study to work out matters of detail, the affected agencies must begin that work without delay. In this work, as well as in any other aspect of the Commission's recommendations, the Federal Government is prepared to extend full cooperation and assistance. Many of the Commission's recommendations require legislative action or additional appropriations. These will be presented to the Congress as soon as possible, and I am confident that they will receive prompt consideration. I am also hopeful that all of the agencies which have a responsibility in the enforcement and administration of our criminal law will give immediate attention to the recommendations for improvements in their practices and procedures. I will expect periodic reports on progress. I commend the report, too, to the citizens of Washington. Crime cannot be conquered, in this or any other city, unless citizens are willing to help. An understanding of the nature of the problems and the directions of effective citizen action will permit a mobilization of action by citizens and the private groups and agencies which they direct, to work together to meet the chal lenge, and the opportunity, which the report presents. The Commission concludes that many of its recommendations, if implemented promptly, should produce visible short-term results. These must have priority attention. But no one should believe that the scourge of criminal activity will vanish quickly or easily. The report makes it clear that there are no panaceas, no cheap or easy shortcuts. The roots of crime, as the Commission emphasizes, cannot be separated from inadequate education and housing, unemployment, and all the other social and economic ills which the District must also continue to fight. I wish to express my gratitude to the members of the Commission, who have generously contributed their time and talents for many months. They have my thanks, and the thanks of this community. NOTE: The “Report of the President's Commission on Crime in the District of Columbia" (Government Printing Office, 1041 pp.; appendix 777 pp.) was transmitted to the President on December 15. For the President's statement in response to the Commission's interim report on the Metropolitan Police Department, sec Item 354. The Commission was established by Executive Order 11234 of July 16, 1965 (see 1965 volume, this series, Book II, Items 366 and 381). Appendix A—White House Releases Note: Includes releases covering matters with which the President was closely concerned, except announcements of personnel appointments and lists of public and private laws. Releases relating to Proclamations and Executive orders have not been included. These documents are separately listed in Appendix B. January 4 Text of response of Pope Paul VI to the Presi dent's message on U.S. peace efforts 5 Ambassador Goldberg's letter to the Secretary General of the United Nations on U.S. efforts for peace in Vietnam 5 Letter to Richard Maguire following his resigna tion as treasurer of the Democratic National Committee 6 The President's telegram to Admiral Nimnitz on hearing of his illness 6 The President's telegram greeting Carl Sand burg on his 88th birthday 7 Announcement of 1965 report of the President's Committee for Traffic Safety 7 Statement by the President upon announcing the appointment of members of the Advisory Council on Insured Loans to Students 10 Statement by the President upon anouncing the appointment of Dr. James L. Goddard as Commissioner of Food and Drugs 10 Statement by the President on the death of Prime Minister Shastri of India 12 Annual message to the Congress on the State of the Union (2 releases] 13 Remarks upon accepting an award from the American Football Coaches Association 13 Advance text of remarks upon announcing ap pointment of Robert Weaver as Secretary, HUD 14 Message to the Congress transmitting first annual report on the operation of the International Coffee Agreement 15 Letter to the Postmaster General approving For list of Press Conferences, see subject index under “News conferences." In many instances the White House issued advance releases of addresses or remarks which differ from the text as delivered. These have been noted in brackets, thus: [2 releases). January services 17 Message to the Congress transmitting annual report on the foreign assistance program, fiscal year 1965 17 Remarks upon announcing appointments in the Peace Corps and in the Department of Housing and Urban Development 18 Remarks at the swearing in of Robert C. Weaver and Robert C. Wood as Secretary and Under Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (2 releases] 18 Special message to the Congress recommending approval of U.S. participation as a member nation in the Asian Development Bank 18 Letter to the Secretary of the Treasury on the need for higher interest rates on U.S. savings bonds 18 Message to the delegates to the fourth meeting of the Inter-American Cultural Council 19 Letter to the Chairman, House Committee on Ways and Means, urging prompt action on pend ing tax proposals 19 