COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA 111rgi.alntiur afnurunl.

Session 1960. 144th of the General Assembly.

Vol. 37. HARRISBURG, PA., MONDAY, JANUARY 25, 1960. No. 2.

SENATE Serial No.100, had been approved and signed by the Gov­ ernor. MONDAY, JANUARY 25, 1960. He also presented communication in writing from His The Senate met at 3:00 o'clock p. m. Excellency, the Governor of the Commonwealth, which was The PRESIDING OFFICER (Robert D. Fleming) in the read as follows, and referred to the Committee on Execu­ Chair. tive Nominations: RECALLING THE NOMINATION OF ARTHUR E. PRAYER McINTOSH FOR APPOINTMENT AS The Chaplain, Rev. DAVID G. HIGH, Pastor of New­ JUSTICE OF THE PEACE town Methodist Church, Newtown, offered the following January 25, 1960 prayer: To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth Gracious God, Almighty Father, King of kings and of Pennsylvania: Lord of all our rulers, we thank Thee for the past week end In accordance with the power and authority vested in me of rest, refreshment and inspiration. Now help us to pur­ as Governor of the Commonwealth, I do hereby recall my sue the tasks of a new week with energy and devotion, nomination dated January 5, 1960, for the appointment of born of a love for Thee and a desire for justice in the affairs Arthur E. Mcintosh, 113 Monohan Street, Aliquippa, of men. Beaver County, as Justice of the Peace in and for the Township of Hopewell, Beaver County, to serve until the Under a tremendous weight of responsibility, these Sen­ first Monday of January 1962, vice George P. Povelitis, re­ ators labor to establish just laws in our great Common­ signed. wealth, and have as their concern the rich and the poor, I respectfully request the return to me of the official free men and prisoners, the well-fed and the hungry, the message of nomination in the premises. sane and the insane, the healthy and the diseased. Give DAVID L. LAWRENCE. them, we pray, an accompanying sensitivity to the needs that are most desperate, and keen discernment of the is­ NOMINATIONS BY THE GOVERNOR sues which are most perplexing. Imbue them with the wis­ REFERRED TO COMMITTEE dom of simplicity, which comes from the study of Thy Holy He also presented communications in writing from His Word, and bless them with the courage of integrity, which Excellency, the Governor of the Commonwealth, which brooks no hidden cowardice and speaks forthrightly for were read as follows, and referred to the Committee on legislation that is moral and just. Executive Nominations: Save us all from weak vacillation, so that with steady eye on the light of Thy leading, we may pursue our des­ ALDERMAN tiny with forthrightness and honor, finally taking our place January 25, 1960 in a Commonwealth which needs no rule except the rule of To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth Thine Eternal Love, through Jesus Christ, our Lord, Amen. of Pennsylvania: In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nomi~ JOURNAL APPROVED nate for the advice and consent of the Senate Elbert W. Lantz, 145 Walnut Street, Sunbury, Northumberland The PRESIDING OFFICER. A quorum of the Senate County, for appointment as Alderman in and for the Third being present, the Clerk will read the Journal of the pre­ Ward of the City of Sunbury, Northumberland County, to ceding session. serve until the first Monday of January 1962, vice John R. The Clerk proceeded to read the Journal of the preced­ Lehman, resigned. ing session, when, on motion of Mr. PECHAN and Mr. DAVID L. LAWRENCE. MALLERY, further reading was dispensed with, and the Journal was approved. ALDERMAN January 25, 1960 To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth ·COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE GOVERNOR of Pennsylvania: APPROVAL OF SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nomi­ nate for the advice and consent of the Senate John L. God­ The Secretary to the Governor being introduced, pre­ frey, 816 Coleman Avenue, Johnstown, Cambria County, sented communication in writing from his Excellency, the for appointment as Alderman in and for the Seventeenth Governor, advising that Senate Concurrent Resolution, Ward of the City of Johnstown, Cambria County, to serve 30 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL-SENATE. January 25, until the first Monday of January 1962, vice Orlo P. Shaver, In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nomi­ deceased. nate for the advice and consent of the Senate the following DAVID L. LAWRENCE. for appointment as members of the Cambria County Board of Assistance: MEMBERS OF THE STATE HARNESS RACING Dr. Israel Teitelbaum (Republican), 507 Diamond Boule­ COMMISSION vard, Johnstown, Cambria County, until December 31, January 25, 1960 1962, and until his successor is duly appointed and quali­ fied, vice Joseph Freeman, Johnstown, resigned. To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth Anthony Bagnato (Democrat), 936 Ferndale Avenue, of Pennsylvania: Johnstown, Cambria County, until December 31, 1961, and In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nomi­ until his successor is duly appointed and qualified, vice nate for the advice and consent of the Senate the following Charles W. Symons, Sr., Johnstown, resigned. for appointment as members of the State Harness Racing DAVID L. LAWRENCE. Commission, for a term of three years, and until their suc­ cessors shall have been appointed and qualified: L.B. Sheppard, R. D. 1, Hanover, York County. MEMBERS OF THE DAUPHIN COUNTY Edward J. Kane, 4202 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, Phila­ BOARD OF ASSISTANCE delphia County. January 25, 1960 Martin E. Cusick, Esq., Sharpsville, Mercer County. To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth DAVID L. LAWRENCE. of Pennsylvania: In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nomi­ MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF nate for the advice and consent of the Senate the following BLOSSBURG STATE HOSPITAL for appointment as members of the Dauphin County Board January 25, 1960 of Assistance: Lester Enders (Democrat), R. D. 1, Halifax, Dauphin