COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA iGrginlatiur ~nuruul MONDAY, JUNE S, 1972

Session of 1972 IS6th of the General Assembly Vol. 1, No. 141

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES SENATE MESSAGE The House convened at 4:30 p.m., e.d.t. SENATE ADOPTS REPORT OF COMMITTEE OF CONFERENCE ON HOUSE BILL No. 517 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE (Robert K. Hamilton) IN THE CHAIR The clerk of the Senate being introduced, informed that the Senate has adopted the report of the Committee of Conference on the subject of the differences existing be­ PRAYER tween the two Houses on House bill numbered and en­ REVEREND DOCTOR DAVID R. HOOVER, chaplain titled as follows: of the House of Representatives and pastor of St. Paul's HOUSE BILL No. 517 Lutheran Church, McConnellsburg, Pennsylvania, offered the following prayer: 1\n Act :;.mending the act o~ ~pril 12, 1951 (P. L. 90), entItled "LIquor Code," authorIzmg Sunday sales by city­ Almighty God, our loving and most gracious Father, we owned stadium licensees and holders of permits in certain stadia or arenas and further limiting the number of retail know that Thou art the strength and stay of all those licenses to be issued in each municipality. who put their faith and trust in Thee. We realize that on account of the weakness of our own mortal nature, we are not able to do any good thing without Thy guiding SENATE MESSAGE hand. AMENDED HOUSE BILLS RETURNED FOR We humbly pray that Thou wilt mercifully hear the CONCURRENCE prayers and petitions we bring before Thee. We beseech Thee to grant us the help of Thy grace, so that in keeping The clerk of the Senate being introduced, returned bills thy commandments we may please Thee both in will from the House of Representatives numbered and entitled and in deed. as follows: To Thy name be honor and praise, now and forever HOUSE BILL No. 1593 more, world without end. Amen. An Act authorizing the incurring of debt without the approval of the electors for the purpose of financing public JOURNAL APPROVED improvement projects to be acquired or constructed by The General State Authority stating the estimated useful The SPEAKER pro tempore. Are there any corrections life of such projects specifically itemized- in a capital to the Journal of May 16, 1972? budget and making an appropriation. If not, and without objection, the Journal is approved. HOUSE BILL No. 1594 A Supplement to the act of (P. L. ), en- JOURNAL APPROVAL POSTPONED titled "An act providmg for the capital budget for the fiscal year 1971-1972," itemizing public improvement proj­ The SPEAKER pro tempore. Without objection, ap­ ects to be acquired or constructed by The General State proval of the Journal for Wednesday, May 31, 1972, will Authority together with their estimated financial costs. be postponed until printed. With the information that the Senate has passed the same with amendments in which the concurrence of the SENATE MESSAGE House of Representatives is requested. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The bills will appear on SENATE ADOPTS REPORT OF COMMITTEE OF the calendar. CONFERENCE ON SENATE BILL No. 123 The clerk of the Senate being introduced, informed that SENATE MESSAGE the Senate has adopted the report of the Committee of Conference on the subject of the differences existing be­ HOUSE BILLS CONCURRED IN BY SENATE tween the two Houses on Senate bill numbered and en­ titled as follows: The clerk of the Senate being introduced, returned bills from the House of Representatives numbered and entitled SENATE BILL No. 123 as follows: An Act amending the act of April 29, 1959 (P. L. 58), HOUSE BILL No. 1648 entitled "The Vehicle Code," providing for the inspection of emission control systems and devices on motor vehicles An Act amending the act of May 22, 1933 (P. L. 853), and making the removal of such emission control devices entitled "The General County Assessment Law," reduc- from any vehicle unlawful, providing a penalty. ing certain age requirements. 2930 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL-HOUSE June 5,

HOUSE BILL No. 1650 HOUSE BILL No. 1675 An Act amending the act of June 24, 1939 (P. L. 872), An Act amending the act of July 19, 1951 (P. L. 1026), entitled "The Penal Code," reducing certain age require­ entitled "An act authorizing political subdivisions other ments. than cities of the first and second classes and school dis­ tricts of the first class and first class A to appoint and pay HOUSE BILL No. 1657 the compensation of employes, to make an assessment list of all inhabitants or residents thereof over twenty-one An Act amending the act of May 11, 1925 (P. L. 561), years of age for taxation purposes," reducing certain age entitled, as amended, "Jury Law Second Class County," requirements. reducing certain age requirements. HOUSE BILL No. 1676 HOUSE BILL No. 1660 An Act amending the act of June 23, 1931 (P. L. 932), An Act amending the act of April 18, 1949 (P. L. 512), entitled "The Third Class City Code," reducing certain entitled "Fiduciaries Act of 1949," reducing certain age age requirements. requirements. HOUSE BILL No. 1677 HOUSE BILL No. 1661 An Act amending the act of May 25, 1945 (P. L. 1050), An Act amending the act of May 31, 1933 (P. L. 1108), entitled "Local Tax Collection Law," reducing certain age entitled, as amended, "An act providing for the appoint­ requirements. ment, promotion, reduction, removal and reinstatement of paid officers, firemen and employes of fire departments HOUSE BILL No. 1678 and of fire alarm operators and fire box inspectors in the bureaus of electricity in cities of the third class, defining An Act amending the act of May 21, 1943 (P. L. 571), the powers and duties of civil service commissions for entitled, as amended, "The Fourth to Eighth Class County such purposes, and fixing penalties," reducing certain age Assessment Law," reducing certain age requirements. requirements. HOUSE BILL No. 1679 HOUSE BILL No. 1662 An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P. L. 30), An Act amending the act of June 24, 1931 (P. L. 1206), entitled "Public School Code of 1949," reducing certain age entitled "The First Class Township Code," reducing certain requirements. age requirements. HOUSE BILL No. 1681 HOUSE BILL No. 1664 An Act amending the act of April 4, 1929 (P. L. 149), An Act amending the act of April 28, 1961 (P. L. 135), entitled "An act authorizing guardians of minors to ex­ entitled "Public Weighmaster's Act," reducing certain age pend parts of the income of said minors in life insurance requirements. p.olicies with leaVE; of thl7 orphans' court and stipulating the rIghts of such mmors m regard thereto upon becoming HOUSE BILI~ No. 1665 of age," reducing certain age requirements. An Act amending the act of June 27, 1939 (P. L. 1207), HOUSE BILL No. 1682 entitled, as amended, "An act regulating the appointment, promotion, suspension, reduction, removal and reinstate­ An Act amending the act of April 24, 1947 (P. L. 89), ment of employes (except chiefs and chief clerks), in entitled "Wills Act of 1947," reducing certain age require­ bureaus of fire and fire alarm operators and fire box in­ ments. spectors in bureaus of electricity in cities of the second class ... ," reducing certain age requirements. HOUSE BILL No. 1683 HOUSE BILL No. 1666 An Act amending the act of April 18, 1905 (P. L. 202), entitled "An act to settle title to real estate ...," reducing An Act amending the act of April 6, 1956 (P. L. 1429), certain age requirements. entitled "An act providing for and regulating the licensing of poultry technicians by the Secretary of Agriculture for HOUSE BILL No. 1693 the drawing of blood from poultry to be used in pullorum testing programs," reducing certain age requirements. An Act amending the act of July 25, 1913 (P. L. 1024), entitled "Women's Labor Law," reducing certain age re­ HOUSE BILL No. 1667 quirements. An Act amending the act of January 18, 1952 (P. L. 2128) entitled "An act defining and providing for the HOUSE BILL No. 1696 licen~ing and regulation of ,Private .driver edu<;ation or An Act amending the act of August 10, 1951 (P. L. 1189), training schools ... ," reducmg certam age reqUIrements. entitled, as amended, "An act regulating the appointment, promotion, suspension, reduction, removal and reinstate­ HOUSE BILL No. 1671 ment of employes (except superintendents, assistant super­ An Act amending the act of May 17, 1921 (P. L. 789), en­ intendents, inspectors, chief clerks and school guards) in titled as amended, "The Insurance Department Act of bureaus of police in cities of the second class ...," reduc­ one thousand nine hundred and twenty-one," reducing ing certain age requirements. certain age requirements and making the same conform to certain existing law. HOUSE BILL No. 1697 HOUSE BILL No. 1672 An Act amending the act of June 5, 1941 (P. L. 84), en­ titled "An act providing for and regulating the appoint­ An Act amending the act of February 1, 1966 (P. L. ment, promotion and reduction in rank, suspension and re­ 1656), entitled "The Borough Code," reducing certain age moval of paid members of the police force in boroughs, in­ requirements. corporated towns and townships of the first class main­ taining a police force of not less than three members ...," HOUSE BILL No. 1673 reducing certain age requirements. An Act amending the act of August 21, 1953 (P. L. 1323), HOUSE BILL No. 1700 entitled "The Notary Public Law," reducing certain age requirements. An Act amending the act of June 4, 1937 (P. L. 1595), 1972. LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL-HOUSE 2931

entitled "An act relating to peace officers ...," reducing posed legislation as is necessary to carry out the codifica- certain age requirements. tion. HOUSE BILL No. 1702 Referred to Committee on Rules. An Act amending the act of July 31, 1941 (P. L. 616), entitled "Employment Agency Law," reducing certain age COMMUNICATION FROM GOVERNOR requirements. The Secretary to the Governor being introduced, pre­ HOUSE BILL No. 1704 sented the following communication in writing from His An Act amending the act of April 4, 1905 (P. L. 102), Excellency, the Governor, which was read: entitled "An act to provide for the better protection of life and property by the examination and licensing of engi­ APPROVAL OF HOUSE BILLS Nos. 78, 932, 1080, 1129, neers having charge of steam-boilers, steam-engines and 1450 and 1734 appliances connected therewith in cities of the second and third class of this Commonwealth and providing penalties Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for violation," reducing certain age requirements. Governor's Office, Harrisburg HOUSE BILL No. 1705 June 1, 1972 An Act amending the act of July 28, 1953 (P. L. 723), To the Honorable, the House of Representatives of the entitled, as amended, "Second Class County Code," re­ Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: ducing certain age requirements. I have the honor to inform you that I have this day approved and signed House bill No. 78, printer's No. 1194 HOUSE BILL No. 1706 entitled "An Act amending the act of August 9, 1955 (P. L: An Act amending the act of August 9, 1955 (P. L. 323), 323), entitled 'The County Code,' authorizing the com­ entitled "The County Code," reducing certain age require­ missioners to determine when the court house and other ments. county offices shall be open." MILTON J. SHAFP HOUSE BILL No. 1707 GOVERNOR An Act amending the act of March 29, 1803 (P. L. 542), June 1, 1972 entitled "An act to establish a Board of Wardens for the port of Philadelphia and for the regulation of pilots and To the Honorable, the House of Representatives of the pilotages and for other purposes therein mentioned," re­ Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: ducing certain age requirements. I have the honor to inform you that I have this day approved and signed House bill No. 932, printer's No. 2785 HOUSE BILL No. 1711 entitled "An Act amending the act of July 7, 1879 (P. L: An Act authorizing persons eighteen years of age and 194), entitled 'An act t? enl~rge the jurisdiction of justices older to enter into contracts. of peace, and regulatmg the fees of constables making sales under this act,' making jurisdictional changes." HOUSE BILL No. 1715 MILTON J. SHAPP An Act amending "The Marriage Law," approved August GOVERNOR 22, 1953 (P. L. 1344), reducing certain age requirements. June 1, 1972 HOUSE BILL No. 1836 To the Honorable, the House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: An Act authorizing the Secretary of Environmental Re­ sources, with the approval of the Governor, to transfer I have the honor to inform you that I have this day certain Project 70 lands in Bucks County to the Depart­ approved and signed House bill No. 1080, printer's No. 1205 ment of Transportation for a highway project under cer­ entitled "An Act amending the act of May 2, 1945 (P. L: tain conditions. 382), entitled 'Municipality Authorities Act of 1945' fur- ther providing for general purposes." , HOUSE BILL No. 1847 MILTON J. SHAPP An Act authorizing the Secretary of Environmental Re­ GOVERNOR sources, with the approval of the Governor, to transfer certain Project 70 lands in Centre County to the Depart­ June 1, 1972 ment of Transpor,tation for a highway project under cer­ To the Honorable, the House of Representatives of the tain conditions. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: With information that the Senate has passed the same I have the honor to inform you that I have this day without amendment. approved and signed House bill No. 1129, printer's No. 2639, entitled "An Act amending the act of July 31, 1968 (Act No. 247), entitled 'Pennsylvania Municipalities Plan­ ning Code,' repealing inconsistent acts, ordinances, and HOUSE RESOLUTION INTRODUCED AND regulations; defining certain terms; clarifying the powers REFERRED and dl;lt~es of govern~ng bodies and planning agencies; authorlzmg the adoptIon by reference of county subdi­ By Messrs. SRUPNIK, WARGO, MUSTO, vision and land development ordinances and the use by MEHOLCHICK, GALLAGHER and O'BRIEN municipalities of the county planning agency for ad­ RESOLUTION No. .168 ministrative purposes; clarifying appeal jurisdiction' and making editorial changes." , The Joint State Government Commission is hereby di­ rected to undertake a comprehensive review of the ad­ MILTON J. SHAFP ministration of the Public School Employes' Retirement GOVERNOR System and its statutory foundation, with a view of re­ June 1, 1972 codifying existing law to simplify and modernize its pro­ visions and further to report its findings and recommenda­ To the Honorable, the House of Representatives of the tions to the General Assembly, together with such pro- Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: 2932 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL-HOUSE June 5,

