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Those who stood at Hue and Khe Sanh were the spiritual descendants of the heroes of Chosin, Bastogne, Gettysburg, and Lexington. The patriotic line continues unbroken. America called, and the answer came back yes. Now those soldiers and sailors and airmen who have kept freedom's faith look to America—not for thanks, but to know if we have marked their deeds and if, in the way we live our freedom, we are determined to be worthy of those deeds. Only by working to make war obsolete in the future can we truly redeem the sacrifices of patriots who fell in the wars of the past. The tensions which still exist among nations will yield to negotiation if we are steadfast in our purpose and patient in our endeavor. New relationships are already taking shape, pointing to the creation of a more stable and open world, a world in which hatred and discrimination are replaced by brotherhood and understanding—above all, a world free forever of fear and want and war. This is the dream for which generations of American fighting men have made the ultimate sacrifice, from the bridge at Concord <to the jungles of Vietnam. It can be achieved. Their sacrifices have moved us ever closer to it. The Congress, by a joint resolution approved May 11, 1950, has requested the President to issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the United States to observe each Memorial Day as a day of prayer for permanent peace. NOW, THEREFORE, I, RICHARD NIXON, President of the United States of America, do hereby designate Memorial Day, Monday, May 28, 1973, as a day of prayer for permanent peace, and I designate the hour beginning in each locality at 11 o'clock in the morning of that day as a time to unite in prayer. I urge the press, radio, television, and all other information media to cooperate in this observance. As a special mark of respect for those Americans who have given their lives in the war in Vietnam, I direct that the flag of the United States be flown at half-staff all day on Memorial Day on all buildings, grounds, and naval vessels of the Federal Government throughout the United States and all areas under its jurisdiction and control. I also request the Governors of the United States and of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico and the appropriate officials of all local units of government to direct that the flag be flown at half-staff on all public buildings during that entire day, and request the people of the United States to display the flag at half-staff from their homes for the same

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-fifth day of May, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred seventy-three, and of the Independence of the United States of America the one hundred ninety-seventh.

PROCLAMATION 4219

World Environment Day June 4, 1973

gy ff^g President of the United States of America

A Proclamation As the astronauts of Skylab I orbit the earth in America's first manned space station, we are mindful once again of the essential unity of mankind—bound together by the finite resources of one small planet. One of the chief concerns of this and subsequent space missions will be the resources of the earth and the quality of its environment. As before, our findings will form the basis for positive contributions to our fellow man. But we do not have to rely upon the results of space research to improve the earth's environment. All men and women have a personal role to play in this vital endeavor. The United Nations Conference on the Human Environment held last June, with the participation of one hundred and thirteen nations, was a reflection of the increased understanding of all mankind that environmental quality is everybody's business—superseding any temporary differences which may hamper relations between nations. In response to a resolution of the Conference on the Human Environment, the United Nations General Assembly last December endorsed a recommendation reading, in part, as follows: "The General Assembly... designates 5 June as World Environment Day and urges Governments and the organizations in the United Nations System to undertake on that day every year world-wide activities reaffirming their concern for the preservation and enhancement of the environment, with a view to deepening environmental awareness and to pursuing the determination expressed at the Conference." NOW, THEREFORE, I, RICHARD NIXON, President of the United States of America, do, in support of the action of the United Nations General Assembly, call on the people of the United States and United States Government agencies to observe June 5 as World Environ-

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ment Day with appropriate ceremonies and activities emphasizing the concern of Americans for a better environment in which to live. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this fourth day of June in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred seventy-three, and of the Independence of the United States of America the one hundred ninety-seventh.

CSsX^/iyC PROCLAMATION 4220

Flag Day and National Flag Week, 1973 By the President of the United States of America

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A Proclamation

The outcome of the American Revolution was far from settled on June 14, 1777, when the Congress resolved that the flag of the United States should have 13 stripes, alternating red and white, and 13 white stars in a field of blue "representing the new constellation." The creation of this fresh banner in a New World where European powers long had contended for domination signified the new unity of the American people and their determination to win their independence. Although the constellation of stars has expanded from 13 to 50 since the 18th century, the flag we revere today has changed very little in the intervening 196 years. It continues to represent our common devotion to the principles of freedom and equality which have sustained Americans ever since those uncertain days when independence was yet to be won. To commemorate the adoption of the Stars and Stripes as our country's flag, the Congress, by a joint resolution of August 3, 1949 (63 Stat. 492), designated June 14 of each year as Flag Day and requested the President to issue annually a proclamation calling for its observance. The Congress has also requested the President, by a joint resolution of June 9, 1966 (80 Stat. 194), to issue annually a proclamation designating the week in which June 14 occurs as National Flag Week and calling upon all the citizens of the United States to fly the flag of the United States on the days of that week.

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NOW, THEREFORE, I, RICHARD NIXON, President of the United States of America, do hereby designate the week beginning June 10, 1973, as National Flag Week, and I direct the appropriate Government officials to display the flag on all Government buildings during that week. I urge all Americans to observe Flag Day, June 14, and National Flag Week by flying the Stars and Stripes from their homes and other suitable places. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this eighth day of June, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred seventy-three, and of the Independence of the United States of America the one hundred ninety-seventh.

PROCLAMATION 4221

American Education Week, 1973 June 11, 973

j^y (fig President of the United States of America

A Proclamation More than physical resources or industrial capacity, this Nation's greatest asset is its people. Americans are both a heterogeneous and a homogeneous people, diverse in our multicultural heritage, in our varied talents, in our personal goals. Yet we are also a homogeneous people in our dedication to certain national objectives, among them the goal of broadening and enriching the American experience for our children and their children. One constant theme in our national story from its very beginnings has been our faith in education and our commitment to its advancement. Educational institutions can be strong and effective only if they receive broad public support and continuing public attention. That is why it is so appropriate that the theme for American Education Week this year is "Get Involved." ^

There are many ways for individual Americans to "get involved" in education. For those who hold leadership positions in their communities, getting involved can mean strong support for needed innovation. For those whose profession is education, getting involved can mean subjecting proposed reforms to the most rigorous test of all: Will they benefit students?

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But "getting involved" is appropriate advice for other Americans too. For the businessman who understands the give-and-take of the marketplace, for the oceanographer who understands the mystic cycles of the sea, for the writer who understands the beauty and power of words, getting involved can mean sharing knowledge and enthusiasm with young people struggling to make their own career decisions. Getting involved can mean taking the time to help a handicapped child learn to read. It can mean raising the aspirations of a disadvantaged child by listening to his hopes and dreams—and by caring about them. It can mean working with gifted young people to help them channel their creativity into productive outlets. Above all, getting involved means giving support to the dedicated men and women who are entrusted with the education of our children. They are trained professionals who welcome constructive change. They deserve our confidence. Education should be everyone's concern, for the knowledge and values imparted to our youth today will determine our future as a people. NOW, THEREFORE, I, RICHARD NIXON, President of the United States of America, do hereby designate the week of October 2 1 27, 1973, as American Education Week. I urge all Americans to join with me during this period in a reaffirmation of faith in our educational system and a new dedication to helping that system meet the challenges that now confront it. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this eleventh day of June, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred seventy-three, and of the Independence of the United States of America the one hundred ninety-seventh.

(^£u^^ PROCLAMATION 4222

Honor America, 1973 By, the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation This year, for the first time in a dozen years, America will be at peace on Independence Day. For the first time in a generation, none of our young men will be drafted into the armed services.

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Clearly there is much for which we should be thankful. Equally so, we have much upon which to reflect: not only the challenges that still lie ahead but also the qualities of mind and soul that have brought us through the trials of the past and have kept us a great people. National holidays have traditionally provided us with opportunities for such reflection and celebration. Flag Day, celebrated June 14th, is one such day; Independence Day is another. Between the two is a 21-day interval. This year—a year when all of us pray that we may be entering a new era of peace and goodwill among men—it seems particularly fitting that we mark this 21-day period in a very special way. NOW, THEREFORE, I, RICHARD NIXON, President of the United States of America, do hereby designate the period beginning June 14, 1973 and extending through July 4, 1973 as a 21-day salute to our country. " H O N O R AMERICA" shall be the theme for this salute. I call on all Americans to join during this period in appropriate public observances and personal activities which will express their love for this country, their respect for its past and their dedication to its future. This should not be a time in which we ignore our country's problems. But it should be a time in which we gain renewed appreciation for those physical and spiritual resources which can enable us to meet those problems—and to make our great Nation greater still. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this fourteenth day of June, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred seventy-three and of the Independence of the United States of America the one hundred ninety-seventh.