To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth County, until December 31, 1962, and until his successor of Pennsylvania: is duly appointed and qualified, vice Mervin D. Rudisill, In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nomi­ Lykens, resigned. nate for the advice and consent of the Senate Mrs. Lauretta James M. Gustin (Republican), 405 South Second Street, Thurston, Elkland, Tioga County, for appointment as a Steelton, Dauphin County, until December 31, 1961, and member of the Board of Trustees of Blossburg State Hos­ until his successor is duly appointed and qualified, vice pital, until the third Tuesday of January 1965, and until Joseph Bazdar, Steelton, resigned. her successor is appointed and qualified, vice James W. DAVID L. LAWRENCE. Preston, Mansfield, resigned. DAVID L. LAWRENCE. MEMBER OF THE JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD OF ASSISTANCE JUDGE OF THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS January 25, 1960 January 25, 1960 To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: of Pennsylvania: In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nomi­ In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nomi­ nate for the advice and consent of the Senate Muir M. nate for the advice and consent of the Senate Spencer R. Hogan (Democrat), 108 Record Avenue, Punxsutawney, Liverant, Wyndham Hills, York, York County, for appoint­ Jefferson County, for appointment as a member of the ment as Judge of the Court of Common Pleas of the Nine­ Jefferson County Board of Assistance, until December 31, teenth Judicial District of Pennsylvania, composed of the 1962, and until his successor is duly appointed and quali­ County of York, until the first Monday of January 1962, fied, vice Mark McDevitt, Punxsutawney, resigned. to .fill the vacancy created by Act No. 718, approved De­ cember 21, 1959. DAVID L. LAWRENCE. DAVID L. LAWRENCE. MEMBER OF THE SULLIVAN COUNTY BOARD OF ASSISTANCE JUDGE OF THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS January 25, 1960 January 25, 1960 To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: of Pennsylvania: In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nomi­ In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nomi­ nate for the advice and consent of the Senate Mrs. Mary nate for the advice and consent of the Senate Henry V. O. Meehan (Republican), Dushore, Sullivan County, for Scheirer, 3121 Walbert Avenue, Allentown, Lehigh County, appointment as a member of the Sullivan County Board for appointment as Judge of the Court of Common Pleas of Assistance, until December 31, 1962, and until her suc­ of the Thirty-first Judicial District of Pennsylvania, com­ cessor is duly appointed and qualified, vice Vell C. Hol­ posed of the County of Lehigh, until the first Monday of combe, Dushore, whose term expired. January 1962, to fill the vacancy created by Act No. 775, DAVID L. LAWRENCE. approved January 5, 1960. DAVID L. LAWREN CE. JUSTICE OF THE PEACE MEMBERS OF THE CAMBRIA COUNTY January 25, 1960 BOARD OF ASSISTANCE To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: January 25, 1960 In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nomi­ To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth nate for the advice a,nd consent of the Senate Enoch W. of Pennsylvania: Smith, Water Street, Milesburg, Centre County, for reap- 1960. LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL--SENATE. 31 point,ment as Justice of the Peace in and for the Burough JUSTICE OF THE PEACE of Milesburg, Centre County, to serve w1til the first Mon­ January 25, 1960 day of January 1962. DAVID L. LAWRENCE. To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nomi­ JUSTICE OF THE PEACE nate for the advice and consent of the Senate Russell L. January 25, 1960 Scharadin, 149 Broad Street, Saint Clair, Schuylkill To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth County, for appointment as Justice of the Peace in and for of Pennsylvania: the Township of New Castle, Schuylkill County, to serve until the first Monday of January 1962, vice Michael J . In conformity with law, I have the honor he.reby to nomi­ Goetz, resigned. nate for the advice and consent of the Senate Frank R. DAVID L. LAWRENCE. Tschopp, Jr., 102 Race Street, Millersburg, Dauphin County, for appointment as Justice of the Peace in and for JUSTICE OF THE PEACE the Burough of Millersburg, Dauphin County, to serve until the first Monday of January 1962, to fill a vacancy. January 25, 1960 DAVID L . LAWRENCE. To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: JUSTICE OF THE PEACE In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nomi­ nate for the advice and consent of the Senate George H. January 25, 1960 Woodling, Star Route, Selinsgrove, Snyder County, for ap­ To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth pointment as Justice of the Peace in and for the Township of Pennsylvania: of Washington, Snyder County, to serve until the first Mon­ day of January 1962, to fill a vacancy. In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nomi­ nate for the advice and consent of the Senate Mrs. Shirley DAVID L. LAWRENCE. S. Schreffler, R. D. 1, Elizabethville, Dauphin County, for appointment as Justice of the Peace in and for the Town­ JUSTICE OF THE PEACE ship of Mifflin, Dauphin County, to serve until the first January 25, 1960 Monday of January 1962, to fill a vacancy. To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth DAVID L. LAWRENCE. of Pennsylvania: In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nomi­ oTUSTICE OF THE PEACE nate for the advice and consent of the Senate Edward Molish, Box 128, Daisytown, Washington County, for reap­ January 25, 1960 pointment as Justice of the Peace in and for the Township To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of West Pike Run, Washington County, to serve until the of Pennsylvania: first Monday of J anuary 1962. In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nomi­ DAVID L. LAWRENCE. nate for the advice and consent of the Senate Mrs. Joyce M. Young, Box 87, R. D. 1, Greenville, Mercer County, for