March 15, 1962 (2)

The Senate resumed the consideration of the motion of the Senator from Montana CMr. MANSFIELD] to proceed to the consideration of the joint resolution (S.J. Res. 29) providing for the establishing of the former dwelling house of Alexander Hamilton as a national monument.

Mr. HOLLAND. Mr. President, I have had some inquiries as to what is the text of the amendment which I shall propose in the event the Senate should vote to take up the joint resolution which is the subject of the pending motion.

I would propose to strike out everything after the enacting clause and put in the place thereof present Senate Joint Resolution 58, which has been introduced by 67 cosponsors.

I ask, however, rather than leave the matter upon that general basis, to send forward for printing, so it may be available on the table, the proposed amendments, which I shall, if given an opportunity at the appropriate time, ask to have substituted for the body of the joint resolution which is now pending.

The VICE PRESIDENT. The amendments will be received and printed, and will lie on the table.

Mr. JAVITS subsequently said: Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent to have printed at the appropriate point in the RECORD the amendment by way of a statute with respect to the poll tax, to be offered by me and Senators DOUGLAS, KEATING, BUSH, HART, NEUBERGER, CASE of New Jersey, PASTORE, SCOTT, ALLOTT, MORSE, PROXMIRE, BEALL, WILLIAMS Of New Jersey, and KUCHEL. I think the proper place in the RECORD would be following the constitutional amendment proposed by the Senator from Florida [Mr. HOLLAND].

The VICE PRESIDENT. Is there objection to the request of the Senator from New York? The Chair hears none, and it is so ordered.

The amendment, in the nature of a substitute, was ordered to be printed in the RECORD, as follows:

Strike out all after the resolving clause and insert in lieu thereof the following:

"That the Congress finds that the requirement that a poll tax or other tax be paid, or that any property qualification be met, as a prerequisite for voting or registering to vote at primaries or other elections for President, Vice President, electors for President or Vice President, or for Senator or Member of the House of Representatives, is not and shall not be deemed a qualification of voters or electors voting or registering to vote at primaries or other elections for said officers, within the meaning o- the Constitution, but is and shall be deemed an interference with the manner of holding primaries and elections for said national officers, an abridgment of the rights and privileges of' citizens of the United States, a tax on such rights and privileges, an obstruction of the operations of the Feder&.! Government, and an impairment of the republican form of government.

"SEC. 2. It shall be unlawful for any State, municipality, or other governmental authority or any subdivision thereof, or for any person, whether or not acting on behalf of any State, municipality, other governmental authority or subdivision thereof, to levy, collect, or require the payment of any poll tax or other tax or to impose a property qualification as a prerequisite for registering to vote or voting in any primary or other election for President, Vice President, elector for President or Vice President, or Senator or Member of the House of Representatives, or otherwise to interfere with or prevent any person from registering to vote or voting in any such election by reason of such person's fai:ure or refusal to pay or assume the obligation of paying any poll tax or other such tax or meeting any property qualification. Any such levy, collection or requirement, and any such tax or property qualification, shall be invalid and void insofar as it purports to disqualify any person otherwise qualified from voting at such primary or other election."

Amend the title so as to read: "Joint resolution to protect the right to vote in national elections by making unlawful the requirement that a poll tax be paid as a prerequisite to voting in such elections, and for other purposes."

Mr. JAVITS. Mr. President, I wish to invite the attention of the Senate to the fact that the Attorney General of the United States, testifying this morning in the other body, made it clear that he sees no reason why this action cannot be taken by statute. Mr. President, of course I s hall go into this in greater detail as we move along in the debate.

EXPANDING FOREST PRODUCTS

LABORATORY AT MADISON, WIS.

Mr. WILEY. Mr. President, expansion of research in forestry, as in other fields, provides the key to progress.

For this reason, I am supporting efforts to provide adequate funds, not only for carrying forward the Forest Products Laboratory at Madison, Wis., but also for expanding its facilities. Improving the cutlook for the wood products industry, through research will, I believe, be tremendously significant to our citizens, individually, as well as to businesses and industries and the economy generally depending on such products.

According to expert computations, there is about a $70 return for each dollar invested in forest products research.

Although the Laboratory is a Federal institution, its operations demonstrate wonderfully how progress can be made by cooperating with, as well as creating benefits for, private industry in research.

Believing the proposal for expanding of the Laboratory deserves the consideration and approval not only of the Appropriations Committee, but of Congress, I ask unanimous consent to have the following items printed at this point in the RECORD:

First. A copy of my letter to Chairman HAYDEN of the Appropriations Committee, urging adequate funds for carrying forward and expanding the operations of the Laboratory.

Second. A series of representative letters from private industries reflecting the way in which the Laboratory is serving the overall interests of the Nation. There being no objection, the communications were ordered to be printed in the RECORD. as follows:

MARCH 14, 1962.

