The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-05-31

ed by Dr. Jonn +. Odara, preSl-
dent of the University of Notre
Dame, will 60 to Venezuela next
month to participate in confer
ences at Caracas which, it was
declared, should mark the be-
ginning of a new form of COOP
Grafton between two American
republics.
The Mission, invited by Presi-
dent Lopez Contreras of Vene-
zuela, who plans to develop a ma
tional program of social welfare,
is the first of this character in
the history of the Americas, &C.
cording to an announcement by
DR.. O'Hara, issued through Dean
Carl w. Alderman of the Column
bia University Graduate School
of Journalism. Dean Alderman
is one of the twentyone members
of the Mission, which will sail
from New York for La Guayra
on the steamship Santa Rosa
June Is.
'This is challenging oppor-
tunity for the agencies of Chris
tan civilization to demonstrate
that they are capable of dealing
with social problems effectively
and efficiently at the time when
alien isms are making claims and
inroads in the Western Hem
sphere, DR.. O'Hara said.
Consists Of Experts
The Mission is composed of ex-
perts in housing, public health,
disqualification, education, nurs-
ing, community organization for
social service, legislation for So
cial action, social insurance and
social service in agriculture and
industry. While in Congress the
Mission will meet daily with
members of the Venezuelan cab
met, educators, and church lead
ers for the purpose of advising
them as to the techniques of So
cial service used by government
al and by private agencies in the
United States.
"The members of the Mission
have been selected to advise the
government and the existing So
cial agencies outside of the gov
eminent so that both public and
private activities in the field of
social welfare may be expanded"
DR.. O'Hara explained.
'The organization of the Mis-
sion is in itself pioneer social
service project. Not only have
the members of the Mission vol
unteered their services but the
expenses have been contributed
by public spirited citizens of the
United States as an evidence OF
their good will toward the gov
eminent and people of Vene-
zuela. While in Caracas, the
delegates will be the guests of the
Venezuelan Government.
Time Limited
Though our stay in Venezuela
will be limited to eight days, a
few members of the Mission have
been working five months pre-
pairing the program in conference
with the President of Venezuela
and his Cabinet, the United
States Legation in Caracas, the
Apostolic Delegate to Venezuela,
the Archbishop of Caracas. and
representatives of many social
service agencies in the United
! States.
Venezuela today is a prosper
Gus country. In this period of
prosperity the government, very
wisely think, is looking for
ward to the development of So
cial welfare agencies which will
be of lasting value to the nation.
All of the members of the Mis-
sion have practical knowledge in
their respective fields.
Through daily conference with
members of a similar mission OF
. Venezuelan officials appointed by
President Lopez ContreraS. re-
ports and recommendations will
be placed at the disposal of the
Venezuelan Government. With
the support of the government,
the practical plans which are
agreed upon will be put into OPP
Grafton.
"The organization of this mis-
sion is a high tribute to the
vision of President Lopez Son.
treras, who has invited experts in
the several fields of social serv-
ice to meet with him and with
his cabinet and aids in order
that they may obtain advice and
assistance in regard to practical
means of establishing a broad
program of social welfare for the
people of Venezuela.
The Mission will arrive at La
Guayra on Wednesday, June 81,
and viii motor to Caracas. Bene-
diction will be pronounced at
Santa Capilla. AT an official re-
ception there will be addresses
by a representative of the Vene-