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Commemorating the Opening of the Upper Mississippi River June 14, 1973

Bj the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation Three hundred years ago two French explorers led a small band of men in search of a river the Indians called the Mississippi. It was their

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hope that the river would lead to the Pacific Ocean and give access to the riches of the Orient. Father Jacques Marquette and Louis JoUiet never reached the Pacific, but their mission was an immense success, for the river they found has brought America wealth beyond measure. The waters of the Mississippi are the most wide-ranging navigation system in the land; they provide recreational opportunities for millions of Americans; they have been the source of all history and culture that enriches the lives of us all; they nurture our farms and our cities; and they bind our people and the shores of our land from sea to sea. To commemorate the opening of the upper Mississippi River by Marquette and JoUiet, the Congress, by House Joint Resolution 533, has asked that June 17, 1973 be designated as a day of commemoration of this event.

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NOW, THEREFORE, I, RICHARD NIXON, President of the United States of America, do hereby designate June 17, 1973, as a day of commemoration of the opening of the upper Mississippi River by Jacques Marquette and Louis Jolliet in 1673, and I call upon the people of the United States to join together in acknowledging and appreciating one of our Nation's greatest natural resources and one of the most significant wellsprings of our cultural heritage. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this fourteenth day of June, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred seventy-three, and of the Independence of the United States of America the one hundred ninety-seventh. C>T^»^C<u«.»/y ^^fc*^^««v-x——

PROCLAMATION 4224

Father's Day, 1973 By the President of the United States of America

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influences forming the character of our young people is the example a father sets for his sons and daughters. The very identity through which we know ourselves is rooted in surnames proudly inherited from our fathers and their fathers before them. All of these things are part of what fatherhood means, yet the whole is also more than the sum of its parts. At its heart is the timeless impulse, commonplace yet wonderfully noble, that moves man to partnership with woman and both to the raising of children, children for whom they strive to build a home and a world a little better than what they themselves have known before. It is the American father's glory that he works to make each day of the year his family's; it is our proper tribute to him, that we should join to make this one day his. On this Father's Day we again have the opportunity to pay a justly deserved.tribute to the counselors, providers, arbiters, and leaders who are our fathers.

86 Stat. 124. 36 USC 142a.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, RICHARD NIXON, President of the United States of America, in accordance with a joint resolution of the Congress approved April 24, 1972, do hereby request that June 17, 1973, be observed as Father's Day. I invite the governments of the States and communities to observe Father's Day with appropriate ceremonies, and I urge all our people to offer public and private expressions on that day of the abiding love and gratitude which they bear for the fathers of America. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this fifteenth day of June, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred seventy-three, and of the Independence of the United States of America, the one hundred ninety-seventh. K^M^k^mt^^

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National Autistic Children's Week 1973 June 15, 1973

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation One of the most cruel and difficult to understand of all childhood mental disorders is the baffling condition known as childhood autism.

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The autistic child does not develop normal speech, make full contact with the world about him, or learn in the usual way from those who seek to reach him in his seclusion of silence or gibberish. It is estimated that about four children in every 10,000 are autistic. Without special education and care, nearly all are faced with a life of confinement at home or in an institution for the mentally ill. The human costs are equally disturbing; not only do autistic children lead wasted lives but the lives of their parents are scarred by feelings of frustration as they and others seek to understand the bizarre behavior of the children and try to find help in the community. Autistic children first received medical recognition as a special group in 1943. Now, thirty years later, the underlying causes of early childhood autism are still unknown, and there is no specific treatment. Furthermore, almost all autistic children continue to be excluded from existing school systems. The outlook is not without hope, however. Many experts continue to express cautious optimism that somewhere there is a solution to this frustrating mystery—a chemical key, a treatment approach, or a pivotal research discovery that will unlock the autistic child from his forced isolation. To provide greater public recognition of the plight of these children the Congress has, by a Joint Resolution which I approved today, called upon me to proclaim the last week of June, 1973, as National Autistic Children's Week. NOW, THEREFORE, I, RICHARD NIXON, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim the week of June 24 through June 30, 1973, as National Autistic Children's Week. I invite the Governors of the States, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and officials of other areeis subject to the jurisdiction of the United States to issue similar proclamations. I urge the people of the United States and educational, philanthropic, scientific, medical, and health care organizations and professionals to provide the educational and other care services needed by autistic children and to support aggressive research efforts to discover the causes and cure of childhood autism and thus alleviate the suffering of persons struck by this tragic disorder. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this fifteenth day of June, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred seventy-three and of the Independence of the United States of America, the one hundred ninety-seventh.

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PROCLAMATION 4226

White Cane Safety Day, 1973 June 16, 1973

gy if^g President of the United States of America

A Proclamation The White Cane has become an emblem that distinguishes more than one million Americans with severe visual disabilities. It is a symbol of their determination to be self-reliant, independent, and productive members of society. For all its simplicity, the White Cane provides those individuals with the mobility they need to compete in a very complicated world designed by and for people with unimpaired vision. It helps to provide them with almost miraculous ability to walk in strange and sometimes hazardous surroundings without depending on help from others. Helen Keller—a courageous pioneer in helping her fellow blind— once observed: "* * * of all the senses, sight must be the most delightful." Each of us who is blessed with this "delightful" sense, should resolve that while we respect the independence of the visually disabled, we should also make every effort to smooth the path and ease their burden. The first step is to extend every courtesy and care to those who display this badge of courage—the White Cane.

36 USC i69d.

The Congress, as an annual reminder to Americans of the significance of the White Cane, has, by a joint resolution of October 6, 1964 (78 31;^^ 1003), authorized the President to proclaim October 15 of each year as White Cane Safety Day, NOW, THEREFORE, I, RICHARD NIXON, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim October 15, 1973, as White Cane Safety Day. ' I urge all Americans to mark this occasion by giving greater consideration for the special needs of the visually handicapped, and particularly by learning to heed the White Cane in order that our visually handicapped may use our streets and public facilities with optimum safety. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this sixteenth day of June, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred seventythree, and of the Independence of the United States of America the one hundred ninety-seventh.,,, C'^^*-^-*-*-t»<y

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Modifying Proclamation No. 3279, Relating to Imports of Petroleum and Petroleum Products, Providing for the Long-Term Control of Imports of Petroleum and Petroleum Products Through a System of License Fees and Providing for Gradual Reduction of Levels of Imports of Crude Oil, Unfinished Oils and Finished Products By the President of the United States of America

June 19, 1973

A Proclamation The Chairman of the Oil PoHcy Committee, after consultation with the committee, has advised me that Proclamation No. 3279, as amended by Proclamation No. 4210 of April 18, 1973, requires a number of technical changes which include, among others, revisions in the definitions of certain terms, the correction of inadvertent omissions, and provisions relating to the application of the oil import program to certain imports from foreign trade zones and the territories of American Samoa, Guam, and the Virgin Islands. The Chairman has advised me that none of these changes will adversely effect the national security. I agree with the foregoing recommendations and findings of the Chairman. NOW, THEREFORE, I, RICHARD NIXON, President of the United States of America, acting under and by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the United States, including

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76 Stat. 877. 19 USC 1862

section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, as amended, do hereby proclaim that, eflfective as of this date, Proclamation No. 3279, as Ante. p. 1187. amended by Proclamation No. 4210 of April 18, 1973, is hereby amended as follows: Ante, p. 1189. j Subparagraph (1) of paragraph (a) of section 2 thereof is amended to read as follows: " (1) for Districts I-IV, 1,992,000 average barrels per day per calendar year; Provided, That, in addition to the foregoing, there may be imported into District I an average of 50,000 barrels per day of No. 2 fuel oil, manufactured in the Western Hemisphere from crude oil produced in the Western Hemisphere under allocations made by the Secretary, pursuant to regulations of the Secretary, to deepwater terminal operators who do not have crude oil import allocations into Districts I - V or Puerto Rico and who, in the allocation period beginning prior to January 1, 1973, had received, from the Secretary, an allocation of imports into District I of No. 2 fuel oil; Provided Further, That the Secretary may, by regulation, provide that a holder of an allocation for the importation of No. 2 fuel oil, may import crude oil produced in the Western Hemisphere in lieu of No. 2 fuel oil, barrel for barrel, and exchange such crude oil for No. 2 fuel oil. Whenever the Chairman of the Oil Policy Committee, after consultation with the committee, finds that, because of supply, price, or other considerations, the requirement that No. 2 fuel oil be manufactured in the Western Hemisphere from crude oil produced in the Western Hemisphere is unduly restricting the availability of such oil for importation into District I and is not required for the national security, he shall so advise the Secretary who shall then suspend such requirement for such period of time as he shall deem compatible with the purposes of this proclamation." Ante, p. 1190.

