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The original documents are located in Box D4, folder "Ford Press Releases, June -
December 1965" of the Ford Congressional Papers: Press Secretary and Speech File at the
Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library.
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Statement by Rep. Gerald R. Ford (R-Mich)
on Republican fact-finding mission to France
June 21, 1965
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
The Republican fact-finding mission on NATO has returned from a busy schedule
of conferences in Paris, The purpose was to study the Atlantic Alliance and to
probe what appeared to be a deepening rift between France and the United States.
The mission received an enthusiastic and warm welcome by French leaders.
A full report and specific recommendations will be made to the Republican
Conference at an early date, but it is obvious this mission has already made a
significant contribution.
Toward the end of the 8-day period several notable developments occurred in
U.S.-French relations.
President Johnson suddenly dispatched Vice President Humphrey to France where
he praised France and met with President deGaulle.
The French government made a number of friendly gestures toward the United
States. The government announced prepayment of $178 million in World War II debt,
10 years ahead of schedule, and both Foreign Minister Couve de Murville and
President de Gaulle expressed warmth toward this country in personal statements.
I am delighted to see that President Johnson is now apparently moving in a
direction long advocated by Republicans. The Republican Task Force on NATO last
April 20 urged President Johnson himself to go to Europe at the earliest possible
date to visit deGaulle. I still hope he will do SO.
Republicans are gratified by these developments and hope the President will
now give priority to the difficult and urgent problems of the Atlantic Alliance.
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Statement by Rep. Gerald R, Ford (ReMich)
"Tax Credit Plan"
June 23, 1965
The tax credit plan to assist students and their parents in meeting the
expenses of higher education, which the House Republican Conference today
endorsed, has been a major objective of Republican policy for many years. Our party
platforms in both 1960 and 1964 contained strong planks in favor of the tax
revision to lighten the burden of the costs of education.
Year after year Republicans have introduced legislation to ease the present
tax burden on amounts spent to pay the mounting costs of higher education. In the
present Congress alone 22 House Republicans have introduced tax credit bills for
this purpose and in the Senate 17 Republicans co-sponsor the tax-credit approach.
I believe we can justifiably call the tax credit approach a truly Republican
approach.
We have found strong support for tax credit among those who know best the
needs of American higher education. the educators themselves. An extensive survey
of college and university presidents and trustees, educators, and others interested
in education found them 7 to 2 in favor of tax credit legislation.
President Johnson has opposed tax credit legislation. Yet only last Monday,
in signing the bill to reduce excise taxes, the President indicated that further
tax reduction is needed. We Republicans agree. We realize that there are many
competing claims for relief from the burden of Federal taxation. But, we
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feel that none has greater priority than the higher education of the next generat-
ion of Americans.
As Republicans we have been united behind the tax credit approach for many
years. We are united today. We sincerely hope that our efforts will produce much
needed relief for millions of American students and their parents in meeting the
burdensome costs of higher education. For in today's world, higher education is
not a luxury, it is a vital necessity.
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STATEMENT BY REP. GERALD R. FORD, REPUBLICAN LEADER, HOUSE OF representatives, ON
VIET NAM -- JULY 1, 1965
Republicans will continue to disregard partisan considerations in foreign
policy. We will be guided by the national interest.
Like Senator Arthur Vandenberg at the time of the Yalta Agreement, we will
criticize Administration policy when it fails to serve the national interest. We
will make constructive recommendations that will bolster the President's firmness.
No Republican has called this McNamara's war.
Several House Republicans, including myself, recently made the following points
about Viet Nam:
1. The objectives of our Nation's policy must be the establishment of con-
ditions under which the people of South Viet-Nammay live in peace and
freedom. This means a government of their own choosing. This means
freedom from aggression -- from within and from without.
2. We hope for negotiations to end the fighting -- to assure the freedom and
independence of South Viet-Nam. LET ME CLARIFY ONE POINT -- the Communists
are escalating the war. No American is. Moreover, Peiping and Hanoi spurn
the negotiating table.
3. The United States cannot, without violating its word, agree to settlement
which involves a coalition government with Communists. Such government
makes a larger war inevitable at a later date. History proves a coalition
government with Communists gives them unlimited veto power. Veto power
scuttles any hope for permanent peace.
4. The Administration must not sacrifice the freedam and independence of
South Viet Nam. To do so makes the loss of American lives purposeless.
Some Democrats would abandon the free people of South Viet-Nam. The
President must not yield to them.
5. In this crisis, some Republican leaders believe American air and sea
power must be used more effectively in North Viet.Nam against significant
military targets, We advocate greater Allied participation. We question
the logic of committing U.S. ground forces on a large scale to fight a
war in Southeast Asia.
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Statement by Rep. Gerald R. Ford (R-Mich)
on Viet Nam war
June 26, 1965
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Shocking events demand that the Administration immediately take the wraps off
our military forces in Southeast Asia by unleashing devastating air and sea power
against all significant military targets in North Viet Name
The execution of Army Sgt, Harold George Bennett, the threat to commit more
murders, the reign of terror against innocent victims in Saigon, and the constant
rebuffing of peace attempts starkly reveal the Communist intention for conquest
without regard for human life.
I recommend President Johnson harden the U,S. attitude toward North Viet Nam,
including full-scale air attacks on all significant Viet Cong military targets and
a naval quarantine to cut off delivery of arms and supplies by sea.
In this deepening crisis the Administration cannot play geo-political fcotsie
with the power-mad Communist leaders in Southeast Asia. It is the duty of the United
States to make ruthless aggression in South Viet Nam so costly for the enemy that
Hanoi leadership will join us at the peace table it now spurns,
If Communist aggression is to be stopped in its tracks and crushed, the
Seventh Fleet must set up a quarantine against shipping that fattens the aggressor's
war arsenal.
It is appalling to learn that 65 vessels have carried material to the Viet Cong.
Free world nations receiving U.S. foreign aid, whose ships have called at North
Viet Nam ports since January, must be given notice by a quarantine that we do not
intend to allow this flow of offensive military materiel to the enemy.
For the United States to fight a massive land war in the swamps and jungles on
the terms of the enemy is illogical. The U.S. must make its military attacks so
successful on North Viet Nam that the Viet Cong will back off from the escalation
of its aggression.
The time for a mighty United States military air offensive and the quarantining
of North Viet Nam seaports is now--today, this crucial and critical hour.
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CONGRESSMAN
NEWS
GERALD R. FORD
HOUSE REPUBLICAN LEADER
RELEASE
Statement by Gerald R. Ford, House Republican Leader,
July 7, 1965
on Communist missile sites in North Viet Nam
A dangerous build-up of enemy missile strength &: North Viet Nam demands
immediate, effective United States do attacks against these significant military
targets.
The construction of the missile sites is clear evidence of Communist
escalation of the conflict.
Sites designed for firing surface-to-air missiles should be knocked out
by United States air superiority before the enemy uses the weapons against the
side of freedom. The sites are a threat to the lives of American military personnel.
I reaffirm my support of President Johnson's stand-firm policy against
Communist agression. However, the State Department's report of an enemy missile
build-up indicates need for more effective air action against these significant
military targets as quickly as possible.
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Statement by Gerald R. Ford, House Republican Leader,
July 7, 1965
on Communist missile sites in North Viet Nam
A dangerous build-up of enemy missile strength in North Viet Nam demands
immediate, effective United States air attacks against these significant military
targets,
The construction of the missile sites is clear evidence of Communist
escalation of the conflict
Sites designed for firing surface-to-air missiles should be knocked out
by United States air superiority before the enemy uses the weapons against the
side of freedom, The sites are a threat to the lives of American military personnel.
I reaffirm my support of President Johnson's stand-firm policy against
Communist agression. However, the State Department's report of an enemy missile
build-up indicates need for more effective air action against these significant
military targets as quickly as possible.
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STATEMENT BY RSP. GERALD R. FORD
ON APPOINTMENT OF A NEW AMBASSADOR
July 8, 1965
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
The appointment of a new United States ambassador in South Viet Nam
at this critical time is very perplexing.
The President should give a clear, detailed explanation to the
American people if this switch in high-level diplomatic assignments from
General Maxwell Taylor to Ambassador Lodge means a change in the United
States foreign policy of firmness against Communist aggression.
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FORD LIBRARY
STATEMENT BY REP. GERALD R. FORD, HOUSE REPUBLICAN LEADER
ON VOTING RIGHTS BILL
July 9, 1965
After making every effort to improve the voting rights
bill, I voted for the final passage to achieve at least one
step toward guaranteeing every qualified citizen the privilege
of balloting.
The Republican approach offered a comprehensive and
effective way to eliminate voter discrimination quickly and
wherever it exists.
The Republican solution was sound. The Democrat version
falls short of these objectives, but action was required.
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STATEMENT BY REP. GERALD R. FORD, HOUSE REPUBLICAN LEADER
ON FOREIGN POLICY
July 13, 1965
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
In the past ten days several speeches have been made by Democrats on the Floor
of the Senate concerning Republican views on the war in Viet Nam.
Complete, accurate and meaningful debate on this issue is needed. It should
be encouraged. Anything less will confuse the American people and could mislead
the enemy.
Republican leaders in the House and Senate have forthrightly supported the
President in his firm actions against Communist aggression. We reaffirm that po-
sition today, but reserve the right to make constructive suggestions and to raise
legitimate questions.
Does unwarranted speculation, does the twisting of words and phrases serve
the national interest? Does unjustified name-calling add stature to this public
dialogue?
No elected Republican office-holder to my knowledge has advocated "indiscrimi-
nate slaughter of Vietnamese" -- nor the bombing of targets other than those of
significant military importance -- nor bombing of targets outside Viet Nam. Nor
has any Republican opposed discussions leading to an honorable settlement at the
proper time.
In these critical hours, significant events have come to the forefront.
Revealing that the conflict in Southeast Asia is going badly for the side
of freedom, the President sent the First Infantry Division into battle
positions.
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Secretary of State Dean Rusk warns Red China and any other nation that by
the decision to "get into this war" they must realize "the idea of sanctuary
is dead."
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United States military manpower in Viet Nam grows to 71,000 with the pros-
pects of substantially more ground troops being committed in that war-torn
country.
The Soviet Union warns it will step up military aid to the Communist ag-
gressors in Viet Nam.
At a delicate geo-political time a sudden switch in Ambassadors to Viet Nam
is ordered by the President.
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Speculation grows that military Reservists will be recalled to active duty
by the White House.
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*There is growing talk of the Administration planning to ask Congress
for a larger defense budget.
*Casualty lists grow in Viet Nam as the swamp and jungle war expands.
*Red China's foreign minister Marshal Chen Yi expresses his hopes that
the United States will send 2 million troops predicting "the bigger the
intervention, the bigger the defeat will be" for free world forces.
*Communist aggressor leaders spurn all efforts aimed at settlement.
*The enemy's military arsenal grows as ships from some of our
allies visit North Viet Nam ports unloading war-support cargoes for use
against the free world effort to defeat Communist aggression.
*Members of the President's own Democrat party create doubts by
labeling our military effort "McNamara's war" and provide the enemy with
damaging propaganda ammunition.
I urge the President to deliver a "state of the emergency" message
to dispel the myths, to squelch or to confirm the speculation, to calm
the growing uneasiness and unrest in the Nation.
Without violating national security, the President should bring the
facts out of the shadows. I strongly recommend that he speak with the
Nation without delay in this critical hour of history.
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STATEMENT OF REP. GERALD R. FORD
July 14, 1965
All Americans, regardless of Party affiliation, will receive with
sorrow the news of the death of Adlai Stevenson.
Mr. Stevenson served the nation with distinction over the course
of 25 years. As Governor of Illinois and as a nominee for the Presidency
two
in eight elections he served his Party well. In his later years, as
Ambassador of the United States to the United Nations, he served the
nation faithfully.
A great American has passed from the scene. I express my personal
regret and that of my Republican colleagues in the House of Representatives
at the loss which the nation has suffered.
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Statement by Rep. Gerald R. Ford, House Republican Leader
on "State of the Emergency" message by the President
July 19, 1965
FOR IMMEDIATE REIE ASE
The hard, bitter facts of the war in Viet Nam come more sharply into focus at this
crucial time in our Nation's history,
* Enemy guerrillas take control of a vital highway that linked two United States
military bases.
* Defense Secretary McNamara gets the word from high commanders in Saigon to
rapidly expand the number of American combat troops in Viet Nam.
* An hour of decision nears for the President to decide whether he will call
up military Reservists and National Guard divisions,
However, the American people grow more concerned, more confused by the hour as
the war situation for them becomes a nightmare of speculation.
I have urged the President to deliver a "state of the emergency" message to the
Nation. As the hours grow more critical, I again recommend that the Commander-in-
Chief candidly tell the Congress and the Nation what we are up egainst in
Viet Nam today and what may be ahead.
The American people who face sacrifices should be given an accurate, honest
appraisal within the confines of national security. The hour is getting late.
The Nation waits for a straight-from-ths-shoulder message from the White House,
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Press statement
July 26, 1965
The information received so far is most disheartening.
The Russian built anti-aireraft missiles should have been
destroyed before a single American pilot's life was lost.
As I warned ten days ago, these missiles at that time were
significant military targets. It is obvious these Soviet
weapons are a continuing threat to American lives today.
BERALD FORD LIBRARY
Statement by REP. GERALD R. FORD
House Republican Leader
on the President's Viet Nam Message
July 28, 1965
FOR RELEASE AT
2 P.M. EDT
President Johnson as Commander-in-Chief has made
far-reaching military decisions in this grave crisis. I
continue to support firmness against Communist aggression.
In view of the President's military decisions I urge
that he take the lead in cutting back new domestic programs
to marshal the Nation's strength for the military effort.
The Nation cannot afford bureaucracy as usual. Its
continuation would overburden the economy, weaken the
war effort, and lead to damaging inflation.
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Statement by Rep. Gerald R. Ford
August 1, 1965
I am concerned by the White House comment. Senator Mansfield's
statement Tuesday evening at the White House conference made no
mention of the call-up of military reserves. I have made no
subsequent comment to anyone connecting Senator Mansfield's views
with the President's decision not to call up the reserves to active
duty at this time.
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STATEMENT
by
Rep. GERALD R. FORD, HOUSE REPUBLICAN LEADER
August 2, 1965
FOR RELEASE AT 1 P.M. EDT.
Communist leaders all over the world would be happy to see a
bitter, name-calling contest develop between President Johnson and
Congressional leaders at this crucial time. Mr. Johnson's remarks
made during his Sunday Press Conference in Texas, if he was referring
to me, are the possible result of a misunderstanding which I trust the
White House will correct.
I refuse to be baited into a verbal donneybrook with the
Commander-in-Chief that would play into the hands of Hanoi, Peiping
and Moscow.