Hon. CARL HAYDEN, Cha i rman, Appropriat i ons Subcommittee on Department of Interior and Related Agencies, U.S. Senate, Washington, D.C.

DEAR Ma. CHAmMAN: I am writing to respectfully urge approval of:

1. The recommended $3,300,000 appropriation for operation of the Forest Products Laboratory at Madison, Wis., for fiscal year 1963; and

2. The recommendations for a first-year appropriation, amounting to $4 million-the first stage of a 3-year $10 million program for necessary expansion of its facilities.

As you are aware, the forest products industry is tremendously significant to the whole U.S. economy. In 1960, for example-­ the latest year for which complete figures are available-the industry:

1. Provided jobs for about 1,136,000 people (a level of employment exceeded only by the machinery, food, transportation, equipment, and apparel industries) ; and

2. The manufacture of wood and paper products contribute about $10 billion to the Nation's income.

In Wisconsin-as in many other States-­ the forest products industry also ranked high in our economy, including (a) the creation of over 54,000 jobs; and (b) the output of products totaled around $1 billion.

I recognize, of course, that the requested appropriations for forest research represent a. lot of money. According to expert computations, however, there is about a $70 return for each dollar invested in forest products research.

Consequently, this represents--in my judgment--a good investment.

For these reasons, then, I am respectfully urging approval of funds to carry forwardand to necessarily expand-the work of the Forest Products Laboratory at Madison, Wis. If accompilshed-as I believe it should be-it will be of tremendous significance to: Our forest and forest products industries; The thosuands of people employed;

The business and services dependent upon the buying power of workers in the industry; The vast number of people, including America's homeowners, as well as many other industries who benefit from the work of the Laboratory.

I am taking the liberty of forwarding copies of letters from private industry endorsing the need for expansion of the Forest Products Laboratory. Based upon past experience, these messages reflect the significance of expanded forest research to private enterprises and the needs of the American people.

I respectfully request, therefore, that these be included in the record of the hearings. With appreciation for the consideration which I know you will give this matter, and with kindest regards, I remain

Sincerely yours,

ALEXANDER Wn..EY.

MOSINEE PAPER MILLS Co.,

Mosinee, Wis., February 28, 1962.

Senator ALEXANDER WILEY' Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C.

HONORABLE SIR: Included in the U.S. Forest Service budget now being submitted, there is a request which I feel is of great importance to our country and which should be given high priority. This is the assignment of moneys (I think about $4,500,000) for the enlargement and improvement of the facilities at the Forest Products Laboratory at Madison, Wis.

The directors and staff of this Laboratory, ever since it was established, have made basic contribution to the paper and pulp industry and to all wood-using industries, and have been most valuable and important in the growth and service to our Nation. The scientific research and developments have definitely increased the ' usability and value of our forests.

New cooking processes were developed at the Laboratory which now makes it possible to make good pulps out of specie fibers that were formerly of little value. The usable yield per acre of our national timber resource has been increased by studies and results obtained at the Laboratory. Basic HAYDEN contributions through the work of this institution are continuing but are retarded and handicapped by limited facilities.

The support you have always given to the work of the Forest Products Laboratory is recognized and appreciated. A continuation of this support, I am sure, will come from you, Senator Wn..EY, by using your great influence to obtain the amount needed by the Laboratory from the Forest Service budget now up for consideration and adoption.

Respectfully and sincerely,

N. s. STONE,

Retired President.

CONSOLIDATED WATER POWER & PAPER CO.,

Wisconsin Rapids, Wis., March 6, 1962. Senator ALEXANDER WILEY' U.S. Senate, Washington, D.C.

DEAR SENATOR WILEY: We have been advised that the Forest Products Laboratory in Madison, Wis., has a request in Congress for a $4 million construction item. They have added 12 acres of land and this new construction item will be primarily for new pulp and paper facilities.

We think the Forest Products Laboratory has done an excellent job in the past and that this new construction item is necessary and will result in considerable benefits both to the people of the State of Wisconsin and the people in the United States as a whole.

We would appreciate anything you can do to support this request.

Your very truly,

E. A. STARKS,

Assistant Treasurer.

WISCONSIN ALUMNI ASSOCIATION,

Madison, Wis., February 28, 1962. Hon. ALEXANDER Wn..EY, U.S. Senate, Washington, D.C.

DEAR SENATOR WILEY: Wanted to apprise you of our keen interest in the activities of the Forest Products Laboratory.

For many years we in Madison have seen the outstanding contributions that this fine Government agency has rendered to our entire Nation.

You are to be complimented for your great interest in the Forest Products Laboratory and in the strong interest that you have shown in their budget.

Keep up the good work.

