COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA 11ltghduttut 3Jnuruul MONDAY, MARCH 13, 1967

Session of 1967 151st of the General Assembly Vol. 1, No. 16

SENATE Mr. HAWEAKER presented to the Chair SB 388, en­ titled: MONDAY, March 13, 1967. An Act amending the act of September 18, 1961 (P. L. The Senate met at 3:00 p.m., Eastern Standard Time. 1389), entitled "The General Local State Highway Route Law," adding a new route in Mifflin County. The PRESIDENT (Lieutenant Governor Raymond J. Broderick) in the Chair. Which was committed to the Committee on Highways. Mr. PIASECKI presented to the Chair SB 389, entitled: PRAYER An Act amending the act of June 24, 1937 (P. L. 2045), entitled, as amended, "The Support Law," waiving liens The Chaplain, Rev. JAMES K. SMITH, SR., Pastor of of judgment obtained by the Commonwealth or agencies the Westminster Presbyterian Church, Harrisburg, offered of the Commonwealth against certain recipients of sup­ the following prayer: port, maintenance, assistance or burial payments. Let us unite our hearts and minds in the spirit of Which was committed to the Committee on Judiciary prayer. General. Thou God of power, supreme in the universe, incline Thy ear to the voice of all Thy people gathered together He also presented to the Chair SB 390, entitled: in this historic Chamber. Make each of us aware of Thy An Act amending the act of June 24, 1937 (P. L. 2045), constant presence in our lives, regardless of our individual entitled, as amended, "The Support Law," waiving liens religious beliefs. We stand now in humble submission be­ of judgment obtained by the Commonwealth or agencies fore Thee, urgently requesting Thy blessing upon the of the Commonwealth against certain recipients of support, maintenance, assistance or burial payments. Senate of this Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. We give Thee thanks for the freedom of the democratic Which was committed to the Committee on Judiciary process and for the dedication of those whom we elect to General. represent us and enact our legislation. In particular, now, Mr. BELL presented to the Chair SB 391, entitled: we ask Thy blessing upon the officers, leadership and Membership of this Senate, as they begin another week of An Act amending the act of June 1, 1933 (P. L. 1172), work. Give to each of the Members of this Body the entitled "Borough Rural State Highway Law," adding a power of Thy wisdom and to each of us the dedication to new route in Upland Borough, Delaware County. follow their leadership. Which was committed to the Committee on Highways. Hear this our prayer, for we offer it unto Thou Who art supreme in heaven and on earth, even God our Father. He also presented to the Chair SB 392, entitled: Amen. An Act amending the act of June 22, 1931 (P. L. 594), entitled "Rural State Highway Law," adding a new route in Upper Chichester Township, Delaware County. JOURNAL APPROVED Which was committed to the Committee on Highways. The PRESIDENT. A quorum of the Senate being He also presented to the Chair SB 393, entitled: present, the Clerk will read the Journal of the preceding Session. An Act amending the act of June 22, 1931 (P. L. 594), The Clerk proceeded to read the Journal of the pre­ entitled "Rural State Highway Law," adding a new route ceding Session, when, on motion of Mr. STROUP and Mr. in Bethel Township, Delaware County. LANE, further reading was dispensed with, and the Which was committed to the Committee on Highways. Journal was approved. He also presented to the Chair SB 394, entitled: Bn..LS INTRODUCED AND REFERRED An Act amending the act of July 5, 1947 (P. L. 1217), entitled "State Public School Building Authority Act," Messrs. providing for preference to certain materials produced in DONOLOW and W. E. FLEMING presented to Pennsylvania. the Chair SB 387, entitled: Which was committed to the Committee on Education. An Act making an appropriation to the Ci.ty of Phila­ delphia to assist in defraying the costs of sponsoring an He also presented to the Chair SB 395, entitled: Arts Festival. An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P. L. 177), Which was committed to the Committee on Appropria- entitled "The Administrative Code of 1929," further pro- tions. viding for the standards or specifications of equipment and 172 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL-SENATE March 13, construction materials and construction