I support the President's firmness against Communist aggression
in Viet Nam. Regrettably, the principle opposition to the President's
military decisions come from Democrats in the Congress, particularly
in the Senate.
The Nation faces a critical future. The President has the
responsibility of making additional important military decisions. For
the national interest and our security, I urge that we get on with the
awesome tasks ahead without further delay and without splitting the
Nation's unity.
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CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES
OFFICE OF THE MINORITY LEADER
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
WASHINGTON, D.C.
August 5, 1965
The President
The White House
Dear Mr. President:
The enclosed unsolicited letter was received in my office
this morning from a mutual friend, Mr. Sam Shaffer. With
his approval I am forwarding his letter to you and making
it public.
In light of the events of the past week, if you were referring
to me, I must respectfully request a conference with you to
determine on what basis you were erroneously informed as to
my views.
Warmest personal regards.
Sincerely,
(s) Gerald R. Ford
Gerald R. Ford. M.C.
GRF:fl
Enclosure
Golden Winds Cottage
Newfound Lake
Bristol,
New Hampshire
August 3, 1965
Rep. Gerald Ford
U.S. Capitol
Washington, D.C.
Dear Gerry:
I have learned belatedly, here in the distant reaches of
New Hampshire, of the President's wholly unfair criticism -- presumably
of you -- of an alleged violation of confidence concerning the alleged
contents and influence of Sen. Mansfield's statement, read at the
White House briefing on Vietnam.
I was one of your guests at the background luncheon. It
was I who asked you about the Mansfield statement. I said I had
learned that Sen. Mansfield had read a two-page statement critical of
Vietnam at the White House meeting and asked you for details. Your
only comment, as I recall it, was that the statement seemed to you
to be longer than two pages. Beyond this statement and your remark
that you noticed Ambassador Henry Cabot Lodge sitting silently nearby,
you vouchsafed no details of the Mansfield statement.
You said nothing -- I repeat nothing -- to the effect that
Sen. Mansfield argued against calling up the reserves or that this had
any influence on the President's decision.
I was struck at the luncheon by your great sense of national
responsibility when you told us that though you had been advocating a
different course in Vietnam from the President's, you were going to
support our Commander-in-Chief in the decisions he had made.
The President has been ill-informed -- perhaps by inaccurate
or tendentious reporting by some newsmen. Please feel free to make this
letter public or to send a copy to the President.
Sincerely,
(s) Sam
Samuel Shaffer
STATEMENT BY
REP. GERALD R. FORD--August 6, 1965
I am surprised to read some published interpretations of statements which
I made recently in Los Angeles relating to the respective responsibilities of
Congress and the Executive branch in connection with the conflict in Viet Nam.
The statements were prompted particularly by the President's announcement of
last weeks"eevethis is really war."
My statements reflect the concern that the President may be exceeding
his constitutional powers and that the Congress may not be exercising its
responsibilities.
What I said in Los Angeles I have said many times before-
- that the President should present a frank statement on the situation
in Viet Nam to the Congress in a State of the Emergency message
- that the President should ask the Congress for an appropriate action
in support of his present policy
- that the Congress should debate fully the course of action which the
President is taking and indicate its sentiments
The appropriate Congressional action might be a declaration of national
emergency. It might be a declaration of war if the President's policy is
in fact war. Since Congress under the Constitution has sole authority to
declare war, the President must seek Congressional authorization for a
policy of this type.
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and war by not declaring
Cocalaty not to continued but to and
LIBRARY
Statement by
Rep. Gerald R. Ford
on
Republican Groups
August 11, 1965
I would hope that all such organizations would be
within the regular framework of the Republican organization.
However, if they are not, I hope such organizations will
channel their efforts on behalf of Republican candidates
in every State.
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GERALD FORD LIBRARY
statement for PARADE Magazine
August 13, 1965
The minority party in Congress has the responsibility
to ask questions, raise issues and make suggestions.
We must have responsible dialogue. Reckless, unfounded,
irresponsible criticism of the President in a time of
the Viet name crois
national emergency such as this could have disatrous results.
It could lead the enemy to miscalculate our determination,
national strength and unity.
GERALD FORD LIBRARY
CONGRESSMAN
NEWS
GERALD R. FORD
HOUSE REPUBLICAN LEADER
RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 26, 1965
(KILL PREVIOUS STATEMENT)
I am shocked by the impression given to the press by President
Johnson that he warns of possible riots in Washington if the District
of Columbia is not given the responsibility of home rule.
It should be emphasized that the merits of home rule for the
District of Columbia are not involved. This issue should be resolved
in a calm and deliberate atmosphere.
It is a tragic day for responsible civil rights champions and
the entire Nation for the White House to possibly tempt those who
might generate rioting and plundering.
By using the stark, sad and tragic memory of Los Angeles as a
weapon, a pistol has been aimed at the head of Congress in an attempt
to force Congress to abandon its responsibility to exercise its own
judgment and independent will as a legislative body.
The lawless element, which flaunts the orderly processes of
government with brazen disregard, has been given what amounts to an
invitation to trigger terrorism in the streets.
Because of the tinderbox-like atmosphere the President should
clarify his damaging statement immediately in the interest of
maintaining law and order in Washington and elsewhere.
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CONGRESSMAN
NEWS
GERALD R. FORD
HOUSE REPUBLICAN LEADER
RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 26, 1965
KILL PREVIOUS STATEMENT
I am shocked by the impression given to the press by President
Johnson that he warns of possible riots in Washington if the District
of Columbia is not given the responsibility of home rule.
It should be emphasized that the merits of home rule for the
District of Columbia are not involved. This issue should be resolved
in a calm and deliberate atmosphere.
It is a tragic day for responsible civil rights champions and
the entire Nation for the White House to possibly tempt those who
might generate rioting and plundering.
By using the stark, sad and tragic memory of Los Angeles asa
weapon, a pistol has been aimed at the head of Congress in an
attempt to force Congress to abandon its responsibility to exercise
its own judgment and independent will as a legislative body.
The lawless element, which flaunts the orderly processes of
government with brazen disregard, has been given what amounts to an
invitation to trigger terrorism in the streets.
Because of the tinderbox-like atmosphere the President
should clarify his damaging statement immediately in the interest of
maintaining law and order in Washington and elsewhere.
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CONGRESSMAN
NEWS
GERALD R. FORD
HOUSE REPUBLICAN LEADER
RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 26, 1965
President Johnson's shocking prediction of riots in Washington
if the District of Columbia fails to be given the responsibility
of home rule is appalling.
It is a tragic day for responsible civil rights champions
and the entire Nation for the Chief Executive to virtually tempt
those who would generate rioting and plundering.
By using the stark, sad and tragic memory of Los Angeles as a
weapon, the President has put a pistol to the head of Congress in
an attempt to force Congress to abandon its responsibility to
exercise its own judgment and independent will as a legislative
body.
The lawless element, which flaunts the orderly processes of
government with brazen disregard, has been given what amounts to
an invitation by the President to trigger terrorism in the streets.
The President has made a grievous error in judgment. He
should clarify his damaging statement immediately in the interest
of maintaining law and order in Washington and elsewhere.
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CONGRESSMAN
NEWS
GERALD R. FORD
HOUSE REPUBLICAN LEADER
RELEASE
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ADD 4 POVERTY, WASHINGTON
LATER, DURING A ROUTINE NEWS BRIEFING, ACTING WHITE HOUSE PRESS
SECRETARY JOSEPH LAITON CALLED ATTENTION TO THE PRESIDENT'S REMARKS
ABOUT THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA SITUATION, VOLUNTEERING THAT JOHNSON'S
REMARKS IN THE EAST ROOM SHOULD BE TAKEN "AT FACE VALUE."
LAITON ALSO VOLUNTEERED THAT "THERE WAS NO SPECIAL SIGNIFICANCE IN
HIS REMARKS CONCERNING THE DISTRICT."
ASKED TO CLARIFY, PARTICULARLY, ON THE APPARENT JOHNSON APPREHENSION
ABOUT POSSIBLE RACE VIOLENCE IN WASHINGTON AND OTHER MAJOR CITIES, THE
WHITE HOUSE SPOKESMAN DECLINED TO COMMENT FURTHER.
WITHIN THE HOUR, HOWEVER, REPORTERS WERE SUMMONED TO JOHNSON'S
OFFICE TO HEAR HTS REPORT ON PHONE CALLS HE MADE TODAY IN CONNECTION
WITH THE THREATENED STEEL STRIKE. THE NEWSMEN TOOK THIS OCCASION TO
ASK THE PRESIDENT IF HE, HIMSELF, CARED TO AMPLIFY HIS STATEMENT
ABOUT THE DANGERS OF INCREASING RACIAL TENSIONS IN THE MAJOR CITIES.
WITHOUT GOING INTO MUCH DETAIL, JOHNSON SAID HE WAS TRYING TO
CONVEY TO HIS AUDIENCE, WHICH INCLUDED A LARGE NUMBER OF SENATORS AND
CONGRESSMEN, THIS SIMPLE LESSON:
"THAT WE OUGHT TO FACE UP TO THE PROBLEMS WE HAVE BEFORE WE HAVE
TO SUFFER MORE SERIOUS PROBLEMS AND CREATE ADDITIONAL PROBLEMS.
"IN LOS ANGELES," THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE CONTINUED, "WE FOUND WE
COULD NOT CONTAIN THE DISAPPOINTMENTS AND THE FRUSTRATIONS AND IT TOOK
RATHER DRASTIC ACTION TO GET THE SITUATION BACK INTO FOCUS. NOW, WE
HAVE ALL THE PROBLEMS WE HAD BEFORE, PLUS ADDITIONAL PROBLEMS."
THEN HE REPEATED THAT HIS NUMBER ONE MOTIVE IN SPEAKING AS HE DID
WAS "TO POINT UP THE SIRABILITY OF FACING UP TO OUR PROBLEMS BEFORE
THEY INCREASE. 11
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LBJ Warns of Possible
Violence Here Unless
D. C. Gets Home Rule
(Page 3)
Some items in this folder were not digitized because it contains copyrighted
materials. Please contact the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library for access to
these materials.
UFI-39
ADD 1 POVERTY, WASHINGTON (UFI-29)
AT THE SIGNING CEREMONY, JOHNSON WARNED OF POSSIBLE RACIAL VIOLENCE
IN THE NATION: 'S CAPITAL SIMILAR TO THE LOS ANGELES RIOTS UNLESS THE
D.C. IS GIVEN SELF-GOVERNMENT.
THE PRESIDENT NOTED THAT HE HAD BEEN WORKING EARLY TODAY ON DETAILS
OF A TASK FORCE HEADED BY DEPUTY ATTY. GEN. RAMSEY CLARK HE IS SENDING
TO LOS ANGELES TO INVESTIGATE THE RECENT RACE RICTS AND SUGGEST
REMEDIAL STEPS.
"BUT, " HE SAID, "THEY "RE GOING THERE TOO LATE--THE TRAGEDY
HAS ALREADY OCCURRED, THE DEAD CANNOTIBE REVIVED AND THE SCARS OF
INACTION OVER MANY YEARS HAVE BEGUN TO SHOW THEMSELVES.'
JOHNSON ADDED:
"THOSE OF YOU WHO ARE HERE IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA--THE
CLOCK IS TICKING--TIME IS MOVING AND WE SHOULD AND WE MUST ASK OUR-
SELVES WHEN WE GC HOME AT NIGHT, ARE WE DOING ALL WE SHOULD IN THE
What about
personal responsibility
NATION 'S CAPITAL, IN ALL OF THE BIG CITIES WHERE 80 PER CENT OF ALL
OUR PEOPLE ARE GOING TO LIVE BY THE YEAR 2000?"
is the answer 8/26--TD1038AED really homerule
Tim.
UPI-104
ADD 4 POVERTY, WASHINGTON
LATER. DURING A ROUTINE NEWS BRIEFING, ACTING WHITE HOUSE PRESS
(trying
SECRETARY JOSEPH LAITON CALLED ATTENTION TO THE PRESIDENT'S REMARKS
to
soften REMARKS IN THE EAST ROOM SHOULD BE TAKEN AT FACE VALUE."
ABOUT THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA SITUATION, VOLUNTEERING THAT JOHNSON 'S
effect of LAITON ALSO VOLUNTEERED THAT "THERE WAS NO SPECIAL SIGNIFICANCE IN
LBJ
HIS REMARKS CONCERNING THE DISTRICT."
remove)
ASKED TO CLARIFY, PARTICULARLY, ON THE APPARENT JOHNSON APPREHENSION
WHITE HOUSE SPOKESMAN DECLINED TO COMMENT FURTHER.
ABOUT POSSIBLE RACE VIOLENCE IN WASHINGTON AND OTHER MAJOR CITIES, THE
WITHIN THE HOUR, HOWEVER, REPORTERS WERE SUMMONED TO JOHNSON 'S
OFFICE TO HEAR HIS REPORT ON PHONE CALLS HE MADE TODAY IN CONNECTION
WITH THE THREATENED STEEL STRIKE. THE NEWSMEN TOOK THIS OCCASION TO
ASK THE PRESIDENT IF HE, HIMSELF, CARED TO AMPLIFY HIS STATEMENT
ABOUT THE DANGERS OF INCREASING RACIAL TENSIONS IN THE MAJOR CITIES.
WITHOUT GOING INTO MUCH DETAIL, JOHNSON SAID HE WAS TRYING TO
CONVEY TO HIS AUDIENCE, WHICH INCLUDED A LARGE NUMBER OF SENATORS AND
CONGRESSMEN, THIS SIMPLE LESSON:
"THAT WE OUGHT TO FACE UP TO THE PROBLEMS WE HAVE BEFORE WE HAVE
TO SUFFER MORE SERIOUS PROBLEMS AND CREATE ADDITIONAL PROBLEMS.
"IN LOS ANGELES, THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE CONTINUED, "WE FOUND WE
COULD NOT CONTAIN THE DISAPPOINTMENTS AND THE FRUSTRATIONS AND IT TOOK
RATHER DRASTIC ACTION TO GET THE SITUATION BACK INTO FOCUS. NOW, WE
HAVE ALL THE PROBLEMS WE HAD BEFORE, PLUS ADDITIONAL PROBLEMS.
THEN HE REPEATEDYTHAT HIS NUMBER ONE MOTIVE IN SPEAKING AS HE DID
WAS "TO POINT UP THE DESIRABILITY OF FACING UP TO OUR PROBLEMS BEFORE
THEY INCREASE.
8/26--GE133P
UPI-105
ADD 1 RIOT. WASHINGTON (UPI-102)
THE POSSIBLE AVENUES OF FEDERAL HELP ALSO INCLUDED WHAT THE
PRESIDENT DESCRIBED AS "A VIGOROUS BACK-TO-SCHOOL PROGRAM, " AND
ACCELERATED PLANNING FOR AND CONSTRUCTION OF LOW-INCOME HOUSING.
