
Hathorn and E. D. Hathorn; to the Com-
lation prohibiting the sale of intoxicating
beverages to soldiers in uniform anywhere in
H. R. 7795. A bill to increase by I year the
mittee on Claims.
the United States or its possessions and to es-
period within which certain oyster growers
By Mr. LELAND M. FORD:
tablish zones around Army camps in which
may file claims against the United States in
H. R. 7805. A bill for the relief of Sallie
vice and the sale of intoxicating beverages
the Court of Claims; to the Committee on
Grossenbacher; to the Committee on Claims.
shall be prohibited; to the Committee on
Rivers and Harbors.
By Mr. HARRIS of Virginia:
Military Affairs.
By Mr. HOUSTON:
H. R. 7806. A bill to confer jurisdiction
3450. By Mr. REES of Kansas: Petition
H. R. 7796. A bill to provide for the appoint-
upon the Court of Claims to hear, determine,
signed by Mrs. Henry Mugler and 107 other
ment of one additional United States district
and render judgment upon the claim of J. R.
citizens of Riley County, Kans., opposing the
Judge for the district of Kansas; to the Com-
Dixon; to the Committee on Claims.
use and sale of liquor in and around our
mittee on the Judiciary.
training camps; to the Committee on Miii-
By Mr. KEEFE:
tary Affairs.
H. R. 7797. A bill to amend the Labor-Fed-
PETITIONS, ETC.
3451. Also, petition signed by Frank Colyer,
eral Security Appropriation Act, 1943; to the
Under clause 1 of rule XXII, petitions
R. C. Scott, and other citizens of Council
Committee on Appropriations.
and papers were laid on the Clerk's desk
Grove, Kans., protesting against the use and
By Mr. MANASCO:
and referred as follows:
sale of liquor in and around our training
H. R. 7798. A bill to set aside certain pro-
camps and other vices around these camps; to
visions of orders and regulations requiring
3439. By Mr. BURGIN: Petition of Rev. A.
the Committee on Military Affairs.
the registration and inspection of tires and
Odell Leonard and members of the Christian
3452. Also, petition signed by Mrs. S. A.
tubes; to the Committee on Banking and Cur-
Endeavor of the Second Evangelical and Re-
Vanscoik and 70 other representative women
rency.
formed Church of Lexington, N. C., urging
of Marlon County, Kans., protesting against
By Mr. MURDOCK:
the passage of Senate bill 860; to the Com-
the sale of liquor and immoral conditions
H. R. 7799. A bill to authorize the Recon-
mittee on Milltary Affairs.
in and around our training camps; to the
struction Finance Corporation to make loans
3440. By Mr. CASE of South Dakota: Peti-
Committee on Military Affairs.
tion of the Ladies' Aid of Willow Creek
to those desiring to engage in producing
3453. By Mr. SMITH of Wisconsin: Resolu-
minerals of value to the United States in
Lutheran Church, Dell Rapids, S. Dak., pre-
tion of the Beloit Real Estate Board, Beloit,
time of war; to the Committee on Banking
sented by Rev. Ole M. Odland, requesting
Wis., protesting against the unjust discrimi-
and Currency.
that the sale of intoxicating liquor in camps
nation of the rights of property owners in the
and schools where men and women are
H. R. 7800. A bill to amend the act entitled
provisions of the national rent law; to the
trained for armed service be prohibited; to
"An act relating to direct loans for industrial
Committee on Banking and Currency.
the Committee on Military Affairs.
purposes by Federal Reserve banks, and for
3454. By Mr. WHEAT: Petition of members
3441. Also, petition of Henry E. Shrader
other purposes," as amended, by authorizing
of the Woman's Society of Christian Service,
and others of Kennebec, S. Dak., to prohibit
loans for mineral development purposes in
Camargo Methodist-Episcopal Church, Ca-
intoxicating drinks, including beer, in and
time of war: to the Committee on Banking
margo, III., urging the passage of Senate bill
around Army camps and naval stations; to
and Currency.
860; to the Committee on Military Affairs.
the Committee on Military Affairs.
By Mr. STEAGALL:
3455. Also, petition of sundry members of
3442. Also, petition of Mrs. A. B. Huglin
H. R. 7801. A bill to authorize the Recon-
the congregation of the United Brethren
and others of Spearfish, S. Dak., to prohibit
struction Finance Corporation to issue notes,
Church of Argenta. III., urging passage of the
intoxicating liquor in and around Army
bill prohibiting sale of intoxicating liquor
9122
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE
NOVEMBER 24
H. R. 3295. An act for the relief of Kurt G.
its previous order, the House adjourned
mittee of the Whole House on the state of
Stern;
until Friday, November 27, 1942, at 12
the Union.
H. R. 3478. An act for the relief of Glenn A.
Mr. BLAND: Committee on the Merchant
o'clock noon.
Marine and Fisheries. Interim report pur-
Pike;
H. R. 5059. An act to grant the status of
suant to House Resolution 281 (77th Cong.,
quota immigrants to Mr. William B. Fawkner
COMMITTEE HEARINGS
1st sess); without amendment (Rept. No.
and his wife, Mrs. Ida Fawkner;
2653). Referred to the Committee of the
COMMITTEE ON THE MERCHANT MARINE AND
H. 5177. All act for the relief of Irving
Whole House on the state of the Union.
FISHERIES
Mr. McLAUGHLIN: Committee on the Ju-
Cowen;
H. R. 5578. An act to permit the United
The Committee on the Merchant Ma-
diciary. House Joint Resolution 359. Joint
States to be made a party defendant in cer-
rine and Fisheries will hold a public hear-
resolution to amend Public Law 623, Seven-
tain cascs:
ing on Thursday, December 3, 1942, at 10
ty-seventh Congress, entitled "Joint resolu-
H. R. 5651. An act for the relief of the
a. m. on H. Pv. 7744, to provide that em-
tion to codify and emphasize existing rules
Home Insurance Co. and the American Insur-
and customs pertaining to the display and
ployees of the United States, its Terri-
ance Co.;
use of the flag of the United States of Amer-
tories or possessions, or of the District
H. R. 6013. An act to authorize the Secre-
ica"; with amendment (Rept. No. 2654). Re-
tary of War to transfer certain land to the
of Columbia who leave their positions to
ferred to the House Calendar.
Territory of Hawaii;
serve in the merchant marine shall be
Mr. RAMSAY: Committee on Immigration
H. R. 6078. An act for the relief of Kath-
restored to their positions upon the ter-
and Naturalization. H. R. 6858. A bill re-
erine S. Arthur;
mination of such service.
lating to the status of certain natives and
H. R. 6141. An act for the relief of Mrs.
inhabitants of the Virgin Islands; with
C M. W. Hull;
amendment (Rept. No. 2656). Referred to
H. R. 6176. An act for the relief of Shirley
EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ETC.
the Committee of the Whole House on the
Jones;
state of the Union.
6330. An act for the relief of Charles
1998. Under clause 2 of rule XXIV a
Mr. LESINSKI: Committee on Immigra-
S. Smith;
letter from the national service director,
tion and Naturalization. H. R. 7550. A bill
H. R. 6388. An act for the relief of William
order of the Purple Heart, transmitting
to amend the Nationality Act of 1940 to pre-
S. Chapman, Clyde Gilbert, Paul Scherbal,
the minutes of the tenth national con-
serve the residence for naturalization pur-
and Frank Childs;
vention of the Military Order of the
pcses of certain aliens who serve in the mili-
H. R. 6751. An act for the relief of J. C.
Purple Heart, held at Newburgh, N. Y.,
tary or naval forces of one of the allied coun-
Baker;
H. R. 6817. An act for the relief of Lloyd
August 6 to 8, inclusive (H. Doc. No. 887),
tries during the Second World War; with
amendment (Rept. No. 2657). Referred to
A. Emick;
was taken from the Speaker's table, re-
the Committee of the Whole House on the
H. R. 6893. An act for the relief of N. C.
ferred to the Committee on Military Af-
state of the Union.
Lloyd;
fairs, and ordered to be printed, with
H. R. €907. An act for the relief of Mrs.
illustrations.
P. R. Yager;
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON PRIVATE
H. R. 6970. An act for the relief of Carolyn
BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS
D. Griffin;
REPORTS OF COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC
BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS
Under clause 2 of rule XIII, reports of
H. R. 6990. An act for the relief of G. F.
Allen, chief disbursing officer, Treasury De-
committees were delivered to the Clerk
Under clause 2 of rule XIII, reports of
partment, and for other purposes;
committees were delivered to the Clerk
for printing and reference to the proper
H. R. 6923. An act for the relief of the
calendar, as follows:
estate of Marlin Croft, deceased;
for printing and reference to the proper
calendar, as follows:
Mr. HARRIS of Arkansas: Committee on
H. R. 7177. An act for the relief of Earl
Claims. H. R. 7185. A bill for the relief of
Carbauh:
Mr. ELLIOTT of California: Joint Commit-
Mrs. James Q. Mattox; with amendment
H. R. 7330. An act to provide for granting
tee on the Disposition of Executive Papers.
(Rept. No. 2644.) Referred to the Committee
to the State of New Mexico the right, title,
House Report No. 2645. Report on the dispo-
of the Whole House.
and interest of the United States in and to
sition of records by sundry departments of the
Mr. LESENSKI: Committee on Immigra-
certain lands in New Mexico;
United States Government. Ordered to be
H. R. 7408. An act to amend the act of Octo-
tion and Naturalization. S. 1099. An act for
printed.
ber 9, 1940, entitled "An act to restrict or
the relief of Leslie Charteris (Les'e Charles
Mr. ELLIOTT of California: Joint Com-
regulate the delivery of checks drawn against
Bowyer Yin) and Patricia Ann Charteris;
mittee on the Disposition of Executive Papers.
funds of the United States, or any agency or
without amendment (Rept. No. 2655). Re-
House Report No. 2646. Report on the dis-
instrumentality thereof, to addresses outside
ferred to the Committee of the Whole House.
position of records by sundry departments
the United States, its Territories, and pos-
of the United States Government. Ordered
sessions, and for other purposes";
to be printed.
CHANGE OF REFERENCE
H.R. 7556. An act authorizing the tempo-
Mr. ELLIOTT of California: Joint Commit-
rary appointment or advancement of com-
tee on the Disposition of Executive Papers.
Under clause 2 cf rule XXII, the Com-
missioned officers of the Coast and Geodetic
House Report No. 2647. Report on the dispo-
mittee on Military Affairs was discharged
Survey in time of war or national emergency,
sition of records by sundry departments of
from the consideration of the bill (H. R.
and for other purposes; and
the United States Government. Ordered to
7691) authorizing the President to pre-
H. P.. 7577. An act to amend the act ap-
be printed.
sent a Congressional Medal of Honor to
proved July 24, 1941 (34 U. S. C., Supp. I,
Mr. ELLIOTT of California: Joint Com-
Pvt. Leo Joseph Lopacinski; and the
350f). so as to adjust the pay status of en-
mittee on the Disposition of Executive
listed personnel appointed to commissioned
same was referred to the Committee
Papers. House Report No. 2648. Report on
rank for temporary service, and for other
the disposition of records by sundry depart-
on Naval Affairs.
purposes.
ments of the United States Government.
The Speaker announced his signature
Ordered to be printed.
PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS
Mr. ELLIOTT of California: Joint Com-
to enrolled bills of the Senate of the fol-
mittee on the Disposition of Executive
Under clause 3 of rule XXII, public
lowing titles:
Papers. House Report No. 2649. Report on
bills and resolutions were introduced and
S. 658. An act authorizing appointments
the disposition of records by sundry de-
severally referred as follows:
to the United States Military Academy and
partments of the United States Government.
Ordered to be printed.
By Mr. HOBBS:
United States Naval Academy of sons of sol-
diers, sailors. and marines who were killed
Mr. ELLIOTT of California: Joint Commit-
H. P.. 7810. A bill to provide for the ap-
in action or have died of wounds or injuries
tee on the Disposition of Executive Papers.
pointment of an additional district judge for
received, or disease contracted in active serv-
House Report No 2650. Report on the dis-
the northern district of Alabama; to the Com-
position of record by sundry departments
mittee on the Judiciary.
ice, during the World War;
S. 2723. An act to amend the Pay Readjust-
of the United States Government. Ordcred
By Mr. McINTYRE:
ment Act of 1942; and
to be printed.
H. R. 7811. A bill to grant to certain non-
S. 2740. An act to provide for furnishing
Mr. WALTER: Committee on the Judiciary.
Indians owning land in the Wind River Res-
H. R. 7738. A bill to provide for the appoint-
ervation, Wyo., the right to renew certain
transportation for certain Government and
other personnel necessary for the effective
ment of an additional circuit judge for the
leases and permits held or formerly held by
fifth circuit; without amendment (Rept. No.
them with respect to ceded lands in such
prosecution of the war, and for other pur-
2651). Referred to the Committee of the
reservation, and to provide for the appraise-
poscs.
ADJOURNMENT
Whole House on the state of the Union.
ment of lands purchased or to be purchased
Mr. PETERSON of Florida: Committee on
in said reservation; to the Committee on
Mr. McCORMACK. Mr. Speaker, I
the Merchant Marine and Fisheries. In-
Indian Affairs.
move that the House do now adjourn.
terim report pursuant to House Resolution
By Mr. SCANLON:
The motion was agreed to; accordingly
281 (77th Cong., 1st sess.); without amend-
H. P.. 7812. A bill granting free postage to
(at 5 o'clock and 26 minutes p. m.), under
ment (Rept. No. 2652). Referred to the Com-
members of the Women's Army Auxiliary
77TH CONGRESS
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
REPORT
2d Session
No.-2054
AMENDING THE FLAG CODE
NOVEMBER 24, 1942.-Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed
Mr. McLAUGHLIN, from the Committee on the Judiciary, submitted
the following
REPORT
[To accompany H. J. Res. 359]
The Committee on the Judiciary, to whom was referred the joint
resolution (H. J. Res. 359) to amend Public Law 623, Seventy-seventh
Congress, entitled "Joint resolution to codify and emphasize existing
rules and customs pertaining to the display and use of the flag of
the United States of America," having considered the same, report
the joint resolution favorably to the House with amendments, with
the recommendation that, as amended, the joint resolution do pass.
The committee amendments are as follows:
Page 2, strike out lines 7 and 8 and insert in lieu thereof the
following:
3. In section 5 strike out the words "right-hand" where they first appear an
insert in lieu thereof the word "military".
Page 2, at the end of the joint resolution, insert the following new
paragraph:
7. In section 2 (d) strike out "Thanksgiving Day, last Thursday in November:"
and insert in lieu thereof "Thanksgiving Day. fourth Thursday of November:
On June 22, 1942, Public Law 623 was approved. Its purpose was
to provide an authoritative guide to those civilians who desire to use
the flag correctly.
The present resolution would amend that law in six particulars.
The first committee amendment is merely clerical and the second one
corrects an erroneous reference in the law to Thanksgiving Day.
Prior to the approval of Public Law 623 the fourth Thursday of
November in each year after the year 1941 was designated as Thanks-
giving Day and made a legal public holiday. Public Law 623 refers
incorrectly to Thanksgiving Day as the last Thursday in November.
In compliance with clause 2a of rule XIII, existing law proposed
to be omitted is enclosed in black brackets, new matter is printed in
italics, and existing law in which no change is proposed is shown in
roman:
AMENDING THE FLAG CODE
[PUBLIC LAW 623]
77TH CONGRESS
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
REPORT
SEC. 3.
2d Session
No. 2655
(i) When the flng is displayed otherwise than by being flown from a staff, it
should be displayed flat, whether indoors or out, or SO suspended that its folds fall
as free as though the flag were staffed. When displayed either horizontally or
vertically against a wall, the union should be uppermost and to the flag's own
right; that is, to the observer's left. When displayed in a window, the flag
should be displayed in the same way; that is, with the union or blue field to the
left of the observer in the street.
(m) The flag, when flown at half staff, should be first hoisted to the peak for an
LESLIE CHARTERIS (LESLIE CHARLES BOWYER YIN)
instant and then lowered to the half-staff position. The flag should be again
AND PATRICIA ANN CHARTERIS
raised to the peak before it is lowered for the day. By "half staff" is meant
[harding] lowering the flag to one-half the distance between the top and bottom
of the staff. Crepe streamers may be affixed to spear heads or flagstuffs in a
parade only by order of the President of the United States.
Smc. 5. That during the ceremony of hoisting or lowering the flag, or when the
NOVEMBER 24, 1942.-Committed to the Committee of the Whole House and
dag is passing in a parade or in a review, all persons present should face the flag,
-tand at attention, and salute. Those present in uniform should render the
ordered to be printed
[right-hand] military salute. When not in uniform, men should remove the
headdress with the right hand, holding it at the left shoulder, the hand being over
the heart. Men without hats should salute in the same manner. Aliens should
stand at attention [merely stand at attention]. Women should salute by placing
Mr. LESINSKI, from the Committee on Immigration and Naturaliza-
the right hand over the heart. The salute to the flag in the moving column should
he rendered at the moment the flag passes.
tion, submitted the following
SEC. 6. That when the national anthem is played and the flag is not displayed,
all present should stand and face toward the music. Those in uniform should
salute at the first note of the anthem, retaining this position until the last note.
REPORT
All others should stand at attention, men removing the headdress. When the
flug is displayed, [the salute to the flag should be given] all present should face
[To accompany S. 1099]
the flag and salute.
SEC. 7. That the pledge of allegiance to the flag, "I pledge alleglance to the flag
of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands, one Na-
The Committee on Immigration and Naturalization, to whom was
tion indivisible, with liberty and justice for all", be rendered by standing with the
right hand over the heart [; extending the right hand, palm upward, toward the
referred the bill (S. 1099) for the relief of Leslie Charteris (Leslie
Hag at the words "to the flag" and holding this position until the end, when the
Charles Bowyer Yin) and Patricia Ann Charteris, having considered
hand drops to the side]. However, civilians will always show full respect to the
the same, report favorably thereon without amendment and recom-
dag when the pledge is given by merely standing at attention, men removing the
mend that the bill do pass.
headdress. Persons in uniform shall render the military salute.
NOTE.-By committee amendment the following change is made in
PURPOSE OF THE BILL
section 2 (d) of Public 623:
SEC. 2.
*
*
*
The bill provides that in the administration of the immigration and
naturalization laws Leslie Charteris (Leslie Charles Bowyer Yin), the
(d) The flag should be displayed on all days when the weather permits, espe-
cially on New Year's Day, January 1; Inauguration Day, January 20; Lincoln's
husband of a citizen of the United States, and his daughter, Patricia
Birthday, February 12; Washington's Birthday, February 22; Army Day, April
Ann Charteris, shall be held and considered to have been lawfully
(i; Easter Sunday (variable); Mother's Day, second Sunday in May; Memorial
admitted to the United States for permanent residence on September
Dav (half staff until noon), May 30; Flag Day, June 14; Independence Day,
8, 1939, the date the said Leslie Charteris and Patricia Ann Charteris
July 4; Labor Day, first Monday in September; Constitution Day, September
17; Columbus Day. October 12; Navy Day, October 27; Armistice Day, No-
were last admitted to the United States for temporary residence.
vember 11; [Thanksgiving Day, last Thursday in November;] Thanksgiving
Day, fourth Thursday of November; Christmas Day, December 25; such other
GENERAL INFORMATION
days as may be proclaimed by the President of the United States; the birthdays
of States (dates of admission); and on State holidays.
A House bill, H. R. 4562, identical to S. 1099, passed the House on
October 6, 1941. The Senate bill passed that body on July 10, 1941.
In order to expedite passage of the bill, the committee have deemed it
advisable to report to the House S. 1099.
The alien Leslie Charteris is 34 years of age, a British subject, whose
father was Chinese and whose mother was an Englishwoman. The
daughter of Mr. Charteris is 9 years of age, born in England, and her
mother was of the English and Russian races.
At a hearing on the identical House bill there appeared the author
of that bill, Congressman Kramer. He presented the facts to the
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CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE
NOVEMBER 27
time, and passed, and a motion to recon-
American Veterans, for the purpose of
Mr. McLAUGHLIN. Certainly. The
sider was laid on the table.
codifying the rules and customs pertain-
minor amendments are simply perfecting
Mr. WHITTINGTON. Mr. Speaker, I
ing to the display and use of the flag.
amendments.
ask unanimous consents to substitute a
Mr. MARTIN of Massachusetts. And
Further responding to the gentleman
similar pending bill (S.16666) to coord-
have those same organizations approved
from Michigan I would say that some of
inate Federal reporting services, to elim-
the changes?
the remarks he has just made might
inate duplication and reduce the cost of
Mr. McLAUGHLIN. The same organ-
have been pertinent at the time the
such services, and to minimize the bur-
izations which sponsored the bill are
committee considered the original Hobbs
dens of furnishing reports and informa-
now urging these changes.
bill, which was passed; but I do not re-
tion to governmental agencies.
Mr. MARTIN of Massachusetts. And
call that the gentleman made any such
The Clerk read the title of the Senate
this is a unanimous report from your
bill.
remarks at that time. This, however,
committee?
is a bill designed to perfect the Hobbs
The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there
Mr. McLAUGHLIN. It is a unani-
bill, and has the approval of the same
objection?
mous report from the Committee on the
group of organizations which approved
There was no objection.
Judiciary.
the Hobbs bill.
Mr. WHITTINGTON. Mr. Speaker,
Mr. MICHENER. Mr. Speaker, reserv-
ing the right to object, and I am not go-
Mr. ROBSION of Kentucky. Is there
I move to strike out all after the enact-
any penalty or is it made a violation if
ing clause in the bill S 1666 and substi-
ing to object, but I do call attention to
the fact-as I suggested in committee-
you do not hang the flag exactly as pre-
tute therefor the provisions of H. R.
scribed?
7756, as amended, which has just been
that we should be paying more attention
passed.
to the flag and not wasting time at this
Mr. McLAUGHLIN. There is no pen-
The motion was agreed to.
hour in writing rules and regulations as
alty in this bill and there is no penalty
The Senate bill was ordered to be read
to how we are to hang the flag and how
in the law which this bill purposes to
amend.
a third time, was read the third time, and
we are to salute it and what will happen
passed, and a motion to reconsider was
to us if we do not act as directed.
The SPEAKER. Is there objection to
laid on the table.
This flag legislation has been before
the present consideration of the bill?
The SPEAKER pro tempore. With-
the Congress as long as I have been a
There being no objection, the Clerk
out objection the proceedings by which
Member. The Judiciary Committee had
read the bill, as follows:
the bill H. R. 7756 was passed are va-
a bill for years and years. These patri-
Resolved, etc., That Public Law 623,
cated, and the bill laidion the table.
otic organizations as a rule endorse any
Seventy-seventh Congress, entitled "Joint
There was no objection.
flag bill offered. For instance, take the
resolution to codify and emphasize existing
Jenks bill. I think most of the Members
rules and customs pertaining to the display
DISPLAY AND USE OF THE FLAG OF THE
are familiar with it. The committee held
and use of the flag of the United States of
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
extensive hearings and when we finally
America," be, and the same is hereby, amend-
ed as follows:
Mr. McLAUGHLIN. Mr. Speaker, I
analyzed it it provided among other
1. Change the first sentence of section 3
ask unanimous consent for the immediate
things that there must be displayed from
(i) so that it shall read as follows:
consideration of the resolution (H. J.
the highest point of every building owned
"When the flag is displayed otherwise than
Res. 359) to amend Public Law 623,
or occupied by the Government between
by being flown from a staff, it should be dis-
Seventy-seventh Congress, entitled "Joint
sunrise and sunset of each day the
played flat, whether indoors or out, or so
resolution to codify and emphasize exist-
American flag. That would, for instance,
suspended that its folds fall as free as though
ing rules and customs pertaining to the
put a flag on top of the emblem on top
the flag were staffed."
display and use of the flag of the United
of the dome of the Capitol. It would put
2. In section 3 (m) strike out the word
States of America," with a committee
a flag on every latrine in every military
"hauling" and insert in lieu thereof the word
"lowering."
amendment.
camp in the country, on the highest point
3. In section 5 strike out the words "right
The Clerk read the title of the House
of every building throughout the country
hand" and insert in lieu thereof the word
joint resolution.
where post offices were located-that is,
"military."
