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(56) In proposed section 771 of the Public Health Service Act (as contained in section 502 of the bill) insert immediately after clause (ii) of subsection (b)(2)(E) the following: "(iii) The term 'medical residency training program' means a program which trains graduates of schools of medicine and schools of osteopathy in a medical specialty and which provides the graduate education required by the appropriate specialty board for certification in such specialty. Such term does not include a residency training program in an osteopathic hospital.". (57) In proposed section 771 of the Public Health Service Act (as contained in section 502 of the bill)(A) redesignate the second subparagraph (D) and subparagraph (E) of subsection (b) (2) as subparagraphs (E) and (F), respectively; (B) strikeout "subparagraph (C) " in subsection (bH3)(A) and insert in lieu thereof "subparagraphs (C) and (D) ' '; (C) strike out "September 15, 1976" in subsection (b)(3)(B) and insert in lieu thereof "the date of enactment of the Health Professions Educational Assistance Act of 1976"; (D) strike out "were enrolled" in subsection (b)(3)(B) and insert in lieu thereof "were students"; and (E) strike out "is" in subsection (b)(3)(B) immediately after "identification". (58) In subsection (c) of proposed section 771 of the Public Health Service Act (as contamed in section 502 of the bill)(A) strike out "made and either" in paragraph (1) and insert in lieu thereof "made, either", (B) insert "or in" in paragraph (1) immediately after "submission of the plan)", (C) strike out ", in an area geographically remote from the main site of the training facilities of such school," in paragraph (2)(A), (D) strike out "or in areas in" in such paragraph and insert in lieu thereof "in an area which is geographically remote from the main site of the training facilities of such school or in", and (E) strike out "or practicing" in paragraph (2)(C) and insert in lieu thereof "of practicing". (59) In subsection (d) of proposed section 771 of the Public Health Service Act (as contained in section 502 of the bill)(A) strike out "of subparagraphs (A) or (B) of paragraph (3)" in paragraph (1) and insert in lieu thereof "of paragraph (3) or (4)", (B) strike out "and in areas" in paragraph (4)(A) and insert in lieu thereof ", either in areas", (C) strike out", in an area geographically remote from the main site of the training facilities of such school," in paragraph (4)(B)(i), (D) strike out "or in areas in" in such paragraph and insert in lieu thereof "in an area which is geographically remote from the main site of the training facilities of such school or in", and (E) strike out "hiring" in paragraph (4)(B) (iii) and insert in lieu thereof "appointing". (60) In subsection (e) of proposed section 771 of the Public Health Service Act (as contained in section 502 of the bill)(A) insert "of" in paragraph (2) immediately after "public health", and (B) strike out "as defined in section 721(b)(1)" in such paragraph and insert in lieu thereof "approved for such purpose by the Commissioner of Education". (61) In proposed section 771 of the Public Health Service Act (as contained in section 502 of the bill)(A) strike out "school year ending" in subsection (g)(3) and insert in lieu thereof school year beginning", and (B) insert "of" in clause (3) of subsection (i) immediately after "appropriate use". (62) Section 503(a) of the bill is amended by inserting before the comma at the end of paragraph (1) the following: "in sub-

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sections (a) and (d) and 'section 770 or subsection (a) or (b) of section 788' in subsection (b)", (63) In proposed section 212(a) (32) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (as contained in section 601(a) of the bill) insert "an" immediately before "equivalent examination". (64) In section 601(c)(4) of the bill strike out "provided further" and insert in lieu thereof ''Provided further\ (65) In proposed section 212(j) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (as contained in section 601(d) of the bill (A) insert "an" in paragraph (1)(B) immediately before "equivalent examination", (B) strike out "his education" in paragraph (1)(C) and insert in lieu thereof "the education", and (C) strike out "and" immediately before clause (ii) of paragraph (1)(D). (66) In proposed section 791 of the Public Health Service Act (as contained in section 701 of the bill)(A) strike out "ending in the fiscal year" each time it occurs in subsection (c)(2)(A) and insert in lieu thereof "beginning in the fiscal year", (B) strike out "ending in a fiscal year" in subsection (c)(2)(A) and insert in lieu thereof "beginning in a fiscal year", (C) strike out "meet" in subsection (c)(2)(B) and insert in lieu thereof "meets", (D) strike out "of paragraph (2)" in subsection (c)(3) and insert in lieu thereof "of clause (ii) of paragraph (2)(A)", (E) strike out the second sentence in paragraph (3) of subsection (c), and (F) insert after paragraph (3) of subsection (c) the following: "(4) The Secretary may not approve or disapprove an application submitted under paragraph (1) except after consultation with the National Advisory Council on Health Professions Education.". (67) In proposed section 792 of the Public Health Service Act (as contained in section 701 of the bill)(A) strike out "in accordance with" in subsection (b)(1) and insert in lieu thereof "described in", (B) strike out "section" in subsection (b)(2) and insert in lieu thereof "subsection", (C) insert "which is" in subsection (b)(2) immediately after "a graduate program", (D) insert "which" in subsection (b)(2) immediately before "meets", and (E) strike out "pursuant to" in subsection (c) and insert in lieu thereof "under". (68) In proposed section 793 of the Public Health Service Act (as contained in section 701 of the bill)(A) strike out "program" in subsection (b)(1)(D) and insert in lieu thereof "activities conducted", (B) strike out "is" in subsection (c) and insert in lieu thereof "are", and (C) strike out "Congress" each time it occurs in subsection (c) and insert in lieu thereof "such Committees". (69) In proposed section 795 of the Public Health Service Act (as contained in section 701 of the bill)(A) strike out "or to the equivalent of either" in paragraph (2)(A) and insert in lieu thereof "(or to the equivalent of either)", (B) strike out "the" in such paragraph immediately before "medical technology", (C) insert "in" in such paragraph immediately before "any of such other", (D) strike out "curriculums" each time it occurs in paragraph (2) and insert in lieu thereof "curricula", (E) strike out "by regulations" in paragraph (2)(A) and insert in lieu thereof "by regulation", and (F) insert "such other" in clause (ii) of paragraph (2)(A) immediately after "dental hygiene, or". (70) In proposed section 796 of the Public Health Service Act (as contained in section 701 of the bill)(A) insert "to" in subsection (a) immediately after "The Secretary shall make grants", (B) strike out "allied health and nurse manpower needs of such region or State" in subsection (a)(1) and insert in lieu thereof

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(89) In proposed section 2(f) of the Public Health Service Act (as contained in section 905 of the bill)(A) strike out "317 (h)(2),", (B) strike out "1201" and insert in lieu thereof "1201 (2)", (C) strike out "1410(13)" and insert in lieu thereof "1401 (13)", and (D) strike out "the Commonwealth of" immediately before "the Northern Mariana Islands". (90) In section 905 of the bill strike out subsection (b) and insert in lieu thereof the following: "(b)(1) Sections 314(g)(4)(B), 355(5), 1002(c), 1201(2), 1401 (13), and 1633(1) are amended by inserting 'the Northern Mariana Islands,' immediately after 'Puerto Rico' in each such section. "(2) Section 318(c)(1) is amended by inserting 'the Northern Mariana Islands,' immediately after 'American Samoa,'.". (91) Insert closed quotation marks and a period at the end of paragraph (1) of section 201(d) of the bill. (92) In subsection (a) of proposed section 739 of the Public Health Service Act (as contained in section 401(b)(3) of the bill) strike out the closed quotation marks immediately before the period at the end thereof. (93) In the proposed heading for part E of title VII of the Public Health Service Act (as contained in section 501(e) of the bill) strike out the period immediately after "Part E". (94) In proposed sections 771 (gH3) and 791(c)(2)(A) (ii) of the Public Health Service Act (as contained in sections 502 and 701, respectively, of the bill) strike out "first year" each place it occurs and insert in lieu thereof "first-year". (95) Correct spelling, punctuation, incorrect type face, and margins. Passed September 30, 1976.