2. Subparagraph (i) of paragraph (d)(1) of section 2 thereof is amended to read as follows: "(i) for Districts I-IV, 960,000 average barrels per day per calendar year; Provided, That the Secretary may, within the limits established by subparagraph (1) of paragraph (a) of this section, increase the quantity of crude oil and.unfinished oils, which may be imported from Canada so long as such increase is, in his judgment, consonant with the purposes of this proclamation." 3. Subparagraph (ii) of paragraph (d)(1) of section 2 thereof is amended to read as follows: "(ii) for District V, 280,000 average barrels per day per calendar year; Provided, That, the Secretary may, within the limits established by subparagraph (1) of paragraph (a) of this section, increase the quantity of crude oil and unfinished oils which may be imported from Canada,

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so long as such increase is, in his j u d g m e n t, consonant with the purposes of this proclamation." 4. Paragraph (a) of section 3 thereof is hereby amended to read as follows: "SEC. 3(a)(1) Effective May 1, 1973, the Secretary shall, by regulation, establish a system of fees for licenses issued under allocations of imports of crude oil, unfinished oils, and finished products, over the above levels of imports established by section 2 of this proclamation. Such regulation shall require, among other appropriate provisions, that (i) with respect to imports, other than imports from C a n a d a of motor gasoline and finished products, such fees shall b e: ,

Fee Schedule [Cents per barrel] May 1, Nov. 1, May 1, Nov. 1, May 1, Nov. 1, 1973 1973 1974 1974 1975 1975

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" (2) License fees payable for imports of motor gasoline or other finished products or unfinished oils, manufactured in American Samoa, G u a m, or the Virgin Islands or in a foreign trade zone and transported to the Customs territory of the United States by overland means or by vessel or vessels under United States registry, shall be at the rate applicable to the feedstock from which such motor gasoline or other finished product or unfinished oil was m a n u f a c t u r e d: Provided, That such rate shall apply also in cases where the holder of the license establishes to

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the satisfaction of the Secretary that he made a good faith attempt to arrange shipment by vessel under United States registry and that no such vessel was available for the purpose at the time this shipment was made. " (3) The Secretary is authorized to refund fees, whether in whole or in part, where (i) the licensee failed to use, wholly or in part, the license issued to him; (ii) refunds of license fees, whether in whole or in part, are ordered by the Oil Import Appeals Board; (iii) refund of a license fee, whether in whole or in part, is called for by reason of a person having exported finished products or petrochemicals; (iv) crude oil imported by virtue of a license for which a fee was paid has been manufactured into asphalt; (v) refund of a license fee is called for by reason of the same having been improperly charged." Ante, p. 1191.

5 Paragraph (b) of section 3 thereof is amended to read as follows: " (b) Except for allocations and licenses to which a license fee is not applicable, applications for allocations and licenses for imports subject to fee under the preceding paragraph shall be accompanied by the applicant's certified check, or a cashier's check, payable to the order of the Treasurer of the United States in the amount chargeable pursuant to this section or by a bond with a surety on the list of acceptable sureties on Federal bonds maintained by the Bureau of Accounts, Department of the Treasury, in a sum not less than the amount chargeable pursuant to this section, conditioned upon payment to the order of the Treasurer of the United States, within thirty (30) calendar days from the date of entry or withdrawal from warehouse for consumption of the commodities for the importation of which a license or licenses have issued, in the amount chargeable pursuant to this section. Applications not accompanied by a certified check, cashier's check, or bond in the amount required shall not be considered. Applications by or for the account of a department, establishment, or agency of the United States need not be accompanied by a certified check or a cashier's check or a bond as required by this paragraph." 6. Subparagraph (1) of paragraph (c) of section 3 thereof is hereby amended to read as follows: "(c)(1) All monies received by the Secretary under the terms of paragraph (b) of this section shall be held by the Secretary in a suspense account and may be drawn upon by the Secretary (i) for the payment of refundable license fees; (ii) for the payment to Puerto Rico of sums equal to the sums collected by way of license fees for imports into Puerto Rico (other than imports from the Virgin Islands) and not otherwise refundable; and (iii) for the payment to American Samoa, Guam, or the Virgin Islands, as the case may be, of sums equal to the sums collected

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by way of license fees and not otherwise refundable for imports therefrom into the Customs territory of the United States of crude oil or motor gasohne, other finished products, or unfinished oils, manufactured in American Samoa, Guam, or the Virgin Islands. Balances remaining in such suspense account and not required to be reserved for payments hereinabove provided shall be deposited at the end of each fiscal year in the Treasury of the United States and credited to miscellaneous receipts. Whenever the Chairman of the Oil Policy Committee, after consultation with the committee, determines that any such payments to Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, or the Virgin Islands are not consonant with the purposes of this proclamation, he shall so advise the Secretary who shall then amend the applicable regulations accordingly." 7. Subparagraph (1) of paragraph (b) of section 4 thereof is hereby amended by adding the following at the end thereof: "In respect of the territories of American Samoa, Guam, the Virgin Islands, and foreign trade zones, the Secretary may make such regulations as he deems consonant with the purposes of this proclamation to the end that persons having refineries and petrochemical plants located in such territories or zones shall participate to the fullest practicable extent, upon terms not less favorable, so far as possible, than those accorded to persons in the Customs territory of the United States in all appropriate aspects of the programs authorized by this proclamation." 8. Subparagraph (2) of paragraph (b) of section 4 is hereby amended by deleting the proviso therein contained. 9. Subparagraph (5) of paragraph (b) of section 4 thereof is hereby amended to read as follows: " (5) With respect to the allocation of imports to which license fees are not applicable of residual fuel oil to be used as fuel in Puerto Rico, such regulations shall, to the extent possible, provide for a fair and equitable distribution of imports of residual fuel oil to be used as fuel among persons who were importers of that product into Puerto Rico during all or part of the calendar year 1958. In addition, the Secretary by regulation may, to the extent possible, provide for a fair and equitable distribution of imports of residual fuel oil to be used as fuel, the maximum sulphur content of which is acceptable to the Secretary, (i) among persons who are in the business in the respective districts or Puerto Rico of selling residual fuel oil to be used as fuel and who in a base period to be established by the Secretary had inputs of that product to deepwater terminals located in the respective districts or Puerto Rico and (ii) among persons who are in the business in the respective districts or Puerto Rico of selling residual fuel oil to be used as fuel and who have through-

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[87 STAT.

put agreements (warehouse agreements) with deepwater terminal operators. With respect to the allocation of imports into District I of residual fuel oil to be used as fuel, such regulations, shall, to the extent possible, provide for a fair and equitable distribution of imports of residual fuel oil to be used as fuel (i) among persons who are in the business in District I of selling residual fuel oil to be used as fuel and who in a base period to be established by the Secretary had inputs of that product to deepwater terminals located in District I; (ii) among persons who are in the business in District I of selling residual fuel oil to be used as fuel and who have throughput agreements (warehouse agreements) with deepwater terminal operators; and (iii) notwithstanding the levels established in sec1222'^' ^^' ^^^^' *^°^ ^ °^ ^^^^ proclamation, during the allocation year commencing in 1973, the Secretary may make allocations of imports of residual fuel oil to be used as fuel into District I to persons in District I who own and operate newly constructed deepwater terminal facilities, based upon estimated deepwater terminal inputs during a base period to be established by the Secretary. For the allocation period commencing in 1974 and subsequent allocation periods, the Secretary may make allocations of imports of residual fuel oil to be used as fuel into District I based upon estimated deepwater terminal inputs during a base period to be established by the Secretary to persons in District I who own and operate newly constructed deepwater terminal facilities; Provided, That such allocations shall be included within the levels established by subparagraph (4) of paragraph (a) of section 2 of this proclamation, as amended." Ante, p. 1194.