supplies for the Monday, April 3, 1967 at a time to be fixed by the Senate, Department of Highways. unless sooner recalled by the President Pro Tempore, and when the House of Representatives adjourns this week, it Which was committed to the Committee on Highways. reconvene on Monday, April 3, 1967 at a time to be fixed by the House of Representatives, unless sooner recalled by He also presented to the Chair SB 396, entitled: the Speaker of the House of Representatives. An Act amending the act of March 31, 1949 (P. L. 372), Ordered, That the Clerk present the same to the House entitled "The General State Authority Act of one thousand of Representatives for concurrence. nine hundred forty-nine," providing for preference to cer­ tain materials produced in Pennsylvania. SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Which was committed to the Committee on State Gov­ ernment. MEMORIALIZING CONGRESS TO ESTABLISH A NEW NATIONAL CEMETERY IN THE BUSHY RUN He also presented to the Chair SB 397, entitled: BATTLEFIELD AREA An Act amending the act of April 18, 1949 (P. L. 604), entitled "State Highway and Bridge Authority Act," pro­ Mr. MAHADY offered the following resolution (Selial viding for preference to certain materials produced in No. 122), which was read and referred to the Committee Pennsy1 vania. on Military Affairs and Aeronautics: Which was committed to the Committee on Highways. In the Senate, March 13, 1967. He also presented to the Chair SB 398, entitled: Most of the National cemeteries convenient to the citi­ zens of Pennsylvania are nearing capacity and are being An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P. L. 177), en­ closed. The National Cemetery at Arlington will no longer titled "The Administrative Code of 1929," providing for be available for deceased veterans whose death is not at­ preference to certain materials produced in Pennsylvania. tributable to service in the armed forces. There is a desperate need for a National cemetery in Which was committed to the Committee on State Gov­ Pennsylvania and the vicinity of Bushy Run Battlefield ernment. Park in Westmoreland County would be ideal for this pur­ pose; therefore be it He also presented to the Chair SB 399, entitled: RESOLVED (the House of Representatives concurring), That the General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Penn­ An Act amending the act of May 2, 1945 (P. L. 382), en­ sylvania memorialize the Congress of the United States to titled "Municipality Authorities Act of 1945," providing for enact legislation necessary to establish a new National preference to certain materials produced in Pennsylvania. cemetery in the Bushy Run Battlefield area; and be it fur­ ther Which was committed to the Committee on Local Gov­ RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution be transmitt­ ernment. ed to the presiding officer of each House of the Congress of the United States and to each Senator and Representative He also presented to the Chair SB 400, entitled: from Pennsylvania in the Congress of the United States. An Act amending the act of March 6, 1956 (P. L. 1228), entitled, as amended, "Tax Act of 1963 for Education," PERMISSION TO ADDRESS SENATE excluding from the tax retail sales to and use by religious organizations of tangible personal property and services. Mr. McCREESH asked and obtained unanimous consent to address the Senate. Which was committed to the Committee on Finance. Mr. McCREESH. Mr. President, once a year, the Irish, Messrs. MAHADY, OESTERLING, LANE and WARE throughout Pennsylvania, do honor to their Patron Saint presented to the Chair SB 401, entitled: of Ireland, the venerable Saint Patrick. As you know, Saint Patrick solved many of the problems confronting Ire­ An Act amending the act of April 29, 1959 (P. L. 58), land centuries ago and, since that time ago, he has been entitled "The Vehicle Code," providing for "School Bus Stop" signs. remembered for his wisdom. Mr. President, this resolution, which I am offering today, Which was committed to the Committee on Highways. on behalf of Senator Byrne, Senator Mahady, Senator Mur­ Messrs. MAHADY and WARE presented to the Chair ray and myself, tends to remember Saint Patrick for his SB 402, entitled: remarkable wisdom. However, before offering this resolution, I would just An Act making an appropriation to the Pennsylvania like to say, after reading the Philadelphia newspapers, for Historical