BACKGROUND MATERIALS CONCERNING CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES ACT, 1975 Resolved by the Senate {the House of Representatives concurring)^ That there be printed for the use of the Senate Committee on Labor and Public Welfare, twenty-five thousand additional copies of its committee print compiled by its Subcommittee on Children and Youth entitled "Background Materials Concerning Child and Family Services Act, 1975 (S. 626)". SEC. 2. There shall be printed for use of the House Committee on Education and Labor one hundred thousand additional copies of its committee print compiled by its Subcommittee on Select Education entitled "Background Materials Concerning Child and Family Services Act, 1975, H.R. 2966."

Oct. 1. 1976 [S. Con. Res. 114] Printing of additional copies.

Printing of additional copies.

Agreed to October 1, 1976.

Oct. 1, 1976 "SOVIET ECONOMY IN A NEW PERSPECTIVE" Resolved by the Senate {the House of Representatives corwurring), [S. Con. Res. 2013] That there be printed for the use of the Joint Economic Committee Printing of five thousand additional copies of its joint committee print of the additional copies. Ninety-fourth Congress, second session, entitled "Soviet Economy in a New Perspective". Agreed to October 1, 1976.

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Oct. 1, 1976 "WOMEN IN CONGRESS" • '[H. Con. Res. 664] Resolved by the House of Representatives {the Senate concurring^, Printing of That twenty-five thousand copies of a booklet entitled "Women m copies. Congress" be printed for the use of the Joint Committee on Arrange-

ments for the Commemoration of the Bicentennial. Such booklet shall present a history of women who have served as Members of the Congress. SEC. 2. The Joint Committee on Arrangements for the Commemoration of the Bicentennial shall control the arrangement and style of the booklet authorized to be printed by the first section of this concurrent resolution. Passed October 1, 1976,

Oct. 1. 1976 [H. Con. Res. 698]

"ART IN THE UNITED STATES CAPITOL"

Resolved by the House of Representatives {the Senate concurring), Printing as House That there be reprinted with black and white and color illustrations document; and with emendations as a House document "Art in the United States additional copies. Capitol" as prepared under the direction of the Architect of the Capitol; and that there be printed thirty-six thousand four hundred additional copies of such document, of which ten thousand three hundred copies shall be for the use of the Senate, twenty-two thousand one hundred copies shall be for the use of the House of Representatives, and four thousand copies for the use of the Architect of the Capitol. Passed October 1, 1976.

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BAPTIST PASTOR GEORGI VINS, RELEASE Whereas Christians and other religious believers in the Soviet Union are being persecuted simply because they desire to worship God according to the dictates of their conscience and the precepts of their faith rather than according to the dictates of the state; Whereas a symbol of the denial of basic human rights by the Soviet Union is the imprisonment for five years at hard labor of Georgi Vins, Secretary for the Council for the Evangelical Christians and Baptists for the alleged crime of administering to the congregation that elected him as tneir pastor, and the continuing persecution of the Vins family, which for three generations has suffered imprisonment and death in imprisonment for preaching the Baptist faith; Whereas the continued denial of this fundamental human right in the Soviet Union could have adverse implications for the growth of amicable relations between our two countries; and Whereas such Soviet policy contravenes the spirit, if not the letter of the Helsinki agreement and by so doing raises serious doubts as to the commitment of the Soviet Union to that agreement; and Whereas the activities for which Georgi Vins has been imprisoned would not be considered crimes in most of the civilized world and under no circumstances could justifiably result in the imposition of such a harsh sentence; and Whereas Georgi Vins' release is essential on humanitarian grounds given his poor health and the likelihood that he cannot survive his present imprisonment: Now, therefore, be it

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Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring). That it is the sense of Congress that Georgi Vins should be released Sense of from imprisonment and that the Government of the Soviet Union Congress. should allow him and all other Christians and other religious believers within its borders to worship God freely according to their own consciences, as the Soviet Union is committed to do by the provisions of its constitution and by the provisions of the United Nations Covenant on Civil and Political Rights which the Soviet Union has ratified. Passed October 1, 1976.

PROCEEDINGS UPON PRESENTATION OF A PORTRAIT OF THE HONORABLE JAMES A. HALEY Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), That the transcript of the proceedings in the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs of July 27, 1976, incident to the presentation of a portrait of the Honorable James A. Haley to the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs be printed as a House document with illustrations and suitable binding. SEC. 2. In addition to the usual number, there shall be printed one thousand copies of such document for the use of the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.

Oct. 1, 1976 [H. Con. Res. 7611 Printing as House document; additional copiesi.

Passed October 1, 1976.

PRESIDENTIAL DEBATES BETWEEN JAMES E. CARTER AND GERALD R. FORD

Oct. 1, 1976 [H. Con. Res. 772]

Authorizing the printing of materials relating to the Presidential debates between James E. Carter and Gerald R. Ford.

Resolved by the House of Representatives {the Sen/ite concurring), That there are authorized to be printed not more than twenty thou- Printing of sand copies of materials prepared in accordance with section 2 relating copies. to the Presidential debates between James E. Carter and Gerald K. Ford (hereinafter in this concurrent resolution referred to as the "debates"). SEC. 2. (a) The Committee on House Administration of the House of Representatives (hereinafter in this concurrent resolution referred to as the "committee") shall compile and prepare materials relating to the debates. Such materials shall include— (1) the transcript of each debate; (2) to the extent practicable, the transcript of that portion of any public press conference conducted by James E. Carter or Gerald R. Ford which relates to any general topic which is the subject of any such debate; (3) the text of that portion of any position paper or similar statement issued by James E. Carter or Gerald R. Ford which relates to any such general topic; and (4) any other documents or other materials which are matters of public record and which the committee considers pertinent to any such general topic. (b) The style and format of the document containing the materials described in subsection (a) shall be determined by the committee.

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Oct. 1, 1976

ADJOURNMENT SINE DIE Besol/uedhy the Seriate {the House of Representatives concurring)^ That the two Houses of Congress shall adjourn on Friday, October 1, 1976, and that when they adjourn on said day, they stand adjourned sine die. Agreed to October 1, 1976.