The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr.
fourth-class post offices. There would
4. In section 5, after the words "men with-
THOMASON). Is there objection to the
have to be somebody to haul it up and
out hats", strike cut the words "merely stand
request of the gentleman from Nebraska?
haul it down. I notice we are changing
at attention" and insert in lieu thereof
Mr. MARTIN of Massachusetts. Re-
the words to "lower" and "raise." The
"should salute in the same manner. Aliens
serving the right to object, Mr. Speaker,
flag means much to all of our people.
should stand at attention."
will the gentleman from Nebraska tell
Too much attention should not be given
5. In section 6 strike out the word- "the
us what changes are made by this legis-
to the technical manner of expressing our
salute to the flag should be given" and insert
in lieu thereof "all present should face the
lation?
affection and respect for our national em-
flag and salute."
Mr. McLAUGHLIN. The changes are
blem. We want substance and not regu-
6. In section 7. after the word "heart",
lated form.
in the nature of perfecting amendments
change the semicolon into a period and strike
to the existing law.
Mr. McLAUGHLIN. Mr. Speaker, I
out the words "extending the right hand,
am in substantial agreement with much
paim upward, toward the flag at the words
One amendment is with respect to the
of what the gentleman from Michigan
'to the flag' and holding this position until
manner of displaying the flag when it is
not flown from a staff. It is pointed out
has said. However, I cannot agree that
the end, when the hand drops to the side."
that it should be displayed flat, whether
the patriotic organizations which en-
With the following committee amend-
indoors or outdoors, or SO suspended that
dorsed the original Hobbs bill and the
ments:
it will fall free, as though the flag were
amendments in this bill as a rule endorse
Page 2, strike out all of lines 7 and 8 and
staffed. Another amendment has to do
any flag bill offered. The gentleman re-
insert in lieu thereof the following:
with the manner of saluting the flag.
fers to the Jenks bill. Of course, the
"3. In section 5 strike out the words 'right
Most of the others are changes as to
Jenks bill is an entirely different type of
hand' where it first appears and insert in lieu
bill and did not have the approval of
thereof the word "military'."
wording. For instance, the word "low-
the Committee on the Judiciary nor did
Page 2, line 23, add a new section as fnl-
ering" is substituted for "hauling."
it have the approval of the same patri-
lows:
Mr. MARTIN of Massachusetts. Who
requested this legislation?
otic organizations which have approved
"7. In section 2 (d) strike out Thanks-
this measure. A discussion of the Jenks
giving Day, last Thursday in November;' and
Mr. McLAUGHLIN. As the gentleman
bill is not at all pertinent at this time.
insert in lieu thereof "Thanksgiving Day,
will remember, this original legislation
fourth Thursday of November'."
Mr. ROBSION of Kentucky. Will the
was introduced by our distinguished col-
gentleman yield?
The committee amendments were
league the gentleman from Alabama
Mr. McLAUGHLIN. I yield.
agreed to.
[Mr. HOBES) and was sponscred by a
Mr. ROBSION of Kentucky. These
The bill was ordered to be engrossed
large number of patriotic organizations,
minor changes and amendments make
and read a third time, was read the third
including the American Legion, the Vet-
it easier to display the American fiag, do
time, and passed, and a motion to re-
erans of Foreign Wars, and the Disabled
they not?
consider was laid on the table.
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CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-SENATE
NOVEMBER 30
Mr. McNARY. In view of the very
By Mr. AUSTIN (for Mr. BARBOUR)
delivered by the Hon. Winston Churchill, on
lucid statement of the able Senator, I
2911. A bill to authorize and empower
Sunday, November 29, 1942. which appears in
have no objection.
officers, agents, special agents, or duly ac-
the Appendix.|
There being no objection, the Senate
credited representatives of the Counter-In-
proceeded to consider the bill (H. R. 7568)
telligence Corps or Military Intelligence Di-
WAGE STABILIZATION PROGRAM
vision of the Army of the United States to
[Mr. WAGNER asked and obtained leave to
to discharge more effectively the obliga-
administer oaths in certain cases; and
have printed in the RECORD a joint radio ad-
tions of the United States under certain
2912. A bill to confer the power of ar-
dress delivered November 25, 1942, by William
treaties relating to the manufacture and
rest without warrant upon officers, agents,
H. Davis, Chairman of the National War Labor
distribution of narcotic drugs, by pro-
special agents, or duly accredited representa-
Board and L. Metcalfe Walling. Administrator
viding for domestic control of the produc-
tives of the Counter-Intelligence Corps or
of Wage and Hour and Public Contracts Divi-
tion and distribution of the opium poppy
Military Intelligence Division of the Army
sion, Department of Labor, describing the
and its products, and for other purposes,
of the United States in certain cases; to the
operation of the wage-stabilization program,
which had been reported from the Com-
Committee on the Judiciary.
which appears in the Appendix.]
mittee on Finance with amendments.
By Mr. BARKLEY (for Mr. MEAD)
ARTICLE ON ARMY SERVICE BY PRIVATE
THE PRESIDING OFFICER The
2913. A bill to provide wartime com-
pensation for employees of the Federal Gov-
MACON REED
clerk will state the amendments of the
ernment, and for other purposes; to the
[Mr. THOMAS of Utah asked and obtained
committee.
Committee on Civil Service.
leave to have printed in the RECORD an article
The LEGISLATIVE CLERK. The first
entitled "Inside, Looking Out," by Private
HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION REFERRED
amendment was, on page 6, line 11, to
Macon Reed, published in This Week maga-
strike out the period and add a colon
The joint resolution (H. J. Res. 359) to
zine of November 29. 1942, which appears in
and the following proviso: "Provided,
amend Public Law 623, Seventy-seventh
the Appendix.]
however, That nothing contained in this
Congress, entitled "Joint resolution to
INDIANS AS SOLDIERS-ARTICLE BY JACK
act shall be construed as requiring the
codify and emphasize existing rules and
DURANT
Secretary of the Treasury to issue or
customs pertaining to the display and
|Mr. THOMAS of Oklahoma asked and ob-
renew any license or licenses under the
use of the flag of the United States of
tained leave to have printed in the RECORD an
provisions of this act."
America," was read twice by its title and
article entitled "Indian Called Best Soldier
The amendment was agreed to.
referred to the Committee on the Judi-
in the Army," written by Jack Durant and
The next amendment was, on page 9,
ciary.
published in the Washington Star of Novem-
line 3, to strike out the word "require"
ber 29, 1942. which appears in the Appendix.]
ASSISTANT CLERK, COMMITTEE ON
and to insert "will not be met by im-
FOREIGN RELATIONS
CIVILIAN GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES-
portation or licensed production."
ANTI POLL TAX BILL EDITORIALS
The amendment was agreed to.
Mr. CONNALLY submitted the follow-
FROM HOPE (ARK.) STAR
The next amendment was, on page 10,
ing resolution (S. Res. 321), which was
[Mr. SPENCER asked and obtained leave to
lines 15 and 16, to strike out "or know-
referred to the Committee to Audit and
have printed in the RECORD two editorials
ingly violates any regulation made, pre-
Control the Contingent Expenses of the
published in the Hope (Ark.) Star, one deal-
scribed, and published hereunder."
Senate:
ing with the number of civilian Government
The amendment was agreed to.
Resolved, That Resolution No. 172, agreed
employees. and the other with the anti-poll-
The amendments were ordered to be
to October 9, 1941. authorizing the Commit-
tax bill, which appear in the Appendix.]
engrossed and the bill to be read a third
tee on Foreign Relations to employ an as-
SMALL BUSINESS AND GOVERNMENTAL
time.
sistant clerk during the Seventy-seventh
REGULATIONS
The bill H. R. 7568 was read the third
Congress to be paid from the contingent fund
time and passed.
of the Senate at the rate of $3,000 per annum,
|Mr. BILBO asked and obtained leave to
hereby is continued in full force and effect
have printed in the RECORD a letter from D. P.
ENROLLED BILLS. PRESENTED
until the end of the Seventy-eighth Congress.
Cameron, on behalf of the Merchants Co.,
Mrs. CARAWAY, from the Committee
of Hattiesburg, Miss., relating to the effect of
INFORMATION RELATIVE TO EMPLOYEES
rationing regulations on small business,
on Enrolled Bills, reported that on No-
RECEIVING SALARIES OF $3,000 OR OVER.
which appears in the Appendix.]
vember 25, 1942, that committee pre-
IN CERTAIN AGENCIES
sented to the President of the United
INSURANCE AND THE FEDERAL INVESTI-
States the following enrolled bills:
Mr. McKELLAR submitted the follow-
GATION-ARTICLE
ing resolution (S. Res. 322), which was
S. 658. An act authorizing appointments to
[Mr. WHEELER asked and obtained leave
ordered to lie on the table:
the United States Military Academy and
to have printed in the RECORD an article on
United States Naval Academy of sons of sol-
Resolved, That the War Production Board,
the subject Insurance and the Federal In-
diers. sailors, and marines who were killed
the Office of Price Administration, the Office
vestigation, written by Milton W. Harrison
in action or have died of wounds or injuries
of Rubber Administrator, and the Office of
and published in the Savings Bank Journal
received, or disease contracted in active serv-
Petroleum Coordinator are requested to
for November 1942. which appears in the Ap-
ice, during the World War;
transmit to the Secretary of the Senate, at
pendix.]
2723. An act to amend the Pay Read-
the beginning of the Seventy-eighth Con-
justment Act of 1942; and
gress. first session, the following information:
INFAMOUS PRELUDE TO PEARL HARBOR-
The names of all persons in said hureaus
ARTICLE BY ARTHUR KROCK
S. 2740. An act to provide for furnishing
transportation for certain Government and
who draw a salary of $3,000 per annum or
[Mr. BYRD asked and obtained leave to
other personnel necessary for the effective
over, stating the title assigned to each of
have printed in the RECORD a portion of an
prosecution of the war, and for other pur-
said individuals; also salaries of each;
article by Arthur Krock on the subject In-
poses.
Age of said person, in said positions;
famous Prelude to Pearl Harbor, published
BILLS INTRODUCED
Education of said persons, in said posi-
in the November 8, 1942. issue of the New
tions;
Bills were introduced, read the first
York Times Magazine, which appears in the
Business or professional affiliation during
Appendix.]
time, and, by unanimous consent, the
the 5 years immediately preceding employ-
second time, and referred as follows:
ment in said bureau; and
TO WASHINGTON: AN E FOR INEFFICI-
By Mr. MURRAY:
Date of employment of said persons.
ENCY-ARTICLE BY JERRY KLUTTZ
S. 2909. A bill to provide for suspending
THE BATTLE AGAINST DISEASE-ADDRESS
[Mr. BYRD asked and obtained leave to
the enforcement of certain obligations
BY THE VICE PRESIDENT
have printed in the RECORD an article en-
against the operators of Icde or placer mines
titled "To Washington: An E for Inefficiency."
who are forced to cease operations because of
/Mr. THOMAS of Utah asked and obtained
written by Jerry Kluttz and published in the
the war; for the relief of owners of gold
leave to have printed in the RECORD an ad-
November 1942 issue of the Reader's Digest.
mines required to suspend operations by rea-
dress entitled "The Battle Against Disease."
which appears in the Appendix.]
son of restrictions arising from the war ef-
delivered by the Vice President on the occa-
fort; and for the suspension of assessment
sion of the dedication of the Chicago Inten-
PURCHASE OF FIGHTER PLANE BY THE
work on lode and placer claims for the dura-
sive Treatment Center at Chicago, Ill., on
LOYALTY COMMITTEE
tion of the war because of the shortage of
November 9, 1942, which appears in the Ap-
[Mr. AUSTIN, on behalf of Mr. BARBOUR,
manpower and materials; to the Committee
pendix.]
asked and obtained leave to have printed in
on Mines and Mining.
PRIME MINISTER CHURCHILL'S VICTORY
the RECORD a recital of the presentation by
Br. Mr. CHAVEZ:
SPEECH
the Loyalty Committce of a check for $48,500
2910. A bill for the relief of substitutes
for the purchase of a fighter plane to be
in the Postal Service; to the Committee on
[Mr. BARKLEY asked and obtained leave
named Loyalty, which appears in the Ap-
Post Offices and Post Roads.
to have printed in the RECORD a radio address
pendix.]
77TH CONGRESS
}
SENATE
REPORT
2d Session
No. 1843
CODIFYING EXISTING RULES AND CUSTOMS PERTAIN-
ING TO THE DISPLAY OF THE FLAG OF THE UNITED
STATES
DECEMBER 15 (legislative day, NOVEMBER 30), 1942.-Ordered to be printed
Mr. MCFARLAND, from the Committee on the Judiciary, submitted
the following
REPORT
[To accompany II. J. Res. 359]
The Committee on the Judiciary, to whom was referred the joint
resolution (H. J. Res. 359), to amend Public Law 623, Seventy-seventh
Congress, entitled "Joint resolution to codify and emphasize existing
rules and customs pertaining to the display and use of the flag of the
United States of America," having considered the same, report fav-
orably thereon, with amendments, and recommend that the joint
resolution, as amended, do pass.
AMENDMENTS
Strike out n.ll after the enneting clause and insert the following:
That Public Law Numbered 623, approved June 22, 1042. entitled "Joint resolu-
tion to codify and emphasize existing rules and customs pertaining to the display
and use of the flag of the United States of America", be, and the same is hereby
amended to read as follows:
"That the following codification of existing rules and customs pertaining to the
display and use of the flag of the United States of America be, and it is hereby,
established for the use of such civilians or civilian groups or organizations as may
not be required to conform with regulations promulgated by one or more executive
departments of the Government of the United States.
"SEC. 2. (a) It is the universal custom to display the flag only from sunrise to
sunset on buildings and on stationary flagstalls in the open. However, the flag
may be displayed at night upon special occasions when it is desired to produce
a patriotic effect.
(b) The flag should be hoisted briskly and lowered ceremoniously.
"(c) The flag should not be displayed on days when the weather is inclement.
(d) The flag should be displayed on all days when the weather permits, espe-
cially on New Year's Day, January 1; Inauguration Day, January 20; Lincoln's
Birthday, February 12; Washington's Birthday, February 22; Ariny Day, April 6;
Easter Sunday (variable); Mother's Day, second Sunday in May; Memorial Day
(half staff until noon), May 30; Flag Day, June 14; Independence Day, July 4;
Labor Day, first Monday in September; Constitution Day, September 17;
Columbus Day, October 12; Navy Day, October 27; Armistice Day, November
11; Thanksgiving Day, fourth Thursday in November; Christmas Day, December
"
K
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2
RULES AND CUSTOMS OF DISPLAYING THE FLAG
RULES AND CUSTOMS OF DISPLAYING THE FLAG
3
25; such other days as may be proclaimed by the President of the United States;
the birthdays of States (dates of admission); and on State holidays.
"(n) When the flag is used to cover a casket, it should be SO placed that the
"(c) The flag should be displayed daily, weather permitting, on or near the
union is at the head and over the left shoulder. The flag should not be lowered
main administration building of every public institution.
into the grave or allowed to touch the ground.
"(f) The flag should be displayed in or near every polling place on election days.
"SEC. 4. That no disrespect should be shown to the Bag of the United States
house. "(g) The flag should be displayed during school days in or near every school-
of America; the flag should not be dipped to any person or thing. Regimental
colors, State flags, and organization or institutional flags are to be dipped 11.5 a
mark of honor.
"Sec. 3. That the llag, when carried in a procession with another flag or flags,
should be either 011 the marching right; that is, the flag's own right, or, if there
"(il) The flag should never be displayed with the union down save as a signal
is a line of other flags, in front of the center of that line.
of dire distress.
"(n) The flag should not be displayed on a Hont in a parade except from n staff,
"(b) The flag should never touch anything beneath il, such as the ground, the
or ns provided in subsection (i).
floor, water, or morchandise.
"(b) The Hag should not be draped over the hood, top, sides, or back of 11 vehicle
"(c) The flag should never be carried flat or horizontally, but always aloft and
free.
or of a railroad train or " bont. When the llag is displayed on a motorcar, the
staff shall be fixed firmly to the chassis or clamped to the radiator eap.
"(d) The flag should never be used 08 drapery of any sort whatsoever, never
"(c) No other flag or pennant should be placed above or, if on the suno level,
festooned, drawn back, nor up, in folds, but always allowed to fall free. Bunting
to the right of the flag of the United States of America, except during church
of blue, white, and red, always arranged with the blue above, the white in the
services conducted by naval chaplains at sea, when the church pennant inay be
middle, and the red below, should be used for covering a speaker's desk, draping
flown above the flag during church services for the personnel of the Navy.
the front of it platform, and for decoration in general.
"(d) The flag of the United States of Amorica, when it is displayed with another
"(c) The flag should never be fastened, displayed, used, or stored in such a
flag against a wall from crossed staffs, should be on the right, the flag's own
manner as will permit it to be easily torn, soiled, or damaged in any way.
right, and its staff should be in front of the staff of the other flag.
"(f) The flag should never be used as a covering for a ceiling.
"(e) The flag of the United States of America should be at the center and at
"(g) The flag should never have placed upon it, nor onany part of it, nor attached
the highest point of the group when a number of flags of States or localities or
nature. to it any mark, insignin, letter, word, figure, design, picture, or drawing of any
pennants of societies are grouped and displayed from staffs.
"(f) When flags of States, cities, or localities, or pennants of societies are flown
"(h) The flag should noverboused as a receptacle for receiving, holding, carrying,
on the same halyard with the flag of the United States, the latter should always
or delivering anything.
be at the peak. When the flags are flown from adjacent staffs, the flag of the
"(i) The flag should never be used for advertising purposes in any manner
United States should be hoisted first and lowered last. No such flag or pennant
whatsoever. It should not be embroidered on such articles as cushions or hand-
may be placed above the flag of the United States or to the right of the flag of
kerchiefs and the like, printed or otherwise impressed on paper napkins or boxes
the United States.
or anything that is designed for temporary use and discard; or used as any portion
"(g) When flags of two or more nations are displayed, they are to be flown from
of a costume or athletic uniform. Advertising signs should not be fastened to a
separate staffs of the same height. The flags should be of approximately equal
staff or halyard from which the flag is flown.
size. International usage forbids the display of the flag of one nation above
(j) The llng, when it is in sucheondition that it is no longer a fitting emblem for
that of another nation in time of peace.
display, should be destroyed in a dignified way, preferably by burning.
"(h) When the flag of the United States is displayed from a staff projecting
"SEC. 5. That during the ceremony of hoisting or lowering the flag or when the
horizontally or at an angle from the window sill, balcony, or front of a building,
flag is passing in a parade or in a review, all persons present should face the flag,
the union of the flag should be placed at the peak of the staff unless the flag is at
stand at attention, and salute. Those present in uniform should render the
half staff. When the flag is suspended over a sidewalk from a rope extending
military salute. When not in uniform, men should remove the headdress with
from a house to a pole at the edge of the sidewalk, the flag should be hoisted out,
the right hand holding it at the left shoulder, the hand being over the heart.
union first, from the building.
Men without hats should salute in the same manner. Aliens should stand at
"(i) When the flag is displayed otherwise than by being flown from a staff, it
attention. Women should salute by placing the right hand over the heart. The
should be displayed flat, whether indoors or out, or 60 suspended that its folds
salute to the flag in the moving column should be rendered at the moment the
fall as free as though the Rag were staffed.
flag passes.
"(j) When the flag is displayed over the middle of the street, it should be sus-
SEC. 6. That when the national anthem is played and the flag is not displayed,
pended vertically with the union to the north in an east and west street or to the
all present should stand and face toward the music. Those in uniform should
cast in a north and south street.
salute at the first note of the antliem, retaining this position until the last note.
"(k) When used on a speaker's platform, the flag, if displayed flat, should be
All others should stand at attention, men removing the headdress. When the
displayed above and behind the speaker. When displayed from a staff in a
flng is displayed, all present should face the flag and salute.
church or public auditorium, if it is displayed in the chancel of a church, or on
"SEC. 7. That the pledge of allegiance to the flag, 'I pledge allegiance to the
the speaker's platform in a public auditorium, the flag should occupy the position
flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands, one
of honor and be placed at the clergyman's or speaker's right as he faces the con-
Nation indivisible, with liberty and justice for all,' be rendered by standing
gregation or audience. Any other flag so displayed in the chancel or on the plat-
with the right hand over the heart. However, civilians will always show full
form should be placed at the clergyman's or spcaker's left as he faces the con-
respect to the flag when the pledge is given by merely standing at attention, men
gregation or audience. But when the flag is displayed from a staff in a church or
removing the headdress. Persons in uniform shall render the military salute.
public auditorium elsewhere than in the chancel or on the platform it shall be
"SEC. 8. Any rule or custom pertaining to the display of the flag of the United
placed in the position of honor at the right of the congregation or audience as they
States of America, set forth hercin, may be altered, modified, or repealed, or
face the chancel or platform. Any other flag SO displayed should be placed on the
additional rules with respect thereto may be prescribed, by the Commander in
left of the congregation or audience as they face the chancel or platform.
Chief of the Army and Navy of the United States, whenever he deems it to be
"(1) The flag should form a distinctive feature of the ceremony of unveiling a
appropriate or desirable; and any such alteration or additional rule shall be set
statue or monument, but it should never be used as the covering for the statuc
forth in a proclamation."
or monument.
Amend the title so as to read:
"(m) The flag, when flown at half staff, should be first hoisted to the peak for
an instant and then lowered to the half-stuff position. The flag should be again
Joint resolution to amend Public Law Numbered 623, approved June 22, 1942,
raised to the peak before it is lowered for the day. By "half staff" is meant
\entitled "Joint resolution to codify and emphasize existing rules and customs per-
lowering the fing to one-half the distance between the top and bottom of the staff.
taining to the display and use of the flag of the United States of America."
Crepe streamers may be affixed to spear heads or flagstaffs in a parade only by
order of the President of the United States.
1942
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-SENATE
9557
Teachers in the, junior and senior high
significant that the uniformed group repre-
justified as it would be-were to be added
schools enjoy similar features at correspond-
sents the highest paid group of employees in
to the provisions already contained in
ingly higher rates. By virtue of provisions
the District service.
the pending bill, the bill would be lost
under the Teacher's Salary Act salary grades
Very sincerely yours,
are established in higher levels which make it
WALTER L. FOWLER,
before it possibly could get through, be-
possible for a teacher meeting the require-
Budget Officer, District of Columbia.
cause of the concurrent resolution which
ments to attain a still greater compensation.
we agreed to earlier today.
On the other hand no such automatic pro-
The measure is meritorious one. It
Classifica-
Weich
Brookhart
vision exists for administrative employees to
tion Act
Act
Act
is in keeping with the necessity of the
receive periodic increases. Even the liber-
Mead-Ram-
Grade
times; the need for it is brought on by
alized provisions of the Mead-Ramspeck Act
speck Act
the unusual conditions of today. I hope
require the attainment of an appropriate ef-
To
To
To
the bill will have 10 opposition.
ficiency rating and manifest a satisfactory
The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr.
working attitude plus the stipulated period
of service before being eligible to obtain a
Dol.
Dol.
Dol.
Dol.
Dol.
Dol.
JOHNSON of Colorado in the chair). If
Prof.-1
1,860
2,400
2,000
500
000
2,600
$100 steps.
within-grade increase. This act referred to
there be no amendment to be proposed,
2,400
3,000
2,600
100
2,600
3,200
Do.
did abolish a very serious barrier to such
3
3,000
3,600
3,200
700
3,200
3,800
Do.
the question is on the third reading of the
increases when the se-called "average salary
4
3,800
5,000
3,800
400
3,800
4,600
$200 steps.
bill.
rate of the grade" prohibition was removed
5
5,200
6,000
4,600
200
4,600
5,400
Do.
