mixed storage within existing magazines. The open storage area danger zone covers the engineer research and development labs demolitions and explosives testing area and a troop-training area. Consequently, the activities of the labs and troop training require restriction. In the event of fire or excessive deterioration there is danger to the surrounding civilian residents and property which could result in loss of life. If this project is not authorized, sir, continuance of open storage will be necessary with the inherent hazards involved in the care, handling and preservation of ammunition and explosives and the potential repercussions in the event of an accident to either civilians or troops.

Hangar (Davison Army Airfield Heliport) $174,000: This is a new requirement for a light cargo helicopter company hangar to provide adequate shelter and safety protection for six H-21 and one H-13 type helicopters. There is no suitable existing building for this purpose at the heliport. The existing standard medium Army aviation hangar is used for aircraft maintenance and repairs leaving no suitable space for storage of aircraft which must be available for flight on ten minutes notice regardless of weather, season, or hour of the day or night. Since the rotor blades of the helicopter must not be unbalanced and must be free from ice, it is necessary to provide adequate shelter. It is necessary that the shelter be separate and apart from maintenance and repair functions because of the hazards such as fire and damage in movement incident to these operations. Elimination of this project. will result in parking aircraft in the open which, during adverse weather conditions, will completely nullify the alert capability assigned to this station.

Flight training building, $40,000: This is a new requirement for a building to house two classrooms and link trainers for instrument instruction and aviation weather indoctrination for an average of 75 of approximately 95 Army pilots currently stationed in the Washington, D. C., area, who are dependent on Fort Belvoir for operational and proficiency training. There is no adequate existing space for the above requirements. Four link trainers have been authorized. One will be housed in the operations building. Three will be housed in separate rooms in the new structure. One classroom will have blackboards, motion-picture screen, table and chair per student for 25 students undergoing regular instruction throughout the year. A second classroom will have blackboards, motion-picture screen and standard upright chairs with arm rest for writing. If this project is not authorized training capacity will be only 25 percent of that necessary for assigned personnel.

Runway lighting (DAAF), $65,000: The requested facilities are to provide DA required airfield lighting for training of Army pilots in night operations. The existing system is improvised, combat-type. It does not function properly, is obsolete and beyond repair. The existing lighting equipment will be removed when a permanent system is installed. In inclement weather lights are required at all hours for safe air navigation. Approximately 100 flights are made daily. If this project is not approved the present unsafe conditions will

continue to exist.

I would like to add something on two portions of this; the first one the petroleum distribution test facility. This is a research and development mission assigned to the Army by the Department of Defense

for the Air Force. I think that is something to note in the record. The mission is to develop a fueling system for high speed fueling of aircraft, even up as high as 1,500 gallons per minute. I think it is a very worthwhile thing to be working on.

Now, the last three items have to do with Davison Field which is right next to Fort Belvoir and--this is off the record now.

(Discussion off the record.)

The CHAIRMAN. Without objection the item is approved.

The next one is Fort Eustis, Va., Warwick City, Va., $1,231,000. Colonel SHULER. Fort Eustis, mission: Organization and training of Transportation Corps units and individuals of all categories, responsible for logistic support of the Transportation Corps Research and Development Command and the satellite post of Fort Story, Va. Sewage collection system, $635,000: Project is required to extend the sewage collection system of the installation and to replace deteriorated portions of the existing system in heavy populated areas of the post. Existing sewage mains were constructed of terra cotta in 1918. Many sections of these mains were installed without any mortar or mastic pipe joints with the result that sand, silt, and tree roots clog the sewage mains. During periods of inclement weather, rainwater infiltration into the mains prevent the proper disposal of sewage in some areas of the installation.

Hangar with shops, $559,000: This project provides a hangar with shops for field maintenance of 33 fixed-wing and 39 rotary-wing aircraft assigned to this station. The dollar value of aircraft based at Fort Eustis forecast for fiscal year 1958 is estimated at $12 million. Hardstand AAF, $37,000: Project is required to provide a working area and parking facilities in support of the hangar with shops for aircraft maintenance. The dollar value of aircraft based at Fort Eustis for fiscal year 1958 is estimated at $42 million.

As I told you before, Fort Eustis is one of the stations that conducts additional training in Army aircraft. The unit training for personnel assigned to cargo helicopter companies is accomplished at the Army Aviation Unit Training Command at Fort Sill and Fort Riley.

