COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA i£rgislntinr 3Jnurun1.

Session 1960. 144th of the General Assembly.

Vol. 37. HARRISBURG, PA., TUESDAY, JANUARY 26, 1960. No. 3.

SENATE RECESS request a fifteen minute TUESDAY, JANUARY 26, 1960 Mr. BERGER. Mr. President, I recess of the Senate for the purpose of holding a Repub­ The Senate met at 11:00 o'clock -a. m. lican Caucus. The PRESIDENT pro tempore (M. Harvey Taylor) in The PRESIDING OFFICER. Are there any objections? the Chair . The Chair hears no objection, and declares a fifteen minute recess of the Senate. PRAYER AFTER RECESS The Chaplain, Rev. DAVID G. HIGH, Pastor of New­ (William Z. Scott) in the town Methodist Church, Newtown, offered the following The PRESIDING OFFICER prayer: Chair. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The time of recess having Eternal God, our Creator and Redeemer, we sense Thy elapsed, the Senate will be in order. commanding presence in our midst at the beginning of a new day. Grant that our vision of Thee may not grow dim as the day wears on, but that in every new conversation COMMUNICATION FROM THE GOVERNOR we may yet behold Thee, the Unseen Presence. Remind us REPORTED FROM COMMITTEE ON by the insistence of Thy Spirit of our duty to foster truth EXECUTIVE NOMINATIONS rather than falsehood, righteousness rather than expedi­ Mr. FLEMING. Mr. President, I report at this time, from ency, and reconciling love rather than selfish pride. the Committee on Executive Nominations, a communica­ Enable the leaders of our Nation and of this Common­ tion from His Excellency, the Governor of the Common­ wealth to puTsue the end of the greatest good for the great­ wealth, recalling the nomination of Arthur E. Mcintosh est number, preserving all the while the inalienable rights for appointment as Justice of the Peace. of every individual. Hold before them the inspiring ex ­ The Clerk read the communication as follows: ample of our forefathers, whose very lives, fortunes and sacred honor were at stake in the grand cause of liberty. ARTHUR E. them with respect for human dignity that no RECALLING THE NOMINATION OF So imbue APPOINTMENT AS ights shall seem too little McINTOSH FOR cause involving essential human r JUSTICE OF THE PEACE or mean for their support. Bless these Senators, we pray, in their own homes among January 25, 1960 their loved ones, that the sacrifice of time and energy To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth which they give in public service may not hinder that of Pennsylvania: growth in family affection and loyalty which is the prepara­ In accor dance with the power and authority vested in me tion for life with Thee in our home a bove. Through our as Governor of the Commonwealth, I do hereby rncall my Lord Christ we ask this, Amen. nomination dated January 5, 1960, for the appointment of The PRESIDENT pro tempore. At this time, the Chair Arthur E. Mcintosh, 113 Monohan Street, Aliquippa, tice of the P eace in and for the invites the gentleman from Allegheny, Mr. Fleming, to the Beaver County, as Jus Township of Hopewell, Beaver County, to serve until the rostrum to preside. first Monday of January 1962, vice George P . Povelitis, re­ The PRESIDING OFFICER (Robert D. Fleming) in the signed. Chair. I respectfully r equest the return to me of the official message of nomination in the premises. JOURNAL APPROVED DAVID L. LAWRENCE The PRESIDING OFFICER. A quorum of the Senate NOMINATION BY THE GOVERNOR REPORTED being present, the Clerk will read the Journal of the pre­ FROM COMMITTEE ceding session. The Clerk proceeded to read the Journal of the preced­ Mr. FLEMING. Mr. President, I further report from the ing session, when, on motion of Mr. BERGER and Mr. Committee on Executive Nominations the nomination of STEVENSON, further reading was dispensed with, and Arthur E. Mcintosh and ask that it be read by the Clerk. the Journal was approved. The Clerk read the nomination as follows: 44 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL--SENATE. January 26,

