Nomination of Alfred E. Eckes, Jr., To Be a Member of the United States International Trade Commission

The President today announced his intention to nominate Alfred E. Eckes, Jr., to be a member of the United States International Trade Commission for the remainder of the term expiring June 16, 1981, and for a term expiring June 16, 1990.

Since 1979 Dr. Eckes has been executive director, House Republican Conference Committee. In 1977-79 he was editorial page editor of the Columbus Dispatch, Columbus, Ohio. Previously Dr. Eckes was associate professor, history department, Ohio State University in 1969-78.

Dr. Eckes was graduated from Washington and Lee University (B.A., 1964); Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, Tufts University (M.A., 1966); University of Texas at Austin (Ph.D., 1969). He is the author of several articles and three books.

Dr. Eckes resides in Alexandria, Va. He was born on July 11, 1942, in North Conway, N.H.