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PALACIOS BEACON, PALACIOS, TEXAS
Thursday, June 17, 1954
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By LYNDON B. JOHNSON
Congress is headed into one of
the greatest legislative log jams in
its history,
The Administration’s leaders —
Senator Knowland in the Senate
and Speaker Martin in the House
-—are still shooting for a July 31
adjournment. But many old-timers
think this target too* ambitious.
They set August 15 as the mini-
mum.
Every session of Congress ends
in a last-minute rush with bills
shooting through the legislative
machinery at a mile-a-minute clip.
But it is rare to have almost all
of the important business still
pending in mid-June.
Only a little more than six weeks
remain if we are to meet the July
■ 31 deadline. And there is one factor
which could throw all of our' pres-
ent calculations out of kilter. It is
the situation in Southeast Asia.
Military leaders of several na-
tions have been conferring in
Washington. The situation is very
dangerous. We do not know what
is going to come out of the Geneva
Conference. The Administration has
not made any recommendations to
Congress and the President says
he is not going to act without Con-
gressional approval.
A Presidential request would
precipitate a Congressional debate
that would take many days, even
weeks.
Here is the legislation we now
know remains to be tackled:
Appropriations — More than 38
billion dollars—including 29 billion
dollars for the Armed Services
alone—still to be considered by the
Senate.
Agriculture—Neither the House
nor the Senate yet has a bill ready
for consideration. But ’f no action
is taken, flexible price supports
will go into effect automatically.
The American people are entitled
to a clear vote—for or against—on
this issue. Congress cannot—and
should not—adjourn without ex-
pressing its will—without standing
up to be counted.
Foreign Aid—Both the House
and the Senate have yet to tackle
the issue of Foreign Aid. The ad-
ministration' is asking for about
slow up. . :
3F
let them'rHii
GROW UP!
Children often forget to watch
out (or care when they're playing
. . . it’* up to YOU to keep an
eye open for them, especially
near schools and playgrounds.
Drive slowly enough to stop in
time . . . remember, it all car
•owner* are equally careful,
among the children saved may
Jbe your own)
INSURANCE
NOTARY P U H I. 1 C
REAL ESTAT E
326 MAIN ST. DIAL 2»h'
$3,500,000,000. Congress will insist
on a close scrutiny of every cent.
Both an authorization and an ap-
propriation are requested. Each re-
quest will take time.
Housing—The House and the
Senate have both approved bills—
with the Senate bill much closer
to President Eisenhower’s recom-
mendations. There are 159 dif-
ferences between the two bills
which must be adjusted in a
Senate-House conference commit-
tee. This will take time!
Reciprocal trade — The Randall
Commission called for a program
of extensive tariff reductions. The
President revealed that he would
settle for a one-year extension of
the Reciprocal Trade Agreemencts
Act. Action is still pending before
both the House and the Senate.
Social Security — A bill to
broaden and extend Social Security
is pending before the Senate. It is
difficult to see how this measure
can be reached until sometime in
July. After Senate action, it will
have to go back to the House for
adjustment of differences that are
almost inevitable. It is rare for
both Houses of Congress to pass
such an important bill in identical
terms.
Tax Revision—An 875-page bill
—approved by the House—is pend-
ing before the Senate. It is one of
the most sweeping revisions of tax
laws in our history—and one of
the most controversial. Every line
requires the most careful and de-
liberate study.
• • •
WHAT ARE THE PROSPECTS?
Action seems assured on all the
issues listed above. But action can-
not be taken in a few days. Con-
gress faces several weeks of gruel-
ling sessions—weeks in which every
member must stay in Washington
and keep his nose to the grind-
stone.
These bills are far too important
to he handled with a lick and a
promise. Their impact upon the
everyday lives of our people is
far too great. A careful, painstak-
ing job is necessary. In no other
way can the public interest be pro-
tected.
» * *
WHY THE LOG JAM?
Last year was a “year of
studies.” But when the results of
the studies started to trickle in
last January, they, in turn, had to
be studied by the Congressional
committees.
The obligation of Congress goes
far beyond mere acceptance of the
recommendations of so-called ex-
perts. Experts are necessary and
it would be a mistake to consider
important matters without their
testimony. But the final responsi-
bility rests upon the elected repre-
sentatives of the people.