jQ Paragraph (b) of section 5 thereof is hereby amended to read as follows: " (b) The Appeals Board may be empowered, subject to the general direction of the Chairman of the Oil Policy Committee, without regard to the limits of the maximum levels of imports established in section 2 Ante, pp. 1189, of this proclamation: (1) to reverse or modify on grounds of error actions 1222. taken by the Secretary on applications for allocations of imports under such regulations; (2) to modify, on the grounds of exceptional hardship, any allocation made to any person under such regulations; (3) to grant allocations of imports of crude oil and unfinished oils in special circumstances to persons with importing histories who do not qualify for allocations under such regulations; (4) to grant allocations of imports of finished products on grounds of exceptional hardship; (5) to grant allocations of imports of crude oil, unfinished oils, and finished products to independent refiners or established independent marketers who are

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experiencing exceptional hardship or in emergencies in order to assure, insofar as practicable, that adequate supplies are available; (6) to review the revocation or suspension of any allocation or license; (7) to review the denial by the Secretary of refunds of license fees, whether in whole or in part, theretofore paid by a person; and (8) to grant refunds, in whole or in part, of license fees paid by persons to whom licenses were issued for imports which they subsequently became entitled to make under allocations made by the Board. Except with respect to its function to review applications for allocations of imports to which license fees are applicable, licenses issued pursuant to Board allocations shall be fee exempt." 11. The first paragraph of section 11 thereof is amended to read as follows:

Ante, p. ii96.

"SEC. 11 Annually, beginning May 1, 1974, the maximum levels of imports subject to allocation and license, to which license fees shall not be applicable, except allocations made and licenses issued by reason of new, expanded, or reactivated refinery capacity and petrochemical plants in Districts 1-IV and District V allocations and licenses issued to persons who manufacture in such Districts finished products or petrochemicals from crude oil and unfinished oils and who export finished products or petrochemicals, subject to such designations as the Secretary may make, shall be reduced as follows:" 12. Paragraph (a) of section 12 thereof is amended to read as follows:

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"SEC. 12(a) Commitments and obligations contained in long-term allocations heretofore made of imports of crude oil and unfinished oils into Puerto Rico shall be unimpaired by this proclamation or regulations issued thereunder." 13. Subparagraph (2) of paragraph (g) of section 15 thereof is amended to read as follows: " (2) 'Gasoline' means a refined petroleum distillate, including naphtha, jet fuel or other petroleum oils (but not benzene which meets the ASTM distillation standards for nitration grade or cumene, ethylbenzene, isoprene, meta-xylene, orthoxylene or para-xylene having a purity of 95 percent or more by weight) derived by refining or processing crude oil or unfinished oils, in whatever type of plant such refining or processing may occur, and having a boiling range at atmospheric pressure from 80° to 400°F."

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14_ Subparagraph (4) of paragraph (g) of section 15 thereof is amended to read as follows: "(4) 'Distillate fuel oil' means any fuel oil, gas oil, topped crude oil, or other petroleum oils (except refined petroleum wax) derived by refining or processing crude oil or unfinished oils, in whatever type of plant such refining or processing may occur, which has a boiling range at atmospheric pressure from 550° to 1200°F." 15. Subparagraph (1) of paragraph (h) of section 15 thereof is amended to read as follows: "(1) By distillation with a resulting yield of at least two distinct finished products or unfinished oils, two of which must be equal to not less than 10 percent of the total charge of such unfinished oils to a distillation unit. Different grades or specifications of finished products or unfinished oils will not constitute distinct finished products or unfinished oils for purposes of this subparagraph. Distillation of petroleum oils which have been reconstituted by blending of two or more finished products or unfinished oils does not constitute processing for the purposes of this subparagraph." 16. Subparagraph (2) of paragraph (h) of section 15 thereof is amended to read as follows: " (2) By catalytic or thermal conversion in process units such as alkylation, coking, cracking, hydrofining, hydrodesulphurization, polymerization, isomerization, dehydrogenation, or reforming."

Ante, p. 1199.

J7^ Paragraph (k) of section 15 thereof is amended by adding the following subparagraphs: "(6) That certain allocation made to Fuel Desulphurization, Inc., of residual fuel oil and fuel oil into Districts I-IV—dated January 8, 1969 (as amended). "(7) That certain allocation made to Guardian Oil Refining Corporation of residual fuel oil in Districts I-IV—dated January 8, 1969 (as amended). • " " (8) That certain allocation made to Supermarine Inc., of residual fuel oil and fuel oil into Districts I-IV—dated January 8, 1969 (as amended). "(9) That certain zone allocation made to Hawaiian Independent Refinery, Inc., of shipments of crude oil and unfinished oils into foreign-

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trade sub-zone No. 9-A at Ewa, Oahu, Hawaii, of foreign-trade zone No. 9—Honolulu, Hawaii, dated May 7, 1970." IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this nineteenth day of June, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred seventy-three, and of the Independence of the United States of America the one hundred ninety-seventh.

C2JL^^ PROCLAMATION 4228

National Student Government Day By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation Fundamental to the American educational ideal is the sense that our schools should be not only centers of learning but also laboratories for democracy. From the primary grades all the way up through the graduate departments of our universities, various forms of self-government and independent decision-making have become an increasingly important factor in the educational process. Student councils and similar organizations provide students with an opportunity to work together for common purposes, select leaders from among their peers, and deal responsibly with faculty and administrators in their schools. Such opportunities are helping to teach the basic skills of citizenship and to develop the qualities of leadership in the young people who take part. By enhancing the self-respect of students and the mutual respect among groups within a school community, student governments also contribute to that climate of eagerness to learn and grow in which education can best flourish. NOW, THEREFORE, I, RICHARD NIXON, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim November 14, 1973, as National Student Government Day. I invite the Governors of the States and of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico and other officials at the local level to issue similar proclamations.

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I also urge all educational institutions to join in appropriate activities to highlight the importance of student government and to encourage wider participation in its activities. I further urge all students in our country to acquaint themselves fully with their own student governments, and to play a constructive role in contributing to their success. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this second day of July, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred seventy-three, and of the Independence of the United States of America the one hundred ninety-seventh.

^:^Z^>^A^ PROCLAMATION 4229

Captive Nations Week, 1973 July 13, 1973

Qy ffig President of the United States of America

A Proclamation As a nation we seek no imposition of our beliefs. But as human beings, we must always keep alive the hope that our great heritage of freedom will one day be enjoyed throughout the world. ' 73 Stat. 212.

As we make progress toward world peace and security, let us continue to show our sympathies for others who aspire to liberty and selfdetermination. In support of this sentiment, the Eighty-Sixth Congress ^j^ j^jy jy^ 1959^ by a joint resolution, authorized and requested the President to proclaim the third week in July in each year as Captive Nations Week. NOW, THEREFORE, I, RICHARD NIXON, President of the United States of America, do hereby designate the week beginning July 15, 1973, as Captive Nations Week. I call upon the people of the United States to observe this week with appropriate ceremonies and activities, and I urge rededication to the high purpose of individual liberty for all men. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirteenth day of July, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred seventythree, and of the Independence of the United States of America the one hundred ninety-eighth. y^n^M

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PROCLAMATION 4230

Amending Part 3 of the Appendix to the Tariff Schedules of the United States With Respect to the Importation of Agricultural Commodities By the President of the United States of America

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A Proclamation WHEREAS, pursuant to section 22 of the Agricultural Adjustment Act, as amended (7 U.S.C 624), limitations have been imposed by Q^l^l\^^y^^^'' Presidential proclamations on the quantities of certain dairy products which may be imported into the United States in any quota year; and WHEREAS the import restrictions proclaimed pursuant to said section 22 are set forth in part 3 of the Appendix to the Tariff Schedules of the United States; and WHEREAS the Secretary of Agriculture has reported to me that he believes that additional quantities of dried milk provided for in item 950.02 of the Tariff Schedules of the United States (hereinafter referred to as "nonfat dry milk") may be entered for a temporary period without rendering or tending to render ineffective, or materially interfering with, the price support program now conducted by the Department of Agriculture for milk or reducing substantially the amount of products processed in the United States from domestic milk; and WHEREAS, under the authority of section 22, I have requested the United States Tariff Commission to make an investigation with respect to this matter; and WHEREAS the Secretary of Agriculture has determined and reported to me that a condition exists with respect to nonfat dry milk which requires emergency treatment and that the quantitative limitation imposed on nonfat dry milk should be increased during the period ending

