THURSDAY, JANUARY 25, 1968 MESSAGE REFERRED During legislative session, the President pro tempore laid before the Senate, as in executive session, the following message from the President of the United States, transmitting nominations, which was referred as indicated: To the Senate of the United States: I nominate THE WHITE HOUSE, January 25, 1968. The following-named persons to be members of the U.S. Advisory Commission on Information for terms of 3 years expiring January 27, 1971, and until their successors are appointed and qualified: Palmer Hoyt, of Colorado. (Reappointment.) Morris S. Novik, of New York. (Reappointment.) To the Committee on Foreign Relations. TREATY REFERRED LYNDON B. JOHNSON. During legislative session, as in executive session, on motion by Mr. Byrd of West Virginia, and by unanimous consent, The injunction of secrecy was removed from the International Grains Arrangement of 1967 (Ex. A, 90th Cong., second sess.) and the letter of transmittal was read as follows: To the Senate of the United States: THE WHITE HOUSE, January 25, 1968. Today I submit to the Senate for its advice and consent the International Grains Arrangement of 1967. This Arrangement is another step forward in our overall effort to strengthen and stabilize our farm economy, to improve our balance of payments, and to share our abundance with those in need. The Arrangement is an outgrowth of the Kennedy Round of trade negotiations. It was agreed to last August at the International Wheat Conference in Rome. It has already been signed by most of the countries that are major exporters and importers of grain. The Arrangement is in two parts: -the Wheat Trade Convention, which will provide new insurance against falling prices in the wheat export trade, -and the Food Aid Convention, which will bring wheat exporting and wheat importing nations into partnership in the War on Hunger. THE WHEAT TRADE CONVENTION The Wheat Trade Convention will help to stabilize prices in world commercial trade. It sets minimum and maximum prices for wheat moving in international trade at levels substantially higher than those specified in the International Wheat Agreement of 1962. This will give our farmers additional protection against price cutting in world markets. At the same time, the Arrangement includes provisions to insure that our wheat will be priced competitively in world markets; and that no exporting member country is placed at a disadvantage because of changes in market conditions. Importing countries also receive protection and benefits under the Convention. In periods of shortage importing member countries will be able to purchase their normal commercial requirements at the established maximum price. After this requirement has been met, exporting member countries will be free to sell above the maximum price. America's wheat farmers have supported the pricing provisions of previous wheat agreements. I am confident they will welcome the stronger price assurances of this Arrangement. THE FOOD AID CONVENTION The Food Aid Convention marks an important new international initiative in the assault on hunger throughout the world. The countries participating in this Convention-both exporting and importing nations-undertake to establish a regular program of food aid over the next three years. The program calls for 4.5 million tons of grain to be supplied each year; 4.2 million tons are already subscribed. —The U.S. will supply 1.9 million tons in grains-under the authority of the Food for Freedom program. -Other countries will supply 2.6 million tons-either in the form of grain or its cash equivalent. This new program is a major joint effort to supply wheat and other food grains to needy nations on a continuing basis. It will help the developing nations of the world meet their food deficits while they work to expand their own food production. As these countries prosper and grow, many will become cash customers for agricultural products. I enclose, for the information of the Senate, the report of the Secretary of State on the International Grains Arrangement. I urge the Senate to give it early consideration. LYNDON B. JOHNSON. The treaty was read the first time and, with the accompanying papers, referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations and ordered to be printed. REPORT OF A COMMITTEE As in executive session, The following favorable report of a nomination was submitted: By Mr. Clark, from the Committee on Labor and Public Welfare: Elizabeth Jane Kuck, of Illinois, to be a member of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. FRIDAY, JANUARY 26, 1968 MESSAGES REFERRED During legislative session, the President pro tempore laid before the Senate, as in executive session, the following messages from the President of the United States, transmitting