Res. 80) to authorize the President to proclaim a special period for intensified voluntary contributions of clothing and kindred supplies in connection with the collection effort of American Relief for Korea. Inc.. introduced by Mr. BENNETT (for himself and other Senators)._was read twice by its title. referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations and ordered to be printed in the RECORD. as follows: Whereas the Deputy Agent General of the United Nations Korean Reconstrubtion Agency in Pusan has reported that there are 2.900.000 registered refugees in Korea and additional millions estimated to be unregistered. and Whereas a situation has arisen in Korea which challenges the humanitarian instincts of the American people and should challenge the humanitarian instincts of the entire world. and Whereas the Unified Command in Korea is supplying emergency food rations and medical care for said refugees. and through the Advisory Committee on Voluntary Foreign Aid of the Department of State. is urgently requesting voluntary contributions of clothing. blankets. yard goods. yarn. needles. thread. soap. and kindred supplies from the American people. and Whereas 10 member agencies of the American Council of Voluntary Agencies for Foreign Service. Inc.. including the American Friends Service Committee. Brethren Service Commission.
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