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University Daily Kansan
Friday, Feb. 17, 1956
Controversial Gas Bill Vetoed By Eisenhower
THOMASVILLE, Ga.(U.P.)—President Eisenhower today vetoed the controversial natural gas bill because he objected strenuously to "arrogant" tactics by segments of the oil and gas industry to push the bill through Congress.
The bill would have freed gas producers from direct federal regu-
The White House approved the general principals of the legislation but Mr. Eisenhower said the background of the passage of the bill made it impossible for him to accept it.
He obviously referred to the current Senate investigation of lobbying activities brought to light after Sen. Francis Case (R-S.D.) disclosed just before the Senate voted on the bill that $2,500 had been offered to his campaign fund.
Money Traced
The money was traced to a California oil company executive.
In a veto message to the House, where the measure originated, the President said "a body of evidence has accumulated indicating that private persons, apparently representing only a very small segment of a great and vital industry, have been seeking to further their own interests by highly questionable activities."
"These include efforts." Mr. Eisenhower continued, "that I deem to be so arrogant and so much in defiance of acceptable standards of propriety as to risk creating doubt among the American people concerning the integrity of governmental processes."
The Presidential veto apparently kills the legislation, which was approved by Congress after prolonged and bitter debate.
Veto Hurts
It is highly doubtful that Congress will be able to override the Yelp.
The Senate approved the bill by a 53-38 vote earlier this month, and the House approved it by a
Fees Must Be Paid By Tuesday
Students who have not paid their fees by Tuesday will be withdrawn from the University, James K. Hitt, registrar, said. A $2 fine will be imposed on students who pay late fees today, a $4 fine on Saturday, $6 on Monday, and $11 on Tuesday.
The $11 fine includes a $6 late fee and $5 for reinstatement into the University.
209-203 margin last year. Both votes are short of the two-thirds majority necessary to override a Presidential veto.
The President had left open until to the last the question of whether he would sign or veto the bill. He was under heavy pressure because as were the Senate and House before him in acting on the legislation.
In the end, Mr. Eisenhower rejected the legislation—as did Former President Truman when similar legislation was before him in 1950.
Sigma Xi Hears Jenks
George Jenks, associate professor of geology, told members of Sigma Xi Research Society about equipment used in map making at a meeting Thursday night in Malotl Hall. The students in a science vocation was outlined by Worth Seagondollar, associate professor of history.
WASHINGTON—(U.P.)—Sen. Allen J. Ellender (D-La) told the Senate today, "I understand the President has vetoed" the natural gas bill.
Sen. Ellender dropped the remark in debate over funds for the Senate interstate commerce committee, which held lengthy hearings on the gas bill.
Ellender Criticizes Ike Veto Of Natural Gas Bill
He said the group's work was in vain," for I understand the President has vetoed it."
The bill would free independent natural gas producers from direc federal price regulation by the Federal Power Commission. It was passed last week by the Senate after weeks of debate.
"Camille," a re-issue of a 1936 American film, will be shown at 7:30 tonight in Hoch Auditorium as one of the University Film Series.
'Camille' To Be Shown Tonight
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