COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA 1£rginhtliut AJnurual TUESDAY, AUGUST 15, 1967

Session of 1967 151st of the General Assembly Vol. 1, No. 59

SENATE JUSTICE OF THE PEACE TUESDAY, August 15, 1967. August 15, 1967. To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of The Senate met at 12:30 p.m., Eastern Daylight Saving Pennsylvania: Time. In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to The PRESIDENT pro tempore (Robert D. Fleming) in nominate for the advice and consent of the Senate the Chair. Mrs. Wilma M. Hess, Hempt Road, R. D. 1, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, for appointment as Justice of the PRAYER Peace in and for the Township of Silver Spring, Cumber­ land County, to serve until the first Monday of January The Chaplain, Rev. ROBERT L. BARNES, Pastor of the 1968, vice Mrs. Ellenor G. Strawhecker, resigned. First Baptist Church of Manayunk, Philadelphia, offered RAYMOND P. SHAFER. the following prayer: Let us pray. HOUSE MESSAGES Our Father, we thank Thee that we are a part of a land that allows for freedom of its members. We thank HOUSE BR.LS FOR CONCURRENCE Thee for the opportunity of governing ourselves through The Clerk of the House of Representatives being intro­ government. this method of duced, presented for concurrence HB 501, which was re­ We pray Thy blessing upon each Senator who is gathered ferred to the Committee on Ways and Means. here today. We ask that You would give to each one wis­ He also presented for concurrence HB 1348, which was courage and understanding. dom, strength, referred to the Committee on Local Government. We ask that, together, the will of God might be worked He also presented for concurrence HB 1356, which was out for the peoples of Pennsylvania in this Session today. referred to the Committee on Forests and Waters, Game Amen. For these things, we ask in Jesus' Name. and Fish. JOURNAL APPROVED HOUSE ADOPTS REPORT OF COMMITTEE OF CONFERENCE The PRESIDENT pro tempore. A quorum of the Senate being present, the Clerk will read the Journal of the pre­ He also informed the Senate that the House has adopted ceding Session. Report of Committee of Conference on HB 422, which was The Clerk proceeded to read the Journal of the pre­ placed on the Calendar. ceding Session, when, on motion of Mr. STROUP and Mr. LANE, further reading was dispensed with, and the Jour­ HOUSE INSISTS UPON ITS NONCONCURRENCE 635 AND APPOINTS nal was approved. IN AMENDMENTS TO HB COMMITTEE OF CONFERENCE COMMUNICATION FROM THE GOVERNOR He also informed the Senate that the House insists upon NOIWNATIONS BY THE GOVERNOR its nonconcurrence in Senate amendments to HB 635 and REFERRED TO COMMITTEE has appointed Messrs. SELTZER, BUSH and GALLAGHER as. ·a. Committee of Conference to confer with a similar The Secretary to the Governor being introduced, pre­ Committee of the Senate (already appointed) to consider sented communicatioru in writing from His Excellency, the the differences existing between the two houses in rela­ Governor of the· Commonwealth, which were read as fol­ tion to said bill. lows, and referred to .. the Committee on Executive Nom­ inations: SENATE BR.LS RETURNED "WITH AMENDMENTS JUSTICE OF THE PEACE He a}&o returned to the Senate, SB 196, 201 and 411, with August 14, 1967. the information that the House has passed the same with amendments in which the concurrence of the Senate is To the Honorabl~, the Senate of the Commonwealth of requested. Pennsylvania: The PRESIDENT pro tempore. The bills, as amended, In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to will be placed on the Calendar. nominate for the advice and consent of the Senate Mrs. Marion M. Iraca, Madera, Clearfield County, for ap­ HOUSE CONCURS IN SENATE BR.LS pointment as Justice of the Peace in and for the Township of Bigler, Clearfield County, to serve until the first Mon­ He also returned to the Senate, SB 757, 898, 899, 900, 901, day of January 1968, to fill a vacancy. 902, 904, 905 and 906, with the information that the House RAYMOND P. SHAFER. has passed the same without amendments. 594 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL-SENATE August 15,