The bill H. R. 6386 was ordered to a
6
6,000
7,500
5,600
400
5,600
6,400
Do.
thereby.
7
7,500
6,5007
500
6,500
7,500
$250 steps.
third reading, real the third time, and
As a further evidence of the beneficial pro-
8
8,000,90
000
8,000
9,000
Do.
passed.
visions now applicable to members of the
SP-1
900
1,260
1,020
320
1,020
1,380
$60 steps.
2
1,140
500
1,260
560
260
1,620
Do.
uniformed forces, the following instances are
RULES FOR DISPLAY AND USE OF FLAG
3
1,320
1,680
440
740
,440
1,800
Do.
cited for your information.
4
1,500
1,620
920
1,620
1,980
Do.
OF THE UNITED STATES
Policemen and firemen are entitled to the
5
1,680
2,040
1,800 2
100
1,800
2,160
Do.
same annual-leave benefits as the adminis-
6
1,860
2,000
500
2,000
2,600
$100 steps.
Mr. McFARLAND. From the Commit-
7
2,100
700
300
800
2,300
2,900
Do.
tee on the Judiciary, I report favorably,
trative employees, but are entitled to un-
8
2,400
3,000
3,100
2,600
3,200
Do.
limited sick leave which is restricted with
CAF-1
with amendments, House Joint Resolu-
1,140
1,500
260
1,3560
260
1,020
$60 steps.
respect to the latter.
2
1,320
,680
440
1,740
1,440
1,800
Do.
tion No. 359 and I submit a report (No.
The uniformed forcestreceive complete med-
3
1,500
860
620
920
1,620
1,980
Do.
1848) thereon. I ask unanimous con-
4
1,680
040
100
1,800
2,160
Do.
ical service for which no charge is made.
5
1,860
000
500
2,000
2,600
$100 steps.
sent for the present consideration of the
This group also is furnished with uniforms
6
100
700
2,300
2,800
300
2,900
Do.
joint resolution.
and supplemental equipment and further
7
2,400
3,000
2,600/3,
100
600
200
Do.
enjoys an annual allotment for replacements
8
2,700
3,300
100
2,900
3,500
Do.
The PRESIDING OFFICER. The joint
9
3,000
600
,2003,
700
3,200
3,800
Do.
resolution will be stated by title, for the
to worn and damaged uniforms.
10
3,300
500
4,100
Do.
information of the Senate.
Recognition has been accorded the hazard-
11
3,800
5,000
800
4,000
800
4,600
$200 steps.
ous nature of the calling by permitting sup-
12
5,200
6,000
200
,600
5,400
Do.
The CHIEF CLERK. A joint resolution
13
piemental increments Or bonuses such as the
6,000
7,500
,600
6,400
Do.
(H. J. Res. 359) to amend Public Law 623,
14
7,500
500
7500
500
7,500
$250 steps.
following: $120 per annum for motorcycle
15
8,000 0,000
8,000
9,000
Do.
Seventy-seventh Congress, entitled
policemen, $240 per annum for precinct de-
CU-1
600
780
600
840
600
840
$60 steps.
"Joint resolution to codify and emphasize
tectives, and $600 per annum for detective
2
780
140
1,380
1,080
1,380
Do.
3
900
200
18500
200
1,500
Do.
existing rules and customs pertaining to
sergeants, the latter two items are in addi-
4
1,140
500
320
1620
320
1,680
Do.
the display and use of the flag of the
tion to the salary received as a private. In
5
1,320
680
500
1800
500
1,800
Do.
United States of America."
the Fire Department, a provision which
6
1,500
680
14980
680
2,040
Do.
makes possible the payment of an additional
7
1,680
040
860
2,300
$60 and $100
Mr. McFARLAND. Mr. President, on
steps.
$60 per annum to privates and sergeants
June 22, 1942, Public Law No. 623 was ap-
8
1,860
400
2,000
500
2,000
2,600
$100 steps.
exists. In brief, this situation permits the
9
2,100
700
800
2,300
2,900
Do.
proved by the President. Its purpose was
administrative officers of he Fire Department
10
2,400
3,000
2,
100
2,600
3,200
Do.
to provide an authoritative guide to civil-
to select 10 percent of the privates and ser-
ians who desire to use the flag correctly.
geants, respectively, wholhave rendered out-
The Mead-Ramspeck Act provided no increased sal-
The pending joint resolution, as
standingly efficient service during the year
ary rates, but did abo'ish the $500 salary steps previously
existing in the higher bracket grades.
amended, would amend the law in a
for this financial recognition. Such selec-
number of particulars, and carries out
tion is made from the men highest on the
Mr. President, let me say now that I
changes suggested by the House Commit-
promotion lists, and serves as an added in-
think the letter sets forth the gravamen
tee on the Judiciary. After the resolution
centive for excellent service.
of the complaint laid against the bill by
At the present time a deduction of 3½ per-
passed the House it came to the Senate
the Commissioners. To that letter the
cent only is withheld from the salaries of
and was referred to the Senate Judiciary
members of the uniformed force, but they are
Committee on the District of Columbia
Committee.
permitted to retire on one-half pay. Ad-
made reply by its unanimous statement
In the interest of clarity, the numer-
ministrative employees HOW by law will be
that the members of the Police Depart-
ous amendments contained in the House
required to increase their contribution to
ment of the District of Columbia had re-
bill have been annotated by striking out
the retirement fund from 3½ percent to
ceived no pay increase of any kind since
all after the enacting clause and dove-
5 percent of their salaries and the annuity
1930, and that the increase involved in
tailing into the text of Public Law No. 623
computed on the basis of service with the
the bill was so small and so insignifi-
the amendm nts as passed by the House,
rate established over a 54year period of the
cant, being at most only $300 a year-
highest earning capacity
so that this resolution, when approved by
In addition to the fouegoing, the widows
that it was justified on the basis of a
the President and printed as a law on the
and children of police and firemen are
normal and natural increase in pay for
subject of the code of the flag of the
granted a pension of $50 per month for the
very responsible public officials.
United States, will be printed in one
widows and $10 per month for each child
Mr. BURTON. Mr. President, if the
pamphlet.
until the child reaches the age of 16. No
Senator will yield to me, I merely wish
Mr. President, this is done in order
such benefit inures to the families of admin-
to inquire as to the teachers in the Dis-
that the law may be printed and distrib-
istrative employees whether killed in line of
trict of Columbia. I understand that
uted for the benefit of those who desire
duty or not.
The foregoing statements are intended to
neither the pending bill nor the pay
all the information. I ask unanimous
convey the thought that more liberal policy
resolution agreed to earlier in the day
consent that the joint resolution be con-
with respect to salary and other employment
by the Senate provides for increasing
sidered at this time.
features has been applied to school teachers
their pay. Does the Senator from Ne-
Mr. McNARY. Mr. President, I un-
and members of the uniformed forces of the
vada expect to make some provision for
derstand the Senator is asking for im-
District service than has peen the case with
them either now or early in the next
mediate consideration of the joint reso-
respect to the administrative employees. This
session?
lution, with amendments; is that col'-
situation becomes immediately apparent
Mr. McCARRAN. Mr. President, as
rect?
when we examine the average salaries of these
chairman of the Committee on the Dis-
Mr. McFARLAND. That is correct.
groups. The school teachers average approxi-
mately $2,300 per annum, the uniformed
trict of Columbia, Infully intend to try
Let me say to the Senator from Oregon
force approximately $2,350uper annum, while
to make provision for the teachers in the
that the only amendment which is pro-
the administrative group only average ap-
District of Columbia at the next session.
posed is in the printing of the bill. It
proximately $1,800 per annum. It is perhaps
If provision for increasing their pay-
sets forth the whole law as amended;
LXXXVIII602
9558
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-SENATE
DECEMBER 15
and that is done merely in order that it
States; the birthdays of States (dates of ad-
displayed in the chancel or on the platform
may be printed as an entirety. No
mission) and on State holidays.
should be placed at the clergyman's or
changes at all would be made in the
"(e) The flag should be displayed daily
speaker's left as he faces the congregation
law by following the process requested.
weather permitting, on or near the main ad-
or audience. But when the flag is displayed
Mr. McNARY. No change is made in
ministration building of every public insti-
from a staff in a church or public auditorium
tution.
elsewhere than in the chancel or on the plat-
the substance of the act; is that correct?
"(f) The flag should be displayed in or near
form it shall be placed in the position of
Mr. McFARLAND. The substance of
every polling place on election days.
honor at the right of the congregation or
the act is changed to conform with
"(g) The flag should be displayed during
audience as they face the chancel or platform.
House Joint Resolution No. 359.
school days in or near every schoolhouse.
Any other fiag so displayed should be placed
Mr. McNARY. Would it require
"SEC. 3. That the flag, when carried in a
on the left of the congregation or audience
House action?
procession with another fiag or fiags, should
as they face the chancel or platform.
Mr. McFARLAND. It would require
be either on the marching right; that is, the
"(1) The flag should form a distinctive fea-
flag's own right, or, if there is a line of other
ture of the ceremony of unveiling a statue or
House action; yes.
flags, in front of the center of that line.
monument, but it should never be used as the
Mr. McNARY. How is the Senator
'(a) The flag should not be displayed on a
covering for the statue or monument.
going to get that?
float in a parade except from a staff, or as
"(m) The flag, when flown at half staff,
Mr. McFARLAND. It would require
provided in subsection (1).
should be first hoisted to the peak for an
very simple House action. The Senate
"(b) The flag should not be draped over
instant and then lowered to the half-staff
amendment does not make any change
the hood, top, sides, or back of a vehicle or
position. The flag should be again raised to
in the substance of the law. The
of a railroad train or a boat. When the flag
the peak before it is lowered for the day.
is displayed on a motorcar, the staff shall be
By 'half-staff' is meant lowering the flag to
amendment relates only to the matter
fixed firmly to the chassis or clamped to the
one-half the distance between the top and
which is set forth.
radiator cap.
bottom of the staff. Crepe streamers may be
Mr. McNARY. That is what I desired
"(c) No other flag or pennant should be
affixed to spear heads or flagstaffs in a parade
to understand. No change or modifica-
placed above or, if on the same level, to
only by order of the President of the United
tion is now proposed in the act; is that
the right of the flag of the United States
States.
correct?
of America, except during church services
"(n) When the flag is used to cover a
Mr. McFARLAND. That is correct.
conducted by naval chaplains at sea, when
casket it should be so placed that the union is
the church pennant may be flown above the
at the head and over the left shoulder. The
Mr. McNARY. Under that statement,
fiag during church services for the personnel
flag should not be lowered into the grave or
I have no objection.
of the Navy.
allowed to touch the ground.
The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there
"(d) The flag of the United States of Amer-
"SEC. 4. That no disrespect should be
objection to the consideration of the
ica, when it is displayed with another flag
shown to the flag of the United States of
joint resolution?
against a wall from crossed staffs, should be
America, the fiag should not be dipped to any
There being no objection, the Senate
on the right, the flag's own right, and its
person or thing. Regimental colors, State
staff should be in front of the staff of the
proceeded to consider the joint resolution
flags, and organization or institutional flags
other flag.
(H. J. Res. 359) to amend Public Law
are to be dipped as a mark of honor.
"(e) The flag of the United States of
"(a) The fiag should never be displayed
623, Seventy-seventh Congress, entitled
America should be at the center and at the
with the union down save as a signal of dire
"Joint resolution to codify and empha-
highest point of the group when a number of
distress.
size existing rules and customs pertain-
flags of States or localities or pennants of
"(b) The flag should never touch anything
ing to the display and use of the flag
societies are grouped and displayed from
beneath it, such as the ground, the floor,
of the United States of America," which
staffs.
water, or merchandise.
had been reported from the Committee
"(f) When flags of States. cities, or locali-
"(c) The flag should never be carried flat
on the Judiciary with amendments to
ties, or pennants of societies are flown on the
or horizontally, but always aloft and free.
same halyard with the flag of the United
strike out all after the enacting clause
"(d) The flag should never be used as
States, the latter should always be at the
drapery of any sort whatsoever, never fes-
and insert:
peak. When the fiags are flown from ad-
tooned, drawn back, nor up, in folds, but
That Public Law No. 623, approved
jacent staffs, the flag of the United States
always allowed to fall free. Bunting of blue,
June 22, 1942, entitled "Joint resolution to
should be hoisted first and lowered last. No
white, and red, always arranged with the
codify and emphasize existing rules and cus-
such fiag cr pennant may be placed above the
blue above, the white in the middle. and the
toms pertaining to the display and use of the
flag of the United States or to the right of the
red below, should be used for covering a
flag of the United States of America", be, and
flag of the United States.
speaker's desk, draping the front of a plat-
the same is hereby amended to read as fol-
"(g) When flags of two or more nations are
form, and for decoration in general.
lows:
displayed. they are to be flown from separate
"(e) The flag should never be fastened, dis-
"That the following codification of existing
staffs of the same height. The fiags should
played, used, or stored in such a manner
rules and customs pertaining to the display
be of approximately equal size. International
as will permit it to be easily torn, soiled,
and use of the flag of the United States cf
usage forbids the display of the flag of one
or damaged in any way.
America be, and it is hereby, established for
nation above that of another nation in time
(f) The flag should never be used as a
the use of such civilians or civilian groups or
of peace.
covering for a ceiling.
organizations as may not be required to con-
"(h) When the flag of the United States is
"(g) The fiag should never have placed
form with regulations promulgated by one
displayed from a staff projecting horizontally
upon it, nor on any part of it, nor attached
or more executive departments of the Gov-
or at an angle from the window sill, balcony,
to it any mark, insignia, letter, word, figure,
ernment of the United States.
or front of a building, the union of the flag
design, picture, or drawing of any nature.
"SEC. 2. (a) It is the universal custom to
should be placed at the peak of the staff
"(h) The flag should never be used as a
display the flag only from sunrise to sunset
unless the fiag is at half staff. When the
receptacle for receiving, holding, carrying,
on buildings and on stationary flagstaffs in
flag is suspended over a sidewalk from a rope
or delivering anything.
the open. However, the flag may be displayed
extending from a house to a pole at the edge
"(1) The flag should never be used for ad-
at night upon special occasions when it is
of the sidewalk, the flag should be hoisted
vertising purposes in any manner whatso-
desired to produce a patriotic effect.
out, union first, from the building.
ever. It should not be embroidered on such
"(b) The flag should be hoisted briskly and
"(i) When the flag is displayed otherwise
articles as cushions or handkerchiefs and
lowered ceremoniously.
than by being flown from a staff, it should
the like, printed or otherwise impressed on
"(c) The flag should not be displayed on
be displayed flat, whether indcors or out, or
paper napkins or boxes or anything that is
days when the weather is inclement.
so suspended that its folds fall as free as
designed for temporary use and discard; or
"(d) The fiag should be displayed on all
though the flag were staffed.
used as any portion of a costume or athletic
days when the weather permits. especially on
"(j) When the flag is displayed over the
uniform. Advertising signs should not be
New Year's Day, January 1; Inauguration Day,
middle of the street, it should be suspended
fastened to a staff or halyard from which the
January 20; Lincoln's Birthday, February 12;
vertically with the union to the north in an
flag is flown.
Washington's Birthday, February 22; Army
east and west street or to the east in a north
"(j) The flag, when it is in such condition
Day, April 6; Easter Sunday (variable):
and south street.
that it is no longer a fitting emblem for
Mother's Day, seco) a Sunday in May; Memo-
"(k) When used on a speaker's platform,
display, should be destroyed in a dignified
rial Day (half staff until noon), May 30; Flag
the flag. if displayed flat, should be displayed
way, preferably by burning.
Day, June 14: Independence Day, July 4;
above and behind the speaker. When dis-
"SEC. 5. That during the ceremony of hoist-
Labor Day, first Monday in September; Con-
played from a staff in a church or public
ing or lowering the flag or when the fiag is
stitution Day, September 17; Columbus Day,
auditorium, if it is displayed in the chancel
passing in a parade or in a review, all per-
October 12; Navy Day, October 27; Armistice
of a church, or on the speaker's platform in
sons present should face the fing. stand at
Day. November 11; Thanksgiving Day, fourth
a public auditorium, the fiag should occupy
attention, and salute. Those present in uni-
Thursday in November: Christmas Day, De-
the position of henor and be placed at the
form should render the military salute.
cember 25; such other days as may be pro-
clergyman's or speaker's right as he faces the
When not in uniform, men should remove
claimed by the President of the United
congregation or audience. Any other flag so
the headdress with the right hand holding
1942
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-SENATE
9559
It at the left shoulder. the hand being over
absent Senator. At this time I under-
War Department of the Stevens Hotel at
the heart. Men without hats should salute
stand that if the Senator at whose re-
in the same manner. Aliens should stand at
an announced price of $6,000,000.
attention. Women should salute by placing
quest I formerly objected were now pres-
There being no objection, the letter
the right hand over the heart. The salute to
ent the objection would be withdrawn;
was ordered to be printed in the RECORD,
the flag in the moving column should be
SO I have no objection to the present
as follows:
rendered at the moment the flag passes.
consideration of the bill.
DECEMBER 15, 1942.
"Sec. 6. That when the national anthem is
There being no objection, the Senate
The Honorable HENRY L. STIMSON,
played and the flag is not displayed. all pres-
proceeded to consider the bill (H. R. 6730)
The Secretary of War.
ent should stand and face toward the music.
to protect the public health by the
My DEAR MR. SECRETARY: My attention has
Those in uniform should salute at the first
prevention of certain practices leading
been called to the fact that the War Depart-
note of the anthem, retaining this position
ment has purchased the Stevens Hotel in
until the last note. All others should stand
to dental disorders; and to prevent the
Chicago at a cost of $6,000,000.
at attention, men removing the headdress.
circumvention of certain State or Terri-
For years this hotel has been in financial
When the flag is displayed, all present should
torial laws regulating the practice of
difficulty, and the president of the hotel cor-
face the flag and salute.
dentistry; which had been reported from
poration has announced that the purchase
"SEC. 7. That the pledge of allegiance to the
the Committee on Interstate Commerce,
price of $6,000,000 is regarded as being very
flag, *I pledge allegiance to the flag of the
with an amendment, on page 2, line 15,
satisfactory by the security holders.
United States of America and to the Republic
after the word "dentistry," to strike out
What concerns me. however, is the disposi-
for which it stands, one Nation indivisible,
tion of property such as this after the war.
with liberty and justice for all,' be rendered
the comma and the words "or any matter
Can it be the purpose of the War Department,
by standing with the right hand over the
advertising or soliciting orders for any
or the Government itself, to engage in the
heart. However, civilians will always show
denture so constructed or SO to be con-
hotel business?
full respect to the flag when the pledge is
structed."
My observation has been that the Federal
given by merely standing at attention, men
The PRESIDING OFFICER. The
Government has never operated successfully,
removing the headdress. Persons in uniform
question is on agreeing to the amend-
from a financial standpoint, a single activity
shall render the military salute.
ment of the committee.
of this character. In the program of resettle-
"SEC. 8. Any rule or custom pertaining to
The amendment was agreed to.
ment projects, vast losses have occurred, and
the display of the fiag of the United States
even now the loss in the operation of these
of America. set forth herein. may be altered,
The PRESIDING OFFICER. If there
projects above the income is $1,600,000 an-
modified, or repealed, or additional rules with
be no further amendment to be proposed,
nually. The same condition will result after
respect thereto may be prescribed, by the
the question is on the engrossment of the
the war if the Government undertakes to
Commander in Chief of the Army and Navy
amendment and the third reading of
operate hotels and similar activities.
of the United States, whenever he deems it
the bill.
It is difficult, and indeed it is rare, for the
to be appropriate or desirable; and any such
The amendment was ordered to be en-
Government to sell land and other property
alteration or additional rule shall be set forth
it purchases.
in a preclamation."
grossed, and the bill to be read a third
time.
It seems to me it would be far better to
pay a rental for such properties, and you al-
The PRESIDING OFFICER. The
The bill was read the third time and
ready have the power toicommandeer proper-
question is on agreeing to the committee
passed.
ties of this nature on a rental basis rather
amendment.
Mr. ANDREWS subsequently said:
than making direct purchase. In view of
The amendment was agreed to.
Mr. President, a few minutes ago the
the loss in expenses, is operated, and the
The PRESIDING OFFICER. If there
Senate passed House bill 6730 dealing
difficulties of disposing of such property after
be no further amendment to be proposed,
with the subject of dentistry. I should
the war, it certainly appears to me that rent-
the question is on the engrossment of
ing would be preferable.
like to have the statement I now make
the amendment and third reading of the
We all recognize the need of subordinating
inserted in the RECORD following the
every single activity to the needs of the Army
joint resolution.
passage of the bill, in order that the
and Navy at this time, but I do think that
The amendment was ordered to be en-
RECORD may show the basic reason why
no step other than absolutely essential should
grossed and the joint resolution to be
the bill was thought to be necessary
be taken by the Government which will place
read a third time.
under all the circumstances.
the Government in private business after the
The joint resolution was read the third
I read from the report of the com-
conclusion of the war, or force liquidation on
time and passed.
mittee:
a very large scale of such properties.
The title was amended so as to read:
I would thank you very much to give me
The Committee on Interstate Commerce
"Joint resolution to amend Public Law
an itemized statement of all purchases made
to whom was referred the bill (H. R. 6730)
by the War Departmentof hotels and build-
No. 623, approved June 22, 1942, entitled
to protect the public health by the preven-
ings of similar character, giving the cost to
'Joint resolution to codify and emphasize
tion of certain practices leading to dental
the Government, the appraised value, and
existing rules and customs pertaining to
disorders; and to preventathe circumvention
all other details.
the display and use of the flag of the
of certain State or territorial laws regulat-
Cordially yours,
United States of America."
ing the practice of dentistry, having con-
HARRY F. BYRD.
sidered the same, favorably thereon
PREVENTION OF PRACTICES LEADING TO
with amendments and recommended that the
NEW PARITY PRICE BASE-ARTICLE FROM
DENTAL DISORDERS
same be adopted.
THE DALLAS MORNING NEWS
Under existing law, the public policy cf
Mr. THOMAS of Oklahoma. Mr.
Mr. SHIPSTEAD. Mr. President, I
every State which has enacted health stat-
ask unanimous consent that the Senate
President, I ask unanimous consent to
utes described in the bill can be violated
proceed to the consideration of Calendar
have printed in the body of the RECORD
without remedy. Even where two or more
No. 1830. House bill 6730.
States are side by side and all have passed
as a part of my remains the leading edi-
The PRESIDING OFFICER. The bill
such laws, a violator lising in one State
torial, entitled "New Parity Price Base,"
will be stated by title for the information
escapes the penalty of his deeds in the neigh-
appearing in The Dallas Morning News of
of the Senate
boring State. This bill proposes to stop such
December 6, 1942.
transactions by making it a Federal offense
The CHIEF CLERK. A bill (H. R. 6730)
There being no objection, the editorial
to do in interstate transa what is pro-
to protect the public health by the pre-
hibited in intrastate transactions. This bill
was ordered to be printed in the RECORD,
vention of certain practices leading to
as follows:
does not change the rights or regulate the
dental disorders, and to prevent the cir-
acts of any citizen which are confined to his
NEW PARITY PRICE BASE
cumvention of certain State or Terri-
own State. It does not impose a new Fed-
Widespread dissatisfaction cver recent in-
torial' laws regulating the practice of
eral policy Oil any State.
adequate efforts of the Government to im-
dentistry.
Its aims is to prevent frustration or evasion
prove the farm situation doubtless motivated
of State public health laws.
The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there
Thursday's action by the House of Representa-
objection to the reques of the Senator
PURCHASE OF STEVENS HOTEL BY WAR
tives, directing the Department of Agriculture
to set up new parity bases which will include
from Minnesota for the present con-
DEPARTMENT
the farmer's labor costs. Though the latter
sideration of the bill?