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Termination of Temporary Quantitative Limitation on the Importation Into the United States of Certain Beef and Veal From Canada

By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation WHEREAS, Proclamation No. 4335 of November 16, 1974, issued pursuant to 19 USC 1202 note. Section 252(a) of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 (19 U.S.C. 1882(a)) in response to unjustifiable restrictions imposed by Canada on meat imports from the United States, limited imports into the United States of certain cattle, beef, veal, swine and pork from Canada, and whereas that Proclamation inserted item 945.03 into subpart B of part 2 of the Appendix to the Tariff Schedules of the United States (TSUS), and 19 USC 1202. WHEREAS, Canada has now lifted those unjustifiable restrictions on meat imports from the United States, and WHEREAS, Section 255(b) of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 (19 U.S.C. 1885(b)) authorizes the President to terminate in whole or in part any proclamation made pursuant to Section 252 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 (19 U.S.C. 1882(a)), and WHEREAS, Proclamation No. 4382 of August 5, 1975, terminated those parts of 19 USC 1202 note. Proclamation No. 4335 pertaining to the importation of cattle, swine and pork from Canada and WHEREAS, I deem it necessary and appropriate to terminate the remaining restrictions proclaimed in Proclamation No. 4335, specifically those imposing temporary quantitative limitations on the importation into the United States of certain beef and veal from Canada, in order to encourage trade between the United States and Canada. NOW, THEREFORE, I, GERALD R. FORD, President of the United States of America, acting under authority vested in me by the Constitution and statutes, including Section 255(b) of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 (19 U.S.C. 1885(b)) do hereby proclaim that: 1) Proclamation No. 4335 is terminated. 2) Subpart B of part 2 of the Appendix to the TSUS is amended as follows: (a) By deleting the superior heading immediately preceding item 945.03. (b) By deleting item 945.03. 3) This Proclamation is effective with respect to articles entered, or withdrawn from Effective date, warehouse, for consumption after 12:01 a.m. EST, January 1, 1976. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirty-first day of December in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and seventy-five and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundredth. GERALD R. FORD

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A Proclamation In the year 1776, the people of our land dedicated themselves in word and deed to the principles of liberty, equality, individual dignity, and representative government. It was a hectic but heroic beginning of a process which led to the creation of a great Republic symbolizing then, as it does today, the hope of the future. The year 1776 was a year of revolution, not merely in the rejection of colonial rule, but in the thoughtful, eloquent, and enduring expression of a government to foster and perpetuate the development of a free and independent people. Now, two hundred years later, we have settled our continent and turned our vision to the limits of the universe. We are the richest nation in the world—rich in our resources, rich in our creativity, rich in our strength, and rich in our people—from our Native Americans to those who have come from every country on earth to share in the hope, the work, and the spirit of our Republic. The challenges faced by our forebears were not only to their physical capabilities but also to their faith in the future. Their response to these challenges affirmed their deep belief that by their actions they could create a better world for themselves and those that would follow. As we enter America's third century, let us emulate in word and deed, their resolve and vision. NOW, THEREFORE, I, GERALD R. FORD, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim the year of our Lord nineteen hundred seventy-six as The Bicentennial Year. Let 1976 be a year of reflection, a year of sharing, and foremost, a year of achievement. I urge all Americans to reflect, from time to time during this Bicentennial Year, on the historic events of our past, on the heroic deeds of those whose legacy we now enjoy, and on the compelling visions of those who helped shape our constitutional government. I call upon educators, clergy and labor, business and community leaders, as well as those in the communications media, to review our history and publicize the shaping events, people, and ideas of our historic beginnings. I call upon every man, woman, and child to celebrate the diversity of tradition, culture and heritage that reflects our people and our patrimony. Let each of us resolve to cherish and protect what we have achieved in the United States of America and to build upon it in the years ahead, not by words alone, but by actions which bespeak a continuing commitment to a heritage of individual initiative, creativity, and liberty. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirty-first day of December, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred seventy-five, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundredth. GERALD R. FORD

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Modifying Proclamation No. 3279,^ as Amended, Relating to Imports of Petroleum and Petroleum Products, and Providing for the Long-Term Control of Imports of Petroleum Products Through a System of License Fees

By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, as amended (19 U.S.C. 1862), the Secretary of the Treasury investigated the eflfects on the national security of imports of crude oil and the principal crude oil derivatives and products, and advised me that crude oil, the principal crude oil derivatives and products, and related products derived from natural gas and coal tar, were being imported in such quantities and under such circumstances as to threaten to impair the national security, and recommended that I take action to reduce such imports; and WHEREAS, having considered the matters required by me to be considered by the said Trade Expansion Act of 1962, as amended, I issued Proclamation No. 4341 to adjust such imp>orts by accelerating the base fees and imposing a supplemental fee; and

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WHEREAS, Congress has passed, and I have approved, legislation which establishes programs to reduce the vulnerability of the United States to interruptions in the importation of petroleum; and WHEREAS, such legislation also provides for a system of price controls which will allow gradual increases in the cost of domestic petroleum to levels substantially above those which prevail at present and should, in the long term, promote petroleum conservation and tend to discourage the ipiportation into the United States of petroleum and petroleum products; and WHEREAS, I have thus determined that the purposes of the supplemental fee will be served by such legislation, and that it is consistent with the national security to eliminate the supplemental fee effective December 22, 1975; and WHEREAS, in order to offset the relative advantages of locating refining capacity abroad, and to earry out the other long term objectives of the import program established pursuant to Proclamation No. 4210 of April 18, 1973, I have determined to retain the base fees at this time; and WHEREAS, certain modifications to the Mandatory Oil Import Program are necessary to facilitate the availability of cruide oil supplies to United States users through exchanges of Canadian and United States crude oil, and for other purposes; NOW, THEREFORE, I, GERALD R. FOR D, President of the United States of America, acting under and by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the United States, including Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, as amended, do hereby proclaim that, effective as of December 22, 1975, Proclamation No. 3279, as amended, is hereby amended as follows: 19 USC 1862 note. • 24 FR 1781; 3 CFR, 1959-1963 Comp., p. 11.

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SECTION 1. The last sentence of paragraph (c) of Section 1 is deleted.

