COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA l£tglslatlut Journal TUESDAY, JANUARY 5, 1965

Session of 1965 149th of the General Assembly Vol. 1, No. 1

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Thy divine wisdom to discern the way which Thou wouldst have them go. TUESDAY, JANUARY 5, 1965 In Thy blest name we pray. Amen. At 11 :30 a.m., the Honorable Louis Leonard, a member ftom Allegheny County, accompanied by the gentleman COMMUNICATIONS FROM GOVERNOR from Lancaster, the Honorable Baker Royer, made the The Secretary to the Governor, Honorable William G. following announcement in the hall of the House: Murphy, being introduced, presented communications in In accordance with the provisions of Article II, section writing from the Governor, which were laid upon the 4, of the constitution of Pennsylvania, the. members-elect table. of the House of Representatives will meet this day at 12 o'clock noon in the hall of the House for the purpose of PRESENTATION'OF ELECTION RETURNS organization of the 149th regular session of the House of Representatives. The SECRETARY. The Chair recognizes the Deputy Secretary of the Commonwealth, Honorable Albert E. EDITOR'S NOTE: Eberman. Chief Clerk R. P. Stimmel, because of a temporary disa­ Mr. EBERMAN. I have the honor to present the returns bility, requested Secretary W. W. Waterhouse to preside of the election of November 3, 1964, of Representatives in over the organization of the House until the election of the General Assembly with the exception of Representa­ a Speaker. tives from the First Legislative District of Northumber­ The hour of 12 o'clock having arrived, Honorable W. W. land County and the First and Second Legislative Districts Waterhouse, Secretary of the House of Representatives, of Schuylkill County in which districts election contests called the members-elect to order and announced that: have not yet been resolved. This being the day and the hour fixed by Article II, The SECRETARY. The Chair extends the thanks of the section 4, of the constitution of Pennsylvania for the meet­ House to the Deputy Secretary of the Commonwealth. ing of the General Assembly, the members-elect of the House of Representatives will come to order. ELECTION RETURNS OPENED Prayer will be offered by the Reverend David R. Hoover, pastor of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, McCon­ Mr. GALLAGHER, a member-elect, offered a resolution nellsburg, Fulton County, Pennsylvania, who is the guest which was read, considered.and adopted as follows: of the gentleman from Beaver, Mr. Hamilton. In the House of Representatives, Tuesday, January 5, 1965. PRAYER Resolved, That the returns for the election of members of the House of Representatives, held Tuesday, Novem­ Prayer was offered by the Reverend David R. Hoover, ber 3, 1964, be now opened and read. pastor of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, McConnellsburg, he turns were opened and read as follows: Fulton County, Pennsylvania, guest chaplain and guest of the gentleman from Beaver, Mr. Hamilton, as follows: VOTES CAST FOR CANDIDATES FOR Almighty God, olir Father, Thou Whose eternal power ~ has called into being our universe and all that is therein, REPRESENTATIVES IN THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY AT THE GENERAL ELECTION Thou Whose everlasting presence leads and directs the NOVEMBER 3, 1964 destinies of mankind, and Thou Whose an~knowing wis­ dom inspires the hearts and minds of Thine own, we come Party Name Address Votes before Thee in the midst of this day with a depth of ADAMS COUNTY gratitude in the life of each of us. We thank Thee for 1 Member this great Nation and pray for Thy counsel and guidance upon her leaders. We are grateful for this Commonwealth Rep. Francis Worley, Latimore Township, Providen~e R. D. No.1, York Springs .. 10,366 and ask that Thy wise may protect her states­ Dem. Fred G. Klunk, 15 N. Peter St., men. New Oxford .. 9,498 We appreciate the joyous occasion which calls us to­ ALLEGHENY COUNTY gether and pray that Thou wilt· bless these legislators as 1st District-2 Members they dedicate themselves to represent this great Com­ Rep. John J. Vaughn, 2423 Osgood St., monwealth. 0, God, grant them Thy power to work dili­ Pittsburgh 14 _ _...: _ ...:...... 15,440 gently for that which is right; inspire them. with Thy con­ Rep. Michael R. Abbott, 1213 Arch St., tinued' presence and guidance, and bestow' upon them Pittsburgh 12. 13,304 2 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL-HOUSE January 5,

Party Name Address Votes Party Name Address Votes Dem. Thomas J. Foerster, 3714 Ruggles St., Rep. Felix DeGuilio, 117 Division St., Pittsburgh 14 ; .. 36,987 Rankin .. 12,182 Dem. Andrew T. Fenrich, 2014 Veronica St., Dem. Jules Filo, 4109 Greensprings Ave., Pittsburgh 12 . 36,583 West Mifflin .. 42,654 Dem. Edward P. Zemprelli, 1244 Bickerton Dr., 2nd District-1 Member Clairton .. 40,482 Rep. Anthony C. Troiano, 747 Dunmore St., 12th District-1 Member Pittsburgh 15206 .. 3,266 Dem. Theodore Johnson, 7136 Hermitage St., Rep. John T. Walsh, 1415 Fremont St., Pittsburgh 8 .. 16,057 McKeesport . 6,863 Dem. John T. Walsh, 1415 Fremont St., 3rd District-1 Member McKeesport . 18,383 Rep. Richard Forster, 211 Locust St., 13th District-1 Member Pittsburgh 10 .. 4,044 Dem. Paul F. Lutty, 1101 E. Warrington Ave., Rep. John H. Salton, 219 McMasters Dr., Pittsburgh 10 . 15,400 Monroeville .. 12,014 Dem. Joseph F. Bonetto, 1115 Keith Dr., 4th District-1 Member Pittsburgh 15239 .. 15,875 Rep. Joseph P. Rigby, 624 Copeland St., 14th District-4 Members Pittsburgh 32 .. 11,054 Dem. Caroline C. Brandon, 919 College Ave., Rep. Lee A. Donaldson, 2648 Miller Dr., Pittsburgh 32 . 10,354 Allison Park 63,199 Rep. Raymond E. Wilt, 131 Enger Ave., 5th District-1 Member Pittsburgh 14 62,285 Rep. Harry Markovitz, 5635 Melvin St., Rep. Laurence V. Gibb, 606 Centennial Ave., Pittsburgh 17 . 12,538 Sewickley 57,588 Dem. Molly Yard Garrett, 509 S. Linden St., Rep. William M. Appleton, 459 Ridge Road, Pittsburgh 8 . 10,927 Ingomar 56,876 Dem. Robert G. Leiendecker, 239 So. Starr Ave., 6th District-2 Members Pittsburgh 2 51,736 Dem. John C. Mohan, 2515 Middle Road, Rep. Harvey C. Avery, 424 Parklyn St., Glenshaw 50,277 Pittsburgh 34 .. 17,931 Dem. Anne Kondrick, Little Deer Creek Road, Rep. Edward L. Lange, 85 Harwood St. Rural Ridge 46,355 Pittsburgh . 17,775 Dem. John C. Piazza, 141 School St., Curtisville 44,187 Dem. Thomas F. Lamb, 905 Gladys Ave., Pittsburgh 16 .. 36,683 15th District-3 Members Dem. Louis Leonard, 1217 Strahley Place, Rep. George K. Haudenshield, 1505 Orchardview Pittsburgh 20 . 34,819 Dr., Pittsburgh 20 38,927 Rep. Ronald L. Thompson, 224 Parker Dr., 7th District-2 Members Mt. Lebanon, Pittsburgh 16 :...... 37,698 Rep. Paul Markovitz, 161 Hazelwood Ave., Rep. James K. K. Smith, 1710 Hillsdale Ave., Pittsburgh 7 .. 12,793 Pittsburgh 16 36,030 Rep. Herbert V. Sperling, 349 S. Winebiddle Dem. James E. Creehan, 1012 Hastie Road, Ave., Pittsburgh 15224 . 12,381 Castle Shannon, Pittsburgh 34 29,386 Dem. James F. Clarke, 3606 Parkview Ave., Dem. Karl E. Weise, 615 Winfield St., Pittsburgh .. 44,941 Bridgeville 29,178 Dem. K. Leroy Irvis, 2170 Centre Ave., Dem. M. Arthur Lazear, 627 Somerville Dr., Pittsburgh . 43,066 Pittsburgh 16 27,936 16th Dictrict-3 Members 8th District-1 Member Rep. Henry P. Otto, 361 Long Road., Rep. William Cliff Bell, 1128 Jacks Road, Pittsburgh 35 38,678 E. McKeesport .. 10,340 Rep. Earl S. Walker, 416 Franklin St., Dem. Thomas F. Sullivan, 721 Broadway, East Pittsburgh 34,586 E. McKeesport .. 12,950 Rep. Davv:soJ?- A. Mack, 1000 East End Ave., WIlkInsburg 30,296 9th District-2 Members Dem. Edward L. Dardanell, 627 Burton Dr., Rep. Donald. O. Bair, 425 Clair Drive, Pittsburgh 35 34,886 Pittsburgh 15228 .. 30,113 Dem. John J. Murray, 1616 Branning Road. Rep. Joseph V. Zord, 611 Glowood Drive, Pittsburgh 35 :...... 32,387 Pittsburgh 27 . 27,979 Dem. Paul W. Cummings, 141 Gardinia Dr., Dem. Charles R. McDevitt, 815 Fourth St., Turtle Creek 32,261 West Elizabeth .. 24,141 Dem. John A. Broglie, 117 Sylvania Drive, ARMSTRONG COUNTY Pittsburgh 36 .. 21,594 1 Member 10th District-1 Member Rep. John B. McCue, N. Water St., Kittanning 14,997 Dem. James E. Clark, 236 Logan Ave., Rep. Frank H. Smith, 1517 State Ave., Leechburg 16,805 Coraopolis .. 7,225 Dem. Max H. Homer, 137 William Circle, BEAVER COUNTY McKees Rocks .. 14,948 1st District-2 Members 11th District-2 Members Rep. Michael J. Jackson, 1823 Grant St., Aliquippa 12,504 Rep. Walter Lincoln Bouve, 227 Bost Drive, Rep. Chester C. Roser, 1703 4th St., Dravosburg .. 14,174 New Brighton 15066 11,679 1965. LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL-HOUSE 3

Party Name Address Name Address Votes Dem. Robert K. Hamilton, 917 Maplewood St., Margarette S. Kooker, Fifth & Park Ave., Ambridge . Quakertown ~ . 51,607 Dem. H. Beryl Klein, 2009 Main St., Aliquippa Oscar S. Bortner, 161 Forsythia Dr., So. Levittown .. 50,060 2nd District-2 Members Stephen 1. Weiss, R. D. No.2, L. Mt. Rd., Rep. Dean Bricker, 401 4th Ave., New Hope . 49,661 Patterson Heights, Beaver Falls James J. Frain, 425 Walker Ave., Penndel .. 49,599 Rep. Richard L. Doolittle, 68 St. Andrews Dr., Phyllis B. Antunes, R. D. No.1, Callowhill Beaver Falls .. .. St., Perkasie .. Dem. Charles D. Stone, 100 Summit St., 48,709 Aliquippa .. 2nd District-1 Member Dem. Ronald G. Lench, College Hill Apts., Beaver Falls .. Eugene M. Baldwin, 7030 Mill Creek Rd., Levittown .. 7,685 BEDFORD COUNTY James J. A. Gallagher, 26 Flower Lane, 1 Member Levittown .. 17,160 Rep. Percy G. Foor, 139 W. Main St., Everett BUTLER COUNTY Dem. Earnest G. Sotirokos, 607 S. Thomas St., Bedford .. 1st District-1 Member Albert L. McCandless, R. D. No.5, Butler 10,449 BERKS COUNTY Thomas J. Tiberi, Stutz Rd., Butler . 11,814 1st District-1 Member 2nd District-1 Member Rep. Georgia K. Mantis, 1610 Lorraine Road, Reading .. H. Francis Kennedy, Royal Oak Rd., Dem. Paul J. Hoh, 928 Weiser St., Reading .. R. D. No.6, Butler .. 11,419 Matt Hawkins, R. D. No.2, Valencia .. 10,299 2nd District-1 Member CAMBRIA COUNTY Rep. James J. Gallen, 302 Hendel St., Shillington . 1st District-1 Member Dem. Walter J. Miller, 1117 New Holland Rd., Cecil K. Leberknight, 715 Von Lunen Rd., Kenhorst . Johnstown .. 8,948 3rd District-1 Member Joseph J. McAneny, 182 Worth St., Johnstown . 12,917 Rep. William G. Piper, 202 Harvard Blvd., Lincoln Park, Reading .. 2nd District-2 Members Dem. William R. Werley, South Ward, Hamburg Robert L. Hagerich, 430 Hystone Ave., 4th District-1 Member Johnstown . 17,974 John H. Stiffler, 223 Mabel St., Rep. Richard L. Adams, 1907 Elizabeth Ave., Johnstown . 14,745 Laureldale .. Edward W. McNally, 1646 Colonial St., Dem. Lester K. Fryer, 402 E. Third St., Ferndale . 25,148 Boyertown .. Harry A. Englehart, 317 N. Phaney St., Ebensburg .. 20,747 5th District-1 Member 3rd District-1 Member Rep. Joseph J. Lewalski, 1367 Perkiomen Ave., Reading . Fred R. Korman, East Fallentimber, R. D., Dem. Russell J. LaMarca, 45 Carroll St., Reading Hollentown 4,910 Paul Yahner, R. D., Patton 14,314 BLAIR COUNTY 1st District-1 Member CAMERON COUNTY 1 Member Rep. Robert E. Clarke, 1800 Third Ave., Altoona Dem. Chadwick B. Crumm, 225 6th Ave., R. L. Lunn, 17 W. 6th St., Emporium . 1,475 Altoona .. Erwin L. Murray, 201 Hemlock St., Emporium . 1,843 2nd District-1 Member CARBON COUNTY Rep.. W. William Wilt, 529 Pine St., 1 Member Hollidaysburg .. Dem. Walter M. Scott, R. D. No.4, Tyrone, Walter Coopey, 17 Church St., Audenreid 8,811 Box 61 .. John F. Bonner, 445 W. White St., Summit Hill .. 13,693 BRADFORD COUNTY 1 Member CENTRE COUNTY 1 Member Rep. Evan S. Williams, Troy . 14,677 Dem. Rep. Eugene M. Fulmer, 221 S. Barnard St., State College .. 15,633 BUCKS COUNTY Dem. Alberta C. Reede, 613 Locust Lane, 1st District-4 Members State College .. 10,451 Rep. Alan Williams, 353 E. State St., CHESTER COUNTY Doylestown 53,111 1st District-2 Members Rep. James L. Wright, 116 Hollow Road., Levittown 52,693 Rep. C. Timothy Slack, 129 S. 5th Ave., Rep. John S. Renninger, 148 N. State St., Coatesville 20,780 Newtown 52,338 Rep. Benjamin J. Reynolds, Rt. No.1, Avondale 19,826 4 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL--HOUSE January 5,

Party Name Address Votes Party Name Address Votes Dem. Charles C. McMillan, Jr., R. D., Dem. Edwin V. Jeszenka, R. D. No.3, Landenberg .. 18,889 Harrisburg .. 22,752 Dem. Leonard Pevar, 602 Ridge Ave., Dem. Paul G. Gothier, 5225 Woodlawn Dr., Kennett Square . 17,519 Colonial Park, Harrisburg .. 22,394 2nd District-2 Members DELAWARE COUNTY Rep. William H. Ashton, Delchester Farms, 1st District-1 Member Edgemont . 30,370 Rep. John Stauffer, 1215 Dorothy Ave., Rep. Thomas H. Worrilow, 933 Potter St., Phoenixville . 29,326 Chester .. 10,057 Dem. Charles F. Crawford, Sr., 129 Cedar Hollow Dem. John E. Gremminger, 312 E. 22nd St., Rd .. 19,271 Chester . 12,511 Dem. Annamaria Malloy, N. Valley Rd., Paoli . 18,214 2nd District-4 Members CLARION COUNTY 1 Member Rep. Clyde R. Dengler, 551 Netherwood St., Upper Darby...... 68,548 Rep. George W. Alexander, 726 Main St., Rep. Matthew J. Ryan, 141 Brookside Rd., Clarion .. 8,182 Newtown Square 68,191 Dem. Fred L. Laughlin, 423 Penn St., Rep. Mae W. Kernaghan, 419 Holly Rd., New Bethlehem . 7,339 Yeadon 67,506 Rep. Rocco A. Odorisio, 402 W. Wayne Ave., CLEARFIELD COUNTY Wayne 67,183 1 Member Dem. Anthony J. Serafino, 125 N. Oak Ave., Clifton Heights 56,916 Rep. Austin M. Harrier, LeContes Mills 14,729 Dem. William E. Mowatt, 42 Kent Rd., Dem. Frank M. O'Neil, 421 W. Garfield Ave., Upper Darby...... 56,769 DuBois .. 15,568 Dem. Joseph R. Breslin, 529 Country Club Lane, CLINTON COUNTY Havertown 56,652 Dem. Clyde G. Mager, 294 S. New Ardmore Ave., 1 Member Broomall 56,519 Rep. W. Max Bossert, R. D., Beech Creek .. 7,340 Dem. J. Kenneth Sorgen, Island Route, Lock 3rd District-4 Members Haven .. 7,126 Rep. Edward B. Mifflin, 419 Drew Ave., COLUMBIA COUNTY Swarthmore . 55,996 1 Member Rep. Joseph W. Isaacs, 1547 Baltimore Ave., Folcraft . 55,895 Rep. Amin A. Alley, 239 W. Second St., Rep. J. Mervyn Harris, 300 Copples Lane, Berwick .. 10,935 Wallingford .. 55,720 Dem. Kent D. Shelhamer, R. D. No.2, Rep. Stanley R. Kester, 2417 Green St., Berwick .. 12,101 Chester .. 55,283 Dem. Kenneth L. Smith, Crozer Seminary CRAWFORD COUNTY Campus, Upland .. 49,844 1 Member Dem. Thomas B. Luke, 3070 Heatherton Dr., Chester _ . 49,606 'Rep. R. Budd Dwyer, 765 Hartman St., Dem. Charles W. Parris, 139 Elmwood Ave., Meadville .. 16,482 Norwood . 49,023 Dem. John H. White, High St., Conneaut Lake . 12,230 Dem. Frank J. Capozzoli, 808 Park Dr., CUMBERLAND COUNTY Glenolden .. 48,778 1st District-1 Member ELK COUNTY Rep. Guy A. Kistler, 2327 Harvard Ave., 1 Member Camp Hill . 15,432 Dem. James E. Breach, 341 N. 19th St., Rep. John J. Antonini, 419 E. Main St., Camp Hill .. 10,737 Ridgway .. 5,710 Dem. William F. Renwick, 130 Straub St., 2nd District-1 Member St. Mary's .. 9,294 Rep. Lourene W. George, 114 South West St., Carlisle .. 13,101 ERIE COUNTY Dem. Sylvia H. Rambo, 617 S. Hanover St., 1st District-1 Member Carlisle . 10,785 Rep. Wendell R. Good, 534 Vermont Ave., DAUPHIN COUNTY Erie . 13,288 1st District-1 Member Dem. Robert E. Bellomini, 1161 West 21st St., Erie .. 16,676 Rep. Robert S. Ogilvie, 2619 N. 2nd St., 16,932 Harrisburg .. 2nd District-1 Member Dem. Lois B. Taylor, 1944 Mulberry St., H,arrisburg . 13,476 Rep. Ray Robie, 1138 E. 28th St., Erie 8,018 2nd District--3 Members Dem. Frank Polaski, 1051 E. 24th St., Erie 19,129 Rep. Blaine C. Hocker, 42 Harrisburg St., 3rd Distdct-2 Members Oberlin .. 35,249 Rep. H. Joseph Hepford, 3809 Schoolhouse Rep. Stanley L. Blair, 37 West Ave., Albion ...... 24,125 Lane, Harrisburg __ _ .. 33,843 Rep. Ford E. O'Dell, 7898 East Lake' Rd., Rep. Thomas D. Caldwell, Jr., 500 Park Erie _ 23,745 Terrace, Paxtang, Harrisburg .. 33,463 Dem. Mary C. Reagan, 944 West Arlington St., ;.~em. Russell E. Barrick, R. D. No.1, Erie _..... 21,557 Hummelstown _ _ :.. .. 22,807 Dem. Gene A. Heuser, 6659 E. Lake Rd., Erie ...... 20,993 1965. LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL-HOUSE 5