Mr. BYRD. Mr. President, I ask
provision has the unalterable opposition of
Mr. McNARY. Mr. President, I wish
unanimous consent to have printed in the
the President. the House action is logical in
to make a statement regarding the bill.
body of the RECORD a letter I have written
the light of steadily rising farm wages, ac-
If I correctly identify the bill, it is one
to the Secretary of War, Hon. Henry L.
celerated by the decree a few days ago lifting
to which I objected at the last call of the
the ceiling much above what farmers can
Stimson, in which I asked for informa-
calendar. I did SO at the request of an
afford to pay without compensating returns
tion with regard to the purchase by the
for what they sell. That there was not a
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Mr. RIZLEY. But it would apply to
are suspended and that they get over-
are going to ask to raise the national
our secretaries?
time pay instead of compensatory time.
debt to $200,000,000,000. I am going to
Mr. RAMSPECK It applies only up
Mr. HARRIS of Virginia. Mr. Speak-
ask the gentlemant this question, Where
er, will the gentleman yield?
are you going to get the money?
to $2,900.
Mr. RIZLEY. But it applies to the
Mr. RAMSPECK I yield.
Mr. RAMSPECK I think that is a
secretaries and clerks in our offices.
Mr. HARRIS of Virginia. Are the cus-
very pertinent question. The gentleman
Mr. RAMSPECK.
That is correct.
todial employees of the post offices in-
from Pennsylvania has served a good
Mr. RIZLEY. It does include postal
cluded in this bill?
purpose by constantly repeating that
employees?
Mr. RAMSPECK Yes.
question. I do think I am as well
Mr. RAMSPECK.
Yes; it does include
Mr. HARRIS of Virginia. On an over-
qualified to answer lit as the gentleman
postal employees.
time basis of 10 percent?
is himself. I am duite sure he knows
Mr. RIZLEY. Can the gentleman tell
Mr. RAMSPECH I think on an over-
better where we are going to get it, if we
me approximately the number of em-
time basis, because they work on a weekly
are going to get it, than I do.
ployees who will be affected by this legis-
or hourly basis.
Mr. RICH. If I were going to get it, I
lation?
Mr. HARRIS of Virginia. The spirit
would get it, first, by trying to save on
Mr. RAMSPECK It affects all the
of this thing is that those employees who
Government expenses. Next year, if
employees of the Government, it affects
work overtime and are given compensa-
there is anything I may say to the Con-
2½ million people in one way or another.
tory time will now be given overtime, or
gress, I would say that it might be well
Mr. RIZLEY. The gentleman means
10 percent, insteadof compensatory time
worth while trying your best to econo-
that this bill provides an increase for ap-
off.
mize. That is the only way you are ever
proximately 2½ million Government em-
Mr. RAMSPECK That is right.
going to do it.
ployees?
Mr. HARRIS of Virginia. It includes
Mr. RAMSPECK. That is good advice.
Mr.
RAMSPECK.
No; I would not say
all field employees as well as those in
The SPEAKER. The question is on
that, because sometare going to take a
Washington?
agreeing to the resolution.
decrease. Some have been getting over-
Mr. RAMSPECK
That is correct.
The resolution was agreed to, and a
time pay on salaries of seven, eight, and
Mr.
HARNESS.
Will the gentleman
motion to reconsider was laid on the
nine thousand dollars. We are going to
yield?
table.
cut that out.
Mr. RAMSPECK I yield to the
EXTENSION OF REMARKS
Mr. RIZLEY. Can the gentleman tell
gentleman from Indiana.
me approximately the number of em-
Mr. HARNESS. What effect does this
Mr. WOODRUFF of Michigan. Mr.
ployees who will receive overtime pay
bill have on an employee whose salary is
Speaker, I ask unanimous consent to ex-
tend my own remarks the RECORD and
under this legislation if we pass it today?
$5,000 or more?
to include an editorial
Mr. RAMSPECK. The gentleman
Mr.
RAMSPECK.
He does not get any
The SPEAKER. Is there objection to
means who have not received it hereto-
increase.
fore?
Mr.
HARNESS.
The employee who
the request of the gentleman from Mich-
Mr. RIZLEY. Yes who have not here-
gets $2,900 a year receives a 10-percent
igan [Mr. WOODRUFF].
increase if he is not on the overtime
There was no objection
tofore received it, but who will be affected
and will in the future receive overtime
basis?
DISPLAY AND USE OF THE FLAG OF THE
pay.
Mr. RAMSPECK.
Yes.
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Mr. RAMSPECK. Fifty-two percent
Mr.
HARNESS.
Suppose he gets
Mr. HOBBS. Mr. Speaker, I ask unan-
of the employees have been receiving
$3,000?
imous consent to take from the Speaker's
overtime pay up to November 30. This
Mr.
RAMSPECK.
He will get an in-
desk House Joint Resolution 359, to
brings the other percent under the
crease on the first $2,900.
amend Public Law 623, Seventy-seventh
same provision, with the exception that
Mr. HARNESS. Suppose he gets
Congress, entitled "Joint resolution to
those like rural letter carriers and cer-
$3,900?
codify and emphasize existing rules and
tain other employees, including em-
Mr. RAMSPECK. He will get an in-
customs pertaining to the display and
ployees in the offices of Members and in
crease on the first $2,900.
use of the flag of the United States of
the Capitol generalls-except those un-
Mr. HARNESS. But if, he receives
America," with Senate amendment
der the Classification Act-who do not
$5,000 he does not get any increase at all?
thereto and concur in the Senate amend-
work on a weekly or hourly basis will get
Mr. RAMSPECK That is right.
ment.
a 10-percent increase in their pay up to
Mr. HARNESS. He does not even get
The Clerk read the title of the joint
$2,900. Just how many of that 42 per-
an increase on the first $2,900?
resolution.
cent are going to the 10-percent in-
Mr. RAMSPECK. No.
The Clerk read the Senate amendment
crease and how many are going to get
Mr. STEFAN. Will the gentleman
as follows:
overtime, I cannot tell the gentleman.
yield?
Mr. RIZLEY. I am sure the able
Mr. RAMSPECK. I yield to the gen-
Strike out all after the enacting clause and
insert:
chairman of the committee can tell me
tleman from Nebraska.
"That Public Law No. 623. approved
the approximate amount in dollars and
Mr. STEFAN. This is merely a stop-
June 22, 1942. entitled "Joint resolution to
cents this legislationswill cost the Gov-
gap and the legislation will expire in
codify and emphasize existing rules and cus-
ernment.
April 1943?
toms pertaining to the display and use of
Mr. RAMSPECK. I do not believe I
Mr. RAMSPECK.
That is correct.
the flag of the United States of America.' be,
have those figures with me. I should say
Mr. STEFAN. The gentleman and the
and the same is hereby, amended 10 read as
it would cost somewhere around $250,-
Civil Service Committee anticipate legis-
follows:
000,000 on an annual basis. This bill,
lation when the new Congress convenes?
"That the following codification of exist-
however, is for a 4 months' period only.
Mr. RAMSPECK. That is correct.
ing rules and customs pertaining to the dis-
Mr. PRIEST. Mr Speaker, will the
Mr. RICH. Will the gentleman yield?
play and use of the flag of the United States
of America be, and it is hereby. established
gentleman yield?
Mr. RAMSPECK. I yield to the gen-
for the use of such civilians or civilian groups
Mr. RAMSPECK. I yield.
tleman.
or organizations as may not be required to
Mr. PRIEST. In connection with the
Mr. RICH. This is perhaps the last
conform with regulations promulgated by
pay increase for postal employees, does
time I will ask this question. The gen-
one or more executive departments of the
Government of the United States.
this bill provide 10-percent payment on
tleman says it is going to cost $250,000,-
overtime for those employees who are
000 annually to put this into effect?
'SEC. 2. (a) It is the universal custom to
now receiving compensatory time?
Mr. RAMSPECK. Yes.
display the flag only from sunrise to sunset
There are certain groups of postal em-
Mr. RICH. I have asked practically
on buildings and on stationary fingstaffs in
the open. However, the flag may be displayed
ployees who work overtime but on a
every chairman of every committee in
at night upon special occasions when it is
compensatory-time basis, rather than a
the House of Representatives the ques-
desired to produce a patriotic effect.
monetary payment. Would this bill ap-
tion, noting the fact that on December 11
"'(b) The fiag should be hoisted briskly
ply to that group?
the national debt was $105,563,000,000
and lowered ceremoniously.
Mr. RAMSPECK It is my under-
and that in February, or by February,
"'(c) The flag should not be displayed on
standing that Saturday half holidays
Secretary Morgenthat states that they
days when the weather is inclement.
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"(d) The flag should be displayed on all
"(j) When the flag is displayed over the
Advertising signs should not be fastened to 2
days when the weather permits, especially
middle of the street, It should be suspended
staff or halyard from which the flag is flown.
on New Year's Day, January 1; Inauguration
vertically with the union to the north in
(1) The flag. when it is in such condition
Day, January 20; Lincoln's Birthday, Febru-
an east and wast street Gr to the east In a
that it is no longer a fitting emblem for d.s-
ary 12; Washington's Birthday, February
north and south street.
play, should be destroyed in a dignified way,
22; Army Day, April 6; Easter Sunday (var-
'(k) When used on a speaker's platform,
preferably by burning.
iable): Mother's Day, second Sunday in May;
the flag, if displayed fiat, should be displayed
'SEC. 5. That during the ceremony of
Memorial Day (half staff until noon). May
above and behind the speaker. When dis-
hoisting or lowering the flag or when the flag
30; Flag Day, June 14; Independence Day,
played from a staff in a church or public
is passing in a parade or in a review. all per-
July 4: Labor Day. first Monday in Septem-
auditorium, if it is displayed in the chancel
sons present should face the flag, stand at at-
ber: Constitution Day, September 17; Cc-
of a church. or on the speaker's platform in
tention, and salute. Those present In uni-
lumbus Day, October 12; Navy Day, October
a public auditorium, the flag should occupy
form should render the military salute.
27; Armistice Day. November 11: Thanksgiv-
the position of honor and be placed at the
When not in uniform, men should remove
ing Day. fourth Thursday in November;
clergyman's or speaker's right as he faces the
the headdress with the right hand holding it
Chrisimas Day, December 25; such other days
congregation or audience. Any other flag
at the left shoulder, the hand being over the
as may be proclaimed by the President of the
so displayed in the chancel or on the plat-
heart. Men without hats should salute in the
United States; the birthdays of States (dates
form should be placed at the clergyman's or
same manner. Aliens should stand at atten-
of admission): and on State holidays.
speaker's left as he faces the congregation
tion. Women should salute by placing the
(e) The fing should be displayed daily,
or audience. But when the flag is displayed
right hand over the heart. The salute to the
weather permitting. on or near the main ad-
from a staff in a church or public auditorium
flag in the moving column should be ren-
ministration building of every public institu-
elsewhere than in the chancel or on the plat-
dered at the moment the flag passes.
tion.
form it shall he placed in the position of honer
'SEC. 6. That when the national anthem Is
(f) The flag should be displayed in or
at the right of the congregation or audience
played and the flag is not displayed. all pres-
near every polling place on election days.
as they face the chancel or platform. Any
ent should stand and face toward the music.
''(g) The flag should be displayed during
other flag so displayed should be placed on
Those in uniform should salute at the first
school days in or near every schoolhouse.
the left of the congregation or audience as
note of the anthem. retaining this position
'SEC. 3. That the flag. when carried in a
they face the chancel or platform.
until the last note. All others should stand
procession with another flag or flags, should
""(1) The fiag should form a distinctive
at attention, men removing the headdress.
be either on the marching right; that is, the
feature of the ceremony of unveiling a statue
When the flag is displayed all present should
flag's own right, or, if there is a line of other
or monument, but it should never be used as
face the flag and salute.
flags, in front of the center of that line.
the covering for the statue or monument.
'SEC. 7. That the pledge of allegiance to
'(a) The flag should not be displayed on a
"(m) The flag, when flown at half staff,
the flag, "I pledge allegiance to the fiag of the
float in a parade except from a staff, or as
should be first hoisted to the peak for an
United States of America and to the Republic
provided in subsection (i).
instant and then lowered to the half-staff
for which it stands, one Nation indivisible,
"`(b) The flag should not be draped over
position. The fiag should be again raised to
with liberty and justice for all," be rendered
the hood, top, sides, or back of a vehicle or
the peak before it is lowered for the day.
by standing with the right hand over the
of a railroad train or a boat. When the flag
By "half staff" is meant lowering the fiag
heart. However, civilians will always show
is displayed on a motorcar, the staff shall be
to one-half the distance between the top and
full respect to the flag when the pledge Is
fixed firmly to the chassis or clamped to the
bottem of the staff. Crepe streamers may
given by merely standing at attention, men
radiator cap.
be affixed to spear heads or flagstaffs in a
removing the headdress. Persons in uniform
(c) No other flag or pennant should be
parade only by order of the President of the
shall render the military salute.
placed above or, If on the same level, to the
United States.
" 'SEC. 8. Any rule or custom pertaining to
right of the flag of the United States of
'(n) When the fiag is used to cover a cas-
the display of the fiag of the United States
America, except during church services con-
ket, it should be so placed that the union is
of America, set forth herein. may be altered,
ducted by naval chaplains at sea, when the
at the head and over the left shoulder. The
modified. or repealed, or additional rules with
church pennant may be flown above the flag
flag should not be lowered into the grave or
respect thereto may be prescribed. by the
during church services for the personnel of
allowed to touch the ground.
Commander in Chief of the Army and Navy
the Navy.
'SEC. 4. That no disrespect should be
of the United States, whenever he deems it
"'(d) The flag of the United States of
shown to the flag of the United States of
to be appropriate or desirable; and any such
America, when it Is displayed with another
America, the flag should not be dipped to
alteration or additional rule shall be set forth
flag against a wall from crossed staffs, should
any person or thing. Regimental colors,
in a proclamation."
be on the right, the flag's own right, and its
State flags, and organization or institutional
staff should be in front of the staff of the
flags are to be dipped as a mark of honor.
The SPEAKER. Is there objection to
other flag.
(a) The flag should never be displayed
the request of the gentleman from Ala-
"'(e) The flag of the United States of
with the union down save as a signal of
bama [Mr. HOBBS]?
America should be at the center and at the
dire distress.
Mr. MARTIN of Massachusetts. Mr.
highest point of the group when a number of
(b) The flag should never touch anything
Speaker, reserving the right to object, I
flags of States or localities or pennants of so-
beneath It, such as the ground, the floor,
understand this involves no change in
cietles are grouped and displayed from, staffs.
water, or merchandise.
the law itself?
"'(f) When flags of States, cities, or locall-
(c) The flag should never be carried flat
Mr. HOBBS. No change whatever. It
ties, or pennants of societies are flown on the
or horizontally. but always aloft and free.
same halyard with the flag of the United
"'(d) The flag should never be used as
simply puts the original act in its
States, the latter should always be at the
drapery of any sort whatsoever, never fes-
amended form, as the Public Printer de-
peak. When the flags are flown from adja-
tooned, drawn back, nor up, in folds, but
sires it and as the Joint Committee on
cent staffs, the flag of the United States
always allowed to fall free. Bunting of blue,
Printing must have it for printing under
should be hoisted first and lowered last. No
white, and red, always arranged with the
the rule. I am greatly indebted to Mr.
such flag or pennant may be placed above the
blue above, the white in the middle, and the
Ansel Wold for calling this necessity to
flag of the United States or to the right of
red below, should be used for covering a
my attention, and to the Senate com-
the flag of the United States.
speaker's desk, draping the front of a plat-
mittee and the Senate for making the
""(G) When flags of two or more nations
form, and for decoration In general.
are displayed. they are to be flown from sepa-
(e) The flag should never be fastened,
bill comply therewith.
rate staffs of the same height. The flags
displayed, used, or stored in such a manner as
Mr. SMITH of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, re-
should be of approximately equal size. Inter-
will permit it to be easily torn, soiled, or
serving the right to object, has there
national usage forbids the display of the flag
damaged in any way.
been an explanation made of this bill
of one nation above that of another nation
''(f) The flag should never be used as a
before?
in time of peace.
covering for a ceiling.
Mr. HOBES. Yes, sir; when it passed
"'(h) When the flag of the United States
"'(g) The flag should never have placed
the House. The only thing in the world
is displayed from a staff projecting hori-
upon it, nor on any part of it, nor attached
this does is to make two substantive
zontally or at an angle from the window sill.
to it any mark, insignia, letter, word. figure,
design, picture, or drawing of any nature.
amendments and several clerical
balcony, or front of a building, the union of
the flag should be placed at the penk of the
(h) The flag should never be used as a
amendments that correct verbiage or
staff unless the flag is at half staff. When
receptacle for receiving, holding, carrying, or
other mistakes. For instance, instead of
the flag is suspended over a sidewalk from
delivering anything.
using the term "hauling" the flag down,
a rope extending from a house to a pole at
(i) The fiag should never be used for ad-
we substitute the word "lowering," and
the edge of the sidewalk, the flag should be
vertising purposes in any manner whatsoever.
SO on. This is a nonpenal act. These
hoisted out, union first. from the building.
It should not be embroidered on such articles
amendments were fully explained at the
'(1) When the flag is displayed otherwise
as cushions or handkerchiefs and the like,
than by being flown from a staff, it should
printed or otherwise Impressed on paper nap-
time the bill passed the House, and there
be displayed fiat, whether Indoors or out, or
kins or boxes or anything that is designed for
has been no substantial change whatso-
50 suspenried that its folds fall as free as
temporary use and discard; or used as any
ever in the bill as amended in the Sen-
though the flag were staffed.
portion of a costume or athletic uniform.
ate. It was simply amended by setting
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H. R. 1646. An act for the relief of George
H. R. 7167. An actofor the relief of Elmore
out the law at length with the amend-
ments incorporated therein, rather than
Gels, and the administrator of the estate of
Lee Lane;
Joseph Glaser, deceased;
H. R. 7168. An actifor the relief of Grover
the way we did it.
H. R. 2894. An act or the relief of Mrs.
C. Wedgwood;
The SPEAKER. Is there objection to
William Butak, Dorothy Clyde, Mrs. Albert
H. R. 7185. An act for the relief of Mrs.
the request of the gentleman from Ala-
Westcott, Mrs. Albert Meyer, Florence John-
James Q. Mattox;
bama [Mr. HOEBS]?
son, Marie Grill, Mrs. Leo Maloney, Marian
H. R. 7247. An act for the relief of Silas
McDonald, Mrs. Edward Beier, Mrs. E. L. Bly,
Frankel;
There was no objection.
Mrs. Lucien Miller, Los Kehnl, Reka Berg,
H. R. 7288. An actito relieve certain em-
The Senate amendment was agreed to.
A motion to reconsider was laid on
Mrs. Ollis Klicker, Wilma Vogler, and Mary
ployees of the Veterans' Administration from
financial liability fo certain overpayments
Chisholm;
the table.
H. R. 2970. An act for the relief of Hyram
and allow such thereforefor as is necessary
in the accounts of certain disbursing officers;
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES AUTHORIZED
Colweil;
TO MAKE INVESTIGATIONS
H. R. 2973. An act for the relief of George
H. R. 7316. An act for the relief of Dr. J M.
Scott and Mrs. J. M. Scott;
O. Hanford;
Mr. McCORMACH. Mr. Speaker, I
H. R. 7333. An act for the relief of Arkansas
H. R. 4029. An act for the relief of Cath-
ask unanimous consent that notwith-
Gazette, Hope Star, the Hope Journal, Ar-
erine Barrett;
kansas Democrat Co.
standing the sine die adjournment of the
H.R. 4741. An act for the relief of the Mid-
H. R. 7357. An act for the relief of Made-
House, special and standing Committees
west Oil Co.;
line Fiori;
of the House authorized to make investi-
R. 4898. An act for the relief of Bothilda
H. R. 7518. An act for the relief of Bernice
gations may file their reports with the
Stender;
H.R. 4918. An act for the relief of Anna J.
Pyke, Arthur P. Fenton, Carl E. Moore, and
Speaker not later than noon, January 3,
Clifford W. Pollock;
1943, for printing as public documents.
Krogoll;
H.R. 5154. An act for the relief of the
H. R. 7522. An act to amend the District of
The SPEAKER. Is there objection to
Columbia Appropriation Act, 1943, so as to
estate of Elmer White;
the request of the gentleman from Massa-
authorize the use of Bublic-school buildings
H.R. 5157. An act to reimburse F. E. Wester
in the District of Columbia as and for day
chusetts?
for labor and material used in the emergency
There was no objection.
construction of buildings and utilities at
nurseries and nurseryeschools, .and for other
Civilian Conservation Coros Camp Escanaba;
purposes;
AUTHORIZING THE CLERK TO RECEIVE
H.h. 5175. An act for the relief of Edward
H. R. 7587. An act for the relief of Etta A.
MESSAGES FROM THE SENATE
Thompson, Marion E. Graham, Ruth Irene
Workman;
H. R. 5274. An act for the relief of Michael
Morgan, and Alice K. Weber;
Mr. McCORMACK Mr. Speaker, I
H.R. 7633. An act to increase the pay and
ask unanimous consent that notwith-
Leo Fitzpatrick;
standing the sine die djournments of the
H. R. 5409. An act for the relief of Gwendo-
allowances of the Army Nurse Corps, and for
lyn Anne Olhava and Anthony L. Olhava;
other purposes;
House the Clerk be uthorized to receive
H. R. 5486. An act to provide for means of
H. R. 7649. An act for the relief of Ralph
messages from the Senate.
egress for buildings in the District of Colum-
B. Randall, rural rehabilitation supervisor,
The SPEAKER. Is there objection to
Farm Security Administration, Visalia, Calif.;
bia, and for other purposes;
the request of the gentleman from Massa-
H. R. 5649. An act for the relief of Alice
H. R. 7650. An act forthe relief of Col. Leo
chusetts?
Comas, Robert Comas, and Frances Williams;
A. Luttringer, United States property and dis-
H. R. 5812. An act for the relief of William
bursing officer for Pennsylvania;
There was no objection.
H. R. 7651. An act for The relief of William F.
E. Averitt:
GENERAL EXTENSION OF REMARKS
H. R. 6095. An act for therelief of the estate
Perkins, rural rehabilitation supervisor, Farm
Security Administration Pinal County, Ariz.;
Mr. McCORMACH. Mr. Speaker, I
of Mrs. H. L. Smith, deceased;
ask unanimous consent that all Mem-
H. R. 6285. An act for the relief of Clarence
E. R. 7652. An act the relief of Warren
bers of the House shall have the privi-
A. Houser and his wife, Mrs. Jewel Houser:
M. Engstrand, grant supervisor, Farm Security
lege, for 5 calendar days after the ad-
H.R. 6366. An act for be relief of Alex
Administration, Bakersfield, Calif.;
H. R. 7653. An act forsthe relief of Ensign
journment sine die, 0 extend and revise
Lawson;
their own remarks in the CONCRESSIONAL
H.R. 6370. An act for he relief of Mrs.
Donald L. Grunsky;
RECORD on more than one subject, if they
Ching Shee (Ching Toy Wun);
H. 7705. An act for the relief of James
H.R. 6489. An act or the relief of I. Arthur
E. Savage;
SO desire, and may llso include therein
R. 7781. An act to define the real prop-
Kramer;
such short quotations as. may be neces-
H.R. 6510. An act for the relief of L. H.
erty exempt from taxation in the District of
sary to explain or complete such exten-
Miller;
Columbia;
sion of remarks; but this order shall not
H.R. 6520. An act for the relief of Jane A.
H. 7844. An act to amend sections 3, 4,
apply to any subjectimatter which may
5, and 6 of the act approved March 7, 1942
Thornton;
have occurred or to any speech deliv-
H.R. 6569. An act for the relief of William
(Public Law 490, 77th Cong.), providing for
ered subsequent to the adjournment of
M. Miller;
continuing pay and allowances of certain
Congress.