and Museum Commission, for the repair and the past couple of weeks, about some of the political prob­ restoration of the Plumer House, subject to certain condi­ tions. lems, perhaps we could use a little help from Saint Patrick down in Philadelphia today. Which was committed to the Committee on Appropria­ tions. SENATE RESOLUTION SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION HONORING SAINT PATRICK WEEKLY AD.JOURNMENT Messrs. McCREESH, BYRNE, MAHADY and MURRAY offered the following resolution which was read, consid­ Mr. STROUP offered the following resolution, which ered and adopted: was read, considered and adopted: In the Senate, March 13, 1967. In the Senate, March 13, 1967. "Faith and be gorra tis the. day for the wearin of the RESOLVED (the House of Representatives concurring), green." Such will be the Words of the Irish-Americans as That when the Senate adjourns this week it reconvene on they herald the dawn March 17, 1967. The air will resound 1967. LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL-SENATE 173 with Irish laughter as shamrocks are "wet." Street par­ WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION REFEREE ades and Irish melodies will remind us of the great day for the Irish of our land. And woe be to anyone who denies March 13, 1967. them their right to commemorate this National heritage. To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Probably no day of all the special days in the year means Pennsylvania: so much as the day we honor the patron saint and thereby confirm our appreciation for one of the nationalities of In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to which this country is made and the contribution they have nominate for the advice and consent of the Senate made toward making our land what it is today; therefore S. Frank Laveson, Esq., Coventry House Apartments, Mel­ be it rose Park, Montgomery County, for appointment as a RESOLVED, That the members of the Senate pause in Workmen's Compensation Referee, to serve until the third honor of Saint Patrick and that it go on record as being Tuesday of January 1971, and until his successor shall have in favor of the wearing of the green March 17th in celebra­ been appointed and qualified, vice Ernest R. White, Esq., tion of St. Patrick's Day; and be it further Elkins Park, whose term expired. RESOLVED, That we all be thankful for the contribution of the Irish to our way of life. Our country has the bene­ RAYMOND P. SHAFER. fit of all the good things the Irish and their ancestors are JUSTICE OF THE PEACE and have stood for in our land and we salute them for it. March 6, 1967. RECESS To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: Mr. STROUP. Mr. President, I request a recess of the In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to Senate until 4:45 p.m., for the purpose of holding a Repub­ nominate for the advice and consent of the Senate lican Caucus. George F. Rhawn, 814 George Street, Lilly, Cambria Coun­ ty, for appointment The PRESIDENT. Are there any objections? The Chair as Justice of the Peace in and for the Borough of Lilly, Cambria County, to serve until the first hears no objection, and declares a recess of the Senate un­ Monday of January 1968, to fill a vacancy. til 4:45 p.m., Eastern Standard Time. RAYMOND P. SHAFER. AFTER RECESS JUSTICE OF THE PEACE March 6, 1967. The PRESIDENT. The time of recess having elapsed, the Commonwealth of Senate will be in order. To the Honorable, the Senate of the Pennsylvania: In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE GOVERNOR nominate for the advice and consent of the Senate Thomas W. Pope, Hollow Road, Birchrunville, Chester APPROVAL OF SENATE BILL County, for appointment as Justice of the Peace in and for the Township of West Vincent, Chester County, to The Secretary to the Governor being introduced, pre­ serve until the first Monday of January 1968, vice Joseph sented communication in writing from His Excellency, the E. Dempsey, resigned. Governor, advising that the following Senate Bill had been RAYMOND P. SHAFER. approved and signed by the Governor: JUSTICE OF THE PEACE SB 207. March 13, 1967. To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of NOMINATIONS BY THE GOVERNOR REFERRED TO Pennsylvania: COMMITTEE In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to He also presented communications in writing from His nominate for the advice and consent of