Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1948-08-01
Truman ProcIaims
Next Wednesday As
Coast Guard Day

/ L SCotSA0dJ P4o-
claimed next Wednesday as Coast
Guard Day, in recognition of the
/ 158th anniversary of the revenue
cutter service, which later became
the Coast Guard.
THE services of the Coast Guard
are invaluable to the people of this
Nation" Mr. Truman declared, and
the work of its personnel is vital
contribution to the strength and
stability Of our commerce and our
military reserve power"
The President asked that the flag
be displayed throughout the country
and that suitable celebrations be
conducted in observance OF the day.
| Secretary of the Treasury Snyder
in a statement yesterday, extended
a hearty well done" to the service.
! Coast Guard sations throughout
the country will hold open house on
the anniversary date.
/ Radio speeches by two high-rank-
ing Coast Guard officers will high
light the celebration in Washing
ton. Rear Admiral Merlin O'Neill,
assistant commandant, will speak
over Station WRC and an NBC net
work from / to 1870 pm. tomorrow,
and Rear Admiral Raymond T.
McElligott, chief of personnel, will
/ talk from 1890 to l pm. Thursday
over a Mutual network and Station
/ VOL.
Grand Haven Fete Set.
/ Admiral Joseph F. Farley, Coast
I Guard commandant, will 60 to the
Great Lakes town of Grand Haven,
Mich, where a three day Celebration
will be held.
In peace and in war, the Coast
Guard has been faithful in all re-
spects to the rugged traditions OF
this splendid organization which
was established more than a CEN
fury and a half ago." Secretary
I Snyder said.
The humane deeds of the Coast
Guard throughout the long years OF
its history have won the admira-
ton and gratitude of all the nations
of the world. The effective force OF
its arm has contributed nightly to
victory in every defense of human
freedom since the American Revolu-
ton
Aid In Emergencies Cited.
so long as men go down to the
sea in ships or fly the ocean air
ways, so long as acts of courage and
devotion to duty find response in
the human heart, the United States
Coast Guard will live and flourish.
Mr.. Snyder added his congratula-
lions on behalf of the Treasury De-
partment and every good wish for
the future
At the same time, Undersecretary
of the Treasury Edward H. Foley, Jr
issued a statement asserting the last
wear has seen many new entries IN
the Coast Guards log OF courageous
responses to emergencies on land
and sea-"
He expressed appreciation OF the
manner in which all forces OF the
service have continued to adhere to
high standards of performance OF
duty"
New Peacetime Tasks.
The past year." he declared. has
seen the further development OF
important new peacetime tasks fol-
the Coast Guard as part OF its mari
time safety mission. These tasks
which are being carried out Win
usual Coast Guard efficiency, con-
tribute much to the safeguarding
of human lives and to the safe
prompt, economical movement Of
seaborne and airborne commerce.
The Coast Guard, founded in 179t
bv Alexander Hamilton, then Sec
rotary of the Treasury, now has TO-
600 men. compared with 10000 dur
ing the war.
In the North Atlantic, on Grea
Lakes and off the stormy banks o.
Cape Hatteras. the Coast Guard ha!
come through the busiest year II
it's history in answering calls for as
sistance during winter storms.