H.R. 6653. An act for the relief of William
missing persons; and
H. J. Res. 365. Joint resolution to amend the
The SPEAKER. Is there objection to
R. Ivey;
H. R. 6677. An act for the relief of Ronald
Revenue Act of 1942.
the request of the gentleman from Mas-
sachusetts
Leroy Chen;
The Speaker announced his signature
H. R. 6595. An act for the relief of Mrs.
There was no objection.
to an enrolled bill and a joint resolution
Esther Mann;
H. R. 6749. An act for the relief of Mrs.
of the Senate of the ollowing titles:
EXTENSION OF REMARKS
Bessie Schakett;
S. 2528. An act to provide for the settle-
Mr. HARNESS. Mr. Speaker, I ask
H. R. 6771. An act for the relief of Lillian
ment of certain claims the Government of
unanimous consent to extend my own
J. Delavergne and Myrla Belavergne;
the United States on behalf of American na-
remarks in the RECORD and include
H. R. 6780. An act for the relief of J. M.
tionals against the Government of Mexico;
therein a short poem
Jesse;
and
The SPEAKER. Is there objection
H.R. 6839. A act relating to the appoint-
S. J. Res. 140. Joint
resolution
granting
to the request of the gentleman from
ment and retirement in the Naval and Marine
permission to Hugh Cumming, Surgeon
Indiana?
Corps Reserve of persons with physical dis-
General (retired) of the United States Pub-
abilities, and for other purposes;
lic Health Service, to accept certain decora-
There was no objection.
H. R. 6863. An act for the relief of Thomas
tions bestowed upon him by the Republics of
ENROLLED BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTION
W. Dowd;
Colombia, Haiti, and Chile.
SIGNED
H.R. 6873. An act for the relief of Maude
ADJOURNMENT
Mr. KIRWAN, from the Committee on
Leach;
Enrolled Bills, reported that that com-
H.R. 6923. An act for the relief of Mrs.
Mr. ROGERS of Oklahoma. Mr.
mittee had examined and found truly en-
Ada F. Ogle;
Speaker; I move that the House do now
H. R. 6924. An act for the relief of Joseph
adjourn.
rolled bills and a joint resolution of the
F. Gordon;
The motion was agreed to; accordingly
House of the following titles, which were
H. R. 7012. An act for the relief of Litch-
(at 3 o'clock and 8 minutes p. m.) the
thereupon signed by the Speaker:
field Bros., Aurora, N. C.;
H. R. 7035. An act for therelief of Mr. Gar-
House adjourned until tomorrow, Wed-
H.R. 194. An act for the relief of the Up-
land Gailey, of Baldwin, Ga, and Mrs. Clara
nesday, December 10, 942, at 12 c'clock
ham Telephone & Electric Co., Upham, N.
Mae Gailey, of Baldwin, Ga.
noon.
Dak.;
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY OF
67 Stat. 142
S. 694
Introduced and referred to the Senate Committee
on the Judiciary
604
Reported with amendments (S Rept. 83-258)
attached
Objected to
5296
Amended and passed Senate
5799
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary
5936
Committee discharged; amended; passed House
6434
Senate concurs with House amendment
7280
Examined, signed, and presented to the President June 26, 1953
Approved July 9, 1953
Ch.
181 LAWS OF 83RD CONGRESS-1ST SESSION
July 8
Pub. 105
bursement of public agencies for the cost of rehabilitating or repair-
ing public airports damaged by Federal agencies, shall remain
available until expended.
Approved July 8, 1953.
LYLE SNADER-CLERK AND SERGEANT AT
ARMS-HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
CHAPTER 182-PUBLIC LAW 106
[H. J. Res. 292]
Joint Resolution authorizing Lyle O. Snader temporarily to serve concur-
rently as Clerk and Sergeant at Arms of the House of Representa-
tives.
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United
States of America in Congress assembled, That:
Lyle 0. Snader, of the State of Illinois, be, and he is hereby, au-
thorized, notwithstanding the provisions of any other law, to serve
concurrently as Clerk and Sergeant at Arms of the House of Repre-
sentatives until another person is chosen by the House of Represen-
tatives to be and duly qualifies as Sergeant at Arms; and while the
said Lyle O. Snader is so serving the compensation received by him
as Clerk of the House of Representatives shall be in full discharge
for any services rendered by him to the House of Representatives
during:such period of concurrent service.
Approved July 9, 1953.
FLAGS OF INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS OR
OTHER NATIONS-DISPLAY
See Legislative History, P. 1850
CHAPTER 183-PUBLIC LAW 107
[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.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United
States of America in Congress assembled, That:
Section 3 (c) of the joint resolution entitled "Joint resolution to
codify and emphasize existing rules and customs pertaining to the
display and use of the flag of the United States of America", ap-
proved June 22, 1942, as amended (36 U.S.C., sec. 175 (c)),7 is
amended by adding at the end thereof the following new sentence:
"No person shall display the flag of the United Nations or any
other national or international flag equal, above, or in a position of
superior prominence or honor to, or in place of, the flag of the United
States at any place within the United States or any Territory or
possession thereof: Provided, That nothing in this section shall
7. 36 U.S.C.A. $ 175(c).
174
make unlawful the continuance of the practice heretofore followed
of displaying the flag of the United Nations in a position of superior
prominence or honor, and other national flags in positions of equal
prominence or honor, with that of the flag of the United States at
the headquarters of the United Nations."
Approved July 9, 1953.
COMMISSION ON GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS—
ESTABLISHMENT
See Legislative History, p. 1852
CHAPTER 184-PUBLIC LAW 108
[S. 106]
An Act for the establishment of a Commission on Governmental Operations.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United
States of America in Congress assembled, That:
DECLARATION OF POLICY
Section 1. It is hereby declared to be the policy of Congress to
promote economy, efficiency, and improved service in the transac-
tion of the public business in the departments, bureaus, agencies,
boards, commissions, offices, independent establishments, and in-
strumentalities of the executive branch of the Government by-
(1) recommending methods and procedures for reducing
expenditures to the lowest amount consistent with the efficient
performance of essential services, activities, and functions;
(2) eliminating duplication and overlapping of services,
activities, and functions;
(3) consolidating services, activities, and functions of a
similar nature;
(4) abolishing services, activities, and functions not neces-
sary to the efficient conduct of government;
(5) eliminating nonessential services, functions, and activi-
ties which are competitive with private enterprise;
(6) defining responsibilities of officials; and
(7) relocating agencies now responsible directly to the Presi-
dent in departments or other agencies.
ESTABLISHMENT OF THE COMMISSION ON ORGANIZATION
OF THE EXECUTIVE BRANCH
Sec. 2. (a) For the purpose of carrying out the policy set forth
in section 1 of this Act, there is hereby established a commission to
be known as the Commission on Organization of the Executive
Branch of the Government (in this Act referred to as the "Commis-
sion").
(b) Service of an individual as a member of the Commission or
employment of an individual by the Commission as an attorney or
expert in any business or professional field, on a part-time or full-
time basis, with or without compensation, shall not be considered as
175
604
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD - SENATE
January 29
ing made and why they were being
By Mr. McCARTHY (for himself, Mr.
from the various committees of the
McCLELLAN, Mr. HOEY, Mr. MUNDT,
Senate.
approved.
Mrs. SMITH of Maine, Mr. DWORSHAK,
Mr. ELLENDER. I wonder if the Com-
Mr. JENNER. I do not recall the Sen-
Mr. HUMPHREY, Mr. BUTLER of Mary-
mittee on Rules and Administration
ator from Louisiana asking that a rec-
land, and Mr. POTTER)
would be willing to make available to all
ord be made. I recall the Senator from
S. 690. A bill to amend the Federal Prop-
Senators desiring it such evidence, or
Louisiana saying that he would look
erty and Administrative Services Act of 1949,
upon such requests with a very jaundiced
as amended, to authorize the Administrator
such justifications, as were made or pre-
of General Services to enter into lease-
sented by those asking for the various
eye.
Mr. ELLENDER. I said I would like
purchase agreements to provide for the lease
amounts involved.
to the United States of real property and
Mr. JENNER. The committee did not
to see something specific in justification
structures for terms of more than 8 years but
have made a transcript or a record of
of the requests.
not in excess of 25 years and for acquisition
the hearings, but I, or any other mem-
Mr. JENNER. I-have been a member
of title to such properties and structures by
ber of the committee, will be glad to give
of the Committee on Rules and Adminis-
the United States at or before the expiration
the Senator all the information that is
tration as long as I have been a Mem-
of the lease terms, and for other purposes;
ber of the Senate. I have served under
to the Committee on Government Operations.
available. All members of the commit-
the chairmanship of the Senator from
By Mr. McCARTHY (for himself, Mr.
tee vere present on each occasion, with
McCLELLAN, Mr. HOEY, Mr. MUNDT,
the exception of the Senator from Mis-
Arizona [Mr. HAYDEN] and the Senator
Mrs. SMITH of Maine, Mr. DWORSHAK,
souri [Mr. HENNINGS], who was absent
from Iowa [Mr. GILLETTE]. The Senator
Mr. HUMPHREY, Mr. BUTLER of Mary-
from Arizona [Mr. HAYDEN] is now on
land, Mr. POTTER, and Mr. KENNEDY):
yesterday.
Mr. ELLENDER. I am particularly
the floor.
S. 691. A bill to amend the Federal Prop-
anxious to ascertain the justification for
There has never been a record made
erty and Administrative Services Act of 1949,
the so-called McCarthy resolution, which
of the hearings. We request Senators
as amended, to authorize the decentraliza-
to come before the committee with their
tion of certain Government personnel, and
I understand has been reported this
for other purposes; to the Committee on
recommendations for their respective
morning.
Government Operations.
Mr. JENNER. Yes; it has been re-
budgets-how much is to be spent for
By Mr. IVES (for himself, Mr. HUM-
personnel, telegraphic expense, traveling
PHREY, Mr. DUFF. Mr. DOUGLAS, Mr.
ported.
expense, and so forth.
HENDRICKSON, Mr. GREEN, Mr.
Mr. ELLENDER. That calls for an
Mr. ELLENDER. Does not the com-
LANGER, Mr. KENNEDY, Mr. MARTIN,
expenditure of about $200,000, does it
mittee also require information as to
Mr. KILGORE, Mr. PURTELL, Mr. LEH-
not?
what subjects will be investigated?
MAN, Mr. SALTONSTALL, Mr. MAGNU-
Mr. JENNER. Yes.
SON, Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. Mr.
Mr. ELLENDER. I understand that
Mr. JENNER. That is correct.
MURRAY, Mr. TOBEY, Mr. PASTORE,
another resolution has been reported
Mr. ELLENDER. Can Senators obtain
and Mr. MORSE)
calling for $150,000, for the purpose of
for their own information a résumé of
S. 692. A bill to prohibit discrimination in
enabling the Committee on the Judiciary
what was stated and the reasons assigned
employment because of race, color, religion,
for the various amounts requested? Can
national origin, or ancestry; to the Commit-
to continue its investigation of commu-
the Senator provide that?
tee on Labor and Public Welfare.
nism.
Mr. JENNER. As I have said, there
(See the remarks of Mr. IVES when he in-
Mr. JENNER. That is correct. It has
troduced the above bill, which appear under
been reported.
is no stenographic record, but I shall be
a separate heading.)
Mr. ELLENDER. I understand fur-
glad to go over these requests with the
By Mr. MARTIN:
ther that the resolution provides for an
Senator from Louisiana. The Senator
S. 693. A bill to provide for the naturali-
investigation of communism in schools
from Arizona [Mr. HAYDEN] is present,
zation of persons serving in the Armed Forces
and colleges, and of other aspects of
as are other members of the committee.
of the United States after June 24, 1950; and
I am sure that all of us would be glad
S. 694. A bill to prohibit the display of
communism.
to give the Senator the benefit of all
flags of international organizations or other
Mr. JENNER. It does not cover those
phases. It does continue the Subcom-
the information we have.
nations in equal or superior prominence or
honor to the fiag of the United States except
mittee on Internal Security of the Com-
Mr. ELLENDER. If possible, I should
under specified circumstances, and for other
mittee on the Judiciary.
like to have such information before the
purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Mr. ELLENDER. Was any presenta-
resolutions are taken up tomorrow. It
By Mr. CASE:
tion or specific indication made as to the
may well be that I shall have no objec-
S. 695. A bill to provide for the acquisition
subjects that would be investigated by,
tion, but I should like to have the infor-
of lands by the United States required for
the reservoir created by the construction of
for example, the permanent Subcom-
mation, so that the resolutions may be
Oahe Dam on the Missouri River and for re-
mittee on Investigation of the Govern-
presented to the Senate in an orderly
habilitation of the Indians of the Cheyenne
ment Operations Committee of which
way. I just want to have all the infor-
River Sioux Reservation, S. Dak., and for
the Senator from Wisconsin [Mr. Mc-
mation on hand, so that the Senate may
other purposes; and
CARTHY] is chairman?
make a considered and well-founded de-
S. 696. A bill to authorize and direct the
Mr. JENNER. Yes. The Senator
cision. I want to be sure that each of
Secretary of the Interior to permit Mrs. Mag-
from Wisconsin and the chief clerk of his
gie Snowie to occupy and reside on Maggie
these expenditures is needed.
committee appeared before the Commit-
Fraction Lode Claim; to the Committee on
tee on Rules and Administration and
Mr. JENNER. I shall be glad to give
Interior and Insular Affairs.
presented their entire program. At that
the Senator all the information in my
By Mr. CASE (for himself and Mr.
time several Senators asked questions
possession.
NEELY) :
concerning the program, and the resolu-
S. 697. A bill to provide for a Delegate from
tion was unanimously reported.
the District of Columbia to the House of
BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS
Representatives; to the Committee on the
Mr. ELLENDER. Is there any evi-
INTRODUCED
District of Columbia.
dence in the form of a written record?
Mr. JENNER. No. The committee
Bills and joint resolutions were intro-
(See the remarks of Mr. CASE when he in-
did not have a transcript made. It has
duced, read the first time, and, by unani-
troduced the above bill, which appear under
not been customary to have transcripts
mous consent, the second time, and re-
a separate heading.)
By Mr. TAFT:
made of such proceedings.
ferred as follows:
S. 698. A bill for the relief of Aba Sze-
Mr. ELLENDER. I wonder if the Sen-
By Mr. CAPEHART (for himself and
jnbejm. Mrs. Dvora Szcjnbejm, Shlomo Sze-
Mr. MARTIN)
ator from Indiana recalls my conversa-
jnbejm, and Daniel Szejnbejm;
S. 689. A bill to preserve the scenic beauty
tion with him on this subject some time
S. 699. A bill for the relief of Anthony
of the Niagara Falls and River, to authorize
Zahareas;
ago.
the construction of certain works of improve-
S. 700. A bill for the relief of Rabbi Joseph
Mr. JENNER. I do.
ment on that river for power purposes and
Weisz and his family; and
Mr. ELLENDER. I told the Senator
to further the interests of national security
by authorizing the prompt development of
S. 701. A bill for the relief of Michael Cos-
that I thought it would be a good idea
such works of improvement for power pur-
mo Zullo: to the Committee on the Judiciary.
to have a record made of such hearings,
poses; to the Committee on Public Works.
By Mr. MURRAY:
so that all Senators could be informed,
(See the remarks of Mr. CAPEHART when he
S. 702. A bill for the relief of Maarten Van
when the resolutions came to the floor,
introduced the above bill, which appear under
Der Toorn; to the Committee on the Judi-
as to why the various requests were be-
a separate heading.)
ciary.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY
FLAGS OF INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS OR
OTHER NATIONS-DISPLAY
For text of Act see p. 174
Senate Report No. 258, May 12, 1953 [To accompany S. 694]
No House Report was submitted with this legislation.
Senate Report No. 258
T
HE Committee on the Judiciary, to which was referred the bill (S.
694) 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, having
considered the same, reports favorably thereon, with amendments, and
recommends that the bill, as amended, do pass.
PURPOSE
The purpose of the bill, as amended, is to make it an offense against
the United States to display the flag of the United Nations or any other
national or international flag equal to, above, or in a position of superior
prominence or honor to, or in place of, the flag of the United States at
any place within the United States or any Territory or possession thereof,
but not to interfere with the continuance of the practice heretofore fol-
lowed of displaying the flag of the United Nations in a position of superior
prominence or honor, and other national flags in positions of equal prom-
inence or honor, with that of the flag of the United States at the head-
quarters of the United Nations or at any place at which any official meet-
ing or proceeding of the United Nations is in progress.
STATEMENT
An identical bill, S. 2039, was reported favorably by the committee and
passed the Senate in the 82d Congress.
From the earliest periods in the history of the human race, banners,
standards, and ensigns have been adopted as symbols of the power and
history of the peoples who bore them. It is not then remarkable that the
American people, acting through the legislative branch of the Govern-
ment, early in their history, prescribed a flag as a symbol of the exist-
ence and sovereignty of the Nation. It would have been even extra-
ordinary if the Government had started this Nation upon its marvelous
career without giving it a flag to be recognized as the emblem of the
American Republic. For that flag every true American has not simply
an appreciation but a deep affection. No American, nor any foreign-born
person who enjoys the privileges of American citizenship, should ever
look upon it without taking pride in the fact that he lives under this free
Government. Hence, it has often occurred that insults to a flag have been
the cause of war; and indignities cast upon it, in the presence of those
who revere it, have often been resented and sometimes punished on the
spot. It may be said, then, that the very heart of an individual American
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FLAGS OF INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
is no greater than the United States flag for many hearts have been sacri-
ficed in order to preserve the freedom which that flag represents.
It would appear, therefore, that Federal laws would or should have
been enacted long since making it an offense against the United States
for anyone to show disrespect, or to fail to show proper respect, toward
the United States flag anywhere within the jurisdiction of this Govern-
ment, but that has not been done. It now has become a sad necessity to
take positive action to protect and uphold the dignity and honor of our
flag.
It is the opinion of many that there are some so-called internationalists
in this country who are overzealous in their efforts to completely sub-
ordinate the sovereignty of our Nation to an organization composed of
many nations, some of which are notoriously subservient to another na-
tion. Every individual American owes, and most, at one time or another,
have sworn, allegiance to the United States flag. It can safely be said
that not one of those individuals intended to owe, or swear allegiance
to any other flag or group of flags. Anyone, especially one endowed with
certain authority conferred upon him by the people of this Nation, who
attempts to transfer, by proxy, the allegiance of those individuals, has
betrayed his public trust and is no longer worthy of the confidence that
should go with an official position in our Government.
Each of our 48 States, Alaska, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico have enacted
varying laws prohibiting the misuse or desecration of the State or Ter-
ritory and United States flag. However, no State has enacted any law
approaching the results intended by this proposed legislation, nor has the
Congress. But, no one should hasten to criticize the States for their in-
action in this regard-the loyalty and devotion of their citizens has prob-
ably maintained such action unwarranted in the past. When, by its legis-
lation, the State encourages a feeling of patriotism toward the Nation, it
necessarily encourages a like feeling toward the State. One who loves
the Union will love the State in which he resides, and love of both the
Nation and the State will diminish in proportion as respect for the flag
is weakened.
To every true American the United States flag is the symbol of the
Nation's power, the emblem of freedom in its truest, best sense. It is not
extravagant to say that to all lovers of the country it signifies govern-
ment resting on the consent of the governed; liberty regulated by law;
the protection of the weak against the strong; security against the exer-
cise of arbitrary power; and absolute safety for free institutions against
foreign aggression.
The committee is supported beyond question in its opinion that the
Congress has power under the Constitution to act in this regard.
In view of the nationwide expressions of great interest based upon
pure patriotism, and the sincere feelings of this committee in that same
regard, with respect to passage of this bill, the committee recommends
favorable consideration.
1851
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Maria Neglia and Angelo Naglia shall be held
Mr. COOPER. Mr. President, may
ANNA BOSCO LOMONACO
and considered to have been lawfully ad-
we have an explanation of the bill,
The bill (H. R. 3042) for the relief of
mitted to the United States for permanent
please?
residence as of the date of the enactment of
Anna Bosco Lomonaco was considered,
Mr. LANGER. Mr. President, under
this act, upon payment of the required visa
ordered to a third reading, read the third
fees. Upon the granting of permanent resi-
the case of Williams against United
time, and passed.
dence to such aliens as provided for in this
States, the Supreme Court ruled that
act, the Secretary of State shall instruct the
Congress created the Court of Claims
proper quota-control officer to deduct the
under the power granted by article I of
EMPLOYMENT OF CERTAIN AG-
required numbers from the appropriate
the Constitution. The fact that the
RICULTURAL WORKERS - BILL
quota or quotas for the first year that such
Court of Claims is not a constitutional
quota or quotas are available.
PASSED OVER
court raises many complications. Every
The amendments were agreed to.
case filed in the Court of Claims is a
The bill (H. R. 3480) to amend section
The bill was ordered to be engrossed
case wherein the United States is a
509 of title V of the Agricultural Act of
for a third reading, read the third time,
party defendant. There appears no
1949, to extend for 3 years the period
and passed.
doubt that the Court of Claims could,
during which agricultural workers may
The title was amended so as to read:
therefore, have been created under ar-
be made available for employment under
"A bill for the relief of Maria Neglia and
ticle III.
such title, was announced as next in
Angelo Neglia."
The committee is of the opinion that
order.
Congress intended the Court of Claims
The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there
to have been so created, and that this
objection?
BILL RASSED OVER
bill will accomplish that end. The
Mr. HENDRICKSON. Mr. President,
The bill (S. 694) to prohibit the dis-
change contemplated would permit the
reserving the right to object, I wonder
play of flags of international organiza-
assignment by the Chief Justice of the
whether we might have an explanation
tions or other nations in equal or su-
United States of circuit and district
of this bill for the RECORD. It is a very
perior prominence or honor to the flag of
judges to serve as judges of the Court of
important bill.
the United States except under specified
Claims, when called upon to do so. Of
Mr. KNOWLAND. Mr. President, I
circumstances, and for other purposes,
course, at the present time they cannot
think this is a measure which probably
was announced as next in order.
do SO.
should not be passed on the Consent
The VICE PRESIDENT. Is there ob-
This measure would bring about what
Calendar, and I therefore suggest that
jection to the present consideration of
is believed to be the original intent of
it go over.
the bill?
Congress when the Court of Claims was
Mr. HENDRICKSON. I am glad to
Mr. HENDRICKSON. Mr. President,
created.
have the recommendation of the Senator
by request, I ask that the bill go over.
The VICE PRESIDENT. Is there ob-
from California.
I should like to make it quite clear that I
jection to the present consideration of
The PRESIDING OFFICER. The bill
ask that the bill go over, by request, be-
the bill?
will be passed over.
cause I favor the bill wholeheartedly.
Mr. GORE. I ask that the bill go over.
The VICE PRESIDENT. The bill will
The VICE PRESIDENT. The bill will
be passed over.
DISTRIBUTION OF TRUST FUNDS
be passed over.
HELD BY SHOSHONE AND ARAP-
AHO TRIBES OF THE WIND RIVER
STEFANOS A. SPILIOS
INCREASE OF CONGRESSIONAL AND
RESERVATION - BILL PASSED
The Senate proceeded to consider the
JUDICIAL SALARIES-BILL PASSED
OVER
bill (S. 1262) for the relief of Stefanos
OVER
The bill (H. R. 444) to amend the act
A. Spilios, which had been reported from
The bill (S. 1663) to increase the sala-
of May 19, 1947, so as to increase the
the Committee on the Judiciary with
an amendment in line 4, after the name
ries of Members of Congress, judges of
percentage of certain trust funds held by
"Spilios" to insert "also known as
the United States courts, and United
the Shoshone and Arapaho Tribes of the
Stephen A. Harrison", SO as to make the
States attorneys, and for other purposes,
Wind River Reservation, which is to be
was announced as next in order.
distributed per capita to individual
bill read:
The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr.
members of such tribes, was announced
Be it enacted, etc., That, for the purposes
SCHOEPPEL in the chair). Is there ob-
as next in order.
of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Ste-
fanos A. Spilios, also known as Stephen A.
jection?
The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there
Harrison, shall be held and considered to
Mr. COOPER. Mr. President, this bill
objection to the present consideration of
have been lawfully admitted to the United
is obviously a controversial measure, and
the bill?