Party Name Address Votes Party Name Address Votes FAYETTE COUNTY LACKAWANNA COUNTY 1st District-1 Member 1st District-1 Member Rep. Thomas H. Robinson, 608 Morgantown St., Rep. John J. Dunn, Sr., 907 Beech St., Point Marion . 7,165 Scranton 8,887 Dem. Telio Packroni, Box 788, Masontown 11,628 Dem. Cyril J. Moran, 825 N. Irving Ave., Scranton 16,921 2nd District-2 Members 2nd District-1 Member Rep. George A. Bratton, 12 Johnson Ave., Uniontown .. 13,698 Rep. Frank J. Katilus, 1059 Blair Ave., Rep. Albert R. Hawk, 102 Lemon Wood Acres, Scranton 9,852 Uniontown . 12,578 Dem. Michael J. Needham, 324 S. Hyde Park Dem. Frank L. Malinzak, North Union Township, Ave., Scranton 17,440 Oliver . 26,672 3rd District-1 Member Dem. Nicholas Kornick, 37 Shady Lane, Uniontown .. 26,605 Rep. Thomas A. Priblo, 138 River St., Olyphant 7,422 FOREST COUNTY Dem. Joseph G. Wargo, 408 Cleveland St., 1 Member Olyphant 27,035 Rep. James Kepler Davis, Elm St., Tionesta . 1,307 4th District-l Member Dem. John F. Bray, Clarington .. 806 Rep. William Edwards, R. D. No.1, Jermyn... 13,984 FRANKLIN COUNTY Dem. John Wansacz, 620 Hickory St., Old Forge 15,000 1st District-l Member LANCASTER COUNTY Rep. Enos H. Horst, 120 Lincoln Way West, 1st District-l Member Chambersburg .. 9,715 Rep. Eugene S. Rutherford, 922 Buchanan Ave., Dem. Thomas H. Crider, 32 Lincoln Way W., Lancaster 10,003 Chambersburg .. 8,005 Dem. John C. Pittenger, 423 W. James St., Lancaster 14,214 2nd District-1 Member 2nd District--4 Members Rep. Margaret Unger, Rt. No.3, Greencastle ...... 5,975 Dem. William O. Shuman, 162 E. Madison St., Rep. Edwin D. Eshleman, 2820 Spring Valley Greencastle 9,514 Rd., R. D. No.1, Lancaster .. 51,266 Rep. Sherman L. Hill, 201 Manor Ave., FULTON COUNTY Millersville .. 50,143 Rep. Baker Royer, 1157 W. Main St., 1 Member Ephrata . 49,919 Rep. Harry M. Elvey, 218 E. North St., Rep. Jack B. Horner, 545 Groff Ave., McConnellsburg 2,139 Elizabethtown .. 49,334 Dem. Guy F. Oakman, Harrisonville 1,878 Dem. Robert A. Mason, 137 Martin Ave., Ephrata .. 30,465 GREEN COUNTY Dem. Harry E. Althouse, 112 W. Main St., Terre Hill . 30,361 1 Member Dem. Wendell B. Singles, 316 N. Lime St., Rep. Helen M. Porter, 174 W. Elm St., Quarryville .. 29,971 Waynesburg 3,514 Dem. Ernest Gerfin, 332 N. 6th St., Columbia .. 29,495 Dem. Russell E. Headlee, Garards Fort 11,615 LAWRENCE COUNTY HUNTINGDON COUNTY 1st District-l Member 1 Member 'Rep. Robert L. Pearsall, R. D. No.2, Burns St., New Castle . 7,644 Rep. Orville E. Snare, 610 Penn Ave.. Dem. Dominick E. Cioffi, 25 E. Reynolds St., Huntingdon 8,431 New Castle . 13,175 Dem. Robert W. Parsons, Blair Mills 5,676 2nd District-1 Member INDIANA COUNTY Rep. Donald W. Fox, R. D. No.2, Enon Valley 12,452 1 Member Dem. John Greer, Volant 11,260 Rep. William G. Buchanan, 309 Poplar Ave., Indiana .. 17,246 LEBANON COUNTY Dem. John J. Mizerock, Jr., Main St., 2 Members Rossiter . 12,033 Rep. H. Jack Seltzer, 229 S. Forge Rd., Palmyra 20,148 JEFFERSON COUNTY Rep. Clarence F. Manbeck, R. D. No.1, 1 Member Fredericksburg 20,065 Dem. Gerald R. Weiant, 260 S. 12th St., Rep. L. Eugene Smith, R. D. No.1, Lebanon 13,218 Punxsutawney .. 10,661 Dem. Jonathan W. Hoffa, 755 N. 4th Ave., Dem. Ross L. Ferraro, 1100 Ninth Ave., Lebanon 13,075 Brockway .. 8,595 LEHIGH COUNTY JUNIATA COUNTY 1st District-2 Members 1 Member Rep. John E. Backenstoe, 2818 Moravian Ave., Rep. Lester H. Zimmerman, 316 Orange St., Allentown 18,605 Mifflintown .. 3,687 Rep. William S. Zettelmoyer, 614 N. 24th St., Dem. LeeRoy Fogelman, McAlisterville .. 3,653 Allentown 18,280 6 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL-HOUSE January 5,

Party Name Address Votes Party Name Address Votes Dem. Samuel W. Frank, 634 Gordon St., 2nd District-l Member Allentown .. 24,846 Dem. James P. Ritter, 542 Mohawk St., Rep. James E. Willard, R. D. No.2, Allentown . 23,970 Pulaski 13,474 Dem. August J. Petrillo, 822 Spearman Ave., 2nd District-2 Members Farrell 12,216 Rep. Marian E. Markley, R. D. No.1, MIFFLIN COUNTY Macungie .. 24,560 Rep. William A. Steckel, 1018 Main St., 1 Member Slatington . 22,924 Rep. Harry W. Price, Jr., 135 W. Third St., Dem. William E. Eckensberger, 839 Fairmont Lewistown . 6,053 Ave., Fullerton . 25,563 Dem. W. Brady Hetrick, 804 W. Fourth St., Dem. Ray A. Reinsmith, 1130 Loxly Lane, Lewistown . 8,729 Allentown . 24,133 MONROE COUNTY LUZERNE COUNTY 1 Member 1st District-l Member Rep. H. John Davis, 83 Knox St., Mt. Pocono '" 6,429 Rep. Leo H. Kubitsky, 417 Winters Ave., Dem. Van D. Yetter, Jr., R. D. No.2, East West Hazleton . 10,616 Stroudsburg .. Dem. William T. Bachman, 125 S. Washington 10,375 St., Freeland . 12,996 MONTGOMERY COUNTY 2nd District-l Member 1st District-2 Members Rep. Walter Rouskouski, 77 Lee Park Ave., Rep. Lawrence Coughlin, 829 Mt. Moro Rd., Lee Park, Wilkes Barre . 10,590 Villanova .. 27,825 Dem. Stanley A. MehoIchick, 3 Sively St., Rep. Jeanne D. Brugger, 1996 Broadview Rd., Ashley .. 14,205 Wayne .. 27,478 Dem. Samuel E. Dennis, 10 Meredith Rd., 3rd District-l Member Penn Wynne, Philadelphia 51 .. 20,639 Rep. Frank L. Innocenti, 360 Shoemaker Ave., Dem. Alexander Volpe, 64 Forresy St., Swoyerville .. 6,766 Conshohocken .. 20,387 Dem. James Musto, 61 Bryden St., Pittston 17,853 2nd District-2 Members 4th District-l Member Rep. Robert J. Butera, 900 Buttonwood St., Rep. Donald E. Hosey, 135 Willow st., Norristown .. 32,713 Plymouth . 10,789 Rep. Frank W. Jenkins, 1101 Country Club Dr., Dem. William B. Curwood, 51 N. Main St., Oreland . 31,102 Shickshinny .. 15,343 Dem. Edward Francis Kane, R. D. No.1, Swedes Ford Rd., Ambler . 26,580 5th District-l Member Dem. Bernard J. Shaw, Jr., 3005 St. Vincent St., Norristown .. 25,759 Rep. G. Wesley Lewis, R. D. No.1, Kingston, Pittston .. 9,621 3rd District-2 Members Dem. Fred J. Shupnik, 550 Charles St., Luzerne .. 15,790 Rep. Charles F. Mebus, 214 Maple Ave., Wyncote .. 38,009 6th District-l Member Rep. Charles G. Nicholson, 2325 Pioneer Rd., Rep. Stanley J. Brockman, 246 S. River St., Hatboro .. 37,566 Wilkes Barre . 9,544 Dem. Richard G. Gross, 307 Lorimer Dr., Wyncote 19095 .. 30,929 Dem. Bernard F. O'Brien, 28 Hillard St., Dem. Raymond B. Reinl, 2525 Turner Rd., Wilkes Barre . 16,861 Willow Grove .. 30,049 LYCOMING COUNTY 1st District-l Member 4th District-3 Members Rep. Edwin G. Holl, 426 Perkiomen Ave., Rep. James C. Humes, 817 Rural Ave., Lansdale 33,291 Williamsport .. 8,859 Rep. G. Sieber Pancoast, 122 West Seventh St., Dem. Robert C. Wise, 1004 Locust St., Collegeville 32,468 Williamsport .. 11,276 Rep. Herbert R. Maack, Briar Lane, Pottstown 32,285 2nd District-l Member Dem. John D. Ball, Jr., Salford Rd., Perkiomenville 27,709 Rep. Alvin C. Bush, R. D. No.2, Muncy .. 14,810 Dem. John E. Beadle, 213 Potts Dr., Pottstown... 27,281 Dem. Harold B. Dilker, 85 E. Houston Ave., Dem. John R. Greene, 1441 Dogwood Lane, Montgomery . 10,152 Hatfield 27,028 McKEAN COUNTY MOUNTOUR COUNTY 1 Member 1 Member Rep. Victor J. Westerberg, 630 Greeves St., Kane .. 10,096 Rep. Harry A. Kessler, 36 Ash St., Danville ...... 3,776 Dem. J. Richard Monago, 47 Williams St., Dem. Harold Van Sickle, 26 Grand St., Danville 2,621 Bradford .. 8,571 NORTHAMPTON COUNTY MERCER COUNTY 1st District-l Member 1st District-l Member Rep. Edwin H. Koons, Jr. 61:1/2 E. Goepp St., Rep. Ralph J. Down, 1647 Hannah Ct., Sharon... 11,790 Bethlehem 7,757 Dem. Reid L. Bennett, State Line Rd., R. D. No.1, Dem. James A. O'Donnell, 10 East Fourth St., Sharpsville 12,411 Bethlehem 13,244 1965. LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL-HOUSE 7

Party Name Address Votes Party Name Address Votes 2nd District-l Member 4th District-l Member Rep. Russell S. Moyer, R. No.1, Northampton 8,034 Rep. Sidney B. Gottlieb, Kevon Park, Dem. Russell Kowalyshyn, 2005 Siefried Ave., Philadelphia . 2,846 Northampton 12,675 Dem. Herbert Fineman, 4901 Wyndale Ave., Philadelphia . 23,026 3rd District-2 Members 5th District-2 Members Rep. Michler E. Warner, 1715 Butler St., Easton 11,734 Rep. Herbert L. Olivieri, 15-0 Park City West, Rep. Marie Louise Daub, 123 Lafayette St., Philadelphia .. 6,110 Easton 11,547 Rep. William F. Hayward, 4029 Powelton Ave., Dem. Jeanette F. Reibman, 514 McCartney St., Philadelphia . 6,069 Easton 25,541 Dem. Freeman Hankins, 4075 Haverford Ave., Dem. James F. Prendergast, 340 Paxinosa Ave., Philadelphia .. 34,738 Easton 24,120 Dem. Sarah A. Anderson, 226 N. 52nd St., NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY Philadelphia . 34,674 1st District-l Member 6th District-l Member NO RETURNS-ELECTION CONTEST Rep. Frank Patrick Gallanagh, 46 McKean St., Philadelphia . 8,425 2nd District-l Member Dem. Joseph Skale, 605 Porter St., Philadelphia 15,109 Rep. Adam T. Bower, 138 Bainbridge St., 7th District-2 Members Sunbury 11,630 Dem. Ronald P. DeWald, R. D. No.3, Muncy...... 9,485 Rep. Nunzio Carto, Jr., 2214 S. Broad St., Philadelphia 45 .. 18,010 PERRY COUNTY Rep. William M. Kelly, 2350 S. 20th St., Philadelphia .. 16,995 1 Member Dem. Vincent F. Scarcelli, 2103 S. Lambert St., Rep. Allan W. Holman, Jr., 119 S. Second St., Philadelphia 45 .. 28,194 Newport 6,500 Dem. Alfonse Parlante, 1506 E. Moyamensing Dem. Samuel R. Nulton, R. D., Elliotsburg 4,774 Ave., Philadelphia . 27,913 PIKE COUNTY 8th District-l Member 1 Member Rep. Robert Santore, 769 S. 8th St., Rep. J. Russell Eshback, Bushkill . 3,833 Philadelphia 12,457 Dem. J. Russell Eshback, Bushkill . 1,411 Dem. Henry J. Cianfrani, 747 S. 6th St., Philadelphia 19,681 POTTER COUNTY 9th District-l Member 1 Member Rep. Mitchell E. Harden, 2647 Ellsworth St., Rep. Ray C. Goodrich, R. D. No.1, Box 111, Philadelphia .. 3,831 Roulette 16746 . 4,200 Dem. Frances R. Jones. 2233 Christian St., Dem. Ned C. Henderson, First St., Shinglehouse 2,733 Philadelphia 46 . 24,000 SCHUYLKILL COUNTY 10th District-l Member 1st District-l Member Rep. George C. Hines, 2058 Poplar St., Philadelphia 4,159 NO RETURNS-ELECTION CONTEST Dem. Arthur Rubin, 433 N. Franklin St., 2nd District-2 Members Philadelphia 11,999 NO RETURNS-ELECTION CONTEST 11th District-l Member Rep. Lawrence Kerrin, 1546 N. 29th St., PHILADELPHIA COUNTY Philadelphia . 1,595 1st District-l Member Dem. Herbert Arlene, 1942 W. Jefferson St., Philadelphia .. 19,169 Rep. Albert J. Ogens, 2622 S. Lloyd St., Philadelphia . 8,858 12th District-3 Members Dem. James P. O'Donnell, 2636 S. 66th St., Philadelphia .. 14,739 Rep. Matthew F. Brodzik, 3878 Archer St., Philadelphia . 14,337 2nd District-2 Members Rep. Charles A. Burns, Jr., 2850 N.6th St., Philadelphia .. 14,303 Rep. Leonard Barnett, 6219 Ellsworth St., Rep. Lester Johnson, 2353 N. Park Ave., Philadelphia .. 11,085 Philadelphia . 14,169 Rep. Edwin S. Livingston, 1710 S. 55th St., Dem. John J. Welsh, 3544 N. Broad St., Philadelphia .. 10,729 Philadelphia 40 . 46,917 Dem. Paul M. Lawson, 5425 Sansom St., Dem. Thomas A. Frascella, 1230 W. Somerset St., Philadelphia . 43,364 Philadelphia . 46,676 Dem. Martin P. Mullen, 5332 Glenmore Ave., Dem. Ulysses Shelton, 717 W. Berks St., Philadelphia .. 43,302 Philadelphia 22 . 46,502 3rd District-l Member 13th District-l Member Rep. John J. O'Grady, Jr., 6723 Haverford Ave., Rep. Clara Baldwin, Cn. 2132 N. 27th St., Philadelphia . 6,652 Philadelphia .. 1,136 Dem. Anita Palermo Kelly, 6113 Master St., Dem. Susie Monroe, 1942 N. 23rd St., Philadelphia . 17,523 Philadelphia . 14,625 8 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL--HOUSE January 5,