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SEC. 3. Subparagraph (3) of paragraph (a) of Section 3 is amended to read as follows: "(3) The Administrator is authorized to refund or reduce fees, whether in whole or in part, (i) where the licensee failed to use, wholly or in part, the license issued to him, (ii) where refunds or reductions, whether in whole or in part, are ordered pursuant to Section 5, (iii) where refunds or reductions, whether in whole or in part, are called for by reason of a person having exported finished products or petrochemicals, (iv) where crude oil imported by virtue of a license for which a fee was paid has been manufactured into asphalt, (v) for payment to the importer of record of sums refunded pursuant to clauses (iii), (iv), (v) and (vii) of paragraph 3 (a)(1), as amended by this Proclamation, (vi) where the importer of record participates in an exchange in accordance with the next to last sentence of paragraph 4(b)(1), (vii) where refund of a license fee is called for by reason of the same having been improperly charged.". SEC. 4. Subparagraph (2) of paragraph (c) of Section 3 is deleted. Subparagraph (3) of paragraph (c) of Section 3 is redesignated as paragraph (2). SEC. 5. Subparagraph (1) of paragraph (b) of Section 4 is amended by inserting the following sentence immediately before the last sentence: ,i.... ^ "Notwithstanding the levels established in Section 2 of this Proclamation, the Administrator may make allocations to which license fees under paragraph 3(a)(1) (i) - ( i i) shall not be applicable, with respect to crude oil or unfinished oils imported from Canada in exchange for crude oil, unfinished oils, or finished products produced in the United States or entered into United States Customs territory and exported to Canada."., ,

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National Day of Prayer for Americans Missing in Action in Southeast Asia

By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Three years have passed since the signing of the Paris Agreement ending United States combat involvement in the Vietnam War. That agreement contained specific provisions for the accounting of combatants designated as missing in action, and for the return of the remains of American war dead. Despite this long passage of time, and despite the fact the war is now over, a satisfactory accounting still has not been completed. A cruel shadow of doubt hangs over hundreds of American families who have no knowledge of the whereabouts of their loved ones. This Nation continues to explore every avenue of potential progress toward a resolution of this painful and frustrating situation. The recent Presidential visit to the People's Republic of China brought forth some hope for progress in this matter. The efforts of a Select Committee of the Congress to account for missing persons also have met with some success. As we continue these efforts, it is essential for the Nation to be always mindful of the plight of the men whose circumstances are unknown and of the families whose sorrow we know only too well. Further, it is important that all of us recall that the watchful eye of our Creator is upon us and upon those we love. We take comfort in the fact that each of us, in our own way, may call upon our God for guidance, for solace, and for strength to endure. It is thus fitting for the entire country to join in one voice to declare our unalterable commitment to seek the fullest jxtssible accounting for those lost in combat. NOW, THEREFORE, I, GERALD R. FORD, President of the United States of America, do hereby designate Sunday, January 25, 1976, as a National Day of Prayer for Americans Missing in Action in Southeast Asia. I call upon all Americans and all churches throughout the Nation to mark this day with prayers for these brave men and for their families. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-first day of January, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred seventy-six, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundredth. GERALD R. FORD

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PROCLAMATION 4414—JAN. 22, 1976

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American Heart Month, 1976

By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation problem. These disorders afflict an estimated 28.5 million Americans and cause more than a million deaths each year, about a quarter of which occur among persons under age 65. In the forefront of the continuing struggle against heart and blood vessel diseases are the National Heart and Lung Institute, a federal agency, and the American Heart Association, a privately-supported voluntary health organization. Their efforts and contributions in the areas of research, training of professionals, including the development of continuing education programs, and community service activities demonstrate what can be achieved when the private and public sectors unite for a common purpose. We have learned much about the factors that increase susceptibility to arteriosclerosis and its complications, and how to modify or eliminate some of them. We have learned much about the effectiveness of intensive coronary care units and the use of drugs in controlling high blood pressure. We have improved and developed appropriate surgical procedures and life-support techniques. We have learned more about the cardiovascular system and its diseases in the past 25 years than during all previous years of medical history. During this same quarter-century, the overall mortality rate from these diseases has declined by about 25 percent. In recognition of the seriousness of this menace to the Nation's health and wellbeing, and to encourage the consolidation and extension of our advances against cardiovascular disease, the Congress has requested the President to issue annually a proclamation designating February as American Heart Month. NOW, THEREFORE, I, GERALD R. FORD, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim the month of February 1976, as American Heart Month. I invite the Governors of the States, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the officials of other areas subject to the jurisdiction of the United States, and the American people, to join with me in reaffirming our commitment to the resolution of the nationwide problem of cardiovascular disease. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-second day of January, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred seventy-six, and of the Inde]}endence of the United States of America the two hundredth. GERALD R. FORD
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90 STAT. 3077

February 17, 1976

Designating the Clark and Mark Twain National Forests as the Mark Twain National Forest

By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation The Mark Twain National Forest and the Clark National Forest were established within the State of Missouri. Part of the Clark National Forest was later transferred to the Mark Twain National Forest; at the same time, part of the Mark Twain National Forest was transferred to the Clark National Forest. Subsequently, both national forests have been successfully administered as if they were a single national forest. This experience indicates that it is now in the public interest to consolidate these two national forests. NOW, THEREFORE, I, GERALD R. FOR D, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by Section 24 of the Act of March 3, 1891, 26 Stat. 1103, as amended (16 U.S.C. 471), the Act of June 4, 1897, 30 Stat. 34, 36 (16 U.S.C. 473), and by Section 11 of the Act of March 1, 1911, 36 Stat. 963 (16 U.S.C. 521), do hereby proclaim that the Clark National Forest in the State of Missouri (Proclamation No. 2363 of September 11, 1939, as amended), and the 54 Stat. 2657. Mark Twain National Forest in the State of Missouri (Proclamation No. 2362 of September 11, 1939, as amended), are hereby designated and hereafter shall be known 54 Stat. 2655. as the Mark Twain National Forest. I N W I T N E S S WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this seventeenth day of February, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred seventy-six, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundredth. GERALD R.

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National Poison Prevention Week, 1976 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation The life of a child is precious. The loss of even one child is tragic. Yet each year accidental poisonings cause too many of our Nation's children to suffer illness and injury from which they may never recover. As every parent knows, children are by nature inquisitive. They are explorers and experimenters. It is our responsibility not only to teach them the dangers that poisonous substances present, but to provide them with a safe environment. Special packaging required under the provisions of the Poison Prevention Packaging Act of 1970 plays a major role in achieving this aim. Data recently released by the National 15 USC 1471 note. Center for Health Statistics indicate that in the year since aspirin products were

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PROCLAMATION 4417—FEB. 19, 1976 first required to be kept in safety packaging, the number of deaths among children under five from aspirin poisoning declined 48 percent. While these developments are encouraging, they provide no excuse for a relaxation of concern or vigilance. During 1974, over 200,000 accidental ingestions of household substances were reported by poison control centers through out the country. Approximately 130,000 involved children under five years of age. But these reports may represent only a fraction of the actual number of toxic episodes. Medical authorities estimate that each year 600,000 to one million children accidentally swallow substances which may be harmful—or even deadly.

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An American Promise

By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation In this Bicentennial Year, we are commemorating the anniversary dates of many of the great events in American history. An honest reckoning, however, must include a recognition of our national mistakes as well as our national achievements. Learning from our mistakes is not pleasant, but as a great philosopher once admonished, we must do so if we want to avoid repeating them.

