Appointment of Frank A. Whetstone as a United States Commissioner of the International Boundary Commission, United States and Canada

The President announced today his intention to appoint Frank A. Whetstone to be Commissioner on the part of the United States on the International Boundary Commission, United States and Canada.

Mr. Whetstone is former president of Lack Jack Gas and Oil Co. and publisher and president of Cut Bank Pioneer Press in Montana. He is chairman of the board of radio station KLCB in Libby, Mont. He was chief executive officer and chairman of the Cut Bank Gas Co., Cut Bank, Mont. He also served as chairman of the board of the Coeur D'Alene Co., with offices in Montana, Idaho, and Washington States. He is president of IMPEX, an import-export firm.

Mr. Whetstone is active in many civic organizations in Montana. He initiated an annual "Good Neighbor Day" for observance by Montana and Alberta, Canada, citizens. He chaired a highway committee to build better roads between Montana and Canada and initiated good will tours from Montana to Canada.

Mr. Whetstone is an active Republican in Montana. He served as a senior adviser to the transition group and as Western States coordinator to the Reagan for President Committee.

Mr. Whetstone is a native of Cut Bank, Mont. He was born on June 19, 1914.