JUSTICE OF THE PEACE MEMBERS OF THE VALLEY FORGE PARK COMMISSION January 5, 1960 To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth January 5, 1960 of Pennsylvania: To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nom­ of Pennsylvania: inate for the advice and consent of the Senate Arthur E. In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nom­ Mcintosh, 113 Monohan Street, Aliquippa, Beaver County, inate for the advice and consent of the Senate the following for appointment as Justice of the Peace in and for the persons for reappointment as members of the Valley Forge Township of Hopewell, Beaver County, to serve until the Park Commission, until the third Tuesday of January 1963, first Monday of January 1962, vice George P . Povelitis, and until their successors shall have been appointed and resigned. qualified: DAVID L . LAWRENCE Augustine S. Janeway, County Line and Spring Mill Roads, Villanova, Delaware County. Walter F . Moses, 5028 Marvine Road, Drexel Hill, Dela­ NOMINATION RETURNED TO THE GOVERNOR ware County. Mr. FLEMING. Mr. President, I move that the nomina­ DAVID L. LAWREN CE tion just read by the Clerk be returned to His Excellency, MEMBER the Governor OF THE LAWREN CE COUNTY of the Commonwealth. BOARD OF ASSISTANCE Mr. BERGER. Mr. President, I second the motion. The motion was agreed to. January 5, 1960 The PRESIDING OFFICER. The nomination will be re­ To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth turned to the Governor. of Pennsylvania: In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nom­ inate for the advice and consent of the Senate Curtis E. REPORT FROM COMMITTEE ON EXECUTIVE Neff (Democrat), 521 Haig Street, Ellwood City, Lawrence NOMINATIONS County, for reappointment as a member of the Lawrence County Board of Assistance, until December Mr. FLEMING, from the Committee on Executive Nomi­ 31, 1962, and until his successor is duly appointed and qualified. nations, also reported with a favorable recommendation the following nominations, made by His Excellency, the DAVID L. LAWRENCE Governor, which were laid on the table: MEMBER OF THE VENANGO COUNTY BOARD OF ASSISTANCE MEMBERS OF THE STATE HARNESS RACING COMMISSION January 5, 1960 To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth January 25, 1960 of Pennsylvania: To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nom­ of Pennsylvania: inate for the advice and consent of the Senate Ronald In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nom­ Edward Welton (Democrat), 227 Front Street, Franklin, inate for the advice and consent of the Senate the following Venango County, for appointment as a member of the for appointment as members of the State Harness Racing Venango County Board of Assistance, until December 31, Commission, for a term of three years, and until their suc­ 1961, and until his successor is duly appointed and quali­ cessors shall have been appointed and qualified: fied, vice Rev. F . J. Kaltenbach, Oil City, whose term ex­ L. B. Sheppard, R. D. 1, Hanover, York County. pired. Edward J . Kane, 4202 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, Phila­ DAVID L. LAWRENCE delphia County. Martin E. Cusick, Esq., Sharpsville, Mercer County. JUSTICE OF THE PEACE DAVID L . LAWRENCE January 5, 1960 To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth MEMBERS OF THE STATE BOARD OF MOTION of Pennsylvania: PICTURE CONTROL In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nom­ inate for the advice and consent of the Senate George J. January 5, 1960 Kosmac, Dunlo, Cambria County, for appointment as Jus­ To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth tice of the Peace in and for the Township of Adams, Cam­ of Pennsylvania: bria County, to serve until the first Monday of January In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nom­ 1962, vice Carl Ambroe, resigned. inate for the advice and consent of the Senate the following DAVID L. LAWRENCE for appointment as members of the State Board of Motion Picture Control, for the term of four years, and until their JUSTICE OF THE PEACE successors shall have been appointed and qualified. P eter T. Dana, 5400 Hobart Street, Pittsburgh, Alle­ January 5, 1960 gheny County. To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth Ira C. Sassaman, 333 West High Street, Hummelstown, of Pennsylvania: Dauphin County. In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nom­ Mrs. Mae M. Bergin, 3316 Ainslie Street, Philadelphia inate for the advice and consent of the Senate Clarence W. 29, Philadelphia County. Scheuren, Jr., 130 West Third Avenue, Collegeville, Mont­ DAVID L. LAWRENCE gomery County, for reappointment as Justice of the Peace 1960. LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL--SENATE. 