Party Name Address Votes Party Name Address Votes 14th District-1 Member 25th District-2 Members Rep. Andrew Grant, 2442 N. 16th St., Rep. Donald A. Giordano, 8645 Forrest Ave., Philadelphia . 1,134 Philadelphia 50 19,596 Dem. Junius M. Emerson, 2603 N. Corliss St., Rep. Philip J. Lembach, 6135 N. 11th St., Philadelphia . 17,007 Philadelphia 41 18,925 Dem. Eugene Gelfand, Ogontz Manor Apts., 15th District-1 Member Ogontz & Olney Ave., Philadelphia 41 ...... 50,394 Dem. Peter E. Perry, 1020 Lakeside Ave., Rep. Joseph M. McQue, Sr., 4746 "D" St., Philadelphia 50,086 Philadelphia . 10,319 Dem. Louis Sherman, 4805 B St., Philadelphia 16,274 26th District-2 Members 16th District-1 Member Rep. Herbert F. Holmes, Jr., 1008 Kenwyn St., Philadelphia 24,610 Rep. Jose Hernandez, 1531 N. 6th St., Rep. Elwood H. H!i.ppel, 2934 Fanshawe St., Philadelphia . 4,633 Philadelphia 23,573 Dem. William Limper, 169 W. Huntingdon St., Dem. Joseph J. Armstrong, 958 Marcella St., Philadelphia .. 12,277 Philadelphia 32,952 Dem. John Pezak, 2334 Margaret St., 17th District-2 Members Philadelphia 32,659 Rep. Anthony M. Cholewiak, 3368 E. Thompson SNYDER COUNTY St., Philadelphia . 14,892 1 Member Rep. Kathryn G. Lorah, 2679 Braddock St., Philadelphia .. 14,094 Rep. Harvey P. Murray, Jr., 412 W. Pine St., Dem. William J. Lederer, 1237 Shackamaxon Selinsgrove 6,413 St., Philadelphia 25 . 26,513 Dem. Marlin Ettinger, Beavertown 3,062 Dem. Joseph A. Sullivan, 2152 E. Ann St., Philadelphia . 26,370 SOMERSET COUNTY 1 Member 18th District-·1 Member Rep. William R. Korns, 11 E. Main St., Somerset 15,536 Rep. Emery W. Dawes, 217 E. Tioga St., Dem. Peter Dumbauld, 344 High St., Somerset... 17,271 Philadelphia . 10,289 Dem. Harry R. J. Comer, 2764 N. Howard St., SULLIVAN COUNTY Philadelphia . 18,970 1 Member 19th District-1 Member Rep. Kenneth B. Le'e, Eagles Mere 1,810 Dem. Bernard F. Bagley, R. D. No.2, Dushore... 1,251 Rep. Walter A. Wetzel, 4306 Teesdale St., Philadelphia .. 11,186 SUSQUEHANNA COUNTY Dem. Ernest O. Branca, 4734 Sheffield Ave., 1 Member Philadelphia . 17,265 Rep. John C. Cavender, Hop Bottom 8,619 20th District-1 Member Dem. Stephen T. LaHoda, R. D. No.1, Great Bend 5,673 Rep. Mark Charleston, 936 Friendship St., Philadelphia . 6,929 TIOGA COUNTY Dem. Joshua Eilberg, 1522 Longshore Ave., 1 Member Philadelphia . 21,389 Rep. Warren H. Spencer, 54 Walnut St., 21st District-2 Members Wellsboro 8,506 Dem. Henry B. Cooper, R. D. No.2, Tioga 5,676 Rep. Charles A. Hund, Jr., 2923 Cottman St., Philadelphia .. 31,180 UNION COUNTY Rep. Joseph W. Lain, 9411 Academy Rd., 1 Member Philadelphia . 31,086 Dem. Melvin J. Greenberg, 9732 Morefield Rd., Rep. Karl H. Purnell, 16 S. 3rd St., Lewisburg ... 6,174 Philadelphia .. 46,342 Dem. Charles A. Hollister, College Park, Dem. Kathryn Graham Pashley, 8123 Hennig St., Lewisburg 3,071 Philadelphia .. 46,204 VENANGO COUNTY 22nd District-1 Member 1 Member Rep. John H. Hamilton, Jr., 6916 Shalkop St., Rep. Alvin Kahle, Emlenton 11,669 Philadelphia . 11,708 Dem. Robert P. Lewis, 806 Fern Ave., Franklin... 10,826 Dem. Vincent J. Manzo, 7026 Crease Lane, Philadelphia . 10,181 WARREN COUNTY 1 Member 23rd District-1 Member Rep. Joseph H. Goldstein, 405 Liberty St., Rep. Anthony J. Mazullo, Jr., 6804 Ardleigh St., Warren .. 8,164 Philadelphia 8,428 Dem. Thomas J. Donnelly, 707 Madison Ave., Dem. George B. Hartley, 620 Vernon Rd., Warren .. 8,247 Philadelphia 19,930 WASHINGTON COUNTY 24th District-1 Member 1st District-2 Members Rep. Stanley B. Smullen, Jr., 48 W. Gowen Ave., Rep. John G. Lowry, 2524 Jefferson Ave., Philadelphia 11,158 Washington . 16,074 Dem. Walter H. Morley, 353 W. Duval St., Rep. Robert W. Brownlee, 1661 E. Maiden St., Philadelphia 44 12,761 Washington .. 15,933 1965. LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL-HOUSE 9

Party Name Address Votes Party Name Address Votes Dem. John L. Brunner, 15 Frederick St., 4th District-1 Member Burgettstown .. 24,701 Dem. J. Dean Polen, Morningside Dr., Avella .. 24,363 Rep. Frederick W. Stine, 207 Eichelberger St., Hanover 9,080 2nd District-2 Members Dem. Harold B. Rudisill, 418 Baltimore St., Hanover 13,879 Rep. Jonathan Day, R. D. No.4, Washington ...... 14,493 Rep. Thomas H. Packrall, R. D. No.1, Fredericktown . 12,009 CERTIFICATION OF ELECTION OF MEMBERS Dem. Austin J. Murphy, 699 Maple Dr., Monongahela .. 31,595 TO THE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTA­ Dem. Frank H. Cantoni, 505 Crest Ave., TIVES AND THE MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF Charleroi .. 29,123 REPRESENTATIVES OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, WAYNE COUNTY GREETINGS: 1 Member Rep. Arthur J. Wall, 301 Eighth St., Honesdale 7,923 I have the honor to present the returns of the election Dem. Isabelle C. Dunne, 415 Fifthteenth St., held November 3, 1964, of the following Members of the Honesdale , ,...... 4,268 House of Representatives in the General Assembly: / .. c.. ·_ .., .. c,',.,"" .. ,'"•. ~~--_ .....,.~••... WESTMORELAND COUNTY ~ Francis Worley, having received the highest number 1st District-1 Member of votes was duly elected a Member of the House of Rep- . resentatives in the General Assembly of 4dams County; Leonard L. Paletta, 111 HIghland Ave., Thomas J. Foerster and Andrew T. Fennch, having re- New Kensington 8,589 ceived the highest number of votes were duly elected Dem. C. L. Schmitt, 1015 Edgewood Rd., Members of the House of Representatives in the General New Kensington 18,965 Assembly in the first district of Allegheny County; ~--""?"'_---~..-r-r,;:~.r:::+.."Ilvr;;:;;:;.,~ Theodore Johnson, having received the highest num- IS nct 1 Mem e ber of votes was duly elected a Member of the House of Representatives in the General Assembly in the second Rep. James M. Underwood, Jr., Depot St., Ext., district of Allegheny County; Latrobe . 9,037 Paul F. Lutty, having received the highest number of Dem. Gust L. Stemmler, P. O. Box 34, R. D. No.1, 1 1 votes was duly elected a Member of the House of Repre­ Derry . 5,5 9 sentatives in the General Assembly in the third district 3rd District-1 Member of Allegheny County; Joseph P. Rigby, having received the highest number Rep. Robert D. Swenson, 1308 8th St., Irwin ...... 10,390 of votes was duly elected a Member of the House of Rep­ Dem. John F. Laudadio, 925 S. Jefferson St., resentatives in the General Assembly in the fourth dis­ Jeannette . 16,566 trict of Allegheny County; Harry Markovitz, having received the highest number 4th District-1 Member of votes was duly elected a Member of the House of Representatives in the General Assembly in the fifth dis­ Rep. Edward S. Stiteler, 524 N. Maple Ave., trict of Allegheny County; Greensburg 11,820 Thomas F. Lamb and Louis Leonard, having received Dem. Charles J. Mills, R. D. No.1, Greensburg... 14,341 the highest number of votes were duly elected Members of the House of Representatives in the General Assembly 5th District-1 Member in the sixth district of Allegheny County; Rep. John D. Porter, R. D. No.3, Box 219A, James F. Clarke and K. Leroy Irvis, having received the Belle Vernon .. 7,351 highest number of votes were duly elected Members of Paul Suchko, 209 Water St., West Newton 15,631 the House of Representatives in the General Assembly Dem. in the seventh district of Allegheny County; 6th District-1 Member Thomas F. Sullivan, having received the highest number of votes was duly elected a Member of the House of Rep- Rep. Archie H. Sweeney, R. D. No.1, Ligonier 9,362 resentatives in the General Assembly in the eighth district Dem. John F. Kradel, 416 St. Clair St., Ligonier 16,339 of Allegheny County; Donald O. Bair and Joseph V. Zord, Jr., having received WYOMING COUNTY the highest number of votes were duly elected Members 1 Member of the House of Representatives in the General Assembly in the ninth district of Allegheny County; Rep. Elisabeth S. Wynd, R. D. No.3, Max H. Homer, having received the highest number of Tunkhannock .. 4,553 votes was duly elected a Member of the House of Repre­ Dem. J. Stark Bartron, 142 W. Tioga St., 3,650 sentatives in the General Assembly in the tenth district Tunkhannock . of Allegheny County; YORK COUNTY Jules Filo and Edward P. Zemprelli, having received the highest number of votes were duly elected Members 1st District-1 Member of the House of Representatives in the General Assembly in the eleventh district of Allegheny County; Rep. Robert C. Schwenk, Sr., 835 W. Poplar St., York .. 7,814 John T. Walsh, having received the highest number of Dem. John R. Gailey, Jr., 476 Madison Ave., votes was duly elected a Member of the House of Repre­ York .. 12,529 sentatives in the General Assembly in the twelfth district of Allegheny County; 2nd District-1 Member Joseph F. Bonetto, having received the highest number of votes was duly elected a Member of the House of Rep­ Rep. Stanley H. Gross, Manchester . 11,734 resentatives in the General Assembly in the thirteenth Dem. Jane M. Alexander, 148 S. Manchester St., district of Allegheny County; Dillsburg . 13,485 Lee A. Donaldson, Jr., Raymond E. Wilt, Laurence V. 3rd District-1 Member Gibb and William M. Appleton, having received the high­ est number of votes were duly elected Members of the Rep. John Hope Anderson, New Park 12,052 House of Representatives in the General Assembly in the Dem. Raymond L. Hovis, 8.. Joloway St.,York 11,445 fourteenth district of Allegheny County; 10 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL---HOUSE January 5,

George K. Haudenshield, Ronald L. Thompson and James votes was duly elected a Member of the House of Repre­ K. K. Smith, having received the highest number of votes sentatives in the General Assembly in the third district were duly elected Members of the House of Representatives of Cambria County; in the General Assembly in the fifteenth district of Alle­ Erwin L. Murray, having received the highest number gheny County; of votes was duly elected a Member of the House of Rep­ Henry P. Otto, Edward L. Dardanell and Earl S. Walk­ resentatives in the General Assembly of Cameron County; er, having received the highest number of votes were John F. Bonner, having received the highest number of duly elected Members of the House of Representatives in votes was duly elected a Member of the House of Repre­ the General Assembly in the sixteenth district of Alle­ sentatives in the General Assembly of Carbon County; gheny County; Eugene M. Fulmer, having received the highest number James E. Clark, having received the highest number of votes was duly elected a Member of the House of Rep­ of votes was duly elected a Member of the House of Rep­ resentatives in the General Assembly of Centre County; resentatives in the General Assembly of Armstrong C. Timothy Slack and Benjamin J. Reynolds, having County; received the highest number of votes were duly elected Robert K. Hamilton and H. Beryl Klein, having re­ Members of the House of Representatives in the General ceived the highest number of votes were duly elected Assembly in the first district of Chester County; Members of the House of Representatives in the General William H. Ashton and John Stauffer, having received Assembly in the first district of Beaver County; the highest number of votes were duly elected Members Charles D. Stone and Ronald G. Lench, having received of the House of Representatives in the General Assembly the highest number of votes were duly elected Members in the second district of Chester County; ...... of the House of Representatives in the General Assembly George W. Alexander, having received the highest num­ in the second district of Beaver County; ber 'of votes was duly elected a Member of the House of Percy G. Fool', having received the highest number of Representatives in the General Assembly of Clarion votes was duly elected a Member of the House of Rep­ County; resentatives in the General Assembly of Bedford County; Frank M. O'Neil, having received the highest number of Paul J. Hoh, having received the highest number of votes was duly elected a Member of the House of Repre­ votes was duly elected a Member of the House of Rep­ sentatives in the General Assembly of Clearfield County; resentatives in the General Assembly in the first district W. Max Bossert, having received the highest number of of Berks County; votes was duly elected a Member of the House of Repre­ James J. Gallen, having received the highest number sentatives in the General Assembly of Clinton County; of votes was duly elected a Member of the House of Rep­ Kent D. Shelhamer, having received the highest number resentatives in the General Assembly in the second district of votes was duly elected a Member of the House of Rep­ of Berks County; resentatives in the General Assembly of Columbia County; William G. Piper, having received the highest number R. Budd Dwyer, having received the highest number of of votes was duly elected a Member of the House of Rep­ votes was duly elected a Member of the House of Rep­ resentatives in the General Assembly in the third district resentatives in the General Assembly of Crawford County; of Berks County; Guy A. Kistler, having received the highest number of Lester K. Fryer, having received the highest number of votes was duly elected a Member of the House of Repre­ votes was duly elected a Member of the House of Repre­ sentatives in the General Assembly in the first district of sentatives in the General Assembly in the fourth district Cumberland County; of Berks County; Lourene W. George, having received the highest number Russell J. La Marca, having received the highest num­ of votes was duly elected a Member of the House of Rep­ ber of votes was duly elected a Member of the House of resentatives in the General Assembly in the second dis­ Representatives in the General Assembly in the fifth trict of Cumberland County; district of Berks County; Robert S. Ogilvie, having received the highest number Robert E. Clarke, having received the highest number of votes was duly elected a Member of the House of Rep­ of votes was duly elected a Member of the House of Rep­ resentatives in the General Assembly in the first district resentatives in the General Assembly in the first district of Dauphin County; of Blair County; Blain C. Hocker, H. Joseph Hepford and Thomas D. W. William Wilt, having received the highest number Caldwell, having received the highest number of votes of votes was duly elected a Member of the House of Rep­ were duly elected Members of the House of Representa­ resentatives in the General Assembly in the second dis­ tives in the General Assembly in the second district of trict of Blair County; Dauphin County; Evan S. Williams, having received the highest number John E. Gremminger, having received the highest num­ of votes was duly elected a Member of the House of Rep­ ber of votes was duly elected a Member of the House of resentatives in the General Assembly of Bradford County; Representatives in the General Assembly in the first dis­ Alan Williams, James L. Wright, Jr., John S. Renninger trict of Delaware County; and Margarette S. Kooker, having received the highest Clyde R. Dengler, Matthew J. Ryan, Mae W. Kernaghan number of votes were duly elected Members of the House and Rocco A. Odorisio, having received the highest number of Representatives in the General Assembly in the first of votes were duly elected Members of the House of Rep­ district of Bucks County; resentatives in the General Assembly in the second district James J. A. Gallagher, having received the highest num­ of Delaware County; ber of votes was duly elected a Member of the House of Edward B. Mifflin, Joseph W. Isaacs, J. Mervyn Harris Representatives in tke General Assembly in the second and Stanley R. Kester, having received the highest number district of Bucks County; of votes were duly elected Members of the House of Rep­ Thomas J. Tiberi, having received the highest number resentatives in the General Assembly in the third district of votes was duly elected a Member of the House of Rep­ of Delaware County; resentatives in the General Assembly in the first district William F. Renwick, having received the highest num­ of Butler County; ber of votes was duly elected a Member of the House of H. Francis Kennedy, having received the highest num­ Representatives in the General Assembly of Elk County; ber of votes was duly elected a Member of the House of Robert E. Bellomini, having received the highest num­ Representatives in the General Assembly in the second ber of votes was duly elected a Member of the House of district of Butler County; Representatives in the General Assembly in the first Joseph J. McAneny, having received the highest number district of Erie County; of votes was duly elected a Member of the House of Rep­ Frank Polaski, having received the highest number of resentatives in the General Assembly in the first district votes was duly elected a Member of the House of Repre­ of Cambria County; sentatives in the General Assembly in the second district Edward W. McNally and Harry A. Englehart, Jr., hav­ of Erie County; ing received the highest number of votes y:ere. duly Stanley.L. Blair and Ford E. O'Dell, having received the elected Members of the House of RepresentatIves m the highest number of votes were duly elected Members of General Assembly in the second district of Cambria the House of Representatives in the General Assembly in County; the third district of Erie County; Paul Yahner, having received the highest number of 'Telio 'Packroni, hav4J,g received the highest number of 1965. LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL--HOUSE II votes was duly elected a Member of the House of Repre­ elected Members of the House of Representatives in the sentatives in the General Assembly in the first district of General Assembly in the second district of Lehigh County; Fayette County; William T. Bachman, having received the highest num­ Frank L. Malinzak and Nicholas Kornick, having re­ ber of votes was duly elected a Member of the House of ceived the highest number of votes were duly elected Mem­ Representatives in the General Assembly in the first dis­ bers of the House of Representatives in the General As­ trict of Luzerne County; sembly in the second district of Fayette County; Stanley A. Meholchick, having received the highest num­ James Kepler Davis, having received the highest num­ ber of votes was duly elected a Member of the House ber of votes was duly elected a Member of the House of of Representatives in the General Assembly in the second Representatives in the General Assembly of Forest district of Luzerne County; County; James Musto, having received the highest number of Enos H. Horst, having received the highest number of votes was duly elected a Member of the House of Repre­ votes was duly elected a Member of the House of Repre­ sentatives in the General Assembly in the third district sentatives in the General Assembly in the first district of Luzerne County; of Franklin County; William B. Curwood, having received the highest number William O. Shuman, having received the highest number of votes was duly elected a Member of the House of Rep­ of votes was duly elected a Member of the House of Rep­ resentatives in the General Assembly in the fourth district resentatives in the General Assembly in the second district of Luzerne County; of Franklin County; Fred J. Shupnik, having received the highest number of Harry M. Elvey, having received the highest number of votes was duly elected a Member of the House of Repre­ votes was duly elected a Member of the House of Repre­ sentatives in the General Assembly in the fifth district of sentatives in the General Assembly of Fulton County; Luzerne County; Russell E. Headlee, having received the highest number Bernard F. O'Brien, having received the highest number of votes was duly elected a Member of the House of Rep­ of votes was duly elected a Member of the House of Rep­ resentatives in the General Assembly of Greene County; resentatives in the General Assembly in the sixth district Orville'E. Snare, having received the highest number of of Luzerne County; votes was duly elected a Member of the House of Repre­ Robert C. Wise, having received the highest number of sentatives in the General Assembly of Huntingdon County; votes was duly elected a Member of the House of Repre­ William G. Buchanan, having received the highest num­ sentatives in the General Assembly in the first district of ber of votes was duly elected a Member of the House of Lycoming County; Representatives in the General Assembly of Indiana Coun­ Alvin C. Bush, having received the highest number of ty; votes was duly elected a Member of the House of Repre­ L. Eugene Smith, having received the highest number sentatives in the General Assembly in the second district of votes was duly elected a Member of the House of Rep­ of Lycoming County; resentatives in the General Assembly of Jefferson County; Victor J. Westerberg, having received the highest num­ Lester H. Zimmerman, having received the highest num­ ber of votes was duly elected a Member of the House of ber of votes was duly elected a Member of the House of Representatives in the General Assembly of McKean Coun- Representatives in the General Assembly of Juniata Coun- ty; .. Reid L. Bennett, having receIved the hIghest number of ty;Cyril J. Moran, having receIve. dt h e h'19hest num ber votes was duly elected a Member of the House of Repre­ of votes was duly elected a Member of the House of Rep­ sentatives in the General Assembly in the first district resentatives in the General Assembly in the first district of Mercer County; of Lackawanna County; James E. Willard, having received the highest number Michael J. Needham, having received the highest num­ of votes was duly elected a Member of the House of Rep­ ber of votes was duly elected a Member of the House of resentatives in the General Assembly in the second district Representatives in the General Assembly in the second of Mercer County; district of Lackawanna County; W. Brady Hetrick, having received the highest number Joseph G. Wargo, having received the highest number of of votes was duly elected a Member of the House of Repre­ votes was duly elected a Member of the House of Repre­ sentatives in the General Assembly of Mifflin County; sentatives in the General Assembly in the third district Van D. Yetter, Jr., having received the highest number of Lackawanna County; of votes was duly elected a Member of the House of Rep­ John Wansacz, having received the highest number of resentatives in the General Assembly of Monroe County; votes was duly elected a Member of the House of Repre­ Lawrence Coughlin and Jeanne D. Brugger, having re­ sentatives in the General Assembly in the fourth district ceived the highest number of votes were duly elected of Lackawanna County; Members of the House of Representatives in the General John C. Pittenger, having received the highest number Assembly in the first district of Montgomery County; of votes was duly elected a Member of the House of Rep­ Robert J. Butera and Frank W. Jenkins, having received resentatives in the General Assembly in the first district the highest number of votes were duly elected Members of Lancaster County; of the House of Representatives in the General Assembly Edwin D. Eshleman, Sherman L. Hill, Baker Royer and in the second district of Montgomery County; Jack B. Horner, having received the highest number of Charles F. Mebus and Charles G. Nicholson, having re­ votes were duly elected Members of the House of Repre­ ceived the highest number of votes were duly elected sentatives in the General Assembly in the second district Members of the House of Representatives in the General of Lancaster County; Assembly in the third district of Montgomery County; Dominick E. Cioffi, having received the highest num­ Edwin G. Holl, G. Sieber Pancoast and Herbert R. Maack, ber of votes was duly elected a Member of the House of having received the highest number of votes were duly Representatives in the General Assembly in the first dis­ elected Members of the House of Representatives in the trict of Lawrence County; General Assembly in the fourth district of Montgomery Donald W. Fox, having received the highest number of County; votes was duly elected a Member of the House of Repre­ Harry A. Kessler, having received the highest number sentatives in the General Assembly in the second district of votes was duly elected Member of the House of Rep­ of Lawrence County; H. Jack Seltzer and Clarence F. Manbeck, having re­ resentatives in the General Assembly of Montour County; ceived the highest number of votes were duly elected James A. O'Donnell, having received the highest number Members of the House of Representatives in the General of votes was duly elected a Member of the House of Rep­ Assembly of Lebanon County; resentatives in the General Assembly in the second district Samuel W. Frank and James P. Ritter, having received of Northampton County; the highest number of votes were duly elected Members Russell Kowalyshyn, having received the highest num­ of the House of Representatives in the General Assembly ber of votes was duly elected a Member of the House of in the first district of Lehigh County; Representatives in--the General Assembly in the second William H. Eckensberger, Jr., and Marian E..Markley, district of Northampton County; having received the highest number ofyotes were duly, Jeanette F. Reibman and .J~es F.Prendergast, 'having 12 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL--HOUSE January 5,

