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90 STAT. 3096 Proclamation 4436 · April 30, 1976 Extension and Modification of Certain Increased Rates of Duty 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 Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (19 U.S.C. 1351

(B)); and sections 201(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 XIX of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (61 Stat, (pt, 5) A58; 8 UST (pt, 2) 1786) (hereinafter referred to as “the GATT”), 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 TSUS”) ; 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. 2252(c)), I have determined, pursuant to section 203(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 TSUS. NOW, THEREFORE, I, GERALD R. FORD, President of the United States of America, acting under the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the statutes, including section 203(h)(3) of the Trade Act, and in accordance with Article XIX of the GATT, do proclaim that—

(1)The modified tariff concessions on ceramic table ware provided for in items 533.28, 533.38, 533.73, and 533.75 in Part I of Schedule XX to the GATT are further modified as set forth in the annex to this proclamation and in paragraph 3 hereof;

(2)[19 USC 1202](/us/usc/t19/s1202). In Subpart A of Part 2 of the Appendix to the TSUS, 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: 90 STAT. 3097 Item Rate of duty effective on and after— May 1, 1976 May 1, 1977 May 1, 1978 923. 01 10¢ per dozen pieces + 21% ad val. 8.5¢ per dozen pieces + 17.5% ad val. 7¢ per dozen pieces + 14% ad val. 923. 07 10¢ per dozen pieces + 21% ad val. 8.5¢ per dozen pieces + 17.5% ad val. 7¢ per dozen pieces + 14% ad val. 923. 13 10¢ per dozen pieces + 48% ad val. 8.5¢ per dozen pieces + 39.5% ad val. 7¢ per dozen pieces + 31 % ad val. 923. 15 10¢ per dozen pieces + 55% ad val. 8.5¢ per dozen pieces + 47% ad val. 7¢ per dozen pieces + 38.5% ad val.

(4)The modifications of Part I of Schedule XX to the GATT and of the Appendix to the TSUS made by paragraphs (1), (2),

