Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1943-03-11
BY GARRETT d. HORNER,

BY GARRETT d. HORNER.
A vast program calling for
Federal action to assure free
dom from want to all Ameri-
cans from birth to death, and
for postwar extension of Gov
eminent partnership" in some
industries with increased con-
trolls over much other private
business, was before Congress
today with President Roosevelts
blessing.
The Chief Executive sent the pro-
posals to the Capitol yesterday in
Two voluminous reports of the Ma
tlonal Resources Planning Board,
urging in special message that
they be given full consideration
during this session to help avert a
return to the inequities, insecurity
and fears of the past"
DR.. Charles E. Merriam, vice chair
man Of the board, and George F..
Yantls, member, were scheduled
to confer with Mr.. Roosevelt TODAY.
Chairman Delano was not included
IN this conference because of illness.
Excerpt From Message.
In his message transmitting the
reports, Mr.. Roosevelt said:
We can all agree on our obiective
and in Our common determination
that work, fair pay and social Sc
curlty after the war is won must be
firmly established for the people of
the United States -. We need to
look forward to the accomplishment
OF these bjectives-world peace,
democratic society and a dynamic
economy. *-* We must not return
to the inequities, insecurity and
fears OF the past, but ought to move
forward towards the promise of the
future"
There was little enthusiasm mani
Test IN Congress immediately, how.
ever. Chairman George of the Sem
ate Finance Committee doubted If
Congress would be ready to proceed
With broadening the social security
program this session, and said he
personally felt Federal participation
IN postwar rehabilitation should be
held to minimum.
Board Meets Congress Disfayor.
The National Resources Planning
Board, which argued that proper
planning will give the Nation hope
OF life of abundance unparalleled
IN all history already has encoun-
tered considerable congressional dis.
favor. Funds to keep it gong after
June 30 have been rejected by the
House and by Senate committee.
Major recommendations In the
social security field, to give Gin
elusive protection against fear of
Old age, want, dependency, sickness.
Unemployment and accident" in
Guided:
l. Permanent and temporary dis
ability insurance.
2. Extension of coverage of Old.
age and survivors insurance with
more adequate minimum benefits,
Medical Cost Budget.
8. immediate action by Govern
ment IN cooperation with the medi-
cal profession" to enable every one
to budget medical expenses over a
reasonable period and contribute
toward the costs of care according
to his ability"
4. Formal acceptance by the Fed
eral Government of responsibility
Tor lnsuring jobs at decent pay to
all those able to work regardless of
whether or not they can pass a
means test"
5. Federal underwriting of provi-
slons to assure adequate funds for
giving equal access to general and
specialized education to all youth of
college and university age, according
to their abilities" as we'll as elemen-
tary and high school education.
6. Extend Federal aid in devotion.
ing an adequate system of regional
and local hospitals, maternal and
child care and other measures to
assure adequate medical and health
care for all, regardless of place of
residence Or income status
7. Increased assistance to tia
aged, blind and other special eroup,
receiving public aid.
8. Free lunches for all schoo,
children.
9. Broadened coverage of unem-
pIoyment insurance, with more
nearly adequate payments" for
longer periods and replacement of
the present Federal-State system
by wholly Federal administrative
organizat ton.
me BOARD said it and other Cow
(See HORNER, Page A-3J