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90 STAT. 3079

The tremendous effort by the War Relocation Authority and concerned Americans for the welfare of these Japanese-Americans may add perspective to that story, but it does not erase the setback to fundamental American principles. Fortunately, the Japanese-American community in Hawaii was spared the indignities suffered by those on our mainland. We now know what we should have known then—not only was that evacuation wrong, but Japanese-Americans were and are loyal Americans. On the battlefield and at home, Japanese-Americans—names like Hamada, Mitsumori, Marimoto, Noguchi, Yamasaki, Kido, Munemori and Miyamura—have been and continue to be written in our history for the sacrifices and the contributions they have made to the well-being and security of this, our common Nation. The Executive order that was issued on February 19, 1942, was for the sole purpose of prosecuting the war with the Axis Powers, and ceased to be effective with the end of those hostilities. Because there was no formal statement of its termination, however, there is concern among many Japanese-Americans that there may yet be some life in that obsolete document. I think it appropriate, in this our Bicentennial Year, to remove all doubt on that matter, and to make clear our commitment in the future. NOW, THEREFORE, I, GERALD R. FORD, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim that all the authority conferred by Executive Order No. 9066 terminated upon the issuance of Proclamation No. 2714, which formally 50 USC app. note proclaimed the cessation of the hostilities of World War II on December 31, 1946. P"*^' I call upon the American people to affirm with me this American Promise—that we have learned from the tragedy of that long-ago experience forever to treasure liberty and justice for each individual American, and resolve that this kind of action shall never again be repeated. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this nineteenth day of February in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred seventy-six, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundredth. GERALD R. FORD

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Red Cross Month, 1976 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation For nearly half of our Nation's two hundred years, the American Red Cross has reflected the concerns of the American people by dedicating itself to the ease and prevention of human suffering. In war and in peace, this Good Neighbor has ministered to the anguish of those who are tragically affected by circumstances beyond their control. It has undertaken to prevent distress and has striven to preserve health and safety.

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PROCLAMATION 4419—FEB. 25, 1976 The Red Cross always has been a dependable source of assistance to the Federal Government and other organizations and agencies seeking ways to serve our people. In this, our Bicentennial Year, we salute the American Red Cross for its history of compassionate concern and its continuing pioneer spirit that brings vigor to the unending quest for better ways in which to meet human needs. I n 1976, the American R e d Cross is at the forefront of voluntary citizen action. The services of over one million volunteers have made possible the changes, innovations and adaptations necessary to improve its effectiveness. While many traditional facets of its assistance continue to fulfill a basic requirement, the Red Cross has broadened its efforts beyond direct service to ease suffering. Today, it actively seeks to help eradicate causes of recurrent, but preventable, health, safety and disaster problems. March is traditionally Red Cross Month. I n that time period, more than 1,600 Red Cross chapters will campaign for funds. Other chapters, in partnership with United Way, will be seeking volunteers for their various programs and services. I know that all Americans will show the Red Cross that they too are Good Neighbors. NOW, THEREFORE, I, GERALD R. FOR D, President of the United States of America, and Honorary Chairman of the American National Red Cross, do hereby designate March, 1976, as Red Cross Month. I urge all Americans to give their generous support to the work of their local Red Cross chapters.

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By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation

Try to imagine a world without sunsets, without the smiles of friends, without the comfort of books, or without any of the simple sights we take for granted but which make our lives so much richer. Such a world will become a reality for the fifty thousand Americans who will become blind this year alone. Over a million other Americans will also suffer some form of visual impairment. Yet all too often it is only when these problems occur that we realize how important vision is to almost every aspect of our daily existence. Americans have access to the most advanced facilities for the care of vision available in the world. This has been made possible through sustained research by dedicated professionals, supported in large measure by private organizations as well as the Federal Government, through the National Eye Institute. Nevertheless, whether

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90 STAT. 3081

out of vanity or unfamiliarity with the elementary principles of proper vision care, millions of Americans continue to neglect their eyesight. To remind all Americans of the importance of good vision to themselves and the Nation, and to encourage them to learn and practice the fundamentals of eye safety— including the need for regular professional examination—the Congress, by joint resolution (36 U.S.C. 196a),^ has requested the President to issue annually a proclamation designating the first week in March as Save Your Vision Week. NOW, THEREFORE, I, GERALD R. FOR D, President of the United States of America, do hereby designate the week beginning March 7, 1976, as Save Your Vision Week. I urge all Americans to mark this occasion by learning and practicing the safety measures appropriate for good eyesight. I call upon optometrists, ophthalmologists, and opticians, the communications media, and educators to join in public activities and programs to improve and protect the vision of Americans of all ages. I N W I T N E S S WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-fifth day of February in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred seventy-six, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundredth. GERALD R.

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Liberty is the hallmark of the American experience—liberty from the tyranny of foreign domination and liberty from tyranny at home. To ensure our domestic liberty, based on our faith that all men are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights, the Constitution of the United States of America guarantees certain rights and privileges to every citizen. Among those are: freedom of speech, freedom of the press, freedom of religion, the right to assemble and petition, and the right to due process of law. Throughout our history, the preservation of those individual rights has been dependent upon our dedication to the rule of law. To encourage the cultivation of that respect for law which is so vital to the spirit of democracy, the Congress, by Joint Resolution approved April 7, 1961 (75 Stat. 43, 36 U.S.C. 164), has requested the President to issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the United States to celebrate the first day of May as Law Day, U.S.A. NOW, THEREFORE, I, GERALD R. FOR D, President of the United States of America, invite the American people to celebrate Saturday, May 1, 1976, as Law Day, U.S.A., and to mark its observance with programs and ceremonies as befits our great heritage of 200 years of liberty and law. I urge clergymen of all faiths to bring to public attention through sermons and suitable programs the moral and ethical dimensions of the law.

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PROCLAMATION 4421—MAR. 8, 1976 I urge also that schools, civic and service organizations, public bodies, libraries, the courts, the legal profession and the communications media participate in the observance of Law Day. And I call upon all public officials to display the flag of the United States on all government buildings on that day. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this first day of March, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred seventy-six, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundredth. GERALD R. FORD

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National Farm Safety Week, 1976 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation

As we celebrate our Bicentennial Year, we reflect upon those factors which have propelled us from a virtual wilderness to our present position of world leadership. Beyond question, the achievements of our agricultural community are among the most important of these factors. Dedicated farmers and ranchers, in partnership with the scientific, technical, and business communities, have pushed agricultural efficiency and productivity to unparalleled heights. As a result, little more than four percent of our labor force is able to produce enough to make us the best-fed nation and to provide sustenance to countless millions around the world. But it is not enough to honor our past. To meet the challenges of the future with confidence, we must be assured of an unfailing flow of agricultural products. The ability of agriculture to fulfill these needs depends not only on sophisticated technology, but also upon the removal of impediments to production. We must not relax our concern about the fact that accidents are a major drain upon the human and economic resources of our agricultural community. Although the death rate from accidents in agriculture is declining, we must continue to press for the elimination of every preventable mishap that diminishes the strength and productivity of our farmers and ranchers. NOW, THEREFORE, I, GERALD R. FORD, President of the United States of i\merica, do hereby designate the week of July 25, 1976 through July 31, 1976, as National Farm Safety Week. I urge all who live and work on the Nation's farms and ranches to make safety an integral part of all daily activities on the job and at play, at home and on the highway. I also urge those who work with and serve agricultural producers to make a special commitment during our two-hundredth birthday year to the task of helping to make rural America a truly safe place in which to live and work. I call upon all Americans to remember that we are blessed with a strong and viable agriculture, and that we must also keep it safe for ourselves and future generations.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this eighth day of March, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred seventy-six, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundredth. GERALD R. FORD