"WE MUST ELIMINATE THE DEEP-SEATED CAUSES OF RIOTS SUCH AS THOSE
WE WITNESSED," THE PRESIDENT SAID IN CALLING FOR "IMMEDIATE ACTION. "
"THIS PROGRAM WILL BE AIMED AT HELPING THOSE CITIZENS AFFECTED BY
THE RIOTS TO HELP THEMSELVES, HE SAID.
WHITE HOUSE OFFICIALS POINTED OUT THAT THE FEDERAL APPROACH TO THE
PAINFUL PROBLEMS OF LOS ANGELES WAS DESIGNED AS A COMBINED FEDERALTORO
STATE-LOCAL EFFORT TO MOVE AS QUICKLY AS POSSIBLE AGAINST THE ROCT
CAUSES OF RECENT VIOLENCE AND WIDESPREAD DELINQUENCY.
WHITE HOUSE OFFICIALS DID NOT EXPECT NEW LEGISLATION TO BE
NECESSARY IN HELPING LOS ANGELES, AND ALSO, THAT BROWN AND YORTY
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WOULD 8/26--GE136P LET IT BE KNOWN THAT THE TASK FORCE WAS WELCOME IN CALIFORNIA.
PRES. JOHNSON
"The clock is ticking, time is running"
toward possible violence in District of Columbia.
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FORD
UPI-39
ADD 1 POVERTY, WASHINGTON (UPI-29)
AT THE SIGNING CEREMONY, JOHNSON WARNED OF POSSIBLE RACIAL VIOLENCE
IN THE NATION'S CAPITAL SIMILAR TO THE LOS ANGELES RIOTS UNLESS THE
D.C. IS GIVEN SELF-COVERNMENT.
THE PRESIDENT NOTED THAT HE HAD BEEN WORKING EARLY TODAY ON DETAILS
OF A TASK FORCE HEADED BY DEPUTY ATTY. GEN. RAMSEY CLARK HE IS SENDING
TO LOS ANGELES TO INVESTIGATE THE RECENT RACE RIOTS AND SUGGEST
REMEDIAL STEPS.
"BUT," HE SAID, "THEY'RE GOING THERE TOO LATE--THE TRAGEDY
HAS ALREADY OCCURRED, THE DEAD CANNOT BE REVIVED AND THE SCARS OF
INACTION OVER MANY YEARS HAVE BEGUN TO SHOW THEMSELVES.'
JOHNSON ADDED:
"THOSE OF YOU WHO ARE HERE IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA--THE
CLOCK IS TICKING--TIME IS MOVING AND WE SHOULD AND WE MUST ASK OUR-
SELVES WHEN WE GO HOME AT NIGHT, ARE WE DOING ALL WE SHOULD IN THE
NATION'S CAPITAL, IN ALL OF THE BIG CITIES WHERE 80 PER CENT OF ALL
OUR PEOPLE ARE GOING TO LIVE BY THE YEAR 2000?"
8/26--TD1038AED
FORD : LIBRARY GENALD
capy
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
President Johnson's shocking prediction of riots in Washington
if the District of Columbia fails to be given the responsibility
of home rule is appalling.
tragic
It is a day for responsible civil rights champions
and the entire Nation for the Chief Executive to virtually
tempt those who would generate ricating rioting andplundering.
sad J Inagic
By using the stark memory of Los Angeles as a weapon,
the President has put a pistol to the head of Congress in an
attempt to dapture his own political put goal. efercess its Julment 1
force Congres to dandon its responsibility to
indeptinill as Ingether
The lawless element, which flaunts the orderly processes of lody.
government with brazen disregard, has been given what amounts to
an invitation by the President to trigger terrorism in the streets.
The President has made a grievous error in judgment. He should
clarify his damaging statement immediately in the interest of maintaining
law and order in Washington and elsewhere.
FORD VERVICE
CONGRESSMAN
NEWS
GERALD R. FORD
HOUSE REPUBLICAN LEADER
RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 26, 1965
President Johnson's shocking prediction of riots in Washington
if the District of Columbia fails to be given the responsibility
of home rule is appalling.
It is a tragic day for responsible civil rights champions
and the entire Nation for the Chief Executive to virtually tempt
those who would generate rioting and plundering.
By using the stark, sad and tragic memory of Los Angeles as a
weapon, the President has put a pistol to the head of Congress in
an attempt to force Congress to abandon its responsibility to
exercise its own judgment and independent will as a legislative
body.
The lawless element, which flaunts the orderly processes of
government with brazen disregard, has been given what amounts to
an invitation by the President to trigger terrorism in the streets.
The President has made a grievous error in judgment. He
should clarify his damaging statement immediately in the interest
of maintaining law and order in Washington and elsewhere.
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Ionia e. News
FOR USE SEPTEMBER 1, 1965
WASHINGTON--- Rep. Gerald R. Ford, Ionia County's Congressman, will
perticipate for the first time in the traditional Labor Day Parade
at Belding next Monday morning. In Congress since 1949, Ford became
Ionia County's representative this year under the state's redistricting
act.
Jerry Ford is also in his first year as Minority Leader of
the U.S. House of Representatives, having been elected to that post in
January.
"I an looking forward to being in Belding next Mondgy,"
Ford said. "I want to thank the committee for extending to me an invitation
to take part in this long-established Belding event."
Kathleen Malony, Ionia County Treasurer for over 20 years,
will ride with Ford in the perade which is scheduled to begin at 10:00 A.M.
In the afternoon Rep. Ford will take part in the Labor
Day festivities at Comstock Park in Kent County, and will attend the
Rodeo at Sparta.
QURALO FORD LIBRAR)
FOR USE SEPTEMBER 1, 1965
WASHINGTON--- Rep. Gerald R. Ford, Ionia County's Congressman, will
participate for the first time in the traditional Labor Day Parade
at Belding next Monday morning. In Congress since 1949, Ford became
Ionia County's representative this year under the state's redistricting
act.
Jerry Ford is also in his first year as Minority Leader of
the U.S. House of Representatives, having been elected to that post in
January.
"I an looking forward to being in Belding next Mondgy,"
Ford said. "I want to thank the committee for extending to me an invitation
to take part in this long-established Belding event."
Kathleen Malony, Ionia County Treasurer for over 20 years,
will ride with Ford in the parade which is scheduled to begin at 10:00 A.M.
In the afternoon Rep. Ford will take part in the Labor
Day festivities at Comstock Park in Kent County, and will attend the
Rodeo at Sparta.
FORD FIBRASH
CONGRESSMAN
NEWS
GERALD R. FORD
HOUSE REPUBLICAN LEADER
RELEASE
FOR RELEASE
September 1, 1965
WASHINGTON
Insurance without cost for American servicemen in Viet Nam
is getting a powerful push by Congressman Gerald R. Ford of Michigan.
In a weekly news letter to his Fifth District, Ford called on Congress
to "act promptly" in providing $10,000 indemnity insurance protection
for combat troops.
Ford cited Presidential opposition to the insurance proposal asking
Congress to "ignore" White House objections by promptly enacting the law.
Discussing the new immigration bill, Ford said he voted in favor of
final passage. However, Ford said he is "disappointed" that a GOP
provision limiting immigration from the Western Hemisphere was batted
down by the Democrat majority.
"We think it is discriminatory to limit immigration from countries
of Europe, Asia and Africa while leaving the gates open for Latin
America," Ford said in explaining the Republican provision that was
defeated in the House of Representatives.
Turning to the Presidential veto of the military construction bill,
Ford said the White House "has taken another step to show Congress
who is boss."
The House Republican Leader also said it is "ironical" to hear the
President complain about the "cumulative erosion of the executive power
by legislation."
The veto, Ford said, was prompted by an "extremely mild restriction"
on executive authority to close military installations.
"Many authorities will agree that President Johnson's constitutional
argument was extremely weak," Ford said. "But there is no question about
his determination to run the show and put the Congress in its place."
The Fifth District Congressman announced a Labor Day visit to Kent
and Ionia Counties. He is to take part in Belding and Comstock Park
ceremonies. Ford plans to attend the annual Rodeo at Sparta the same day.
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CONGRESSMAN
NEWS
GERALD R. FORD
HOUSE REPUBLICAN LEADER
RELEASE
FOR RELEASE
September 1, 1965
WASHINGTON Insurance without cost for American servicemen in Viet Nam
is getting a powerful push by Congressman Gerald R. Ford of Michigan.
In a weekly news letter to his Fifth District, Ford called on Congress
to "act promptly" in providing $10,000 indemnity insurance protection
for combat troops.
Ford cited Presidential opposition to the insurance proposal asking
Congress to "ignore" White House objections by promptly enacting the law.
Discussing the new immigration bill, Ford said he voted in favor of
final passage. However, Ford said he is "disappointed" that a GOP
provision limiting immigration from the Western Hemisphere was batted
down by the Democrat majority.
"We think it is discriminatory to limit immigration from countries
of Europe, Asia and Africa while leaving the gates open for Latin
America," Ford said in explaining the Republican provision that was
defeated in the House of Representatives.
Turning to the Presidential veto of the military construction bill,
Ford said the White House "has taken another step to show Congress
who is boss."
The House Republican Leader also said it is "ironical" to hear the
President complain about the "cumulative erosion of the executive power
by legislation."
The veto, Ford said, was prompted by an "extremely mild restriction"
on executive authority to close military installations.
"Many authorities will agree that President Johnson's constitutional
argument was extremely weak," Ford said. "But there is no question about
his determination to run the show and put the Congress in its place."
The Fifth District Congressman announced a Labor Day visit to Kent
and Ionia Counties. He is to take part in Belding and Comstock Park
ceremonies. Ford plans to attend the annual Rodeo at Sparta the same day.
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CONGRESSMAN
NEWS
GERALD R. FORD
HOUSE REPUBLICAN LEADER
RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Sept. 7, 1965
Billions of dollars in foreign aid provided by the United States to India
and Pakistan appears to be given in vain. Both countries are now at war
in a senseless armed show-down that endangers peace throughout the world.
I strongly recommend that President Johnson immediately appeal to
leaders of India and Pakistan to halt the fighting or be denied U.S.
economic assistance, which so far since World War II totals nearly $10 billion.
Money from America has helped both countries with ambitious development
programs. India and Pakistan undermine America's contribution to their
economic development by conducting a war that should alarm every nation.
The President should give a "cease-fire-or-else" message to the two
governments as quickly as possible in the interest of returning peace
to the world.
# # #
CONGRESSMAN
NEWS
GERALD R. FORD
HOUSE REPUBLICAN LEADER
RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Sept. 7, 1965
Billions of dollars in foreign aid provided by the United States to India
and Pakistan appears to be given in vain. Both countries are now at war
in a senseless armed show-down that endangers peace throughout the world.
I strongly recommend that President Johnson immediately appeal to
leaders of India and Pakistan to halt the fighting or be denied U.S.
economic assistance, which so far since World War II totals nearly $10 billion.
Money from America has helped both countries with ambitious development
programs. India and Pakistan undermine America's contribution to their
economic development by conducting a war that should alarm every nation.
The President should give a "cease-fire-or-else" message to the two
governments as quickly as possible in the interest of returning peace
to the world.
# # #
CONGRESSMAN
NEWS
GERALD R. FORD
HOUSE REPUBLICAN LEADER
RELEASE
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Sept. 7, 1965
Billions of dollars in foreign aid provided by the United States to India
and Pakistan appears to be given in vain. Both countries are now at war
in a senseless armed show-down that endangers peace throughout the world.
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I strongly recommend that President Johnson immediately appeal to
leaders of India and Pakistan to halt the fighting or be denied U.S. malitary and
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to the world.
# # #
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CONGRESSMAN
NEWS
GERALD R. FORD
HOUSE REPUBLICAN LEADER
RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Sept. 7, 1965
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UNITED ASTATES WAS REPORTED TODAY TO HAVE SUSPENDED MILITARY AID SHIPMENTS
TO INDIA AND PAKISTAN. THE WORD OF THE MOVE CAME OUT AFTER A STATE
DEPT. SPOKESMAN TOLD A NEWS CONFERENCE " WE ARE CONCERNED THAT U.S.
MILITARY EQUIPMENT IS BEING USED BY BOTH SIDES." IN THEIR SPREADING. WAR.
THE ECONOMIC AS WELL AS MILITARY A SSITANCE PROGRAMS TO INDIA AND
PAKISTAN WERE REPORTED TO BE UNDER REVIEW, BUT NOC INFORMANTS SAID
NO DECISION HAD BEEN MADE TO SUSPEND ECONOMIC AID.
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GERATOL FORD LIBRARY
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WASHINGTON, SEPT. 7 (AP)-HOUSE REPUBLICAN LEADER GERALD R.
FORD OF MICHIGAN SAID TODAY U. S. ECONOMIC AID TO INDIA AND PAKISTAN
SHOULD BE CUT OFF IF THE TWO NATIONS DON'T HALT THEIR CURRENT
FIGHTING.
PRESIDENT JOHNSON, FORD SAID IN A STATEMENT, SHOULD CALL ON THE
LEADERS OF THE TWO COUNTRIES TO HALT THE FIGHTING OR LOSE
ECONOMIC AID WHICH HAS AMOUNTED TO ALMOST $10 BILLION SINCE WORLD
WAR II.
BOTH COUNTRIES ARE NOW AT WAR IN A SENSELESS ARMED SHOWDOWN
THAT ENDANGERS PEACE THROUGHOUT THE WORLD," FORD SAID.
"MONEY FROM AMERICA HAS HELPED BOTH COUNTRIES WITH AMBITIOUS
ADEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS. INDIA AND PAKISTAN UNDERMINE AMERICA'S
CONTRIBUTION TO THEIR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BY CONDUCTING A WAR
THAT SHOULD ALARM EVERY NATION. THE PRESIDENT SHOULD GIVE A 'CEASE-
FIRE-OR-ELSE' MESSAGE TO THE TWO GOVERNMENTS AS QUICKLY AS POSSIBLE
IN THE INTEREST OF RETURNING PEACE TO THE WORLD."
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CONGRESSMAN
NEWS
GERALD R. FORD
HOUSE REPUBLICAN LEADER
RELEASE
FOR RELEASE
Sept. 8, 1965
WASHINGTON- Halting the normal use of Mexican nationals as farm workers
to harvest Michigan crops is hurting Michigan farmers and hiking grocery
bills for everyone, Rep. Gerald R. Ford said today in a newsletter to
constituents.
Michigan has caught the brunt of the damage caused by the Department
of Labor blockade of Mexican nationals, Ford said, citing pickles lost
on the vines, cherries rotting on trees and the possibility of an
"alarming" drop in apple harvesting.
"Regrettably, President Johnson has preferred to cut off farm labor
supply and let farmers suffer loss of crop and income," Ford said. "And
the consumer has been hit with higher prices at the grocery store."