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August 31, 1973, without awaiting the recommendations of the United States Tariff Commission with respect to such action; and WHEREAS I find and declare that the entry during the period ending August 31, 1973, of an additional quantity of 80,000,000 pounds of nonfat dry milk will not render or tend to render ineffective, or materially interfere with, the price support program which is being undertaken by the Department of Agriculture for milk and will not reduce substantially the amount of products processed in the United States from domestic milk; and that a condition exists which requires emergency treatment and that the quantitative limitation imposed on nonfat dry milk should be increased during such period without awaiting the recommendations of the United States Tariff Commission with respect to such action; NOW, THEREFORE, I, RICHARD NIXON, President of the United States of America, acting under and by virtue of the authority vested in me as President, and in conformity with the provisions of sec65 states 5^.^^' tion 22 of the Agricultural Adjustment Act, as amended, and the Tariff 76"stat^72. Classification Act of 1962, do hereby proclaim that subdivision (vi) of 1202 note ^'^'^ headnote 3(a) of part 3 of the Appendix to the Tariff Schedules of the Ante, p. 1149; United States is amended to read as follows: Post,

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77A Stat. 442.

(vi) Notwithstanding any other provision of this part, 25,000,000 pounds of dried milk described in item 115.50 may be entered during the period beginning December 30, 1972, and ending February 15, 1973, 60,000,000 pounds of such milk may be entered during the period beginning May 11, 1973, and ending June 30, 1973, and 80,000,000 pounds of such milk may be entered during the period beginning July 19, 1973, and ending August 31, 1973, in addition to the annual quota quantity specified for such article under item 950.02, and import licenses shall not be required for entering such additional quantities. No individual, partnership, firm, corporation, association, or other legal entity (including its affiliates or subsidiaries) may during each such period enter pursuant to this provision quantities of such additional dried milk totaling in excess of 2,500,000 pounds. The 80,000,000 pound additional quota quantity provided for herein shall continue in effect pending Presidential action upon receipt of the report and recommendations of the Tariff Commission with respect thereto. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this eighteenth day of July in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred seventy-

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Columbus Day, 1973 By the President of the United States of America

August u, 1973

A Proclamation The pages of history teach us that it is the extraordinary man who has shaped our past and thus determined much of what we are today. Such a man was Christopher Columbus, son of Italy and explorer of the New World. Columbus launched the great age of discovery in the Americas. For five centuries, the spirit of discovery has continued to flourish here. On this Columbus Day, we can usefully reflect on the many ways in which that spirit still lives on, not only in our efforts to expand our physical horizons but in everything we do ^yhich helps us broaden our understanding of our world and of ourselves. In recognizing our debt to the great navigator, we are mindful that his most enduring legacies to us are those qualities of vision, faith, and boldness without which progress can never take place. His determination to seek the truth against great odds continues to inspire our efforts to achieve a better and more peaceful world. In tribute to the achievement of Columbus, the Congress of the United States, by joint resolution approved April 30, 1934 (48 Stat. 657), as modified by the act of June 28, 1968 (82 Stat. 250), requested

36 USC ue. 5 USC 6103.

the President to proclaim the second Monday in October of each year as Columbus Day. NOW, THEREFORE, I, RICHARD NIXON, President of the United States of America, do hereby designate Monday, October 8, 1973, as Columbus Day. I invite the people of this Nation to observe that day in schools, churches, and other suitable places with appropriate ceremonies in honor of the great explorer. I also direct that the flag of the

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United States be displayed on all public buildings on the appointed day in memory of Christopher Columbus. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this fourteenth day of August, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred seventythree, and of the Independence of the United States of America the one hundred and ninety-eighth.

(^^UL^^tyC^^ PROCLAMATION 4232

General Pulaski's Memorial Day August 14, 1973 _

^y ff^g President of the United States of America

A Proclamation On the eleventh day of October, 1973, the people of the United States will honor the 194th anniversary of the death of Casimir Pulaski, a dedicated patriot who fought selflessly and courageously for the cause of freedom both in Poland and America. It was on October 11, 1779 that Pulaski gave his life for the infant American nation, dying in an attempt to free the city of Savannah, Georgia. Today, in remembrance of his heroic sacrifice, we pay grateful tribute to Casimir Pulaski. As we do, we also pay tribute to all other Americans of Polish ancestry who have contributed to the greatness of America. Their energies and their devotion have been instrumental in the building of our country from our earliest years down to the present day. NOW, THEREFORE, I, RICHARD NIXON, President of the United States of America, do hereby designate Thursday, October 11, 1973, as General Pulaski's Memorial Day, and I direct the appropriate officials to display the United States flag on that day on all Government buildings. I also invite the people of America to set aside this day for appropriate ceremonies in honor of the memory of General Casimir Pulaski and his dedication to the defense of liberty. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this fourteenth day of August, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred seventy-

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three, and of the Independence of the United States of America the one hundred ninety-eighth.

Sz-/^ PROCLAMATION 4233

Leif Erikson Day, 1973 By the President of the United States of America

August 15, 1973

A Proclamation Leif Erikson first established ties between the Nordic countries and the New World when he and his companion Norse explorers landed on the North American continent in the 11 th century. Their success in the face of formidable odds provides a memorable example of how vision and faith and courage can achieve even the most elusive goals. From Leif Erikson's day to ours, the Nordic culture has been a major influence in shaping the American character. As we honor his memory, we also honor the contributions of those who followed later in the path that he first traveled. It is with these thoughts in mind that I happily comply with the request of the Congress of the United States, in a joint resolution approved September 2, 1964 (78 Stat. 849), that the President proclaim October 9 in each year as Leif Erikson Day. NOW, THEREFORE, I, RICHARD NIXON, President of the United States of America, do hereby designate Tuesday, October 9, 1973, as Leif Erikson Day; and I direct the appropriate Government officials to display the flag of the United States on all Government buildings that day. I also invite the people of the United States to honor the memory of Leif Erikson on that day by holding appropriate exercises and ceremonies in suitable places across our land. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this fifteenth day of August, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred seventy-three,

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and of the Independence of the United States of America the one hundred and ninety-eighth.

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National Legal Secretaries' Court Observance Week August 16, 1973

^y ^i^g President of the United States of America

A Proclamation When we think of our American judicial system we think most often of the judges, lawyers, court reporters, juries, cUents, law enforcement officers and others who are a part of the courtroom scene. But often we fail to give proper recognition to the legal secretaries who make it possible for our judicial system to function effectively. _ Highly trained and highly skilled legal secretaries make an indispensable contribution to the administration of justice in America. Because they work behind the scenes, however, many of these individuals have little opportunity for exposure to actual courtroom proceedings. Many believe that courtroom exposure of this type would enrich their understanding of their work.

Ante, p. 349.

To emphasize the desirability of courtroom experience for legal secretaries, the Congress has enacted House Joint Resolution 466, the 93rd Congrcss, which authorizes and requests the President to proclaim the second full week in October of this year as National Legal Secretaries' Court Observance Week. NOW, THEREFORE, I, RICHARD NIXON, President of the United States of America, do hereby designate the week beginning October 14, 1973, as National Legal Secretaries' Court Observance Week. I call upon the people of the United States, particularly the legal community, to observe that week with appropriate activities. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this sixteenth day of August, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred seventy-three, and of the Independence of the United States of America the one hundred ninety-eighth.