45 in and for the Borough of Collegeville, Montgomery MEMBERS OF THE DAUPHIN COUNTY County, to serve until the first Monday of January 1962. BOARD OF ASSISTANCE DAVID L. LAWRENCE January 25, 1960 To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: ALDERMAN In conforn1ity with law, I have the honor h ereby to nom­ of the Senate the following January 25, 1960 inate for the advice and consent for appointment as members of the Dauphin County Board To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Assistance: of Pennsylvania: Lester Enders (Democrat), R. D. 1, Halifax, Dauphin In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nom­ County, until December 31, 1962, and until his successor inate for the advice and consent of the Senate John L. is duly appointed and qualified, vice Mervin D. Rudisill, Godfrey, 816 Coleman Avenue, Johnstown, Cambria Lykens, resigned. County, for appointment as Alderman in and for the Sev­ James M. Gustin (Republican), 405 South Second Street, enteenth Ward of the City of Johnstown, Cambria County, Steelton, Dauphin County, until December 31, 1961, and to serve until the first Monday of January 1962, vice Orlo until his successor is duly appointed and qualified, vice P. Shaver, deceased. Joseph Bazdar, Steelton, resigned. DAVID L . LAWRENCE DAVID L. LAWREN CE

MEMBERS OF THE CAMBRIA COUNTY BOARD OF ASSISTANCE MEMBER OF THE SULLIVAN COUNTY January 25, 1960 BOARD OF ASSISTANCE To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth January 25, 1960 of P ennsylvania: To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nom­ of Pennsylvania: inate for the advice and consent of the Senate the following with law, I have the honor hereby to nom­ a County Board In conformity for appointment as members of the Cambri inate for the advice and consent of the Senate Mrs. Mary of Assistance: 0. Meehan (Republican), Dushore, Sullivan County, for Dr. Israel Teitelbaum (Republican), 507 Diamond Boule­ of the Sullivan County Board of 31, appointment as a member vard, Johnstown, Cambria County, until December until December 31, 1962, and until her successor appointed and quali­ Assistance, 1962, and until his successor is duly is duly appointed and qualified, vice Vell C. Holcombe, fied, vice Joseph Freeman, Johnstown, resigned. expired. Avenue, Dushore, whose term Anthony Bagnato (Democrat), 936 Ferndale DAVID L. LAWRENCE Johnstown, Cambria County, until December 31, 1961, and until his successor is duly appointed and qualified, vice Charles W. Symons, Sr., Johnstown, r esigned. DAVID L. LAWRENCE MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF BLOSSBURG STATE HOSPITAL JUSTICE OF THE PEACE J anuary 25, 1960 the Senate of the Commonwealth 25, 1960 To the Honorable, January of Pennsylvania: To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth In conformity with law, I h ave the honor hereby to nom­ of Pennsylvania: inate for the advice an d consent of the Senate Mrs. Laur­ In con£01·mity with law, I have the honor hereby to nom­ etta Thurston, Elkland, Tioga County, for appointment as inate for the advice and consent of the Senate Frank R. a member of the Board of Trustees of Blossburg State Hos­ Tschopp, Jr., 102 Race Street, Millersburg, Dauphin pital, until the third Tuesday of January 1965, and until County, for appointment as Justice of the P eace in and for her successor is appointed and qualified, vice J ames W. the Borough of Millersburg, Dauphin County, to serve until Preston, Mansfield, resigned. the first Monday of January 1962, to fill a vacancy. DAVID L. LAWRENCE DAVID L. LAWREN CE

JUSTICE OF THE PEACE JUSTICE OF THE PEACE January 25, 1960 J anuary 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 nom­ In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nom­ inate for the advice and consent of the Senate·Mrs. Shirley inate for the advice and consept of the Senate James P. S. Schreffler, R. D. 1, Elizabethville, Dauphin County, for Seibert, R.D. 1, McVeytown, Mifflin County, for appoint­ appointment as Justice of the Peace in and for the Town­ ment as Justice of the Peace in and for the Township of ship of Mifflin, Dauphin County, to serve until the first Oliver , Mifflin County, to serve until the first Monday of Monday of January 1962, to fill a vacancy. January 1962 to fill a vacancy. DAVID L. LAWRENCE DAVID L. LAWRENCE 46 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL--SENATE. January 26,