The study of the expert recom-
mendations took time. It was time
well spent. Now we are heading
into the action stage.
m 9 %,
A CASE IN POINT
One obvious case which points
up the need for Congressional study
of expert recommendations was
the Social Security bill. At one
time, the measure blanketed doctors
within its provisions.
It became obvious that the doc-
tors do not want to be covered.
Therefore, they will not be forced
into the Social Security System
against their will.
THE GIANT—AND THE PYGMIES!
THIS WEEK
IN PALACIOS HISTORY
FROM OUR EARLY FILES
10 YEARS AGO
Richard Hood, grandson of Dr.
T. H. Hood, graduated from the
Illinois Institute of Technology.
James E. Taylor, son of Claude
Taylor, drowned Sunday at Port
O’Connor.
Mrs. C. L. de St. Aubin was
honored with a surprise dinner
Tuesday in honor her birthdaj.
The Chamber of Commerce
adopted new Constitution and By-
laws.
15 YEARS AGO
Six hundred 4-H jjoys from three
districts enjoyed a three day en-
campment at Camp Hulen.
Mrs. Jud Collier, president of the
Fourth District, Texas Federation
of Women’s Clubs, was guest
speaker at the June meeting of the
Matagorda County Federation of
Women’s Clubs held in Collegeport.
The Palacios Softball League
played the opening game of the
season under lights at the high
•fcool on June 13. The Carancahua
and Oawford team were the first
contestants with the Boy Scouts
playing the Rotary in the second
game.
Mrs. K. J. Tandy, a former resi-
dent of Palacios died in Plainview,
Texas.
Mrs. Leola Cox Sides, a former
Home Demonstrator of this coun-
ty, was on her way to London to at-
tend tb» Associated Country Wo-
men of the World Conference. She
was one of the 255 American wo-
men to attend.
George Edwards, son of Mr. and
Mrs. George Edwards, Sr., received
his B. S. degree from North Texas
Teachers College at Denton, ma-
joring in business administration.
20 YEARS AGO
Charles Bradford Farwell was
one of the four hundred boys to
garduate from the U. S. Naval
Academy.
Miss Maxine Robinson, daugh-
ter of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Robin-
son, and Joe Michovich were mar-
ried in Angleton.
J. B. Feather, J. G. Walker and
Guy Barnett attended the State
Convention of Volunteer Firemen
held at Mineral Wells.
25 YEARS AGO
Mark Lowry, a member of the
school faculty, was working in the
First State Bank during the sum-
mer vacation.
A reunion of the W. L. Ellis
famliy was held at the home of Mr.
"The exact age of the human
race is unknown—but it’s certainly
old enough to know better!”—Carl
M. Stanley.
The Rhode Island Red hen has
been chosen official bird of its
state—first domesticated fowl so
honored. All states but New York
and North Carolina now have of-
ficial birds. Most popular, cardinal,
meadow lark, mocking bird.
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30 YEARS AGO
Alvin Melton, 8 year old son of
Mrs. James Bates, died at their
home in this city.
The fifth annual session of the
Matagorda County Teachers’ Nor-
mal opened with H. H. Morris of
the Oak Cliff High School, Dallas,
as conductor. He was assisted by
Miss Turner, also of Oak Cliff and
Misses Ima and Linnie Wolf and
W. A. Smith of Palacios.
Marilyn Johnson Is
Upperclass Advisor
At Texas University
Marilyn Johnson, daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. Winfred Johnson,
will be an upperclass advisor at
the University of Texas next Sep-
tember.
An estimated 850 freshman girls
will enter the state university next
fall. The student-life staff has
readied exhaustive plans for help-
ing all newcomers adjust to college
life.
For girls living in six residence
halls, personal guidance will be
supplied through the upperclass
advisory system, inaugurated more
than 2b years ago.
35 YEARS AGO
Camp Palomar opened in the
encampment grounds with a good
attendance. J. C. McElhannon, of
San Marros was in charge.
George Hillyer received his B. S.
degree in Civil Engineering at the
State University at Austin.
Dr. A. E. Johns, as city health
officer, was making an effort to
put the city in an sanitary condi-
tion, and the Civic League was
sponsoring a city-wide dean-up.
40 YEARS AGO
Paul Elder, son of Mrs. M. A,
Elder met death suddenly in the
bay near the B.Y.P.U. grounds.
The 1914 graduating class of the
Palacios Baptist Academy had
seven members.
A charter was granted the Pala-
cios Fisheries Co., J. J. Burke was
president and Mr. Arlla, secretary
and treasurer.
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