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National Day of Prayer, 1976

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Import Limitation on Dry Milk Mixtures

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Import quota limitations have been imposed on certain dairy products, including dried milk, pursuant to the provisions of Section 22 of the Agricultural Adjustment Act, as amended (7 U.S.C. 624). Those limitations are set forth in Part 3 of the Appendix to the Tariff Schedules of the United States, which schedules are hereinafter referred to as TSUS, under items 950.01, 950.02, and 950.03, and relate to products classified for tariff purposes under items 115.45, 115.50, 115.55, 115.60, and 118.05ofSchedulelof the TSUS. The Secretary of Agriculture has advised me that he has reason to believe that dry milk, containing not more than 5.5 percent butterfat by weight, mixed with other ingredients, and thus classified for tariff purposes under items of the TSUS other than the items referenced above, are being, and are practically certain to be, imported under such conditions and in such quantities as to render or tend to render ineffective, or materially interfere with, the price support program now conducted by the Department of Agriculture for milk, or to reduce substantially the amount of products processed in the United States from domestic milk. I agree that there is reason for such belief by the Secretary of Agriculture, and, therefore, have requested the United States International Trade Commission to make an immediate investigation with respect to this matter, pursuant to said Section 22.

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(a) Such dry milk mixtures are being imported, or are practically certain to be imported, into the United States under such conditions and in such quantities as to render or tend to render ineffective, or materially interfere with, the price support program now conducted by the Department of Agriculture for milk, or to reduce substantially the amount of products processed in the United States from domestic milk; (b) a condition exists which requires the immediate imposition of the import limitations hereinafter set forth, without awaiting the recommendations of the United States International Trade Commission with respject to such action; (c) there is no representative period, within the meaning of the first proviso to subsection (b) of the said Section 22, for imports of the said dry milk mixtures; and

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(d) the imposition of the import limitation hereinafter proclaimed is necessary in order that the entry, or withdrawal from warehouse, for consumption of such dry milk mixtures will not render or tend to render ineffective, or materially interfere with, the price support program now conducted by the Department of Agriculture for milk, or reduce substantially the amount of products processed in the United States from domestic milk.

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NOW, THEREFORE, I, GERALD R. FOR D, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by Section 22 of the Agricultural Adjustment Act, as amended, do hereby proclaim that Part 3 of the Appendix to 7 USC 601 note, the T S U S is amended by adding after item 950.18 the following: 19 USC 1202. " 950.19

Quota Articles Quantity Dried milk (described in items 115.45, 115.50, 115.55, and 118.05) which None contains not over 5.5 percent by weight of butterfat and which is mixed with other ingredients, including but not limited to sugar, if such mixtures are capable of being further processed or mixed with similar or other ingredients and are not prepared for marketing to the retail consumers in the identical form and package in which imported; all the foregoing mixtures wherever classified under the Tariff Schedules of the United States. ".

Pending Presidential action upon receipt of the report and recommendations of the United States International Trade Commission with respect thereto, the limitation established by item 950.19 shall be applicable to articles entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption on and after the effective date of this proclamation. Articles which were exported to the United States on a through bill of lading or which were in a bonded warehouse, but not entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption prior to the date of publication of this proclamation, shall not be denied entry under the import limitation herein proclaimed. This proclamation shall be effective on the second day following the day it is published in the FEDERAL REGISTER.^

I N W I T N E S S WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-sixth day of March, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred seventy-six, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundredth. GERALD R.

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Cancer Control Month, 1976 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation The National Cancer Program, representing bath Federal agencies and nonFederal organizations, is the most massive undertaking of its kind.

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Through the Program, established by the National Cancer Act of 1971, and given new vitality by the amendments of 1974, we are continuing to explore the causes and eventual control of cancer. Cancers are being detected earlier, making them more amenable to diagnosis and treatment. Surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy are making further inroads on cancer and immunotherapy shows bright promise of joining them as a means of treatment. Research findings on the disease are now reaching the practicing physician faster than ever before. Although we can take pride in these accomplishments, current cancer statistics remind us that we cannot be apathetic. It is estimated that 675,000 new cases of cancer will be diagnosed in our country in 1976. That means about 370,000 people will die of the disease. Only through relentless, aggressive support of cancer research and control can we eventually reduce these figures to an absolute minimum. In order to give continuing emphasis to the cancer problem, the Congress, by a joint resolution of March 28, 1938 (52 Stat. 148, 36 U.S.C. 150), requested the President to issue annually a proclamation designating the month of April as Cancer Control Month. NOW, THEREFORE, I, GERALD R. FOR D, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim the month of April, 1976, as Cancer Control Month, and I invite the Governors of the several States and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Mayor of the District of Columbia, and the appropriate officials of all other areas under the United States flag to issue similar proclamations. I also ask the medical and health professions, the communications media, and all other interested persons and groups to unite during this appointed time in public reaffirmation of our Nation's abiding commitment to cancer control. I N W I T N E S S WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-ninth day of March, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred seventy-six, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundredth. GERALD R.

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90 STAT. 3087

migration of our population from farm to city during the first half of this century. In the last decade this migration came to a halt and to some extent was reversed. From 1970-1973, the growth rate for rural areas actually exceeded the growth rate for metropolitan areas, thus compounding the problem. The Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare has designated 1,400 counties and regions as critical health manpower shortage areas where there are too few doctors, dentists, nurses and other health professionals to properly serve the population. Most of these are in rural areas. Let me affirm, in our Nation's Bicentennial year—which celebrates to such a great extent the positive values of our rural heritage—that we shall make a major commitment to the improvement of health care in our rural communities. I call upon all our people, rural and urban alike, to support the goal of improving the quality of rural life through better health. NOW, THEREFORE, I, GERALD R. FOR D, President of the United States of America, to draw attention to these facts and to encourage solutions to the health problems of rural America, do hereby designate the week beginning April 4, 1976, as National Rural Health Week. I N W I T N E S S WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this second day of April, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and seventy-six, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundredth. GERALD R.