Ford recalled that farm authorities have warned Secretary of Labor
Wirtz that Michigan's pickle harvest is suffering because of the reduction
in Mexican national field workers,
The situation in pickle harvesting would be "very different" if
growers could use the 11,000 workers available last year, Ford said.
Turning to House action approving an agreement with Canada for
reducing tariffs on the importation of autos and automotive parts, Ford
said he endorsed the action and supported the President in this instance.
Discussing finances, Ford said the gold supply of the U.S. "has
dwindled" from $23 billion to less than $14 billion in the past eight
years. He pointed to recommendations of a Republican committee headed
by former federal budget director Maurice H. Stans calling for
"realistic reductions of government overseas economic and military
programs, and for steps to increase the return flow of dollars."
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LIBRARY
PRESS RELEASE ISSUED FOLLOWING A LEADERSHIP MEETING
STATEMENT BY REP. GERALD R. FORD
- 2 -
September 9, 1965
The 89th Congress has passed several bills increasing the flow of fed-
eral funds available for education. It has added a cut in excise taxes to a re-
duction of income tax rates in 1964.
Because of Administration opposition, the Congress has not, however,
provided tax relief specifically directed toward lightening the burden of higher
education.
More than 5 million students will settle on the campuses of colleges
and universities throughout the United States this month. In the course of the
next 5 years, college enrollment is expected to increase by an additional 1/1/4 mil-
lion students.
The average cost of a year of higher education at a public institution
is now $1560; it is $2370 at a private institution. These costs will continue to
rise in future years. It is estimated that tuition charges will increase by 50
per cent in both public and private institutions in the next decade.
The cost of going to college is a severe strain on the resources of most
of the 5 million students now enrolled and on their families. Millions, who on the
basis of ability deserve a college education, are deprived of one because of the
financial burden.
The Higher Education Act of 1965 will provide federal scholarships for
fewer than 3 per cent of the college students immediately and for fewer than 8 per
cent eventually. It will make borrowing to defray educational expenses somewhat
easier, but these provisions are not enough.
The most effective and direct method of lightening the burden of col-
lege expenses for all is to provide for a credit which those who are paying for
higher education may take against their federal income tax.
Assistance of this kind has been advocated by Republicans for many
years. We shall continue to fight for it.
--oc00000--
CONGRESSMAN
NEWS
GERALD R. FORD
HOUSE REPUBLICAN LEADER
RELEASE
For Release
Sept. 15, 1965
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WASHINGTON Halting the flow of U.S. public money to nations feeding both
the Communist war machine in North Vietnam and hostile Cuba is a
"common-sense restriction," Congressman Gerald R. Ford said today in
a message to his Fifth District constituents.
Applauding House action that slapped on the ban, Ford revealed that
"free world ships carry 45 percent of North Vietnam's seaborne imports
and 85 percent of seaborne exports."
Norway, Greece and Lebanon, each receiving U.S. handouts, are among
nations "whose ships have delivered goods" to enemy seaports this year,
Ford said.
"Great Britain no longer receives economic or military assistance
and would not be affected by the amendment" ordered by the House, Ford
explained. However, he pointed out that 44 ships flying the British
flag delivered material to North Vietnam during the first half of this year.
Ford said he favors clamping off further aid to India and Pakistan
"as long as they are at war between themselves." Strong opposition by
President Johnson and the "Democrat-dominated House" blocked adoption of
this restriction.
The House Republican leader quoted GOP members of the Appropriations
Committee as saying "the foreign aid program needs a major revamping,
and the bulk of the American people are thoroughly in accord with this
feeling.
"Our taxpayers would take a far better view of the program if they could
see that the accomplishments were more favorable to the people of the
recipient countries."
Ford called for more drastic cuts in foreign aid spending, tighter
administrative policies, and "greater cooperation" from U.S. allies
and the developing nations.
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GERALD FORD LIBRARY
GRF STATEMENT TO FEDERATED PUBLICATIONS Sept. 22, 1965
on Hike in Auto Prices
The Johnson Administration because of its inflationary
fiscal policies is now having its chickins come home to roost.
Its fiscally-irresponsible spending of an additional
this year on
$16.5 billion as Great Society dreams is leading us toward
national and personal bankruptcy.
America is awakening to the eye-opening truth that nurturing
of inflation by the Democrat Administration is hitting taxpayers
hard and often in their wallets.
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FORD : LIBRARY GERALD
GRF STATEMENT TO NEWHOUSE NEWSPAPERS SEPT. 22, 1965
on Viet Nam war & Congress
Liason between the Executive and Legislative branches is
inadequate considering the crucial nature of the problem in Viet Nam.
Under present
circumstances, Congress is being
by-passed as far as any effective participation,or decision making,
is concerned.
President Johnson is running the war in Viet Nam. I sincerely
hope his decisions are right because the situation is serious.
# # #
BERALD FORD LIBRARY
CONGRESSMAN
NEWS
GERALD R. FORD
HOUSE REPUBLICAN LEADER
RELEASE
For Release
Sept. 29, 1965
WASHINGTON --- The life insurance program adopted for all
servicemen last week was praised by Rep. Gerald R. Ford in
his latest newsletter to constituents. "It satisfies the
criticism of our insurance system for men in the armed forces
which I mentioned four weeks ago," Ford said. He stated that
he was especially concerned with the fact that under current
law the parents of an unmarried serviceman who are not dependent
on him would get no government insurance or VA benefits.
Under the billsent to the President last week all
servicemen will have $10,000 insurance coverage at a cost
to them of $2 per month. If the serviceman prefers, he can have
a $5,000 policy for $1 per month, or if he wishes, he may reject
the insurance outright. The insurance will be provided by
commercial companies under a group policy.
In his report Ford also told Fifth District constituents
that his attendance record during this session of Congress
stands at 90 percent in spite of the fact that as Minority
Leader he has been called upon to make 125 speeches in 32 states
since January.
Th
Congressional District
Newsletter
VOLUME No. 8
OCTOBER, 1964
CONGRESSMAN FORD SPEAKS OUT
ON BARRY GOLDWATER CANDIDACY
An Open Letter to 5th District Voters:
I am going to vote for Barry Goldwater for President.
This does not mean that I agree with everything he says or
does. But to oppose Senator Goldwater or not to vote at all is,
in effect, to support the New-Deal-New Frontier policies of the
Johnson Administration.
I am casting my vote for a man with whom I agree 90 percent of
the time rather than one with whom I disagree 75% of the time.
Furthermore, a vote for John-
son is a vote for that ultra left-
the supreme commander of
winger Hubert Humphrey.
NATO should have more to say
Humphrey in 16 years in the
in the decision to use or not to
Senate has consistently voted to
use tactical nuclear weapons in
place more federal power in the
the event of attack.
clutching fists of top Washington
For this stand, which makes
bureaucrats, for more and more
sound military sense, he was
government spending of U.S.
roundly critized by Johnson as
dollars, and supported foreign
being a "warmonger". The Ad-
policy positions which most
ministration pointedly said that
Americans oppose.
to transfer any nuclear authority
Barry Goldwater discusses the
from the President was clearly
Senator Barry Goldwater confers with 5th District Congressman
issues while the Johnson head-
"irresponsible".
Gerald R. Ford on points to cover in his West Michigan Dinner
quarters offer blistering rebut-
It was only a matter of hours
speech in Grand Rapids. Three days earlier, on January 3rd,
Goldwater had announced his candidacy for the presidency. The
tals, some of which are so spuri-
before Johnson's blistering at-
January 6th appearance in Grand Rapids was Goldwater's first
ous that they backfire almost
tack was exploded. U.S. NEWS
as a presidential candidate.
within hours. I have in mind
& WORLD REPORT, coming to
particularly the recent so-called
the defense of Senator Gold-
cracy and interference on every
while words like "integrity" and
"trigger-happy" incident, which
water, reported: "Even now the
issue.
"individual responsibility" may
certainly must have embarrassed
understanding is widespread
"The real answer is jobs", says
sound good, they just don't work
"informed" Democrats as much
among NATO allies that the U.S.
Barry Goldwater, "and the real
anymore.
as it did many of us in Congress.
commanders in Europe (not just
way to get jobs is to let the gov-
The present administration
As you know, Senator Gold-
the supreme commander) have
ernment mind its own business
thinking seems to follow the line:
water had long maintained that
orders, issued in advance, to use
while we, as individuals, get on
why not increase the national
nuclear weapons in certain
with minding our jobs and our
debt year after year, if the in-
See and Hear
emergencies with no further in-
businesses." This certainly is
flation caused by this debt comes
struction from Washington."
what responsible Republicans
in the future?
BARRY M. GOLDWATER
Goldwater's mild retort was
have been saying for years.
Why not learn to live with a
simply: "If I can be called trig-
Barry Goldwater has correctly
communist base 90 miles from
Oct. 13 9:30 p.m. WOOD(8)
ger-happy for suggesting it,
assailed this present Administra-
our shores?
Oct. 20 9:30 p.m. WOOD(8)
what can you call the President
tion for replacing principle with
Why not arrange a little in-
for having already done it?"
political expediency. He has
flation, if it creates a politically
Oct. 29 9:30 p.m. WKZ0(3)
To me, the one best phrase
shown how political power can
useful illusion of prosperity?
Nov. 2 9:30 p.m. WKZ0(3)
that sums up why Republican,
be used for personal profit, to
Why not vote for a billion dol-
Independent, and discerning
buy votes, to play politics with
lar poverty program if it will
straight from the
Democrats will sincerely back
poverty, to appease pressure
get votes?
candidates mouth
with-
the Republican ticket is that
groups at the expense of the gen-
These are the alarming and in-
out "interpretation" by news
Barry Goldwater puts principles
eral public, and to make unre-
evitable conditions facing us to-
above politics. He has dedicated
deemable promises.
day with political leadership that
media writers and commenta-
his life to the principles of free
I agree with Barry Goldwater
places politics ahead of prin-
tors.
enterprise, and has voted against
that many government officials
ciple.
growing government bureau-
today have come to believe that
See FORD LETTER Page 2
1964 BALLOT HAS 33 GOP NOMINEES
ROMMEY STRESSES GOP AS
President & Vice President
State Board of Education
Wayne State Governors
"THE PARTY THAT DELIVERS"
Barry M. Goldwater
Alvin Bentley
Wilber M. Brucker, Jr.
William E. Miller
James O'Neil
Charles H. Gershenson
Robert Briggs
"NON-PARTISAN" JUDICIAL BALLOT
"Keep Michigan on the Move" is the theme of Governor George
Governor & Lt. Governor
Jack Kregar
(3rd District Court of Appeals)
Romney's re-election campaign. Criss-crossing the state in his bid
George Romney
Bourke Lodewyk
for a new two year term, the silvering governor boosts Michigan
William G. Milliken
Joyce Hatton
(THREE SEPARATE LEVERS in machine
Republicanism as "the Party that delivers."
Ellen Solomonson
precincts)
Quoting GOP platform pledges of two years ago to restore
Secretary of State
fiscal solvency to state government, the governor compares his
Karla Parker
(SEPARATE PAPER BALLOT in paper
June 30, 1964 (end of fiscal year) surplus of $50 million with the
Allison Green
precincts)
$85.6 million deficit of two years ago and exclaims "that's progress."
M. S. U. Trustees
John W. Fitzgerald
Recalling his 1962 campaign
tion safety codes since 1906.
Attorney General
Paul D. Bagwell
Donald E. Holbrook
promises to improve job and
Parents of college-bound off-
Meyer Warshawsky
John S. Pingel
Allan C. Miller
business climate in Michigan,
spring are reminded that the
the governor points to 104,000
GOP increased appropriations
U. S. Senator
new jobs and Michigan's shift
for state-supported colleges and
County Officials
from 49th to 1st among the
universities 25% in a single
Elly M. Peterson
states in its rate of economic
KENT
IONIA
year.
growth.
To continue this type of
U. S. Representative
Prosecuting Attorney
Support for the GOP and its
Michigan Republican record,
nominees among working men
the governor asks for a Repub-
Gerald R. Ford
James K. Miller
Walter Marks
and women can be traced to the
lican team of administrators
Sheriff
adoption of Michigan's first
and the election of a Republican
State Senator (1)
minimum wage law and the
Legislature.
Arnold O. Pigorsh
O. Gary Newton
Robert VanderLaan
first major revision of construc-
(31st District)
Clerk
BULLETIN!!!
Milton Zaagman
Jack Bronkema
Phyllis B. Laviolette
FREE
FREE
(32nd District)
SATURDAY 17 - 8 P.M. - CIVIC AUDITORIUM
Treasurer
GIANT GOLDWATER RALLY
State Representative (1)
Henry Romyn
Kathleen Maloney
Stanley M. Powell
1st Stop of 50 City Bandwagon Tour Featuring Top Hollywood
Register of Deeds
(89th District)
Talent and Bands. Eddie Bracken Constance Bennett and Many
Ruth E. Webber
Helen Wilkie Laden
Others. Dr. Nicholas Nyarady, Pres. Hungarian Freedom Fighters
Martin D. Buth
Will Be The Guest Speaker.
(90th District)
Drain Commissioner
A Box Lunch Dinner and a Chance to Meet The Stars & Speakers
Thomas G. Ford
Frank W. Bouma
Riley Sandborn
Governor George Romney joins with Barry Goldwater in auto-
Will Be Held In The Civic Basement At 6:30 Everyone Invited
(91st District)
graphing souvenir table decoration hats at January 6th Dinner
in Grand Rapids as National Committeeman John B. Martin
Cost $2.50 Per Person.
Call 9-8183 For Reservations
James J. Mol
Coroners
looks on.
Don Wieringa, Chm.
(92nd District)
(none elected; county medical exami-
Richard Hull
Peter Kok
ner system)
Dale W. Kauffman
(93rd District)
William Doorn
Surveyor
OPEN LETTER FROM FORD, Cont.
cut in government spending, but instead
gaining no longer exists, if either side can
(94th District)
Willfred B. Williams
the announced prospect of continued defi-
count on the Federal government entering
(write-in)
In the area of fiscal responsibility, Barry
cits; all of which could prove dangerously
the picture as a partisan third party.
Goldwater has always put principle far
inflationary in the long run." I as your
"Fairness demands impartial administra-
above politics, even when his stand was
Congressman from the 5th District, took
tion of labor laws. It also demands an im-
Absentee Ballots may be obtained for statutory reasons listed below by filing appli-
considered politically unwise. He has al-
the same position.
partial policy under which federal
cation with the city or township clerk not later than 2:00 p.m., Saturday, October 31st
ways believed that the first responsibility
Senator Goldwater is fervently dedicated
intervention into major disputes shall be
of government is to preserve the value of
to stopping the wild spending sprees of the
used only as a last resort, carried out in
the dollar, and he has bravely withstood
Democratic administrations which have
stict conformity with the law; and, it
APPLICATION FOR ABSENT VOTER'S BALLOT
popular pressures to go along with the
created a soaring national debt that now
should be limited to those few disputes SO
tide.
equals $6,479 for every American house-
serious that they can imperil national
He defended his recent vote against the
hold. The interest alone on the federal
health or safety."
