Box 47

Correspondence, reports, and copies of legislation concerning legislation to aid and revive the United States fishing industry.

Correspondence, reports, and hearings concerning legislation and issues brought before the House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries.

Correspondence and reports concerning legislation to provide for pilotage requirements for the navigation of vessels on the Great Lakes.

Correspondence, reports, and copies of legislation concerning increased benefits for Lighthouse Service employees.

Correspondence and reports concerning legislation (H. R. 499) to establish and maintain the United States Maritime Service as a uniformed service.

Correspondence, reports, and copies of legislation concerning the Panama Canal including benefits for United States civilians employed in its construction and the management of the canal.

Correspondence, reports and copies of legislation concerning the regulation of Federal programs involving the use of pesticides and other chemicals in an effort to protect wildlife.

Correspondence from the Propeller Club of the United States lobbying for Representative Rivers' support as part of his service on the House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries.

Correspondence concerning legislation (H. R. 6740) to provide for limitation of liability for vessel owners in suits by third parties based upon the warranty of seaworthiness. The legislation was intended to correct the effects of a decision of the Supreme Court which encouraged injured longshoremen to forsake the benefits of Workmen's Compensation and instead, on the grounds of a breach of the warranty of seaworthiness, sue vessel owners who implead stevedoring companies.

Statements, hearings, and reports concerning legislation to permit the operation of steamship conferences utilizing dual rate and contract/noncontract systems.