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PROCLAMATION 4235

National Next Door Neighbor Day, 1973 By the President of the United States of America

August le, 197:1

A Proclamation In recent years, our growing ability to travel and communicate across great distances has caused some loosening in those bonds of neighborhood and community which have always been fundamental to the fabric of American life. These ties have not snapped, however; they still exist. And we can contribute a great deal to the quality of our existence and to the vitality of our society by doing all we can to revive and strengthen the place of neighborliness in our daily lives. We cannot expect to have good neighbors, however, unless we are ready to be good neighbors, to go out of our way to extend friendship and support to those who live near us. Each of us, after all, is our neighbor's neighbor—and the responsibility for building a happier, livelier, fuller life in each of our communities must rest, in the end, with each of us. It was with these important thoughts in mind that the Congress enacted Senate Joint Resolution 25, 93rd Congress, which authorizes and requests the President to issue a proclamation designating the fourth Sunday of September, 1973, as National Next Door Neighbor Day. NOW, THEREFORE, I, RICHARD NIXON, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim the fourth Sunday of September, 1973, as National Next Door Neighbor Day, and do call upon the people of the United States and interested groups and organizations to observe that day with appropriate ceremonies and activities. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this sixteenth day of August, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred seventy-three, and of the Independence of the United States of America the one hundred and ninety-eighth.

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PROCLAMATION 4236

Women's Equality Day August 16, 1973

gy ffig President of the United States of America

A Proclamation usc prec. title

Fifty-three years ago, on August 26, 1920, the Nineteenth AmendHient was certified as part of our Constitution, assuring that "the right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of sex." The struggle for women's suffrage, however, was only the first step toward full and equal participation of women in our Nation's life. In recent years, we have made other giant strides by attacking sex discrimination through our laws and by paving new avenues to equal economic opportunity for women. Today, in virtually every sector of our society, women are making important contributions to the quality of American life. And yet, much still remains to be done. American women, though they represent a majority of our population, still suffer from myriad forms of discrimination.

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In the pursuit of equal rights for women, the Federal Government must take the lead and set the example. As I reminded the heads of executive departments and agencies in 1971, American women represent an important reservoir of ability and dedication which Government must draw upon to a greater degree. I therefore directed at that time that the Government demonstrate its recognition of the equality of women by making greater use of their skills. Last year, with the enactment of the Equal Employment Opportunity ^^^ ^^ 1972, a strong new statutory base was provided for furthering equal opportunity for women in the Federal Government. With the help of this new tool. Federal agencies are now carrying out affirmative action plans to guarantee full opportunity for the advancement of women in accordance with their abilities. During the past two years, the number

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of women in the middle and higher grade levels of Government employment has significantly increased. And we are determined to do better still. . While we are making great strides to eliminate outright job discrimination because of sex in the Federal Government, we must recognize that people's attitudes cannot be changed by laws alone. There still exist elusive prejudices born of mores and customs that stand in the way of progress for women. We must do all that we can to overcome these barriers against what is fair and right. Because I firmly believe that women should not be denied equal protection of the laws of this Nation and equal opportunity to participate fully in our national life, I reaffirm again my support for the Equal Rights Amendment to the Constitution. This amendment can represent a giant step forward in achieving full equality of opportunity for all Americans as we approach the 200th birthday of our Nation. I hope it wUl be speedily ratified. The Congress has, by House Joint Resolution 52, 93rd Congress, designated August 26, 1973, as Women's Equality Day, and authorized and requested the President to issue a proclamation in commemoration of that day in 1920 on which women of America were first guaranteed the right to vote. NOW, THEREFORE, I, RICHARD NIXON, President of the United States of America, do hereby call upon the people of the United States and interested groups and organizations to observe August 26, 1973, as Women's Equality Day with appropriate ceremonies and activities. I further urge all our people to use this occasion to reflect on the importance of achieving equal rights and opportunities for women and to dedicate themselves anew to that great goal. For the cause of equal rights and opportunities for women is inseparable from the cause of human dignity and equal justice for all. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this sixteenth day of August, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred seventythree, and of the Independence of the United States of America the one hundred and ninety-eighth.

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4237

Citizenship Day and Constitution Week August 23, 1973

^ ^ ^J^^ President of the United States of America

A Proclamation For nearly two centuries, generations of Americans have cherished the blessing of self-government under the Constitution of the United ^ use prec. title States—that great charter which William Gladstone called "the most wonderful work ever struck ofT at a given time by the brain and purpose of man." Borrowing what seemed best from other representative democracies and devising other elements out of their own genius, the framers of our Constitution erected the balanced and durable system that has weathered so many national crises so well over the decades since. The wise principles they built on—including a federal union of States, a bill of individual rights, and a division of powers among three coequal and independent branches of government—remain as vital today as they were in 1787 for the vigorous pursuit of public purposes and the restraint of arbitrary rule.

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Experience has also taught us that constitutionaJ government and democratic citizenship must go hand in hand, for only an informed and active citizenry can breathe life into the institutions of government. It is fitting, then, that the Congress by joint resolutions of February 29, 1952, and August 2, 1956, has ordained that we honor the two together ea-ch September, by observing the anniversary of the signing of the Constitution as Citizenship Day and the week following that day as Constitution Week. NOW, THEREFORE, I, RICHARD NIXON, President of the United States of America, call upon appropriate Government officials to display the flag of the United States on all Government buildings on Citizenship Day, September 17, 1973. I urge Federal, State, and local officials, as well as leaders of civic, educational and religious organizations to conduct appropriate ceremonies and programs on that day. I also designate as Constitution Week the period beginning September 17 and ending September 23, 1973. I urge all Americans to observe the week with such commemorative and educational activities as may

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foster a better understanding of, and deeper reverence for, the Constitution of the United States,

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twentythird day of August, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred seventythree, and of the Independence of the United States of America the one hundred ninety-eighth.

CSjLj^fy^ PROCLAMATION 4238

Amending Part 3 of The Appendix to The Tariff Schedules of The United States With Respect to The Importation of Agricultural Commodities By the President of the United States of America

August 28, 1973

A Proclamation WHEREAS, pursuant to section 22 of the Agricultural Adjustment Act, as amended (7 U.S.C. 624), limitations have been imposed by gg^statfVs?^^' Presidential proclamations on the quantities of certain dairy products which may be imported into the United States in any quota year; and WHEREAS, the import restrictions proclaimed pursuant to said section 22 are set forth in part 3 of the Appendix to the Tariff Schedules of the United States; and '

WHEREAS, the Secretary of Agriculture has reported to me that he believes that additional quantities of dried milk provided for in item 950.02 of the Tariff Schedules of the United States (hereinafter referred to as "nonfat dry milk") may be entered for a temporary period without rendering or tending to render ineffective, or materially interfering with, the price support program now conducted by the Department of Agriculture for milk or reducing substantially the amount of products processed in the United States from domestic milk; and WHEREAS, under the authority of section 22, I have requested the United States Tariff Commission to make an investigation with respect to this matter; and

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WHEREAS, the Secretary of Agriculture has determined and reported to me that a condition exists with respect to nonfat dry milk which requires emergency treatment and that the quantitative limitation imposed on nonfat dry milk should be increased during the period ending October 31, 1973, without awaiting the recommendations of the United States Tariff Commission with respect to such action; and WHEREAS, I find and declare that the entry during the period ending October 31, 1973, of an additional quantity of 100,000,000 pounds of nonfat dry milk will not render or tend to render ineffective, or materially interfere with, the price support program which is being undertaken by the Department of Agriculture for milk and will not reduce substantially the amount of products processed in the United States from domestic milk; and that a condition exists which requires emergency treatment and that the quantitative limitation imposed on nonfat dry milk should be increased during such period without awaiting the recommendations of the United States Tariff Commission with respect to such action;

es^ilT^s^^' 7 USC 624. 19 USC prec. 1202 note.

Ante, p. 1149. 77A Stat. 27. 19 USC 1202.

77A Stat. 442.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, RICHARD NIXON, President of the United States of America, acting under and by virtue of the authority vested in me as President, and in conformity with the provisions of section ^^ °^ ^^^ Agricultural Adjustment Act, as amended, and the Tariff Classification Act of 1962, do hereby proclaim that subdivision (vi) of hcaduotc 3(a) of part 3 of the Appendix to the Tariff Schedules of the .