(3)and the Appendix hereto, shall be effective as to articles entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption on and after May 1, 1976, and before the close of business April 30, 1979. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 30th 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 Annex Item Articles Rates of duty 1 2 *Subpart A headnote:* 1. This subpart contains the temporary modifications of the provisions of the tariff schedules proclaimed by the President pursuant to the procedures prescribed in sections 301 and 351 or 352 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, and sections 201, 202, 203, and 406 of the Trade Act of 1974. ———— Articles chiefly used for preparing, serving, or storing food or beverages, or food or beverage ingredients: Of fine-grained earthenware or of fine-grained stoneware : Available in specified sets: 923. 01 In any pattern for which the aggregate value of the articles listed in headnote 2(b) of subpart C, part 2 of schedule 5 is over $12 but not over $22 (provided for in item 533.28). 10¢ per doz. pcs. + 21% ad val. No change. 923 07 Cups valued over $1.70 but not over $3.10 per dozen; saucers valued over $0.95 but not over $L75 per dozen; plates not over 9 inches in maximum diameter and valued over $1.55 but not over $2.85 per dozen; plates over 9 but not over 11 inches in maximum diameter and valued over $2.65 but not over $4.85 per dozen; and creamers, sugars, vegetable dishes or bowls, platters or chop dishes, butter dishes or trays, gravy boats or gravies and stands, any of the foregoing articles valued over $3.40 but not over $6.20 per dozen (provided for in item 533.38). 10¢ per doz. pcs. + 21% No change. 90 STAT. 3098 Annex—Continued Item Articles Rates of duty 1 2 Of nonbone chinaware or of subporcelain: Household ware: 923. 13 Cups valued not over $1.35 per dozen; saucers valued not over $0.90 per dozen; plates not over 9 inches in maximum diameter and valued not over $1.30 per dozen; plates over 9 but not over 11 inches in maximum diameter and valued not over $2.70 per dozen; and creamers, sugars, vegetable dishes or bowls, platters or chop dishes, butter dishes or trays, gravy boats or gravies and stands, any of the foregoing articles valued not over $4.50 per cozen (provided for in item 533.73). 10¢ per doz. pcs. + 48% ad val. No change. 923. 15 Cups valued over $1.35 but not over $4 per dozen; saucers valued over $0.90 but not over $1.90 per dozen; plates not over 9 inches in maximum diameter and valued over $1.30 but not over $3.40 per dozen ; plates over 9 but not over 11 inches in maximum diameter and valued over $2.70 but not over $6 per dozen; creamers, sugars, vegetable dishes or bowls, platters or chop dishes, butter dishes or trays, gravy boats or gravies and stands, any of the foregoing articles valued over $4.50 but not over $11.50 per dozen (provided for in item 533.75). 10¢ per doz. pcs. + 55% ad val. No change. 4437 May 5, 1976 Mother’s Day, 1976 Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 4437 · May 5, 1976 Mother’s Day, 1976 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation By responding to new challenges, and assuming new roles, America’s women are contributing much to the enrichment of American society. But for all that women do, there is no undertaking more challenging, no responsibility more awesome, than that of being a mother. Motherhood is more than a life role, it is a job that is continuously demanding and rewarding. A mother’s guidance is most significant in the growth of her children into responsible, self-reliant, understanding and productive human beings. For all of their immeasurable and unselfish sacrifices in developing the character of our youth, that which is synonymous with love, creation, compassion, honor and integrity we are grateful for their countless contributions to their families, to their communities, and to the Nation. Each year we especially and significantly honor the 90 STAT. 3099 role of motherhood on Mother’s Day, the second Sunday in May as designated by the Congress (38 Stat. 770, 36 U.S.C. 141, 142). NOW, THEREFORE, I, GERALD R. FORD, President of the United States of America, do hereby request that Sunday, May 9, 1976, be observed as Mother’s Day. I call upon government officials to display the flag of the United States on all government buildings, and I ask all citizens to display the flag at their homes and other suitable places on that day, and to remember our mothers in some very special way. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this fifth day of May, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred seventy-six, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundreth. Gerald R. Ford 4438 May 7, 1976 National Historic Preservation Week, 1976 Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 4438 · May 7, 1976 National Historic Preservation Week, 1976 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation In this Bicentennial year, we have many opportunities to recall that the greatness of America is founded upon appreciation of our heritage and upon knowledge of the historic events that have shaped our national identity. One of the most important sources of our sense of national direction is our architectural heritage—the historic sites, structures and landmarks that link us physically with our past. This great fund of cultural resources includes not only sites such as well-known battlefields and structures of national significance such as the homes of famous patriots, but also includes typical houses, office buildings, factories, and stores, and other public buildings such as post offices, courthouses, and railroad stations. Along the streets of our cities and towns and in our rural areas, these sometimes humble but historic properties remind us of the accomplishments of our predecessors and, thereby, help to provide a continuity and historical perspective that are so important to the cultural heritage of any great nation. We are a vigorous and mobile people, often oriented more toward the future than the past. It is important for us to preserve our physical heritage in the face of progress. So it is a pleasure to note the efforts of those in the historic preservation movement, in both the public and private sector, who have led the movement to preserve these unique and irreplaceable inheritances of the past. An invaluable contribution by them has been to demonstrate how these historic structures of all types can meet the needs of contemporary society and at the same time add to the richness of our cultural heritage. NOW, THEREFORE, I, GERALD R. FORD, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim the calendar week beginning May 9, 1976, as National Historic Preservation Week. I call upon Government agencies at all levels, interested 90 STAT. 3100private individuals and organizations, and all concerned citizens, to mark this observance with appropriate ceremonies and activities. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this seventh day of May, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred seventy-six, and the Independence of the United States of America the two hundredth. Gerald R. Ford 4439 May 13, 1976 National Tennis Week, 1976 Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 4439 · May 13, 1976 National Tennis Week, 1976 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation In slightly more than a decade, the sport of tennis has been transformed from an entertainment for relatively few to an enthusiasm of millions. What began in England at the estate of Major Walter Clopton Wingfield in 1873 as the modern game of tennis, has now blossomed in America as the physical fitness sport of over 20 million Americans. Last year, Tennis Week was recognized by twenty-seven governors and fifty-four mayors throughout our Nation. NOW, THEREFORE, I, GERALD R. FORD, President of the United States of America, do hereby designate the fourth week in June, 1976, as National Tennis Week. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirteenth day of May, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred seventy-six, and of the Independence of die United States of America the two hundredth. Gerald R. Ford 4440 May 19, 1976 Prayer for Peace Memorial Day, May 31, 1976 Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 4440 · May 19, 1976 Prayer for Peace Memorial Day, May 31, 1976 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation In this, our Nation’s 200th year, Memorial Day has special significance. As we honor those who gave their lives that our experiment with liberty might succeed, we 90 STAT. 3101 can be proud of what America has accomplished. We are at peace. Our Nation and our way of life endure. The sacrifices of 200 years have preserved both individual freedom and national unity. As we mark this milestone of our national independence, however, we must not forget the lessons of history. Other nations have risen to great heights only to weaken in their resolve. We must not repeat their error. We must remain strong in our defense and steadfast in our resolve to uphold the principles with which we began two centuries ago. In accord with the request of the Congress, by joint resolution of May 11, 1950 (64 Stat. 158), let us especially pray on Memorial Day that our continued resolve and our eternal vigilance will bring lasting peace to peoples yearning for peace, and that our honored dead shall not have died in vain. NOW, THEREFORE, I, GERALD R. FORD, President of the United States of America, do hereby designate Memorial Day, Monday, May 31, 1976, as a day of prayer for permanent peace, and I designate the hour beginning in each locality at 11 o’clock in the morning of that day as a time to unite in prayer. I urge the press, radio, television, and all other information media to join in this observance. I also call upon the appropriate officials of all levels of government to fly the flag at half-staff until noon during Memorial Day on all buildings, grounds, and naval vessels throughout the United States and in all areas under its jurisdiction and control, and f request the people of the United States to display the flag at half-staff from their homes for the same customary forenoon period. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this nineteenth day of May, 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 4441 May 27, 1976 Father’s Day, 1976 Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 4441 · May 27, 1976 Father’s Day, 1976 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation On the third Sunday in June, 1976, Americans will observe Father’s Day as they have most of this century. Father’s Day, 1976, should be of special significance in our Nation’s Bicentennial Year. Through two centuries our American fathers have successfully and heroically defended the liberties of this Nation in war and in peace. American fathers have preserved the precious legacy of liberty and passed it, enhanced, to their children and future generations. 90 STAT. 3102 On this special day, at a time when more Americans live in greater freedom than ever before, let us honor our fathers not only for their loving counsel, guidance, protection and support, but also for their courage in assuming the challenges and responsibilities synonymous with fatherhood. NOW, THEREFORE, I, GERALD R. FORD, President of the United States of America, in accordance with a joint resolution of the Congress (36 U.S.C. 142a), do hereby request that Sunday, June 20, 1976, be observed as Father’s Day, with appropriate public and private expressions of the love and gratitude we bear for our fathers. I call upon the appropriate Government officials to display the flag of the United States on all Government buildings on that day, and urge all citizens to do likewise at their homes arid other suitable places. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-seventh day of May, 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 4442 May 27, 1976 Flag Day and National Flag Week, 1976 Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 4442 · May 27, 1976 Flag Day and National Flag Week, 1976 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Less than a year after our forebears declared their independence, the Continental Congress chose a symbol of the new Nation they sought to bring into being and of the unity and resolve necessary to make that new Nation a reality. On June 14, 1777, the delegates voted: “... that the Hag of the thirteen United States be thirteen stripes, alternate red and white; that the Union be thirteen stars, white in a blue field representing a new constellation.” With the addition of thirty-seven stars, our flag continues to symbolize a great and dynamic republic with the same commitment to liberty and justice. In this Bicentennial Year, all of us will join with our families, friends and neighbors in public celebrations of our Nation’s birth. As we approach the 4th of July, it is especially appropriate this year that, on the anniversary of the adoption of our flag, we publicly express our dedication and respect for the flag of our Republic and the principles for which it stands. To commemorate the adoption of our flag, the Congress designated June 14 of each year as Flag Day and requested the President to issue annually a proclamation calling for its observance (36 U.S.C. 157). The Congress also requested the President to issue annually a proclamation designating the week in which June 14 occurs as National Flag Week and to call upon all citizens of the United States to display the flag of the United States on those days (36 U.S.C. 157a). 90 STAT. 3103 NOW, THEREFORE, I, GERALD R. FORD, President of the United States of America, do hereby designate the week beginning June 13, 1976, as National Flag Week, and I direct the appropriate officials of the Government to display the flag on all Government buildings during the week. I urge all Americans to observe Flag Day, June 14. and Flag Week by flying the Stars and Stripes from their homes and other suitable places. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-seventh day of May, 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 4443 May 27, 1976 Modification of the Tariff-Rate Quota on Brooms Wholly or in Part of Broom Corn Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 4443 · May 27, 1976 Modification of the Tariff-Rate Quota on Brooms Wholly or in Part of Broom Corn By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation 1. The Tariff Schedules of the United States