"Application for absent voter's ballot for the general election to
tax cut by saying: "although I agree
debt for the last three years was $28 bil-
In the area of foreign trade, Senator
wholeheartedly with the wish to cut taxes,
Goldwater's principles-before-politics po-
be held on TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 1964.
The statutory ground on which I base my request are:
lion-a sorry example of why the dollar
and am committed to policies which would
has lost 55% of its value in the last 25
sitions even more clear-cut, and certainly
I expect to be absent from the community in which I am regis-
make it possible, I opposed the current
years.
in line with the thinking of most Amer-
I,
a duly qualified and
tered for the entire time the polls are open on election day.
move because there was no corresponding
In the field of labor-management rela-
icans. Barry Goldwater firmly believes
tions, Barry Goldwater has firm beliefs
that vigorous international trade is vitally
registered elector of the
I am physically unable to attend the polls without the assistance
precinct
of another.
that make real sense to most voters. To
important to the well-being of the people
YOUR SPECIAL INTEREST IN 1964?
maintain industrial peace, a balance among
of the U.S. But trade, as we all know
of the township (or of the
ward, of the city of
(clip out, fill in, and mail to Republi-
the rights of employees, employers and
must be a two-way street.
I cannot attend the polls because of the tenets of my religion.
can Headquarters)
the public must be assured.
As we open up our markets to others,
)
in the
Barry and I certainly agree that this
they, in turn, must lower their barriers
I have been appointed an election precinct inspector in a pre-
can only be achieved when laws are clear
and let our goods into their markets. Al-
county of
and State of Michigan, hereby
cinct other than the precinct where I reside.
Name
and fairly administered, not when govern-
though we want to expand foreign trade,
make application for an official ballot, or ballots, to be voted by me
ment injects itself in a partisan way into
which means more imports for us, we
at such election.
(Check applicable reason)
Address
dealings between employers and employ-
must proceed deliberately so as to ease
ees. The right to bargain collectively is
necessary adjustments and prevent the
Send absent voter's ballot to me at:
Date
well established in our society and must
brunt of lower trade barriers from falling
Post Office
be preserved. It is neither preserved nor
suddenly upon certain parts of our
strengthened when the Federal govern-
country.
"The best way to achieve a favorable
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ment becomes intruder, as it has under
the present Administration into employer-
position in world trade," states Goldwater,
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employee disputes.
"is to increase our own competitive ability
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"The current Washington habit," points
and build better systems and machines for
(STATE)
more information on Romney
out Goldwater, "of injecting the Labor
production in the free enterprise system.
Department, and even the Presidency it-
Given the tools, Americans can more than
My registered address is:
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will help at Headquarters
hold their own in the world markets, and
(STREET NO. OR R. R.)
self, into major and minor labor disputes
will help from home
has had disruptive effect on American
in free markets at that."
Any person making a false statement in this declara-
industrial relations. Real collective bar-
See FORD LETTER Page 4
tion upon conviction shall be guilty of a misdemeanor."
(POST OFFICE)
(STATE)
Calendar of Coming 5th District Events
Friday, October 9th-12:00 Noon
Wednesday, October 14th-8:00 p.m.
Thursday, October 23-8:00 p.m.
$1.50
State Affairs Discussion Group
Ionia County Republican Executive
Downtown Luncheon Club
Old Airport Restaurant
Committee
Grand Rapids Central YMCA
Madison Avenue at 32nd Street
Ionia County Courthouse
Room 202
"News Reporting in Politics"
Supervisors Room
"Reverse Press Conference"
Barry Brand, Chairman
Progress Reports
Panel: Dick Cheverton-WOOD
Gerald Elliott-GR Press
Jack Hogan-WZZM
Frank Imberg-WLAV
Mike Maus-WJEF
George T. Krupp, Chairman
Thursday, October 15th-7:30 p.m.
$25.00
Ionia Fund Raising Dinner
Wednesday, October 28-8:00 p.m.
Ionia Country Club
Ionia City Republican Women's Club
Monday, October 12th-12:00 Noon
Hon. JOHN SHERMAN COOPER
First Security Bank Building
$1.60
United States Senator
Community Meeting Room
South Kent Luncheon Club
(R.-Kentucky)
Election of Officers
Old Airport Restaurant
Rex P. O'Connor, Dinner Chairman
Mrs. Charles Bush, President
Madison Avenue at 32nd Street
Truman Stone, Ticket Chairman
DONALD L. GHAREEB
George Vance, Finance Chairman
"Patriotism"-Old Fashioned?"
Clayton Van Dyke, President
Wednesday, October 14th-8:00 p.m.
Monday, October 19-12:30 p.m.
Wednesday, October 28-8:00 p.m.
Young Republican Club
Republican Woman's Club
International Affairs Discussion Group
Grand Rapids Central YMCA
of Kent County
Old Airport Restaurant
Film on the life and principles of
YMCA-2nd Floor
Madison Avenue at 32nd Street
Barry Goldwater
"New Legislative Candidates"
"South America"
Richard Van Kuiken, President
Mrs. Douglas Fernlock, President
Mrs. James F. Marling, Chairman
OPEN LETTER FROM FORD, Cont.
voters, I still believe that Barry
mentation. I strongly believe we
decessor administrations under
Goldwater's stand on the big-
must now make a choice in this
Kennedy and Truman.
Unfortunately, however, this
gest problem of all-the grow-
land and not continue drifting
Any president must make
is not the case.
ing bigness and interference of
aimlessly down toward a time
over 1100 key appointments to
At the present time, as Gold-
federal government - is and
when all of us, our lives, our
various departments of govern-
water points out, "American
should be the final point that
property, or homes and even
ment and administrative agen-
working men and women are
would convince all Americans
our prayers, will become just
cies before it can be said that
deprived of modern tools as
that Goldwater must be elected
cogs in a vast government ma-
he controls the working branch
well as job opportunity and
in 1964.
chine."
of government.
security by federal policies
States Barry Goldwater: "I
We must always remember
A Goldwater Administration
which suppress rather than en-
have always stood for govern-
that we live in a two-party
will reflect the Republican poli-
courage capital investments."
ment that is limited and
system. The Administration of
cies which deserved and re-
Although all these areas -
balanced against the ever-in-
any president reflects the plat-
ceived broad public support
responsibility for job creation,
creasing concentrations of au-
form and thinking of his Party.
during the Eisenhower years.
fiscal integrity, labor-manage-
thority in Washington. I have
Therefore, the Johnson Admin-
ment relations, foreign trade—
always stood for individual re-
istration in basic objectives is
are of deep concern to all
sponsibility and against regi-
no different than those of pre-
GERALD R. FORD
5th
Congressional District
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Republican Committee
207 Houseman Building
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(Telephone 459-8183)
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(Telephone 527-1780)
GERALD FORD LIBRARY
CONGRESSMAN
NEWS
GERALD R. FORD
HOUSE REPUBLICAN LEADER
RELEASE
For release October 6, 1965
WASHINGTON, D. C.---- The legislative road ahead for the "highway beauty"
bill is filled with ruts and potholes, Congressman Gerald R. Ford said today.
In a newsletter to his Fifth District constituents, the House Republican
Leader described the proposed law aimed at controlling billboards and
junk yards as "replete with unworkable, unwise, and unfair provisions."
While saying "all of us want our highways to be beautiful," Ford was
critical of "nine weaknesses" of the bill, which the House Committee earlier
"hastily approved at the demand of President Johnson."
In rapping the Administration-favored proposal, Ford said the bill would
give the Secretary of Commerce "authority to control some signs and not
others in the same areas."
The Secretary of Commerce "would have full authority to determine how all
unzoned property along the highway is to be used," Ford said. "There is
nothing in the bill which restricts his power to matters involving billboards
and junk yards. This is unwarranted power for a federal official over a
local problem."
The Republican leader was critical of the undetermined cost of the
program, saying "it is certain to far exceed the $320 million authorized
in the bill for 1966 and 1967."
Cautioning that "it is extremely doubtful" whether all states could comply
with the law by the 1968 deadline, Ford said at least 15 states "will have
to amend their constitutions."
In a concluding swipe at the proposed highway beauty plan, Ford said
"while the objectives of the legislation are laudable, it is obvious that this
bill, forced upon Congress by President Johnson, must be improved."
The bill was scheduled to be debated in the House this week.
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CONGRESSMAN
NEWS
GERALD R. FORD
HOUSE REPUBLICAN LEADER
RELEASE
For immediate release
11:45 a.m. EDT
October 11, 1965
I am pleased that the President has nominated a Republican for
this judicial position.
It is my understanding that Charles W. Halleck is well-qualified
as a lawyer to serve as an associate judge of the Court of
General Sessions of the District of Columbia.
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CONGRESSMAN
NEWS
GERALD R. FORD
HOUSE REPUBLICAN LEADER
RELEASE
For immediate release
11:45 Belle EDT
October 11, 1965
I - pleased that the President has nominated a Republican for
this judicial position.
It is my understanding that Charles W. Halleck is well-qualified
as a Lawyer to serve as an associate judge of the Court of
General Sessions of the District of Columbia.
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CONGRESSMAN
NEWS
GERALD R. FORD
HOUSE REPUBLICAN LEADER
RELEASE
For release
October 13, 1965
WASHINGTON, D.C.---- Legislation adopted so far by the 89th
Congress faces a searching, bi-partisan going-over in 1966,
Rep. Gerald R. Ford (R-Mich) predicted today.
Pointing to "oversights, loopholes, and rough corners" in
public laws that sailed through Congress this year, Ford pledged
Republican cooperation in correcting "errors" and redeeming
"mistakes."
The House Republican Leader recalled that Senator Mike Mansfield
has been critical of some legislation adopted by this Congress.
Mansfield noted the volume of bills passed by Congress,
"some of them very hastily," and recommended "an assessment of
current and ultimate cost" to the taxpayers.
The Senate Majority Leader proposed that Congress next year
"spend less time on new legislation and more time correcting
oversights in legislation just passed,"
Ford noted that Mansfield plans to set up committees "whose
functions it would be to tighten up the hasty enactments in general
and evaluate the degree of efficiency with which they are being
administered by the executive" branch.
"All during this session Republicans have been trying desperately
to help Democrats keep their 'oversights,' loopholes,' and 'rough
corners' at a minimum," Ford said in a newsletter to his Fifth
District constituents.
Ford added, "They (Democrats) may be assured of our complete
cooperation next year in an effort to correct the errors and redeem
mistakes of this session."
LIBRAR
CONGRESSMAN
NEWS
GERALD R. FORD
HOUSE REPUBLICAN LEADER
RELEASE
For release
October 20, 1965
WASHINGTON, D. C----- "More realistic" regulations governing the
Administration's "pay-your-neighbor's-rent" program are needed,
Congressman Gerald R. Ford said today.
The Republican leader reported in a newsletter to his Fifth
District constituents that the House in knocking out money sought
to operate the controversial rent subsidy plan "served notice"
that it wanted rules to be rewritten.
By a vote of 185 to 162, with some Democrats joining Republicans,
the House rebuffed the Administration.
The revolutionary housing bill signed Aug. 10 was adopted by
the House on a squeaker vote of 208 to 202. New action came when
the House made a decision against appropriating public money to
finance the program.
Ford said that the proposal as it stands "is designed not to
assist the poor but rather the 'moderate' income group."
The House rebelled at the provision allowing a person having more
than $24,000 in assets, excluding personal property, to be eligible
for rent supplements, Ford said.
With the adjournment of Congress for this session, Ford said
members of his Washington staff will expand operations of his
Grand Rapids office from Nov. 1 through the middle of December.
The House Republican leader said he hopes to "spend considerable
time" in the Fifth District despite a number of speaking engagements
which are among responsibilities of his Congressional high post.
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Congressional Record
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of America
PROCEEDINGS AND DEBATES OF THE
89ᵗʰ
CONGRESS, FIRST SESSION
Observations on the 1st Session of 89th Congress
EXTENSION OF REMARKS
year felt that the legislative initiative has
It is one thing for a Congress to adopt
OF
passed irretrievably to the executive
Presidential proposals after thorough de-
HON. GERALD R. FORD
branch. One of the experts at that con-
liberation and adequate discussion. It is
vention, Lewis A. Dexter, said that the
quite another thing for a Congress to
OF MICHIGAN
Congress will come to have the same im-
rush through such proposals without
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
portance in the American system of gov-
careful scrutiny and without reasonable
Friday, October 22, 1965
ernment as the House of Lords has in
debate. No Congress that performed its
the British, particularly if several future
constitutional duty would do the slipshod
Mr. GERALD R. FORD. Mr. Speaker,
Presidents resemble Lyndon Johnson.
job of which Senator MANSFIELD in-
the record of the 1st session of the 89th
Eric Sevareid wrote:
dicted the present Congress when he
Congress is spotty. Along with the en-
We know of a number of Congressmen who
said that it must now devote most of its
actment of some meritorious and needed
would be very grateful to learn what they
effort to tightening up "its hasty enact-
legislation, the Congress often acted
have really done this year.
ments."
hastily, blindly, and indiscriminately.
The majority leader of the Senate, Mr.
He also found that the Congress has SO
EXAMPLES OF RUBBERSTAMPING BY THE CONGRESS
MANSFIELD, of Montana, has confessed
often acted under "a curious kind of in-
On many important bills the House of
serious deficiencies in the laws enacted
timidation" that the "once-exalted title
Representatives acted without adequate
by the Congress this year. He has an-
of Senator or Representative has lost
consideration, without full hearings in
nounced that the 2d session of the 89th
much of its prestige."
committee, and without sufficient debate
Congress should "spend less time on new
One of the leading newspapers in the
on the floor.
legislation and more time correcting
home State of the Vice President summed
The arts and humanities bill was rail-
oversights in legislation we have just
it up this way:
roaded through the Committee on Edu-
passed." He has said that the Congress
Anyone following the daily deliberations of
cation and Labor after about 15 minutes
"must tighten up the hasty enactments"
the House of Representatives must be struck
of consideration. Even a motion by the
and must eliminate from the laws of the
by the ruthlessness with which the Demo-
minority that the bill be read was sum-
session just ended "a number of gaps and
cratic majority of so-called liberals is flexing
marily rejected by the majority. When
its muscles. It is not, in fact, a deliberative
any number of rough edges, overexten-
the committee met to act on the bill, the
body. Representative government is in a sad
sions and overlaps."
members were presented for the first
and critical state.