the Senate Chester B. Myers, Excellency, the Governor of the Commonwealth, which Jr., R. D. 1, Holtwood, Lancaster County, for appointment as Justice of the Peace in and for the were read as . follows, and referred to the Committee on Township of Drumore, Lancaster County, to serve until the Executive Nominations: first Monday of January 1968, vice Abner G. Musser, de­ ceased. MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF NORRISTOWN STATE HOSPITAL RAYMOND P. SHAFER. March 13, 1967. HOUSE MESSAGES To Jhe Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsy1 vania: HOUSE RESOLUTION FOR CONCURRENCE In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to The Clerk of the House of Representatives being intro­ nominate for the advice and consent of the Senate duced, presented for concurrence a House Concurrent Res­ the following for appointment as members of the Board of olution, which was read by the Clerk as follows: _Trustees of Norristown State Hospital, to serve until the third Tuesday of January 1973, and until their successors CONGRATULATING THE MOST REVEREND are appointed and qualified: JOHN FRANCIS WHEALON ON BEING INSTALLED Lee Zimmerman:, 2615 Dogwood Lane, Norristown, Mont­ AS BISHOP OF ERIE .. gomery County (Reappointment). Edward H. Dacosta, 611 Natalie .La11'e, Norristown, Mont­ In the House of Representatives, March 7, 1967. gomery County (Reappointment). . John- G. Kaufman, Esq., 323 Wenner Way, Fort Washing­ On Tuesday, March 7, 1967, John F. Whealon succeeded ton, Montgomery County, vice.Dr. Stephen J. Deichelmann, 'the retiring Archbishop, John Mark Gannon, as Bishop of Fort Washingtop, whose term. expired. Erie in the installation ceremony held in St. Peter's Ca­ thedral in Erie. He is the first new bishop in the diocese RAYMOND P. SHAFER. in forty-six years. 174 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL-SENATE March 13,

Bishop Whealon was born in Barberton, Ohio, on Janu­ CALENDAR ary 15, 1921, the son of Mary Christina (Zanders) and Dr. John Whealon, O.D. He attended St. Charles Seminary in THIRD READING CALENDAR Catonsville, Maryland, and St. Mary's Seminary for Phil­ osophy and Theology in Cleveland, Ohio, and received de­ PREFERRED APPROPRIATION BILL ON TIITRD grees from the University of Ottawa, the Pontifical Biblical READING AND FINAL PASSAGE Institute in Rome and John Carroll University. Ordained a priest on May 26, 1945, at St. John's Cathedral SB 277 (Pr. No. 285)-Read at length the third time and in Cleveland, he served as assistant pastor at St. Peter's agreed to, in Akron and at St. Dominic's in Cleveland. He also served as assistant at St. Aloysius in Cleveland. On the question, Bishop Whealon was named Very Reverend Monsignor in Shall the bill pass finally? lie Biblical Association, and founder of the Borromeo Sem­ inary in Wickliffe on the east side of Cleveland, The yeas and nays were taken agreeably tc the pro­ Bishop Wealon was named Very Reverend Monsignor in visions of the Constitution and were as follows, viz: 1955, Right Reverend Monsignor in 1959, titular Bishop in 1961 and Vicar General of Cleveland on July 10, 1961, the YEAS--49 post he held until Pope Paul VI named him Bishop of Erie; therefore be it Arlene, Fleming, W.E., Lane, Reibman, RESOLVED (the Senate concurring), That the House of Bailey, Frame, Lentz, Scanlon, Representatives welcome the Most Reverend John Francis Bell, Gaydos, Mahady, Sesler, Byrne, Green, Manbeck, Snyder, Whealon to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and con­ Cianfranl, Hawbaker, McCreesh, Stroup, gratulate him on being installed as Bishop of Erie; and be Confair, Hill, McGlinchey, Van Sant, it further Coughlin. Hobbs, McGregor, Wade, RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution be sent to Davis, Holl, Murray, Ware, Whealon, STDSSL, Dengler, Kalman, N'oszka, Weiner, The Most Reverend John Francis Devlin, Keller, Oesterling, Willard, Bishop of Erie, Pennsylvania. Donolow, Kline, Pech an, Wood, Ewing, Lamb, Piasecki, Yatron, SENATE CONCURS IN HOUSE CONCURRENT Fleming, R. D., RESOLUTION NAYS-0 Mr. STROUP asked and obtained unanimous consent for A majority of all the Senators having voted "aye," the the immediate consideration of the resolution. question was determined in the affirmative. On the question, Ordered, That the Clerk present said bill to the House of Will the Senate concur in the resolution? Representatives for concurrence.