JUSTICE OF THE PEACE appointment as Justice of the Peace in and for the Town­ ship of Otter Creek, Mercer County, t o serve until the January 25, 1960 first Monday of January 1962, to fill a vacancy. To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth DAVID L. LAWRENCE. of Pennsylvania: In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nomi­ nate for the advice and consent of the Senate Mrs. Regena JUSTICE OF THE PEACE P . Leasure, R. D. 1, Stahlstown, Westmoreland County, January 25, 1960 for appointment as Justice of the Peace in and for the To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth Township of Donegal, Westmoreland County, to serve un­ of Pennsylvania: til the first Monday of January 1962, to fill a vacancy. In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nomi­ DAVID L. LAWREN CE. nate for the advice and consent of the Senate James P. Seibert, R. D. 1, McVeytown, Mifflin County, for appoint­ JUSTICE OF THE PEACE ment as Justice of the Peace in and for the Township of January 25, 1960 Oliver, Mifflin County, to serve until the first Monday of To the Honorable, the Senate. of the Commonwealth January 1962, to fill a vacancy. of Pennsylvania: DAVID L. LAWRENCE. In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nomi­ nate for the advice and consent of the Senate Charles H. JUSTICE OF THE PEACE Buckert, Star Route, Honesdale, Wayne County, for ap­ January 25, 1960 pointment as Justice of the Peace in and for the Township of Damascus, Wayne County, to serve until the first Mon­ To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth day of January 1962, to fill a vacancy. of Pennsylvania: DAVID L . LAWRENCE. In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nomi­ nate for the advice and consent of the Senate Donald H . Travis, Route 209, Milford, Pike County, for appointment JUSTICE OF THE PEACE as Justice of the Peace in and for the Township of Ding­ January 25, 1960 man, Pike County, to serve until the first Monday of Jan­ To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth uary 1962, vice Richard W ohlberg, deceased. of Pennsylvania: DAVID L . LAWRENCE. In conformity with law, r have the honor hereby to nomi- 32 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL--SENATE. January 25, nate for the advice and consent of the Senate Frank M. whose term expired. Kelley, Main Street, Gouldsboro, Wayne County, for reap­ DAVID L. LAWRENCE. pointment as Justice of the Peace in and for the Township of Lehigh, Wayne County, to serve until the first Monday of January 1962. MEMBER OF ADVISORY COMMITTEE TO STATE DAVID L. LAWRENCE. COUNCIL OF EDUCATION January 5, 1960 REPORT FROM COMMITTEE ON To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth EXECUTIVE NOMINATIONS of Pennsylvania: Mr. BERGER, from the Committee on Executive Nomi• 'In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the advice and consent of the Senate John T. nations, reported with a favorable recommendation the West, Jr., Secretary, Pennsylvania Society of Professional following nominations, made by His Excellency, the Gov­ Engineers, 2236 North Second Street, Harrisburg, Dauphin ernor, which were laid on the table: County, for appointment as a member of the Advisory Committee to State Council of Education, until terminated. MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF CLARION STATE TEACHERS' COLLEGE DAVID L. LAWREN CE. January 5, 1960 To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth MEMBER OF THE PENNSYLVANIA BOARD OF of Pennsylvania: PAROLE In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to January 5, 1960 nominate for the advice and consent of the Senate Francis To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth Henry McCabe, Ford City, Armstrong County, for appoint­ of Pennsylvania: ment as a member of the Board of Trustees of Clarion In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to State Teachers' College, until the third Tuesday of January nominate for the advice and consent of the Senate Richard 1963, and until his successor shall have been appointed and T. S. Brown, 1717 Herr Street, Harrisburg, Dauphin qualified. County, for reappointment as a member of the Pennsylvania DAVID L. LAWREN CE . Board of Parole, for the term of four years or until his successor shall have been duly appointed and qualified. MEMBER OF THE COLUMBIA COUNTY BOARD OF DAVID L. LAWREN CE . ASSISTANCE January 5, 1960 To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth JUSTICE OF THE PEACE of Pennsylvania: January 5, 1960 In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth nominate for the advice and consent of the Senate Roy of Pennsylvania: Croop (Democrat), 1631 West Front Street, Berwick, In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to Columbia County, for appointment as a member of the nominate for the advice and consent of the Senate John H. Columbia County Board of Assistance, until December 31, Hixenheiser, R. D. 3, Myerstown, Lebanon County, for ap­ 1961, and until his successor is duly appointed and quali­ pointment as Justice of the Peace in and for the Township fied, vice Dr. C. E. Sweppenhiser, Berwick, deceased. of Jackson, Lebanon County, to serve until the first Mon­ DAVID L; LAWRENCE. day of J anU!ll'Y 1962, vice Robert R. Lengle, resigned. DAVID L. LAWREN CE . MEMBER OF THE PENNSYLVANIA FISH COMMISSION January 5, 1960 JUSTICE OF THE PEACE January 5, 1960 To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to of Pennsylvania: nominate for the advice and consent of the Senate Gerard In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nom­ J. Adams, 317 Prospect Avenue, Hawley, Wayne County, inate for the advice and consent of the Senate Charles E. for reappointment as a member of the Pennsylvania Fish Davidson, Box 255, Factoryville, Wyoming County, for Commission, until the second Tuesday of January 1968, appointment as Justice of the Peace in and for the Town­ and until his successor is appointed and qualified, to com­ ship of Clinton, Wyoming County, to serve until the first pute from January 12, 1960. Monday of J anuary 1962, to fill a vacancy. DAVID L. LAWREN CE. DAVID L. LAWRENCE.

MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF LOCK HAVEN STATE TEACHERS' COLLEGE JUSTICE OF THE PEACE J anuary 5, 1960 January 5, 1960 To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: of Pennsylvania: In conformity with law, I have the honor .hereby to In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nom­ nominate for the advice and consent of the Senate Laun C. inate for the advice and consent of the Senate Leroy E. Smith, 223 West Sixth Street, Waynesboro, Franklin Douglas, 1513 Twenty-ninth Avenue, Altoona, Blair County, for appointment as a member of the Board of County, for reappointment as Justice of the Peace in and Trustees of Lock Haven State Teachers' College, until the for the Township of Logan, Blair County, to serve until the third Tuesday of January 1963, and until his successor is ap­ first Monday of J anuary 1962. pointed and qualified, vice Harold D. Woolridge, Clearfield, DAVID L. LAWREN CE. 1960. LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL--SENATE. 33

MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF In the Senate, January 25, 1960. HARRISBURG STATE HOSPITAL Thomas Kennedy, a native Pennsylvanian, has been January 5, 1960 named the new President of the United Mine Workers. No To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth more capable successor to John L. Lewis could possibly of Pennsylvania: have been chosen to fill this important post. In conformity with Thomas Kennedy was born in the heart of the anthracite law, I have the_hono r hereby to nom­ coal inate for the advice and consent of the region at Lansford, Carbon County, Pennsylvania, on Senate the following November 2, 1887. Educated person for reappointment as a member of the Board of in the public schools of Lans­ Trustees of Harrisburg ford, he entered the coal mines in his youth and has fol­ State Hospital: lowed James D. Novinger, 125 Shell Street, coal mining all his life. At the age of 72, Thomas Progress, Harris­ Kennedy has been a burg, Dauphin County, until the third Tuesday of January union member for sixty years. His thorough knowledge of mining, gained 1961, and until his successor is appointed and qualified. through personal experience in all its phases from the most difficult labor to DAVID L. LAWREN CE . his former top policy position of union Vice President, qualifies him for his present position in every way. The PRESIDING OFFICER. At the request of the Mi­ As former Lieutenant Governor of Pennsylvania from nority Leader, the Senate will be at ease. 1935 to 1939, Thomas Kennedy also brings to office with (The Senate was at ease.) him a vast knowledge of politics and public administration; therefore, be it PERMISSION RESOLVED, That the Senate of Pennsylvania extends to TO ADDRESS SENATE Thomas Kennedy its sincere congratulations upon becom­ Mr. McMENAMIN asked and obtained unanimous con­ ing President of the United Mine Workers, and expresses sent to address the Senate. its confidence that he will hold this office with the utmost Mr. McMENAMIN. Mr. President, I would be remiss in ability and dignity; and, be it further my obligation to some of the finest people I know-namely, RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution be trans­ the Americans of Lithuanian descent-if we were to allow mitted to Thomas Kennedy, Hazleton, Pennsylvania. this month to go by without making appropriate remarks here on the fact that next February 16 will be the Fortieth PERMISSION TO ADDRESS SENATE Anniversary of the founding of the Republic of Lithuania. Mr. WEINER asked and obtained unanimous consent to I am, therefore, Mr. President, on behalf of my col­ address the Senate. leagues, Senator Murray and Senator Camie!, offering this Mr. WEINER. Mr. President, very recently, there oc­ resolution. curred in the city of Philadelphia and also in Montgomery County a rather tragic incident in which a young girl was SENATE RESOLUTIONS very brutally killed. This crime comes under the heading of CONGRATULATIONS OF THE SENATE EXTENDED TO a sex offense. Also tied in with this situation, and within a THE REPUBLIC OF LITHUANIA UPON THE period of about ninety days, there was a little boy who also FORTIETH ANNNERSARY OF ITS FOUNDING was very sadistically slain by his father. It was suggested that there was also a Messrs. McMENAMIN, MURRAY and CAMIEL offered sexual aspect to this case. Prior to that, there was a little the following resolution (Serial No. 3), girl who was killed by a youngster which was read, of about considered and adopted: sixteen years old. This was also listed as a sexual offense. A number of that type of crime have been com­ In the Senate, January 25, 1960. mitted. WHEREAS, the Republic of Lithuania was established I believe that these offenders would have been found at on Februar y 16, 1920, thereby culminating the centuries­ a very early stage of the game if the schools would have old desire of Lithuanian people for free and democratic government, and had a program similar to the one in which, when a young­ ster enters school, a birth WHEREAS, the certificate, a vaccination certifi­ Lithuanian Republic was crushed by cate Soviet armies in World War II, and and an eye examination are necessary. If a psychiatrist or a social psychiatrist, if warranted, were WHEREAS, Americans in general to check these and Pennsylvanians in youngsters, they would particular have ever recognized the right of peoples every­ find the disturbed ones or those where to decide for themselves their own form of govern­ with emotional problems. We should either set up a special ment, institution for them or, at least, be aware of the fact that THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, That the Senate of they exist before some kind of a crime takes place or before Pennsylvania does hereby observe February 16, 1960, the some kind of a tragedy takes place in not one, but