I have the honor to inform you that I have this day BILLS REPORTED AS AMENDED approved and signed House bill No. 1450, printer's No. 2659, entitled "An Act amending the act of April 29, 1959 HOUSE BILL No. 167 By Mr. GALLAGHER (P. L. 58), entitled 'The Vehicle Code,' further regulating brakes on mobile homes and house trailers." An Act amending the "Public School Employes' Retire­ ment Code of 1959," approved June 1, 1959 (P. L. 350), MILTON J. SHAPP further providing for credit for certain military service GOVERNOR and providing for the purchase of credit for service in June 1, 1972 nonpublic schools, colleges or universities prior to mem­ bership in the retirement system. To the Honorable, the House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: Reported from Committee on Education. I have the honor to inform you that I have this day approved and signed House bill No. 1734, printer's No. HOUSE BILL No. 1039 By Mr. GALLAGHER 2155, entitled "An Act amending the act of April 12, 1951 An Act amending the "Public School Code of 1949," ap­ (P. L. 90), entitled 'Liquor Code,' regulating catering by proved March 10, 1949 (P. L. 30), authorizing certain clubs." supervisory officers to receive compensation for services MILTON J. SHAPP rendered evenings and on Saturdays during the school GOVERNOR term to certain colleges or universities and making an editorial correction. LEAVES OF ABSENCE Reported from Committee on Education. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the majority whip. HOUSE BILL No. 2104 By Mr. GALLAGHER Mr. PRENDERGAST. Mr. Speaker, I request leaves of An Act amending the "Public School Code of 1949," ap­ absence for Messrs. GELFAND, BRUNNER, O'PAKE, proved March 10, 1949 (P. L. 30), authorizing private FINEMAN and DREIBELBIS for today's session. schools to participate with public schools in post-season athletic events. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the Reported from Committee on Education. minority whip. Mr. BUTERA. Mr. Speaker, I request leaves of absence for Messrs. USTYNOSKI, SCIRICA and HORN for the CALENDAR week's session, and for Mrs. CRAWFORD for today's ses­ sion. BILLS ON FIRST CONSIDERATION Agreeable to order, MASTER ROLL CALL The House proceeded to the first consideration of House Alexander Geesey Letterman Rybak bill No. 1582, printer's No. 2960, entitled: Allen, F. M. Geisler Lutty Saloom Allen. W. W. Gekas Lynch. Frank Scanlon An Act amending the act of June 24, 1939 (P. L. 872), Anderson. J. H. Gillette Malady Scheaffe!' entitled "An act to consolidate, amend and revise the penal Anderson, S. A. Gleason Manbeck Schmitt laws of the Commonwealth," changing the penalties for Arthurs Gleeson Manderino Schulze crimes relating to railroads. Barber Good Martino Seltzer Bellomlnl Goodman Mastrangelo Semanofi Said bill was considered the first time and agreed to. Bennett Gring McClatchy Shane Beren Halverson McCue Shelhamer Berson Hamilton J. H. McCurdy Shelton Agreeable to order, Bittle Hamilton R. K. McGraw Sherman The House proceeded to the first consideration of House Bixler Harrier McMonagle Shuman Bonetto Haskell Mebus Shupnlk bill No. 1896, printer's No. 2961, entitled: Burkardt Hayes. D. S. Meholchlck Smith Butera Hayes, S.E. Melton Spencer An Act amending "The Penal Code," approved June 24, Caputo Hepford Miller Steele 1939 (P. L. 872), prohibiting certain threats to place or set CessaI' Hetrick Moore St~mmler. a bomb. Comer HilI Morris Stone Coyne Homer Mullen, M. M. stout Said bill was considered the first time and agreed to. Crowley Hopkins Mullen. M. P. SuIIlvan Dager Horner Mur·tha Taylor Agreeable to order, Davis.D.M. Hovis Musto Thomas Davis. E. B. Hutchins'ln Myers Toll The House proceeded to the first consideration of Senate DavIs. R.O. Irvls Needham Valicentl bill No. 1225, printer's No. 1841, entitled: DeMedio Johnson. J. J. Novak Vann Dininnl Jones O'Brien Walsh An Act amending the act of November 25, 1970 (No. Dombrowsld Kahle O'Connell WansaC2I 230), entitled "Consolidated Pennsylvania Statutes," add­ Dorsey Katz Pancoast Wargo Doyle Kaufman Parker. B. L. Weidner ing provisions relating to probate estates and fiduciaries. Early Kelly, A. P. Parker, H. S. Wells Eckensberger Kelly, J.B. Perry Westerberg Said bill was considered the first time and agreed to. Englehart Kennedy Pezak Wilson Fawcett Kistler Pievsky Wilt, R. W. Fee Klepper Piper Wilt, W. W. BILLS ON SECOND CONSIDERATION Fenrlch Klunk Prendergast Wise Fischer Knepper Rappaport Wojdak Agreeable to order, Fool' Kolter Renninger Worrilow The House proceeded to second consideration of House Foster Kowalyshyn Renwick Wright Fox Kury Reynolds Yahner bill No. 1126, printer's No. 2943, entitled: Frank LaMarca Ritter Yohn Frankenburg LaudadIo Rowe Zearfoss An Act relating to the licensing of professional environ­ Fryer Lederer Ruane Zeller mentalists and the issuance of permits to environmentalist Gallagher Lee Ruggiero Zlmmermlll! trainees; providing for the establishment of a State Board Gallen Lehr Ryan Zord for Professional Environmentalists and prescribing its au­ thority, responsibilities and functions; oj< The SPEAKER pro tempore. One hundred eighty mem­ * *. bers having indicated their presence, a master roll is estab­ On the question, lished. Will the House agree to the bill on second consideration? 1972. LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL-HOUSE 2933

BILL RECOMMITTED And said bill having been considered the second time Mr. REYNOLDS moved that House bill No. 1126 be re- and agreed to, Ordered, to be transcribed for third consideration. committed to the Committee on Appropriations. Motion was agreed to. Agreeable to order, Agreeable to order, The House proceeded to second consideration of House The House proceeded to second consideration of House bill No. 1947, printer's No. 2941, entitled: bill No. 1<168, printer's No. 1725, entitled: An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P. L. 30), entitled "An Act relating to the public school system in­ An Act amending the act of January 18, 1952 (P. L. cluding certain provisions applicable as well to private 2111), entitled, as amended, "An act to provide for mini­ and parochial schools; amending, revising, consolidating mum compensation and increments for administrators and and chan£(ing the laws relating thereto," requiring that members of the faculty of State Colleges; providing for children be immunized against such diseases as may be leaves of absence; imposing certain duties upon the Boards specified by the Advisory Health Board prior to entering of Trustees and Presidents of State Colleges and the Super­ school. intendent of Public Instruction; and repealing incon­ sistent laws;" eliminating provisions relating to co-operat­ And said bill having been considered the second time ing teachers. and agreed to, On the question, Ordered, to be transcribed for third consideration. Will the House agree to the bill on second consideration? Agreeable to order, BILL RECOMMITTED The House proceeded to second consideration of House bill No. 1997, printer's No. 2962, entitled: Mr. DAGER moved that House bill No. 1468 be re- An Act relating to the creation of legislative manage­ committed to the Committee on Appropriations. ment committees and establishing procedures for staffing Motion was agreed to. of certain standing con1mittees of the Senate and the House of Representatives. Agreeable to order, The House proceeded to second consideration of House And said bill having been considered the second time bill No. 1777, printer's No. 2220, entitled: and agreed to, Ordered, to be transcribed for third consideration. An Act amending the act of April 23, 1963 (P. L. 20), entitled "An act providing for pensions for war veterans blinded through service connected injuries; conferring pow­ ers and imposing duties on the Department of Military MERITORIOUS SERVICE MEDAL AWARDED Affairs and the Adjutant General; and making an appro­ REPRESENTATIVE NEEDHAM priation," redefining the term "blind veteran." The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the On the question, majority leader. Will the House agree to the bill on second consideration? Mr. IRVIS. Mr. Speaker, I would ask that the members of the House pay attention to a citation which was given BILL RECOMMITTED to one of the most popular and one of the most hard­ Mr. PIEVSKY moved that House bill No. 1777 be re­ working members of the House of Representatives. committed to the Committee on Appropriations. The citation and the Pennsylvania Meritorious Service Motion was agreed to. Medal were awarded by the Governor of the Common­ wealth of Pennsylvania to Representative Michael J. Agreeable to order, Needham. The House proceeded to second consideration of House The citation reads as follows: bill No. 1925, printer's No. 2465, entitled: Mr. Michael J. Needham, since 1948 to the pres­ An Act providing compensation to certain persons who served in the military, naval or air forces of the United ent time, has distinguished himself by outstand­ States or any of her allies during the Vietnam conflict and ing meritorious service. He has been a consistent were taken as prisoners of war; imposing certain duties and highly vocal supporter of legislation benefiting on the Adjutant General; making an appropriation and the military services in general, and the Pennsyl­ providing penalties. vania National Guard in particular. He has been On the question, readily available to assist the Adjutant General Will the House agree to the bill on second consideration? of Pennsylvania for counsel and assistance, giving unselfishly of his time and efforts to this end. Mr. BILL RECOMMITTED Needham's knowledge and understanding of the Guard structure are invaluable in interpreting the Mr. LEDERER moved that House bill No. 1925 be re- requirements of the Pennsylvania National Guard committed to the Committee on Appropriations. to other Members of the General Assembly. Mr. Motion was agreed to. Needham's devotion to duty as a Legislator and Agreeable to order, as a supporter of the Pennsylvania National Guard The House proceeded to second consideration of House reflects great credit upon himself and the Com­ bill No. 1946, printer's No. 2940, entitled: monwealth of Pennsylvania. An Act amending the "Public School Code of 1949," ap­ Mr. Speaker, if we had in the House of Representatives proved March 10, 1949 (P. L. 30), providing that school a medal for meritorious service, I am sure one of the very physicians shall immunize children of indigent parents in accordance with regulations of the State Department first members who would receive that award would be of Health. Michael J. Needham. 2934 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL-HOUSE June 5,