Mr. STROUP. Mr. President, I move that the Senate do SECOND READING CALENDAR concur in the House Concurrent Resolution just read by the Clerk. BILL ON SECOND READING AMENDED Mr. SESLER. Mr. President, I second the motion. SB 42 (Pr. No. 46)-The bill was read. The motion was agreed to and the resolution was con­ curred in. On the question, Ordered, That the Clerk inform the House of Repre­ Will the Senate agree to the bill on second reading? sentatives accordingly. Mr. STROUP offered the following amendment: HOUSE BILLS FOR CONCURRENCE Amend Sec. 1, page 1, lines 7 and 8 by striking He also presented for concurrence BB 92, which was re­ out "one of whom shall be appointed by the De­ ferred to the. Committee on Education. partment of Justice and one by the corporation," and inserting: to be appointed by the Secretary of ·He also presented for concurrence BB 96 and 97, which Property and Supplies were referred to the Committee on Forests and Waters, Game and Fish. On the question, Will the Senate agree to the amendment? HOUSE CONCURS IN SENATE BILL It was agreed to. amended, was passed over He also returned to the Senate, SB 70, with the informa­ Without objection, the bill, as its order .at the request of Mr. STROUP. tion that the House has passed the same without amend­ in ments. BILL OVER IN ORDER BILL SIGNED 'SB 57"""'-Without objection, the bill was passed over in 'I'.he President (Lieuten~t Governor Raymond J. Brod­ its order at the request of Mr. LANE. e.tick) .in the. presence of the. Senate signed the following bill: BILL ON SECOND READING SB 70. SB 101 CPr. No. 105)~Read at length the second time and ' agreed ,, to, _llOUSE MESSAGE Ordered, To . be transcribed few a third reading. HOUSE CONCURS IN SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTiON BILLS OVER IN ORDER The Clerk of the House of Representatives being intro­ SB 113and175"""'-Without objection, the bills were passed duced, informed the Senate that the House has concurred over· in their ·order at the request of Mr. LANE. in resolution from the Senate, entitled: SB 179-Without objection, the bill was passed over in Weekly Adjournment. its.-.circ:ler.at the request of Mr. STROUP. 1967. LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL-SENATE 175

SB 236 and 242-Without objection, the bills were passed UNFINISHED BUSINESS over in their order at the request of Mr. LANE. BILLS INTRODUCED AND REFERRED BILL ON SECOND READING AMENDED Messrs. McGREGOR, R. D. FLEMING, LANE, W. E. SB 245 (Pr. No. 361)-The bill was read. FLEMING and FRAME presented to the Chair SB 403, en­ titled: On the question, iti Will the Senate agree to the bill on second reading? An A-:t amending the act of May 2, 1945 (P. L. 382), entitled "Municipality Authorities Act of 1945," requiring Mr. STROUP offered the following amendments: membership on boards of Authorities by certain munici­ palities. Amend Sec. 1 (Section 609), page 2, line 5, by striking out "SECTION 608 OF" Which was committed to the Committee on Local Gov­ Amend Sec. 1 (Section 610), page 2, lines 14 and ernment. 15, by striking out "which are not appropriated by the General Assembly" Messrs. WARE, STROUP, DONOLOW and KELLER pre­ Amend Sec. 1 (Section 610), page 2, line 23, by sented to the Chair SB 404, entitled: striking out "Budget Secretary" and inserting: Governor's Office An Act amending the act of January 21, 1966 (Act No. 524), entitled "An act amending the act of March 31, 1949 On the question, (P. L. 372), entitled 'An act to promote the welfare of the Will the Senate agree to the amendments? people of the Commonwealth; creating The General State They were agreed to. Authority ....'," changing the location of a New Youth Without objection, the bill, as amended, was passed Development Center from Philadelphia to Southeastern over in its order at the request of Mr. STROUP. Pennsylvania. Which was committed to the Committee on State Gov­ BILLS OVER IN ORDER ernment. SB 251-Without objection, the bill was passed over in Messrs. FRAME, HAWEAKER and WILLARD presented its order at the request of Mr. LANE. to the Chair SB 405, entitled: SB 332 and 333-Without objection, the bills were passed over in their order at the request of Mr. STROUP. An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P. L. 30), entitled "Public School Code of 1949," clarifying pro­ SENATE RESOLUTION, SERIAL NO. 9 CALLED UP visions of law relating to incompatible offices. Mr. STROUP, without objection, called up from page Which was committed to the Committee on Education. 