States for permanent residence as of the date
one which deserves more extended con-
Mr. CORDON. Mr. President, I ask
of the enactment of this act, upon payment
sideration. I therefore ask that it go
that the bill go over, for the reason that
of the required visa fee. Upon the granting
over.
when the committee considered this par-
of permanent residence to such alien as pro-
The PRESIDING OFFICER. The bill
ticular bill it was under the erroneous
vided for in this act, the Secertary of State
shall instruct the proper quota-control offi-
will go over.
impression that there was a favorable
cer to deduct one number from the appro-
report from the Department of the In-
priate quota for the first year that such
terior. There was a report from the
quota is available.
TIBOR KALMAN JALSOVICZKY
Department of the Interior which car-
The amendment was agreed to.
The bill (H. R. 746) for the relief of
ried certain recommendations. I think
Tibor Kalman Jalsoviczky was consid-
further attention should be given to the
The bill was ordered to be engrossed
for a third reading, read the third time,
ered, ordered to a third reading, read the
bill, and I ask that it go over for that
and passed.
third time, and passed.
reason.
The title was amended so as to read:
The PRESIDING OFFICER. The bill
"A bill for the relief of Stefanos A.
will go over.
DR. SUZANNE VAN AMERONGEN
Spilios, also known as Stephen A. Har-
rison."
The bill (H. R. 880) for the relief of
Dr. Suzanne Van Amerongen was con-
PATENT IN FEE TO LOUIS W.
sidered, ordered to a third reading, read
MILLIKEN
THE UNITED STATES COURT OF
the third time, and passed.
The Senate proceeded to consider the
CLAIMS-BILL PASSED OVER
bill (S. 714) authorizing the Secretary of
The bill (S. 1349) to amend title 28,
the Interior to issue a patent in fee to
United States Code, was announced as
DR. MORAD MALEK-ASLANI
Louis W. Milliken.
next in order.
The bill (H. R. 974) for the relief of
Mr. WATKINS. Mr. President, I
The VICE PRESIDENT. Is there ob-
Dr. Morad Malek-Aslani was considered,
think there is an amendment which
jection to the present consideration of
ordered to a third reading, read the third
was proposed. It should be acted upon
the bill?
time, and passed.
at this time.
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CONGRESSIONAL RECORD SENATE
5799
Committee on Post Office and Civil Serv-
be performed quitetas well, and in many
tives could distribute. That practice was
ice is somewhat realous of its preroga-
cases perhaps better, by civilians.
discontinued during the war, because
tives, and there was some question as to
Mr. SALTONSTALL That has been a
there were no new editions of the maps.
why this bill was not referred to that
constant question in the minds of mem-
The Department of the Interior is now
committee. I think we would have ap-
bers of the Senate Armed Services Com-
preparing a new edition of the map of
proved it, and we do approve it. I as-
mittee. Last year we questioned at
the United States.
sure the distinguished Senator from
length some of the uses that were being
The alert Senator from Indiana [Mr.
Massachusetts that my only reason for
made of Marines. remember that, as
JENNER] heard aboutait and suggested
making this statement is that I feel it
one example. But the best information
that the Congress ake advantage of this
my duty to protect and preserve the
we have is that the bending bill is pri-
new printing. Therefore, the prepara-
prerogatives of the Committee on Post
marily aimed at conditions at the front,
tion of these maps is not an original job
Office and Civil Service.
and that it will notimean taking men
being done for the Congress, but it is
Mr. SALTONSTALL Mr. President,
into the services and assigning them
proposed that when the maps are im-
the Armed Services Committee would not
merely to post-office duties. It is a bill
pressed, we take advantage of that fact
have wanted to take jurisdiction of this
which, if passed, will give the Army and
and have additional copies printed.
bill had it known there was any ques-
the Air Force a little greater opportunity
There would be made available one
tion about it. The bill was referred to
and more ease in handling their mail.
mounted wall map for each Senator and
our committee. Representatives of the
Mr. GORE. Then, Mr. President, I
Representative. In addition, it would be
Post Office Department testified in fa-
shall join the Senatorin supporting the
possible for each Senator to have in the
vor of it. It was not our purpose in any
bill.
document room 50 of these maps, which
way to take anythinglaway from the dis-
Mr. SALTONSTALL I thank the
could be distributed to schools or else-
tinguished Committee on Post Office and
Senator from Tennessee.
where in his State. Seventy-five copies
Civil Service.
The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem-
would be made available for each Mem-
Mr. GORE. Mr. President, will the
pore. The bill is open to amendment.
ber of the House.
Senator yield?
If there be no amendment to be offered,
The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem-
Mr. SALTONSTALL. I yield to the
the question is on the third reading of
pore. The question is 01 agreeing to the
Senator from Tennessee.
the bill.
amendment.
Mr. GORE. The junior Senator
The bill (H. R. 2357) was ordered to a
The amendment was greed to.
from Tennessee has been much con-
third reading, read the third time, and
The concurrent resolution, as amend-
cerned, as have other Members of the
passed.
ed, was agreed to.
Senate, I believe, over the tendency to
assign more and moreservicemen to du-
PRINTING OF UNITED STATES WALL
ties and functions which could properly
MAPS FOR USE OF SENATE AND
PROHIBITION OF DISPLAY OF FLAGS
be performed by civilians. I inquire of
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
OF. INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZA-
the chairman of the Armed Services
Committee whether the passage of the
Mr. KNOWLAND. Mr. President, I
TIONS OR OTHER NATIONS
pending bill would injany way increase
ask that the unfinished business be
Mr. KNOWLAND. Mr. President, I
the number of men drafted for necessary
temporarily laid aside and that the
ask unanimous consent that the unfin-
military service, but subsequently as-
Senate proceed to the consideration of
ished business may be temporarily laid
signed only to postal functions which
Senate Concurrent Resolution 30, which
aside, and that the Senate proceed to
could be performed by civilians.
is Calendar Order No. 315.
the consideration of Senate bill 694,
Mr. SALTONSTALE The answer is
The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem-
which is Calendar Order No. 256.
a clear and emphatics"No."
pore. The clerk will state the concur-
The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem-
Mr. GORE. Mr. President, will the
rent resolution by its title.
pore. The clerk will state the bill by
Senator yield further?
The LEGISLATIVE CLERK. A concurrent
its title.
Mr. SALTONSTALL I yield.
resolution (S. Con. Res. 30) authorizing
The LEGISLATIVE CLERK. A bill (S. 694)
Mr. GORE. Does the Senator think
the printing of United States wall maps
to prohibit the display of flags of inter-
the passage of the pending bill would
for the use of the Senate and the House
national organizations or other nations
tend in that direction?
of Representatives, which had been re-
in equal or superior prominence or honor
Mr. SALTONSTALL It is my under-
ported from the Committee on Rules and
to the flag of the United States except
standing, and it was the information of
Administration with an amendment in
under specified circumstances, and for
the committee that its would not make
line 3, after the word "&f", to strike out
other purposes.
any change whatever in the procedures
"a United States wall map," and insert
The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem-
which are now being followed, and that
"the official United States wall map,
pore. Is there objection to the present
it would not in any way make draftees
published by the Bureau of Land Man-
consideration of the bill?
or other servicemen mail clerks, when
agement, Department of the Interior",
There being no objection, the Senate
they were drafted formilitary service.
so as to make the concurrent resolution
proceeded to consider the bill, which had
Mr. GORE. Mr. President, will the
read:
been reported from the Committee on
Senator yield for a further question?
Resolved by the Senate (the House of
the Judiciary with amendments, on page
Mr. SALTONSTALL I yield further
Representatives concurring), That there be
2, line 2, after "United States," to insert
to the Senator from Tennessee.
printed 30,015 copies of the official United
a period, and in line 11, after the word
Mr. GORE. To whatextent are serv-
States wall map, published by the Bureau of
"prominence" to strike out "of" and in-
icemen assigned to postal duties within
Land Management, Department of the In-
terior, size 5 feet by 7 feet,bf which 99 copies,
sert "or," SO as to make the bill read:
the United States?
mounted and backed, and 7,425 copies, not
Be it enacted, etc., That (a) the analysis
Mr. SALTONSTALL I am informed
mounted or backed, shall be for the use of
of chapter 1 of title 4, United States Code,
that a very limited number are so as-
the Senate: and 441 copies, mounted and
is amended by inserted at the end thereof
signed within the United States. The
backed, and 22,050, not mounted or backed,
the following:
pending bill would apply principally to
shall be for the use of the House of Repre-
"4. Display of other flags equal, above, or in
units at the front, where servicemen in
sentatives.
place of the flag of the United States."
uniform are employed in post-office
The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem-
(b) Such chapter is further amended by
work.
pore. Is there objection to the request
adding at the end thereof the following new
Mr. GORE. Mr. President, with the
of the Senator from California?
section:
assurance of the distinguished chairman
There being no objection, the Senate
"$4. Display of other flags equal, above, or
of the committee, I shall interpose no
proceeded to consider the concurrent
in place of the flag of the United
objection to passage of the pending bill.
resolution.
States.
However, I respectfully wish to call to
Mr. HAYDEN. Mr. President, by way
"(a) No person shall display the flag of the
the attention of the chairman and the
of explanation of the concurrent resolu-
United Nations or any other national or in-
other members of the committee the
tion, I may say that, prior to World War
ternational flag equal, above, or in a position
glaring fact that hundreds of thousands
of superior prominence or honor to, or in
II, it was customary every 4 or 5 years
place of, the flag of the United States at any
of men drafted for military service are
to print large wall map. of the United
place within the United States or any Terri-
new performing functions which could
States, which Senators and Representa-
tory or possession thereof: Provided, That
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June 1
nothing in this section shall make unlawful
delinquency in the United States. In the
so as to stimulate some activity in the
the continuance of the practice heretofore
conduct of such investigation special atten-
States. In my own State of New Jersey,
followed of displaying the flag of the United
tion shall be given to (1) determining the
Nations in a position of superior prominence
extent and character of uvenile delinquency
for example, since The introduction of
or honor, and other national flags in posi-
in the United States and its causes and con-
this resolution, the agency having juris-
tions of equal prominence or honor, with
tributing factors, (2) the adequacy of exist-
diction of this subject has offered to the
that of the flag of the United States at the
ing provisions of law, including chapters 402
Senate the services of one of the best
headquarters of the United Nations or at any
and 403 of title 18 of the United States Code,
criminologists in the country to aid in
place at which any official meeting or pro-
in dealing with youthful offenders of Federal
the investigation. I hink we can save a
ceeding of the United Nations is in progress.
laws, (3) sentences imposed on, or other cor-
portion of the committee-approved ap-
"(b) Whoever knowingly violates the
rectional action taken with respect to, youth-
propriation because of the voluntary aid
provisions of this section shall be fined not
ful offenders by Federal ourts, and (4) the
more than $250 or imprisoned not more than
we shall receive from the States and
extent to which juveniles are violating Fed-
6 months, or both."
eral laws relating to the sale or use of nar-
from the Department of Justice and
cotics.
other agencies of the Federal Govern-
The amendments were agreed to.
SEC. 2. The committee, or any duly author-
ment. I look for cooperation all along
The bill was ordered to be engrossed
ized subcommittee thereof, is authorized to
the line.
for a third reading, read the third time,
sit and act at such places and times during
Mr. ELLENDER. Is it the Senator's
and passed.
the sessions, recesses, and adjourned periods
view that the appointing of a subcom-
of the Senate, to hold such hearings, to re-
mittee to investigate the subject will
quire by subpenas or otherwise the attend-
cause the States to follow suit and to
STUDY OF JUVENILE DELINQUENCY
ance of such witnesses and the production of
assist in the project?
IN THE UNITED STATES
such books, papers, and documents, to ad-
minister such oaths, to take such testimony,
Mr. HENDRICKSON. I feel very defi-
Mr. KNOWLAND. Mr. President, I
to procure such printing and binding, and,
nitely that that is the case, Mr. Presi-
ask unanimous consent that the unfin-
within the amount appropriated therefor, to
dent. I also feel that we have the
ished business be temporarily laid aside
make such expenditures as it deems advisa-
responsibility of taking some leadership
and that the Senate proceed to the con-
ble. The cost of stenographic services to re-
in this field.
sideration of Senate Resolution 89, cal-
port hearings of the committee of subcom-
mittee shall not be in excess of 40 cents per
Mr. ELLENDER. Is it the purpose of
endar No. 314.
hundred words. Subpenas shall be issued by
the proposed subcommittee to hold
There being no objection, the Senate
the chairman of the committee or the sub-
hearings, or simply gather statistics?
proceeded to consider the resolution (S.
committee, and may be served by any person
Mr. HENDRICKSON. To hold some
Res. 89) to study juvenile delinquency
designated by such chairman.
hearings; a limited number of hearings.
in the United States, which had been re-
A majority of the members of the com-
Of course, the subcommittee has not as
ported from the Committee on the Ju-
mittee, or duly authorized subcommittee
yet been created. I cannot tell what the
diciary with amendments, and subse-
thereof, shall constitute a quorum for the
transaction of business, except that a lesser
subcommittee may do; but, assuming
quently from the Committee on Rules
number to be fixed by the committee, or by
that I may be honored-with membership
and Administration with additional
such subcommittee, constitute a quo-
on the subcommittee, I certainly would
amendments. The amendments of the
rum for the purpose of administering oaths
want to hold hearings. The initial
Committee on the Judiciary were, on
and taking sworn testimony.
hearings would be attended by appro-
page 2, after line 4, to insert a new sec-
SEC. 3. The Committee shall report its find-
priate representatives of the Départment
tion, as follows:
ings, together with its recommendations for
of Justice and appropriate representa-
such legislation as it deems advisable, to the
SEC. 2. The committee, organy duly author-
tives of the States whose participation
Senate at the earliest date practicable but
ized subcommittee thereof, is authorized to
not later than January 31,1954.
may be desired.
sit and act at such places and times during
SEC. 4. For the purposes of this resolution,
Mr. ELLENDER. Would the Senator
the sessions, recesses, and adjourned periods
the committee, or any duty authorized sub-
not say that the intestigation would
of the Senate, to hold such hearings, to re-
committee thereof, is authorized to employ
deal primarily with the gathering of
quire by subpenas or otherwise the attend-
upon a temporary basis such technical, cleri-
statistics?
ance of such witnesses and the production
cal, and other assistants as it deems advis-
of such books, papers, and documents, to
Mr. HENDRICKSON. No, Mr. Presi-
able. The expenses of the committee under
administer such oaths, to take such testi-
this resolution, which shall not exceed
dent. Statistics will be an important
mony, to procure such printing and binding,
$44,000, shall be paid from the contingent
factor, but I think we shall receive some
and, within the amount appropriated there-
fund of the Senate upon vouchers approved
very informative material which will en-
for, to make such expenditures as it deems
by the chairman of the committee.
able us to develop a program at the na-
advisable. The cost of stendgraphic services
tional level which will aid the States in
to report hearings of the committee or sub-
The additional amendments were
committee shall not be in excess of 40 cents
developing their own individual pro-
agreed to.
per hundred words. Subpehas shall be is-
grams.
Mr. ELLENDER. Mr President, may
sued by the chairman of the committee or
Mr. ELLENDER. Mr. President, will
we have an explanation of the resolu-
the subcommittee, and may be served by any
tion?
the Senator from New Jersey yield fur-
person designated by such chairman.
ther?
A majority of the members of the com-
Mr. HENDRICKSON Mr. President,
I shall gladly explain this resolution. It
Mr. HENDRICKSON. I yield.
mittee, or duly authorized subcommittee
thereof. shall constitute a quorum for the
authorizes a study of juvenile delin-
Mr. ELLENDER. Inotice on page 4
transaction of business, except that a lesser
quency, its causes and contributing fac-
of the report that proposed budget
number to be fixed by the committee, or by
tors, throughout the country by a sub-
was made up. Is that on a yearly basis?
such subcommittee, shall constitute a quo-
committee of the Committee on the Judi-
Mr. HENDRICKSON. No. It runs
rum for the purpose of administering oaths
ciary. The purpose of the study is to
from the time of the adoption of the
and taking sworn testimony.
suggest in a report to be submitted to
resolution to January 31, 1954. The
In line 25, to change the section num-
the Senate not later than January 31,
Committee on Rules and Administra-
ber from "2" to "3", and ongage 3, line 4,
1954, such legislation as may be found
tion amended the original resolution
to change the section number from "3"
to be appropriate.
which provided for an appropriation of
to "4."
Mr. ELLENDER. Could the Senator
$50,000. The amount was reduced to
The amendments were agreed to.
inform us as to whetherany such inves-
$44,000.
The additional amendments of the
tigation has been conducted in the past?
Mr. President, it is my hope that if I
Committee on Rules and Administration
Mr. HENDRICKSON. There is none
may have the privilege of serving on the
were, on page 2, line 3, after the word
pending at this time.
subcommittee, we shall not use all of
"violating", to insert "Federal"; on page
Mr. ELLENDER. Was any such in-
the $44,000, because think we shall
3, line 3, after the word "than", to strike
vestigation ever made in the past by this
receive aid from agencies of the States
out "March 1" and insert "January 31",
body?
and from agencies of the Federal Gov-
and in line 9, after the word "exceed",
Mr. HENDRICKSONE Not to my
ernment, which will make unnecessary
to strike out "$50,000" and insert "$44,-
knowledge.
the employment of all he contemplated
000", so as to make the resolution read:
Mr. ELLENDER. Will the Senator
personnel.
Resolved, That the Committee on the Judi-
tell us what will be the scope of the
Mr. ELLENDER. Mr President, I will
ciary, or any duty authorized subcommittee
investigation?
say to my distinguished friend from
thereof, is authorized and directed to con-
Mr. HENDRICKSON. It will be pri-
New Jersey that I shall the most sur-
duct a full and complete study of juvenile
marily to furnish leadership in this field
prised man in the United States if such
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June 2
called tomorrow. I want to make it per-
bureau. After a long, extended hearing,
1941, notwithstanding the fact that it
fectly clear that I am not encouraged
and after the committee had propounded
will cost $927.
to believe that the plan will be rejected
question after question, I turned to the
Mr. BERRY and to include a memorial
but I also want to make it perfectly clear
Republicans on that committee and said,
sermon by Rev. Philip Gordon Scott, of
that HAROLD COOLEY is opposed to the
"Gentlemen, do any of you have any
Westmoreland Congregational Church,
plan.
suggestions that you can make to the
in Washington.
Mr. DINGELL And so is Mrs.
Secretary and his associates as to how
Mr. WIGGLESWORTH (at the request of
Dingell's boy, Johnny.
he can improve the Department of Agri-
Mr. KEARNS) and to include a letter from
Mr. COOLEY. I hope that my col-
culture, how he can make it more effi-
Senator SALTONSTALL.
leagues will familiarize themselves again
cient, how he can achieve more in econ-
Mr. FOGARTY (at the request of Mr.
with the law, will look at the plan, and
omy?" There was not a single sugges-
EBERHARTER) and to include a dispatch
if they conclude that they are going to
tion made.
from the New York Times of June 2,
abdicate and turn over to this man Ben-
Mr. DINGELL. Mr. Speaker, will the
1953, with relation to the greetings ex-
son all of the great powers that he con-
gentleman yield?
tended by the Archbishop of Ireland to
templates using, then I do not believe
Mr. COOLEY. I yield to the gentle-
the new Queen of England.
we can complain, when next we go to the
man from Michigan.
Mr. VAN ZANDT in four instances and
public, about how he may have used
Mr. DINGELL. That was, of course,
to include extraneous matter.
these powers. If he is against this farm
after you had turned the Secretary of
Mr. HUNTER and to include extraneous
program, let him come in through the
Agriculture inside out?
matter.
front door. If he wants to do away with
Mr. COOLEY. That is right, after we
Mr. Bow and to include extraneous
any part of the program, let him walk
had gone into every agency and bureau
matter.
in the front door and not in the back
in his Department, and he had achieved
Mr. MULTER in three instances and to
door. Let him disclose his intentions
all the economy at that time, apparently,
include extraneous matter, in one in-
and not ride in on a Trojan horse.
the other party thought he could achieve.
stance notwithstanding the cost is esti-
I do not think those Members from
I am not saying the Department of Ag-
mated to be $364.
farm districts will cast a more important
riculture is perfect. If it can be im-
Mr. SMITH of Wisconsin in three in-
vote during this session of Congress than
proved, I, of course, want it improved.
stances and to include extraneous mat-
the vote on this reorganization plan.
But I want to know something about
ter.
As almost conclusive evidence that the
the proposed improvement before I give
Mr. ROONEY in two instances and to
Department of Agriculture is operating
the Secretary the instrument to tear it to
include therewith extraneous matter.
economically and efficiently, I need only
pieces.
Mr. BROWNSON and to include a news-
to suggest to you that for 5 months the
I thank those of you who have listened
paper column from today's Washington
great man, Mr. Benson, has not pro-
to me so patiently. I hope when the
News.
posed to Congress a single, specific
vote comes here tomorrow we will have
Mr. RODINO (at the request of Mr.
change. For 5 months he has searched
time to discuss the matter further, but
POWELL) in two instances.
every agency and department, and he
unfortunately under the rules the de-
Mr. ADDONIZIO (at the request of Mr.
tells us here in the good month of June,
bate will be limited to a very short time.
POWELL).
"I do not know what needs to be done."
Mr. HELLER (at the request of Mr.
How many months will he have to stay
EXTENSION OF REMARKS
PRIEST).
there to find one thing wrong? I chal-
Mr. McCORMACK and to include an
lenge him to point out one thing that is
By unanimous consent, permission to
article.
wrong and to propose a single specific
extend remarks in the Appendix of the
Mr. WIDNALL (at the request of Mr.
change.
RECORD, or to revise and extend remarks,
SCHENCK) and to include an editorial.
If any lawyer in this House can read
was granted to:
the Reorganization Act and read this
Mr. BURDICK in three instances.
proposed plan and come to the conclu-
Mr. KERSTEN of Wisconsin in four in-
SENATE BILL AND CONCURRENT
sion that it is even remotely contem-
stances and to include extraneous mat-
RESOLUTION REFERRED
plated by the act, then he has a different
ter.
understanding than I have of the act.
Mr. HALE and to include an article
A bill and concurrent resolution of the
from the New Leader entitled "Half Way
Senate of the following titles were taken
I have made this little talk to the end
that it may not be hereafter said that I
to Moscow Is Suicide."
from the Speaker's table and, under the
did not express my views as strongly as
Mr. MACHROWICZ in two instances in
rule, referred as follows:
I have it in my power to express them in
each to include extraneous matter.
S. 694. An act to prohibit the display of
opposition to this pending measure, and
Mr. SPENCE and to include an article
flags of international organizations or other
to express the hope that every Member
from the Journal of Commerce.
nations in equal or superior prominence or
honor to the fiag of the United States ex-
of this House will study this monstrous
Mr. EVINS in two instances and to in-
cept under specified circumstances, and for
proposition which bears the misnomer
clude extraneous matter.
other purposes; to the Committee on the
of a "plan."
Mr. McMILLAN and to include extrane-
Judiciary.
I am not going to be embarrassed by
ous matter notwithstanding the fact
S. Con. Res. 30. Concurrent resolution au-
the fact that plans of other kinds for
that it will cost $273.
thorizing the printing of United States wall
other departments have been adopted on
Mr. BAILEY and to include an article
maps for the use of the Senate and the House
other occasions. I am frank to confess
on the occasion of the unveiling of a
of Representatives; to the Committee on
I know but very little about the organi-
monument of the famous Confederate
House Administration.
zation framework of the Department of
general, Stonewall Jackson, at the place
Commerce or the Department of Justice,
of his birth at Clarksburg, W. Va.
ENROLLED BILLS SIGNED
other than as is generally known by a
Mr. MADDEN and to include a resolu-
lawyer, but I am supposed to know some-
tion from the Polish American Citizens
Mr. LECOMPTE, from the Committee
thing about the Department of Agri-
League of Pennsylvania.
on House Administration. reported that
culture and I take pride in the fact that
Mr. FORD and to include a speech by
that committee had examined and found
I do know something about it.