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National Highway Week, 1973 By the President of the United States of America

September 4, 1973

A Proclamation Since the United States was established, nearly two centuries ago, highways have been our Nation's lifelines. In our early days, the roads—crude as they were—enabled our Nation to expand until the Atlantic was linked to the Pacific. Roads symbolized the adventurous spirit of our ancestors as wagon trains rolled ever westward into new sections of our country. And as the highway system expanded, so, too, did our Nation's economy. Today, highways are a vital connecting link in America's balanced transportation system. They are essential to the achievement of our economic and social goals. And they continue to manifest the American spirit of independence, enabling us to come and go when and where we please. At the same time, highway transportation poses new challenges today that can be met only by determined and imaginative effort. We must work to enhance the efficiency of all transportation so that we can better conserve our fuel supplies and reduce urban congestion. I urge all Americans to join in this effort, to make use of public transportation and carpools wherever possible, and to otherwise save motor fuel. We must harmonize highway transportation with our environment so that we can more fully enjoy the blessings of nature and the works of man. All of us must do our very best to prevent highway accidents, reducing the unacceptable price we pay each day in death and suffering on our roadways. The Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1973, which I recently signed into law, will provide a major tool in meeting these challenges by giving State

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and local officials a broader range of alternative solutions as they address their transportation requirements. Only by meeting these challenges today can we continue to enjoy the full benefits of our highway system tomorrow. NOW, THEREFORE, I, RICHARD NIXON, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim the week beginning September 23, 1973, as National Highway Week. I urge Federal, State, and local government officials, as well as highway industry and other organizations, to hold appropriate observances during that week, recognizing the benefits which highway transportation has provided for our country in the past and reflecting on how we can best continue to realize those benefits in the future. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this fourth day of September, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred seventy-three, and of the Independence of the United States of America the one hundred ninty-eighth. C ^ ^ ^ od.».m..^y

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United Nations Day, 1973 September 4, 1973

^y ffig President of the United States of America

A Proclamation 59 Stat. 1031.

Each year the peoples of the world celebrate October 24 as United Nations Day, recalling the date in 1945 when the United Nations Charter came into force. This is an appropriate occasion for people everywhere to renew their adherence to the Charter ideals of peace and human rights, and their determination to promote economic and social progress and a greater measure of justice and freedom for all. This year the anniversary occurs at a time of dramatic change in world affairs. We sense the promise of a more peaceful world and the opportunity for new strides in international cooperation. As the world climate improves, the prospects will grow for using the United Nations to alleviate political disputes and for broadening its constructive activity in the social, economic and technological fields. In some areas, international cooperation is already a longstanding tradition—moving the international mails, regulating international

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communications and transportation, preventing the worldwide spread of disease, developing international standards of practice in labor, and many others. . ' I More recently, the United Nations and other international agencies have begun to work in other areas—devising safeguards, for example, for the production of nuclear energy and rules concerning man's use of outer space; extending the rule of law over the exploitation of the oceans; protecting the environment; protecting the rights of refugees and prisoners of war; and inhibiting the international traffic in narcotic drugs. Efforts are also underway to cope with the problems of population growth and with the hijacking of aircraft and other forms of international terrorism. In the years ahead the growing interdependence of nations will inevitably require international institutions to be even more effective in dealing with this new agenda. We need to create new arrangements to control new technologies for the common good. We must bridge the interests of rich and poor countries on matters of trade and aid. We must facilitate the exchange of technical and scientific knowledge and encourage modes of cooperative behavior which will permit nations to live together in concord. Within this framework I hope all Americans will continue to appreciate and analyze, soberly and realistically, the benefits they and all peoples gain from international cooperation—within the United Nations and other institutions—to meet the challenges of the modern world. NOW, THEREFORE, I, RICHARD NIXON, President of the United States of America, do hereby designate Wednesday, October 24, 1973, as United Nations Day. I urge the citizens of this Nation to observe that day with community programs which will promote understanding and support for the United Nations and its affiliated agencies. I have appointed Donald S. MacNaughton to be United States National Chairman for United Nations Day and, through him, I call upon State and local officials to encourage citizens' groups and agencies of communication—press, radio, television, and motion pictures—to engage in appropriate observances of United Nations Day in cooperation with the United Nations Association of the United States of America and other interested organizations. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this fourth day of September, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred seventy-three, and of the Independence of the United States of America the one hundred and ninety-eighth.

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National Hispanic Heritage Week, 1973 September 7, 1973

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation As America's bicentennial celebration draws near, it is particularly fitting that we pay tribute to the different ethnic groups that have worked together to build our Nation. Americans of Hispanic origin have played an instrumental role in our country's history since the days when America was first opened by European explorers, and the lives of all Americans have been enriched by the lasting and diverse contributions of Hispanic culture. In the fields as varied as music, architecture, language, education, politics, medicine, literature, industry and religion, Hispanic Americans have contributed wisdom, beauty and spiritual strength. American life today would be infinitely poorer without these contributions. With them, Americans continue to work toward the realization of a dream that is as old as the earliest Spanish explorers—the dream of a new world on a new Continent—a world in which men can reach new heights of freedom and achievement. NOW, THEREFORE, I, RICHARD NIXON, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim the week beginning September 10, 1973, and ending September 16, 1973, as National Hispanic Heritage Week. I call upon all Americans, particularly those in the field of education, to observe that week with appropriate ceremonies and activities, and I urge all Americans to extend a cordial welcome to the recently arrived immigrants and visitors among us who represent the rich heritage of Hispanic lands. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this seventh day of September, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred seventythree, and of the Independence of the United States of America the one hundred ninety-eighth.

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PROCLAMATION 4242

National Hunting and Fishing Day By the President of the United States of America

September 14, i9:;3

A Proclamation Hunting and fishing appeal to many Americans. They provide an opportunity for our people to be outdoors, to travel, and to enjoy the blessings of nature. The result is that both the cause of conservation and the spirit of man are benefitted. Through the purchase of licenses and permits, the payment of excise taxes on hunting and fishing equipment, and voluntary contributions, the hunter or fisherman plays a vital role in the betterment of the Nation's wildlife resources and in support of hunting and boating safety programs. The American people have been coming to realize in recent years that the environment of man is one with the environment of fish and wildlife—that which harms one harms the other. This is a truth which has always been understood by the Nation's sportsmen. They have long been active in the effort to protect and renew our environment and we will continue to look to them for leadership in this vital area. In recognition of the many worthwhile contributions of the American hunter and angler, the Congress, by House Joint Resolution 210, has requested the President to declare the fourth Saturday of September, 1973 as National Hunting and Fishing Day. NOW, THEREFORE, I, RICHARD NIXON, President of the United States of America, do hereby designate Saturday, September 22, 1973, as National Hunting and Fishing Day. I urge all our citizens to join with outdoor sportsmen in the wise use of our natural resources and in insuring their proper management for the benefit of future generations. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this fourteenth day of September, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred seventy-three, and of the Independence of the United States of America the one hundred ninety-eighth.

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Fire Prevention Week, 1973 September 14, 1973

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation Scarcely a day passes that we do not read of a tragic fire which has destroyed life or property somewhere in our land. Each year more than 12,000 lives are lost from fires in America and an additional 300,000 people suffer serious injury. Fires also cause a staggering loss in terms of property damage. Each year the cost in property destroyed by fires in this country is more than $3 billion while another $8 billion is spent on additional fire costs. While this needless waste cannot be halted completely, we know that active fire prevention can do much to reduce these terrible misfortunes. Two years ago, I appointed a National Commission on Fire Prevention and Control which has since reported its findings concerning our Nation's fire problem. The Commission's strong emphasis on fire prevention is persuasive and sensible. It encourages us to place a greater priority on the work of preventing fires before they start rather than simply working to put them out after they begin. Accidents are often acts beyond our control, but careless accidents can be prevented. Every American must recognize his or her responsibility to make fire prevention an effective national commitment. NOW, THEREFORE, I, RICHARD NIXON, President of the United States of America, do hereby designate the week beginning October 7, 1973, as Fire Prevention Week. I urge all our citizens to involve themselves personally in fire prevention activities in their own communities, working with local fire departments and local governments as well as with the National Fire Protection Association. I also request all Federal agencies, in cooperation with the Federal Fire Council, to conduct effective year-round fire prevention programs in order to help reduce the terrible loss of life and property from fires. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this fourteenth day of September, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred

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Child Health Day, 1973 By the President of the United States of America

September17, 1973

A Proclamation There are few things in life more delightful than the sight of healthy children—enjoying their youth and looking forward to a long and fulfilling life. One of our most important national responsibilities is the assurance of full and healthy development for the children of America. Parents, of course, have the primary responsibility for the health of their children and the home is the greatest single influence on child development. But the responsibility for child health is also shared by a wide range of the institutions which help meet children's needs. In a sense, almost everything we do as a people to foster better social, economic and environmental conditions can have an impact for good on the health of the American child. Each year since 1928, we have set aside one day as Child Health Day to recognize the enormity of our individual and national responsibility and to reaffirm our commitment to child health. By joint resolution of May 18, 1928, as amended (36 U.S.C. 143), the Congress requested the President to issue annually a proclamation declaring the first Monday in October as Child Health Day. NOW, THEREFORE, I, RICHARD NIXON, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim Monday, October 1, 1973, as Child Health Day. I invite all citizens, agencies and organizations concerned with child health to join in such activities as will help alert all Americans to the vital importance of improving child health. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this seventeenth day of September, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred seventy-three, and of the Independence of the United States of America the one hundred ninety-eighth.