Sincerely,

ARLIE M . MUCKS, Jr. ALGOMA PLYWOOD & VENEER Co.,

Algoma, Wis., March 8, 1962. Hon. ALEXANDER Wn.EY, Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C.

DEAR SENATOR WILEY: The Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior and Related AgenCies will take under consideration on March 12, 1962, a proposal for a building program to modernize and make additions to the Forest Products Laboratory at Madison, Wis. Our company, as you know, operates a plant at Algoma and we have several warehouses throughout the State.

The Forest Products Laboratory in Wisconsin has rendered our company and our industry many technical services which we believe have helped to conserve the natural resources of our State and the United States. The Forest Products Laboratory has an extremely able staff and we know they are operating under a handicap due to the need for larger and more modern facilities.

We would like to strongly urge you to lend your good offices to supporting the request for a construction program for the Forest Products Laboratory. Senator CARL is the chairman of the subcommit­ ison. tee and we are confident a. word from you to CARL HAYDEN would strengthen the position which we are advocating.

Thanking you for your assistance in this m R tt e r .

Sincerely,

RAY P. FULWILER,

Pres i dent and General Manager.

HAMMERMILL PAPER CO.,

Erie, Pa., March 8, 1962.

Hon. ALEXANDER WILEY,

Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C.

DEAR SENATOR WILEY: I was very much interested in reading your speech concerning the expansion of the Forest Products Laboratory at Madison as reported in the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD of February 20, 1962. You are to be complimented on your leadership in attempting to secure funds for the new facilities which are needed to meet the demands for increased research in the utilization of the products of our forests.

The Hammermill Paper Co. has worked very closely with the Forest Products Laboratory in the past and has directly benefited from the splendid research work which has bene done at the Laboratory. Previous commitments prevent our appearing before the Senate Subcommittee for the Department of the Interior and Related Agencies, which is now considering the request for funds to start construction of the proposed facilities at Madison. Perhaps you will find this letter of use to you in your efforts to secure favorable action on this matter by the subcommittee. The Hammermill Paper Co. is one of the largest companies in the United States manufacturing fine papers-business. office, and printing papers. Paper manufacturing facilities are located in Pennsylvania, New York, Ohio, Massachusetts, Michigan, and Washington State with converting and merchandising facilities also located in a number of other States.

Hammermill, like almost all paper-manufacturing companies, depends on having an adequate supply of high-quality wood pulp . made from available pUlpwood at a competitive cost. The Forest Products Laboratory has made valuable contributions to the U.S. pulp and paper industry and we feel that the high position which our industry now occupies could not have been reached without the research and development work which has been carried out by Forest Products Laboratory in the past.

The development of the patented Hammermill neutracel process for the manufacture of high quality pulp from hardwoods, formerly considered unsuited for the purpose, was based upon excellent fundamental research work extending over many years by the Madison laboratory. It would not have been possible to perfect the method and design and install the commercial plant at Erie now making 250 tons of neutracel pulp per day as quickly, and possibly not at all, without the help of the Forest Products Laboratory.

As the result of the neutracel development Hammermill has been able to continue and expand its pulp manufacture in Erie and to create an important source of jobs and income for the farmers and small wood suppliers in the economically depressed areas of northern Pennsylvania and adjacent counties in New York. This means that over $2 million which formerly went to Canada for pulpwood purchases now is channeled into the economy of this region.

Other specific contributions could be cited as to the direct value to our industry of the research and technical contributions made by the Forest Products Laboratory but perhaps this example will suffice to illustrate the practical value of the work done at Madison. is hoped that you will be successful in your efforts to get the necessary approval so that construction of the much needed section for pulp, paper, _ and wood chemistry research can be started this year.

Very truly yours,

DoNALD T. JACKSON.

UNrr STRUCI'URES, INC.,

Peshtigo, Wis., March 8, 1962.

Senator ALEXANDER Wn.F:Y, Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C.

DEAR SENATOR Wn.EY: We urge that you support the U.S. Forest Products Laboratory request for additional research funds to make more effective use of our timber resources. The Department of the Interior and Related Agencies Subcommittee of the Committee on Appropriations is being requested to include $4 million for fiscal 1963 to provide additional wood chemistry and pulp and paper research at Madison , Wis. This ls part of a 3-year plan to assure $10 million of needed research facilities for increasing the serviceability of wood products, developing new uses for wood, and improving the usefulness and quality of all wood species. This research is essential to the proper use of wood as a structural material as well as provide the processes and techniques to improve the productive potential of our forests for the paper and cellulose industries.

The personnel of this Laboratory have pioneered in the development of plywood, laminating, protection from fungi, insects, and fire, wood structural design criteria, and wood chemistry to change low-grade species into profitable products. Your support of their request for funds will be of tremendous importance to the State of Wisconsin and to the Nation in :finding new uses for the products of its forests.

Yours very truly,

MAX J. HANISCH, Jr.,

President.