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Older Americans Month, 1976 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Among our Nation's most precious natural resources are the collective wisdom, experience and abilities of our older citizens. In recent years we have become more aware of the impKytant contributions older Americans have made in the past and in the tremendous potential they hold for the future. We are increasing our efforts to ensure that they have the opportunity for independent living through security of income, maintenance of health and continued useful involvement in the life of our Nation. America's older citizens have earned the gratitude and respect of our society, as well as our recognition of their worth and dignity. In this spirit, the Federal Council on Aging has prepared the Bicentennial Charter for Older Americans expressing their rights and obligations. The job market and the area of volunteer services provide some of the best opportunities to draw on the strengths and talents of older Americans. Unfortunately, older, and even middle-aged workers, are too often the victims of myth and prejudice

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PROCLAMATION 4427—APR. 8, 1976 regarding their capabilities. O u r society needs the know-how, experience, judgment and eagerness to serve that these citizens bring to the job. NOW, THEREFORE, I, GERALD R. FOR D, President of the United States of America, do hereby designate the month of May, 1976, as Older Americans Month. I urge all State and Area Agencies on Aging and other private and public organizations that are related to the field of aging to observe this month by arranging public forums where the Bicentennial Charter for Older Americans will be discussed and recommendations developed for implementation. I urge all organizations concerned with employment to observe this month with ceremonies and programs designed to increase employment opportunities for older workers. I urge all organizations engaged in the delivery of services to persons in need to observe this month by increased emphasis on efforts to recruit, train and place older volunteers. And I urge all Americans to observe this month by focusing on the achievements of older persons and supporting programs to make the last days of life the best days for increasing numbers of our older Americans. I N W I T N E S S WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this fifth day of April, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred seventy-six, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundredth. GERALD R.

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EDITORIAL NOTE: The President's remarks of Apr. 5, 1976, on signing Proclamation 4426, are printed in the Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents (vol. 12, p. 575).

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World Trade Week, 1976 By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation When our Nation's founders met two hundred years ago in Philadelphia to declare our independence, they categorized in unambiguous terms the reasons that compelled them to embark upon such a momentous and irrevocable course. "Cutting off our Trade with all Parts of the World" was high on the list of grievances. The patriots who declared independence in 1776 set the United States on the path to leadership in the interdependent world of 1976. Their action enabled us, over a period of two centuries, to construct a firm foundation of commercial alliances with nations around the globe. Last year our two-way trade with other nations amounted to $204 billion, with a record trade surplus of more than $11 billion. America's performance in the world marketplace is a true measure of the quality of American products, the extent of American ingenuity, and the dedication of American labor and industry to international commerce. Trade has been indispensable to our economic growth, to the greater well-being of our citizens, and to peaceful

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progress in our relationships abroad. It remains indispensable as we look to the new horizons of our third century. NOW, THEREFORE, I, GERALD R. FOR D, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim the week beginning May 16, 1976, as World Trade Week. I call upon all Americans to join with business, labor, agricultural, educational, professional and civic groups, and public officials at all levels of Government, in observing World Trade Week with appropriate activities and ceremonies. I N W I T N E S S WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this eighth day of April, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred seventy-six, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundredth. GERALD R.

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Pan American Day and Pan American Week, 1976

By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Eighty-six years ago the International Union of the American Republics, the predecessor of today's Organization of American States, was founded. During the long history of this distinguished international body—the oldest of the world's regional organizations—it has made important contributions to the preservation of peace and the promotion of social and economic welfare in our hemisphere. The purposes of the OAS remain the same, but conditions in the world are changing and new adaptations are required. Last year the nations of the hemisphere agreed on an updating and strengthening of the Inter-American Treaty of Reciprocal Assistance. The United States strongly supports the common effort presently underway to modernize and revitalize the Organization of American States, the key organ of the Inter-American System. We hope this important effort will be crowned by success and that it will continue to serve as an example of international cooperation. NOW, THEREFORE, I, GERALD R. FOR D, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim Wednesday, April 14, 1976, as Pan American Day, and the week beginning April 11 and ending April 17 as Pan American Week, and I call upon the Governors of the fifty States, the Governor of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and appropriate officials of all other areas under the flag of the United States to issue similar proclamations. I N W I T N E S S WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this ninth day of April, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred seventy-six, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundredth. GERALD R.

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Small Business Week, 1976 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Small businesses are the cornerstone of the American economy. They stand as a symbol of American character and spirit. The traits of individual initiative, self-reliance and creativity we prize so highly, as exemplified by our small business men and women, have always been the indispensable characteristics of a free and dynamic people. Small businesses, seeking new opportunities, have provided us with a vast array of goods and services that enable us to enjoy a standard of living unequalled in the world. The nearly ten million small businesses throughout the United States provide fifty-eight percent of our business employment and a livelihood for millions of Americans. More important, small business continues to provide the avenue by which so many have made the American dream of a better life for themselves and their families a reality. NOW, THEREFORE, I, GERALD R. FOR D, President of the United States of America, do hereby designate the week beginning May 9, 1976, as Small Business Week, and I ask all Americans to join me in support of an expanding small business community. I N W I T N E S S WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirteenth day of April, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred seventy-six, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundredth. .

Proclamation 4430

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Thomas Jefferson Day, 1976 .'

By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation

Two hundred years ago the people of our new land struggled to secure for themselves, and for us, freedom from the rule of a distant government. Among the greatest of that inspired group of patriots was Thomas Jefferson. Author of the Declaration of Independence, first Secretary of State of the new Republic and our third President, his achievements cover the vast range of public service—as lawyer, member of the Virginia House of Delegates, Governor, Minister to France, Vice President, scholar, scientist, architect and founder of the University of Virginia.

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90 STAT. 3091

Today, less than one hundred days before the 200th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, we observe the birthday of Thomas Jefferson, a giant in history who yet today excites scholars, inspires political leaders and continues to grace our history as its most articulate champion of individual freedom. Pursuant to Proclamation No. 2276 of March 21, 1938, our Nation has formally 52 Stat. 1537. celebrated the 13th of April in honor of the birthday, in 1743 of this great man. In our Bicentennial Year, it is fitting that we celebrate this day in a special way, as the Congress has requested (H.J. Res. 670). ^n'e, p. 328. NOW, THEREFORE, I, GERALD R. FOR D, President of the United States of America, do hereby request the observance of Tuesday, April 13, 1976, as Thomas Jefferson Day. I ask all Americans, in their homes, their schools, and their places of work, to reflect on the life and times of Thomas Jefferson. I urge every American to reflect on the meaning and purpose of the Declaration of Independence and the many other works of Thomas Jefferson and to participate in other appropriate ceremonies and activities. I N W I T N E S S WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirteenth day of April, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and seventy-six, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundredth. GERALD R.

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EDITORIAL NOTE: The President's remarks of Apr. 13, 1976, on the commemoration of Thomas Jefferson's birth, are printed in the Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents (vol. 12, p. 646).