JUSTICE OF THE PEACE exact revenue. It may increase or decrease the revenue January 25, 1960 derived from any source, eliminate any source of reve­ nue, or provide for a new source of revenue. To It may the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth contain such provisions of a regulatory character, or of Pennsylvania: provisions making changes in existing law, which are In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nom­ incidental to its primary purpose. inate for the advice and consent of the Senate Donald H. A bill is a bill making an appropriation when its pri­ Travis, Route 209, Milford, Pike County, for appointment mary and specific purpose is to make expenditure of as Justice of the P eace in and for the Township of Ding­ money from the State Treasury, and which contains man, Pike County, to serve until the first Monday of Jan­ no provisions of law other than those which may be uary 1962, vice Richard W ohlberg, deceased. lawfully imposed as conditions upon which such money DAVID L. LAWREN CE may be expended. Bills introduced during a regular session convening in JUSTICE OF THE PEACE an even-numbered year shall be numbered consecu­ tively and those which are bills raising revenue or bills January 25, 1960 making appropriations shall be referred by the P resi­ dent to To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth the Committee on Legislation immediately of Pennsylvania: upon introduction or not later than the succeeding legislative day. If in In the opinion of the Committee on conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nom­ Legislation the bill inate for the is in accordance with the above advice and consent of the Senate Frank M. definitions, it shall within three legislative Kelley, Main Street, Gouldsboro, days, report Wayne County, for reap­ the bill to the floor for re-reference by the President to pointment as Justice of the Peace in and for the Township the appropriate Committee, of Lehigh at which time it shall be , Wayne County, to serve until the first Monday printed. Any bill not reported of January 1962. within three legislative days shall be deemed not to be in accordance with this DAVID L. LAWRENCE rule. Any bill may be referred to an appropriate Com­ mittee upon a motion made and carried by a majority JUSTICE OF THE PEACE of the Senators elected to the Senate. January 25, 1960 This r ule shall be deemed to abrogate all other r ules of the Senate to the extent that such other r ules are To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth inconsistent herewith. of Pennsylvania: In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nom­ INTERROGATION inate for the advice and consent of the Senate Charles H. Buckert, Star Route, Honesdale, Wayne County, for ap­ Mr. MAHADY. Mr. P tesident, I desire to interrogate the pointment as Justice of the Peace in and for the Township gentleman from Potter, Senator Berger, in connection with of Damascus, Wayne County, to serve until the first Mon­ the resolution which was just read and refened. day of January 1962, to fill a vacancy. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Will the gentleman from DAVID L. LAWRENCE Potter, Mr. Berger , permit himself to be interrogated? Mr. BERGER. I will, Mr. President. SENATE RESOLUTION Mr. MAHADY. Mr. President, line 10, of the first com­ AMENDING SENATE RULES plete paragraph on page 2, reads: "Any bill not reported within three legislative days shall Mr. BERGER offered the following resolution (Serial No. be deemed not to b e in accordance with this rule." 6), which was read and referred to the Committee on I am interested in an interpretation of that sentence, par­ Rules: ticularly in reference to the sentence which comes after it. In other words, In the Senate, January 26, 1960. would a discharge resolution apply in that specific instance, whe.re it was not re.ported back in three RESOLVED, That Senate Rule 23 be amended by adding days? the following paragraph: Mr. BERGER. Mr. President, the r ule clearly The President