3 of the Calendar, Senate Resolution, Serial No. 9, entitled: Messrs. BELL, PECHAN and LANE presented to the Congratulating the Inter-State Milk Producers' Coopera- Chair SB 406, entitled: tive on its Fiftieth Anniversary. An Act amending the act of April 12, 1951 (P. L. 90), On the question, entitled "Liquor Code," exempting certain units of national Will the Senate adopt the resolution? veterans' organizations and the home associations thereof from the licensing quota. SENATE RESOLUTION, SERIAL NO. 9, ADOPTED Which was committed to the Committee on Judiciary Mr. STROUP. Mr. President, I move that the Senate General. do adopt Senate Resolution, Serial No. 9. Mr. LANE. Mr. President, I second the motion. Messrs. BELL, HAWBAKER, FRAME, EWING, WARE The motion was agreed to and the resolution was and SNYDER presented to the Chair SB 407, entitled: adopted. An Act creating the Crimes and Public Safety Commis­ sion, providing for its membership and its powers and SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION, SERIAL NO. 116 duties with regard to law enforcement, law enforcement CALLED UP agencies and highway safety, providing for employes and expenses of the commission, providing for hearings, taking Mr. STROUP, without objection, called up from page 3 testimony and issuance of subpoenas, imposing duties on of the Calendar, Senate Concurrent Resolution, Serial No. agencies of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and its 116, entitled: political subdivisions, and making an appropriation. Joint Committee to study report of President's Commis­ Which was committed to the Committee on Judiciary sion on Law Enforcement and Administration of Justice. General. - On 'the question, Messrs. YATRON, MAHADY and HOBBS presented to Will the Senate adopt the resolution? the Chair SB 408, entitled: SENATE ONC NT RESOLUT ON SERIAL NO 116 An Act amending the act of June 23, 1931 (P. L. 932), - . C URRE I • · • ' entitled "The Third Class City Code," further providing - ADOPTED for certain powers and duties of the city controller. Mr. STROUP. Mr. President, I move that the Senate Which was committed to the Committee on Local Gov­ do adopt Senate Concurrent Resolution, Serial No. 116. ernment. Mr. LANE. Mr. President, I second the motion. - ·The motion was agreed to and the resolution was PERMISSION TO ADDRESS SENATE adopted. Ordered, That the Clerk present the same to the House Mr. VAN SANT asked and obtained unanimous con­ of Representatives for concurrence. sent to address the Senate. 176 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL-SENATE March 13,

Mr. VAN SANT. Mr. President, I am about to intro­ Historical and Museum Commission for the purpose of im­ duce a series of bills, the third of which is the Industrial provements and maintenance of the Gwynedd Post Office Development Authority Act of 1967, which, of course, will Building. go far toward increasing our industrial development pro­ Which was committed to the Committee on Appropria­ gram in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and put us tions. on an equal footing with thirty-odd other States of the fifty States of the United States in securing further busi­ Messrs. LANE, SESLER, MAHADY and FRAME pre­ ness, further employment and further progress for Penn­ sented to the Chair SB 414, entitled: sylvania. An Act amending the act of May 23, 1945 (P. L. 903), entitled "An act authorizing cities of the third class to BILLS INTRODUCED AND REFERRED establish an optional retirement system for officers and employes independently of any pension system or systems Mr. VAN SANT presented to the Chair SB 409, entitled: existing in such cities," extending credit for certain mili­ tary service in the armed forces of the United States. An Act amending the act of April 29, 1959 (P. L. 58), entitled "The Vehicle Code," requiring certain slow mov­ Which was committed to the Committee on Local Gov­ ing vehicles to activate hazard lights or rear directional ernment. signals and providing penal ties. They also presented to the Chair SB 415, entitled: Which was committed to the Committee on Highways. An Act amending the act of June 23, 1931 (P. L. 932), Messrs. VAN SANT and HOBBS presented to the Chair entitled "The Third Class City Code," extending credit for SB 410, entitled: certain military service in the armed forces of the United States. An Act making an appropriation to the Department of Which was committed to the Committee on Local Gov­ Forests and Waters to make a study and survey of the Lehigh River and Canal for the use thereof for recrea­ ernment. tional and park beautification PUrPOSes. Which was committed to the Committee on Appropria­ SENATE RESOLUTIONS tions. CONGRATULATING THE PHILADELPHIA POLICE Messrs. VAN SANT, WARE, LENTZ, R. D. FLEMING DEPARTMENT FOR THEIR EFFORTS IN and MURRAY presented to the Chair SB 411, entitled: FIGHTING CRIME An Act providing for the incorporation as public instru­ Messrs. McCREESH and BYRNE offered the following mentalities of the Commonwealth and as bodies corporate resolution