received the highest number of votes were duly elected of votes was duly elected a Member of the House of Rep­ Members of the House of Representatives in the General resentative in the General Assembly in the eighteenth Assembly in the third district of Northampton County; district of Philadelphia County; Adam T. Bower, having received the highest number of Ernest O. Branca, having received the highest number votes was duly elected a Member of the House of Repre- of votes was duly elected a Member of the House of Rep­ sentatives in the General Assembly in the second district resentatives in the General Assembly in the nineteenth of Northumberland County; district of Philadelphia County; Allan W. Holman, Jr., having received the highest num- Joshua Eilberg, having received the highest number of ber of votes was duly elected a Member of the House votes was duly elected a Member of the House of Repre­ of Representatives in the General Assembly of Perry sentatives in the General Assembly in the twentieth dis- County; trict of Philadelphia County; James P. O'Donnell, having received the highest number Melvin J. Greenberg and Kathryn Graham Pashley, hav- of votes was duly elected a Member of the House of ing received the highest number of votes were duly elected Representatives in the General Assembly in the first dis- Members of the House of Representatives in the General trict of Philadelphia County; Assembly in the twenty-first district of Philadelphia Coun- Paul M. Lawson and Martin P. Mullen, having received ty; the highest number of votes were duly elected Members John H. Hamilton, Jr., having received the highest num­ of the House of Representatives in the General Assembly ber of votes was duly elected a Member of the House in the second district of Philadelphia County; of Representatives in the General Assembly in the twenty- Anita Palermo Kelly, having received the highest num- second district of Philadelphia County; ber of votes was duly elected a Member of the House George B. Hartley, having received the highest number of Representatives in the General Assembly in the third of votes was duly elected a Member of the House of Rep­ district of Philadelphia County; resentatives in the General Assembly in the twenty-third Herbert Fineman, having received the. highest number district of Philadelphia County; of votes was duly elected a Member of the House of Rep- Walter H. Morley, having received the highest number resentatives in the General Assembly in the fourth dis- of votes was duly elected a Member of the House of Rep­ trict of Philadelphia County; resentatives in the General Assembly in the twenty-fourth Freeman Hankins and Sarah A. Anderson, having re- district of Philadelphia County; .' ceived the highest number of votes were duly elected Eugene Gelfand and Peter E. Perry, having received the Members of the House of Representatives in the General highest number of votes were duly elected Members of Assembly in the fiifth district of Philadelphia County; the House of Representatives in the General Assembly Joseph Skale, having received the highest number of in the twenty-fifth district of Philadelphia County; votes was duly elected a Member of the House of Repre- Joseph J. Armstrong and John Pezak, having received sentatives in the General Assembly in the sixth district of the highest number of votes were duly elected Members Philadelphia County; of the House of Representatives in the General Assembly Vincent F. Scarcelli and Alfonse Parlante, having re- in the twenty-sixth district of Philade,lphia County; ceived the highest number of votes were duly elected J, Russell Eshback, having received the highest number Members of the House of Representatives in the General of votes was duly elected a Member of the House of Rep­ Assembly in the seventh district of Philadelphia County; resentatives in the General Assembly of Pike County; Henry J. Cianfrani, having received the highest number Ray C. Goodrich, having received the highest number of votes was duly elected a Member of the House of Rep- of votes was duly elected a Member of the House of Rep­ resentatives in the General Assembly in the eighth district resentatives in the General Assembly of Potter County; of Philadelphia County; Harvey P. Murray, Jr., having received the highest num- Frances R. Jones, having received the highest number ber of votes was duly elected a Member of the House of of votes was duly elected a Member of the House of Rep- Representatives in the General Assembly of Snyder Coun­ resentatives in the General Assembly in the ninth district ty' of Ph1'lad eI ph'Ia Coun ty; '.Peter Dumbauld, havmg receIve. d the h'Ighest num ber Arthur Rubin, having received the highest number of of votes was duly elected a Member of the House of Rep­ votes was duly elected a Member of the House of Repre- resentatives in the General Assembly of Somerset County; sentatives in the General Assembly in the tenth district Kenneth B. Lee, having received the highest number of of Philadelphia County; votes was duly elected a Member. of the House of Repre- Herbert Arlene, having received the highest number sentatives in the General Assembly of Sullivan County; of votes was duly elected a Member of the House of Rep- John C. Cavender, having received the highest number resentatives in the General Assembly in the eleventh dis- of votes was duly elected a Member of the House of Rep- trict of Philadelphia County; resentatives in the General Assembly of Susquehanna John J. Welsh, Thomas A. Frascella and Ulysses Shel- County; ton, having received the highest number of votes were Warren H. Spencer, having received the highest number duly elected Members of the House of Representatives in of votes was duly elected a Member of the House of Rep­ the General Assembly in the twelfth district of Philadel- resentatives in the General Assembly of Tioga County; phia County; Karl H. Purnell, having received the highest number of Susie Monroe, having received the highest number of votes was duly elected a Member of the House of Repre­ votes was duly elected a Member of the House of Repre- sentatives in the General Assembly of Union County; sentatives in the General Assembly in the thirteenth dis- Alvin Kahle, having received the highest number of trict of Philadelphia County; votes was duly elected a Member of the House of Repre- Junius M. Emerson, having received the highest number sentatives in the General Assembly of Venango County; of votes was duly elected a Member of the House of Rep- Thomas J. Donnelly, having received the highest num­ resentatives in the General ,Assembly in the fourteenth ber of votes was duly elected a Member of the House of district of Philadelphia County; Representatives in the General Assembly of Warren Coun- Louis Sherman, having received the highest number ty' of votes was duly elected a Member of the House of Rep- John L. Brunner and J. Dean Polen, having received the resentatives in the General Assembly in the fifteenth dis- highest number of votes were duly elected Members of the trict of Philadelphia County; House of Representatives in the General Assembly in the William Limper, having received the highest number of first district of Washington County; votes was duly elected a Member of the House of Repre- Austin J. Murphy and Frank H. Cantoni, having received sentatives in the General Assembly in the sixteenth district e highest number of votes were duly elected Members of Philadelphia County; . the House of Representatives in the General Assembly William J. Lederer and Joseph A. Sullivan, having re- the second district of Washington County; ceived the highest number' of votes were duly elected Arthur J. Wall, having received the highest number of Members of the House of Representatives in the General' votes was duly elected a Member of the House of Repre­ Assembly in the seventeenth district of Philadelphia CouIl~ ~~±jves in the General Assembly of Wayne County; ty: .'. .' . ~C. L.Schmitt, having received the highest number of , Harry R.J. Comer, having received the highest numbe j\rbtes was dl.1lyelected a Member of the House of Repre- 1- ~ 1965. LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL-HOUSE 13 sentatives in the General Assembly in the first district ROLL CALL of Westmoreland County; GustL. Stemmler, having received the highest number The SECRETARY (Honorable W. W. Waterhouse). The of votes was duly elected·a Member of·the House of Rep­ roll will now be taken. resentatives in the General Assembly in the second dis­ The roll was taken and the following members-elect trict of Westmoreland County; were present: John F. Laudadio, Sr., having received the highest num­ ber .of votes was duly elected a Member 0 fthe House of MEMBERS PRESENT-206 Representatives in the General Assembly in the third dis­ trict of Westmoreland County; MAJORITY Charles J. Mills, having received the highest number of votes was duly elected a Member of the House of Repre­ Alexander, J. M., Foerster, LederET, Polen, Allison, Frank, Lench, Prendergast, sentati'ves in the General Assembly in the fourth district Anderson, S. A., Frascella. Leonard, Rdbman, of Westmoreland County; Arlene, Fryer. Limper, Renwick, Paul Suchko, having received the highest number of Armstrong, Gailey. Lutty, Ritter, votes was duly elected a Member of the House of Repre­ Bachman, Gallagher, Malinzak, Rubin, sentatives in the General Assembly in the fifth district Bellomini, Gelfand, McAneny, Rudisill, of Westmoreland County; Bennett, Goodman, McNally, Scarcelli, Bone'tto. Greenberg, Meholchick, Schmitt, Mills, Shelhamer, John F. Kradel, having received the highest number of Bonner, Gremminger, Hamilton, R. K .• Monroe, Shelton, votes was duly elected a Member of the House of Repre­ Branca, Hankins, Moran, Sherman, sentatives in the General Assembly in the sixth district Brunner, of Westmoreland County; Hartley, Morley, Shuman, Cantoni, Headlee, Mullen, Shupnik, Elisabeth S. Wynd, having received the highest number Cianfrani, Hetrick, Murphy, Skale, of votes was duly elected a Member of the House of Rep­ Cioffi, Hoh, Murray. E. L., Stemmler, resentatives in the General Assembly of Wyoming County; Clark, J. E., Homer, Musto, Stone, John R. Gailey, Jr., having received the highest number Clarke, J. F., lrvis, Needham, Suchko, Comer, Johnson, O'Brien, Sullivan, J. A., of votes was duly elected a Member of the House of Curwood, Jones, O'Donnell, J. A., Sullivan, T. F., Representatives in the General Assembly in the first dis­ Dal'danEJI, Kelly, O'Donnell, J. P., Tiberi, trict of York County; Donnelly, Klein, O'Neil, Walsh, Jane M. Alexander, having received the highest number Dumbauld, Kornick, Packroni, Wansacz, of votes was duly elected a Member of the House of Rep­ Eckensberger, Kowalyshyn, Parlante, Wargo, resentatives in the General Assembly in the second district Eilberg, Kradel, Pashley, Welch, Emerson, LaMarca, Perry, Wise, of York County; Englehart, Lamb. Pezak, Yahner. John Hope Anderson, having received the highest num­ Fenrich, Laudadio, Pittenger,' Yetter, ber of votes was duly elected a Member of the House of Filo, Lawson, Polaski, Zemprelli, Representatives in the General Assembly in the third dis­ trict of York County; MINORITY Harold B. Rudisill, having received the highest number Alexander, G. W., Foor, Kester, Ryan, of votes was duly elected a Member of the House of Repre­ Anderson, J. H., Fox, Kistler, Seltzer, sentatives in the General Assembly in the fourth district Appleton, Fulmer. Kooker, Slack, of York County; Ashton, Gallen, Lee, Smith, J. K. K., Bair, George, Maack, Smith, L.E., as the same have been certified to and filed with the Blair, Gibb, Manbeck, Snare... Secretary of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania by the Bossert, Goodrich, Markley, Spencer, return boards. Bower, Hamilton, J. H., Markovitz, Stauffer, Respectfully submitted, Brugger, Harris, Mebus, Thompson, GEORGE 1. BLOOM Buchanan, Haudenshield, Mifflin, Walker, Heffner, Murray, H. P., Wall, (SEAL) Bush, Butera, Hepford, Nicholson, Westerberg, Willard, Secretary of the Commonwealth Caldwell, Hill, O'Dell Odorisio, Williams, A. D., January 5, 1965 Cavender, Hocker. Holl, O«ilvie, William~, E. 5., Clarke, R. E., The SECRETARY. The election returns for all candi­ Holman, Otto, Wilt, R. E., Coughlin, Horner, Pancoast, Wilt, W. W., dates for membership in the House of Representatives Davis, Isaacs, Piper, Worley, will be printed in the Journal of the House. Dengler, Jenkins, Purnell. Wright, Donaldson, Kahle, Renninger, Wynd, The Chair at this time recognizes the gentleman from Dwyer, Kennedy, R~ynolds, Zimmerman" Philadelphia, Mr..Eilberg. Elvey, Kernaghan, Rigby, Zord, Eshback, Ke£sler, Royer, EshlEman, MOTION TO SEAT MEMBERS-ELECT MEMBERS ABSENT-2