Letter to the Speaker transmitting proposed sup plemental appropriations in support of operations in Southeast Asia recommendations for improving postal services 19 Remarks at a ceremony marking 1966 as the "Year of the Bible" (2 releases] 19 Remarks on the proposed supplemental appro priations in support of operations in Southeast Asia 19 Remarks upon presenting the Presidential Unit Citation to the 38th Air Rescue Squadron, USAF (2 releases] 3 Announcement of report to the President by the National Commission on Technology, Automation, and Economic Progress 27 Remarks at the signing of the Economic Report for 1966 27 Annual message to the Congress: The Economic Report of the President 3 Remarks upon presenting the Heart-of-the-Year Award to Representative John E. Fogarty 28 Remarks to students participating in the United States Senate youth program 3 Message of congratulations following the land ing on the moon of the U.S.S.R.'s Luna 9 28 Reply to a letter from a group of Senators relating to the situation in Vietnam 4 Remarks at the swearing in of Roger Wilkins as Director, Community Relations Service 14 Letter to the Speaker requesting supplemental appropriations for the National Teacher Corps, the rent supplement program, and the Selective Service System 14 Letter accepting resignation of Norbert Schlei as Assistant Attorney General 14 Message to the Congress transmitting first annual 18 Message to the Congress transmitting the Na tional Science Foundation's annual report on weather modification 20 Statement by the President on the death of Ad miral of the Fleet Chester W. Nimitz 21 Memorandum on Brotherhood Week 21 Announcement of supplemental appropriations request, miscellaneous programs 23 Special message to the Congress proposing meas ures to preserve America's natural heritage 1469 report of the National Capital Transportation Agency 74-767-67_Vol. II-54 February 23 Message to the economic symposium commem orating the 20th anniversary of the Employment Act of 1946 23 Letter to the Administrator, National Capital Transportation Agency 23 Remarks of welcome to the Vice President fol lowing his mission to Asia [2 releases ] 23 Remarks in New York City upon receiving the National Freedom Award (2 releases ] 24 Statement by the President at the presentation of the Medal of Honor (posthumous) to Staff Sgt. Larry S. Pierce 24 Announcement of presentation of Medal of Honor (posthumous) to Staff Sgt. Larry S. Pierce February Red Cross campaign 28 Letter to Judge Warren L. Jones upon his retire ment from active service March Corps at the swearing in of Jack Hood Vaughn as Director (2 releases] i Message to the Congress transmitting annual report on U.S. participation in the United Nations i Special message to the Congress on domestic health and education i Remarks to principal field officers of the Internal Revenue Service 24 Memorandum urging support of the Red Cross campaign 1 Memorandum from the Secretary of Commerce on the Nationwide Natural Disaster Warning System 25 Memorandum for the President relating to the organization of the Department of Housing and Urban Development 2 Remarks at the swearing in of Lee C. White as Chairman, Federal Power Commission 25 Announcement of national finalists in competi tion for selection as White House Fellows 2 Special message to the Congress on transporta tion 26 Announcement of Presidential factfinding mis sion to Germany to study environmental pollution 2 Citation accompanying the National Security Medal presented to Frank Byron Rowlett 26 Announcement of formation of council to pre pare for White House Conference "To Fulfill These Rights" 3 Remarks upon signing the “Cold War GI Bill" (Veterans' Readjustment Benefits Act of 1966) 3 Remarks at the swearing in of the Chairman and members of the National Council on the Humanities 26 Report from Chairman, Civil Service Commis sion, on steps taken to improve Government services to the public 3 Memorandum on the processing of Federal employees' claims for workmen's compensation benefits 26 Announcement of disaster relief funds for Texas 28 Remarks at the sixth annual Federal Woman's Award ceremony [2 releases ] 3 Excerpts from the President's annual report to the Congress on the communications satellite program 28 Letter to the President of the Senate and to the Speaker of the House proposing establishment of a National Visitor Center in the Nation's Capital 3 Message to the Congress transmitting annual report on the communications satellite program 28 Special message to the Congress transmitting Reorganization Plan 2 of 1966: Water Pollution Control 3 Memorandum announcing revised guidelines governing development by the Government of products or services for its own use 28 Letter to Judge Leo F. Rayficl upon his retire ment from active service 4 White House statement announcing new pro cedures for the control of overseas activities of Federal agencies 28 Letter to Judge Luther W. Youngdahl upon his retirement from active service 5 Memorandum establishing a task force on sum. mer domestic programs |