Deputy Secretary of Defense Roger M.
truly enrolled bills of the House of the
This one thought and I am through:
Kyes.
following titles, which were thereupon
Less than a year ago, just before Con-
Mr. McVEY and to include an article
signed by the Speaker:
gress adjourned and just before we went
by David Lawrence.
H. R. 1561. An act authorizing the trans-
to our party conventions, I had Mr. Bran-
Mr. HOSMER and to include extraneous
fer of certain property of the Veterans' Ad-
nan, the then Secretary of Agriculture,
matter.
ministration (in Johnson City, Tenn.) to
his Budget Director, and his Director of
Mr. COON in two instances and to in-
the State of Tennessee; and
H. R. 2327. An act to authorize the Post
Personnel, meet in our committee room,
clude extraneous matter.
Office Department to designate enlisted per-
and I had them bring charts showing
Mr. FARRINGTON and to include with
sonnel of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine
all of the agencies of the Department of
his remarks the official list of the men
Corps, and Coast Guard as postal clerks and
Agriculture and the budget for each
who lost their lives in the sinking of the
assistant postal clerks, and for other pur-
agency and each commission and each
Arizona in Pearl Harbor on December 7,
poses.
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June 11
tornado. He suggests further that, after a
the capabilities of radir of 1943 vintage. It
Is amended by inserting at the end thereof
tornado has occurred, surveys should be
may have severe limitations. There have
the following:
made of the area to determine the winds and
been many revolutionary improvements in
atmospheric pressure drops. A standard
"4. Display of other flags equal, above, or
radar during the past 10 years and present-
questionnaire to be used for personal inter-
in place of the flag of the United
day radar equipment tan furnish vital in-
States.
views as well, as substantiating photographs
formation of severe storm conditions not pos-
for further analysis of the storm would be
sible with World War I equipment.
(b) Such chapter is further amended by
very helpful.
The radar warning network should in-
adding at the end thereof the following new
It is evident that almore complete knowl-
clude the following equipment of the latest
section:
edge of the small-scal disturbances attend-
type:
4. Display of other flags equal, above, or
ing tornadoes is needed for the understand-
A. Radar storm detection equipment-
in place of the flag of the United
ing of the nature and causes of this phe-
CPS-9 or equivalent.
States.
nomena. Until more knowledge on this sub-
B. Radar cloud base and top recorders.
"(a) No person shall display the flag of the
ject is obtained, toriado forecasting and
C. Mobile weather trucks equipped with
United Nations or any other national or in-
tracking will continue to be uncertain. Until
suitable type radar.
ternational flag equal, above, or in a position
that time arrives, and to assist in present
D. Two or three aircraft with APS-42 radar
of superior prominence or honor to, or in
studies, it seems desirable to make maxi-
or equivalent.
place of, the flag of the United States at
mum use of radar.
E. A weather central in continuous com-
any place within the United States or any
Many of you who were in the armed serv-
munication with each of the stations by ra-
Territory or possession thereof: Provided,
Ices during the war will recall that during
dar or television relay facsimile, teletype,
That nothing in this section shall make un-
1942 and 1943 the miteorological services
radio, or telephone as necessary to provide
lawful the continuance of the practice here-
were faced with a very serious situation with
instant relay of information throughout the
tofore followed of displaying the flag of the
regard to locating and tracking tropical
network.
United Nations in a position of superior
hurricanes in the western Atlantic, Carib-
bean, and Gulf of Mexico. Under wartime
At least six of the present stations in the
prominence or honor, and other national
Weather Bureau experimental radar network
flags in positions of equal prominence or
conditions all of our nerchant ships had
should be provided with the latest radar
honor, with that of the flag of the United
been placed in convoys and the usual
weather reports from coastal areas and
storm detection equipment outlined above.
States at the hcadquarters of the United
When severe storm conditions are imminent
Nations or at any place at which any official
islands were slowed down appreciably by
the radar would be marined continuously.
meeting or proceeding of the United Nations
security since all weather reports had to be
Each of these stations should have radar
is in progress.
coded. You will remember that the Weather
Bureau, Air Force, and Navy, operating
cloud base and top recorders to obtain a
"(b) Whoever knowingly violates the pro-
through the Joint ological Committee,
continuous record of all cloud formations
visions of this section shall be fined not
and cloud layers passing over each station.
more than $250 or imprisoned not more than
an agency of the Chiefs of Staff, ac-
cepted a plan proposed by the Navy (since
It is capable of recording all clouds up to
6 months, or both."
60,000 feet.
coastal areas were under the direct respon-
With the following committee amend-
sibility of the sea frontiers, including strict
The mobile weather trucks should have, in
ment:
compliance with regulations on radio silence,
addition to complete equipment for surface
it was expected that the Navy must offer
and upper air observations, suitable radar
Strike out all after the enacting clause
some solution to the problems of obtaining
with a range of 50 to 100 miles. They would
and insert the following: "That section 3 (c)
be stationed at the weather central or suit-
of the joint resolution entitled 'Joint resolu-
weather reports for the Weather Bureau).
able location where they could be readily
tion to codify and emphasize existing rules
This plan involved three courses of action.
First, it was believed that patrol aircraft
dispatched to tornado ireas.
and customs pertaining to the display and
out on combat reconnaissance flights could
Reconnaissance aircraft would be used
use of the flag of the United States of
for aerial reconnaissance of severe fronts and
America,' approved June 22, 1942, as amended,
furnish valuable weather reports, especially
if a member of the crew were a qualified
thunderstorms that show evidence of pro-
(36 U. S. C., sec. 175 (c)), is amended by
ducing tornadoes.
adding at the end thereof the following new
weather observer. Second, it was thought
The cost of this additional equipment as
sentence:
that the new, then supersecret, device known
as radar could be used to give valuable in-
a pilot project would probably amount to
'No person shall display the flag of the
formation on frontal conditions and hurri-
more than $1 million, but the annual eco-
United Nations or any other national or
nomic benefits and the saving of lives would
international flag equal, above, or in a posi-
canes, especially if placed in combat patrol
aircraft. It was hoped that airborne radar
amount to many times this value.
tion of superior prominence or honor to, or
equipment might first detect the storm and
In order to implement the above plan, it
in place of, the flag of the United States at
then as the hurricane approached the coast
would be my view that a joint committee
any place within the United States or any
it could be located and tracked by large
of representatives from the Armed Services,
Territory or possession thereof: Provided,
shore-based early warning radar equipment.
Weather Bureau, and industry be formed to
That nothing in this section shall make
The third method of locating and tracking
make a study and technical evaluation of
unlawful the continuance of the practice
hurricanes was with the use of microseisms,
such a program. The chairman of com-
heretofore followed of displaying the flag
a method first proposed by Father Macel-
mittee should be the Weather Bureau repre-
of the United Nations in a position of
wane, director of the Institute of Technology
sentative.
superior prominence or honor, and other
of St. Louis University. All three methods
national flags in positions of equal promi-
The SPEAKER. The question is on
nence or honor, with that of the flag of the
of locating and tracking hurricanes worked
the resolution.
United States at the headquarters of the
out with varying degrees of success, but the
The resolution was agreed to, and a
United Nations."
combined results together with a closely
knit Joint hurricane weather central at
motion to reconsider was laid on the
Mr. GROSS. Mr. Speaker, will there
Miami, Fla., resulted in remarkably accurate
table.
be no explanation of the bill?
forecasts and warnings of these destructive
The SPEAKER. The gentleman can
storms. It is well known by now, that this
organization under the leadership of the
FLAG DISPLAY
move to strike out the last word.
Weather Bureau has practically eliminated
Mr. GROSS. Well, I do that, Mr.
the loss of life and has dirastically reduced
Mr. REED of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I
Speaker, and I ask unanimous consent
property damage as a result of the timely
ask unanimous consent for the immedi-
to revise and extend my remarks.
and accurate warnings new issued each year
ate consideration of the bill (S. 694) to
The SPEAKER. Is there objection
when hurricanes are present.
prohibit the display of flags of inter-
to the request of the gentleman from
It is my opinion, in the absence of more
national organizations or other nations
Iowa?
complete knowledge of ternadoes, which we
in equal or superior prominence or honor
must admit at this time, that a network of
to the flag of the United States except
There was no objection.
radar stations should be established, first
under specified circumstances, and for
Mr. GROSS. Mr. Speaker, I take this
in the areas where tornadoes have highest
other purposes.
time to ask the chairman of the Com-
frequency and possibly later over other areas
The Clerk read the title of the bill.
mittee on the Judiciary a few questions.
of the United States.
I assumed there would be some explana-
The SPEAKER. Is there objection
I am aware of the present experimental
tion of the provisions of this bill. As a
Weather Bureau radar storm detection net-
to the request of the gentleman from
matter of fact, I had an amendment pre-
work which has recently been established in
Illinois?
pared to offer to the bill.
the Midwest and other areas. But we must
There was no objection.
As I understand it, this provides for
remember that this is World War II equip-
The Clerk read the bill as follows:
the flag of the United States to take
ment which has been overhauled and modi-
Be it enacted, etc., That (a) the analysis
second place at United Nations head-
fied to give maximum performance within
to chapter 1 of title 4, United States Code,
quarters. Is that correct?
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Mr. REED of Illinois. The proviso to
Mr. GROSS. Let me get this clear.
personnel, including the combat area of
the amendment is:
The flag of the United States is flown
Korea.
That nothing in this section shall make
on an equality with the United Nations
As far as I am concerned, United Na-
unlawful the continuance of the practice
flag at United Nations headquarters?
tions headquarters is in the State of New
heretofore followed of displaying the flag of
Mr. REED of Illinois. That is correct.
York and therefore on the soil of the
the United Nations in a position of superior
And with the flags of all other nations
United States of America.
prominence or honor, and other national
that are members of the United Nations.
Mr. McDONOUGH. Mr. Speaker, I
flags in positions of equal prominence or
Mr. GROSS. And then you say: "or
move to strike out the last word.
honor, with that of the flag of the United
States at the headquarters of the United
at any place at which any official meet-
Mr. Speaker, I am quite interested in
Nations.
ing or proceeding of the United Nations
this bill, and I want to compliment the
is in progress."
Judiciary Committee for reporting it out.
That is the only place.
Mr. REED of Illinois. No. That has
I believe I can say without much fear
Mr. GROSS. In other words, it has
been taken out of the bill.
of contradiction that the first phraseol-
been flown in a place of prominence and
Mr. GROSS. That has been taken out
ogy of the text of this bill was introduced
honor above that of the United States
of the bill under the amendment which
by myself in the 81st Congress. Hear-
flag; is that correct?
you have offered just now and which
ings were held at that time by a subcom-
Mr. REED of Illinois. No. It is the
was adopted by the committee only this
mittee of the Committee on the Judi-
same.
morning?
ciary, but no action was taken. Since
Mr. GROSS. Well, it has been.
Mr. REED of Illinois. Yes.
that time I have heard from people all
Mr. REED of Illinois. At the United
Mr. GROSS. So I have the complete
over the United States about the neces-
Nations headquarters, but that is the
assurance of the gentleman that the flag
sity of defining the position of the United
only place.
of the United States is not flown in an
States flag in relation to the United Na-
Mr. GROSS. And why? Why should
inferior position at United Nations head-
tions flag.
not all flags, may I ask the chairman of
quarters?
This was brought to the attention of
the Committee on the Judiciary, at the
Mr. REED of Illinois. Yes.
the public rather forcibly in a situation
United Nations be flown at least on a
Mr. GROSS. Either to the United
that developed in the civil center of the
basis of equality?
Nations flag or the flag of any other
city of Los Angeles a few years ago, where
Mr. REED of Illinois. They are at the
nation?
the United Nations flag was run up on
present time.
Mr. REED of Illinois. That is correct.
the flagpole in front of the city hall
Mr. GROSS. This indicates that the
Mr. GROSS. Does this provide for
above the United States flag. This al-
United Nations emblem-
equal display at military establishments?
most caused physical combat-well, it
Mr. REED of Illinois. Let me read
Mr. REED of Illinois. No. This says
did cause physical combat and a consid-
that the flag of the United States-let
from the report by the Secretary of
erable disturbance in the community.
State:
me read it again.
Since that time agitation has been
Mr. GROSS-
As regards the display of the United Na-
persistent to provide something in the
tions flag, the United Nations has declared
flag code that would put the United
That nothing in this section shall make
that the United Nations flag, when dis-
States flag in a position at least equal to
unlawful the continuance of the practice
played with member-nation flags should be
heretofore followed of displaying the flag of
that of the United Nations flag at the
displayed at the same height with such
the United Nations in a position of superior
other flags, and all should be approximately
headquarters of the United Nations, but
prominence or honor-
certainly superior to that of any other
the same size.
So that the United Nations flag has
Thus the proposed bill would involve sub-
national or international flag in any
been flown in a position superior to that
stantially the same problem for the display
other place in the United States.
of the United Nations flag as for the flags
So I repeat the context of this bill, that
of the United States, and will continue to
of foreign countries.
no person shall display the flag of the
be flown in a position superior to that of
the flag of the United States.
(Mr. GROSS asked and was given per-,
United Nations or any other national or
Mr. REED of Illinois. No. I think the
mission to proceed for 3 additional min-
international flag equal, above, or in a
gentleman has not read it as carefully
utes.)
position of superior prominence and
Mr. GROSS. Did the gentleman use
honor to, or in place of, the flag of the
as he might. It reads:
the word "should" or "shall"?
United States at any place within the
The practice heretofore followed of display-
ing the flag of the United Nations in a posi-
Mr. REED of Illinois. The bill does
United States or any Territory or posses-
tion of superior prominence or honor, and
not say "should." It says "shall."
sion thereof; and providing that it shall
other national flags in positions of equal
Mr. GROSS. What about the flying
not make unlawful the continuance of
prominence or honor, with that of the flag
of the American flag at American-con-
the practice heretofore followed of dis-
of the United States at the headquarters of
trolled military installations abroad?
playing the flag of the United Nations in
the United Nations.
Does our flag ever take an inferior posi-
a position of superior prominence or
tion at military installations abroad?
honor, and other national flags in posi-
Mr. GROSS. I find no doubletalk in
Mr. REED of Illinois. No; I am told
tions of equal prominence or honor, with
this language at all:
that it does not.
that of the flag of the United States at
That nothing in this section shall make
Mr. GROSS. I am glad you struck out
the headquarters of the United Nations.
unlawful the continuance of the practice
the provision "at any official meeting or
I am convinced that the force and in-
heretofore followed of displaying the flag of
the United Nations in a position of superior
proceeding of the United Nations" be-
tention of my original Lill is included in
prominence or honor.
cause I never want the day to come when
this bill.
any kind of meeting of the United Na-
The bill before us came over from the
I emphasized the word "superior" with
tions is held in the State of Iowa and
Senate as Senate bill 694. The number
reference to the United Nations flag.
the flag of the United States ever takes
is retained, but everything after the en-
Certainly the flag of the United States
an inferior place to the spider web ban-
acting clause is stricken out, and the text
is flown in a position of equality with
ner of the United Nations.
of the bill which was before the Judiciary
flags of all other countries, but inferior to
Mr. REED of Illinois. That was
Committee, which I introduced, has been
the flag of the United Nations at United
stricken out in the committee today, and
substantially reproduced and substituted
Nations headquarters.
this bill was recommended to the House
for it.
Mr. REED of Illinois. What the gen-
by the unanimous vote of the committee.
The thousands of people who are in-
tleman does is to stop and treat the
Mr. GROSS. I want this record to
terested in this, and certainly the flag
comma as a period after the word
show that I insist the flag of the United
of the United States is an emblem of
"honor." He does not go on and read the
States be flown in superior position to
patriotism in this country, will be in-
rest of the sentence. He must read the
that of any flag of a foreign government
spired with this legislation, in my opin-
sentence altogether: "in a position of
or that of the United Nations anywhere
ion; and it is time that we take action
superior prominence or honor, and other
in the United States, its Territories or
to inspire the patriotism of the people
national flags in positions of equal prom-
Possessions, or anywhere in connection
of the United States, to remove the
inence or honor."
with United States military facilities or
thought from their mind that we are
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June 11
submitting fully and without contradic-
THE ITALIAN ELECTIONS
The SPEAKER. Is there objection to
tion to the United Nations. The SOV-
Mr. JAVITS. Mr. Speaker, I ask
the request of the gentleman from Illi-
ereignty of these United States must be
unanimous consent to address the House
nois?
preserved if the dignity of the country
for 1 minute and to revise and extend
There was no objection.
is to be preserved, and that sovereignty
my remarks.
is symbolized by the flag of the United
States.
The SPEAKER. Is there objection to
THE AIR FORCE BUDGET
Mr. GROSS. Mr. Speaker, will the
the request of the gentleman from New
York?
The SPEAKER. Under previous or-
gentleman yield?
There was no objection.
der of the House, the gentleman from
Mr. McDONOUGH. I yield.
Mr. GROSS. I think the committee
Mr. JAVITS. Mr. Speaker, the Ital-
Illinois [Mr. ARENDS] is recognized for
will agree and the gentleman from Cali-
ian elections have ended with DeGas-
25 minutes.
fornia will agree that the great majority
peri's government in power by a shade.
Mr. ARENDS. Mr. Speaker, it has
of the people of this country are at-
Only 50,000 votes, ou of about 25,000,-
been my privilege to be a Member of this
tached to the flag of the United States.
000 it is estimated, separated it from a
great body for 18 years. During this
What we want to do here is to preserve
two-thirds majority in the Chamber of
entire period I have served on what is
Deputies which would have assured, lit-
now known as the Committee on Armed
the honor and integrity of this flag of
erally, stable government for 5 more
Services, which has primary jurisdiction
ours.
years.
over all legislative matters pertaining
Mr. McDONOUGH. That is correct,
The lesson is clear. Italy's top officials
to our national defense.
and that is what I think this bill does.
I would hesitate to approximate the
I am very happy to know that the com-
and agencies have not overstressed the
mittee has taken it up and that it is be-
danger of communism and neofascism,
tens of hundreds of hours I have lis-
fore the House for action.
both of which have gained at the ex-
tened to expert testimony from the Na-
We Americans should wake up to the
pense of the center parties which have
tion's military great-the many hun-
devoted themselves in the interest of
dreds of legislative measures that I and
fact that we must look out for the inter-
ests of our Nation and our people while
Italy to cooperation with the United
other committee members have studied,
we pour our resources to save the rest
States and the free world. As we come
year in and year out, relating to large
of the world and risk the loss of our own
up to consideration of the Mutual Se-
and small problems of our Nation's de-
curity Program and other measures deal-
fense.
freedoms and our own system of free en-
terprise. We can in the spirit of broth-
ing with foreign policy, us be clear
I menton this notain order to qualify
erhood and cooperation, and with the
first that it is United States aid and
myself as a military expert. I make
honest desire to follow the Christian
United States friendship which have
no such pretense. mention it simply
principle of helping our neighbors, do
helped mightily in keeping Italy from
to indicate my very special interest in
what we can to help them to raise their
conditions which could, after the war,
national defense matters, as well as
standards of living and strengthen their
have brought about the heavy repre-
many years of concentrated labor on
defenses against the common enemy.
sentation of communismin her govern-
national defense problems. The record
But we cannot look out for the inter-
ment.
will show my determination, shared by
ests of all the rest of the world at the ex-
Second, that if Italy had gone in that
the entire Armed Services Committee,
direction the defection of Yugoslavia
that we have a sound, well-balanced na-
pense of our own Nation and our own
from subservience to Moscow would
tional defense. Webre determined that
people. We cannot risk economic col-
we shall have the kind of defense that
lapse and the loss of our own freedom.
probably not have occurred; yet this is
We cannot adopt a policy of America
one of the greatest blows the Commu-
will give our peopletthe maximum pos-
last while no other nation in the world
nist bloc has suffered since the war.
sible security at the lowest possible cost.
has evidenced any willingness to relin-
Third, that Italy overpobulated, with-
During these past few weeks we have
quish its own self-interests in behalf of
out basic economic resources, having
heard much about the proposed $5 bil-
the United States.
eight times the present population den-
lion cut in the Truman Air Force budget.
The proud Stars and Stripes which was
sity of the United States and less than
I am frank to say that some of the
adopted as our national flag on June 14,
one-third the territory available for cul-
statements I have seen in the CONGRES-
1777, has become a symbol of liberty and
tivation, depends vitally upon foreign
SIONAL RECORD and in the public press
freedom throughout the world. And our
trade, foreign-capital investment, and
decrying this proposed reduction have
flag is the only flag in the world that is
the widest possible emigration opportu-
"sailed into the wild blue yonder." They
never dipped to any individual, not even
nities.
evidence either little or no understand-
to the President.
Let us not forget when we consider
ing of the basis for the reduction or are
Americans have loved and respected
bills to aid the President's foreign poli-
an intentional distortion of the facts.
our flag since it first unfurled in the
cy activities this uncomfortably close
One of our colleagues has even gone so
breeze. It has moved westward across
call for freedom in Italy-at a time
far "into the wild blue yonder" as to de-
the Nation with our pioneers. It has
when the ruthless opponents of free in-
mand the resignation of Secretary of De-
accompanied our troops into battle on
stitutions in that country were able to
fense Wilson. The demand is as ridic-
land and on sea. It is far more to a loyal
exploit to the full uncertainties as to our
ulous as the representations made in
American than bits of bunting stitched
country's future policy in helping free
support of it.
into a design, it is a hallowed emblem of
Europe toward military, economic, and
Of course, those of us who have had
the spirit of America.
political integration.
the good fortune toiserve for a number
I have long recognized the need for a
of years in the Congress have become
revival of honest American patriotism in
adjusted to one of the great wonders of
our land as the best answer to those ene-
SPECIAL ORDER GRANTED
this Capitol City. Just as the birds, the
mies of democracy who would spread the
Mr. PATMAN asked and was given
bees, and the flowers emerge each spring
insidious lies of communism. And I be-
permission to address the House for 20
from their winter's sleep, in Washington
lieve one of the best ways we can foster
minutes on Monday and Wednesday
the Air Force budget also bursts forth,
a resurge of American spirit throughout
each spring, in full lower.
the United States is through greater dis-
next, following the legislative program
and any special orders heretofore en-
It is perennial, Mr Speaker, rooted in
play of Old Glory and assurance that no
tered, and also to revise and extend
more than military reality. It is also
other flag shall usurp the place of honor
which should be accorded in this Nation
those remarks and to include certain ex-
rooted in politics, in emotionalism. in
to our own flag.
traneous matter.
service rivalry, and in the evangelism of
the Air Force cult which says annually
I strongly urge that this bill be passed.
that any independent analysis of the
The SPEAKER. The question is on
Air Force budget will voodoo the Nation.
the amendment.
CALENDAR WEDNESDAY BUSINESS
This Air Force drive for a larger
The amendment was agreed to.
DISPENSED WITH
budget is an annual event. It used to be
The bill was ordered to be read a
Mr. ARENDS. Mr. Speaker, I ask
accompanied by air shows, remarkable
third time, was read the third time, and
unanimous consent that business in
high speed or long-distance flights and
passed, and a motion to reconsider was
order on Calendar Wednesday next be
laid on the table.
suddenly discovered enemy threats to
dispensed with.
our Nation. It offers excitement and
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June 25
(1) for the larger home units for larger fam-
the Senate has just passed contained a
Mr. MARTIN. No. This bill adds a
ilies will be unable to qualify under the
number of very difficult, technical prob-
section to that act which reinforces the
FNMA rules, even though they are eligible
lems, and I want to say that we all ad-
provisions of that act by requiring that
for FHA insurance, and (2) in view of the
mired the skill and fairness with which
the American flag be given the cus-
recent practice of FHA in refusing to grant
commitments to insure or certificates of
the distinguished Senator from Indiana
tomary place of prominence and honor
eligibility until financing is secured, the
ironed out the difficulties and disagree-
when flown with foreign or international
June 29, 1953; deadline as now in the bill
ments and produced a bill which, while
flags on United States soil.
would cut off these projects before they
it is not major in its nature, removes
Mr. KNOWLAND. Would this bill re-
could possibly secure the necessary action
a number of impediments to the develop-
quire that the American flag be flown in
from FHA.
ment of our housing programs. We on
the place of prominence and honor at
Let me explain these two points that
the minority side vant to pay tribute to
the United Nations Headquarters?
would be remedied by this amendment in
just a little more detail:
him for his excellent work.