(TSUS)provide in headnote 3 to[19 USC 1202](/us/usc/t19/s1202). subpart A, part 8, schedule 7 as follows: If the President determines that the estimated annual domestic consumption of whiskbrooms of a kind described in items 750.26 to 750.28 TSUS, inclusive, or of other brooms of a kind described in items 750.29 to 750.31, inclusive, has substantially changed since 1965 or since the date of the immediately preceding proclamation under this headnote (if any), the tariff-rate quota provided for in item 750.26 or 750.29, shall be modified by the percentage by which the President determines the estimated annual domestic consumption of the relevant brooms has changed in comparison with their estimated consumption in 1965 or at the time of such immediately preceding proclamation (if any). 2. On the basis of a report of the United States International Trade Commission submitted in accordance with Executive Order No. 11377, of October 23, 1967, I[3 CFR, 1966–1970 Comp., p. 687](/us/cfr/t3). have determined that the estimated annual domestic consumption of brooms of a kind described in items 750.26 to 750.28 TSUS, inclusive, and of other brooms of a kind described in items 750.29 to 750.31 TSUS, inclusive, has substantially changed since 1965, that no proclamation has been issued previously under said headnote 3, and that the tariff-rate quotas set forth in items 750.26 and 750.29 should be modified, as provided below, to reflect the changes in the estimated annual domestic consumption of such whiskbrooms and other brooms in comparison with the estimated annual consumption in 1965. NOW, THEREFORE, I, GERALD R. FORD, President of the United States of America, acting under the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the statutes,[USC prec. title 1](/us/usc/t1). including headnote 3 to subpart A, part 8, schedule 7 of the TSUS (79 Stat. 948; 19 U.S.C. 1202) do proclaim that— 90 STAT. 3104