The Mansfield confession should be
time with a new committee print, dated
Columnist Ted Lewis said:
good for the soul of the American peo-
the same day, containing a number of
ple. It should convince them that one-
The presidential image of a miracle pro-
significant amendments which the mi-
ducer of new laws makes the legislative
party government does not serve them
nority members had never seen before.
branch of Government appear to be a crea-
well.
Thereafter, several additional amend-
ture of the executive branch.
One conclusion to be drawn from the
ments, which the Republican members
1st session of the 89th Congress is that
The Chicago Tribune, in an editorial
had never seen, were quickly adopted in
whenever the party that holds possession
entitled "Legislating by Scoop Shovel,"
committee, and the bill was reported with
of the executive branch of the National
said:
great haste.
Government also enjoys overwhelming
It would take a truck scale to weigh the
The Education and Labor Committee
dominance in the Congress, the Congress
legislation forwarded by the White House and
made virtually no change in the admin-
becomes a satellite of the President.
automatically approved, most of it wasteful,
istration bill to provide assistance for
much of it unnecessary, and all of it putting
The failure of the Congress to act as a
elementary and secondary education, de-
the individual in the grip of the Federal vise.
deliberative body, coequal with the Ex-
spite vigorous bipartisan complaints
He [the President] has been legislating
ecutive, is the most striking feature of
about the formula for distributing Fed-
everything and anything, and, with two-
this past session. Until the closing days
eral funds contained in the bill. On the
thirds majorities in either Chamber, he has a
of the session, it rubberstamped the pro-
Congress of robots that is totally compliant.
floor, at least 10 of 25 amendments were
posals of the White House in far too
rejected without discussion due to the
The Knoxville Journal editorialized:
many instances.
gag-rule limitation on debate.
Any Congress which voluntarily yields its
The members of the American Politi-
As this far-reaching legislation was
right to perform as a coequal part of the
cal Science Association who gathered in
Federal Establishment, as this one has, is a
being considered by the House of Rep-
Washington in early September of this
continuing threat to the Nation.
resentatives, Democratic Congresswoman
793-358-0591
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD
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CONGRESSIONAL RECORD
3
administration of seeking to "warp the
lion does not include additional back-
supported by a majority of the House
GREEN, of Oregon, took the floor to pro-
protect the religious liberty of employees
well as vocational education and public
assistance programs.
proposed Federal Public Records legisla-
door spending of $7 billion made possible
Republicans. In every case the Repub-
test, "Today it seems to me we have in
whose religious beliefs clash with com-
tion into an almost unlimited authority
by the Congress this year. Nor does it
lican alternative dealt more adequately
the House a determined effort to silence
pulsory union membership, and to in-
The Manpower Development and
Training Act overlaps the poverty pro-
for the President to establish broader
include perhaps $5 to $7 billion needed
with the problem without unnecessary
those who are in disagreement."
sure that employees would be protected
secrecy practices." The committee also
for the war in Vietnam, a request which
extension of Federal power.
So little was the elementary and sec-
from compulsion to join a Communist-
gram.
indicted the administration for "the se-
the administration is holding back until
VOTING RIGHTS
ondary education bill studied before floor
controlled union.
One unfortunate oversight in the laws
action that two of the best informed
of the session can be cited to illustrate
crecy on the names of Post Office Depart-
next January.
The administration's bill on voting
The Washington Post commented:
the results of hasty and ill-considered
ment employees hired in the summer
The Congress failed to exercise any
rights-H.R. 6400-as originally intro-
supporters of the measure, gave to the
Several important questions were raised
program in 1965; the Defense Depart-
restraint on reckless spending. The re-
House contradictory explanations of its
congressional action. By increasing
duced, provided a remedy for discrimina-
in the House debate and left unanswered.
social security payments, the Congress
ment continues the October 1962, Sylves-
duction of administration requests for
tion only in six Southern States and
application to nonpublic schools.
The Democratic majority rammed
The higher education bill was reported
inadvertently caused the termination or
ter Directive which requires military and
appropriations by $2.4 billion is more
Alaska and in 37 counties in certain
through a bill repealing section 14(b)
reduction of the pensions of tens of thou-
civilian personnel to report all contacts
apparent than real. The funds denied
other States, including one county each
out of the Education and Labor Com-
which the Post said "scarcely qualifies as
sands of veterans. The added social
with the press to Sylvester's office; the
have only been deferred until 1966.
in Arizona, Idaho, and Maine. These
mittee in great haste, apparently at the
well-rounded legislation in the national
increased centralization of information
The following table shows the amount
command of the White House. The
security payment meant a reduction of
strange results were achieved by lan-
interest."
the income of these veterans.
releases at the White House, and the in-
appropriated by Congress in each ses-
guage which limited the application of
Wall Street Journal noted that the com-
On the important bill to prohibit dis-
creasing sensitivity over leaks of infor-
sion since 1960. It reflects an increase
the bill to places which used literacy tests
mittee "under prodding from an im-
WEAKENING OF CHECKS ON EXECUTIVE BRANCH
crimination in employment and union
mation that have no connection with
of $36 billion, or 43 percent, since 1960.
or tests of moral character for voters and
patient White House deliberated for all
membership, only the briefest of hear-
One-party domination of the legisla-
national security problems; the basic
Of this $36 billion increase, only $8.3
in which fewer than 50 percent of the
of 20 minutes." Democratic Congress-
ings were held by the Committee on Edu-
tive and executive branches weakens the
problem of balancing national security
billion is for defense:
voting-age population voted in the 1964
man PUCINSKI, of Illinois, called the
cation and Labor. These hearings con-
constitutional system of checks and bal-
interests and freedom for the press in
bill's handling "a mockery of the legis-
ances. The subservient Congress which
[In billions]
election.
tained no testimony based on experience
connection with Vietnam and the Do-
Republican House Members and Re-
lative process."
under the 1964 Civil Rights Act and were
it produces fails to exercise the restraint
minican Republic."
Appropria-
Change from
Hearings on the administration's orig-
which it should over the executive
Session
tions
preceding
publican Senators introduced voting
followed almost immediately by a sub-
There is no word but arrogance for the
year
rights legislation before the administra-
inal highway beautification proposals
committee meeting which reported the
branch. The majority leader of the
behavior of administration spokesmen,
tion got around to deciding to present a
were held by the Committee on Public
bill favorably. An hour later the full
Senate recognizes that such is the case
86th Cong.: 2d (1960)
$83.8
including the President and the Vice
87th Cong.
bill.
Works on July 20, 21, and 22. These
committee met and reported the bill to
when he urges the Congress now to un-
President, when they pointedly imply
1st (1961)
95.8
+$12.0
hearings were adjourned with the un-
dertake its neglected function of legisla-
2d (1962)
102.3
+6.5
The basic difference between the ad-
the House. No amendments were offered
that the consideration which the prob-
88th Cong.:
ministration proposal and the major Re-
derstanding that the complex proposals
tive oversight over executive agencies.
1st (1963)
102.6
+.3
because none of the minority members
lems of a locality receives in Washington
2d (1964)
106.0
+3.4
publican alternative, the Ford-McCul-
should be studied further and acted upon
had any opportunity to study the long
The executive branch unchecked is
89th Cong.: 1st (1965)
119.3
+13.3
will depend on whether its local officials
loch bill-H.R. 7896-lay in the fact that
early next year. Without warning, the
and complex measure and analyze even
prone to carelessness about legal re-
are Republicans or Democrats. It is
the Republican bill provided a remedy
hearings were reopened on September 3
straints and about the public interest.
CONSTRUCTIVE REPUBLICAN RECORD
its theoretical weaknesses. This bill was
shocking to learn that responsible na-
for unconstitutional discrimination
and 7, while the committee and its staff
This carelessness can descend to the
On February 3, 1965, the Republican
not acted on by the House.
tional officials would stoop to threaten
wherever it occurs and regardless of the
were absorbed with the omnibus rivers
level of arrogance in some instances.
leadership of the House of Representa-
The percentages allocated to the vari-
any community with reprisals if its citi-
device used to achieve discrimination.
and harbors and flood control bill. The
ous categories of immigrants in the Im-
Arrogance is a strong word, but there
tives said:
zens choose officials who are not of the
The administration bill wiped out
act was debated and passed by the House
is no other word for the submission to
migration and Nationality Act of 1965
administration's party.
House Republicans have a major responsi-
literacy and other tests wherever fewer
on October 7, with the final vote being
the Senate of the nomination of Francis
were not discussed either in the Judiciary
The New York Times reacted with in-
bility as the representatives of approximately
than 50 percent of the voting age popu-
tallied well after midnight. At one point
X. Morrissey to the Federal judiciary nor
43 percent of the electorate who voted for a
Committee or on the floor.
dignation to the threat when it was made
in the proceedings the House voted 121
for the efforts to bull that nomination
Republican House of Representatives in 1964.
lation voted in 1964. The Ford-McCul-
On the voting rights bill, the admin-
in New York City. Its editorial
to 84 to allow but 8 minutes of debate on
through the Senate. The American Bar
That duty, as we conceive it, is to exert what-
loch bill did not disturb nondiscrimina-
istration forces on the Judiciary Commit-
commented:
ever influence we can to guide the Nation
tory qualifications for voting established
5 separate amendments.
Association and the Massachusetts Bar
tee methodically rejected all significant
This is a remarkable indictment of the
toward the goals of freedom, security, peace,
by States.
Regarding the very controversial bill to
Association pronounced this nominee un-
amendments offered by Republicans. On
Johnson administration. It suggests, for
and well-being with fiscal responsibility.
The administration bill required Fed-
repeal section 14(b) of the Taft-Hartley
fit for the post. A representative of the
the floor of the House the same general
example, that Sargent Shriver, the head of
We cannot accept the statement, "The
Act, the Democratic majority of the Com-
American Bar Association testified on the
eral court approval of any new voting
attitude prevailed. With the exception
the antipoverty program and a Democrat,
duty of the opposition party is to oppose."
mittee on Education and Labor rejected
Morrissey nomination:
would be less sympathetic and helpful to New
laws passed by the States to which it
of the Cramer amendment to prevent
This is too narrow and too negative a formu-
all attempts by Republican members to
From the standpoint of legal training,
York if its mayor were a Republican. It
lation of our responsibility.
applied. The Ford-McCulloch bill did
election irregularities, any significant
amend the bill so as to provide some
legal experience, and legal ability, we have
makes the same innuendo about the officials
We must do more than respond to the in-
not restrict State authority to enact new
amendment offered by a Republican was
basic protections for rank-and-file em-
not had any case where these factors were
who run the housing, education, mass tran-
itiatives of the administration. We must
nondiscriminatory voting laws.
blindly voted down.
ployees compelled to join unions in order
SO lacking.
sit, antipollution, and other programs in
take the initiative ourselves in two ways.
The administration bill, as originally
GAPS AND OVERLAPS
which New York has a vital interest. It sug-
First, we must offer alternative measures to
to hold their jobs. Because of the re-
There is no word but arrogance for
introduced, approved of the poll tax, pro-
strictive rule under which the bill was
The defects in the legislation enacted
gests that President Johnson, Vice President
cope with national problems when the ad-
the withholding of Federal funds from
HUMPHREY, and Senator KENNEDY himself
ministration's proposals are unwise. This we
viding that Federal examiners would
considered by the House, amendments
during the session of Congress just
the city of Chicago in defiance of the
would not be SO helpful to the mayor of the
ended will come to light as the bills are
are doing, for example, in the matter of
collect it in areas in which they operated
which would permit compulsory union
procedures established by Congress.
Nation's largest city if he were of a political
lightening the burden of the costs of health
to register voters. The Ford-MeCulloch
membership agreements only if the
put into effect. Problems of duplica-
There is no word but arrogance for
faith different from theirs.
care for older people.
bill directed the Attorney General to ini-
unions involved refrained from racial
tion and overlap will be encountered.
procedures in the Congress that silence
FISCAL EXCESSES
Second, we must press for action to deal
and religious discrimination, refrained
The Appalachia bill overlaps several
tiate a speedy court test of the constitu-
dissent and preclude careful considera-
The carelessness of a Congress over-
with the problems to which the administra-
from using union funds for political pur-
existing Federal-aid programs, notably
tionality of the poll tax.
in the fields of highway construction and
tion of legislation.
whelmingly controlled by the President's
tion is blind or indifferent.
MEDICARE
poses, and refrained from denying em-
There is no word but arrogance for
party is particularly manifested in big
ployees rights guaranteed them by Fed-
public health.
In this spirit the Republican Members
The medicare bill, included in the So-
eral law were rejected as not germane.
The public works and redevelopment
opposition to freedom of information leg-
spending. This session of Congress has
of the House of Representatives have
bill, providing aid to so-called depressed
set a new record in appropriations not
cial Security Amendments of 1965, is an
islation which would permit the public to
Other amendments offered, on which the
discharged their responsibility this year.
know what is going on in the Govern-
approached since the Second World War.
amalgamation of the administration
House was not permitted to vote, were
areas, overlaps the Appalachia bill.
ment which it pays for. The Freedom
The appropriation of $119.3 billion this
Their record is impressive.
proposal and a Republican alternative
designed to insure that unions securing
The expanded poverty program over-
of Information Committee of Sigma
year is $36 billion more than was ap-
REPUBLICAN ALTERNATIVES
offered by Representative JOHN BYRNES,
compulsory membership agreements
laps the elementary and secondary
propriated by the last session of Congress
For six of the major bills proposed by
of Wisconsin-H.R.
truly represented a majority as demon-
school aid bill, which is ostensibly aimed
Delta Chi, the national society of jour-
during the Eisenhower administration.
the administration and passed in this
In contrast to the bill originally pro-
strated by winning an NLRB election, to
at children from low-income families, as
nalists, in its annual report, accused the
This staggering figure of almost $120 bil-
session, there were alternative proposals
posed by the administration early in the
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5
session, the Byrnes bill provided a sys-
APPALACHIAN REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT ACT
Under this plan, some families with an
The medicare bill passed by the Con-
A notable improvement in the housing
On April 30, the House Republican
tem of insurance for the elderly-first,
The administration bill-S. 3-which
income of more than $11,000 in some
gress incorporates in its provisions much
bill was made with the adoption of an
leadership proposed the creation of an
covering all medical expenses, not just
became law, provided for an Appalachian
places would be eligible to have a part
of the Republican bill offered by Repre-
amendment offered by Representative
inter-American police force to restore
hospitalization; second, offering volun-
Regional Commission with authority in
of their rent paid by the Federal Gov-
sentative JOHN W. BYRNES, of Wisconsin.