I offer Mike Needham the congratulations of the House The House proceeded to third consideration of House of Representatives. bill No. 1333, printer's No. 2913, entitled: The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the An Act amending the "Air Pollution Control Act," ap­ proved January 8, 1960 (P. L. 2119), further providing for gentleman from Lackawanna, Mr. Needham. definitions, rules, regulations, permits, records and ap­ Mr. NEEDHAM. I have tears in my eyes. provals, powers and duties of the Department of Environ­ Mr. Speaker and members of the House, and to my good mental Resources and certain of its agencies and enforce­ friend, Mr. Irvis, I want to thank you very much. It was ment procedures, providing for use and installation of equipment testing and emergency conditions; changing not so long ago, in 1947, that I won an award, taking me and adding penalties and remedies, establishing the Clean to Denver, Colorado, when I was picked the Outstanding Air Fund, and eliminating certain appropriation pro­ Disabled Veteran of the Year. visions. All I can say here today is that I am so happy and proud On the question, to be a member of this House. This could never happen to Will the House agree to the bill on third consideration? Mike Needham if I did not have the help and the friend­ Bill was agreed to. ship of the members of the House. I want to thank you very much. And said bill having been considered on three different days and agreed to, The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Allegheny, Mr. Walsh. On the question, Mr. WALSH. Mr. Speaker and members of the House, Shall the bill pass finally? as a longtime friend of Mike's, and I have been associated with him for a period of 20 years, I know the work he Agreeable to the provisions of the constitution, the yeas has done for the veterans. I do not think there has been and nays were taken and were as follows: any bill or any piece of legislation affecting the veterans YEAS-172 or their welfare, not only in Pennsylvania but in the A.lexander Gallen Letterman Saloom United States, that Mike was not one of the leaders of it. Allen. F. M. Geesey Malady Scanlon I want to add my congratulations to Mike. He is a true Allen. W. W. Gekas Manbeck Scheaffer Anderson. J. H. Gillette Manderlno Schmitlt American and a very swell guy. Anderson. S. A. Gleason Martino Schulze Arthurs Gleeson Mastrangelo Seltzer Barber Good McClatchy Semanoff CALENDAR Bellomlnl Goodman McCue Shane Bennett Gring McCurdy Shelhamer Beren Halverson McGraw Shelton BILLS ON SECOND CONSIDERATION Berson Hamilton. J. H. McMonagle Sherman Bittle Hamilton. R. K. Mebus Shupnik Agreeable to order, Bixler Harrier Meholchick Smith The House proceeded to second consideration of House Bonetto Haskell Melton Spencer Burkardt Hayes. D. S. Miller Steele bill No. 2188, printer's No. 2890, entitled: Butera Hayes. S. E. Moore Stemmler Caputo Hetrick Morris Stone An Act amending "The Dental Law," approved May 1, Cessar Hill Mullen. M. M. Stout 1933 (P. L. 216), further defining the term "Dental Hy­ Comer Homer Mullen. M. P. Sullivan gienist." Coyne Hopkins Murtha Taylor CrOWley Horner Musto Thomas And said bill having been considered the second time Dager Hovis Myers Toll and agreed to, Davis, D. M. Hutchinson Needham Vallcentl Davis, E. B. lrv1s Novak Vann Ordered, to be transcribed for third consideration. Davis. R. O. Johnson, J. J. O'Brien Walsh DeMedlo Jones O'Connell Wansacz Agreeable to order, Dinlnnl Kahle Pancoast Wargo The House proceeded to second consideration of House '"lombrowskl Katz ParkeI'. B. L. Weidner Dorsey Kaufman Parker, H. S. Wells bill No. 2194, printer's No. 2901, entitled: Doyle Kelly, A. P. Perry Westerberg Early Kelly, J.B. Pezak Wilson An Act amending the act of January 25, 1966 (P. L. G;ckensberger Kennedy Pievsky Wilt. R. W. 1546), entitled "An act providing scholarships and provid­ Englehart Kistler Piper Wilt. W. W. ing funds to secure Federal funds for qualified students of Fawcett Klepper Prendergast Wise the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania who need financial Fee Klunk Rappaport Wojdak assistance to attend post-secondary institutions of higher "enrich Knepper Renninger Worrilow learning, making an appropriation and providing for the i<'ischer Kolter Renwick Wright FosteI' Kowalyshyn Reynolds Yahner administration of this act," authorizing scholarships for Fox Kury RitteI' Yohn certain dependents of members of the armed services who Frank Laudadlo Ruane Zearfoss while on active duty are taken as prisoners of war or are Frankenburg Lederer Ruggiero Zeller reported missing in action and for qualified veterans who Fryer Lee Ryan Zimmerman need financial assistance to complete approved program Gallagher Lehr Rybak Zord of education. NAYS-3 On the question, Shuman Will the House agree to the bill on second consideration? Fool' Hepford NOT VOTING.:....c27· BILL RECOMMITTED Berkes Greenfield Lynch. Frank Savitt Mr:;.GALLAGHERmoved that House bill No. 2194 be Blair Horn . Moscrlp Scirlca recommitted to the Committee on Appropriations. Brunner Johnson. G. R. . O'Donnell Ustynoskl Coppolino Kester O'Pake Williams Motion was agreed to. Crawford LaMarca Rieger Dreibelbis Lutty Rowe Fineman, Geisler t,ynch, Francis Rush Speaker BILLS ON THIRD CONSIDERATION Gelfand Agreeable to order, The majority required by the constitution having voted 1972. LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL-HOUSE 2935 in the.affirmative, the question was determined in the Agreeable to the provisions of the constitution, the yeas affirmative. and nays were taken and were as follows: Ordered, That the clerk present the same to the Senate for concurrence. YEAS-169 Alexander Geesey Malady Saloom Allen. F.M. Gekas Manbeck Scanlon QUESTION OF PERSONAL PRIVILEGE Allen, W. W. Gillette Manderlno Scheaffer Anderson. J. H. Gleason Martino Schmitt The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the Anderson, S. A. Gleeson Mastrangelo Schulze Arthurs Good McClatchy Seltzer gentleman from Lebanon, Mr. Rowe. For what purpose Barber Goodman McCue Semano:ll does the gentleman rise? Bellomlnl Gring McCurdy Shane Mr. ROWE. I rise to a question of personal privilege. Bennett Halverson McGraw Shelhamer Beren Hamilton. J. H. McMonagle Shelton The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman will state Berson Hamilton, R. K. Mebus Sherman it. Bittle Harrier Meholchlck Shupnlk Bixler Haskell Melton Smith Mr. ROWE. Mr. Speaker, I was called to the rear of the Bonetto Hayes. D. S. Miller Spencer House when the vote was taken on House bill No. 1333. Burkardt Hayes. S.ll:. Moore Steele Butera Hepford Morris Stemmler I would like to be recorded as voting in the affirmative. Caputo Hetrick Mullen. M. M. Stone The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman's remarks Cessar Hill MUllen. M. P. Stout will be spread on the record. Cornel' Hopkins Murtha Sullivan Coyne Horner Musto TayloI' Crowley Hutchinson Myers Thomas Agreeable to order, Dager lrvis Needham Toll The House proceeded to third consideration of House Davis.D. M. Johnson, J. J. Novak Valicentl DavIs, E.B. Jones O'Brien Vann bill No. 2108, printer's No. 2776, entitled: Davis. R. O. Kahle O'Connell Walsh DeMedio Katz Pancoast Wansacz An Act amending "The First Class City Permanent Reg­ Dininnl Kaufman Parker. B. L. Wargo istration Act," approved March 30, 1937 (P. L. 115), pro­ Dombrowski Kelly. A. P. Parker, H. S. Weidner viding for statutory registrars. Dorsey Kelly, J. B. Perry Wells Doyle Kennedy Pezak Westerberg On the question, Early Kistler Pievsky Wilson Will the House agree to the bill on third consideration? Englehart Klepper Piper Wilt. R. W. Fawcett Klunk Prendergast Wilt, W. W. Fee Knepper Rappaport Wise BILL RECOMMITTED Fenrlch Kolter Renninger Wojdak Fischer Kowalyshyn Renwick Worrilow Mr. IRVIS moved that House bill No. 2108 be recom- Foor Kury Reynolds Wright Foster Laudadlo Ritter Yahner mitted to the Committee on State Government. Fox Lederer Ruane Yohn Motion was agreed to. Frank Lee Ruggiero Zearfoss Frankenburg Lehr Ryan Zimmerman Gallagher Letterman Rybak Zord Agreeable to order, Gallen The House proceeded to third consideration of House bill No. 2109, printer's No. 2777, entitled: NAYS-6

An Act amending "The Permanent Registration Act for EckensbE'rger Homer Shuman Zeller Cities of the Second Class, Cities of the Second Class A, Fryer Hovis Cities of the Third Class, Boroughs, Towns and Town­ ships," approved April 29, 1937 (P. L. 487), creating the NOT VOTING-27 position of statutory registrar, granting powers to and imposing duties upon such registrars, and imposing cer­ Berkes Greenfield Lynch. Frank Savitt tain duties upon the commission and the Secretary of the Blair Horn Moscrlp Sclrlca Commonwealth. Brunner Johnson, G. R. O'Donnell Ustynoskl Coppolino Kester O'Pake Williams On the question, Crawford LaMarca Rieger DreibelbiS Lutty Rowe Fineman, Will the House agree to the bill on third consideration? Geisler Lynch, Francis Rush Speaker Gelfand BILL RECOMMITTED The majority required by the constitution having voted Mr. IRVIS moved that House bill No. 2109 be recom- in the affirmative, the question was determined in the af­ mitted to the Committee on State Government. firmative. Motion was agreed to. Ordered, That the clerk present the same to the Senate for concurrence. Agreeable to order, The House proceeded to third consideration of House Agreeable to order, bill No. 2138, printer's No. 2830, entitled: The House proceeded to third consideration of Senate An Act amending "The Vehicle Code," approved April bill No. 387, printer's No. 393, entitled: 29, 1959 (P. L. 58), making an editorial change and fur­ An Act authorizing the Department of Property and ther providing for limitations of action. Supplies, with the approval of the Governor, to acquire certain tracts of land in the Township of Maxatawny, On the question, Berks County, for the use of Kutztown State College and Will the House agree to the bill on third consideration? making an appropriation. Bill was agreed to. On the question, And said bill having been considered on three different Will the House agree to the bill on third consideration? days and agreed to, Bill was agreed to. On the question, And said bill having been considered on three different Shall the bill pass finally? days and agreed to, 2936 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL-HOUSE June 5,

On the question, The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman's remarks Shall the bill pass finally? will be spread on the record. Agreeable to the provisions of the constitution, the yeas The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Lebanon, Mr. and nays were taken and were as follows: Rowe. For what purpose does the gentleman rise? YEAS-172 Mr. ROWE. I rise to a question of personal privilege. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentlema.n will state Alexander Gallen Letterman Saloom Allen. F.M. Geesey Malady Scanlon it. Allen. W. W. Gekas Manbeck Scheaffer Mr. ROWE. Mr. Speaker, I would like to be recorded in Andereon. J. H. Gillette Manderino Schmitt Anderson, S. A. Gleason Martino Schulze the affirmative on Senate bill No. 387. Barber Gleeson Mastrangelo Seltzer The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman's remarks Bellomini Good McClatchy Semanoff Bennett Goodman McCue Shane will be spread on the record. Beren Gring McCurdy Shelhamer Berson Halverson McGraw Shelton Agreeable to order, Bittle Hamilton. J. H. McMonagle Sherman The House proceeded to third consideration of Senate Bixler Hamilton, R. K. Mebus Shuman Bonetto HarrieI' Meholchick Shupnik bill No. 1208, printer's No. 1472, entitled: Burkardt Haskell Melton Smith Butera HaYes. D. S. Miller Spencer An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P. L. 177), Caputo Hayes, S. E. Moore Steele entitled "The Administrative Code of 1929," providing for Cessar Hepford Morris Stemmler health clinics in unused portions of tuberculosis sanatoria Comer Hetrick MUllen, M. M. Stone in cities of the first class. Coyne Hill Mullen. M. P. Stout Crowley Homer Murtha Sulllvan On the question, Dager Hopkins Musto Taylor Davis.D.M. Horner Myers Thomas Will the House agree to the bill on third consideration? Davis.E.B. Hovis Needham Toll Bill was agreed to. Davis. R. O. Hutchinson Novak Valicenti DeMedio lrvis O'Brien Vann Dininnl Johnson. J. J. O'Connell Walsh And said bill having been considered on three different Dombrowski Jones Pancoast Wansacz days and agreed to, Dorsey Kahle Parker. B. L. Wargo Doyle Katz Parker, H. S. Weidner Early Kelly, A. P. Perry Wells On the question, Eckensberger Kelly, J. B. Pezak Westerberg Shall the bill pass finally? Englehart Kennedy Pievsky Wilson Fawcett Kistler Piper Wilt. R. W. Agreeable to the provisions of the constitution, the yeas Fee Klepper Prendergast Wilt. W. W. Fenrich Klunk Rappaport Wise and nays were taken and were as follows: Fischer Knepper Renninger Worrilow Foor Kolter Renwick Wright YEAS-175 Foster Kowalyshyn Reynolds Yahner Yohn Fox Kury Ritter Alexander Gallen Letterman Scanlon Frank Laudadio Ruane Zearfoss Allen.F.M. Geesey Malady Scheatfer Frankenburg Lederer Ruggiero Zeller Allen. W. W. Gekas Manbeck Schmitt Fryer Lee Ryan Zimmerman Anderson. J. H. Gillette Manderino Schulze Gallagher Lehr Rybak Zord Anderson. S. A. Gleason Martino Seltzer Arthurs Gleeson Mastrangelo Semanoff NAYS-O Barber Good McClatchy Shane Bellominl Goodman McCue Shelhamer NOT VOTING-30 Bennen Gring McCurdy Shelton Beren Halverson McGraw Sherman Gelfand Lynch, Francis Savitt Berson Hamilton. J. H. McMonagle Shuman Arthurs Mebus Berkes Greenfield Lynch. Frank Scir.ica Bittle Hamilton, R. K. Shupmk Moscrip Ustynoskl Bixler Harrier Meholchlck Smith Blair Horn Melton Spencer Johnson. G. R. O'Donnell Williams Bonetto Haskell Brunnel' Burkardt Hayes. D. S. Miller Steele Coppolino Kaufman O'Pake Woidak Butera Hayes. S.E. Moore Stemmler Crawford Kester Rieger Caputo Hepford Morrls Stone Dreibelbis LaMarca Rowe Fineman, Cessar Hetrick Mullen, M. M. Stout Geisler Lutty Rush Speaker Comer Hill Mullen, M. P. Sullivan Coyne Homer Murtha Taylor The majority required by the constitution having voted Crowley Hopkins Musto Thomas ill the affirmative, the question was determined in the Dager Horner Myers Toll Davis.D.M. Hovis Needham Valicentl affirmative. Davis,E.B. Hutchinson Novak Vann Ordered, That the clerk return the same to the Senate Davis. R.O. Irvis O'Brien Walsh DeMedio Johnson. J. J. O'Connell Wansacz with information that the House has passed the same with­ Dininni Jones Pancoast Wargo out amendment. Dombrowski Kahle Parker. B. L. Weidner Dorsey Katz Parker, H. S. Wells Doyle Kaufman Perry Westerberg QUESTIONS OF PERSONAL PRIVILEGE Early Kelly, A. P. Pezak Wilson Eckensberger Kelly, J. B. Pievsky Wilt. R. W. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the Englehart Kennedy Piper Wilt. W. W. Fawcett KisUer Prendergast Wise gentleman from Butler, Mr. Arthurs. For what purpose Fee Klepper Rappaport Woidak does the gentleman rise? Fenrich Klunk Renninger Worrilow FIscher Knepper Renwick Wright Mr. ARTHURS. I rise to a question of personal privi­ Foor Koltel' Reynolds Yahner lege. Foster Kowalyshyn Ritter Yohn Fox Kury Ruane Zearfoss The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman will state Frank Laudadlo Ruggiero Zeller it. Frankenburg Lederer Ryan Zimmerman Mr. ARTHURS. Mr. Speaker, if I would have been in Fryer Lee Rybak Zord Gallagher Lehr Saloom my seat for the voting on Senate bill No. 387, I would have voted "aye." NAYS-O 1972. LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL-HOUSE 2937

