The Nathan Gayles Matter (AFRTS)

Well, you're listening, enjoyment. John Lund has... Johnny Darling. Who's that patient, Johnny? Oh, well, Mr. Victor. They're unemployed. No, not right now. Wait. Company, jewish, or lieutenant, either? Oh, yeah, I read about it. Sharpen his garage.

See what you can find out. Who's handling the case? How about taking a minute or so to talk about seals and fish that have some connection with the governments of the United States? Now, that isn't as strange as it sounds.

You take the matter of fields, for example. There are two types of fields that are the responsibility of the Secretary of State. First, there's a great deal of the United States which is stamped on all official documents.

The Secretary of State makes sure it's all on hand when it's needed. The other kind of fields he takes care of are the ones that swim in the ocean. They sit up to the Secretary to work out agreements with representatives of other countries and let them know how many fields can be caught in what is called international waters and

when. The Secretary of State works out similar deals for the catching of fish and lobsters because these agreements are actually treaties. Before they can be put into effect, they have to be approved by two-thirds of the Senate.

As a matter of fact, anytime our government wants to work out a deal with a foreign country, on trade, mutual assistance, fish, seals, or lobsters, it's done by treaty. And all treaties are signed by the President.

Though some of them aren't drawn up until after the Secretary of State has worked over the rough spots in order to pave the way for prompt ratification. So just remember, the Secretary of State is a mighty important wheel in the machine of your United States government.