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PROCLAMATION 3963-FEB. 13, 1970

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Proclamation 3963 MINERAL INDUSTRY WEEK February 13, 1970

By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation

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I n 1698 a book was published in London to inform and encourage political migrants to the colony founded by William Penn. The book told of the abundance of natural resources that could be found in this part of America, and, in part, told of "... the Mines where is Copper and Iron, besides other Metals and Minerals...." This early reference to the mineral resources of America reminds us that mineral industries have long provided the basic raw materials that have contributed so vitally to our nation's growth. I n recognition of the contributions that the mineral industry has made to the well-being of the nation, the Congress, by House Joint Resolution 888, has designated the period of February 13 through February 19, 1970, as Mineral Industry Week, and has requested the President to issue a proclamation calling for its appropriate observance. NOW, THEREFORE, I, RICHARD NIXON, President of the United States of America, invite the governments of States and communities and all citizens to join during Mineral Industry Week in recognition of the contributions of the American mineral industry to the security, health, and well-being of our nation. I N W I T N E S S WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirteenth day of February, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred seventy, and of the Independence of the United States of America the one hundred ninety-fourth.

^^.JL/^C^ Proclamation 3964 MODIFICATION OF TRADE AGREEMENT CONCESSION AND ADJUSTMENT OF DUTY ON CERTAIN PIANOS February 21, 1970

By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation

48 Stat. 943; 76 Stat. 8 8 1. 19 USC 1351. 76 Stat. 872.

82 Stat. 1591. 19 USC 1202.

1. WHEREAS, pursuant to the authority vested in him by the Constitution and the statutes, including section 350 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, and section 201 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 (19 U.S.C. 1821), the President, by Proclamation No. 2929 of June 2, 1951, No. 3140 of June 13, 1956, and No. 3822 of December 16, 1967 (65 Stat. cl2, 70 Stat. c33, and 82 Stat. 1455), proclaimed such modifications of existing duties as were found to be required or appropriate to carry out trade agreements into which he had entered; 2. WHEREAS among the proclaimed modifications were modifications in the rate of duty on pianos which are now provided for in item 725.02 of the Tariff Schedules of the United States ( T S U S);

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