nominations, which were referred as indicated: THE WHITE HOUSE, January 26, 1968. To the Senate of the United States: I nominate The following-named officers for appointment in the Regular Army of the United States, to the grade indicated, under the provisions of title 10, United States Code, sections 3284 and 3307: To be major general Maj. Gen. John Jarvis Tolson III, 020826, Army of the United States (brigadier general, U.S. Army). Maj. Gen. Richard Giles Stilwell, 021065, Army of the United States (brigadier general, U.S. Army). Lt. Gen. Claire Elwood Hutchin, Jr., 021092, Army ofthe United States (brigadier general, U.S. Army). Maj. Gen. Fillmore Kennady Mearns, 021106, Army of the United States (brigadier general, U.S. Army). Maj. Gen. William Braden Latta, 021119, Army of the United States (brigadier general, U.S. Army). Lt. Gen. Ferdinand Joseph Chesarek, 021177, Army of the United States (brigadier general, U.S. Army). Lt. Gen. Arthur Sylvester Collins, Jr., 021260, Army of the United States (brigadier general, U.S. Army). Maj. Gen. Charles Joseph Denholm, 021293, Army of the United States (brigadier general, U.S. Army). Lt. Gen. Robert Howard York, 021341, Army of the United States (brigadier general, U.S. Army). Maj. Gen. Carroll Hilton Dunn, 021427, Army of the United States (brigadier general, U.S. Army). Lt. Gen. Andrew Jackson Goodpaster, O21739, Army of the United States (brigadier general, U.S. Army). Maj. Gen. Julian Johnson Ewell, 021791, Army of the United States (brigadier general, U.S. Army). Maj. Gen. Frederic William Boye, Jr., 021891, Army of the United States (brigadier general, U.S. Army). Maj. Gen. Walter Thomas Kerwin, Jr., 021963, Army of the United States (brigadier general, U.S. Army). Maj. Gen. Welborn Griffin Dolvin, 021980, Army of the United States (brigadier general, U.S. Army). Lt. Gen. Harry William Osborn Kinnard, 021990, Army of the United States (brigadier general, U.S. Army). Lt. Gen. Frank Thomas Mildren, O21992, Army of the United States (brigadier general, U.S. Army). Maj. Gen. Michael Shannon Davison, O22051, Army of the United States (brigadier general, U.S. Army). Maj. Gen. William Joseph McCaffrey, 022065, Army of the United States (brigadier general, U.S. Army). Lt. Gen. Stanley Robert Larsen, O22094, Army of the United States (brigadier general, U.S. Army). Maj. Gen. Charles Allen Corcoran, O31721, Army of the United States (brigadier general, U.S. Army). Maj. Gen. Charles William Eifler, 032614, Army of the United States (brigadier general, U.S. Army). Maj. Gen. George Gray O'Connor, 021088, Army of the United States (brigadier general, U.S. Army). Maj. Gen. Joseph Miller Heiser, Jr., 043773, Army of the United States (brigadier general, U.S. Army). To the Committee on Armed Services. LYNDON B. JOHNSON. THE WHITE HOUSE, January 26, 1968. To the Senate of the United States: I nominate The following persons for appointment in the Regular Air Force, in the grades indicated, under the provisions of section 8284, title 10, United States Code, with a view to designation under the provisions of section 8067, title 10, United States Code, to perform the duties indicated, and with dates of rank to be determined by the Secretary of the Air Force: The following Air Force officers for appointment in the Regular Air Force, in the grades indicated, under the provisions of section 8284, title 10, United States Code, with dates of rank to be determined by the Secretary of the Air Force: McDowell, Joseph C., FV3054600. To be captain To be first lieutenants Abata, Ralph R., FV3159715. Backman, Beau B., FV3162771. Bakke, Karlton I., FV3151219. Balent, Harold L., FV3158475. Bargmeyer, Robert W., FV3158658. Barlow, Frederick J., FV3150569. Barnwell, James F., III, FV3157303. Battista, William G., FV3150066. Belcore, Gaftano L., FV3133448. Bell, Harvey B., FV3158127. Bell, Jackie D., FV3150663. Brooks, George B., Jr., FV3133825. Brooks, Harry W., FV3162175. Brooks, Thomas R., FV3163083. Broom, Thomas F., FV3160726. Broomall, Lawrence W., Jr., FV3151884. Brothers, Alfred S., Jr., FV3159552. Brown, Dwight C., Jr., FV3162895. Brown, Melvin C., Jr., FV3163363. Brown, Norman L., FV3163008. Brunello, Lawrence F., FV3163199. Buczak, Stanley J., FV3162854. Bunch, John H., Jr., FV3150098. Carlson, Peter A., FV3159739. Carlson, Robert J., FV3150388. Carlson, Robert W., Jr., FV3150236. Carr, Philip T., FV3159777. Carroll, Michael L., FV3156775. Clark, John D., FV3163048. Clemons, William T., III, FV3151226. Coberly, Lanny R., FV3150573. Cody, George E., Jr., FV3161801. Comish, Joseph W., FV3162840. Compton, David F., Jr., FV3161611. Comrie, Andrew B., FV3159720. Cooper, Rolfe T., FV3134019. Cotton, John W., FV3158604. Coughlan, Peter V., FV3160713. Cougill, Roscoe M., FV3151693. Coulter, Garry H., FV3160932. |