Proclamation 4423.
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90 STAT. 3084 Proclamation 4423 · March 26, 1976 Import Limitation on Dry Milk Mixtures By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation 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 [19 USC 1202](/us/usc/t19/s1202).118.05 of Schedule 1 of 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. The Secretary of Agriculture has also determined and reported to me with regard to such dry milk mixtures that a condition exists which requires emergency treatment and that the import restrictions hereinafter proclaimed should be imposed immediately without awaiting the recommendations of the United States International Trade Commission.
On the basis of the information submitted to me, I find and declare that:
(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 respect 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 90 STAT. 3085
(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. NOW, THEREFORE, I, GERALD R. FORD, 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](/us/usc/t7/s601).[19 USC 1202](/us/usc/t19/s1202). the TSUS is amended by adding after item 950.18 the following: “ *Articles* *Quota Quantity *None 950.19 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.11 The effective date of Proclamation 4423 is March 31, 1976. IN WITNESS 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. Ford 4424 March 29, 1976 Cancer Control Month, 1976 Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 4424 · March 29, 1976 Cancer Control Month, 1976 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation The National Cancer Program, representing both Federal agencies and non-Federal organizations, is the most massive undertaking of its kind. 90 STAT. 3086 [42 USC 286a note](/us/usc/t42/s286a).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. FORD, 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. IN WITNESS 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. Ford 4425 April 2, 1976 National Rural Health Week, 1976 Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 4425 · April 2, 1976 National Rural Health Week, 1976 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation There is a serious and growing disparity between the health of the 56 million Americans who live in rural America and that of the general population. Physician and dentist shortages are more acute in rural America, emergency medical services are less available, occupational injury and accident rates are far higher and comprehensive health and public health services are less available. For far too long rural health problems have been ignored. Rural health care was lost sight of in the general breakdown of all rural services resulting from the great 90 STAT. 3087migration 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. FORD, 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. IN WITNESS 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. Ford 4426 April 5, 1976 Older Americans Month, 1976 Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 4426 · April 5, 1976 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 important 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 90 STAT. 3088regarding their capabilities. Our society needs the know-how, experience, judgment and eagerness to serve that these citizens bring to the job. NOW, THEREFORE, I, GERALD R. FORD, 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 ah 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. IN WITNESS 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. Ford 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). 4427 April 8, 1976 World Trade Week, 1976 Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 4427 · April 8, 1976 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 90 STAT. 3089progress in our relationships abroad. It remains indispensable as we look to the new horizons of our third century. NOW, THEREFORE, I, GERALD R. FORD, 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. IN WITNESS 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. Ford 4428 April 9, 1976 Pan American Day and Pan American Week, 1976 Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 4428 · April 9, 1976 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. FORD, 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. TN WITNESS 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. Ford 4429 April 13, 1976 Small Business Week, 1976 Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation
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