And then we have unit training for fixed wings at Fort Riley. The Fort Eustis mission is specialist courses in accessory repair and overhaul. Those are conducted at Fort Eustis under the Transportation Corps.

This sewage collection system, sir, is to correct a condition that exists because of our using terra cotta back in 1918 in the construction of the sewage lines. When we get a big rain, the water and tree roots get into the sewage line and it runs up the amount we have to handle to where it overtaxes the sewage plant. So we want to get that straightened out so the sewage collection system will work properly with the present sewage treatment plant.

The CHAIRMAN. Without objection, the item is approved.

Now Walter Reed. $4,209,000, Research and Development Planning and Communications Facilities.

Colonel SHULER. May I ask a question prior to that item?

On page 92 is the item for land acquisition at West Coast Ammunition Terminal. I would like to respectfully ask the committee's permission to seek appropriations before the Appropriations Committee for that item. You will recall that this land acquisition is the first phase of a plan to develop an ammunition outloading terminal for

use in the event of an emergency. This is the only terminal presently planned for the west-coast outloading requirements of the Army. It is so located as to be remote from the large populated centers and vital industries, but it is convenient to railroad and highway systems. The present Army plan envisions acquisition of real estate and dredging pre-M-day and construction of wharves and ancillary facilities postM-day. Failure to acquire this property in the immediate future may require condemnation of privately owned properties if infringement on the proposed safety zone continues to expand. The infringement problem is progressively worsened with delayed acquisition. The CHAIRMAN. It has been authorized.

Colonel SHULER. Yes, but last year the Appropriations Committee felt because this committee was going to send a subcommittee out to that area, that there were strings tied to it, but it is authorized.

The CHAIRMAN. Now where is the act authorizing 22,360 acres of land at the West Coast Ammunition Terminal?

Mr. KELLEHER. That is Public Law 161, last year's bill. The Army didn't get any appropriations for this and the Appropriations Committee said in its report that in view of the fact that you were sending a subcommittee out there they wanted to hold up on it.

The CHAIRMAN. Oh, yes; I remember.

Mr. KELLEHER. Mr. Price, I believe, has something to say on that. Mr. PRICE. In our report we will recommend that this money be made available.

There has been some question, I think, that is possible for you to resolve or meet objections over some land that has to do with wildlife refuges and so forth. I understand those matters are being worked out and objections are being removed.

Mr. SHORT. And the significant thing, too, is, if you do not acquire it now, it would cost us much more later on after the local people go in and develop it. Now is the time to buy.

The CHAIRMAN. Then if there is no objection on the part of the committee, we will have Mr. Kelleher write a letter to whoever is handling it and tell them that there is no objection to acquiring 22.360 acres at the West Coast Ammunition Terminal. It has no relation to Port Chicago.

Mr. PRICE. That is correct.

The CHAIRMAN. Without objection, that is agreed to.

Now we will take Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Washington, D. C. (Forest Glen-Montgomery County, Md.), $4,209,000.

Colonel SHULER. Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Mission: Operates medical center containing medical treatment facility designed as specialized treatment center and specialities as determined by TSG; professional teaching program; Army Medical Service Graduate Teaching School; Army Prosthetic Research Lab; Central Dental Lab; Ocular Injury Research Lab; other special research programs designated by TSG and trains medical general reserve units as directed by the Surgeon General.

Addition to Army Medical Service Graduate School, Buildings 40, 40-A, and 40-B (R & D), AMGSG at an estimated cost of $4,075,000, is responsible for conduct of the largest and most important inservice part of the R & D program in the medical and basic sciences designed to meet Army requirements. Present facilities, erected in 1933, comprise parent facilities for R & D and graduate medical

studies. 80,000 square feet of lab space, coupled with recent R & D construction at Forest Glen Annex, permit studies employing small animals. Additional space immediately adjacent to Walter Reed Hospital facilities is required before new problems requiring pursuit of human studies centered on prevention of diseases, treatment of both battle and mass casualties, definitive studies of mechanisms underlying NP disorders and other treatments and diseases peculiar to military operations can be undertaken. Without additional space, valuable leads obtained in Korea cannot be pursued. If the Nation's medical services are to be prepared for atomic war, it is imperative that these problems be solved and results disseminated.

The Army Medical Service can materially influence the capabilities that could be made available for successful treatment of mass casualties. Present facilities permit prosecution of neither the permanent nor the new missions covering medical, dental, and veterinary fields, as assigned by Defense Department.