Mr. EILBERG. Mr. Secretary, the leaders of this House Fineman, Horst, have been advised by various election officials and others that George W. Heffner, Gilbert J. Allison and James A. The SECRETARY. Two hundred and six members­ Goodman have been duly elected as members of this elect having indicated their presence, a quorum is now House although certification to this fact has not as yet declared as being present. been transmitted to this body. Accordingly, I move that these three men be seated and that such seating shall not RESOLUTION be with prejudjce against any other possible candidate being seated if the facts should prove that his votes were OATH OF OFFICE higher than the respective candidate seated. Mr. FRASCELLA, a member-elect offered a resolution The SECRETARY. The Chair recognizes the gentleman which was read, considered and adopted as follows: from Sullivan, Mr. Lee. In the House of Representatives, Mr. LEE. Mr. Secretary, the minority part of the House Tuesday, January 5, 1965. is in complete accord with that motion. Resolved, That the Honorable David H. Weiss, a Judge The motion was agreed to. learned in the law, of the Court of CO:rnnlon Pleas of 14 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL-HOUSE January 5,

Westmoreland County, be requested to administer the on Monday, March 8, 1937," I felt on top of the world. oath of office required by Article VII of the constitution, Among the members present on that auspicious oc­ to be taken by the members of the House.of Representa- tives.' , ,casion and here today was my friend and colleague from Lancaster County, Representative Baker Royer. COMMITTEE APPOINTED TO ESCORT HONORABLE Much water has flowed under the bridge since then. DAVID H. WEISS TO ROSTRUM I had the privilege of serving as a member of this legis­ The SECRETARY. The Chair appoints the gentleman lature from 1937 until December of 1950. These were from York, Mr. Gailey, and the gentleman from Mont­ interesting and challenging years. gomery, Mr. Coughlin, to escort His Honor, Judge Weiss, The weekly trips over the 'mountains with my room­ to the rostrum. mates, Charlie Mills and Tony Petrosky; the many party The Chair recognizes the chairman of the committee. caucuses; the sessions far into the night; these momentous Mr. GAILEY. Mr. Secretary, I have the honor of pre­ yearS are indelibly inscribed among my fondest mem­ senting Judge Weiss of Westmoreland County. 'ories. The SECRETARY. The committee is discharged with I browsed in the Legislative Journals of the 1493, 1945 the thanks of the House. and 1947 sessions and noted that on January 5, 1943, ex­ A Bible has been placed on the desk of each member actly 22 years ago, the Honorable Robert E. Woodside, a for those who swear by the Bible. good friend and former colleague in the House, adminis­ tered the oath of office. How well do I remember that Members-elect will rise, place the left hand on the particular day. I dreamed, hoped and prayed that some Bible, raise your right hand, and remain standing at the day, somehow, I would have the opportunity to administer desk during the administration of the oath to which each the oath of office to some of my former colleagues and member will swear or affirm. other members of this legislature. That moment has ar­ rived, and I am most humble and appreciative of the OATH OF OFFICE ADMINIS~RED TO great honor bestowed on me. MEMBERS-ELECT In scanning through the Journals, I found some per­ HONORABLE DAVID H. WEISS. Do you solemnly sonal items of interest. In the year 1943, House bill No. swear, or affirm, that you will support, obey and defend 692, recorded on page 829 of the House Journal, a re­ the Constitution of the United States, and the constitution apportionment bill for the House, was introduced. It of this Commonwealth, and that you will discharge the sounds sort of familiar. In 1945, House bill No. 165, re­ duties of your office with fidelity; that you have not paid corded on page 221, provided for equal rights for all or contributed, or prom,ised to payor contribute, either persons regardless of race, color or creed. In 1945, Resolu­ directly or indirectly, any money or other valuable thing tion No. 23, on page 468, requested that the Speaker to procure your nomination or election, except for neces­ appoint a committee of five to study the entire problem sary and proper expenses expressly authorized by law; of juvenile delinquency and to make recommendations that you have not knowingly violated any election law to the House on or before March 15, 1945. Those recom­ of this Commonwealth, or procured it to be done by mendations are a little past due. others in your behalf; that you will not knowingly re­ In 1947, House bill No. 374, on page 492, provided for ceive, directly or indirectly, any money or other valuable the appointment by the Cuurt' of Common Pleas of a thing for the performance or non-performance of any act public defender to represent litigants who were unable or duty pertaining to your office, other than the com­ to hire counsel. pensation allowed by law? If so, answer "I do." You can see the problems of yesteryear are still with us today. The SECRETARY. The Chair will request Judge Weiss I want to congratulate the new Speaker of the House, to make some remarks at this time. Judge Weiss is a Bob Hamilton, with whom I had the pleasure of serving former member of this House and we are certainly glad in many sessions. I am sure that you will find him very to have him here today. competent and courteous. I wish to congratulate Mr. Tony Petrosky, your chief REMARKS BY JUDGE DAVID H. WEISS clerk-designee. Tony also served in the legislature for HONORABLE DAVID H. WEISS. Mr. Secretary, Rev­ many sessions from our county. We 'in Westmoreland erend Clergy, Mr. Moore, not only the best parliamentar­ County are mighty proud of his many fine accomplish­ ian in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, but in the ments and feel certain that he will prove an outstanding entire United States, members of this august body, dis­ chief clerk. tinguished guests and friends: I also wish to congratulate Mrs. Marion Munley, your When I received word from your Speaker-designee secretary-designee. Mrs. Munley was also a former col­ that I was to have the pleasure of administering the oath league. I am certain she will fill the office of secretary of office to the elected Representatives, I felt deeply with grace and distinction. honored and privileged. I was immediately overcome with I want to congratulate Josh Eilberg, your majority a nostalgic feeling for the many happy and interesting leader, and a very dear friend of mine; Herb Fineman, years, months and, days that I spent as a member of your majority whip; Kenneth Lee, your minority leader; this House. and Ed Eshleman, your minority whip. I feel certain that It was the year 1937 when I was elected a member of the leaders on both sides of the House will provide a most this legislature. The oath of office was administered to interesting session. me on March 1, 1937 and I was in seventh heaven. Then I wish to congratulate all my former calleagues and new on Friday of that week, when I received a note from the members and wish for them continued success in their Speaker to make the following motion, "Mr. Speaker, I pubic careers. I want you to know that with every honor .move. that when this House adjourn it will reconvene attained there is a great publi~ responsibility. I want you 1965. LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL-HOUSE 15 to particularly note the person in front of you, to the thereupon move to make the election of the Speaker unani­ rear of you, to either side of you. In future years you 'mous. In 1957, on the initiative of the then minority, now might be able to tell your children and friends that you majority party, this practice was discontinued and instead sat next to a Governor or United States Senator or Su­ only one nomination was made with the seconding made preme Court Justice, or other high public official. by one of the minority. Having been followed now for The House is a spawning ground of the future leaders the fifth time, this procedure has become a tradition in of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and of the United its own right, indicating, as Mr. Readinger said in 1957, States. You may be that leader. the affirmation of our faith in your choice of the people May I wish you a very happy New Year and a dis­ who will guide the destinies of this session. This proced­ tinguished public career. I will cherish these few precious ure will also be followed· in the election of our other moments with you. Thank you ever so much. officers. The SECRETARY. The Chair thanks His Honor, the I am honored to speak, representing the minority at this Judge from Westmoreland County. moment, of harmony and good will as we begin another important session. I am pleased to speak of a distingu­ LEAVE OF ABSENCE ished and deserving friend, a helpful neighbor from an adjacent district, and an effective and conscientious legis­ Leave of absence was granted as follows: lator. I am confident that we are electing today a Speaker Mr. Eshleman for Mr. HORST for today's session. who will preside with fairness and equity and maintain dignity and decorum in the finest tradition of this great RESOLUTION legislative body. ELECTION OF SPEAKER Mr. Secretary, I second the nomination of the gentleman from Beaver, Mr. Hamilton, and at this time move that Mr. STONE offered a resolution which was read, con­ the nominations for Speaker be closed. sidered and adopted as follows: The SECRETARY. The gentleman from Lawrence, Mr. Fox, second the nomination of the gentleman from In the House of Representatives, Tuesday, January 5, 1965. Beaver, Mr. Hamilton, and moves that the nominations be now closed. Resolved, That in accordance with the provisions of The motion was agreed to. Article 2, Section 9, of the consti.tution of Pennsylvania, the House do now proceed to the election of a Speaker. Robert K. Hamilton of Beaver County is unanimously elected Speaker. NOMINATIONS FOR SPEAKER COMMITTEE APPOINTED TO ESCORT SPEAKER. Mr. RENWICK. ~..I[r. Secretary, guests, fellow members ELECT TO ROSTRUM of thi.s House of Representatives: Today it gives me a great deal of pleasure to have the honor of placing before The SECRETARY. The Chair appoints the gentleman this House of Representatives a man whom I feel certain­ from Lawrence, Mr. Cioffi, and the gentleman from Wayne; ly is qualified to be the Speaker of the House of Repre­ Mr. Wall, to escort Speaker-elect Hamilton to the rostrum. sentatives. The Committee will escort the Speaker-elect to the ros­ I feel that this man, who is a friend not only to myself trum. but to all the members gathered here, will certainly be Mr. CIOFFI. Mr. Secretary, it is my distinct pleasure to impartial and will give every consideration to members present to this assembly the newly elected Speaker, the on both sides of the aisle of this House. Honorable Robert K. Hamilton. Ladies and gentlemen, I know the people of this Com­ The SECRETARY. The committee is discharged with monwealth are anxiously waiting for the results of what the thanks of the House. happens in this General Assembly in the year 1965. I think we need a leader who will be capable of following OATH OF OFFICE ADMINISTERED TO us through on all the many, many problems that we are SPEAKER·ELECT going to be confronted with this year. So with that, ladies and gentlemen, I would like to place The oath of office was administered to the Honorable in nomination for the Speaker of the House of Repre­ Robert K. Hamilton, Speaker-elect of the House of Repre­ sentatives, Mr. Robert Hamilton of Beaver County. sentatives. The SECRETARY. The gentleman from Elk, Mr. Ren­ PRESENTATION OF GAVEL wick, places in nomination for the office of Speaker, the gentleman from Beaver, Mr. Robert K. Hamilton. The SECRETARY. The Chair requests the former The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Lawrence, Mr. Speaker of the House, the Honorable W. Stuart Helm, to Fox. take the Chair for the purpose of presenting the gavel to Speaker Hamilton. Mr. FOX. Mr. Secretary, ladies and gentlemen of the House, it is with great personal pleasure that I rise to sec­ ond the nomination of my friend, the gentleman from HONORABLE W. STUART HELM IN THE CHAIR Beaver County, Mr. Hamilton, for the high office of the Mr. HELM. As my last official duty, I am happy to Speaker of the House of Representatives in the General pass this gavel on to the newly elected Speaker, Bob Assembly of Pennsylvania. Hamilton. For many years it was the tradition in this House that When Speaker Andrews presented the gavel to me for after the majority nominated a Speaker-designee, the mi­ the first time at the opening of the 1957 session, he said, nority would also offer the name of one of its distinguished and I quote, "With this symbol you become the custodian members in nomination, only to have him defeated and of a great tradition; a tradition which admonishes us, each 16 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL-HOUSE January 5, of us, in our brief day to contribute to the dignity of the down in my memoirs and be a part of my collection. legislative branch of our state government." I said then Thank you all very, very much. and I say again, these are words of wisdom spoken by one of Pennsylvania's statesmen. I now pass this gavel on to a worthy custodian. I know ADDRESS BY THE SPEAKER that Bob Hamilton will carry out his duties and responsi­ The SPEAKER. Mr. Secretary, ladies and gentlemen bilities as Speaker with dignity. When his term has ended, of the House, distinguished guests, Judge Weiss, the gentle­ I am sure he will agree with me that it was the greatest man from Westmoreland and Mr. Helm, I am delighted experience of his life. It was for me, you know. It is no today because it is now my privilege to preside as Speak­ secret that I loved serving as your Speaker. er of this House. I want to thank you members on both I, today, want to compliment the members of the ma­ sides of the aisle for electing me your Speaker by unani­ jority party for selecting Speaker Hamilton to preside. mouse vote. He possesses that built-in characteristic of fair play which I would like also to pay tribute to my predecessor, the I believe is the necessary requisite for the man who holds Honorable Stuart Helm. Even though he is no longer a this position. No finer member could have been selected. member of this House, I am sure he will continue to serve As I take leave today, it is somewhat with a sense of the people of Pennsylvania with the dignity and honor pride in the accomplishments during my two terms as he has done in the past while he was Speaker of this Speaker. Pride, not only in helping to enact legislation House. beneficial to the people of our Commonwealth, but pride Service in this legislature has taught me many things, also in the strides that have been made in endeavoring and if I have learned anything at all, it is the importance to make our legislative processes run more efficiently. of the so-called legislator, the man who does the work Also, as I take leave today, I do so with a grateful for which others get the credit, the man who works faith­ heart for 24 wonderful years as a member of the best fully and conscientiously at the job of being a legislator, legislative body in the country and for a host of friends the member who does not get his name in the headlines, that even a monarch would be happy to possess. who works devotedly, unselfishly, without hope of re­ On January 1, 1963, as the newly elected Speaker at that ward or publicity. This kind of legislator to me is the time, I looked forward to serving in this capacity in help­ backbone of this House. ing our Governor enact the promises outlined in his 1962 We have a serious obligation as members of the House platform. As I look back over the past session, I am of Representatives to reflect the will of the thousands of proud to say that much of Governor Scranton's program people in our districts. And collectively, as a lawmaking has been enacted and I trust that after you take a strong body, we are answerable to the millions of people of all hard look-and I am sure you will-at his recommenda­ of Pennsylvania, the people who expect us to conduct the tions for this coming session, you will see fit to enact affairs of this House in an efficient manner so we can the necessary legislation to make sure that Pennsylvania justify the trust they have placed in us. With your is forging ahead in the right direction, second to no other help, I hope to serve this post in a dignified manner, State in this Nation. with the realization that this office carries with it serious Bob, Mr. Speaker, it is with a great deal of pride and responsibility. Primarily, I hope to serve the best in­ personal honor that I present to you the gavel of your terests of all by giving everyone, whether in the major­ office. I hope you enjoy it as much as I have. I am sure ity or in the minority, the closest consideration and a you will. Wield it with dignity, authority and fairness. chance to sit down and discuss their problems logically. Congratulations. But in essence, in our American Democracy, the minority will have its say and the majority shall have its way. THE SPEAKER