NOT VOTING-27 Section 1. Subsection (a) of section 834, act of April 29, 1959 (P. L. 58), known as "The Vehicle Code," Berkes Greenfield Lynch. Frank Savitt amended July 23, 1970 (P. L, 590), is amended to read: Blair Horn Moscrip Scirica Section 834. Official Inspections.- Brunnep Johnson. G. R. O'Donnell Ustynoski (a) Every owner of a motor vehicle (including a com­ Coppolino Kester O'Fake Williams Crawford LaMarca Rieger mercial motor vehicle, motor bus, motor omnibus, truck Dreibelbis Lutty Rowe Fineman. tractor, trailer, or semi-trailer, but not including a trailer Geisler Lynch. Francis Rush Speaker or semi-trailer having a chassis and body weight of less Gelfand than one thousand (1000) pounds, or bicycle with motor attached, or fertilizer trailer), being operated in this Com­ The majority required by the constitution having voted monwealth, shall submit such motor vehicle to such in­ in the affirmative, the question was determined in the spection of its mechanism and equipment as may be affirmative. designated by the secretary, including such emission con­ trol systems and devices for which the Secretary of Trans­ Ordered, That the clerk return the same to the Senate portation, in consultation with the Secretary of Environ­ with information that the House has passed the same mental Resources, has adopted inspection procedure and without amendment. requirements which shall, to the extent possible and prac­ tical, be consistent with the requirements of the "Clean Air Act" (77 Stat. 392, 42 U.S.C. 1857) and any amend­ QUESTION OF PERSONAL PRIVILEGE ments and supplements thereto. These requirements shall not apply within ninety (90) days after they are adopted, The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the shall not be changed oftener than once a year and shall gentleman from Lebanon, Mr. Rowe. For what purpose apply only to those motor vehicles as are required by' does the gentleman rise? Federal law or regulation to be equipped with such emis­ Mr. ROWE. I rise to a question of personal privilege. sion control systems and devices. The inspection of such devices and systems shall commence on the first day of The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman will state the inspection periods (1) and (2) following the adoption it. of such standards by the secretary: Provided, however, Mr. ROWE. Mr. Speaker, I would like to be recorded That the secretary may provide that the inspection of in the affirmative on Senate bill No. 1208. such devices and systems may commence on the first day of the inspection period next following. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman's remarks Such motor vehicle shall be inspected twice a year on will be spread on the record. a quarterly inspection cycle. Motor vehicles inspected in the first quarter shall be inspected again during the third quarter; motor vehicles inspected in the second quarter REPOR1' OF COMMITTEE OF CONFERENCE shall be inspected again during the fourth quarter. ON SENATE BILL No. 123 The owner of a motor vehicle shall submit it for in­ spection during the quarterly cycle in accordance with Mr. IRVIS called up the report of the Committee of regulations prescribed by the secretary. Conference on SENATE BILL No. 123. Motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers, determined The following report of the Committee of Conference by the department to be exempt from registration under tne provisions of section 401, subsection (f) of this act, was read: and antique motor vehicles, if either operated on 'che public highways of this Commonwealth only during the To the Members of the Senate and House of Represen­ penod between sunrise and sunset, shall be exempt from tatives: the lighting equipment provisions of this act. We, the undersigned, Committee of Conference on the The secretary may, wIth the approval of the Governor, part of the Senate and House of Representatives for the extend the time for not more than sixty (60) days for purpose of considering Senate bill No. 123, entitled: "An any of the inspections required by this section, in any act amending the act of April 29, 1959 (P. L. 58), en­ case, where weather conditions of the highways or any titled 'An act consolidating and revising the Vehicle Code, other cause whatsoever renders compliance with the pro­ the Tractor Code, the Motor Vehicle Financial Respon­ visions of this section within the prescribed time difficult sibility Act and other acts relating to the ownership, or impossible for a large number of persons. possession and use of vehicles and tractors,' providing Owners of Pennsylvania registered vehicles which have for the inspection of emission control systems and de­ been outside of the Commonwealth continuously for thirty vices on motor vehicles and making the removal of such (30) days or more and which at the time of reentering emission control devices from any vehicle unlawful, pro­ the Commonwealth do not bear a currently valid inspec­ viding a penalty." tion sticker shall, within forty-eight (48) hours of their reentering the State, proceed to an official inspection sta­ respectfully submit the following bill as our report: tion for Inspection and approval of the vehicle. EDWARD P. ZEMPRELLI *** EDWIN G. HOLL Section 2. The act is amended by adding a new section PATRICK J. STAPLETON to read: Section 850. Removal of Emission Control Devices Un­ (Committee on the part of the Senate.) lawful.-(a) It shall be unlawful for any person to operate knowingly a vehicle which has been manufactured to JOHN PEZAK comply with the requirements of the "Clean Air Act" LOurS SHERMAN (77 Stat. 392, 42 U,S.C. 1857), and any amendments and VICTOR J. WESTERBERG supplements thereto, if any emission control device on such vehicle has been removed, rendered inoperative, or (Committee on the part of the House of Representatives.) altered from inspection requirements adopted pursuant to An Act amending the act of April 29, 1959 (P. L. 58), section 834 of this act. entitled "An act consolidating and revising the Vehicle (b) The owner or operator of any motor vehicle Code, the Tractor Code, the Motor Vehicle Financial equipped with an emission control device who is notified Responsibility Act ~md other "cts relating to the owner­ by a peace officer that such device is not functioning ship, possession and use of vehicles and tractors," pro­ properly shall be allowed five (5) days within which to viding for the inspection of emission control systems correct the malfunctioning emission control device to con­ and devices on motor vehicles and making the removal form with the requirements of this act. The submission of such emission control devices from any vehicle un­ to the peace officer, giving the notification of a certificate lawful, providing a penalty. issued or executed by an official inspect~on station, show­ ing that within five (5) days after such notification the The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Penn­ emission control device has been repaired to conform with sylvania hereby enacts as follows: the requirements of this act, shall relieve the owner or 2938 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL-HOUSE June 5, operator from arrest. Unless such certificate, showing that in the affirmative, the question was determined in the the emission control device has been corrected as required affirmative and the report of the Committee of Confer­ in this act is received by the peace officer within ten (10) ence was adopted. days from the date of notification, information for arrest shall be made. Ordered, That the clerk inform the Senate accordingly. Penalty.-Any person violating any of the provisions of this section shall, upon summary conviction, be sentenced to pay a fine of one hundred dollars ($100.00) and costs QUESTION OF PERSONAL PRIVILEGE of prosecution and, in default of payment thereof, shall The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the undergo imprisonment for not more than thirty (30) days. Section 3. This act shall take effect ninety days from gentleman from Lebanon, Mr. Rowe. For what purpose the date of its final enactment. does the gentleman rise? Mr. ROWE. I rise to a question of personal privilege. On the question, Will the House adopt the report of the Committee of The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman will state it. Conference? Mr. ROWE. Mr. Speaker, I would like to be recorded Mr. IRVIS. Mr. Speaker, I request that the House do in the affirmative on the conference report on Senate adopt the report of the Committee of Conference on bill No. 123. Senate bill No. 123. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman's remarks will be spread on the record. On the question recurring, Will the House adopt the report of the Committee of Conference? CONCURRENCE IN SENATE AMENDMENTS TO HOUSE BILL NO. 370 Agreeable to the provisions of the constitution, the Mr. IRVIS called up for concurrence in Senate amend­ yeas and nays were taken and were as follows: ments, from page 15 of today's calendar, House bill No. YEAS-176 370, printer's No. 2821.

Alexander Gallen Letterman Saloom Allen. F. M. Geesey Lynch. Frank Scanlon SENATE MESSAGE Allen. W. W. Gekas Malady Scheaffer Anderson. J. H. Gillette Manbeck Schmitt AMENDED HOUSE BILL RETURNED FOR Anderson. S. A. Gleason Manderino Schulze Arthurs Gleeson Martino Seltzer CONCURRENCE Barber Good Mastrangelo Semanoff Bellomlni Goodman McClatchy Shane The clerk of the Senate being introduced, returned Bennett Gring McCue Shelhamer bill from the House of Representatives numbered and Beren Halverson McCurdy Shelton Berson Hamilton. J. H. McGraw Sherman entitled as follows: Bittle Hamilton. R. K. McMonagle Shuman Bixler Harrier Mebus Shupnlk HOUSE BILL No. 370 Bonetto Haskell Meholchick Smith Burkardt Hayes. D. S. Melton Spencer An Act amending the act of August 24, 1963 (P. L. Butera Hayes. S. E. Miller Steele 1132), entitled "Community College Act of 1963," provid­ Caputo Hepford Moore Stemmler ing for the appointment of Commonwealth trustees. Cessar Hetrick Morris Stone Comer Hill MUllen. M. M. Stout With the information that the Senate has passed the Coyne Hmner Mullen. M. P. Sullivan Crowley Hopkins Murtha Taylor same with amendments in which the concururence of the Dager Horner Musto Thomas House of Representatives is requested. Davis. D. M. Hovis Myers Toll Davis. E.B. Hutchinson Needham Valicentl Davis. R. O. Irvls Novak Vann The clerk read the following amendments made by the DeMedlo Johnson. J. 1. O'Brien Walsh Senate: Dininni Jones O'Connell Wansacz Dombrowslrl Kahle Pancoast Wargo Amend Title, page 1, line 10, by inserting after "appro­ Dorsey Katz Parker. B. L. Weidner priation," " the following: "providing for the appointment Doyle Kaufman Parker. H. S. Wells of Commonwealth trustees." and by striking out im­ Early Kelly. A. P. Perry Westerberg Eckensberger Kelly. J. B. Pezak Wilson mediately thereafter "including"; lines 12 through 17, by Englehart Kennedy Pievsky Wilt. R. W. striking out all of said lines. Fawcett Kistler Piper Wilt. W. W. Amend bill, page 1, by inserting after line 19, the fol­ ~'ee Klepper Prendergast Wise lowing: Section 1. Section 5, Act of August 24, 1963 (P. L. Fenrich Klunk Rappaport WoJdak 1132), known as the "Community College Act of 1963," is Fischer Knepper Renninger Worrilow amended to read: Foor Kolter Renwick Wright Foster Kowalyshyn Reynolds Yahner Section 5. Election or Appointment; Term and Organi­ Fox Kury Ritter Yohn zation of Board of Trustees.-(a) Not more than two­ Frank Laudadio Ruane Zearfoss thirds of the board of trustees of a community college Frankenburg Lederer Ruggiero Zeller shall be elected by the vote of a majority of the members Fryer Lee Ryan Zimmerman of the governing body or governing bodies of the local Gallagher Lehr Rybak Zord sponsor within sixty days of the approval of the plan by the State Board of Education, except that the board of NAYS-O trustees of a community college sponsored by a city of the second class shall be appointed by the mayor, with NOT VOTING-26 approval of city council, and in cities of the first class shall be appointed by the mayor from nomination from Berkes Gelfand Lynch. Francis Savitt a nominating panel established in accordance with munic­ Blair Greenfield Moscrip Sclrlca ipal ordinance. The remaining members of the board of Brunner Hom O'Donnell Ustynoskl trustees shall be appointed by the governor with the Coppolino Johnson. G. R. O'Pake Williams Crawford Kester Rieger advice and consent of two-thirds of all of the members Dreibelbis LaMarca Rowe Fineman. of the Senate, as Commonwealth trustees. Each Com­ GeWel" Lutty Rush Speaker monwealth trustee shall be a resident of one of the political subdivisions sponsoring the community college to The majority required by the constitution having voted the board of which he is appointed. 1972. LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL-HOUSE 2939