two Fortieth Anniversary of the founding of the Republic of homes. Lithuania, to be Lithuanian Independence Day, as a gesture Mr. President, it is for this reason that I am offering this of respect and encouragement to the people of Lithuania resolution. who cherish the dream of re-establishing their independ­ ence and with a certain knowledge that the flame of free­ dom still burns bright in their hearts. SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE JOINT STATE GOVERNMENT CONGRATULATIONS OF THE SENATE EXTENDED COMMISSION TO STUDY THE PROBLEM OF TO THOMAS KENNEDY UPON BECOMING SEX OFFENDERS IN PENNSYLV~NIA PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED MINE WORKERS Mr. WEINER offered the following resolution (Serial Messrs. MAHADY and MURRAY offered the following No. 101), which was read and referred to the Committee resolution (Serial No. 4), which was read, considered and on Rules: adopted: In the Senate, January 25, 1960. January 25, 34 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL--SENATE.

demands im­ from the receipts from games of chance known as bingo The problem of sex offenders is one which and Commonwealth. It is absolutely conducted by nonprofit or charitable organizations mediate attention in this to equitably allocate that a study be undertaken to prevent the re­ investigate the methods necessary necessary raised between the State and local gov­ occurrence of offenses by sex maniacs similar to those the revenues thus have recently so shocked the public. ernment; and be it further which Com­ The best way of avoiding such tragedies is by prevention. RESOLVED, That the Joint State Government study of ways and means of trying to dis­ mission report to the next regular session of the General An immediate drafts cover such latent tendencies during the formative school Assembly its findings and recommendations, with years should be undertaken. Psychiatrists know that by of legislation necessary to carry the recommendations , proper examination such tendencies can be detected and, into effect. with proper treatment, these leanings can be avoided in later life; therefore be it PERMISSION TO ADDRESS SENATE (the House of Representatives concurring), RESOLVED Mr. WEINER asked and obtained unanimous consent That the Joint State Government Commission be directed of sex offenders in Pennsylvania, with to address the Senate. to study the problem natUl'e of this bill establishing a program of a preventative Mr. WEINER. Mr. President, the a view toward It deals natUI·e dUI·ing formative school years; and be it further which I am about to introduce deals with bingo. the setting That the Joint State Government Com­ with the establishment of a commission and RESOLVED, local areas to mission report to the next session of the General Assembly up of a local referendum, in order for the its findings and recommendations with drafts of legislation have an option on this matter. In that way, the local areas necessary to carry the recommendations into effect. can decide for or against this issue. It is a measure which will raise revenue, as well, for the PERMISSION TO ADDRESS SENATE Commonwealth and for the local municipalities. matter at a later elate. Mr. WEINER asked and obtained unanimous consent I will have more to say on this to address the Senate. to offer a reso­ Mr. WEINER. Mr. P resident, I would like BILL INTRODUCED AND LAID ON THE TABLE lution dealing with a problem which has existed in this CAMIEL, Commonwealth for some time. It is a practice that is more Messrs. WEINER, McCREESH, FLEMING, presented winked at, or kept in the breach rather than in the keeping. SILVERT, MURRAY, MULLIN and ROONEY I am speaking about bingo. I doubt whether there is a to the Chair SB 1. will be laid on the single fire station in the Commonwealth today which has The PRESIDING OFFICER. The bill not run a bingo game at some time or another. It is a table. means which charity organizations or organizations Te­ ceiving no State or local aid have to finance themselves. REPORT FROM COMMITTEE ON EXECUTIVE NOMINATIONS SENATE RESOLUTION Mr. BERGER, by unanimous consent, from the Com­ on Executive Nominations, reported with a favor­ DIRECTING THE JOINT STATE GOVERNMENT COM­ mittee recommendation the following nominations, made by MISSION TO STUDY THE PROBLEM OF RAISING able the Governor, which were laid on the REVENUE FROM THE RECEIPTS FROM GAMES OF His Excellency, CHANCE table: Messrs. WEINER, McCREESH, MULLIN and ROONEY MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF offered the following resolution (Serial No. 5), which was BLOSSBURG STATE HOSPITAL read and referred to the Committee on Rules: January 5, 1960 Senate, January 25, 1960. 1n the To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth Raising revenue for the financing of governmental ac­ of Pennsylvania: tivities is one of the greatest problems facing our State I have the honor hereby to prob­ In conformity with law, today. It is perhaps even a more difficult and pressing advice and consent of the Senate the and chari­ nominate for the lem for the local subdivisions. Many nonprofit persons for reappointment as members of the no fixed or guaranteed following table organizations that have Board of Tr ustees of BlossbUl'g State Hospital: the same financial problems encountered by income face until the government and often find themselves in a position of Mrs. Geneva C. Moore, Westfield, Tioga County, the her successor is recUI-ring need for supplementary moneys. One method third Tuesday of January 1961, and until have used to raise revenue is to con­ appointed and qualified. these organizations until games of chance known as bingo. Even though such Charles H. Fessler, Sr., Covington, Tioga County, duct his successor games of chance are illegal in this Commonwealth, en­ the third Tuesday of January 1961, and until forcement of