COMMITTEE ON THE PART OF THE SENATE ANNOUNCEMENT OF MINORITY·FLOOR The SPEAKER. The Chair recognizes the chairman of LEADERS the committee on the part of the Senate. The SPEAKER. The Chair recognizes the gentleman The CHAIRMAN. Mr. Speaker, we are a committee from Northumberland, Mr. Bower, for the purpose of from the Senate to inform the House of Representatives making an announcement. that the Senate is convened to organize in regular session Mr. BOWER. Mr. Speaker, as chairman of the Republi­ and ready to proceed with business. can caucus, I have been instructed to announce, for the The SPEAKER. The Chair thanks the committee on the information of the members of the House and for the rec­ part of the Senate. ord, that the gentleman from Sullivan, Mr. Kenneth B. ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE MAJORITY Lee, has been elected by the Republican caucus as the FLOOR LEADERS minority leader, and that the gentleman from Lancaster, The SPEAKER. The Chair recognizes the gentleman Mr. Edwin D. Eshleman, has been elected as minority from Allegheny, Mr. Irvis, for the purpose of making an whip. announcement. The SPEAKER. The Chair recognizes the minority lead­ Mr. IRVIS. Mr. Speaker, as chairman of the Demo­ er, Mr. Lee. cratic caucus, I have been requested to announce for the Mr. K. B. LEE. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. information of the members of the House and for the Ladies and gentlemen of the House and distinguished record that the gentleman from Philadelphia, Mr. Joshua guests, I would first like to extend the congratulations Eilberg, has been elected by the Democratic caucus as the of those who are on this side, who are to have their say majority leader and that the gentleman from Philadelphia, and nothing more, to the gentleman from Beaver, Mr. Mr. Herbert Fineman, has been elected majority whip. Hamilton. Our most hearty congratulations, Mr. Speaker. The SPEAKER. The Chair recognizes the majority If it could not be a Republican, it could not happen to a leader. nicer Democrat. Mr. EILBERG. Mr. Speaker, it is a real pleasure to stand I am proud, Mr. Speaker, to stand at this mike today here today as the new majority leader of our beloved as minority leader of this House, just as each and every House of Representatives. one of the members of this House is proud to be a mem­ I want to welcome first the many guests that we have ber of the House of Representatvies in Pennsylvania. We at the opening of this new session and point out to them, have every right to be proud. We are members of the as they have already observed, that there is to this cere­ best legislative body· in this country, and the best part mony a great deal of pageantry attached. I am sure that it about it is that we are getting better every year. Each will be a memorable experience to them as well as to all crop of new members elected to this House who take over the members who have been sworn in today. the offices every two years is getting better and this year's As I look out over this hall, I cannot help but think crops is no exception. It is an awfully good thing for the how more beautiful the flowers become every two years. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania that the caliber of people I think at the rate we are going, in another few sessions, in this House is improving and that we as a legislative we just won't have room for the members. But I want body are getting better. Pennsylvania's problems are to say particularly to the guests and to the new members getting bigger and bigger, and Pennsylvania has some big that I personally have visited a great many of the House on'Cs for us this year. And the solution of these problems, chambers in other capitals throughout the country, and I Mr. Speaker, rests right here in this House. point out to them that this is one of the most beautiful I say to every lady and gentleman in this House, this in the Nation. year let us attack them with a Pennsylvania-first attitude. To the many new members that we have this will be, I Let us attack them with the philosophy that what is good am sure, a thrilling and rewarding experience to you. for Pennsylvania is good for the Republican Party; what We welcome you on both sides of the aisle. Greetings, is good for Pennsylvania is good for the Democratic Party, too, to the veteran members. They know and I know and what is good for all the vested interests of Pennsyl­ that there are many challenges ahead. We will need vania is also what we have to do for Pennsylvania. Also, the benefit of your experience. Mr. Speaker, what is good for Pennsylvania is good for To the minority, we welcome you. You look ready, will­ Sullivan County; and what is good for Pennsylvania is ing, able, virile, ready to do battle with us. We assure you good for Philadelphia. that we will give careful attention to your ideas and any And this I would like to say in closing, that if we do that come from the Governor. this, we can be just as proud one year from now or two On behalf of the majority party in this House, I want to years from now as we are today, as new members of the assure everyone that our aim is not to be obstruction­ finest legislative body in Pennsylvania. ists or dilatory. We expect to operate this House with dignity and dispatch. We hope that the administration I extend my congratulations also to the membership of will make available to us adequate sources of information the majority in electing my good friend, Josh, as majority so we can do the job properly. leader and Herb Fineman as whip. I cannot allow this moment to go by or to be outdone Not to be outdone by the Speaker or the majority by the Speaker, because I am equally happy with him, leader, I would like to introduce the best part of my fam­ and so I want to introduce my wife and children. Will ily, Mrs. Lee. they please rise? STATEMENT BY MINORITY WHIP Again I say, welcome to all of you. Let's work together. Let's cooperate. Let's not carry any rancor off the floor. Mr. ESHLEMAN. Mr. Speaker and ladies and gentle­ Let us now raise the dignity of this great House of Rep­ man of the House, first of all I would like to congratulate resentatives so that the entire Commonwealth will be each and every member of this House on this your inau­ proud of us. Thank you. guration day; and, secondly, I want to say that I look for- 18 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL--HOUSE January 5, ward to working with the members on both sides of the retary during the 1963-1964 session. I do not believe that aisle for what I certainly trust will be a constructive ses­ we have a person in this Capitol who is better liked by sion for the 12 million people in this Commonwealth. As members on both sides of the aisle than this man. He my predecessors, I would like to ask my wife and my has served and cooperated with everyone regardless of mother and father to please rise. political affiliation. He has given unstintingly of his time Thank you, Mr. Speaker. and energy. He is a man whom everyone can call upon at any time for a favor regardless of whether we were LEAVE OF ABSENCE in session or not. He is a man who I am sure we will all miss. This man is none other than our present Secre­ Mr. IRVIS. Mr. Speaker, the gentleman from Philadel­ tary, W. W. "Doc" "Curly" Waterhouse. phia, Mr. Herbert Fineman, the majority whip, is ill at The SPEAKER. The Chair recognizes the Secretary of home. We had hoped up until this moment that he would the House, Mr. Waterhouse. be able to make his appearance on the floor; however, Mr. WATERHOUSE. Ladies and gentlemen, when I that, we are informed, is impossible. I, therefore, now heard that they were going to call on Mr. O'Dell I knew move you, Mr. Speaker, for a leave of absence for Mr. the first thing he would do would be to insult me. He Fineman. always makes reference to my flowing locks, which I do The motion was agreed to, and a leave of absence was not have. granted. I want to thank you all for the courtesies you have shown me. It has been apleasure to serve you as your PLACING OF MACE secretary and it has been a pleasure to work with one of the greatest chief clerks this House has ever had. "Rags" The SPEAKER. The oath of office having been taken and I have worked very closely. And believe me, you by the members of the House and a Speaker elected, the just could not have had a more devoted public servant Chair instructs the sergeant at arms to now place the mace, in any way than "Rags" Stimmel. He saved you money. which is the symbol of authority of the House, on the He did a marvelous job. He is just one of the swellest rostrum. guys in the world. The Chair extends the thanks of the House to Secretary Again, I want to thank you for the pleasure that you Waterhouse for the efficient manner in which he has pre­ gave me of serving with him and serving you. I wish you sided over the organization of the House. all a wonderful 1965, and God bless you. The Chair recognizes the lady from Lehigh, Mrs. Mark­ ley. RESOLUTION CHIEF CLERK COMMENDED ELECTION OF CHIEF CLERK Mrs. MARKLEY. Mr. Speaker, ladies and gentlemen of Mr. COMER offered a resolution which was read, con­ the House, two years ago it was my distinct pleasure to sidered and adopted, as follows: place in nomination the name of our present chief clerk, In the House of Representatives, R. P. "Rags," better known to us as "Rags" Stimmel. At Tuesday, January 5, 1965. that time I said that he had, over a period of years as a Resolved, that the House do now proceed to the election former member of the House, earned the respect and es­ of a chief clerk of the House. teem of all members. I should like at this time to com­ mend him for his untiring effort in our behalf. His pro­ NOMINATION FOR CHIEF CLERK gressive administration and practical approach towards The SPEAKER. Nominations are now in order for the the solution of the intricate operating problems of this office of chief clerk of the House. House have earned a place of honor for him. His dili­ The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Allegheny, gence, his courtesies and understanding will long be re­ Mr. Lamb. membered by everyone for a job well done. Mr. LAMB. Mr. Speaker, it is a great privilege for me Our sincere congratulations to our retiring clerk. to have the opportunity to place in nomination the name The SPEAKER. The Chair recognizes the chief clerk. of a man who is a good friend of all the members of this The CHIEF CLERK (Honorable R. P. Stimmel). Mr. House, whose long service in and to this House and to Speaker, God bless you all. this Commonwealth was crowned by serving as the dis­ tinguished minority leader in the last session. SECRETARY COMMENDED I am most pleased to present for nomination to the office of chief clerk, the gentleman from Westmoreland The SPEAKER. The Chair recognizes the gentleman County, Anthony J. Petrosky. from Erie, Mr. O'Dell. The SPEAKER. The gentleman from Allegheny, Mr. Mr. O'DELL. Mi:'. Speaker, ladies and gentlemen of Lamb, places in nomination Anthony J. Petrosky of the House, away back in 1944 the people of Erie County Westmoreland County for the office of chief clerk. Are elected a nice farmboy to represent them in the House there any other nominations? of Representatives. In 1945 he put on his first pair of The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Bedford, shoes and came to Harrisburg. His record showed· that Mr. Foor. he served with great distinction from 1945 to 1956 at Mr. FOOR. Mr. Speaker, I move that nominations for which time he did not seek reelection. I might say in 1957 the office of chief clerk of the House of Representatives it was my pleasure to take his place in this body. be now closed. During the term of 1957-1958, this man served as Sec­ The motion was agreed to. retary of this House. He did such an outstanding job that The SPEAKER. Anthony J. Petrosky is declared he was again elected by this body to serve as House sec- elected chief clerk of the House of Representatives. 1965. LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL--HOUSE 1-9

RESOLUTION STATEMENT BY THE CHIEF CLERK ELECTION OF SECRETARY The SPEAKER. The Chair recognizes the chief clerk Jor a few remarks. Mr. WARGO offered a resolution which was read, The CHIEF CLERK (Anthony J. Petrosky). Mr. considered and adopted as follows: Speaker, ladies and gentlemen of the House, your lovely In the· House of Representatives, families, our distinguished guests, I certainly want to Tuesday, January 5, 1965. say at this time that this will be quite a switch for me after 24 years on the floor of the House. I fully recog­ Resolved,that the House do now proceed to the election of a secretary of the House. nize the responsibilities of this office to which you have elected me. I know, too, that in the past we have had NOMINATIONS FOR SECRETARY many fine chief clerks. I am happy to note the presence today of former Chief Clerk Ominsky. I, too, want to The SPEAKER. Nominations are now in order for commend my predecessor, Mr. Stimmel. These gentle­ the office of secretary of the House. men have set a fine standard in administering the af­ The Chair recognizes the lady from Philadelphia, Mrs. fairs of this House. Pashley. I submit to each and everyone of you that I am ap­ Mrs. PASHLEY. Mr. Speaker, it gives me great pleasure preciative of this election and I will do the best job I to nominate Mrs. Marion Munley as the first woman to can. Thank you and God bless you. serve as secretary of this House. Marion has served with Ladies and gentlemen, 1 am not without a family. May distinction arid honor as a fellow-member of this House I, after 25 years, tax your patience a mite longer and for the past 17 years. We can all agree that she will introduce to you my lovely wife, my two daughters and serve as secretary with that same distinction and in keep­ my youngster, Tony, Jr. Will they please rise? ing with the excellent capabilities of our former secre­ taries, including the present one. STATEMENT BY THE SECRETARY OF THE My tears of last year in bidding Marion farewell can HOUSE be turned into smiles of happiness in welcoming her return with your electing her as our secretary. The SPEAKER. The Chair recognizes the secretary of I, therefore, place in nomination for the office of House the House. secretary, the name of the charming and distinguished The SECRETARY (Marion L. Munley). Mr. Speaker and lady from Lackawanna, Mrs. Marion L. Munley. members of the House. I am very glad to be able to . The SPEAKER. The lady from Philadelphia, Mrs. return to congratulate the members on both sides of the Pashley, places in nomination the name of Marion L. aisle on their recent elections. I want to thank you for Munley, Lackawanna County, for the office of secretary electing me to the office of secretary. I want you to ~f the House. Are there any other nominations? know that you will be always welcome in my office. The Chair recognizes the· gentleman from Pike, Mr. I have some pretty big shoes to fill because I took a look Eshback. at "Doc" Waterhouse's the other day. So you know Mr. ESHBACK. Mr. Speaker, I move that nominations it is going to be pretty tough on me. And "Doc" has been for the office of secretary of the House of Representatives so good to me in the last three weeks. I can never forget be closed. him. The motion was agreed to. You know, I just feel that I am so close to this gang The SPEAKER. Marion L. Munley is declared elected and I just hope that in another year they will have to secretary of the House. buy a rug for my office because you will have worn it out. COMMITTEE TO ESCORT CHIEF CLERK-ELECT I would like to introduce my family. I have my two AND SECRETARY.ELECT TO THE BAR OF THE sons, who are both attorneys, Bob and Jim, and my HOUSE brother and his charming wife, and my county chairman, The SPEAKER. The Chair appoints the gentleman from Pat Melody. I always get that little plug in for the Allegheny, Mr. Lutty, and the gentleman from Dauphin, Democrats. Mr. Ogilvie, to escort the chief 'clerk-elect and the sec­ If I could have a sign on my door, it would read, "A.w retary-elect to the bar of the House. Mel Afartha," which in Gaelic means, "A thousand wel­ The committee will proceed in the performance of its comes." Thank you. duties. RESOLUTION OATH OF OFFICE ADMINISTERED TO CHIEF CLERK AND SECRETARY TRIBUTE TO HONORABLE S. EDWARD MOORE The oath of office was then administered to the chief Messrs. EILBERG and LEE offered a resolution, which clerk-elect, Anthony J. Petrosky, and the secretary-elect, was read, considered and adopted as follows: Marion L. Munley, by Honorable David H. Weiss. In the House of Representatives, January 5, 1965. COMMITTEE TO ESCORT CHIEF CLERK AND The name of S. Edward Moore, and the term Parlia­ SECRETARY mentarian are synonymous to all the members of this House of Representatives for the past thirty-five years The SPEAKER. The Chair requests Mr. Lutty and and yet if anyone were interested in learning something Mr. Ogilvie to escort the chief clerk and the secretary to about this man who has been a part of the legislative their places on the rostrum. branch of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for more years than perhaps any other person, he would find in The committee is discharged with the thanks of the the Pennsylvania Manual as brief a biography as one House. could find, namely, the following: 20 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL--HOUSE January 5,

"S. Edward Moore, Parliamentarian, is a resi­ pointed by the Speaker to wait upon the Senate and in­ dent of Camp Hill, Cumberland County, and has form that body that the House of Representatives is or­ . served continuously in the Legislature since 1909." ganized and ready to proceed with the business of the This biographical entry is an example of the self-ef­ session. facement which is characteristic of S. Edward Moore, who has announced his plans for retirement. COMMITTEE APPOINTED Known as "Eddie Moore" to everyone since he became a House page in 1909, he has ever wanted to be addressed The SPEAKER. The Chair appoints as a committee in ·any· other way down through all these years. The to notify the Senate that the House is organized and distinguished office of Parliamentarian-with all of the ready to proceed with the business of the session, the dignity and honor which is a part of that office-and gentleman from Allegheny, Mr. Irvis, chairman; the which qualities he gave to that office-never changed the character of the very sincere and dedicated public servant gentleman from Philadelphia, Mr. Martin Mullen; and he has been. the gentleman from Berks, Mr. Piper. The quiet, steady hand of the Parliamentarian, as he The committee will now proceed to the performance guides the Speaker through every parliamentary situation, of its duties. has been the gift and talent of S. Edward Moore. This gift and talent for guiding Speaker after Speaker through the parliamentary hazards of one session after RESOLUTION another, combined with his tremendous knowledge and experience in the legislative and parliamentary fields, COMMITTEE TO WAIT UPON GOVERNOR plus his friendliness, his good humor, his always patient manner and willingness to help everyone, has won for Mr. J. F. CLARKE offered a resolution which was read, him~S. Edward Moore-the deep appreciation and admir­ considered and adopted as follows: ation of everyone who has known him. This House of Representatives, therefore, by this Reso­ In the House of Representatives, lution, desires to pay tribute to a very distinguished Tuesday, January 5, 1965. and honored public servant and friend, and extends to him every good wish for a long and happy period of retirement. Resolved, that a committee of three members be ap­ We hope that his reflections and recollections of his life pointed by the Speaker to wait upon His Excellency, the in this House shall always be a joy to him as those reflec­ Governor of the Commonwealth, and inform him that tions and recollections shall always be a joy to us the the House of Representatives is organized and ready to members of this Pennsylvania House of Representati;'es. receive any communications he may be pleased to make. It is with regret that we see him go. COMMITTEE APPOINTED REMARKS BY THE PARLIAMENTARIAN The SPEAKER. The Chair appoints as a committee to wait upon the Governor and notify him the House is or­ HONORABLE S. EDWARD MOORE. After an associa­ ganized and ready to proceed with the business of the tion of 55 years, one cannot help but have regrets. We session, the gentleman from Allegheny, Mr. Leonard, have shared many happy times together and many hours chairman; the lady from Philadelphia, Mrs. Anderson; of work. and the gentleman from Dauphin, Mr. Hepford. I shall miss you a great deal more than you will miss The committee will now proceed to the performance of me. its duties. The secretary of the retirement board said if I postpone my retirement much longer, I would break the bank. To paraphrase what most of the Governors say at the COMMUNICATION FROM GOVERNOR beginning of each regular session, I hope you will have The secretary to the Governor being introduced, pre­ a very short, business-like session. sented a communication in writing from His Excellency, Thank you for your many kindnesses to me and best the Governor, which was read as follows: wishes for the new year. The SPEAKER. Thank you, Eddie Moore. REQUEST TO ADDRESS JOINT SESSION Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Governor's Office, Harrisburg. RESOLUTION January 5, 1965. THANKING HONORABLE DAVID H. WEISS To the Honorable, the House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: Mr. KLEIN offered a resolution which was read, con­ If it meets with the approval of the General Assembly, sidered and adopted as follows: I should like to address the Members in Joint Session on Tuesday, January 5, 1965, at a time convenient to the Gen­ In the House of Representatives, eral Assembly. Tuesday, January 5, 1965. WILLIAM W. SCRANTON. Resolved, that the members of the House of Representa­ tives do hereby extend their thanks to the Honorable SENATE MESSAGE David H. Weiss for his services in administering the oath of office to its members and officers. JOINT SESSION The clerk of the Senate being introduced presented an RESOLUTION extract from the Journal of the Senate, which was read as follows: COMMITTEE TO WAIT UPON SENATE In the Senate, Mrs. REIBMAN offered a resolution which was read, January 5, 1965. considered and adopted as follows: Resolved, (if the House of Representatives concur), That the Senate and House of Representatives meet in In the House of Representatives, Joint session Tuesday, January 5, 1965, at two o'clock Tuesday, January 5, 1965. P.M., in the Hall of the House of Representatives for the purpose of hearing an address by His Excellency, the Gov­ Resolved, That a committee of three members be ap- ernor of the Commonwealth, also witnessing the opening, 1965. LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL--HOUSE 21