Mr. MARTIN. This bill has a specific
1. With respect to the first part of the
Mr. FREAR. Mr. President, I should
proviso which authorizes "the continu-
amendment, it would carry out the policy of
like to associate miself with the remarks
ance of the practice heretofore followed
section 213 of the National Housing Act to
made by the able Senator from Illinois
of displaying the flag of the United Na-
encourage larger homes for larger families.
regarding the very fine and distin-
tions in a position of superior promi-
A number of the applications now pending
guished chairman of the Banking and
nence or honor at the headquarters of
with FHA for cooperative housing projects
Currency Committee.
the United Nations." This is because of
involve homes with 6 or more rooms and 3 or
the special agreement we have with the
more bedrooms. Under the terms of section
United Nations under the Headquarters
213, the amount of mortgage permitted on a
veterans' project involving 6 rooms with 3
PROHIBITION OF DISPLAY OF
Agreement.
bedrooms, is $11,400 and on a nonveterans'
FLAGS OF INTERNATIONAL OR-
I move that the Senate concur in the
project, $10,800. Foreach additional room,
House amendment.
GANIZATIONS OR OTHER NA-
an allowance is made of $1,900 in the case
The motion was agreed to.
of veterans' projects nd $1,800 in the case
TIONS
Mr. MARTIN. Mr. President, I ask
of nonveterans' projects. Under the terms
The PRESIDING OFFICER laid be-
unanimous consent to have printed at
of the present law applicable to the Federal
fore the Senate the amendment of the
this point in the RECORD an additional
National Mortgage Association, mortgages
cannot be purchased where the loan exceeds
House of Representatives to the bill (S.
statement I have prepared relative to
$10,000 per family residence. The purpose
694) to prohibit the display of flags of
what is known as the flag bill, and also
of this amendment isto make it possible for
international organizations or other na-
an article entitled "Reverence for Flag
FNMA to use part of the remaining available
tions in equal or superior prominence or
Is Held a Part of Good Citizenship,"
funds under Public Law 243 to purchase the
honor to the flag of the United States
written by David Lawrence, and pub-
mortgages on the larger size family units
except under specified circumstances,
lished in the New York Herald Tribune
where the amount of "mortgage is necessarily
and for other purposes, which was to
of recent date.
higher
than
$10,000
y reason of the larger
number of rooms provided to meet the needs
strike out all after the enacting clause
There being no objection, the state-
of larger families.
and insert:
ment and article were ordered to be
2. With respect to the second part of the
That section 3 (c) of the joint resolution
printed in the RECORD, as follows:
amendment, to purchase of mortgages
entitled "Joint resolution to codify and em-
STATEMENT BY SENATOR MARTIN REGARDING
where the statements of eligibility are issued
phasize existing rules and customs pertain-
FLAG DAY AND THE PASSAGE OF THE FLAG
prior to September 30, 1953, instead of June
ing to the display and use of the flag of the
BILL, S. 694
29, 1953, this provision is necessary in order
United States of America," approved June 22,
On June 14 we celebrated one of our most
to give this amendment some practical effect.
1942, as amended (36 U. S. C,, sec. 175 (c)),
cherished national anniversaries-Flag Day.
For over a year, the FHA rule has been that
is amended by adding at the end thereof the
It was on June 14, 176 years ago that the
it will not issue either a statement of eli-
following new sentence: "No person shall
Continental Congress accepted the original
gibility or commitment unless the coopera-
display the flag of the United Nations or any
tive has a commitment for its financing. If
Stars and Stripes as the official symbol of
other national or international flag equal,
it has such commitment, it would not need
the newly-born Republic.
above, or in a position of superior prom-
to sell the mortgage to FNMA. However,
Over the past weekend, editorials, radio
inence or honor to, or in place of, the flag of
there are a number of cooperative projects
the United States at any place within the
programs, and speeches have resounded in
pending where the opoperative has not been
practically every town and hamlet in the
United States or any Territory or possession
able to get a commitment on permanent
country-giving honor to our beloved flag,
thereof: Provided, That nothing in this sec-
financing, but under present FHA rules,
tion shall make unlawful the continuance
whose colors grow brighter with the passage
these cooperatives cannot get a statement of
of the practice heretofore followed of dis-
of the years.
eligibility or commitment. Consequently,
playing the flag of the United Nations in a
I thank God, Mr. President, that the pledge
in order to give section 12 any practical
of allegiance to the flag is stil a morning
position of superior prominence or honor,
effect, it is necessary to allow a period of 3
ceremony in every schoolroom throughout
and other national flags in positions of equal
months so that FHA can issue statements of
the land. It is in itself a prayer because of
prominence or honor, with that of the flag
eligibility to such dooperatives which have
the close tie between our national emblem,
of the United States at the headquarters of
not been able to obtain financing commit-
the United Nations."
and the hopes and aspirations of our peo-
ments. This would make section 12 work-
ple.
able as it would make FNMA funds available
Mr. KNOWLAND. Mr. President, I
Embodied in those Stars and Stripes is not
to such cooperatives who have been unable
have some questions which I should like
just brilliant color, or the silk or bunting
to get financing from other sources. The
to ask of the distinguished Senator from
of which it is made, but an integral part of
second change, involving a later date, is ap-
Pennsylvania [Mr. MARTIN].
every American, living or dead, who has
plicable to projects regardless of the number
fought the good fight to uphold our national
of rooms.
Would this bill require that the Ameri-
honor, at home and abroad.
can flag be flown at a higher elevation
It personifies to us so many events and
The PRESIDING OFFICER. The
or be of a larger size than any foreign
so many emotions that they can seldom be
question is on agreeing to the commit-
or international flag?
expressed, adequately.
tee amendment as amended.
Mr. MARTIN. No. Senate bill 694
It means home, honor, love, faith, courage,
The amendment as amended was
would not require that the American
sacrifice.
agreed to.
It means Valley Forge and Yorktown.
flag be flown higher or be of a larger
The PRESIDING OFFICER. The
It means Manila Bay and San Juan Hill
size. It simply requires that no foreign
bill is open to further amendment. If
It means Gettysburg, St. Mihiel and the
flag shall be flown in a position of equal
Argonne, the Battle of the Bulge, and the
there be no further amendment, the
or superior prominence or honor to the
beaches of Anzio, Wake Island, Corregidor,
question is on the engressment and third
American flag.
and Mount Suribachi, and Heartbreak Ridge
reading of the bill.
Mr. KNOWLAND. The existing law,
in Korea.
The bill (S. 2103) was ordered to be
the act of June 22, 1942, title 36 of the
Whether we see it flying from the top of
engrossed for a third reading, was read
United States Code, section 175 (c),
the Capitol Building, on the mast of a ship
the third time, and passed.
specifies that "international usage for-
at sea, or draped sedately beside our altars,
Mr. DOUGLAS. Mr. President, I
bids the display of the flag of one nation
a love of country wells up within us at the
should like to pay tribute to the dis-
sight of it and a sense of unity and purpose
above that of another nation in time of
pervades our hearts.
tinguished chairman of the Banking and
peace." Would this bill be in conflict
In commemorating Flag Day, Mr. Presi-
Currency Committee. The bill which
with that section?
dent, I would like to take note of the pas-
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sage of legislation In both the Senate and
and passed by the Senate on October 19,
To my way of thinking, editorial comments
the House in recent days.
1951, on a calendar call.
of this sort by the Washington Post do not
This legislation has been made necessary
After passage of the bill on that date,
warrant the dignity of a reply.
by repeated attempts to lower the flag of
and before completion of the calendar call,
In refreshing contrast is an article by Da-
the United States-to diffuse its stars and
the former junior Senator from Connecticut,
vid Lawrence, in his syndicated column, To-
stripes-and replace it with the blue-and-
Mr. Benton moved for reconsideration of the
day in Washington, which appeared on June
white flag of the United Nations.
Senate vote. The senior Senator from
4 in a number of newspapers throughout the
I refer to S. 694, introduced by the senior
Pennsylvania was not on the floor when the
country.
Senator from Pennsylvania, which passed
motion to reconsider was made.
Mr. Lawrence states in part:
the Senate on June 1 and was acted upon in
As a result, the original bill, S. 2039, was
"What so many cynics of these times over-
the House of Representatives on June 11.
tabled and action upon it delayed from
look is that fighting spirit is itself closely
S. 694 is good Flag Day material, Mr.
October 19, 1951, until April 16, 1952, at
related to national spirit and that decadence
President.
which date it was too late in the session to
in the military forces sets in and the morale
It provides that no flag shall be flown in
get action in the House.
of a people begins to deteriorate when the
a position equal to or superior to the flag
The former Senator Benton's reason for
symbols of national pride no longer stir the
of the United States anywhere in the United
his tabling motion was that he had received
hearts of the citizens."
States, its Territories, or possessions. If the
a memorandum from the State Department
Our strength lies in national spirit-in
flag of the United States is displayed in con-
opposing the bill, and he wanted members
faith in the American way of life. Whether
junction with the flags of other nations, our
of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee
we join with other nations for our own se-
flag shall be given the superior position of
to consider what the State Department had
curity, or for the protection of others less
honor. This does not necessarily mean that
to say.
strong than ourselves, we must not permit
the flag of the United States must be larger
The senior Senator from Pennsylvania has
our national institutions and our national
in size or flown at a greater height on all
never seen this memorandum-and it was
sovereignty to be undermined by an ideology
occasions.
never, so far as I know, presented to the
of universalism.
One exception is made. It shall not be
proper committee. Former Senator Ben-
unlawful for the flag of the United Nations
ton's objection to S. 2039 was removed on
TODAY IN WASHINGTON
to be flown in a superior position at one
April 16, 1952-with the comment that the
location only-the headquarters of the
(By David Lawrence)
reasons he believed were an impediment to
United Nations-with all other flags being
the bill had been removed.
REVERENCE FOR FLAG IS HELD A PART OF GOOD
equal.
The real reason for removing the objec-
CITIZENSHIP
Some of my colleagues may remember that
tion was that the organization of the Daugh-
WASHINGTON, June 3.-All the world and a
it was not too long ago, in the first flush
ters of American Revolution, the American
goodly section of the American press recog-
of the United Nations organization, that
Legion and other patriotic organizations in
nized in the British coronation ceremony this
American schoolchildren were urged to make
the State of Connecticut had persuaded the
week a deep-seated, patriotic devotion on
copies of the United Nations flag, and house-
former junior Senator from Connecticut to
the part of the British people to their an-
wives were urged to sew United Nations
see the light of day.
cient tradition. No voices were raised here
flags, as part of a U. N. propaganda scheme.
These same vague objections began to
to disparage the celebration as a piece of
It was only a few days ago that I listened
make themselves evident when the senior
chauvinism or excessive pride in the sym-
to a radio program put out by the United
Senator from Pennsylvania reintroduced the
bols of a nation.
Nations Organization in New York, which
flag bill in the 83d Congress.
Yet this week when the Senate passed and
was undoubtedly intended as indirect propa-
Letters were received by some of my col-
sent to the House for action a bill which
ganda against congressional action on the
leagues from the Division of International
would forbid the display of the United Na-
flag bill. It began with a great buildup of
Conferences in the State Department, to the
tions flag in a position superior or equal to
the United Nations flag. Then the narrator,
effect that the bill would cause complica-
the flag of the United States, one important
who is Chief Security Officer of the United
tions in international conferences, where the
newspaper hereabouts called it a piece of
Nations, was asked this question:
flags of all nations are placed equally. It
chauvinism and wondered whether the dig-
"Mr. Begley, in no way does the United
was suggested to the Division of Interna-
nity and honor of the American flag came
Nations flag detract from national allegiance
tional Conferences that it had the privilege
from such manifestations or from the valor
or anything of that sort?"
of testifying before the Senate Judiciary
of men who carried that flag on the field of
And Mr. Begley answered:
Committee, if the State Department wished
battle.
"On the contrary, I think that it has never
to express its doubts about the legislation.
This is a misconception which seems to
really been raised except by some misin-
When the second bill, S. 694, was again
have become widespread in certain circles
formed people. As an American, I certainly
reported favorably to the Senate, and was
in recent years in America-that it is some-
see no reason to bring up the subject."
reached on the calendar call of May 21,
how overly patriotic to show reverence for
I am glad to be classed with those whom
1953-another objection was lodged against
the American flag and that the United Na-
Mr. Begley calls "misinformed." I have
it. Again, some request from the State
tions is some kind of superstate to which
rendered years of service in the fight to de-
Department was made through a member of
the American people and, indeed, their troops
fend and protect the fiag of the United States,
the Foreign Relations Committee.
must pay an allegiance higher than that
and I think there is good reason to bring
This time, I might say the objection was
given to the United States itself.
up the subject now.
found to be as vague as in the previous
NO WORLD GOVERNMENT
And the Congress has by its action indi-
year-and was removed. With the coopera-
It crops out in many ways. Lately some
cated that it feels that the American posi-
tion of the acting majority leader, S. 694
American employees of the U. N., with the
tion should be made clear. I do not believe
was brought up and passed by the Senate,
support of some legal opinions by U. N. doc-
that any of us particularly appreciate Amer-
without a dissenting vote, on June 1.
trinaires, have taken the position that once
Ican tax dollars being spent for propaganda
I have recounted these details only to
these employees become a part of the U. N.,
against legislation pending in the Congress
demonstrate to what extent we have fol-
they are no longer responsible to any na-
of the United States.
lowed the will-o'-the-wisp of international
tional jurisdiction as citizens.
Arguments came up at the outbreak of
cooperation-without regard to the hazards
There seems to have grown up an idea,
the war in Korea as to whether our men
to our national life and honor that lie in
too, that the United Nations is a world gov-
should move into battle under a world
wait at every turn. In the glow of our own
ernment instead of a union of sovereign
banner.
generosity and eagerness, we permit the
governments. In the Senate a proposal by
This was seriously considered-although
truths of our national vigor and sovereignty
Senator BRICKER to amend the Federal Con-
there is no such thing as a United Nations
to become obscured.
stitution has developed a controversy as to
police force-no such thing as a United Na-
It took 2 years in the United States Sen-
whether agreements of a legislative charac-
tions authority to order men into battle-
ate to get through a bill which merely states
ter made under the treaty by which the
and our sacrifice in Korea has been guided
that we shall have the right to display our
United States entered the U. N. will super-
by the impulses which have made our Na-
own country's flag in a superior position in
sede the laws of the United States. At one
tion a refuge for the oppressed-and our flag
our own land and on our own possessions.
time the present Secretary of State, John
the symbol of freedom wherever it 18 raised.
It was necessary to reaffirm that the Stars
Foster Dulles, in a public address expressed
There is not much doubt about the source
and Stripes is our national flag-and may
apprehension concerning this possibility.
of such ideas, because the same influence
not be superseded by any conglomeration of
Many of the misunderstandings concern-
made itself felt when the senior Senator
other flags-or the flag of any political
ing the true role of the U. N. arise from an
from Pennsylvania first introduced the flag
organization.
overselling of the U. N. as an instrument
bill in the 82d Congress-and opposition has
On June 2, the day after the passage of the
that supposedly enforces peace. There are
continued to make itself felt in the 83d
Congress, though I am glad to say with
flag bill in the Senate, the Washington Post
people in America who think of the U. N. as
carrled an editorial referring to the bill as a
a governmental structure that is over and
less success.
piece of chauvinism-inferring that the
above individual governments. But their
The original fiag bill was introduced on
stated purpose of the bill, "to protect and
fanaticism blindly overlooks the realistic
August 22, 1951. It was favorably reported
uphold the dignity and honor of the flag,"
fact that today one set of members of the
upon by the Senate Judiciary Committee
was old-fashioned and provincial.
U. N. is arming against another set and also
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June 25
that the U. N. has declared Red China an
EXECUTIVE REPORT OF A
COLLECTOR OF CUSTOMS
aggressor and another member of the U. N.-
COMMITTEE
Soviet Russia-publicly admits sending mu-
The legislative clerk read the nomina-
nitions of war to help the aggressor in
The following favorable report of a
tion of George F. Jameson to be collec-
Korea.
nomination was submitted:
tor of customs in customs collection dis-
The spirit of a nation, indeed the morale
By Mr. SMITH of New Jersey, from the
trict No. 29, with headquarters at Port-
of its fighting army, is directly related to
Committee on Labor and Public Welfare:
land, Oreg.
the reverence and devotion given to a na-
Lee Mohrmann Thuraton, of Michigan, to
The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without
tional symbol-its flag. School children are
be United States Commissioner of Education.
taught in the American schools to pledge
objection, the nomination is confirmed.
allegiance to the flag. American troops pay
Mr. KNOWLAND. I ask that the
tribute to the flag by their daily salute at
EXECUTIVE REPORTS OF NOMINA-
President be notified forthwith of the
sundown. The Nation's anthem is dedicated
TIONS FROM COMMITTEE ON
confirmation of the nomination.
to a star-spangled banner.
The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without
What so many cynics of these times over-
ARMED SERVICES
objection, the President will be notified
look is that fighting spirit is itself closely
Mr. SALTONSTALL. Mr. President,
forthwith of the onfirmation of the
related to national spirit and that decadence
from the Committee on Armed Services,
nomination.
in the military forces sets in and the morale
of a people begins to deteriorate when the
I report favorably seven nominations of
symbols of national pride no longer stir the
general rank in the Almy and flag rank
hearts of the citizens. Just a year ago this
in the Navy, and ask that they be placed
LEGISLATIVE SESSION
correspondent, when in Europe, chatted one
on the Executive Calendar.
Mr. KNOWLAND Mr. President, I
day with a high British military officer asso-
Also, from the Committee on Armed
move that the Senate resume the con-
clated with NATO, and the latter expressed
Services, I report favorably 174 nomina-
privately his belief that a European defense
sideration of legislative business.
tions in the grades of leutenant junior
army with a single uniform would never be
The motion was agreed to; and the
as soul-stirring as national divisions wear-
grade and ensign in the Navy, 988 nom-
Senate resumed the consideration of leg-
ing distinctive uniforms and insignia.
inations in the grade of Polonel and below
islative business.
in the Marine Corps, and 194 nomina-
TRADITION HARD TO BREAK
tions in the grade of major and below in
It is, of course, true that the theme of
the Air Force.
Germany's song, Deutschland Uber Alles,
AMENDMENT OF NATIONAL HOUS-
came under Hitler to typify an abuse of na-
In order to save the expense of print-
ing this large list of names on the Execu-
ING ACT AND SERVICEMEN'S RE-
tionalism-a menace to the peace of other
tive Calendar, and inasmuch as they
ADJUSTMENT ACT OF 1944, RELAT-
countries. But it will be noted that recently,
when it came to choosing a national anthem,
have already appeared once in the
ING TO INTEREST RATES
all political parties in West Germany insisted
RECORD, I request that they lie on the
Mr. KNOWLAND. Mr. President, I
on legalizing that same song under which
Vice President's desk for inspection by
ask that the unfinished business be tem-
German troops had been called to battle be-
any Senator, prior to their confirmation.
porarily laid aside and that the Senate
fore. Tradition is hard to break, if indeed
The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there
it is wise to attempt for any reason to break
consider S. 1993, calendar No. 390.
the spirit of a people's patriotism.
objection to the request of the Senator
The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there
The placing of the U. N. flag above the
from Massachusetts? The Chair hears
objection?
American flag, it might be contended, would
none, and it is so ordered.
There being no objection, the Senate
be a harmless courtesy, but in the present
The nominations ordered to be placed
proceeded to consider the bill (S. 1993)
atmosphere-where the tendency is to exalt
on the calendar are as follows:
to amend the National Housing Act, as
a strange kind of internationalism which
Lt. Gen. Earle Everand Partridge, 33A
amended, and the Servicemen's Read-
definitely seeks to disparage all national
(major general, Regular Air Force), United
justment Act of 1944, as amended, with
feelings as isolationism or mistaken na-
States Air Force, to be Deputy Chief of Staff,
tionalism-it is not amiss to strengthen
respect to maximum interest rates, and
Operations, United States Air Force, with
rather than weaken faith in the symbols of
for other purposes, which had been re-
rank of lieutenant generalland as lieutenant
the United States and especially in its flag.
general in the United States Air Force, under
ported from the Committee on Banking
The Communists, to be sure, have an in-
the provisions of section 504 and 515, Officer
and Currency with amendments.
ternational ideology. Some of the French
Personnel Act of 1947;
Mr. KNOWLAND. have discussed
Communists say they are for communism
Lt. Gen. Leon William Johnson, 88A (major
this matter with both the chairman of
above all else and above even allegiance to
general, Regular Air Force), to be senior
the committee and also with the ranking
the French flag. A union of free nations,
Air Force member, Military Staff Committee,
minority member of the committee and
whether it be in the U. N. or a military alli-
United Nations, with the rank of lieutenant
ance like NATO, will be stronger when each
the acting minority leader.
general, and as lieutenant general in the
component member has a truly national
Senate bill 1993, which was introduced
United States Air Force, under the provisions
spirit than if regard for a nation's flag is
of sections 504 and 515 OF the Officer Per-
by the Senator from Indiana [Mr. CAPE-
insidiously undermined by an ideology of
sonnel Act of 1947;
HART], is another bill relating to the Na-
universalism.
Brig. Gen. Alvin Roubal Luedecke, 1486A
tional Housing Act. I understand it ties
(colonel, Regular Air Force), United States
in with legislation which has just been
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Air Force, for appointment as temporary
passed and with other legislation having
major general in the United States Air Force,
a June 30 expiration date. Is my under-
Mr. KNOWLAND Mr. President, I
under the provisions of section 515 of the
standing correct?
move that the Senate proceed to the
Officer Personnel Act of 1947;
Mr. SPARKMAN. The Senator is cor-
consideration of executive business, for
Adm. William Morrow Techteler, United
the purpose of acting on the nomina-
States Navy, to have the grade, rank, pay,
rect. The bill before the Senate is really
tion under the heading of "New Report."
and allowances of an admiral while serving
supplemental of the bill just passed.
The motion was agreed to; and the
as commander in chief, Allied Forces, South-
Mr. KNOWLAND. Was the bill re-
ern Europe;
Senate proceeded to the consideration
ported unanimously by the committee?
Vice Adm. Felix B. Stump, United States
of executive business.
Mr. SPARKMAN. The bill was re-
Navy, to have the grade. rang, pay, and allow-
ances of an admiral while!serving as com-
ported unanimously by the committee.
mander in chief, Pacific, and commander in
Mr. LANGER. Mr. President, I de-
EXECUTIVE MESSAGES REFERRED
chief, United States Pacific Fleet;
sire to ask a question about the bill be-
The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. CAPE-
Rear Adm. Thomas S. Comps, United States
fore it is passed. Does the bill provide
Navy, to have the grade, rank, pay, and allow-
for the issuance of bonds
HART in the chair) laid before the Senate
ances of a vice admiral while serving as a
messages from the President of the
Mr. SPARKMAN. No,at does not pro-
fleet commander; and
United States submitting sundry nomi-
vide for the issuance of lionds. The bill
Rear Adm. Apollo Souceb United States
continues beyond June 30 certain hous-
nations and withdrawing the nomina-
Navy, to be Chief of the Bureau of Aeronau-
tion of Tom Lyon, of Utah, to be Director
tics in the Department of the Navy for a term
ing programs that would have expired.
of the Bureau of Mines, which nomina-
of 4 years.
The bill also gives authority to the Direc-
tor of Loans in the Veterans' Adminis-
ting messages were referred to the ap-
The PRESIDING OFFICER. If there
propriate committees
tration and also to the Administrator of
be no further reports of committees the
FHA loans to lower the rate of interest if
(For nominations this day received,
nomination under the heading "New
see the end of Senate proceedings.),
conditions ever reach the point where
Reports" will be stated.
they should be lowered.