JOHN C. KUNKEL, of Pennsylvania, aiding
peace and order in the Dominican Re-
tary rather than compulsory coverage;
360 counties in 10 States to plan the ex-
ernment. Beyond this, the bill provided
This bill is not limited to hospital care
homeowners who became unemployed be-
public. On May 3, the administration
and third, financed by a combination of
penditure of funds for various public
largely for a continuance of existing
as the administration recommended. In
cause of the closing of Federal installa-
offered this proposal to the Organization
general tax revenues and premium pay-
works, particularly highway construction,
Federal housing programs.
its final version it covers doctors' bills
tions. It placed a moratorium on FHA-
of American States.
ments by the insured, avoiding the
in a region that includes many severely
A Republican substitute, offered by
and other medical costs in provisions
insured loan payments of such persons
The appropriation of an additional
regressive social security tax.
depressed areas.
Representative WILLIAM B. WIDNALL, of
borrowed from the Byrnes bill.
and authorized the Secretary of Defense
$700 million for defense as a means of
ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOL AID
The Republican alternative, offered
New Jersey-H.R. 9501-sought to mod-
The Housing Act passed by Congress
to acquire their properties for FHA dis-
emphasizing national unity and national
The administration's bill to aid ele-
by Representative WILLIAM C. CRAMER,
ify existing housing policy in several im-
contains six significant features from the
posal when the owners were unable to
resolve in the face of Communist aggres-
mentary and secondary schools-H.R.
of Florida-H.R. 4466-would have ex-
portant respects:
Republican substitute proposed by Rep-
dispose of them on reasonable terms.
sion on two continents was suggested by
2362-presented as a measure to assist
tended Federal assistance to all econom-
First, by giving residential redevelop-
resentative WILLIAM B. WIDNALL, of New
The Voting Rights Act as passed con-
the minority floor leader at a White
poverty stricken children, is in fact the
ically depressed areas throughout the Na-
ment in urban renewal a higher priority;
Jersey:
tains at least two provisions of Republi-
House Conference on Vietnam problems.
first general aid to primary and second-
tion instead of to a single region. Unlike
Second, by stimulating rehabilitation
First, low-income private housing:
can origin. One was the clean elections
The administration subsequently re-
ary schools passed by the Congress.
the administration bill, which provides
of existing sound housing;
This new program will provide imme-
provision proposed by Representative
quested the increased appropriation. It
Under this bill, $2.1 million will be
aid to prosperous as well as depressed
Third, by utilizing existing privately
diate relief to low-income families who
WILLIAM CRAMER, of Florida, inserted in
was granted with the unanimous support
granted by the Federal Government to
areas in the region to which it applies,
owned rental housing for low-income
have been living in substandard housing
the bill over the opposition of a ma-
of Republican Members of both House
Westchester County, the wealthiest in
the Cramer bill proposed to limit aid
tenants;
in those areas where there is a long wait-
jority of the Democrats in the House of
and Senate.
New York State, for the education of
to places suffering economic distress and
Fourth, by lower interest rates on loans
ing list for public housing. It will use
Representatives. The bill as finally
Since mid-1963, Republicans in Con-
children from poor families. Sunflower
high unemployment.
for college housing and housing for the
any adequate existing housing on a vol-
passed dealt with the question of the poll
gress have been urging the administra-
County, Miss., with median family in-
The Public Works and Development
elderly; and
untary basis at a cost not exceeding
tax by directing the Attorney General to
tion to take the lead in convening an in-
come only one-fifth that of Westchester
Act of 1965-Public Law 89-136-is, like
Fifth, by providing new FHA mort-
present public housing rental levels,
secure a speedy court test of the consti-
ternational monetary conference to deal
County, will receive only $745,000 for
the Cramer bill, a measure intended to
gage financing for veterans.
without the gigantic expense of con-
tutionality of the tax-the approach used
with the urgent balance-of-payments
the education of an equal number of
assist depressed areas throughout the
Many of the features of the Widnall
structing new public housing units.
in the Ford-McCulloch bill.
problem. In 1965, the urging was re-
children from poor families.
Nation. It raises serious problems of
bill were incorporated in the measure
Second, veterans housing program:
The immigration bill contains a ceiling
newed by Representative ROBERT ELLS-
Republicans sought to make it a bill
duplication and conflict with the Ap-
which was enacted.
The first major veterans' benefits legis-
on immigrants from the Western Hemi-
WORTH, of Kansas, and by the joint Re-
which would do what it professed to do:
palachian Regional Development Act.
REPUBLICAN IMPACT ON LEGISLATION
lation affecting so-called cold war vet-
sphere because of Republican effort.
publican leadership on July 1. On July
aid poor children without undue Federal
In spite of the fact that Republicans
erans ever to be enacted by the Congress,
CABINET DEPARTMENT DEALING WITH URBAN
Because of opposition from the White
10, Secretary of the Treasury, Henry
control of State, local, and private
AFFAIRS
in this Congress hold only one-third of
this will also apply to an estimated 21
House and the State Department, an
Fowler, announced that the U.S. Govern-
schools.
The administration bill establishing
the seats, there were occasions when the
million veterans who have failed to use
amendment to bring such immigration
ment would issue a call for such a
The Republican effort was directed to-
a new Cabinet agency, the Department
Republican minority exerted an im-
or qualify for VA home loan benefits.
under control presented by Representa-
conference.
ward first, channeling Federal funds only
of Housing and Community Affairs-H.R.
portant influence on legislation.
Comprehensive benefits include no down
tive CLARK MACGREGOR, of Minnesota, was
OTHER NOTEWORTHY REPUBLICAN INITIATIVES
into areas of need within each State;
6927-was defective in many respects.
A 7-percent increase in social security
payments for homes costing up to $15,000,
voted down by Democrats in the House.
Representative MELVIN R. LAIRD, of
second, recognizing differences in finan-
It did no more than confer a more pres-
benefits was approved-a proposal which
with as little as $500 down on a $20,000
This provision prevailed in the Senate,
Wisconsin, and Representative GLENARD
cial ability and need among States; third,
tigious title on certain existing agencies.
Republicans made in 1964, but which was
home.
however, and was incorporated in the
LIPSCOMB, of California, performed im-
concentrating the program upon the
It brought together in the new Depart-
voted down in the last Congress by Dem-
Third, low interest rate college hous-
final version of the law.
portant service in bringing to public at-
needs of deprived children; and fourth,
ment less than one-third of the Federal
ocrats acting on White House orders.
ing: Conferees accepted this proposal,
Republican initiative and solid Repub-
tention the inadequacy of the admin-
reducing the discretionary authority of
Government's housing activities and only
The repeal of Federal excise taxes-a
despite the firm opposition of the John-
lican support saved for State Governors
istration's defense budget for the prose-
the U.S. Commissioner of Education.
a minor fraction of Federal activities
step which Republicans have advocated
son administration. It will provide $1.2
some power of veto over projects under
cution of the war in Vietnam. In order
A Republican approach to the problem
and funds aimed at assisting States and
for many years and which was called for
billion in lower rent college housing,
the poverty program within their States
to give the appearance of holding Fed-
of expanding and improving elementary
municipalities to solve the problems of
in the Republican platform of 1964-was
avoiding an expensive Federal grant pro-
in opposition to the effort of most Demo-
eral expenditure below the level of $100
and secondary schools was incorporated
metropolitan areas. As passed by the
accomplished in this session. In 1964, a
gram.
crats to eliminate any vestige of State
billion in the fiscal year and to leave
in H.R. 6349, offered by Representatives
House of Representatives, it made no
Republican proposal to repeal retail ex-
Fourth, low interest elderly housing:
control over this program.
room for Great Society legislation, the
WILLIAM AYRES, of Ohio, and THOMAS
provision for the continued existence of
cise taxes was defeated by Democratic
To prevent the phasing out of a highly
Republican initiative and solid Repub-
administration devised its defense budget
CURTIS, of Missouri, and others. This
the Federal Housing Administration, a
votes.
successful program administered by
lican support led to the denial of funds
on guidelines set in 1963, which did not
bill relied chiefly on the device of tax
defect which Republicans sought to cor-
Other changes made in the social secu-
churches and other nonprofit organiza-
for the rent supplement program under
take account of the involvement of 150,-
credits for individuals who pay for
rect and which was finally remedied in
rity system were influenced by Republi-
tions, a program with rents at a level
the Housing Act.
000 American troops in a shooting war
schools through State and local taxes
conference.
can initiatives and conform to long-
they can afford will be available to
Republican initiative and solid Repub-
in Asia. The result, as the Preparedness
directly or indirectly as well as for those
The Republican alternative, offered by
standing Republican policy. One was
elderly people of low income.
lican support led to the denial of funds
Subcommittee of the Senate Armed
who incur expenses for students in higher
Mrs. DWYER, of New Jersey-H.R. 5173-
the liberalization of the earnings limita-
Fifth, compensation for condemnees:
for a federally directed National Teacher
Services Committee under Senator STEN-
education. This bill would have diverted
and several other Republicans, would
tion beyond which elderly people become
This provides, for the first time, prompt
Corps.
NIS has found, is a dangerous drain on
$3 to $5 billion annually from the Fed-
have created an agency in the Executive
ineligible to collect their social security
and equitable compensation for home-
On the other hand, an initial Repub-
personnel, equipment, and ammunition
eral Treasury and made it available for
Office of the President to deal with met-
benefits. The other was the liberaliza-
owners and small businessmen displaced
lican success-the prohibition of the use
in other parts of the world.
additional support for education at the
ropolitan area problems. This agency
tion of coverage requirements for people
by urban renewal and other housing pro-
of agricultural funds for aid to Nasser,
Representative H. R. GROSS, of Iowa,
State and local level.
would have been a center of coordina-
over the age of 72 in order to qualify for
grams.
voted by the House at the motion of Rep-
served as the public conscience, along
In addition, H.R. 6349 provided $300
tion and information for all Federal pro-
benefits.
Sixth, rehabilitation loan program:
resentative ROBERT MICHEL, of Illinois,
with Senator JOHN WILLIAMS, of Dela-
million annually to the States for the
grams and activities relating to urban
Similarly, Republicans took the lead
Sponsored by Republicans in the 1964
on January 26-was reversed under se-
ware, in endeavoring to raise the ethical
education of deprived children aged 3
areas.
in advocating changes in tax policy to
Housing Act, the low-interest loan pro-
vere administration pressure on Febru-
standards of the administration with
to 7. Unlike Project Head Start under
HOUSING
lighten the burden of medical expenses.
gram for tenants, homeowners, and
ary 8.
special attention to the treatment given
the poverty program, which provides un-
The administration's housing bill-
The Congress repealed maximum limi-
small businessmen in urban renewal
REPUBLICAN INFLUENCE ON EXECUTIVE ACTION
Otto Otepka and the inadequately ex-
even summer schooling for some deprived
H.R. 5840-as originally presented, of-
tations on income tax deductions for
areas received a $400 million authoriza-
In some instances the policy of the
plored aspects of the Bobby Baker case.
children, this bill proposed a systematic
fered a scheme of rent supplements for
medical care insurance and authorized
tion. This was not requested by the
President and other executive agencies
Representative PAUL FINDLEY and his
national effort to give preschool educa-
families whose incomes were above the
a deduction of one-half the cost of med-
administration.
responded to Republican proposals.
task force on NATO and the Atlantic
tion to children who need it.
levels set for public housing tenants.
ical care insurance up to $150.
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7
Community issued a thoughtful report on
in agreement with the majority of their
For these reasons most Republicans sup-
Federal civil service: ANCHER NELSEN,
comprise a comprehensive, broad-
available a maximum of information to
means of strengthening the Atlantic Al-
party. These 93 votes reveal some sig-
ported a prohibition against American
of Minnesota.
gauged, and constructive legislative pro-
citizens and taxpayers.
liance and improving the strained rela-
nificant differences between Republicans
aid to nations engaged in supplying
Latin America: Cochairmen F. BRAD-
gram.
The House Republican conference
tions of the United States with France
and Democrats.
North Vietnam and against further ship-
FORD MORSE, of Massachusetts, and DON-
At least 256 bills expanding and liber-
adopted the recommendation of its task
after a study trip to Paris.
The general conclusions to be drawn
ment of agricultural commodities to
ALD RUMSFELD, of Illinois.
alizing social security were offered by
force on education, headed by Repre-
Representative FINDLEY, along with
from these votes is a Republican prefer-
Egypt's Nasser and Indonesia's Sukarno.
NATO and Atlantic Community: PAUL
Republicans. These bills dealt with
sentative ALBERT QUIE, of Minnesota, for
Representative RALPH HARVEY, of In-
ence for a more discriminating approach
In order to preserve the integrity of
FINDLEY, of Illinois.
such matters as reduction of the age
legislation granting a tax credit against
diana, also took the lead in an unsuccess-
to national problems. Republicans op-
State and local governments, most
Nuclear affairs: CRAIG HOSMER, of Cali-
requirements for beneficiaries, increas-
the costs of higher education. A large
ful fight against the administration on
posed and sought to modify the loosely
Republicans sought to-
fornia.
ing the maximum age for eligibility of
number of Members have sponsored bills
the sugar bill in an effort to recapture
drawn, ambiguous, blank check approach
Retain the veto power of State gov-
Platform implementation: JAMES BAT-
children, expansion of the system to
like Mr. QUIE'S which permits a credit up
for the taxpayers of the United States a
of the Democratic majority.
ernors over poverty program projects;
TIN, of Montana.
groups not presently covered, and in-
to an amount of $325 per student
part of the excess profit which foreign
Republicans showed themselves more
Maintain the power of the States to
Unemployment compensation system:
creasing the amount of earnings per-
annually.
sugar producers derive from sales in this
concerned than most Democrats about
forbid compulsory unionism;
JOHN W. BYRNES, of Wisconsin.
missible without sacrifice of benefits.
At least 78 Republicans have joined
country because Government action
such things as prudent use of tax dollars,
Permit the people of each State to
United Nations: JOHN B. ANDERSON, of
At least 61 Republican bills were in-
with Representative THOMAS CURTIS, of
maintains a domestic price more than
the danger of inflation fired by big in-
decide the basis of representation in one
Illinois.
troduced for the reduction or repeal of
Missouri, in offering the Human Invest-
double the price in the world market.
creases in Government spending and un-
house of their State legislature;
Urban and suburban affairs: CLARK
excise taxes.
ment Act, a bill granting credits against
Representative ROBERT J. CORBETT, of
ending deficits, the stifling of State, lo-
Defeat appropriations for a federally
MACGREGOR, of Minnesota.