and computing of the official returns of the election for sidered and adopted as follows: Auditor General and State Treasurer, held Tuesday, No­ vember 3, 1964, in the several counties of this Common­ In the House of Representatives, wealth; and to elect a Director of the Legislative Refer­ Tuesday, January 5, 1965. ence Bureau. Resolved, that the Speaker appoint a committee of two to escort the members of the Senate to the Hall of the Ordered, That the clerk present the same to the House House for the purpose of attending a Joint Session of the of Representatives for its concurrence. General Assembly. On the question, COMMITTEE APPOINTED Will the House concur in the resolution of the Senate? It was concurred in. The SPEAKER. The Chair appoints as a committee to Ordered, That the clerk inform the Senate accordingly. escort the Senate and gentleman from Luzerne, Mr. Cur­ wood; the gentleman from Bucks, Mr. Renninger. The SENATE MESSAGE committee will proceed to carry out its duties. COMMITTEE TO ESCORT GOVERNOR The clerk of the Senate being introduced presented an APPOINTMENT OF TELLER extract from the Journal of the Senate, which was read Mr. POLEN offered a resolution which was read, con­ as follows: sidered and adopted as follows: In the Senate, January 5, 1965. In the House of Representatives, Resolved, (if the House of Representatives concur), That Tuesday, January 5, 1965. a committee of three on the part of the Senate be ap­ pointed to act with a similar committee on the part of the Resolved, that the gentleman from Elk County, Mr. House of Representatives, to escort His Excellency, the William F. Renwick, be appointed teller on the part Governor of the Commonwealth, to the Hall of the House of the House of Representatives to open and compute the of Representatives to address the Members of the General vote for Auditor General and State Treasurer in a Joint Assembly in Joint Session, pursuant to a resolution al­ Session of the Senate and House. ready adopted by the Senate and House of Representa­ Ordered, That the clerk inform the Senate accordingly. tives. Ordered, That the clerk present the same to the House SENATE MESSAGE of Representatives for its concurrence. APPOINTMENT OF TELLER On the question, In the Senate, Will the House concur in the resolution of the Senate? January 5, 1965. It was concurred in. The clerk of the Senate being introduced, informed the Ordered, That the clerk inform the Senate accordingly. House of Representatives that the Honorable Z. H. Confair, of the County of Lycoming, has been elected teller on COMMITTEE APPOINTED the part of the Senate to compute the vote cast on No­ vember 3, 1964, for Auditor General and State Treasurer The SPEAKER. The Chair appoints as a committee on in joint sesion of the General Assembly, Tuesday, January the part of the House to escort the Governor to the hall 5, 1965. of the House, the gentleman from Philadelphia, Mr. Limp­ Ordered, That the clerk inform the House of Repre­ er; the gentleman from Allegheny, Mr. Walsh; and the sentatives accordingly. gentleman from Adams, Mr. Worley. The committee will proceed to carry out its duties. COMMUNICATION FROM GOVERNOR REPORT OF COMMITTEE TO WAIT UPON The secretary to the Governor being introduced, pre­ SENATE sented a communication in writing from His Excellency the Governor, which was read as follows: Mr. IRVIS. Mr. Speaker, your committee instructed to inform the Senate that the House is organized and ready REASONS FOR PARDONS to proceed with the business of the session has performed that duty. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Governor's Office, Harrisburg. The SPEAKER. The Chair thanks the committee for their January 5,1965. work. To the Honorable, the House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: REPORT OF COMMITTEE TO WAIT UPON GOVERNOR I have the honor to present herewith, the reasons for The SPEAKER. The Chair recognizes the committee pardons and commutations granted by me from January 8, 1964, to date. on the part of the House. WILLIAM W. SCRANTON. Mr. LEONARD. Mr. Speaker, the committee appointed (For reasons, see appendix.) to inform His Excellency, the Governor, that the House is -organized has performed its duty. The SPEAKER. The Senate in now entering the hall of The SPEAKER. The Chair thanks the committee, and the House. -.the committee is discharged. REPORT OF COMMITTEE ESCORTING SENATE RESOLUTION The SPEAKER. The Chair recognizes the chairman of the committee of the House escorting the Senate. COMMITTEE TO ESCORT THE SENATE Mr. CURWOOD. Mr. Speaker, your committee appoint­ .Mr. FILO offered a resolution which- was read, con- ed to wait upon the Senate and escort them to the. hall of 22 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL--HOUSE J anuary 5~

the House has performed that duty and reports that the What is greatness? What is it worth? Where do you Senate is in attendance. find it? Most important, how do you make it happen? The SPEAKER. The committee is discharged with the Those were the unanswered questions for us two win­ thanks of the House. ters ago when Pennsylvania made this new beginning. The Chair requests the Lieutenant-Governor, the Hon­ Almost 10 out of every 100 Pennsylvania workers could orable Raymond P. Shafer, to preside over the proceed­ not find jobs then. And, in percentage terms, for every ings of the joint session of the General Assembly. two people in the nation as a whole who could not find The President pro tempore of the Senate, the Honorable work, there were three in Pennsylvania. James S. Berger, is invited to be seated on the rostrum. And now, two winters later, The members of the Senate will please be seated. -after civil service -after unemployment compensation JOINT SESSION OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY -after your programs for education, and human services, LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR RAYMOND P. and conservation, and industrial development. SHAFER PRESIDING Now, two winters later, I stand here to report to you on the state of this, our beloved Commonwealth. The SPEAKER. The Lieutenant Governor of the Com­ Ladies and gentlemen of the General Assembly, it is a monwealth of Pennsylvania. pleasure to report that Pennsylvania has truly turned the The LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR. Thank you, Mr. corner. Speaker. The greatness of our past has become a promise for The General Assembly will be at ease while it awaits our future. Now we need no longer dream about great­ the arrival of His Excellency, the Governor of the Com­ ness. Now we can, if we will, grasp it. monwealth. To be specific, the condition of the economic health of our Commonwealth today is good. REPORT OF COMMITTEE TO ESCORT THE Pennsylvania's rate of unemployment has been cut al­ GOVERNOR most in half from what it was just two winters ago. To put it another way: Right now, nearly 220,000 more The LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR. The Chair recognizes Pennsylvanians have jobs than had jobs in January of the chairman of the committee to escort the Governor, the 1963. gentleman from Cumberland, Senator Wade. Announcement was made in 1964 alone of 765 new or SENATOR WADE. Mr. President, I have the honor to expanded industrial plants, up 12% from the year we present His Excellency, the Governor of this great Com­ began. monwealth, the Honorable William W. Scranton. Travel within Pennsylvania and the money it brings by The LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR. Members of the Gen­ tourists during 1964 increased 20% over any previous year. eral Assembly and guests, it gives me great pleasure to Bank deposits, a traditional economic yardstick, are introduce to you at this time, the Governor of the Com­ one billion dollars higher today than they were a year monwealth of Pennsylvania, the Honorable William W. ago. Scranton. Best of all, during the past two years, and this is the first time we have been able to say in ages, the economy in Pennsylvania has been growing faster than the total na­ STATE OF THE COMMONWEALTH MESSAGE tional economy. Industrial production in Pennsylvania By Governor William W. Scranton for October of 1964 showed a 12% increase over the pre­ vious year, while the national production during the same Mr. Lieutenant Governor, Mr. Speaker, and as I acknowl­ period increased only a bit more than four per cent. edge him, may I add my heartiest congratulations to And Pennsylvanians have been going back to work in all of the newly elected leaders of both the House and proportionately greater numbers than have other Ameri­ the Senate and to wish them well in their new per­ cans. formances, knowing that they will do a wonderful By October of this year, Pennsylvania's unemployment job, and Ladies and Gentlemen of the General As­ rate, which had been 9.6 per cent when we began, had sembly, and my Fellow Pennsylvanians: tumbled to the amazingly low figure of 4.3 per cent. And Two winters ago a new beginning was made in Penn­ listen to this, because it is more important than any ra­ sylvania. tio: 1964 was the first year in the history of the record The issue before us then was the issue of achieving keeping that Pennsylvania's unemployment rate figured greatness. Greatness for Pennsylvanians. lower than the rate for the nation. Greatness. An echo from the past? Or a whisper of Truly then, Pennsylvania is on its way back to the the future.? top where it belongs, to days of greatness, to her rightful Does it belong only in the past, with William Penn place where we all want it, as the leader of this nation. writing on the cold stone tablets of history? Or is it It is with considerable satisfaction that I report to you here and now, in the effort required by John Doe, an further that the condition of the state government of the average citizen of modern Pennsylvania, to find a job or Commonwealth is also good. to get his children through school? Our financial picture is strong and healthy. And for politicians, all of us, what does greatness Within three weeks, I will present for.yourconsideration mean? An easy word or a hard promise? Something to the General Fund budget for the coming fiscal year. talk about, or something to do? Is it worth a vote for education, or for mental health, If current trends continue, we will-produce a substantial or for law enforcement, or for all those.things about surplus for the second straight year. which everybody .seems to care--untilsomebody men­ I would remind you that this will mark the fi.r!lt time tions taxes? since the Kore/in War that .any administration has been 1965. LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL-HOUSE 23 able to show a surplus for two consecutive budgets. This This is the true ideal of education. We have moved achievement has been made possible through the applica­ closer to its fulfillment during the past two years, but we tion of sound business methods to the operation of state have not yet achieved fulfillment. government and careful pruning of expenditures, as well The state contribution to local school districts and to­ as through the health of our economy, which is most im­ wards teachers' salaries has been substantially increased. portant of all. Faculty salaries at the state colleges have been raised. The new budget will be significant, not only because it The Commonwealth has increased its aid to institutions of will be balanced fiscally, but because it will provide for higher learning by 30 percent. And the largest-in-history more balanced progress for Pennsylvania. building program at the state colleges has moved forward It will provide for greater levels of service to the people as the General State Authority set a new record last year of Pennsylvania in every major area of governmental ac­ of $116 million in construction contract awards. tivity. I am convinced that such a balanced approach is Pennsylvania's first community college has been opened what our State needs most. Our needs are great in so here and three more are on their way this year. many areas, and all of us know that we cannot afford A new system of area technical high schools has been to overemphasize anyone field to the detriment of the launched. Twelve of these schools are now operating, and others. And important to you all, and to all Pennsyl­ eight more are almost ready to open. vanians, the budget as submitted to you will provide for Five ducational television stations are either operating this progress without any increase in taxes. or under construction. But it is my responsibility to warn that if expenditures Special education to our handicapped boys and girls was requested by the administration are increased by the leg­ extended in 1964 to an additional 17,000 students. islature, or new expenditures added, new taxes must be Pennsylvania's first program for deserving students seek­ enacted to pay for such added costs. ing higher education was put in motion. In the first year, Reform of some outmoded features in our tax laws is incidentally, it was most successful of any state program; now under study within the administration. If this study more than 3,000 students have received loans. reaches fruition, I will send a special message on tax re­ Perhaps most important of all, and I must pay tremend­ form to you at a somewhat later date. ous tribute to them, a new State Board of Education has Successful efforts at efficiency and economy have made been established to develop over-all policy in both basic it possible for us to increase and improve the state gov­ and higher education for our State. I have never seen, ernment services, so that the people are getting a fair in my experience, such dedication by our State. I have return on their tax dollars. These services are as diverse never seen, in my experience, such dedication by unpaid as the nature of our State, for it is now true that our personnel as in this group. government encompasses almost every single thing in Protection of the public safety was the first and remains which its people are interested. among the most important duties of our State. First are those services that relate directly to the land The Pennsylvania State Police by December of this itself. past year had conducted in that year more than 950 The Department of Agriculture during the past two raids on vice and gambling racketeers, with more than years has established important new services for our 1,700 arrests. This was almost five times as many raids farmers to increase their production and therefore their and more than three times as many arrests than in the year profits in commodities as different as apples, eggs and before this administration took office. I can promise you frozen foods. there shall be no let-up in our war against organized The new bituminous strip-mine law, which you passed crime, which bleeds our economy and corrupts our young in 1963, is nationally regarded as landmark legislation. It people. is being enforced strictly and fairly, and has won the ad­ In the field of human services, decisive progress hoo miration of conservationists at home and abroad. been made since 1963, too. The anthracite strip-mine law, passed the same year, has We have put into operation what has been termed, not brought protection to the anthracite regions after years by us but by the Department of Health, Education and of neglect. Under its provisions, no fewer than 252 of the Welfare in Washington, the best and the most liberal 255 pits now in operation will be completely backfilled medical care for the aged program in the entire nation. with all overburden. Public assistance rolls have been reduced by almost Our state parks continue to attract millions of visitors 80,000 people in two years. Our unique, and it is still to Pennsylvania each year, and to provide needed physical unique, Project Independence has found employment for and spiritual renewal for all of our citizens. In 1964 alone, 3,500 heads of families who had previously been on relief. attendance at the state parks was increased by more than Chiselers have been knocked off the relief rolls in record one million. This year we will open three entirely new numbers. At the same time, for the truly needy we have parks in Bedford, and in Lancaster and in Cambria Coun­ been able to offer more help, including the first increase ties. in 14 years for shelter allowances. Project 70 has been advanced on every front and will be The population of our mental hospitals has gradually more so this year. declined as more patients are treated in local clinics. And Probably the most important of all the areas of service it is a tremendous satisfaction to report that the heart­ in which the State is active is that of education. In this rending waiting list at institutions for the mentally re­ field a new era was begun in 1963. tarded, which has been a worry to us all, has 'been cut in William Penn, the man about whom the more you half as 1,500 additional beds have been made available, and study the more profound he becomes, once wrote: "If we there are more forthcoming. would amend the world, we should first mend ourselves, These then are some of the signposts of progress which and teach our children to be, not what we are, ,but what have marked Pennsylvania's march along the road toward they should be." •greatness since the Iiew. beginning.. ·24 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL-HOUSE January 5,

But now the time has come, and it is an important time and for our Congressional districts. I have suggested that, for every single individual in this Commonwealth, to once as you know, a bi-partisan committee be set up to pro­ again look to the future, to offer a blueprint for further duce fair reapportionment laws. progress, and, hopefully, the achievement of greatness for If you agree that this is the way to proceed, fine. If modern Pennsylvania. not, that certainly is your right. But I caution you that . First of all, I wish to state clearly and unequivocally any attempt to proceed in less than a bi-partisan way un­ the point of view from which this administration views der our special circumstances forebodes possible legislat­ the two years that are now before us. ive failure to grasp an opportunity for statesmanship that The history of our State, as we all know, is replete is rare. If it becomes necessary for the court again to with instances in which the second half of an adminis­ assume the task of reapportioning our State, the luster tration became a poaching ground for unscrupulous poli­ of the General Assembly cannot fail to be damaged. ticians, or others, who seemed to think that though the Nor dare we permit this reapportionment problem to first two years might be for the people, the second two crowd out consideration of the many other urgent factors years were for them. This is not going to happen this of public business that will be laid before you this session. time. People were surprised, I understand, by the President's This administration will become a lame-duck adminis­ speech last night in which he laid out such an enormous tration at high noon on January 17, 1967, and not ten sec­ legislative program for the Congress. I say to you that I onds earlier. am proud and happy that he did and I say to you that it is As we all know, the control of the government of Penn­ just as much our job to do the same here, because you are sylvania will be divided during the next two years be­ the legislature of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania tween two political parties. The results of such a situation which has enormous needs. sometimes in the past have been most unfortunate for the Two areas of government are of such importance this progress of our people. Let us not minimumize the difficul­ year that I will shortly request the opportunity to appear ties that lie ahead for all of us. The temptations to place before you with special messages. partisan advantage above the common good will be mani­ The first of these is our highway system, and particularly fold to all of us. If we do not all exercise responsible the tremendous need for construction of same. judgment, the next two years may be simply a sparring Although this administration has established new period with no real progress achieved. records of achievement in many aspects of highway con­ Pennsylvania cannot afford that sort of waste today. Our struction, maintenance, and repair, our own high goals problems are too serious; our opportunities, never greater, and the full modern needs of our Commonwealth have are too pressing. We must progress every year in this not been, in my opinion, fully met. Some of the fiscal Commonwealth. Of course, we will sometimes disagree. and the administrative problems that have hampered the But where compromise and reasonable understanding highway programs of this and previous administrations among men of good will are possible, we dare not permit have not yet been overcome and they need legislation to party interest to stand in the way of the higher interest do it. Consequently, in a special message I will outline to of the Commonwealth, and more important, its people. you what is needed to do the job, not only now but for the This administration will do all in its power to work next several years, even though this will involve, inci­ toward those goals of social and economic progress that dently, heavy financing all of which does not come in the surely we all hold in common. administration. The first challenge that faces you in this new year is the In a second special message I will present to you a far­ matter of court-directed, it is now court-directed, reap­ reaching plan for reorganizing and streamlining the en­ portionment. tire state government. I noticed last night that the In 1962 the General Assembly reapportioned the State's President said he was going to do the same thing. The Congressional districts in keeping with state and federal time has come for an all-out effort to modernize govern­ laws as they were understood at that time. In 1963 the ment if it is to meet the needs of Pennsylvania with full Assembly acted in the same way to reapportion both efficiency and full economy. Our great problem here is houses ofthe legislature. that there is not a single individual knowledgeable about Since that time the United States Supreme Court has our government, and you all are, who does not recognize ruled that the doctrine of "one man, one vote" must be that, when it comes to taking some decisive action, it is rigidly applied to apportionment of both Congressional and hard for all of us to do so because it takes courage and legislative districts. In general, these decisions seem fair. because we trample sometimes on sacred cows. A vote should be worth just as much, whether it is cast in The plan that we present to you has been two years in Philadelphia or in our most rural county. Such has al­ the making. It will upset many traditions, I am sure, ways been the case for statewide offices, and should be but it will provide the mechanism that is necessary if the case in elections for Congress and for at least one we are to render adequate service to all segments of life house of the legislature. and to all people in our Commonwealth. It is my belief that there is room for consideration of A host of other proposals will be brought before you factors other than population in apportionment of the to move Pennsylvania forward. second house, if the people, and only if they, of any given First, we will seek the advancement of Pennsylvania in State should so desire. The Federal Government, as you the operations of the state government itself. know, operates under just such a plan. I can think of no single imperative in Pennsylvania to­ A proposed amendment to the federal Constitution along day more important than the need for constitutional re­ these lines will be submitted to you. vision. State government simply cannot effectively dis­ But the Supreme Court decision stands loud and clear charge its heavy responsibilities that the people want un­ as the law of the land today. We must move speedily to der the antiquated :J;ules contained in our present consti­ enact new apportionment. laws for the state legislature ,tution. Both the administration of justice and the welfare 1965. LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL-HOUSE 25 of our people suffer daily from the burdens and the re­ the state's Superintendent of Public Instruction, so that strictions that were placed on our government in the last Pennsylvania can compete for the best in this field and constitution of 1873. we need it badly. The twelve amendments recommended last year by the We will propose a new formula, and this takes real Commission on Constitutional Revision provide the sub­ courage and an unbelievable amount of work for a fair stance for what is sorely needed in reform. I strongly and reasonable distribution of the state's aid to the local urge the adoption of these needed constitutional amend­ school districts. I know of nothing in our whole state ments that have been placed before you and have the makeup that is more complicated and difficult to under­ broad support of our citizens. stand than the very complex formula for school aid. We In the meantime, state government can in many ways have undertaken this by a commission that has been be brought up to date. working hard all year, and when they come forth with We will ask for a new electronic data processing law their suggestions to you, this will have at first a tremendous to make possible real savings and efficiency through the impact on the financial capabilities of all of our school use of computers and other modern devices. Incidentally, districts, but, particularly, of our city school districts and Pennsylvania is years behind the time in this and almost this is important therefore to everybody. all of our competitive States are ahead of us. While you are at work on all of these items of major Further, no government can be any better than the em­ importance to education, the State Board of Education ployes who man it. Pennsylvania today faces a very will continue its dedicated efforts to remove chaos from serious problem of competition with the Federal Govern­ an educational system that for too long has "grown like ment, with other state governments including all the Topsy" without enough real planning or thinking. Im­ surrounding ones except Ohio, and with private industry, portant, and particularly important, is the master plan in attracting and in keeping able employes. for higher education which is due one year from now. Our inadequate pay scales encourage our best employes When this plan is before us, we will be able to chart to seek jobs elsewhere, and this means the waste of mil­ needed rational expansion of the state's effort for higher lions of dollars annually in the cost of training new per­ education and you will be asked to do so. sonnel and in vivid and graphic turnover. The third great area in which the administration will I will request, therefore, that you provide across-the­ ask you to act during this session concerns the very land board pay raises for state employes, ranging from five of Pennsylvania, and this is getting to be more vital to per cent. This is no extravagance, but rather, in the all of us. long-run, will return itself many fold to the benefit of We will seek almost $6 million in additional appropria­ the Commonwealth. tions for the Departments of Mines, Forests and Waters, Fundamental, of course, to the operation of our gov­ and Agriculture. These are the state agencies most in­ ernment is the conduct of our elections. Last year's volved in the preservation and the reclamation and the primary election and several still-undecided contests cultivation of our great land resources. from the general election make it abundantly clear This will represent an increase of more than 40 per cent as it should be by now that we need election reform, on these items over what was included in the budget in especially in the use of absentee ballots. You will soon 1962. receive recommendations for such reforms from the Elec­ These appropriation requests will make possible, among tion Commission upon which I urge your speedy action. other things, a program in which I personally, and I think The primary is forthcoming sooner than you think. anybody coming from the coal areas are definitively in­ The second great imperative that faces us is the unfin­ terested, which is the multi-million-dollar participation by ished work that remains in the field of education, probably Pennsylvania in the proposed Appalachia program to re­ Pennsylvania's greatest need. claim abandoned strip-mine areas to clean polluted We will ask you to increase the state's effort for higher streams, and prevent surface subsidence and caving. and basic education by no less than $42 million in the new May I say to you openly, as I have done many times, that fiscal year. I personally think all Pennsylvania is deeply in debt to This means that the amount spent on education will be the understanding and the desire of the present Adminis­ raised an enormous 32 per cent over the amount that was tration led by the President to put forth this program and included in the budget three years ago. Taxes and the to have it work, and not only have we tried to work with sales tax, which goes completely for education, has been him and have indeed, but, we have suggested additions to raised 20 per cent two years ago. The amounts going to this program, which are extremely important, and I sin­ education are up 32 per cent. cerely hope that our Commonwealth, you particularly, will To make the fruits of education available to more of back and completely support this program that we need. our young people, the administration will recommend We will ask you to improve the beauty of the land by that you make participation in our new student-loan prohibiting commercial advertising along all limited-access program available to freshmen as well. highways in Pennsylvania. In addition, we will recom­ We will recommend changes in the Community College mend a program for beautification of the rights-of-way of Act that will enable the State to join with the Federal interstate highways. We need them. Government now that they have a law, in assisting in the I further recommend that the General Assembly, through cost of construction of community college facilities, and appropriate committees, conduct on-the-spot investiga­ we will ask that the- colleges be reimbursed on a quarterly, tions into the workings of last year's Anthracite Strip rather than on an annual basis, to ease their initial financial Mine Control law. As I reported, all but three of the burden. presently active 255 hard coal strip-mine operations are We will seek an increased minimum pension for our being completely backfilled with all overburden. We can retired school teachers and other public school employes. leave no effort unmade, however, in assuring completely We will propose a substantial increase in the salary of adequate legislation in this field. 26 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL-HOUSE January 5,