(b) The board of trustees shall consist of no less than DininnJ Jones O'Connell Wargo fifteen nor more than twenty-one persons appointed for Dombrowski Kahle Pancoast Weidner Dorsey Katz Parker, B. L. Wells terms of six years each, except that those persons initially Doyle Kaufman Parker, H. S. Westerbel'g appointed shall draw lots to determine which trustees Early Kelly, A. P. Perry Wilson shall serve for a term of two years, which trustees shall Eckensberger Kelly, J.B. Pezak Wilt, R. W. serve for a term of four years and which trustees shall Englehart Kennedy Pievsky Wilt, W. W. serve for a term of six years. Thereafter, all persons Fawcett Kistler Piper Wise shall be appointed for term of six years each. The Com­ Fee Klepper Prendergast Wojd..k monwealth trustees shall draw their lots apart from the Fenrich Klunk Rappaport Worrilow Fischer Knepper Renning'lr Wright locally sponsored trustees. A trustee may succeed himself. Fool' Kolter Renwick Yahner In the case of community colleges having fifteen mem­ Foster Kowalyshyn Reynolds Yohn ber boards on the effective date of this amendatory act, Fox Kury Ritter Zearfoss six Commonwealth trustees shall be initially appointed; Frank Laudadio Ruane Zeller and, upon the occurrence of the next vacancy by reason Frankenburg Lederer Ruggiero Zimmerman of the expiration of the term of a locally sponsored Fryer Lee Ryan Zord trustee, the vacancy, or if two or more such vacancies Gallagher Lehr Rybak occur simultaneously, one of the vacancies shall be filled NOT VOTING-27 by the appointment of a Commonwealth trustee to a six­ year term. Berkes Greenfield Moscrlp Beirlca (c) The board of trustees shall organize itself at such Blair Hom O'Donneli Ustynoskl times each year as it determines and shall choose from Brunner Johnson, G. R. O'Pake Valicenti among its members a chairman and vice-chairman and Coppolino Kester Rieger Williams secretary who shall hold such offices for one year. A Crawford LaMarea Rowe Dreibelbis Lutty Rush Fineman, majority of the members of the board shall be a quorum. Geisler Lynch, FrancIs SavItt Speaker Vacancies on the board shall be filled by the appointing Gelfand authority for the unexpired terms. Trustees shall serve without compensation, except that they shall be reim­ Less than the majority required by the constitution bursed for their actual and necessary expenses incurred having voted in the affirmative, the question was deter­ in the performance of their duties. Amend bill, page 3, lines 12 through 30, by striking out mined in the negative and the amendments were nott all of said lines; page 4, lines 1 through 4, by striking out concurred in. an of said lines; page 5, lines 1 through 19, by striking Ordered, That the clerk inform the Senate accordingly. out all of said lines; line 20, by striking out after "Sec­ tion" the numbers "4. 5." and inserting "2." and by strik­ ing out immediately thereafter "This Section 1 of this" BILL REPORTED AND CONSIDERED FIRST and inserting "This Act shall take effect immediately." TIME and by striking out immediately thereafter all the re­ mainder of the line; lines 22 and 23, by striking out all HOUSE BILL No. 2235 By Mr. LAUDADIQ of said lines. An Act amending "The Game Law," approved June 3, On the question, 1937 (P. L. 1225), increasing the resident hunter's license Will the House concur in the amendments made by the fee. Senate? Reported from Committee on Conservation. Mr. IRVIS. Mr. Speaker, I request that the House do nonconcur in the amendments made by the Senate to' STATEMENT BY MINORITY LEADER House bill No. 370. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the On the question recurring, minority leader. Will the House concur in the amendments made by Mr. LEE. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. the Senate? Mr. Speaker, the Governor recently dedicated a press conference to the reading of a prepared attack upon those Agreeable to the provisions of the constitution, the who believe his budget should be reduced and who want w~re yeas and nays were taken and as follows: to see such reductions reflected in tax breaks for indi­ YEAS-O viduals and for business. The tone of his remarks was belligerent and, in my NAYS-175 opinion, unduly partisan, Alexander Gallen Letterman Saloom He made an unfair attack upon private individuals and Allen. F. M. Geesey Lynch, Frank Scanlon groups who are trying to mobilize citizen support for Allen, W. W, Gekas Malady Scheaffer Anderson, J. H. Gillette Manbeck Schmitt a tax reduction, and he tried to disrupt bipartisan fiscal Andel'Son, S. A. Gleason Mandarino Schulze thinking within the legislature by portraying Republican Arthurs Gleeson MartIno Seltzer legislators as "reactionary." Barber Good Mastrangelo Semanoft Bellomln1 Goodman McClatchy Shane Since then, the Governor has sent me a letter calling Bennett Gring McCue Shelhamer for a bipartisan relationship between himself and Repub­ Beren Halverson McCurdy Shelton Berson Hamilton, J. H. McGraw Sherman licans. His letter evaded the issue at hand and failed Bittle Hamilton, R. K. McMonagle Shuman to recognize that the road to bipartisanship can only be Bixler Harrier Mebus Shupnlk Bonetto Haskell Meholchlck Smith traveled if and when he recognizes that legislators of Burkardt Hayes, D. S. Melton Spencer both partieshave a fundamental right and responsibility Butera Hayes, S.B. Miller Steele Caputo Hepford Moore Stemmler to exercise authority and judgment in fiscal matters. Cessar HetrIck Morris Stone I publicly responded to the Governor's letter by saying Comer Hill Mullen, M. M. Stout Coyne Homer Mullen, M. P. Sullivan that we would' participate in meetings with him at such Crowle,. Hopkins Murtha TaylOl' time as both parties in the legislature were included Dager Horner Musto Thomas Davis,D. M. Hovis Myers Toll and a full agenda of matters for the meeting was agreed Davls,E.B. Hutchinson Needham Vann to. I am certain that the Governor does not speak for all Davis. R.O. Irvls Novak Walsh DeMedlo Johnson. J. J. O'Brien Wansacz Democratic legislators, especially in this House, and there 2940 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL-HOUSE June 5,

is no point in meeting if the terms dictate only a one­ put Mr. Shapp in office. It is unfortunate that he not way conversation. only has ignored the mandate he received in 1970, but Mr. Speaker, I will make further observation about has intensified the very problems he promised to solve. dealing with the budget and taxes today, but first I want It is unfortunate that the Governor is so blinded by the to place on record a response to Mr. Shapp's widely­ glitter of office, and his desire to become a national publicized partisan attack upon Republicans in this politician, that he has turned his back on the voters who legislature. His name-calling was not a casual comment, gave him that power. but was wrapped in a carefully-prepared script. It is even more unfortunate, Mr. Speaker, that he is In reading his script, Mr. Shapp not only tried to give attempting to place his failures at the feet of our thin Republicans an unfair image but attacked the Chamber Republican ranks in this legislature. of Commerce for daring to publish advertisements calling There are only 90 members of this House who belong for spending and tax reductions. Though the chamber to the Republican Party, Mr. Speaker. We wish there can well defend itself, I make these observations. were more of us. There are not more of us because 113 Mr. Speaker, it was only a year ago that this same members of Mr. Shapp's party came to office on the Governor sent a communication to the chamber to ex­ popular promise to serve Milton Shapp's pledge to end tend sympathy for the level of business taxes, to boast "politics" in government, cut costs for the Commonwealth, that he was the real friend of business, and that Repub­ keep taxes to a minimum, and do a lot of other things licans were not. which his public relations people told him would get Mr. Speaker, it was the same Mr. Shapp who published him votes. full-page ads in national magazines this spring to tell big Governor Shapp won the whole thing. financiers and business that his administration under­ He has every statewide office under party control, and stood their tax problems, and that his administration he has both branches of the General Assembly under hoped to persuade the General Assembly members to party control. If he can earn his own party's support accelerate and further tax cuts beyond Mr. Shapp's ten­ he can dictate any policy and any law he wants to impos~ tative schedule. Even as he was telling us to pass his and any law he wants to saddle the people of this state budget and keep taxes at their present level, he was trying with. He got everything he asked for and yet he has to posture as the tax friend of business and to place legis­ the brazenness to charge that a minority group of 90 lators in a position of blame for tax levels. Republicans in a House of 203 members can overpower He wants it both ways. his party's majority of 113 votes. Mr. Speaker, it is the same Mr. Shapp who asked Mr. Speaker, we accept Milton Shapp's attack upon us chamber members to spend their time and money to find for being what he calls "reactionaries." He is following ways to cut government costs, but who has exercised the old-time political script which says that when you little leadership in carrying out many sound suggestions. do not have much to say for yourself, run down the other Republican members and staff are well along in following guy. up that report, and we will fill the vacuum created by What we do not accept, Mr. Speaker, is his refusal to the Governor's non-leadership on this matter. admit that reasonable members of his own party share Mr. Speaker, the same Mr. Shapp, who attacked a our belief that someone, sometime, somewhere must reputable organization representing tens of thousands of stand up for the guy who hears from his government business people, remained silent when other organizations just once a year, at tax-paying time. took public and private lobbyist action to affect legislative There are, I believe, 34 members of Mr. Shapp's party votes. He condones action if it suits his needs; he con­ in this House who have privately indicated that they share demns action if it does not suit his needs. I cite his the belief that the Shapp administration can live very silence in response to the Welfare Rights Organization's well on less tax money and that a little thrift on his lobbying efforts which used everything from pamphlet part will mean a lot of tax relief for their constituents. publication to physical threats against individual legis­ I suspect that Mr. Shapp has the same reading, and that lators to influence votes on this floor. is what has made him react at the wrong time, to the I repeat again, Mr. Shapp wants it both ways. wrong thing, to the wrong audience. Mr. Speaker, it is the same Mr. Shapp who dredged up Mr. Speaker, all of Governor Shapp's press conference a label from the politics of a quarter century ago to tie statements, laid end to end, can contribute nothing but to the Republicans in 1972. I say to you, Mr. Speaker, further deterioration of government so long as they are that Governor Shapp is out of step with the times if he used as a substitute for an open and meaningful rela­ thinks that the word "reactionary" can be singularly tied tionship with this legislature and with the public. to his Republican opponents. Before this month is over, it is my hope that he receives In this nation today, and intensely so in the state, a budget for the coming year. There is no reason for there is a militant reaction by citizens against the direc­ stopgap measures. tion their political system and their government has Mr. Shapp's budget calls for spending every dollar taken. There are "reactionaries" on the right, in the available from new and increased taxes and his budget middle, and on the left. will force this state to increase taxes by nearly $200 The "reactionaries" are young and old, liberal and con­ million next year. He is following the policy of failure servative, Democrat and Republican. which got this state in financial trouble in the previous . These "reactionaries" are wanting men in office who administration. believe in common· sense, in making government less That policy is to spend all available money, commit the alien, in making government begin to live by the same state to a huge future deficit, and crank up the demands rules of thrift and sacrifice which it now imposes through of spending lobbies. The notion behind this ill-conceived tax laws on every working family in this state. policy is that it will build a raging fire under the tax Mr. Speal,{er, it was a "reactionary"· voting public which kettle and it will produce a graduated income t..'1x. The 1972. LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL-HOUSE 2941

past results have been tragic, and there is no good reason In closing, I call upon Mr. Shapp to do two things, Mr. that the strategy will produce anything but more trouble Speaker: first, he should extract himself from the strategy in the future for this administration. of failure and discord which has become the mark of his There will be no graduated income tax in Pennsyl­ erratic relationship with the legislature on fiscal matters, vania until the people of Pennsylvania who vote for it and to adopt a new course marked by calmness, consis­ have some confidence in Harrisburg. tency, and a willingness to reach reasonable accommoda­ Today they have no confidence in Milton Shapp and tion. what he stands for in state government in Pennsylvania. Second, I call upon him to stop his imposition of a Maybe sometime in the future this will not be so, but double standard upon persons in the independent sector until that time comes, it is absolute madness for the in which he tolerates and encourages unlimited expres­ Governor to propose, and for this legislature to spend, sion by those who agree with him, While attempting, as though a new graduated income tax were an accom­ as he has completely in the past, to silence and to dis­ plished fact. credit those who disagree with him. Who among you cannot remember the results produced Thank you, Mr. Speaker. by the last Governor who tried exactly what Milton Shapp The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair thanks the today is trying? Ask yourself, what will happen when the gentleman. people do reject Shapp's new income tax? If Governor Shapp really wants to gain public support The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Philadelphia, for a constitutional change to a graduated income tax, Mr. Mullen. he must regain public confidence that government is going Mr. M. P. MULLEN. Mr. Speaker, I just want to re­ to start earning taxpayers' confidence. This means ex­ mind everyone that I really need bipartisan support next hibiting respect for every taxpayer through fiscal policies week. What we are going to try to do is get the budget marked by common sense and frugality. in tomorrow if we can, and we really want all of you to The Governor today has a severe credibility gap with look at it to the best of your ability, and any amendments the public, and his present course of conduct will only you think we ought to make to it either up or down, we widen and deepen that gap. I urge him to reverse his would strongly urge you to try to have them next week direction and adopt policies which will earn public con­ if you possibly can. Because, as Mr. Lee indicated, we do fidence. have a responsibility to adopt a budget by July 1 and I Members of this House will be given a choice this would like to be able to do that. month on whether to endorse Mr. Shapp's policies on So whatever you decide to do is all right with us, but spending and taxes or to temper his policies by adopting a we do want to present what we think will be a fair lower budget and giving some tax relief to all of our budget, and then if you disagree with us, we would ap­ citizens. preciate if you would show us what we can do, what We Republicans will produce a general fund budget adjustments we can make. alternative which will be sound in a governmental sense We want to make it truly bipartisan. We will introduce and will make tax reductions possible. It will not be a it, and then if you think it should go up or down, which­ painless document to vote for because it will mean that ever way the majority feels, we will abide by that. But some spending is being reduced. However, it is the right we would like to pass this bill in the House of Represen­ course to take. tatives, the whole general fund bill plus special funds, r say to you that unless we mutually act to tighten no later than the week of June 19, but I would like to state fiscal policies this year, at best we will be faced pass it next week if we possibly could. So I would ap­ with a gap between taxes and the Governor's budget in preciate it if all of you and, I hope, the leadership will the next session. It would be folly for us to increase the agree to stay at least three days next week, and possibly dimensions of that problem by bowing to front-office four. pressure this year. We will give you whatever information we have and we will cooperate with you 100 percent, but we do need No one, including the Governor, can foretell what tax your votes, so be here to help us and we will listen to sources will ,be available in the future. The only cer­ anything you have. If you want to make changes, if your tainty is that the demands for tax dollars are going to argument is proper and if the majority agrees with you, continue upward in the Shapp administration. It is un­ then that -is what it will be. But we do think that we conscionable for either the administration or this General should get our job done here in the House and then let Assembly to allow them to climb without reasonable re­ the Senate do their job. straint. Do prepare, next week, to try to stay three days and Until such time as there is assurance that state spending possibly four and see if we can adopt a budget. can continue to rise spectacularly year after year with­ Thank you. out jeopardizing the economic welfare of the tax-paying sector of Pennsylvania, we have no right to habitually The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the spend every dollar we collect each year and then claim gentleman from Cambria, Mr. Englehart. that we have to have new taxes to meet the very level Mr. ENGLEHART. Mr. Speaker, the battle of the of spending we tolerate. This is not the course of re­ budget begins and the battle, of course, is always worse' sponsible conduct. It is not even in the public interest. in an election year. The battle begins a little earlier and Mr. Speaker, there is a need for bipartisanship on fiscal gets prolonged much longer. matters, and the framework for that relationship exists in The minority leader mentioned that the Governor of this House today. Itdoes not exist in the Governor's of­ this state and the Democratic majority in the House and fice. ,However, the Governor's office can nurture and Senate received a mandate from the public in 1970, which encourage legislative bipartisanship by making a new I admit they did. start today. I thought ,that mandate was to straighten out the ter- 2942 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL-HOUSE June 5,