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Loyalty Day, 1976

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The idea that a free people—dedicated to the rule of law, freedom of expression, and equality—have the inherent right, ability, and duty to govern themselves, is one that compels our devotion and dedication. Such allegiance, grounded in a "solemn sense of God's superintending Providence," is the bulwark upon which this Nation was built and has endured for two hundred years. Recognizing the need for "a special day for the reaffirmation of loyalty to the United States of America and for the recognition of the heritage of American freedom", the Congress, by a joint resolution approved July 18, 1958 (72 Stat. 369, 36 U.S.C. 162), designated May 1 of each year as Loyalty Day. I n our Bicentennial Year, it is especially fitting that we dramatize in a positive way the principles of freedom which have guided us through two centuries.

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I call upon appropriate officials of the Government to display the flag of the United States on all Ciovernment buildings on that day in testimony of our loyalty to this Nation. I N W I T N E S S WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this fourteenth day of April, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred seventy-six, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundredth. GERALD R.

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National Maritime Day, 1976

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American merchant marine has served leadership, the United States continues shipbuilding, and the vast flow of trade economic development and security.

To promote public awareness of our maritime heritage, the Congress, in 1933 (48 Stat. 73, 36 U.S.C. 145) designated the anniversary of the first transatlantic voyage by a steamship, the SS SAVANNAH, on May 22, 1819, as National Maritime Day, and requested the President to issue a proclamation annually in observance of that day. NOW, THEREFORE, I, GERALD R. FOR D, President of the United States of America, do hereby urge the people of the United States to honor our American merchant marine on May 22, 1976, by displaying the flag of the United States at their homes and other suitable places, and I request that all ships sailing under the American flag dress ship on that day. I N WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this fourteenth day of April, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred seventy-six, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundredth. GERALD R.

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National Defense Transportation Day and National Transportation Week, 1976 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation The economic prosperity of the United States and the maintenance of our national defense depend in large measure on our ability to move goods and people. The Nation's transportation network is one of our greatest physical assets. We have more than 25,000 miles of inland waterways, 200,000 miles of railroad, four million miles of streets and highways, and 12,500 airports. As we look to the future, our transportation systems must meet the changing needs and demands of our society. We need to continue the decentralization of authority and increase the flexibility needed by State and local governments to meet their transportation problems. The Federal government must establish economic and regulatory policies which will promote increased efficiency and healthy competition, foster new technologies and energy conservation, and provide lower cost service to the consumer and shipper. In recognition of the importance of our transportation system, the Conerress has requested the President to proclaim annually the third Friday in May as National Defense Transportation Day, and the week in which that Friday falls as National Transportation Week (71 Stat. 30; 36 U.S.C. 160; 76 Stat. 69; 36 U.S.C. 166). NOW, THEREFORE, I, GERALD R. FOR D, President of the United States of America, do hereby designate Friday, May 21, 1976, as National Defense Transportation Day, and the week beginning May 16, 1976, as National Transportation Week. I urge the Governors of our States and other appropriate officials, organizations concerned with transportation, and the people of the United States to join with the Department of Transportation in observing this week. I N W I T N E S S WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this fifteenth day of April, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred seventy-six, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundredth. GERALD R. FORD

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April 20, 1976 National Safe Boating Weel<, 1976

By the President of the United States of America • A Proclamation Each year, more Americans discover the pleasures of boating. The nation's rivers, lakes and coastal waterways provide an ideal setting for family recreation and wellearned moments of leisure. As the popularity of boating grows, so does the need to emphasize safety in boating activities. W e must recognize a mutual responsibility for our safety and the safety of others so that enjoyment of our country's natural and man-made resources does not have to be marred by tragedy. In light of the growth in recreational boating, and our need for safe waterways, the Congress, by joint resolution approved June 4, 1958 (72 Stat. 179, 36 U.S.C. 161), requested the President to proclaim annually the week which includes July 4 as National Safe Boating Week. NOW, THEREFORE, I, GERALD R. FOR D, President of the United States of America, do hereby designate the week beginning July 4, 1976, as National Safe Boating Week. I urge all who take part in boating activities on American waterways to acquire a basic knowledge of boating safety. This information is readily available through numerous safe boating courses offered by organizations such as the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary, the United States Power Squadrons, the American Red Cross and the various State agencies. I urge all organizations offering boating safety instruction to increase their efforts to encourage safe boating. I also invite the Governors of the States, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Guam and American Samoa, and the Mayor of the District of Columbia to provide for the observance of this week. I N W I T N E S S WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twentieth day of April, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred seventy-six, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundredth. GERALD R. FORD

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Extension and Modification of Certain Increased Rates of Diity on Ceramic Tableware

By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation 1. Pursuant to the authority vested in him by the Constitution and the statutes, including section 350(a)(1)(B) of the TarifT Act of 1930, as amended (19 U.S.G. 1 3 5 1 (a)(1)(B)); and sections 2 0 1 (a)(2), 302(a)(2) and (3), and 351 (a) of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 (19 U.S.C. 1821 (a)(2), 19 U.S.C. 1902(a)(2) and 19 U.S.C. 1902(a)(3), and 19 U.S.C. 1981 (a)); and in accordance with Article X IX of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (61 Stat. (pt. 5) A58; 8 U S T (pt. 2) 1786) (hereinafter referred to as "the G A T T "), the President, by Proclamation No. 4125 of April 22, 1972 (86 Stat. 1624), proclaimed, effective on and after May 1, 1972, and until the close of business April 30, 1976, or until the President otherwise earlier proclaimed, increased duties on imports of certain types of ceramic tableware defined in items 923.01 through 923.15, inclusive, in Subpart A of Part 2 of the Appendix to the Tariff Schedules of the United States (hereinafter referred to as "the T S U S "); 2. Having taken into account advice received from the International Trade Commission on March 31, 1976, pursuant to section 203(i) of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2253(i)) (hereinafter referred to as "the Trade Act "), and the considerations described in section 202(c) of the Trade Act (19 U.S.C. 2 2 5 2 (c)), I have determined, pursuant to section 2 0 3 (h)(3) of the Trade Act (19 U.S.C. 2253(h)(3)), that it is in the national interest to extend and modify in stages, as hereinafter proclaimed, the increased rates of duty currently in effect on imports of some of the articles of ceramic tableware now provided for in items 923.01, 923.07, 923.13, and 923.15 of the T S U S. NOW, THEREFORE, I, GERALD R. FOR D, President of the United States of America, acting under the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the statutes, including section 2 0 3 (h)(3) of the Trade Act, and in accordance with Article X IX of the G A T T, do proclaim that— (1) The modified tariff concessions on ceramic tableware provided for in items 533.28, 533.38, 533.73, and 533.75 in Part 1 of Schedule X X to the G A T T are further modified as set forth in the annex to this proclamation and in paragraph 3 hereof; 19 USC 1202.

(2) I n Subpart A of Part 2 of the Appendix to the T S U S, headnote 1 thereof and the provisions of items 923.01 through 923.15, inclusive, are modified as set forth in the annex to this proclamation and in paragraph 3 hereof; (3) The rates of duty in column numbered 1 of the annex hereto for articles provided for in items 923.01, 923.07, 923.13 and 923.15 are modified to read as follows:

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