Next, there is the field of human services in which we In the welfare area of human services you will also be have made such outstanding progress. asked to do much. The first responsibility of government in human serv­ On the one hand, we will seek a large increase in the ices is the guarantee of human rights, and important new state appropriation for public assistance, so that Penn­ legislation will be set before you in this field this sylvania can more nearly meet the humane objective of year. The administration, for instance, will recommend providing for the truly destitute according to minimum that the provisions of the Fair Employment Practices standards of health and decency. Act be extended to all Pennsylvania employers. On the other hand, we shall seek ways to distribute No employer ought to be forced to hire anyone, but no more equitably the cost of this program. The Federal employe should be refused a job on grounds of his race, Government, which commands so huge a portion of the or his creed or his national origin. Discrimination is tax resources of the nation, should do more. This effort wrong. It is wrong for small employers as well as for was made in Congress last year. It will be made again large ones, for charitable organizations as well as for this year. It is long past time also for our local com­ profit-making concerns. munities in Pennsylvania to assume part of this burden, The effects of discrimination are particularly cruel on as is done in almost every other State. Only one other the very young. We will recommend in the budget a partly major State, Missouri, and the others that do it on program in which I am personally as interested as any a purely state basis like ourselves are five or six of the I am giving to you, that you supply funds to make possible mountain States. Every other single State in the United community programs directed toward special education States, including' all the major ones, insist upon local of all the very young, who, whatever their racial back­ participation as indeed there should be. ground, and, of course, this occurs primarily in the cities, We will ask you to increase the appropriation, too, for is an economic deprivation. our child welfare program as preventive action against This is a new program, a vital one, and absolutely juvenile delinquency, and we need it. essential if we are going to do the job in the cities that we And, next, we will put before you important programs should. of state aid to our cities and other communities. This is In another area of fair treatment for all, we will ask in addition to what I have also already outlined for edu­ you to pass legislation to remove the economic burden cation, the change in the formula, the particular effort that now rests on those members of those religious faiths for deprived children. who keep the Sabbath on a day other than Sunday. The We will ask you to appropriate a 25 percent increase in courts have upheld the state's right to limit commercial­ what the State was spending on urban renewal in the year ism of the Sabbath, but surely these laws should not fall before we took office. with special force on any particular group of citizens be­ We will request-as part of our plan for reorganization cause of their own faith. of our state government-that you establish a separate Another important area within the field of human Department of Community Development. services deals with the health of our people. We will request legislation to assist in solution of such We will ask that you very substantially increase the ap­ problems as mass transit that now afflict our cities and prupriation for the care of our citizens afflicted with our suburbs. mental illness. And, we will request that you authorize the State to become a full partner with the city of Philadelphia in In 1961 Pennsylvania ranked only 35th among all the providing for the better operation and expansion of the States in our effort for mental health. Our position has great port of that city. now risen to 31st. This is an improvement, but obviously Next, we will set before you important matters regard­ we must do much more. ing law enforcement and the protection of the public. Other health measures that will be set before you in­ The administration will ask that you increase the com­ clude these: plement of the Pennsylvania State Police by 300 men so -Legislation to establish health departments. they can continue and expand the war on crime and -Legislation to create two centers for the treatment of highway death. the ills of the old aged among our present institutions. You will be asked to provide for improved penal insti­ --Legislation to liberalize the Commonwealth's pro­ tutions and modernized penal laws, so that Pennsylvania gram of assistance to those suffering from so-called min­ can better protect her citizens from the repetion of vicious er's asthma. crimes. -And, to protect the health and safety of Pennsylvania Our present penal institutions are actually far too costly children attending non-public schools, the administration and in many cases are not the best means for doing the job will again recommend legislation to provide bus trans­ for which they are intended. portation for such children along existing public school At the same time, you will be called upon to provide routes. more adequate supervision of prisoners on probation and Without flinching, this administration will uphold the on parole. principle set down in our constitution that the State And, 'a new banking code will be put before you to should in no way participate in direct support of educa­ protect the public and to allow our banks to more ade­ tion in religious or other private schools, but I am con­ quately assist in the continued growth of this Common­ vinced that there is no constitutional or moral barrier wealth. against providing a bus ride for the health and safety of Finally, I direct your attention to our needs in the any child. Just as we extend services of dental hygiene field of industrial development, which means jobs for to all school children, including those who attend religious people. In a very real sense, of course, everything we and private schools, so, too, we can provide transporta­ have talked about so far will benefit industrial develop­ tion. ment. Progress in education, in human services, and in 1965. LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL--HOUSE 27 government reform and in all the rest, means progress in This year we have this opportunity-you and I and the creation of jobs. everybody else who is a public servant-if we take that To further help us along the road to these goals, how­ opportunity, though the issue before us is still the issue of ever, I have some specific proposals. achieving greatness. Greatness for a Pennsylvania where Our return to prosperity in this State has been so strik­ young people are well educated, the needy well provided ing that it is necessary for the administration to ask you for, the sick well cared for, the people of whatever cir­ this year to amend the Pennsylvania Industrial Develop­ cumstances given a chance at a full share of a better life. ment Authority law to permit continued participation of Though the program that I have outlined for you today is PIDA in the development of counties below the presently an ambitious one, a very ambitious one, it is nevertheless, specified unemployment rate of six percent. in view of our present opportunities, realistic. Our eyes Several counties have already become ineligible for are on the stars, but our feet are on the ground in this further PIDA loans under current law. If present eco­ program. nomic conditions continue many more will soon follow. And now we need to help each other to make it possible. Indeed there is even the real possibility that at our pres­ Democrats, Republicans; whites, Negroes; city dwellers, ent rate of progress, even areas of long-term unemploy­ suburbanites, residents of rural areas and small towns; ment, such as Luzerne, Lackawanna, Schuylkill, and Protestants, Catholics, Jews-we are all those things. Fayette Counties, will in the near future be ineligible And each of us can, if he chooses, during the next year for further PIDA loans under the law as it is presently pursue only his own interest, and the interests of those written. most like himself. PIDA has proven an invaluable tool in our fight for But all of us are one thing more. We are Pennsyl­ industrial growth in Pennsylvania. We do not wish it to vanians. And we can, if we choose, be guided in the be phased out of existence by our economic progress. months ahead by the standard: "What is best for Penn­ We will further recommend to you that the county of sylvania?" Philadelphia for the very first time be made eligible for If that is our course, and we want to take and grasp PIDA loans. this opportunity, the work will go well and the rewards To help give unemployed workers the skills they need will be good. to find jobs in a swiftly changing economy, and one of Many of you come from areas like the one I come the programs that has been most successful in Pennsyl­ from. Many of you have waited as I have for this moment vania, and it has again been cited as one of the most out­ to come about. Many of you have worked to make sure standing in the United States this last year, we will re­ that it did and thousands like you in this State have done it quest an appropriation of $6.5 million for manpower re­ for years under the most difficult circumstances that al­ training. most any State has ever endured for some thirty-seven And, it is with considerable satisfaction that for the years, and yet here we are at a moment in our history such second time in as many years we can ask you to increase as we have not had for decades and you and I and every­ the maximum benefits paid under the Pennsylvania un­ body in this State if they think but a moment realize that employment compensation law. fact. The condition of the unemployment compensation fund Prosperity will flourish in our land if we do this, and itself is now sound and vigorous, able to provide protec­ the coming years will be remembered by our children and tion for the unemployed in good times or bad. by our descendants yet unborn as a new time of great­ ness for Pennsylvania. Its new strength enables me to recommend that maxi­ mum weekly benefits be increased to $50-a figure that The LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR. Governor Scranton, is matched by only three other States. And, I also recom­ on behalf of all the members of the General Assembly, I mend an accompanying increase in maximum benefits wish to thank you for your very fine message. paid under our workmen's compensation law. The committee on the part of the Senate and House So, there you have it. The highlights of what can will now escort his Excellency, the Governor, to his surely be another year of outstanding progress in Penn­ chambers. sylvania. Not all of it. Two special messages are forth­ All members of the General Assembly are asked to coming and there will be other items from time to time. remain in their seats as we have additional business to Now, ladies and gentlemen of the Commonwealth of transact. Pennsylvania, an honored and distinguished title, you and I and everybody else in this Commonwealth face today ELECTION OF DIRECTOR OF LEGISLATIVE an opportunity that we have not had in decades. This REFERENCE BUREAU has come about partly because of your work, partly be­ The LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR. The Joint Assembly cause of the work of other governmental agencies, partly will now proceed to the next order of business, which is because of this administration, mostly because of the the election of the director of the Legislative Reference people in our state. For the first time in modern times, Bureau. Pennsylvania is no longer economically behind the rest of The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Luzerne, Mr. the United States. It would be easy to simply rejoice Musto. over this fact and let it go at that. If we do, this pros­ perity, this new living, will not endure and we are not Mr. MUSTO. Mr. Lieutenant Governor, I am happy to­ yet on top. This is a time for real responsibility. It is day that we from Luzerne County are going.to share a easy to have legislation and to have administration when part of the icing that has been spread after so many things are bad and you know you have to do things. When years. things are coming along well is the real test of govern­ I wish to offer and place in nomination a man who was mental responsibility and each and every individual that a former member of this House. He was also in the is involved in it. State Senate for a good many years. I ask the good 28 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL-HOUSE January 5, graces of the members of this House to endorse the nomi­ ELECTION RETURNS nation of Martin L. Murray from Luzerne County. The LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR. Thank you, Mr. The LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR. This being the day Musto. and the time agreed upon by a concurrent resolution of The gentleman from Luzerne County, Mr. Musto, places the Senate and House of Representatives, and in accord­ in nomination for the office of director of the Legislative ance with the provisions of the constitution and the laws Reference Bureau, the Honorable Martin L. Murray of of this Commonwealth for the opening and computing of Luzerne County. the official returns of the election for Auditor General and The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Luzerne State Treasurer, held on Tuesday, November 3, 1964, in County, Senator Flack. the several counties of this Commonwealth, the returns SENATOR FLACK. Mr. President, members of the will now be opened and read. Senate, I rise to second the nomination of a former col­ The teller on the part of the Senate is the Senator from league of ours who comes from the great county of Lu­ Lycoming, Mr. Confair. The teller on the part of the zerne. I consider it not only a privilege but a pleasure House is the gentleman from Elk County, Mr. Renwick. and a distinct honor to the Senator to second this nomina­ The tellers will please come to the desk assigned to them tion. by the chief clerk of the House and proceed in the per­ You and I have known Martin L. Murray as a Senator formance of their duty. and a member of this House for many years. The Senator The clerk will proceed with the reading of the election has served with many of my colleagues on both sides. returns for Auditor General. This exacting post is going to Luzerne County for the The returns for Auditor General and State Treasurer first time. I feel Senator Murray will fit the bill to a "T" were opened and read as follows: because of his wide experience in legislative procedure and the respect he has won from members of both sides, VOTES CAST FOR AUDITOR GENERAL ON I am sure he is well qualified as the director of the Legis­ NOVEMBER 3, 1964 lative Reference Bureau. I, therefore, consider it a great honor to second the tJ E-i Z nomination of Senator Murray. ~ lJ::' ...... ~ ~ .cJ P=I ~ The LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR. Thank you, Senator ~ ~~~ r:tl Flack. filZ ~~~ E-i' ~:?l . u~ . E-i Are there any further nominations? The Chair hears ~A. ~o:?l ~P=lU ~ . fil r:tl ~~fil ~~o U none. The Chair declares the nominations closed. COUNTIES ~lJ::~ cJUlt:l ~~Ul Ul Martin L. Murray is declared unanimously elected Adams, 10,184 9,395 41 director of the Legislative Reference Bureau. Allegheny, 270,177 428,714 2,615 9 Armstrong, 15,676 15,958 122 Beaver, 28,962 53,422 419 1 COMMITTEE TO ESCORT DillECTOR OF Bedford, 9,220 7,713 33 LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU Berks, 41,360 65,535 138 3 Blair, 28,819 21,034 113 The LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR. The Chair appoints Bradford, 12,339 8,426 30 the gentleman from Fayette, Mr. Kornick, and the Senator Bucks, 59,797 66,684 164 Butler, 20,512 22,455 71 2 from Luzerne, Mr. Flack, a committee to escort Mr. Mur­ Cambria, 32,592 47,404 395 ray to the bar of the House for the purpose of taking the Cameron, 1,686 1,522 8 oath of office. Carbon, 8,903 12,842 26 Centre, 13,979 11,820 68 OATH OF OFFICE ADMINISTERED Chester, 51,351 36,720 125 4 Clarion, 6,583 8,753 38 The oath of office was then administered to the director­ Clearfield, 13,454 16,423 84 1 elect of the Legislative Reference Bureau. Clinton, 6,471 7,619 36 Columbia, 10,302 12,311 43 Crawford, 13,769 14,084 46 STATEMENT BY DIRECTOR OF LEGISLATIVE Cumberland, 27,960 21,766 27 1 Dauphin, 49,780 37,286 114 REFERENCE BUREAU Delaware, 132,085 119,229 227 HONORABLE MARTIN L. MURRAY. Mr. President, Elk, 5,387 9,257 36 Erie, 40,534 58,870 146 Mr. Speaker, ladies and gentlemen of the House, mem­ Fayette, 17,908 40,176 103 bers of the Senate, distinguished guests, and all my Forest, 1,077 1,020 6 1 friends: I wish to express my deep appreciation and grati­ Franklin, 16,920 15,380 81 tude for this high honor you have bestowed upon me Fulton, 1,871 1,953 10 Greene, 4,354 10,312 54 today. My pledge to each and everyone of you will be Huntingdon, 7,916 5,744 41 service, courtesy and a hearty welcome. We are now Indiana, 15,119 13,802 104 located in the main Capitol Building, fifth floor, and I Jefferson, 9,687 9,219 64 extend a very warm welcome to each and everyone of Juniata, * 3,674 3,477 19 Lackawanna, 41,942 75,244 you. Lancaster, 60,231 44,341 103 Mr. President, I would like to introduce my director, Lawrence, 18,650 25,018 146 my wife. Lebanon, 19,303 13,787 21 Lehigh, 38,949 50,533 91 1 The LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR. I know that I speak Luzerne, 51,472 91,306 693 for every member of the House and Senate in offering Lycoming, 22,921 21,336 82 our sincere congratulations to Martin Murray. I know McKean, 9,485 8,699 15 Mercer, 21,220 27,263 65 he will do a wonderful job. Mifflin, 6,741 7,552 11 1965. LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL-HOUSE 29

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