Chapel and chaplain's office; $134,000: Primarily to provide, within main hospital area, a place easily accessible for personal meditation and prayers of patients, members of their immediate family, friends and relatives of seriously ill and of deceased patients. Present facilities utilized as a chapel consists of conference room in main hospital group (building 1-A) with Chaplain's office being located approximately 400 feet away in basement of building 1-E. Due to physical proportions of conference room and its normal use throughout the week, it is not only poorly suited for chapel services, but also for meditation and prayer. Main chapel at WRAMC, main section, is a permanent memorial building located in northwest corner of installation, physically removed from all other post buildings. This chapel is 1,000 feet from nearest exit of hospital proper. This condition precludes its use not only by many categories of patients, but also by members of family, friends, and relatives. Chaplain's offices will revert to Registrar's Office.

The CHAIRMAN. We will approve Walter Reed.

Now the Field Force Facilities, First Army Area, Fort Devens, Camp Wellfleet, Mass. Land acquisition, $302,000.

Colonel SHULER. Fort Devens Mission: Support of nondivisional ground units and ASA school.

Land Acquisition, $302,000. Acquisition of this real estate is essential to proceeding with the construction of approximately $1,097,000 of training and support facilities authorized in 1953. This property has been under leasehold condemnation (annual cost $12,387) since 1943, with considerable local opposition encountered. It is understood, however, that acquisition will eliminate the opposition. This installation is 1 of 2 available in the First Army area where AA firing can be conducted and is required as of primary importance in support of the training of First Army units, National Guard and Army Re

serves.

Failure to provide for the acquisition of this land will further defer the construction of the urgently needed training facilities and necessitate the continuance of the present leasing procedure with its attendant local public opposition.

Mr. Chairman, I would like to have a few minutes to go over again this Camp Wellfleet land acquisition. That is the first item on page

99.

I wonder if I may have a few minutes to place the story in the record.

The CHAIRMAN. Proceed. We have about purchased all the land that people want to sell up around in my section, I know.

Colonel SHULER. May I proceed, sir?

The CHAIRMAN. Go right ahead.

Colonel SHULER. Camp Wellfleet is located at Wellfleet, Mass., on the eastern coast of Cape Cod. During World War II it was used as an antiaircraft artillery range. Incidentally, it is 150 miles from Fort Devens, Mass. Its present mission is to provide range facilities for the training of antiaircraft artillery units of the Regular Army assigned to the First Army, as well as National Guard and Reserve antiaircraft units. The land now being used as an antiaircraft range is at the present time, and has been since July of 1943, occupied by the Department of the Army under condemnation leasehold at an annual cost of $12,387.

The proposed acquisition was initially included at 1,800 acres, at $58,000 in the authorization act for the fiscal year 1952, MCA Pro-. gram, Public Law 155, 82d Congress. Funds for the initially proposed acquisition were appropriated by Public Law 254, 82d Congress. On February 1, 1952, the initially proposed acquisition of 1,800 acres at the estimated cost of $58,000 was submitted to the House and Senate Armed Services Committees for clearance in conformity with title VI, Public Law 155, 82d Congress. This project was approved under title VI by the House Armed Services Committee on February 19, 1952.

The Senate Armed Services Committee requested additional information to which the Department of the Army replied under letters of April 8 and May 13, 1952.

Shortly after the subcommittee hearings, the Senate Armed Services Committee, in direct communication with the Department of the Army, advised that further information on the land acquisition project would not be required, but that the committee's objection to the project would not be withdrawn.

This objection has been maintained, though the Army has continued to use the land for antiaircraft training purposes under the condemnation leasehold.

The CHAIRMAN. As I understand that, the House committee approved the acquisition of the land and the Senate committee disapproved it, is that correct?

Colonel SHULER. Yes.

The CHAIRMAN. Therefore, no land has been acquired.
Colonel SHULER. Yes, sir.

To continue the other phase of it: In hearings before the subcommittees of the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives, on June 12, 1952, concerning military public works appropriations for fiscal year 1953, the committee expressed concern over the Department of the Army proposal to appropriate funds for the proposed fiscal year 1953 troop housing and other construction at Camp Wellfleet unless and until the Government acquired fee title to the property.

The Department of the Army representatives at that time told the committee we would not do this construction until we had acquired fee title to the property.