strategic geographical location of Turkish bases, modern submarines can be highly effective, on the outbreak of hostilities, in immediate offensive or defensive tasks. In addition, the acquisition of the modern submarines will provide valuable training units for the antisubmarine forces of Turkey.

Admiral Fechteler, the Chief of Naval Operations, states that he considers the transfer of these vessels essential; that it will promote our own security, and that it will in no way impair our own defense potential.

COST AND BUDGET DATA

The estimated cost of activating these two submarines from two Reserve Fleet, converting them to modern snorkel type, and providing spare parts and torpedoes, is $5,100,000. This estimated cost, however, is not in addition to budgeted funds, but will be allocated for this purpose from appropriated Mutual Security Act funds by reprograming items as necessary. The letter from the Department of the Navy dated July 31, 1953, requesting enactment of the bill, is hereby made a part of this report.

DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY,

Hon. LEVERETT SALTONSTALL,
Chairman, Committee on Armed Services,

OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY,
Washington, July 31, 1953.

United States Senate, Washington, D. C.

MY DEAR MR. CHAIRMAN: Reference is made to the bill, S. 2539, to authorize the loan of two submarines to the Government of Turkey, introduced in the Senate yesterday afternoon by Senator Hendrickson.

This proposed legislation is a part of the Department of Defense legislative program for 1953, and its enactment bears the approval of the President and the Secretary of Defense.

The purpose of this proposal is to authorize the President to lend to the Govern ment of Turkey, for a period not to exceed 5 years, 2 submarines. The bill would require that, prior to the delivery of the submarines, an agreement be concluded with the Government of Turkey providing for the return of the submarines in accordance with the provisions of the bill and in substantially the same condition as when loaned.

The specific need of the 2 submarines in the Navy of Turkey is to replace 2 obsolete ex-German submarines. The presence of modern fully effective submarines in the Turkish Navy is important not only to that country but to the United States. Because of the strategic geographical location of Turkish bases, modern submarines can be highly effective, on the outbreak of hostilities, immediate offensive or defensive tasks. In addition, the acquisition of two modern submarines will provide valuable training units for the antisubmarine forces of Turkey.

The estimated cost of activating these 2 submarines from the Reserve Fleet, converting them to modern snorkel type, and providing spare parts and torpedoes, is $5,100,000. This estimated cost, however, is not in addition to budgeted funds, but will be allocated for this purpose from appropriated Mutual Security Act funds by reprograming items as necessary.

Due to the great desirability of commencing activation of these vessels for use by the Turkish Government, it is requested that enactment by the Senate be accomplished, if possible, during the current session.

Sincerely yours;

C. S. THOMAS, Acting Secretary of the Nary.

Mr. LANGER, from the Committee on the Judiciary, submitted the

following

REPORT

[To accompany S. 1440]

The Committee on the Judiciary, to which was referred the bill (S. 1440) for the relief of Paolo Danesi having considered the same, reports favorably thereon without amendment and recommends that the bill do pass.

PURPOSE OF THE BILL

The purpose of the bill is to grant the status of permanent residence. in the United States to Paolo Danesi. The bill provides for an appropriate quota deduction and for the payment of the required visa fee.

STATEMENT OF FACTS

The beneficiary of the bill is a 28-year-old native and citizen of Italy who last entered the United States as a visitor on July 7, 1949. His father and his four brothers and sisters are permanent residents of the United States while his mother is a native born United States citizen. His mother had gone to Italy in 1923 where she married his father. She never relinquished her United States citizenship and returned to this country in 1947.

A letter dated September 11, 1950, to then chairman of the Committee on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives from the Deputy Attorney General with reference to H. R. 7286, which was a bill then pending for the relief of the same alien, reads as follows: SEPTEMBER 11, 1950.

Hon. EMANUEL CELLER,
Chairman, Committee on the Judiciary,

House of Representatives, Washington, D. C.

DEAR MR. CHAIRMAN: This is in response to your request for the views of the Department of Justice relative to the bill (H. R. 7286) for the relief of Paolo Danesi, an alien.

The bill would provide that Paolo Danesi shall be considered to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence as of the date of his last entry, upon payment of the required visa fee and head tax. It would further direct the Secretary of State to instruct the quota-control officer to deduct one number from the appropriate immigration quota.

The files of the Immigration and Naturalization Service of this Department disclose that Paolo Danesi (Paul) is a native and citizen of Italy, having been born in Rio Marina, Isola d'Elba, Italy, on April 22, 1925. He entered the United States at Gulfport, Miss., on July 7, 1949, when he was admitted as a nonimmigrant under section 3 (2) of the Immigration Act of 1924 for a period to expire on September 7, 1949. Both of the alien's parents and his four brothers and sisters are in this country as permanent residents, and it would appear from the record that he intended to remain in this country, if possible. He may, therefore, be deportable under the Immigration Act of 1924, in that, at the time of entry he was an immigrant not in possession of the requisite immigration visa.

The files further reflect that the alien's mother, Mrs. Giovanni Danesi, nee Pasquina Muti, was born in Galveston, Tex., on July 5, 1902. On or before April 19, 1923, she went to Italy, where she married Mr. Danesi, a native and citizen of Italy. Mrs. Danesi never relinquished her United States citizenship and kept in touch with the United States consular officials in Italy. She returned to this country in 1947, when she was issued a United States passport. At the same time, Mr. Danesi was issued a nonquota immigration visa under section 4 (a) or the Immigration Act of 1924, as amended, as the husband of a United States citizen by a marriage occurring prior to July 1, 1932. The beneficiary of this bill was unable to accompany his parents to this country because it was determined that as a native of Italy with no valid claim to United States citizenship, he was entitled to no preference of any kind under the immigration laws and, therefore, would require an Italian quota immigration visa to enter the United States for permanent residence. When he arrived in this country he gave his occupation as landowner and it is claimed that he has been supported by his parents since his arrival. His grandparents reside in Italy.

