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fg LAS VEGAS SUN Friday, Sept. 10, 1965 I ConartSBlonal 'Record United State* O th ojAmerica PROCEEDINGS AND DEBATES OF THE 50 CONGRESS, FIRST SESSION 'ol.lll WASHINGTON, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 25, 1965 No. 157. THE AMERICAN PATRIOT (Mr* ONEHJLi of Massachusetts (at the request of Mr. Grider) was granted pemnsMon to extend Ms remarks at this point in the Record and to include ex- traneous matter.) Mr. O?╟╓NEILL of Massachusetts. Mr Speaker, I would like to talk about a vanisMng species, the American patriot. Yes, Mr. Speaker, patriotism seems to have been lost in the shuffle. Time was when flag-waving was not reserved for bandstand orators. When young men marched proudly to the music of patriotic songs. When obtrusive patriotism was fashionable. When you did not have to apologize for wearing burning patriotism on one?╟╓s sleeve. Time was when all Americans celebrated the Nation?╟╓s great- ness, revered patriotism as a virtue treasured America?╟╓s glorious traditions, idolized the great Americans of the past Mr. Speaker, it is high time patriotism made a comeback In this time of strif e, when patriotism is so sorely needed, a series of patriotic booster shots for the American public is indeed called for For decades most of our patriotic iervor has radiated from the entertainment5 indus- try. An outstanding example is cur- rently on display in the Nation?╟╓s en- tertainment capital, Las Vegas. Nev I have reference to the Las Vegas Desert Inn?╟╓s musical extravaganza. ?╟ ?╟ Hello America,?╟Ñ which will celebrate its first anniversary in September For more than 700 sellout perform- ances?╟úHello America ?╟Ñ with its clean and wholesome appeal to the entire family, has initiated and perpetuated a patriotic spirit that has given a new look to the entertainment field Its stirring message of love of country and flag is a dramatic reminder of the ideals which brought tMs Nation into be- ing. It teaches us the value of the ?╟ things our men have bled and died for. It blatantly decries our mystifying prone- ness for apologizing for waving the most beautiful banner that flies. Because it does all of these things, Mr. Speaker, I respectfully suggest that con- gressional recognition and commenda- tion be accorded ?╟úHello America?╟Ñ as a patriotic venture of the highest order and that these remarks be inserted in the Congressional Record. THE DESERT INN Is Deeply Grateful to those who made possible Massachusetts Congressman Thomas P. O?╟╓Neill?╟╓s moving tribute to HELLO. AMERICA! Produced by Frank Serines Directed by Donn Arden * * * ?╤ The Cast: Alan Riley Anita Vohs Ann Howard Art Johnson Beatrice Page Brenda Dillon Carolyn Collette Claire Fitzpatrick Chris Hersey Chuck Roberts Dagny Duke Davis and Reese Dick Weston Denyse Turner Dion Martin Dick Mol|$?· Evelyn Kitt Fantasio Fluff Charlton Forrest Bahrutb Geraldine Lynch Harvey Church Jack Harmon James Barron Janie?? Bartlett Jean Carroll Jimmy Michaels Jo Ellen Fisher Joan Boyd Joanne Eady Kay Brown: Kelly Evans Ken Urmstdn Kiki Paige ; Larry Billman Les Arafas Lori Field Maggie Austin' Marcia Gilford Marika Bahruth Marlis Krause Mary Marx M??na Nair Miss Loni Nancy O?╟╓Malley Pat Taylor Ric Mitchell Shirl Hanley, Shirley Marsland Suzanne Briggs Valerie Chapman Valerie Perrine Victor Julian and his Dogs Win Karish Warren Hays Production Staff: Berman s of Hollywood Bill Campbell Bill De Angel is Bob Turk Bonnie Hunt Ed White Fluff Charlton Harvey Warren Jim Hawthorne Madam Bertha?╟÷New York Tony Mack Music: Carlton Hayes and His Orchestra Jim Herbert Jimmy Bryant r Leonard Adelson Advertising and Public Relations: Fields Associates Harry Parker Joe Bernier Joe Glaston Reach, McClinton & Co., Inc. Sid Bakal Tony King And the Stage and Wardrobe Crews