prohibited games such as bingo has been in­ is appointed and qualified. spasmodic. In most cases, the games are un­ R. Earl Cotton, Galeton, Potter County, until the third frequent and is ap­ disturbed and have proven to be of great entertainment Tuesday of January 1963, and until his successor well as profitable. pointed and qualified. value as until If games of chance such as bingo were legalized, prop­ Mrs. DeSales Tingley, BlossbUl'g, Tioga County, her successor erly regulated by the State and operated by nonprofit or the third Tuesday of January 1963, and until charitable organizations, it would provide an expanding is appointed and qualified. of revenue for the State as well as increase the J . Roger Crosetto, Blossblll'g, Tioga County, until the source is legitimate means of support for the various nonprofit and third Tuesday of January 1963, and until his successor charitable organizations; therefore be it appointed and qualified. Mansfield, Tioga County, That the Joint State Government Com­ Mrs. Adeline Dartt Marvin, RESOLVED, of January 1965, and until her sue- mission be directed to study the problem of raising revenue until the third Tuesday 1960. LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL-SENATE. 35 cessor is appointed and qualified. nominate for the advice and consent of the Senate Francis Earle P. Robbins, Knoxville, Tioga County, until the Henry McCabe, Ford City, Armstrong County, for ap­ third Tuesday of January 1965, and until his successor is pointment as a member of the Board of Trustees of Clarion appointed and qualified. State Teachers' College, until the third Tuesday of Janu­ DAVID L . LAWRENCE. ary 1963, and until his successor shall have been appointed and qualified. MEMBER OF THE DELAWARE RIVER PORT DAVID L. LAWREN CE . AUTHORITY January 5, 1960 To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: MEMBER OF THE COLUMBIA COUNTY BOARD OF ASSISTANCE In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nominate for the advice and consent of the Senate John January 5, 1960 P. Crisconi, 1155 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, Phila­ To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth delphia County, for appointment as a member of The of Pennsylvania: Delaware River Port Authority, for a term of five years, In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to and until his successor is appointed and qualifies, vice nominate for the advice and consent of the Senate Roy Theodore L. Blumberg, Philadelphia, deceased. Croop (Democrat), 1631 West Front Street, Berwick, DAVID L. LAWRENCE. Columbia County, for appointment as a member of the Columbia County Board of Assistance, until December 31, MEMBER OF THE DELAWARE COUNTY 1961, and until his successor is duly appointed and quali­ BOARD OF ASSISTANCE fied, vice Dr. C. E. Sweppenhiser, Berwick , deceased. January 5, 1960 DAVID L. LAWRENCE. To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: In conformity with law, l have the honor hereby to MEMBER OF THE PENNSYLVANIA nominate for the advice and consent of the Senate Mrs. FISH COMMISSION Audrey B. Stubbs (Democrat), 250 School Lane, Spring­ field, Delaware County, for appointment as a member of January 5, 1960 the Delaware County Board of Assistance, until December To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth 31, 1962, and until her successor is duly appointed and of Pennsylvania: qualified, vice Mrs. Elizabeth M. McGlynn, Springfield, In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nom­ whose ter m expired. inate for the advice and consent of the Senate Gerard J. DAVID L. LAWREN CE . Adams, 317 Prospect Avenue, Hawley, Wayne County, for reappointment as a member of the Pennsylvania Fish Com­ EXECUTIVE NOMINATIONS mission, until the second Tuesday of January 1968, and until his successor is appointed and qualified, to compute from EXECUTIVE SESSION January 12, 1960. A motion was made by Mr. BERGER and Mr. WAG­ DAVID L. LAWRENCE. NER, That the Senate do now resolve itself into Executive Session for the purpose of considering certain nominations made by the Governor. MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF Which was agreed to. LOCK HAVEN STATE TEACHERS' COLLEGE January 5, 1960 CONSIDERATION OF EXECUTIVE NOMINATIONS To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth Mr. BERGER asked and obtained unanimous consent of Pennsylvania: for immediate consideration of the nominations made by In conformity with law, I h ave the honor hereby to nom­ His Excellency, the Governor, and reported from commit­ inate for the advice and consent of the Senate Laun C. Smith, 223 West Sixth tee at today's Session. Street, Waynesboro, Franklin County, for appointment as a member of the Board of Trustees of Lock Haven State Teachers' College, until the NOMINATIONS TAKEN FROM THE TABLE third Tuesday of January 1963, a nd until his successor is appointed and qualified, vice Harold Mr. BERGER. Mr. President, D. Woolridge, Clear­ I call from the table. for field, whose term expired. consideration the nominations reported from committee DAVID L. LAWRENCE. today. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Clerk will read the nominations. The nominations were read by the Clerk as follows: MEMBER OF ADVISORY COMMITTEE TO STATE COUNCIL OF EDUCATION MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF CLARION STATE TEACHERS' COLLEGE January 5, 1960 To the Honorable, the Senate of t he Commonwealth January 5, 1960 of Pennsylvania: To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth In conformity with law, I have the honor her eby to nom­ of Pennsylvania: inate for the advice and consent of the Senate J ohn T. West, In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to Jr., Secretary, Pennsylvania Society of Professional Engi- January 25, 36 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL-SENATE.