The quota for Italy, to which Paolo Danesi is chargeable, is oversubscribed and immigration visas thereunder are not readily obtainable. The record fails, however, to present considerations justifying the enactment of special legislation granting him a preference over other aliens who desire to enter this country for permanent residence.

Accordingly, this Department is unable to recommend enactment of the

measure.

Yours sincerely,

PEYTON FORD, Deputy Attorney General.

The committee, after consideration of all the facts in the case, is of the opinion that the bill (S. 1440) should be enacted.

PIER LUIGI BORGHESI STEWART

AUGUST 1, 1953.-Ordered to be printed

Mr. LANGER, from the Committee on the Judiciary, submitted the following

REPORT

[To accompany S. 1469]

The Committee on the Judiciary, to which was referred the bill (S. 1469) for the relief of Pier Luigi Borghesi Stewart, having considered the same, reports favorably thereon without amendment and recommends that the bill do pass.

PURPOSE OF THE BILL

The purpose of the bill is to grant to the minor child adopted by citizens of the United States the status of a nonquota immigrant which is the status normally enjoyed by the alien minor children of United States citizens.

STATEMENT OF FACTS

The beneficiary of the bill is a native and citizen of Italy and was born on April 20, 1950. He has been adopted by Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Eugene Stewart, who are United States citizens residing in Kerrville, Tex.

Senator Lyndon Johnson, the author of the bill, has submitted the following information in connection with the bill:

Senator LYNDON JOHNSON,

Senate Office Building, Washington, D. C.

(Attention Sam Johnson.)

AUSTIN, TEX., March 23, 1953.

DEAR LYNDON: I called you this morning and found that you were on the floor. Knowing how busy you are, I talked to your brother. He was most kind and cooperative.

The purpose of my call was my old and good friends, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence E. Mr. Stewart is with the Haliburton Oil Well Cementing Co., and at the present time is stationed in Italy.

Stewart.

Last May they found a little Italian baby and adopted him. I am enclosing a photostatic copy of the Italian adoption papers and his birth certificate. The

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Stewart's problem is this: As an adopted child, the baby comes under the nonpreference immigration quota, and as far as we can tell, it will be about 10 years before he becomes eligible for immigration into the United States, Naturally, this is of great concern to Mr. and Mrs. Stewart.

Mrs. Stewart is here in Texas visiting her mother, but is returning to Italy to rejoin her husband in approximately 6 weeks. I have advised her to stop in Washington to visit your office so that she might supply any details that we have failed to furnish.

Just for your records, Mr. and Mrs. Stewart's address is Casella Postale 86, Piacenza, Italy. In the meantime, if there is any other information that you desire, Mrs. Stewart can be reached through me in Austin. On your brother's advice, I am also writing Homer Thornberry today, asking his help. I can't tell you how much I will personally appreciate anything you can do to help Mr. and Mrs. Stewart with their problem.

I hope this finds your good self and Lady Bird, as well as the children, in the best of health, and that it won't be too long before Julia and I have the pleasure of seeing you again.

Mr. PRESIDENT: The undersigned, acting for Clarence Eugen Stewart, residing at Piacenza and temporarily domiciled, for the purposes of the present petition. at Via Toschi 11 (Studio Vitali), Bologna, wish to explain to Your Excellency that Mr. Stewart has recently placed in the provisional custody of the Foundlings Home at Parma the child, Pier Luigi Eletti ("John Doe"]; following recognition on the part of the mother. Ada Borghesi, daughter of Antonio, as set forth by Dr. Bergonzi in document No. 9314, dated March 28, 1952, as her representative he assumed the name of Pier Luigi Borghesi. Mr. Stewart, who has no children of his own, wishes to adopt little Pier Luigi, in accordance with the provisions of the law. The mother of the minor has declared her willingness to consent to the adoption. The assent of Mr. Stewart's wife will be given in person. That of his father will be given by his special representative, Mrs. Laura Zito. (By Notarial Act, Massey, Feb. 20, 1952. duly legalized: Document I.) There are likewise submitted the birth certificate of the adopting party and an "affidavit" as to the fact that the adopting party has no children of his own (Doc. 2 and 3.). The undersigned, therefore, request Your Excellency to set a date for a hearing in order to obtain permission for the adoption under Art. 311, Civil Code.

Respectfully,

Signed: ARISTIDE FOA, Attorney-at-law. BOLOGNA, May 10, 1952. Have appointed to represent me in the adoption proceedings, referred to in above petition, Aristide Foa and Aristide Vitali, together and separately; tempo rarily domiciled in care of Vitali, Attorney-at-law, Via Toschi 11, Bologna. Signed: G. STEWART, This is [Mr. S.'s] true signature: Signed: A. Foa, Attorney-at-law. Presented today, May 15, 1952. Signed: Ginnetti, Chief Clerk. Referred to the P. M., then to Counselor Dr. Alvise Marini, for referral in Council Chamber.

BOLOGNA June 4, 1952. The President: Signed: RASPON