HOUSE CONCURS IN SENATE CONCURRENT Which was committed to the Committee on Forests and RESOLUTION Waters, Game and Fish. He also informed the Senate that the House has con­ Mr. BYRNE presented to the Chair SB 1093, entitled: curred in resolution from the Senate, numbered and en­ An Act amending the act of April 12, 1951 (P. L. 90), titled: entitled "Liquor Code," authorizing the sale of liquor and Senate Concurrent Resolution, Serial No. 133-Directing malt or brewed beverages during certain hours on a Sun­ the .Joint State Government Commission to investigate the day when such day is also the thirty-first day of December. condition of ambulance services in Pennsylvania. Which was committed to the Committee on Law and Order. BILLS SIGNED The President pro tempore (Robert D. Fleming) in the SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION presence of the Senate signed the following bills: RECALLING FROM THE GOVERNOR SB 233 SB 757, 898, 899, 900, 901, 902, 904, 905 and 906. Mr. STROUP, on behalf of Mr. BELL, offered the fol­ STATEMENT BY THE CHAIR lowing resolution, which was read, considered and adopted: The PRESIDENT pro tempore. At this time, the Chair In the Senate, August 15, 1967. turns the gavel over to the President of the Senate to RESOLVED (the House of Representatives concurring), preside. That Senate Bill No. 233, Printer's No. 239, entitled "An The PRESIDENT (Lieutenant Governor Raymond J. act amending the act of April 29, 1959 (P. L. 58), entitled Broderick) in the Chair. 'An act consolidating and revising the Vehicle Code, the Tractor Code, the Motor Vehicle Financial Responsibiilty Act and other acts relating to the ownership, possession and BILL INTRODUCED AND REFERRED use of vehicles and tractors,' authorb:ing certain persons in the armed services of the United States to operate motor Messrs. WADE, WARE and WILLARD presented to the vehicles within Pennsylvania for a limited period of time Chair SB 1091, entitled: without licensure by Pennsylvania,'' be recalled from the Governor for the purpose of amendment. An Act making an appropriation to the Pennsylvania Department of Commerce for a High-Speed Rail Demon­ Ordered, That the Clerk present the same to the House stration Program. of Representatives for concurrence. Which was committed to the Committee on Appropria­ tions. SENATE RESOLUTIONS CONGRATULATING THE ASHLEY ALL-STARS UPON RECESS THEIR VICTORIBS IN THE NATIONAL BASEBALL CONGRESS Mr. STROUP. Mr. President, I request a ninety minute recess of the Senate for the purpose of holding a Repub­ Messrs. WOOD and MURRAY offered the following reso­ lican Caucus and a Democratic Caucus. lution which was read, considered and adopted: The PRESIDENT. Are there any objections? The Chair hears no objection, and declares a ninety minute recess of In the Senate, August 15, 1967. the Senate. On Sunday, August 13, 1967, the Ashley All-Stars from Luzerne County, unleashed a thirteen-hit attack to defeat a strong Mansfield, Ohio team in the National Baseball AFTER RECESS Congress. This win for Ashley gives them the right to travel to Wichita, Kansas to compete against twenty-four The PRESIDENT. The time of recess having elapsed, other teams in the nationwide elimination. the Senate will be in order. This victory has brought a great deal of fame to the Wyoming Valley. The members of the team who came from various communities in the area deserve much credit CALENDAR OVER IN ORDER but without the support of the local citizens these victories would not be possible. We are sure that the :people of the All bills on today's Calendar were passed over in their area are proud of the team and we want to jom with them order at the request of Mr. STROUP. in offering our congratulations; therefore be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of Pennsylvania extend its sincere congratulations to the Ashley All-Stars upon their UNFINISHED BUSINESS recent victories in the National Baseball Congress and at the same time to wish them success in the nationwide REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES elimination to be held in Wichita, Kansas and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of.this resolution be forwarded Mr. WADE, from the Committee on Appropriations, re­ to the team manager, Buddy Yenchak in Ashley, Pennsyl­ ported, as committed, SB 885, 1056, 1066 and BB 491. vania. Mr. HILL, from the Committee on .Judiciary General, reported, as amended, BB 921. CONGRATULATING REVEREND ANP MRS. EDSON BENSON ON THEIR SEVENTY-FIRST WEDDING ANNIVERSARY. BILLS INTRODUCED AND REFERRED Mr. WOOD offered the following resolution which was Mr. BELL presented to the Chair SB 1092, entitled: read, considered and adopted: · An Act amending the act of June 3, 1937 (P. L. 1225), In the Senate, August 15, 1967. entitled "The Game Law," further regulating the payment of bounties on predators. This year marks the· seventy-first wedding anniversary 1967. LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL-SENATE 595 of Reverend and Mrs. Edson Andrew Benson of Lacey­ BILLS SIGNED ville, Wyoming County. The couple, fondly known as "the preacher and his wife," are both nearing ninety-four The President (Lieutenant Governor Raymond J. Brod­ years of age and are in good health. erick) in the presence of the Senate signed the following It was on August 20, 1896 that the couple were married bills: at the home of the bride, the former G. Louise Moss. Over the many years of their lives the Bensons served the re­ BB 165, 976 and 1100. ligious needs of Wyoming County. In 1960 Reverend Ben­ son retired at the age of eighty-six. GUESTS OF SENATOR WILLIAM B. LENTZ Congratulations are in order; therefore be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the Commonwealth of AND SENATOR MARVIN V. KELLER Pennsylvania pause in its deliberations to offer its sincere PRESENTED TO SENATE congratulations to the Reverend and Mrs. Edson Benson upon their seventy-first wedding anniversary, with the The PRESIDENT. The Chair, at this time, would like hope that they will live to spend many more happy days to extend our customary, usual, warm greeting to some together; and be it further guests who are seated to the right of the Chair. They are RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution be forwarded a niece of Senator Lentz, Mrs. Prince, and her two child­ to Reverend and Mrs. Benson at their home, 219 East Main ren; her friend, Mrs. Kendig, and a nephew, Kirby Lentz. Street, Laceyville, Pennsylvania. I might add that they are all from Bucks County, the baili­ wick of Senator Keller. BILLS ON FffiST READING Would you please stand to be recognized. We will give you our usual, warm greeting. It is very nice having you Mr. STROUP. Mr. President, I move that the Senate do with us. now proceed to the first reading of all bills reported from Committees for the first time at today's Session. ADJOURNMENT Mr. KLINE. Mr. President, I second the motion. Mr. STROUP. Mr. President, I move that the Senate do The motion was agreed to. now adjourn until Wednesday, August 16, 1967, at 9:00 The bills were as follows: a.m., Eastern Daylight Saving Time. SB 885, 1056, 1066, BB 491 and 921. Mr. KLINE. Mr. President, I second the motion. And said bills having been read at length for the first The motion was agreed to. time, The Senate adjourned at 3:52 p.m., Eastern Daylight Ordered, To be laid aside for second reading. Saving Time.