(1)Items 750.26 and 750.29 of subpart A, part 8, schedule 7 of the TSUS, are modified by deleting the quantities 115,000 and 205,000 from the respective article descriptions, and substituting in lieu thereof 91,885 and 161,540, respectively.

(2)The modifications of subpart A, part 8, schedule 7 of the TSUS made by this proclamation shall be effective as to articles entered, or withdrawn from ware-house, for consumption on and after May 27, 1976. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-seventh day of May, 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 4444 June 1, 1976 National Good Neighbor Day, 1976 Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 4444 · June 1, 1976 National Good Neighbor Day, 1976 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Our Nation’s struggle for independence succeeded because the people of thirteen colonies set aside their separate interests and united for a common purpose. Over the years, our Nation expanded because our pioneer ancestors, though independent and self-reliant, recognized the need to work together and to extend a helping hand. This Bicentennial Year is an appropriate time to emphasize that only by accepting our individual responsibility to be good neighbors can we survive as a strong, united Nation. By recognizing our dependence on each other, we preserve our independence as a people. As we teach our children the cherished ideal of government by and for the people, let us begin by teaching them to know and care about the people next door. We must not only help each other, we must be willing to learn from each other so that we may remain forever united. Each individual American must make his or her own special effort to be a good neighbor. NOW, THEREFORE, I, GERALD R. FORD, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim the fourth Sunday in September, the 26th of September, 1976 as National Good Neighbor Day. I call upon every American man, woman, and child to be a good neighbor to those around them. I urge schools, churches, civic and community groups to engage in activities that will remind, encourage, and help each of us to be a good neighbor. And I call upon governors and mayors to urge their citizens to renew the good neighbor spirit. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this first day of June, 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 4445 June 11, 1976 Temporary Quantitative Limitation on the Importation Into the United States of Certain Articles of Stainless Steel or Alloy Tool Steel Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation

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