rible fiscal financial mess left by the last administration, eliminate the Public Utility Commission, we can save where we had a budget to spend all the money coming some more money. in in one year but we spent it in nine months. Perhaps I am very curious, Mr. Speaker, and I am waiting to many of us on this side of the aisle were just as guilty see how many of these proposals are going to be brought of that as the majority then on the other side of the to us in the next couple of weeks. There may be places aisle, but we did it and we left this state in a mess. So where we can cut the budget. Perhaps we can play the the Democratic Party was commissioned by the public to shell game we all played a year ago when we said, "Well, straighten it out. let us cut welfare $60 million and we will put a de­ The new Governor of this state came before this House ficiency appropriation back in next May." on February 2, 1971 with his proposal. It consisted of a I do not think there was one member of this House tax program which those of us on this side of the aisle who did not know for sure if we underfunded welfare, thought was fair. Yes, it required a personal income tax, with the regulations then in existence. But we did it; we but one based on the Federal income tax, with exemptions convinced our taxpayers that we were saving them money. and deductions, one with vanishing tax credits for the Maybe that is what we are going to do again, or perhaps poor families, one with an elimination of many sales tax the budget will come up with last year's suggestion that items on utility bills and household purchases. It calls instead of using general fund revenues to pay interest on for a reduction in the corporate net income tax from our indebtedness and things like that, we just float an­ 12 down to 9.5, and a reduction in the Capital stock tax other bond issue and pay interest with that and pay it came from 10 down to 8. back some other day. Maybe that is fiscal sanity, but to I think it was significant that the Democratic House me it sounds like fiscal insanity. of Representatives in February, 1971 passed this proposal I would like to know just what we are going to cut with our majority. It got to the Senate where we needed out of this budget and which mandate are we going to at that time the help of but one Republican Senator to cancel. Should we stop school subsidies or change the make it law. Where was the Chamber of Commerce formula again so we do not have to give them so much? when that help was needed? They were conspicuous by Should we close the colleges or raise the tuition? Should their absence. It was the Democrats in this House and we close the state parks or increase the admission fee? the Senate who saved the manufacturer's exemption, no Should we stop aid to the blind, health care, aid to hos­ one else. pitals and nursing homes? Which place is this going to We beg and we ask to make a reasonable business tax come from? proposal accompanied with a reasonable personal income All of us are going to have to make a very hard de­ tax proposal. I can remember on the floor of this House cision. If we are all going to play politics and scream in March the words of the same minority leader who to the high heavens that we are going to help our tax­ just spoke, and I quote, "Mr. Speaker, I hold something payers and we are going to give them a tax reduction in my hand and you really do not have to look to see and we are going to stop the spending, then let us be what it is, you can smell it ... House bill No. 190 ... prepared in the next two weeks to put the votes on the It stinks, Mr. Speaker, of blackmail ... of bribery ... ," line for just where the spending is going to stop. that is what happened to a reasonable tax program in If you prefer that your taxpayers pay higher real this state. Because of no cooperation, we were forced estate taxes to keep the public schools, that is fine. I to a flat 2.3 percent income tax rate, which we now live do not happen to, and I do not think many people on this under. I think that the House did answer the mandate side of the aisle want that, but you have the right to but unfortunately we got no help. try. We will all face a serious, serious problem, and we But now we come to 1972 and a budget. We playa cannot do it by shouting for the benefit of newspapers shell game, which we all play in election year. We put and television stations in order to get votes in November. up our working soldiers and we blow them down or We are going to have to be responsible. knock them down one by one. I do not know where it Yes, there will be Democrats who will join responsible has come to be that the Governor's proposed budget, even cuts providing you show us they are responsible, but if if we enacted it verbatim, is going to call for a tax in-­ your sole aim is simply to give a tax cut in an election crease. I remember his message to us not too long ago year and then slap it on again next year, then forget it, where the exact opposite was stated, that it will not re­ because it will not work. We are all going to need each quire a tax increase. other's help and guidance. So you had better go to church I hear great talk that there are going to be reductions next Sunday, because next week the caucus letter is go­ in this budget, and perhaps there are. The Governor's ing to say maybe you had better be ready for seven days. Tax Commission, or "Spending Commission," recom­ Thank you, Mr. Speaker. mended the savings of up to $400 million, and perhaps The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair thanks the those are the proposals which the minority leader will gentleman. trot out next week or the week after in his budget. I think they suggested eliminating meat inspection in The Chair recognizes the minority leader. Pennsylvania. That will save money. They would elim­ Mr. LEE. Mr. Speaker, it always seems that every time inate building inspection. That is in there. That will the gentleman from Cambria County rises to his feet in save money. If you eliminate the tourist promotion pro­ response to· something that is said on this.side, he always gram, that will save some more money. One of their prefaces his remarks with the cynical statement that, major recommendations, which will save us $26 million, well, this is election-year talk. is to eliminate the miner's asthma or the miner's silicosis This is not election-year talk. The problem is that we payment program. That will save another $26 million. are getting ourselves into the exact same position that Another of their recommendations is to eliminate milk we were in in the third fiscal year under the past control. That will save some more money. Then we administration. 1972. LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL-HOUSE 2943

I would like to remind the gentleman-and there is Mr. CAPUTO. Mr. Speaker, on Sunday, May 28, I enough room for blame in both parties-that when we tuned in on "Perspective," a weekly news program broad­ started on that fiscal course of insanity, there was not cast by KDKA, one of Pittsburgh's leading radio stations. one single solitary Republican vote in this House that This program, broadcast every Sunday, reviews news of launched us, not one vote. And I would hope, when we local interest covering the preceding week. Much of the launch ourselves in that direction as we are again, that program time is taken up by transcripts of statements there will not be another Republican vote again and, made by the persons involved in the items' broadcast. hopefully, that there will be enough support to stop this Included in the program for that Sunday was a discus­ budget so that we can sit down and reasonably work sion of House bill No. 1069 and the action taken by the something out. House of Representatives relative to that bill. House We do not intend to cut back any school subsidies, bill No. 1717 was also discussed. and the gentleman knows it, but there are a good many The only legislator contacted and quoted by the pro­ other areas that can be cut back, and the kind of rhetoric ducers of the program was our majority leader, Mr. Irvis. which we have just heard is the kind of rhetoric that A recording of his statement was broadcast to the lis­ has produced budgets in this Commonwealth over the tening audience. last six years that have gone up on an average of from Relative to House bill No. 1069, Mr. Irvis indicated that 19 percent to 29 percent every year. The fiscal structure the legislation was a farce and an attempt to dupe the of this state and the tax structure of this state cannot citizens of the Commonwealth, since the bill actually stand that kind of increase one more year let alone two did nothing and did not, in any way, change existing or three more years. law in Pennsylvania. He pointed out that parents need In response to the remarks that he read from the not bus their children under existing law so long as they record which I made last February, I remind him that got the children to the school to which they were assigned. the Supreme Court is the one that struck that particular I take no issue with part of this statement for, if you will tax missile down, and they apparently believed what I recall, in the debate on the bill I indicated the bill would said. It was not the lack of cooperation on this side that have no effect on the assignment of students and pointed struck down that particular tax bill. It was unconstitu­ out very clearly that both busing and assignment of tional, and the court said it was. students could go on unhampered even if the bill were I would also point out to the gentleman that by the passed. I do not think any of the members of this House time we got around to the second tax bill and around to who voted for the bill thought otherwise. the next budget that we were then considering, that par­ But what about the "attempt to dupe the people"? ticular budget was cut some $191 million from what the Mr. Irvis accused those members of this body who voted Governor proposed when he tried to get his five-percent for the bill with me of trying to mislead or "pull something income tax bill through. over on the people of this Commonwealth." Let us look I would also indicate to the gentleman that this legis­ at the record. lature, before it passed the last tax bill, did come up Although I was the sponsor of the bill, I did not move with a fairly rational and responsible tax subsidy bill, for its consideration by the Education Committee; Mr. Irvis because you needed some cooperation on this side. did. I did not ask that it be reported favorably from that We have probably been too partisan in considering our committee; Mr. Irvis did. I did not call it up for con­ fiscal proposals in the past, and if the responsible mem­ sideration before the House, although as sponsor it was bers on that side of the aisle will come up with proposals my privilege; Mr. Irvis did. in concert with us that do fund this state over this next I will not attempt to discuss his motives, but if anyone fiscal year in some reasonable manner, limited to five-, can be accused of trying to fool the people by considering six-, seven-percent increases on programs and in various and passing House bill No. 1069, I say, look at the record. departments and in those areas where the Governor When questioned by the representative of KDKA on House bill No. 1717, Mr. Irvis was recorded and stated wants to hold them so they get no more money, we will sup~ agree to that, also. Then we can wait. Then we can wait as he did on the floor of this House, that the and see if we do have another broad-based tax on which porters of the legislation were bigoted and that it was a to start in some other fiscal direction. But all I am ask­ racist bill. ing you, especially you in the leadership, is to keep your He indicated, as he put it, "friends of Caputo, in their spending at a minimum; do not come up with any new effort to help him, introduced and successfully passed vast spending programs, as they are included in the two amendments without realizing what they were doing Governor's budget, that will require vast new spending and that, in their ignorance, they effectively destroyed increasE'S next year until we do have another broad-based the legislation because the amendments were conflicting tax to build them on. If we do not wait that long, then amendments." He assured his audience he would offer no you are going to be in the same situation where the next help to straighten out the issue. administration, whether it is Republican or Democratic, Well, I want to assure Mr. Irvis that I will attempt to is going to have to go through the same problem that straighten out the issue and that tomorrow I will move to we went through in 1971. revert to the prior printer's number on the bill, so that I do not want it; the people of Pennsylvania do not Caputo and his friends will have another go at House bill No. 1717, either in its original form or with an amendment want it; and I would think that if you think there is or amendments that are not conflicting. any chance for reelecting a Governor two years from I have ordered two amendments to this bill. I will see now, you on the Democratic side would not want it either. that the leaders of the two caucuses get copies for con­ PERMISSION TO ADDRESS HOUSE sideration in the caucus tomorrow. I will support either or both of the amendments. I will ask for your support Mr. CAPUTO requested and obtained unanimous con­ tomorrow. sent to address the House. Thank you very much. 2944 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL-HOUSE June 5,

PERMISSION TO ADDRESS HOUSE Mr. SHANE. Mr. Speaker, during the course of your speech you used the phrase, "moving in another fiscal Mr. McCUE requested and obtained unanimous con­ direction." By that phrase did you mean the implemen­ sent to address the House. tation or the pursuit of a graduated income tax at the Mr. McCUE. Mr. Speaker, I hope today to persuade state level? this House to act on a matter of impprtance to every com­ Mr. LEE. Yes, Mr. Speaker. munity in Pennsylvania. It concerns the failure of the Bureau of Motor Vehicles to give citizens prompt service Mr. SHANE. The budget, as proposed by Mr. Shapp, in the issuance of license tags for everything from trucks would involve, I think, a $446-million increase in the to motorcycles to autos to motorboats. general fund budget. What kind of cuts in that increase In the past few months, I have helped dozens of people do you feel would be reasonable? Can you give an approximation? overcome undue delay. In many cases, the failure to re­ ceive a license tag has brought financial loss as well as Mr. LEE. We will have very definitive figures for the inconvenience. gentleman. I am not about to give you any specifics, but ~ Applicants for motor vehicle licenses, new titles, trans­ would think that by a combination of budget cuts, pro­ fer of plates, new learners' permits have experienced de­ Jected surplus and lapses, I am talking in the neighbor­ lays of three, four and sometimes six weeks. Once the hood of around $230 million. application is mailed in by the applicant, which is the Mr. SHANE. Two hundred and thirty million. The normal way, no one in the department can tell me how final question: If this House of Representatives would co­ long it will take to finally process the application. Ap­ operate in cuts that you feel reasonable, would you then parently, there is no system for receiving and processing be a personal spokesman for the graduated income tax mail in an orderly manner. Much of the blame is placed when this issue comes before the voters in a referendum? on the computer. Mr. LEE. If the Governor would also give me a few Mr. Speaker, I made a personal visit to the Bureau more options of straightening a few things out in the last week and spent more than an hour with employes administration, yes. discussing the system and asking for their suggestions. Mr. SHANE. Would you care to specify? They were a courteous and hard-working group. They do Mr. LEE. I think the real problem which I have with their best and they do not deserve personal criticism. spending is, as I have indicated several times, the fact They deserve help. that we do not, as you indicate, have something in the Mr. Speaker, while improvements could be made in the future that will responsibly fund the money. There are organization of the bureau, the big problem is simply many areas which I could give you where the Governor one of work overload. It is an unnecessary overload. has literally disposed of the confidence that he had when Over a year ago, I introduced a bill, House bill No. 621, he came into office, and I think you first have to start which would have authorized all notaries public in the with nepotism. Commonwealth to qualify as agents for direct issuance of There is not anything that loses the confidence of the license tags to vehicle owners. Upon payment of an annual electorate so quickly as someone who comes into office fee and meeting bond qualifications, notaries in every and immediately hires his relatives and his friends and community could qualify to issue tags at the time they his cronies. As long as I have been around government, notarize title papers. Citizens would be happy to pay a both local and state, it takes an organization-I am talk­ small fee for this neighborhood service. ing about a political organization-and a political leader Passage of this bill, Mr. Speaker, would immediately probably 25 or 30 years to become so crass that he starts take part of the burden from the Harrisburg office and hiring his own relatives and putting all of his cronies spread it around the state. Everyone would benefit. in key positions. When an administration comes in at a There are other bills in committee, one of which would time when confidence is so low in state government, it permit county treasurers to sell licenses, and another which was the worst possible thing that a person in Mr. Shapp'g would establish branch offices in each county. While I position could do. favor my bill as being the least expensive to the state, I The same thing is true with hiring the son of a cabinet would vote for any of these bills which would be released member for a job while the individual is going to school. from the Committee. I could go on in a hundred other areas, but that is Thank you, Mr. Speaker. what I am talking about. Mr. SHANE. In other words, can I then conclude that LEGISLATION TO BE INTRODUCED if there were reasonable cuts in the budget and certain changes in administrative practices, particularly favorit­ The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the ism in hiring, that you could conceivably be a personal gentleman from Chester, Mr. Schulze. spokesman for a graduated income tax at the state level? Mr. SCHULZE. Mr. Speaker, perhaps after some of the Mr. LEE. If I knew exactly what that graduated in­ discussion we have had this afternoon, it is appropriate come tax might be, and if I would have some control for me to announce that I have nine more bills in the over the fiscal processes of the state after that, but I am package to implement the Governor's Review Committee not going to turn over this kind of money to Governor Report and I am putting them in today. Shapp with the confidence that I have in Governor Shapp Thank you, Mr. Speaker. and I am not going to delineate why I do not have much The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair thanks the confidence in him, but I think there are several areas gentleman. by which you know why I do not have that confidence. INTERROGATION Mr. SHANE. Then I think I can conclude from your remarks that your answer is a qualified "yes." Mr. SHANE requested and obtained unanimous con­ Mr. LEE. Very qualified. sent to interrogate Mr. LEE. Mr. SHANE. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. 1972. LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL-HOUSE 2945