which was read, considered and adopted: and politic of industrial development authorities for mu­ nicipalities, counties and townships; prescribing the rights, In the Senate, March 13, 1967. powers and duties of such authorities hereafter incorpor­ ated; authorizing such authorities to acquire, by gift or Generally speaking the number of crimes committed purchase, to construct, improve and maintain industrial daily has been on the increase throughout the United development projects, and to borrow money and issue States. Millions of people are aware of this and action is bonds therefor; providing for the payment of such bonds now being taken to reduce our crime rate. Only recently and giving security therefor, and prescribing the rights of the President of the United States urged Congress to enact the holders of such bonds; authorizing the lease or sale of legislation which he felt would aid in combating the evil. industrial development projects to industrial, manufactur­ We here in Pennsylvania should be proud of our largest ing or research and development enterprises; authorizing city and its fine police department, because in Philadelphia any county, municipality or township to transfer or con­ the number of major crimes reported in 1966 showed a vey to such authorities, with or without consideration, any drop of six point four per cent under those in 1965. These facilities or property available for industrial develonment figures show that the Philadelphia "men in blue" are doing projects; exempting the property and securities of such an excellent job; therefore be it authorities from taxation; authorizing such authorities to RESOLVED, That the Senate of the Commonwealth of enter into contracts with and to accept grants from the Pennsylvania takes this opportunity to congratulate the Federal Government or any agency thereof; and providing Philadelphia Police Department for the outstanding job for approval by the Secretary of Commerce of the pro­ they are doing in fighting crime; and be it further ceedings relating. to industrial development projects of R.ESOLVED, That a copv of this resolution be forwarded such authorities. to Police Commissioner Edward J. Bell. Which was committed to the Committee on State Gov- ernment. REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR TO DECLARE APRIL 20 THROUGH APRIL 26 AS "TURN SIGNAL WEEK" Messrs. WARE, W. E. FLEMING, SNYDER, KELLER, Mr. PIASECKI offered the following resolutio.n which YATRON and· OESTERLING presented to the Chair SB was read, considered and adopted: 412, entitled: In the Senate, March 13, 1967. A Joint Resolution proposing an amendment to article nine, section one of the Constitution of the Commonwealth Highway safety is a matter of. utmost importance to the of Pennsylvania, granting powers to the General Assembly citizens and residents of Pennsylvania. The appalling relating to the taxation of land used for agricultural pur- total of lives lost. and. property damaged on. the highways poses. · · · · serve as a constant reminder of needless waste which could be remedied by proper care and use of safety pre- Which was committed to the Committee on Constitu­ cautions. . . . · · · tional Changes and .Federal Relations. The use of turn signals on n;iotor vehicles is a simple inethod of using a safety precaution which will be of great Mr.. HOLL presented to the Chair SB 413, entitled: public benefit; therefore be it . RESOLVED, That the Senate of Pennsylvania hereby re­ An Act mald~g an appropriation to the Pennsylvania ' quests the Honorable Raymond P. Shafer, Governor of 1967. LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL-SENATE 177

Pennsylvania, to declare April 20 through April 26 as Turn EASTERN STANDARD Signal Week; and be it further TIME COMMITTEE ROOM RESOLVED, That the Governor be urged to instruct all police officers to be particularly alert to the ~nforcement 9:45 A.M. JUDICIARY Majority Caucus of this law during this week, and to urge all citizens to be particularly attentive to its obedience, to the end that its GENERAL Room value may be demonstrated to the Nation; and be it fur­ ther 10:00 A.M. EDUCATION 184 RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution be trans­ mitted to the Honorable Raymond P. Shafer, Governor 11:00 A.M. LOCAL GOVERNMENT 184 of Pennsylvania. 11:45 A.M. STATE GOVERNMENT 302

ANNOUNCEMENTS BY THE SECRETARY ADJOURNMENT The following announcements were read by the Sec­ Mr. STROUP. Mr. President, I move that the Senate retary of the Senate: do now adjourn until Tuesday, March 14, 1967, at 1:30 p.m., Eastern Standard Time. SENATE OF PENNSYLVANIA Mr. LANE. Mr. President, I second the motion. COMMITTEE MEETINGS The motion was agreed to. The Senate adjourned at 5:37 p.m., Eastern Standard TUESDAY, MARCH 14, 1967 Time.