January neers, 2236 North Second Street, Harrisburg, Dauphin bw·g, Dauphin County, until the third Tuesday of County, for appointment as a member of the Advisory Com­ 1961, and until his successor is appointed and qualified. mittee to State Council of Education, until terminated. DAVID L. LAWRENCE. DAVID L . LAWRENCE. MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF BLOSSBURG STATE HOSPITAL MEMBER OF THE PENNSYLVANIA BOARD OF PAROLE January 5, 1960 te of the Commonwealth January 5, 1960 To the Honorable, the Sena of Pennsylvania: Senate of the Commonwealth To the Honorable, the In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nom­ of Pennsylvania: inate for the advice and consent of the Senate the following In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nom­ persons for reappointment as members of the Board of inate for the advice and consent of the Senate Richard T. Trustees of Blossburg State Hospital: Harrisbw·g, Dauphin County, S. Brown, 1717 Herr Street, Tioga County, until as a member of the Pennsylvania Board Mrs. Geneva C. Moore, Westfield, for reappointment 1961, and until her successor , for the term of four years or until his successor the third Tuesday of January of Parole and qualified. have been duly appointed and qualified. is appointed shall H. Fessler, Sr., Covington, Tioga County, until L . LAWRENCE. Charles DAVID the third Tuesday of January 1961, and until his successor is appointed and qualified. JUSTICE OF THE PEACE R. Earl Cotton, Galeton, Potter County, until the third successor is ap­ January 5, 1960 Tuesday of January 1963, and until his pointed and qualified. To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth Mrs. DeSales Tingley, Blossburg, Tioga County, until the of Pennsylvania: third Tuesday of January 1963, and until her successor is In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nom­ appointed and qualified. inate for the advice and consent of the Senate John H . Hix­ J . Roger Crosetto, Blossbw·g, Tioga County, until the enheiser, R. D. 3, Myerstown, Lebanon County, for appoint­ third Tuesday of January 1963, and until his successor is ment as Justice of the Peace in and for the Township of appointed and qualified. Jackson, Lebanon County, to serve until the first Monday Mrs. Adeline Dartt Marvin, Mansfield, Tioga County, un­ of January 1962, vice Robert R. Lengle, resigned. til the third Tuesday of January 1965, and until her suc­ DAVID L . LAWRENCE. cessor is appointed and qualified. Earle P. Robbins, Knoxville, Tioga County, until the third of January 1965, and until his successor is ap­ OF THE PEACE Tuesday JUSTICE pointed and qualified. January 5, 1960 DAVID L. LAWRENCE. Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth To the MEMBER OF THE DELAWARE RIVER of Pennsylvania: PORT AUTHORITY with law, I have the honor hereby to nom­ In conformity 5, 1960 inate for the advice and consent of the Senate Charles E. January Davidson, Box 255, Factoryville, Wyoming County, for To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth appointment as Justice of the Peace in and for the Township of Pennsylvania: of Clinton, Wyoming County, to serve until the first Mon­ In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nom­ day of January 1962, to fill a vacancy. inate for the advice and consent of the Senate John P . DAVID L. LAWREN CE. Crisconi, 1155 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, Phila­ delphia County, for appointment as a member of The Dela­ Authority, for a term of five years, and OF THE PEACE ware River Port JUSTICE until his successor is appointed and qualified, vice Theo­ January 5, 1960 dore L. Blumberg, Philadelphia, deceased. To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth DAVID L. LAWREN CE . of Pennsylvania: COUNTY BOARD OF In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nom­ MEMBER OF THE DELAWARE inate for the advice and consent of the Senate Leroy E. ASSISTANCE Douglas, 1513 Twenty-ninth Avenue, Altoona, Blair County, January 5, 1960 for reappointment as Justice of the Peace in and for the To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth Township of Logan, Blair County, to serve until the first of Pennsylvania: Monday of January 1962. with law, I have the honor hereby to DAVID L. LAWRENCE. In conformity nominate for the advice and consent of the Senate Mrs. Audrey B. Stubbs (Democrat), 250 School Lane, Spring­ of MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF field, Delaware County, for appointment as a member HARRISBURG STATE HOSPITAL the Delaware County Board of Assistance, until December 31, 