CITATIONS to Joh~ W. Subjinski, 523 Third Avenue, Carnegie, Penn­ sylvama. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the JAMES W. KNEPPER gentleman from Beaver, Mr. Kolter. Mr. KOLTER. Mr. Speaker, I ask for the temporary EXTENDING GRATITUDE TO JOHN W. HEYMAN suspension of the rules for the purpose of adopting con­ HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES gratulatory citations. WHEREAS, John W. Heyman has devoted many years of On the question, service to the Roslyn Fire Company and his community. Mr. Heyman is currently serving as President of the Ros­ Will the House agree to the motion? lyn Fire Company. Motion was agreed to. Now therefore, the House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, takes this opportunity to The SPEAKER pro tempore. The rules are suspended express its gratitude to Mr. Heyman for his years of dedi­ and those members having citations will send them to cateq. service to the Roslyn Fire Company and his com­ the desk. mumty; and further directs that a copy of this citation be delivered The following citations were read, considered and adopt­ to Mr. John W. Heyman, President, Roslyn Fire Company, ed: Number 1, Rosyln, Pennsylvania. DANIEL E. BEREN CONGRATULATING JOHN E. WHITTED HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CONGRATULATING MR. AND MRS. JUSTIN CONNORS WHEREAS, John E. Whitted will be Guest of Honor at HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES a dinner on June 10, 1972. Mr. Whitted is the first black businessman to head his own business in Beaver County. WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Justin Connors celebrated He purchased the Larstone Corrugated Carton Company their 25th wedding anniversary on May 3, 1972 with a after having headed several brokerage houses and a fur­ party held in their honor. niture company in the Pittsburgh area. The minority­ Now therefore, the House of Representatives of the owned business promises to brighten the economic picture Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, congratulates Mr. and of Beaver County. Mrs. Justin Connors on the occasion of their twenty-fifth Now therefore, the House of Representatives of the wedding anniversary and wishes them much good health Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, congratulates John E. and many more happy years of marriage; Whitted on being honored as head of the Larstone Corru­ and further directs that a copy of this citation be delivered gated Carton Company and wishes him well in this sig­ to Mr. and Mrs. Justin Connors, 529 Rose Street, Yeadon nificant venture; Pennsylvania, 19050. ' and further directs that a copy of this citation be delivered JOSEPH T. DOYLE to John E. Whitted, Ambridge, Pennsylvania. JOSEPH P. KOLTER CONGRATULATING ROBERT K. HAMILTON MR. AND MRS. FRANK CANNON, SR. CHARLES D. STONE ROBERT O. DAVIS HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Cannon, Sr. celebrated CONGRATULATING DAVID M. RINEER their twenty-fifth anniversary on May 10, 1972 with a HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES surprise party. Now therefore, the House of Representatives of the WHEREAS, David M. Rineer retired as Chief of Lan­ Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, congratulates Mr. and caster City Police. Chief Rineer's record of over twenty­ Mrs. Frank Cannon, Sr. on the occasion of their twenty­ six years of service on the Department was characterized fifth wedding anniversary and wishes them much good by fair and. impartial enforcell?-ent of the .law.. Under health and many more happy years of marriage; his leadershIp the Department maugurated Its fIrst full­ and further directs that a copy of this citation be delivered time community relations officer, instituted a police to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Cannon, Sr., 716 West Cobbs Creek cadet and student officer training program, improved its Parkway, Yeadon, Pennsylvania, 19050. communications system, and more efficiently utilized man­ JOSEPH T. DOYLE power. Now therefore, the House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, congratulates David M. CONGRATULATING LEHIGHTON AREA Rineer on his long and distinguished career in law en­ HIGH SCHOOL forcement and extends its best wishes for a new career; and further directs that a copy of this citation be delivered HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to David M. Rineer, 615 First Street, Lancaster, Pennsyl­ vania. WHEREAS, The Lehighton Area High School has re­ cently accomplished the usual athletic achievement of MARVIN E. MILLER winning three Lehigh Valley League championships in one HAROLD A HORN year. The 1971 track team, coached by Mr. Kenneth Reid Jr., won. the league track championship; the 1971-1972 COMMENDING JOHN W. SUBJINSKI wrestling team, coached by Mr. Roland Alger, won the league wrestling championship; and the 1971-1972 basket­ HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ball team, coached by Mr. Ray Koons, won the second half league basketball championship. WHEREAS, John W. Subjinski saved a young boy from Now therefore, the House of Representatives of the drowning on May 24, 1972. Mr. Subjinski saw the child Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, extends its hearty con­ fall into the Chartiers Creek and risked his life to pull gratulations to the Lehighton Area High School for its him out. outstanding athletic record for the past year and expresses Now therefore, the House of Representatives of the its hope for their continued success in the future' Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, commends John W. and further directs that a copy of this citation be d~livered Subjinski on saving a young child from drowning and to t~e Lehighton Area High School, Lehighton, Pennsyl­ salutes him for his bravery and quick thinking in an vanIa. emergency situation; . and further directs that a copy of this citation be delivered JOSEPH SEMANOFF 2946 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL-HOUSE June 5,

CONGRATULATING LEHIGHTON AREA CONGRATULATING UNION TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL CHEERLEADING SQUAD VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES WHEREAS, The Lehighton Area High School Cheer­ WHEREAS, The Union Township Volunteer Fire Depart­ leaders won the 1972 Lehigh Valley Area Cheerleading ment was formed on April 2, 1947 and is therefore cele­ Competition. The girls were judged on the basis of ap­ brating its twenty-fifth anniversary this year. The depart­ pearance, originality, co-ordination, enthusiasm and audi­ ment now numbers some seventy to seventy-five volunteers enoe participation. The Cheerleading Squad was ably and is outfitted with the most modern fire-fighting equip­ coached by Miss Sharon A. Rudy. ment. The department fosters training in fire fighting Now therefore, the House of Representatives of the techniques and holds as many as ,two fire drills a month. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, extends its hearty con­ Now therefore, the House of Representatives of the gratulations to the Lehighton Area High School Cheer­ Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, congratulates the Union leading Squad and their Coach, Miss Sharon Rudy and Township Volunteer Fire Department on the occasion of expresses its hope that the squad will meet with equal its twenty-fifth anniversary and commends the depart­ success in the future. ment on its years of service to the Union Township area' and further directs that a copy of this citation be delivered and further directs that a copy of this citation be delive~ed to Lehighton Area High School, Lehighton, Pennsylvania. to Vince Pagliaro, President, Union Township Volunteer JOSEPH SEMANOFF Fire Department, Union Township, Pennsylvania. THOMAS J. FEE CONGRATULATING LINESVILLE-CONNEAUT-SUMMIT HIGH SCHOOL CONGRATULATING PAUL J. KULHA BASEBALL TEAM HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES WHEREAS, Paul J. Kulha will retire from the New WHEREAS, The Linesville-Conneaut-Summit High Castle Fire Department on June 1, 1972. Mr. Kulha has School baseball team won the 1972 Crawford County served in the department for thirty-three years. During League Title. This is the sixth time in seven years :that his career he has missed only three working days due to the team has won the county crown. sickness. Now therefore, the House of Representatives of the Now therefore, the House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, congratulates the Lines­ Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, congratulates Paul J. ville-Conneaut-Summit High School baseball team and Kulha on his distinguished career with the New Castle Coach John Acklin on winning the Crawford County Fire Department and wishes him good health and happi­ League Title and wishes the team equal success in future ness in his retirement; seasons; and further directs that a copy of this citation be delivered and further directs that a copy of this citation be delivered to Paul J. Kulha, 717 South Ray Street, New Castle, to the Linesville-Conneaut-Summit High School, Linesville, Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania. THOMAS J. FEE DAVID S. HAYES CONGRATULATING CONGRATULATING THE FIRST ASSEMBLY OF GOD MRS. HARRIET MILLER FEINSTEIN HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES WHEREAS, The First Assembly of God of Harrisburg celebrated its fiftieth anniversary on May 22, 1972. The WHEREAS, Mrs. Harriet Miller Feinstein is Regional church was founded by two women evangelists, Mrs. Chairman of the six chapters of the Main Line Suburban Zola DePriest and Mrs. Lillie Underwood. The congrega­ Western Region of Women's American Organization for tion which initially held services in a large tent at 6th and Rehabilitation Through Training. Mrs. Feinstein recently Forster Street, has grown to over five hundred members hosted a cocktail party at her home that began a two and in the past half century. a half million dollar fund-raising program. The funds will Now therefore, the House of Representatives of the be used to construct the O.R.T. School of Engineering at Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, congratulates The First the Hebrew University in Jerusalem. Assembly of God on its fiftieth anniversary and wishes it Now therefore, the House of Representatives of the a great deal of success in the next half century; Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, congratulates Mrs. Har­ and further directs that a copy of this citation be delivered riet Miller Feinstein on her many contributions to Wom­ to Reverend Philip Bongiorno, Pastor, 2447 Green Street, en's American O.R.T. and commends her for her dedica­ tion to assisting the Hebrew University in Jerusalem; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. and further directs that a copy of this citation be delivered GEORGE W. GEKAS to Mrs. Harriet Miller Feinstein, 1301 Drayton Lane, Phil­ adelphia, Pennsylvania. COMMENDING DR. ALBERT J. INGHAM RICHARD A. McCLATCHY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMENDING ROBERT H. CASTELINE WHEREAS, Albert J. Ingham, M.D., will retire on June 30, 1972 from the active practice of medicine after forty HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES years of service. In addition to flls outstanding profe~­ sionalcareer, Dr. Ingham has gIven generously of hIS WHEREAS, Robert H. Casteline has completed a bank­ time and energy to the Titusville community. ing career of forty-seven years with Merchants National Now therefore, the House of Representatives of the Bank of Allentown, and on June 2, 1972 retired as vice­ Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, commends Dr. Albert J. chairman of the board. In addition ,to his outstanding pro­ Ingham on completing forty years of tireless and skillful fessional career, Mr. Casteline has given generously of his service in the medical profession and for his continuing time and energy to his community. devotion to community affairs; Now therefore, the House of Representatives of the and further directs that a copy of this citation be delivered Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, commends Robert H. to Albert J. Ingham, M.D., 594 Maxwell Drive, Titusville, Casteline on completing forty-seven years of tireless and Pennsylvania. skillful service with the Merchants National Bank of Allen­ town and his continuing devotion to community affairs; H. HARRISON HASKELL and further directs that a copy of this citation be delivered 1972. LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL-HOUSE 2947 to Robert H. Casteline, 2947 Washington Street, Allentown, to Mr. and Mrs. Sigmond Bujalski, 1400 East Lake Road, Pennsylvania. Erie, Pennsylvania. SAMUEL W. FRANK BERNARD DOMBROWSKI JOSEPH R. ZELLER ROBERT E. BELLOMINI WILLIAM H. ECKENSBERGER EDMUND JONES COMMENDING JOHN CARDINAL KROL, ARCHBISHOP OF PHILADELPHIA COMMENDING GEORGE J. LONG HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES WHEREAS, John Cardinal Krol, Archbishop of Philadel­ WHEREAS, George J. Long has freely devot~d hi~ .time phia, has exhibited those qualities of compassion and zeal and talents to furthering the welfare of semor cItIzens so necessary in his position. His devotion to the ecumen­ in Philadelphia. Mr. Long is past president of the St. ical principles espoused by Pope John XXIII has resulted Martin of Tours Senior Citizens Club and a member of the in close cooperation between all faiths. Cardinal Krol has Central Association of Senior Citizens. also fostered many programs to benefit senior citizens Now therefore the House of Representatives of the in the Philadelphia Archdiocese. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, commends George J. Long Now therefore, the House of Representatives of the on his untiring zeal and loyalty to his fellow senior citi­ Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, commends John Cardinal zens which reflects great credit upon himself and upon Krol, Archbishop of Philadelphia, for his deep concern for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; the spiritual and physical well-being of his fellowmen and further directs that a copy of this citation be delivered which reflects great credit upon him and upon the Com­ to George J. Long, 5517 LoreUa Avenue, Philadelphia, monwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania. and further directs that a copy of this citation be delivered WILLIAM J. LEDERER to John Cardinal Krol, Archbishop, Archdiocese of Phila­ delphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. COMMENDING WALTER KASHLAK WILLIAM J. LEDERER MARTIN P. MULLEN HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ULYSSES SHELTON ROSE TOLL WHEREAS, Walter Kashlak, owner and operator of the ANITA PALERMO KELLY Kashlak Funeral Home, has distinguished himself by his EARL VANN unselfish devotion toward improving the community and JAMES D. BARBER his concern for veterans and senior citizens. He has MICHAEL MYERS served his community in a wide variety of civic activities SAMUEL RAPPAPORT and professional functions. Now therefore, the House of Representatives of the HARRY R. J. COMER Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, commends Walter Kash­ lak for his zeal and untiring leadership in his community CONGRATULATING E. JOSEPH CODDINGTON which reflects great credit upon himself and upon the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and further directs that a copy of this citation be delivered to Walter Kashlak, 1438 North Second Street, Philadelphia, WHEREAS, E. Joseph Coddington recently retired after Pennsylvania 19122. serving for thirty-four years in the Lower Merion Police Department. Mr. Coddington was a detective and became WILLIAM J. LEDERER the first juvenile officer on the force. He was instrumen­ tal in forming the Montgomery County Juvenile Advisory Association and through that group has studied a number CONGRATULATING of reform and correctional institutions for youths. MR. AND MRS. JOHN D. RElDMAN Now therefore, the House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, congratulates E. Joseph HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Coddington on his long and distinguished career with the WHEREAS Mr. and Mrs. John D. Reidman will cele­ Lower Merion Police Department and wishes him good brate their thirty-fifth wedding anniversary on June 20, health and happiness in his retirement; 1972 with a reception. and further directs that a copy of this citation be delivered Now therefore the House of Representatives of the to E. Joseph Coddington, 421 Maplewood Avenue, Merion Commonwealth ~f Pennsylvania, congratulates Mr. and Station, Pennsylvania 19066. Mrs. John D. Reidman on the occasion of their thirty-fifth wedding anniversary and wishes theJ;Il much good health RICHARD A. McCLATCHY and many more happy years of mm:na~e; .. and further directs that a copy of thIS CItation be delIvered CONGRATULATING HARRISBURG HUNTERS' AND to Mr. and Mrs. John D. Reidman, 620 Thornton Street, Sharon, Pennsylvania 16146.. ANGLERS' ASSOCIATION REID L. BENNETT HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES WHEREAS, The Harrisburg Hunters' and Anglers' As­ CONGRATULATING sociation received the 1971 National Rifle Association's MR. AND MRS. SIGMOND BUJALSKI overall Club Achievement Award. This award is the as­ sociation's highest honor and is a monument to the Harris­ HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES burg club's achievements. Now therefore, the House of Representatives of the WHEREAS Mr. and Mrs. Sigmond Bujalski will cele­ Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, congratulates the Harris­ brate their fiftieth wedding anniversary on June 12, 1972. burg Hunters' and Anglers' Association on winning the They are the parents of three sons and have nine grand· N.R.A. Club Achievement Award and wishes the club con­ children. The Bujalskis owned and operated the Hess tinued success; Avenue Bakery and the Lakeview Tavern in Erie. and further directs that a copy of this citation be delivered Now therefore the House of Representatives of the to the Harrisburg Hunters' and Anglers' Association, Har­ Commonwealth ~f Pennsylvania, congratulates Mr. and risburg, Pennsylvania. Mrs. Sigmond Bujalski on the occasion of their fiftieth wedding anniversary and wishes them much good health H. JOSEPH HEPFORD and many more happy years of marriage; RUDOLPH DININNI and further directs that a copy of this citation be delivered MILES B. ZIMMERMAN 2948 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL-HOUSE June 5,

