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great society. This entire problem needs attacking with a sense of 

 urgency. 



We can be greatly encouraged by certain developments. Inno- 

 vation has speeded the process by which hulks are converted into 

 acceptable scrap and gains in this area have enormous promise 

 unrevealed only a short time ago. 



Likewise, important strides have been made by private industry 

 in the improvement of wrecking operations, both aesthetically and 

 economically. 



The movement of acceptable scrap is making great gains. Of 

 course, the ultimate answer in this area is economic. We can be 

 hopeful without basing conclusions today on predictions for 

 tomorrow. 



Specifically, we can encourage Federal and local action that will 

 alleviate blights on beauty. The zoning regulations and proper 

 shielding can be very effective in this respect. (We should note 

 that in the long run, however, many screening efforts should not be 

 regarded as a final answer. Out of sight will not always be enough. ) 



We can improve our vehicle titling and disposal laws, as you have 

 heard others say. This process is not effective today in many parts 

 of the country, and barriers to the movement of the vehicle from 

 the final owner to proper disposition greatly inhibit the efficiency of 

 this process. 



We can encourage private industry in its strong efforts to upgrade 

 the appearance and efficiency of wrecking operations, which are 

 very important economically, by appropriate regulations for 

 licensing. 



We may increase the speed with which ingenuity is advancing the 

 reduction process by encouraging tax and perhaps other advantages 

 that will stimulate the use and development of more or better tools. 



We should stimulate research into solid waste disposal and reuse 

 of resources, both on a private and governmental basis. All of those 

 most closely identified with the basic problem can be expected to 

 participate in its solution with more intensive inquiry and 

 inventiveness. 



It is my feeling that this is a problem of national scope, affecting 

 everyone. Its answers are multiple, and not limited to any sector, 

 however important economically. No economic group can be given 

 unwarranted reward or burdened with unwarranted expense as 

 the problem is attacked. 



