Nomination of Five Members of the Commission on Merchant Marine and Defense

The President today announced his intention to nominate the following individuals to be members of the Commission on Merchant Marine and Defense. These are new positions.

Edward Elmer Carlson, of Washington. Mr. Carlson is currently chairman emeritus, UAL, Inc. He attended the University of Washington (1928-1932). Mr. Carlson was born June 4, 1911, in Tacoma, WA.

William E. Haggett, of Maine. Mr. Haggett is president and CEO, Bath Iron Works Corp. He graduated from Colby College (B.A., 1956) and Harvard University (M.B.A., 1967). Mr. Haggett was born July 3, 1934, in Bath, ME.

Adm. James L. Holloway III, U.S. Navy, Bet., of Maryland. Admiral Holloway is currently president, Council of American-Flag Ship Operators, in Washington, DC. He graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy (B.S., 1942). Admiral Holloway was born February 23, 1922, in Charleston, SC.

Joseph Sewall, of Maine. Mr. Sewall is president of James W. Sewall Co., a consulting forester and engineering firm, in Old Town, ME. He was born December 17, 1921, in Old Town, ME.

Shannon J. Wall, of New Jersey. Mr. Wall is president, National Maritime Union of America in New York City. He attended the University of Washington. Mr. Wall was born March 4, 1919, in Portland, OR.