CONGRATULATING CHARLES D. CONKLIN, JR. beautiful new structure will house all governmental ser­ vice departments, a public meeting room, the Police De­ HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES partment and the District Magistrate's office. Now therefore, the House of Representatives of the WHEREAS, Charles D. Conklin, Jr. will be honored at Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, congratulates South the dedication of the Charles D. Conklin, Jr. Recreational Whitehall Township on the occasion of the dedication of Area in Cheltenham Township on June 17, 1972. Mr. the new Municipal Building and wishes the Township Conklin has served on the Cheltenham Township Board well in this new structure; of Commissioners for over forty-six years and has been and further directs that a copy of this citation be delivered president of that board since 1935. He heads Conklin to The Honorable John C. McKeon, President of the Board Mills, a textile manufacturer in Northeast Philadelphia. of Township Directors, South Whitehall Township, Penn­ He is also quite active in civic, political and church activi­ sylvania. ties and is President of the Board of Trustees of the WILLIAM H. ECKENSBERGER Cheltenham Methodist Church. JOSEPH R. ZELLER Now therefore, the House of Representatives of the SAMUEL W. FRANK Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, congratulates Charles D. JAMES P. RITTER Conklin, Jr. on having the Recreational Area in Chelten­ ham Township dedicated in his honor and commends him for his years of service to Cheltenham Township and the CONGRATULATING BISHOP JOSEPH McSHEA Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and further directs that a copy of this citation be delivered to Charles D. Conklin, Jr., Cheltenham Township, Pennsyl­ WHEREAS, Bishop Joseph McShea of Allentown will vania. receive an honorary doctor of laws degree from Lehigh CHARLES F. MEBUS University on June 11. Bishop McShea was one of thirteen Lehigh County area civic leaders honored by Lehigh in CONGRATULATING WOMEN'S AUXILIARY OF 1963 for community service. Bishop McShea became the SUSQUEHANNA UNIVERSITY first bishop of the Diocese of Allentown in 1961. Now therefore, the House of Representatives of the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, extends its congratula­ tions to Bishop Joseph McShea on his selection as recip­ WHEREAS, The Women's Auxiliary of Susquehanna ient of an honorary doctor of laws degree from Lehigh University recently celebrated its fiftieth anniversary. University; Throughout its fifty years of existence the auxiliary has and further directs that a copy of this citation be delivered contributed greatly to the development of Susquehanna to Bishop Joseph McShea, Allentown, Pennsylvania. University. Now therefore, the House of Representatives of the JOSEPH R. ZELLER Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, congratulates the SAMUEL W. FRANK Women's Auxiliary of Susquehanna University on its fiftieth anniversary and commends the auxiliary for its CONGRATULATING LESTER W. REITER significant contributions to the university over the past fifty years; HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and further directs that a copy of this citation be delivered to The Women's Auxiliary of Susquehanna University, WHEREAS, Lester W. Reiter will retire as principal of Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania. Southern Lehigh High School. Mr. Reiter has been in the field of education for forty-five years and has been in the RENO H. THOMAS Southern Lehigh School District for twenty-nine of those years. He has been principal at Southern Lehigh High School for twenty-two years. CONGRATULATING WILKES-BARRE Now therefore, the House of Representatives of the SOCIAL SECURITY OFFICE Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, congratulates Lester W. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Reiter on his long and distinguished career in the field of education and wishes him good health and happiness WHEREAS, The Wilkes-Barre Social Security Office has in his retirement; received and processed more black lung claims under the and further directs that a copy of this citation be delivered Federal Coal Mine Health and Safety Act of 1969 than to Lester W. Reiter, 706 West State Street, Coopersburg, any other social security office in the Nation. The office Pennsylvania. also has the highest proportion of approved claims in the United States. The Wilkes-Barre Office carries out a high­ JOSEPH R. ZELLER ly effective public information program to inform miners and their dependents of their rights and responsibilities CONGRATULATING EMMAUS HIGH SCHOOL under the new Federal Coal Mine Act. "HORNETS" TRACK TEAM Now therefore, the House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, congratulates the man­ HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ager and staff of the Wilkes-Barre Social Security Office on their excellent record in handling black lung claims WHEREAS, The Emmaus High School track team won and commends them for their diligent service to Wilkes­ the 1972 Lehigh Valley Interscholastic Athletic Associa­ Barre and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; tion League Championship and the PIAA District II Cham­ and further directs that a copy of this citation be delivered pionship. to Emerson M. Perrine, District Manager, Wilkes-Barre Now therefore, the House of Representatives of the Social Security Office, 19 North Main Street, Wilkes-Barre, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, congratulates the Em­ Pennsylvania 18711. maus High School "Hornets" track team and Coach Ron­ ald H. Wessner on winning the 1972 Lehigh Valley and FRANK J. O'CONNELL PIAA District II Track Championships and wishes the BERNARD F. O'BRIEN team equal success in future seasons; FRED J. SHUPNIK and further directs that a copy of this citation be delivered STANLEY A. MEHOLCHICK to Paul J. Frantz, Principal, Emmaus High School, Em­ RAPHAEL MUSTO maus, Pennsylvania. JOSEPH R. ZELLER CONGRATULATING SOUTH WHITEHALL TOWNSHIP CONGRATULATING DAVID MELCHER HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES WHEREAS, The new South Whitehall Township Mu­ nicipal Building will be dedicated on June 10, 1972. This WHEREAS, David Melcher placed third in the pole vault 1972. LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL-HOUSE 2949 in the 1972 P.I.A.A. State Track and Field Meet. Dave, CONGRATULATING SISTER MARY CHRISTOPHER a senior at Emmaus High School, represented P.I.A.A. Dis­ trict II in the competition. He will attend the United HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES States Military Academy next fall as a Congressional can­ WHEREAS, Sister Mary Christopher celebrated her didate student. fiftieth anniversary as a nun on May ::l5, 1972. Sister Mary Now therefore, the House of Representatives of the Christopher has spent more than thirty of those years as a Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, congratulates David science teacher at Allentown Central Catholic High School. Melcher on finishing third in the 1972 P.I.A.A. State pole She has also acted as a guidance counselor at the school. vault competition and takes this opportunity to wish him She is known by both her students and peers as a devout success as a student at West Point; outstanding woman and a fine teacher. ' and further directs that a copy of this citation be delivered Now therefore, the House of Representatives of the to David Melcher, Emmaus, Pennsylvania. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, congratulates Sister Mary JOSEPH R. ZELLER Christopher on the occasion of her fiftieth anniversary as a nun and teacher and commends her on her years of CONGRATULATING NEIL CARL dedicated service to the youth of Allentown; and further directs that a copy of this citation be delivered HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to Sister Mary Christopher, Allentown Central Catholic High School, Allentown, Pennsylvania. WHEREAS, Neil Carl placed fourth in the triple jump during the 1972 PlAA State Track and Field Meet. Neil, a JOSEPH R. ZELLER senior at Emmaus High School, represented PIAA Dis­ WILLIAM H. ECKENSBERGER trict II in the competition. SAMUEL W. FRANK Now therefore, the House of Representatives of the JAMES P. RITTER Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, congratulates Neil Carl on finishing fourth in the 1972 PlAA State Triple Jump Competition and wishes him equal success in future com­ MEETING OF PHILADELPHIA DEMOCRATIC petition; DELEGATION and further directs that a copy of this citation be delivered to Neil Carl, Emmaus, Pennsylvania. The CLERK. There will be a meeting of the members JOSEPH R. ZELLER of the Philadelphia Democratic Delegation immediately following today's session in the Appropriations Room 245. CONGRATULATING RONALD H. WESSNER HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE MEETINGS WHEREAS, Coach Ronald H. Wessner directed the Em­ maus High School "Hornets" track team to the 1972 cham­ APPROPRIATIONS, Mr. M. P. Mullen, chairman, Room pionship of Lehigh Valley Interscholastic Athletic Associa­ 245, Tuesday, June 6, 1972, at 10 a.m., e.d.t. tion and the P.I.A.A. District II crown. He also coached EDUCATION, Mr. Gallagher, chairman, Room 245, three athletes to State championships at the 1972 P.I.A.A. Tuesday, June 6, 1972, at 9:30 a.m., e.d.t. State Track and Field Meet. Now therefore, the House of Representatives of the HEALTH AND WELFARE, Mrs. Anderson, chairman, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, congratulates Ronald H. Room 245, Tuesday, June 6, 1972, at 11:30 a.m., e.d.t. Wessner on his success as coach of the Emmaus High LAW AND ORDER, Mr. Eckensberger, chairman, Room School track team and commends him for his outstanding 151, Tuesday, June 6, 1972, at 10:30 a.m., e.d.t. ability and patience in coaching a championship team; and further directs that a copy of this citation be delivered LOCAL GOVERNMENT, Mr. Fryer, chairman, Room to Coach Ronald H. Wessner, Emmaus High School, Em­ 151, Tuesday, June 6, 1972, at 9:30 a.m., e.d.t. maus, Pennsylvania. STATE GOVERNMENT, Mr. Comer, chairman, Room JOSEPH R. ZELLER 151, Tuesday, June 6, 1972, at 11:30 a.m., e.d.t. TRANSPORTATION SAFETY, Mr. Sherman, chairman, CONGRATULATING ROBERT H. STEWARD Room 401, Tuesday, June 6, 1972, at 11:15 a.m., e.d.t. WAYS AND MEANS, Mr. K. Hamilton, chairman, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES R. Room 401, Tuesday, June 6, 1972, at 10:30 a.m., e.d.t. WHEREAS, Robert H. Steward will finish his term as President of the Pennsylvania State Association of Bor­ oughs on June 18, 1972. Bob has also served as President of the Pennsylvania Local Governmental Secretaries As­ BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS PASSED OVER sociation and as Borough Manager and Secretary of Morris­ ville for twenty years. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Without objection, all re­ Now therefore, the House of Representatives of the maining bills and resolutions on today's calendar will be Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, congratulates Robert H. passed over. The Chair hears no objection. Steward on serving a successful term as President of the Pennsylvania State Association of Boroughs and commends him for his years of service to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; ADJOURNMENT and further directs that a copy of this citation be delivered to Robert H. Steward, Headquarters, Pennsylvania State Mr. BENNETT moved that this House do now adjourn Association of Boroughs Convention, Benjamin Franklin until Tuesday, June 6, 1972, at 1 p.m., e.d.t. Hotel, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The motion was agreed to, and (at 6:14 p.m., e.d.t.) the JOSEPH R. ZELLER House adjourned.