At least 59 Republicans introduced
the Federal income tax to business for
Pennsylvania, fought unsuccessfully to
cal, and private initiative by the spread
controlled National Teacher Corps;
Voting rights: WILLIAM M. McCuL-
voting rights legislation, generally pat-
the expenses of retraining present or
bring about an adjustment of the pay
of an overweening Central Government,
Secure legislative recognition of the
LOCH, of Ohio.
terned after the Ford-McCulloch bill.
prospective employees to upgrade their
of Federal employees to provide full com-
the peril of runaway bureaucracy, and
rights of States to set standards of water
REPUBLICAN SUPPORT OF ADMINISTRATION BIILS
At least 54 Republicans introduced
skills.
parability with pay scales in private in-
the application of the commonsense
purity in rivers instead of transferring
Several enactments of the past session
bills providing for a new program of
At least 60 Republicans have intro-
dustry. Though full comparability is
principles of good management in Fed-
this authority to the Federal Govern-
received strong Republican support.
medical care for the aged. The three
duced legislation of the type recom-
given lip service by the administration,
eral programs.
ment;
Republican House Members judged each
major approaches were typified in the
mended by the House Republican task
it is opposed to putting this principle
For all of these reasons, a majority of
Maintain State authority to deter-
bill on its merits and gave approval to
proposals of Representative THOMAS B.
force on agriculture, headed by Repre-
in practice.
Republicans in the House of Representa-
mine the use to be made of areas adjoin-
administration measures that served the
CURTIS-H.R. 3728; Representative
sentative ODIN LANGEN, of Minnesota, to
Representative ANCHER NELSEN, of
tives, in contrast to a majority of the
ing highways; and
public interest.
FRANK T. Bow-H.R. 21; and Represent-
establish a World Food Study Commis-
Minnesota, continued his efforts to pro-
Democrats, voted against such things
Maintain the right of States to deny
Among the bills that were given strong
ative JOHN W. BYRNES-H.R. 7057.
sion to determine population trends and
tect Federal employees from illegal po-
as-
the suffrage to people unable to read or
Republican support on final passage were
At least 46 Republicans proposed a
food needs for the future.
litical pressures imposed by the admin-
Doubling the authorization for the
write the English language.
the following: The higher education bill,
constitutional amendment to permit the
This list could be extended indefinitely.
istration, particularly in the matter of
poverty program at a time when loose
PLANNING AND RESEARCH COMMITTEE
vocational training loan bill, the immi-
people to employ factors in addition to
It is meant to be illustrative not ex-
forced contributions to Democratic fund
administration prompted the Committee
Early in the session the planning and
gration bill, the Export Control Act, con-
population in the apportionment of one
haustive.
raising events.
on Education and Labor to launch a full
research committee was established as
house of State legislatures.
CONCLUSION
stitutional amendment on Presidential
Representative Ross ADAIR, of Indiana,
investigation of the program;
an organ of the Republican conference
succession, the Older Americans Act of
At least 27 Republicans introduced bills
Looking back on the session just con-
sought vainly to secure for the service-
A rent supplement program whereby
of the House of Representatives. This
1965, various bills in the field of health,
to establish a coordinating office con-
cluded, the Republican Members of the
men fighting in Vietnam educational
taxpayers would help to pay the rent of
new agency was created to help mobilize
excise tax cuts, manpower development
cerned with urban area affairs in the
House of Representatives can take pride
benefits similar to those granted to the
families earning in some areas more than
activity toward the development of long-
and training bill, expansion of veterans'
Executive Office of the President.
in the role that they have played. They
veterans of the Second World War and
$8,000 a year and possessing assets of as
term solutions to national problems.
benefits, various anticrime bills, pay
At least 28 Republicans introduced bills
tried to make the Congress what it should
Korea.
much as $25,000;
The planning and research commit-
raises for military and civilian personnel,
establishing a Commission on the Orga-
be-a deliberative body, independent of
Representative WILLIAM S. MAILLIARD,
A foreign aid program of $3.2 billion
tee issued in August a report entitled,
nization of the Executive Branch of the
and coequal with the Executive, judging
legislation for the control of air and
of California, sought with limited success
which all agree needs drastic overhaul-
"Vietnam: Some Neglected Aspects of the
legislation by the sole standard of the
to secure legislative action to reinvigorate
ing;
Historical Record." Columnist Roscoe
water pollution and water resources
Government to do the job which two
national interest. Their success cannot
Drummond said of this report:
planning, and the voting rights bill.
Hoover Commissions did in the past.
the merchant shipping of the United
A farm bill which will mean that Gov-
be measured in terms of the votes on
States.
ernment payments in 1966 will equal
This is "loyal opposition" at its best.
A SAMPLING OF REPUBLICAN LEGISLATIVE
Nine Republicans introduced a free-
which they prevailed-which were few.
PROPOSALS
REPUBLICAN SOLIDITY
one-third of realized net farm income
dom of information bill defining the au-
The verdict on their work will not be
Headed by Representative CHARLES E.
Republican ranks in the House of Rep-
but will not solve the farm problem;
Republican Members of the House of
thority of Federal agencies and officials
GOODELL, of New York, this committee
known until the people speak in the elec-
resentatives held fast on important votes
A Public Works and Redevelopment
Representatives introduced bills which
to withhold information in order to make
tions of 1966.
supervises the activities of 13 task forces,
throughout the session. On the 26 roll-
Act modeled after the discredited Area
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each of which has spent this year in the
call votes in which a party position was
Redevelopment Act and the Advanced
study of major public policy problems in
formulated by the House Republican pol-
Public Works Act; and
its field of jurisdiction. Several of the
icy committee headed by Representative
A Highway Beautification Act rushed
task forces have made reports contain-
JOHN RHODES, of Arizona, 87 percent of
through the House without adequate de-
ing constructive proposals in 1965. All
the votes cast by Republican Members
liberation.
will make a substantial contribution to
were in support of the party position and
Republican Members even voted
the positive Republican program in 1966.
only 13 percent in opposition.
against a pay raise for themselves, again
The task forces and their chairmen
DIFFERENCES BETWEEN THE PARTIES
unlike a majority of the Democrats.
are:
During this past session of the Con-
In order to provide a more consistent
Agriculture: ODIN LANGEN, of Minne-
gress, there were 93 rollcall votes on
and vigorous foreign policy, Republicans
sota.
which a majority of the Republi-
unsuccessfully attempted to place re-
Congressional reform and minority
can Members of the House voted in op-
strictions of foreign aid funds SO that
staffing: JAMES CLEVELAND, of New
position to a majority of the Democrats.
the American taxpayer would not be fl-
Hampshire.
On these votes in the aggregate, 81.4 per-
nancing anti-American regimes or as-
Economic opportunity: PETER FRELING-
cent of the Republican votes were on the
sisting nations that are helping North
HUYSEN, of New Jersey.
side of the majority of their party and
Vietnam in the war in which 150,000
Education: ALBERT H. QUIE, of Minne-
80.2 percent of the Democratic votes were
American fighting men are now engaged.
sota.
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U.S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE:1965
CONGRESSMAN
NEWS
GERALD R. FORD
HOUSE REPUBLICAN LEADER
RELEASE
FOR RELEASE AT 1 P.M. EDT
October 25, 1965
President Johnson's harsh criticism of Congress for shutting off funds
for his pay-your-neighbor's-rent scheme brings the major 1966 election
issue into the glare of the public spotlight.
Republicans welcome the opportunity to debate this issue in every
precinct of the Nation.
The President is frustrated because the Congress saw through his
radical, revolutionary rent subsidy gimmick.
When the President charged that false allegations defeated the rent
subsidy program, he pointed his finger of accusation at one of his own
the Federal Housing Agency.
For it was this Agency's proposed regulations which helped to torpedo
the President's scheme,
Housing agency regulations of Sept. 28 ripped away the false label of
so-called "low income housing" and revealed:
1. Proposed rent payments would be paid to families with annual incomes
of up to $8,100. and this would not include extra family income.
2. The Federal Government under the LBJ proposal could pay up to 70%
of monthly rental for families having up to $25,000 in
personal assets.
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CONGRESSMAN
NEWS
GERALD R. FORD
HOUSE REPUBLICAN LEADER
RELEASE
(Rent subsidy) Page 2
Under the plan, a family with four children could have a subsidized
four-bedroom apartment.. or better accommodations than most Americans
who pay their own way.
Last week on the eve of final Congressional action on the rent gimmick,
these regulations were suddenly withdrawn by the Federal Housing Agency.
I challenge the President to publicly reveal for the first time the
true maximum income limits under this proposed program.
It is no secret in Washington that some of the most powerful special-
interest groups in the country spent lavishly in a year-long lobbying
effort to ram rent subsidy through Congress.
When the program was sidetracked, it was not the Nation's poor who
suffered. Rather, the big contractors, the big property owners, the big
lending institutions were denied multi-million-dollar windfalls.
The President accuses the Republican-led action against the rent
subsidy plan as being based on "fear and mistrust." He is absolutely correct.
We not only "fear and mistrust" the grandiose scheme, we pledge to
fight it with considerable Democrat support when the President tries
to push it through Congress next year.
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CONGRESSMAN
NEWS
GERALD R. FORD
HOUSE REPUBLICAN LEADER
RELEASE
For release
October 27, 1965
WASHINGTON, D. C.---- A late-hour Congressional move that temporarily
stalled a "steadily onward" march of federal control over local
education was hailed today by Rep. Gerald R. Ford.
Action that blocked spending of $36 million the first year for
a National Teacher Corps will give Congress in 1966 an opportunity
to "take another look" at the legislation that authorized the
program, Ford said.
Describing the teacher corps' proposal as "revolutionary," Ford
said "if it must go into effect, possibly some of the 'rough corners'
and 'oversights' can be remedied next year."
Ford noted that the House voted to establish the Teacher Corps
by a 226 to 152 margin and a day later switched its position by
deleting funds in the bill.
The House Republican leader was critical of the Teacher Corps
plan, which he described as amounting to "federal control" resulting
in local schools being forced to change their instructional programs
under strict rules dictated by Washington officials.
In his final newsletter to constituents this year, Ford also
announced that two staff members of his Washington office will be
in his Grand Rapids headquarters for a month and a half starting
Nov. 1.
The office will be open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through
Friday and until noon Saturday. Washington staffers will be in
Grand Rapids through Dec. 17.
CONGRESSMAN
NEWS
GERALD R. FORD
HOUSE REPUBLICAN LEADER
RELEASE
For release
October 27, 1965
WASHINGTON, D. C.---- A late-hour Congressional move that temporarily
stalled a "steadily onward" march of federal control over local
education was hailed today by Rep. Gerald R. Ford.
Action that blocked spending of $36 million the first year for
a National Teacher Corps will give Congress in 1966 an opportunity
to "take another look" at the legislation that authorized the
program, Ford said.
Describing the teacher corps' proposal as "revolutionary," Ford
said "if it must go into effect, possibly some of the 'rough corners'
and 'oversights' can be remedied next year."
Ford noted that the House voted to establish the Teacher Corps
by a 226 to 152 margin and a day later switched its position by
deleting funds in the bill.
The House Republican leader was critical of the Teacher Corps
plan, which he described as amounting to "federal control" resulting
in local schools being forced to change their instructional programs
under strict rules dictated by Washington officials.
In his final newsletter to constituents this year, Ford also
announced that two staff members of his Washington office will be
in his Grand Rapids headquarters for a month and a half starting
Nov. 1.
The office will be open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through
Friday and until noon Saturday. Washington staffers will be in
Grand Rapids through Dec. 17.
CONGRESSMAN
NEWS
GERALD R. FORD
HOUSE REPUBLICAN LEADER
RELEASE
COMPLETE TEXT OF AN EXCHANGE OF TELEGRAMS
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
BETWEEN MR. CHARLES EVERS, MISSISSIPPI
Nov. 6, 1965
FIELD DIRECTOR OF NAACP; AND
CONGRESSMAN GERALD R. FORD
"DEAR CONGRESSMAN:
"WE UNDERSTAND BY NEWS MEDIA THAT YOU WILL SPEAK FOR THE
REPUBLICAN PARTY OF NATCHEZ ADAMS COUNTY MISS WHICH IS A TOTAL
SEGREGATED PARTY THIS COMMITTEE IS MADE UP OF 12 THOUSAND WHITE
11 THOUSAND NEGROS WE URGE YOU TO EMPHASIZE TO THOSE WHO ARE
RESPONSIBLE FOR YOU COMING HERE THAT WE THE NEGRO COMMUNITY
WILL LIKE TO BE IN ATTENDANCE IF THEY WILL NOT ACCEPT THE
ATTENDANCE OF NEGROS WE REQUEST THAT YOU CANCEL YOUR ENGAGEMENT"
(Signed) CHARLES EVERS MISS FIELD DIRECTOR NAACP
"Dear Mr. Evers:
"I have been informed by Republican officials sponsoring Nov. 15
luncheon meeting in Natchez, Miss., that tickets are available
for purchase by anyone who is willing to pay regular charge.
I assume anyone attending the luncheon is interested in building
the two-party system in Mississippi through the Republican Party."
(Signed) Gerald R. Ford, M.C.
CONGRESSMAN
NEWS
GERALD R. FORD
HOUSE REPUBLICAN LEADER
RELEASE
For release December 20, 1965
Republican members of the House early next session will press for passage
of legislation to create a new Hoover-type Commission on the Organization of the
Executive Branch of the Government, Rep. Gerald R. Ford, Minority Leader, stated
today.
In the final weeks of the past session about 30 House Republicans introduced
bills to establish such a Commission on a bi-partisan basis. "The multiplication
of Federal programs and the pyramiding of Federal agencies as a result of legisla-
tion adopted by the first session of the 89th Congress emphasizes the need for taking
a new and thorough look at the present organization of the Executive Branch," Ford
said.
In his statement, the Republican Leader pointed out that the two earlier
Hoover commissions, in the finest bi-partisan tradition, produced substantial re-
forms. In the ten years since the second Commission made its report, Government has
grown. Federal employment has risen by more than 100,000. Total Federal expendi-
ture has increased by $57 billion. Vast new agencies and functions have come into
being.
A recent survey indicates that in 1964 eight Federal departments and agencies
had paper work totaling 2½ billion pieces at a total cost of $10 million.
There are now 42 separate Federal departments, agencies and bureaus involved
in education programs. Urban programs are found in six Federal departments and the
Housing and Home Finance Agency. In the field of natural resources, four Federal
departments and numerous independent offices and commissions are involved.
There are at least 252 welfare programs today. These include 52 separate Fed-
eral economic aid programs, 57 job-training programs, and 50 Federal programs to im-
prove health. The handicapped have 39 separate programs available to them, and the
needy are offered legal aid in 12 different programs.
Such statistics make one wonder how many of these programs overlap. Is there
coordination within each field? Are worthy projects being neglected at the expense
of less important programs? Are these programs being coordinated with State and
local agencies, not to mention private organizations? The rush to enact many of
these programs into law has resulted in utter confusion. The Administration, for
example, 18 unable to give any estimate of the number of new employees it will take
to implement the programs enacted in 1965.
The Executive Branch of the Federal Government has become the dark continent
of American politics. There is a need for an exploration of its organization and
workings, looking toward thorough reorganization.