1962, and until her successor is duly appointed and January 5, 1960 qualified, vice Mrs. Elizabeth M . McGlynn, Springfield, To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth whose term expired. of Pennsylvania: DAVID L . LAWRENCE. honor hereby to nom­ In conformity with law, I have the On the question, advice and consent of the Senate the following inate for the Will the Senate advise and consent to the nominations? for reappointment as a member of the Board of person nays were taken agreeably to the provi- stees of Harrisbmg State Hospital: The yeas and Tru as follows, viz: James D. Novinger, 125 Shell Sti·eet, Progress, Harris- sions of the Constitution, and were 1960. LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL-SENATE. 37

YEAS-50 cerning the subject, Pottstown Airport. I would Barr Kalman Mullin Stevenson appreciate if you would submit this to the Sen­ Berger Keller Murray Stiefel ate in Harrisburg. I do not believe we want an­ Blass Kessler Pechan Taylor other holocaust such as has been occurring re­ Camiel Kopriver, Jr. Pro pert Van Sant Chapman Kromer Ripp Wade cently in built-up areas near airports. In the Confair Lane Rooney Wagner Pottstown Airport case, this is especially true DlSilvestro Madigan Ruth Walker since in close proximity to the airport is located Donolow Mahady Sarraf Watkins Ehrgood Mallery Scott Weiner large quantities of fuel oil in storage tanks. Since Elliott McCreesh Seyler Whalley a request has been made for State funds for this Flack McGinnis Shafer Wolfe airport, I trust that you will give heed to this Harney McMenamin Silvert Fleming remonstrance. Hays Miller Presiding OfficP. r I would appreciate if you would keep me NAYS-0 advised. Thanking you for your consideration, I am Two-thirds of all the Senators having voted "aye," the Very truly yours, question was determined in the affirmative. Louis Sager Ordered, That the Governor be informed accordingly. LS/sbp Encl. EXECUTIVE SESSION RISES Mr. BERGER. Mr. President, I move that the Exec'Utive REMONSTRANCE Session do now rise. Being the owner and operator of a fuel oil busi­ Mr. WAGNER. Mr. President, I second the motion. ness with storage tanks, trucks and facilities lo­ The motion was agreed to. cated on a large tract of ground in the Borough of Pottstown, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania and in West Pottsgrove Township, adjacent PETITIONS AND REMONSTRANCES thereto, and, Mr. PROPERT. Mr. President, I present the following Having been advised that a formal request or remonstrance, and ask that it be made a matter of record application for State funds has been or will soon in today's proceedings. be made for an airport called the Pottstown Air­ port, on a stretch of ground adjacent to my fuel The PRESIDING OFFICER. Senator Propert presents oil storage tanks, trucks and facilities, mentioned the following remonstrance, and asks that it be made a hereinbefore, and, matter of record in the Legislative Journal. It will be so Realizing that in addition to the hazardous prox­ 1·ecorded. imity to inflammable matter, the said proposed WALTER F. SCHWAB airport will be almost in the center of a built up Fuel Dealer commercial, residential and industrial area, and, against Wishing to petition, inform and remonstrate POTTSTOWN AIRPORT against the grant of any State funds for said air­ REMONSTRANCE port or the favorable reception of an application LAW OFFICES for said funds, I, Walter F . Schwab, do respect­ LOUIS SAGER fully submit my objection, petition and remon­ ALAN E. BOROFF strance against the proposed grant of funds from POTTSTOWN, PENNA. the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania or any of its agencies, commissions, departments or divisions, 31 HlGH STREET to the Pottstown Airport in order to avoid certain danger to the surrounding community by virtue of the dangerous proximity to inflammable matter LAW OFFICES and to built up areas mentioned hereinbefore. LOUIS SAGER POTTSTOWN', PENNA. Respectfully submitted 31 IIlGH STREET this 30th day of November, 1959, Louis Sager Phones Office FA 3-1328 Isl Walter F. Schwab (SEAL) Alan E. Boroff Home HY 5-6500 Walter F. Schwab December 8, 1959 Secretary of the Senate ADJOURNMENT Harisburg, Pennsylvania Mr. Berger. Mr. President, I move that the Senate do Re: Remonstrance of Walter F. Schwab, now adjourn until Tuesday, January 26, 1960, at 11 :00 Pottstown, Pa. against o'clock a.m. Pottstown Airport Mr. TAYLOR. Mr. President, I second the motion. Dear Sir: The motion was agreed to. Enclosed is a remonstrance and objection con- The Senate adjourned at 4: 49 o'clock p.m.