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PROCLAMATION 4245

National Employ the Handicapped Week, 1973 September 18, 1973

gy ff^g President of the United States of America

A Proclamation This country was founded upon a promise made to all of its people: that our government would work to assure every citizen a fair and equal start in the race of life. Implicit in this promise is the concept that a person has a right to compete for any job he is able to perform. This promise has been kept for a great many of our people, but not for all. Too many handicapped persons—particularly young disabled veterans—^are unable to find work. Perhaps the greatest difficulty a handicapped person faces is not his own disability, but rather the attitudes of society concerning that disability. Yet handicapped people are able to perform a wide range of jobs with great skill and efficiency. The employer who hires the handicapped is not only helping them; he is also helping himself and his country. Let us all work therefore to make good on the promise America has always held out to its people—allowing each person who is willing to work and who is qualified to work a fair chance to work.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this eighteenth day of September, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred seventy-three, and of the Independence of the United States of America the one hundred ninety-eighth.

PROCLAMATION 4246

Johnny Horizon '76 Clean Up America Month By the President of the United States of America

September 19, 1973

A Proclamation While the Federal Government pursues its national responsibility to prevent pollution of our air, water and land resources, no contribution to a better environment can match the exercise of individual responsibility. We must recognize that environmental improvement and protection require the commitment and positive action of each and every American. We can have clean air, clean water, beautiful, open forests and shores, but all these will not improve our environment if our immediate surroundings are cluttered and degraded. Our most precious environment is the area in which we live—our city streets and rural towns. Environmental awareness goes far beyond the improvement of what we commonly refer to as our natural resources. The spirit with which we work to enhance our lives must be one of: "I'll help, too." To dramatize this spirit, the Congress has by House Joint Resolution 695, 93rd Congress, designated the period of September 15 to October 15, 1973 as "Johnny Horizon '76 Clean Up America Month" and requested the President to issue a proclamation calling for observance of this month. NOW, THEREFORE, I, RICHARD NIXON, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim "Clean Up America Month," and ask our Nation's attention to the Johnny Horizon '76 environmental awareness and action program for America's 200th birthday and related Bicentennial activities. I urge representatives of business, industry, labor, government, civic groups and other citizens to join

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together to demonstrate the significant results that can be realized when Americans translate their concerns into affirmative action. I further urge neighborhood and community cleanups, beautification programs, resource recovery and education programs, anti-litter campaigns, energy and wildlife conservation efforts and other worthwhile activities. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this nineteenth day of September, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred seventy-three, and of the Independence of the United States of America the one hundred ninety-eighth.

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Country Music Month, October 1973 September 29, 1973

jgy ^f^^ President of the United States of America

A Proclamation We do not truly know America until, in Whitman's phrase, we "hear America singing"—singing not only the songs of concert stage and nightclub, choir loft and schoolroom, but also the earthy, emotion-packed melodies and lyrics that have come to be called "country." At one time, that particularly rich and honest strain in the American musical tradition was largely confined to the geographic areas its name implies: the countryside and Western ranges of America's heartland. But half a century ago, in 1923, Fiddlin' John Carson broke through with the first widely popular country music recording, and since then records and the broadcast airwaves have been winning new audiences for country and Western music all over America and around the world— so that now the term describes not just a locale but a state of mind and style of taste, as much beloved downtown as on the farm. Today, no matter where men and women happen to live, country music may be one of the truest voices speaking to and for them. All of us can better understand our Nation's head and heart by listening to "hear America singing" in that voice.

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NOW, THEREFORE, I, RICHARD NIXON, President of the United States of America, ask Americans to mark the month of October, 1973, with suitable observances as Country Music Month. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twentyninth day of September, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and seventy-three, and of the Independence of the United States of America the one hundred ninety-eighth.

PROCLAMATION 4248

National Day of Prayer, 1973 By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation America is a nation under God. This is not a consequence of legislative mandate, but of the spiritual commitment of a people. Throughout our history, we have turned to God for guidance, for sustenance, and in gratitude for the blessings of freedom. When our forbears stood on the rocks at Plymouth, they turned to God in prayer. When our Founding Fathers created a nation nearly two hundred years ago, they asked God's blessing upon their endeavor. When those who shaped our form of government met in 1787, they sought God's assistance. When our Nation threatened to tear itself apart a little over a hundred years ago, Abraham Lincoln turned to God for the understanding to keep us together. We do not assume God's favor, but we seek it. We do not suppose that our way is God's way, but we pray for the wisdom to understand God's way, and the grace to let it be our own. For we know that neither wealth, nor wisdom, nor strength of arms can sustain a nation's greatness, except that God look with favor on the purposes of that nation and its people. The challenges of our future are no less grave than those faced and met by the men and women to whose faith we are indebted for the constantly recurring miracle of America. As we act to meet the challenges of the American future, let us do so with the same profound faith in

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the God of our fathers, mindful of the words of the Psalms: "Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord; and the people whom He hath chosen for His own inheritance." NOW, THEREFORE, I, RICHARD NIXON, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim Wednesday, October 17, as National Day of Prayer, 1973. I ask that on this day the people of the United States join in reaffirming our dependence on God's grace, beseeching His blessings on our endeavors and His guidance in the search for peace, reconciliation, and goodwill among all people. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this fifth day of October, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred seventy-three, and of the Independence of the United States of America, the one hundred and ninety-eighth.

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Veterans Day, 1973 October 5, 1973

^y fhe President of the United States of America

A Proclamation As America enjoys the blessings of peace for the first time in more than a dozen years, it is appropriate that we should pay special honor to those whose service helped us to achieve it. We salute our veterans on a day of their own each year, a day on which we express our pride in them and our awareness of a debt to them which can never fully be repaid. At no period in our history has there been more reason to call the Nation's attention to the achievements of its veterans than today. Never before has peace been more welcome nor prospects for its permanence more substantial. NOW, THEREFORE, I, RICHARD NIXON, President of the United States of America, do hereby call on all Americans to join in observing Monday, October 22, 1973, as Veterans Day. I urge both public ceremony and private contemplation in recognition of the precious gifts of freedom and security that are ours because those we honor have stood in our defense.

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Let us give special consideration on that day to those who have died in our Nation's wars and those who have been disabled. Let this be a day of remembrance for those veterans who are in our hospitals, a day on which our appreciation is expressed tangibly by our visits and our attention. Further, let this be a day on which all Americans take special cognizance of the needs of those young veterans who are currently readjusting to civilian life; let us give them personal help and encouragement. I direct the appropriate officials of Government to arrange for the display of the flag of the United States on this day. I request officials of Federal, State and local governments to support its observance and I urge schools, churches, unions, civic and patriotic organizations to participate in appropriate public ceremonies throughout *^' j Nation. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this fifth day of October, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred seventy-three, and of the Independence of the United States of America the one hundred ninety-eighth.

PROCLAMATION 4250

National School Lunch Week, 1973 By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation The National School Lunch Program—now in its twenty-seventh year—works to ensure nutritious and well-balanced meals to young people in our country. Since its inception, the National School Lunch Program, in close partnership with State and local communities, has provided food, funds, and technical assistance in a comprehensive program of child nutrition. Today, more than 25 million youngsters participate in the program daily. In recent years, a determined and consistent effort has been made to extend the program's benefits to schools that do not have lunch or other food programs for their students. Because of the special need for good nutrition among high school students and the challenge of achieving their full participation in the program, innovative efforts to make the program more relevant to the needs and experience of today's high school students are now under way.

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