P r o Tempore shall, states, I during the regular believe, that if a bill is not reported session convening in even-numbered years, appoint within three legislative a days and, therefore, Committee on Legislation consisting of two Senators is not in accordance with the rule, that from the majority party and two Senators from the the Senate may, by majority action, move that the bill be minority party. The President Pro Tempore shall be returned to the floor and be referred by the President of ex-officio a member of the Committee on Legislation the Senate. If, however, a bill is not reported by this com­ and shall not be included in the number of committee mittee back to the floor for reference to the appropriate members herein provided. committee, then the bill will be deemed to have lodged in and be it further the committee and to not be in accordance with this rule RESOLVED, That the following new r ule be inserted and will not be printed. after Rule 31: Mr. MAHADY. Would a discharge resolution be appli­ Rule 31.1 cable to that? In other words, would the next sentence then All bills introduced during a regular session convening apply? in an even-numbered year shall be either bills raising revenue or bills making appropriations. Mr. BERGER. Mr. President, I would say that the action A bill is a bill raising revenue when its primary pur­ would be by motion of the Senate rather than by discharge pose is to produce income to the State Treasury for use resolution, although the motion might be in writing. by the State, through taxation, license fees, regulatory Mr. MAHADY. I am sorry, I did not hear you. fees, special assessments, rentals, royalties or from any Mr. BERGER. I would say that the action contemplated other source through which the State may lawfully by this rule would be upon motion made and carried by a 1960. LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL--SENATE. 47 majority rather than by discharge resolution. However, I Ira C. Sassaman, 333 West High Street, Hummelstown, see no reason why the motion might not be in writing and Dauphin County. M. Bergin, 3316 Ainslie Street, Philadelphia would be equivalent. Mrs. Mae writing? 29, Philadelphia County. Mr. MAHADY. The motion must be in DAVID L. LAWRENCE Mr. BERGER. No, no. I say it might be in writing and would have the equivalent effect of a resolution adopted by a majority vote of the Senate. MEMBERS OF THE VALLEY FORGE Mr. MAHADY. I thank the Majority Leader. I wanted PARK COMMISSION this as a matter of record only. I agree with him. January 5, 1960 To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth EXECUTIVE NOMINATIONS of Pennsylvania: EXECUTIVE SESSION In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nom­ inate for the advice and consent of the Senate the following A motion was made by Mr. FLEMING and Mr. WAT­ persons for reappointment as members of the Valley Forge KINS, Park Commission, until the third Tuesday of January 1963, That the Senate do now resolve itself into Executive and until their successors shall have been appointed and Session for the purpose of considering certain nominations qualified: and Spring Mill made by the Governor. Augustine S. Janeway, County Line Delaware County. agreed to. Roads, Villanova, Which was Walter F. Moses, 5028 Marvine Road, Drexel Hill, Dela­ ware County. CONSIDERATION OF EXECUTIVE NOMINATIONS DAVID L. LAWRENCE Mr. FLEMING asked and obtained unanimous consent for immediate consideration of the nominations made by MEMBER OF THE LAWRENCE COUNTY His Excellency, the Governor, and reported from commit­ BOARD OF ASSISTANCE tee at today's Session. January 5, 1960 NOMINATIONS TAKEN FROM THE TABLE To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: Mr. FLEMING. Mr. President, I call from the table for In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nom­ consideration the nominations reported from committee inate for the advice and consent of the Senate Curtis E. today. Neff (Democrat), 521 Haig Street, Ellwood City, Lawrence The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Clerk will read the County, for reappointment as a member of the Lawrence 31, 1962, and nominations. County Board of Assistance, until December his successor is duly appointed and qualified. The nominations were read by the Clerk as follows: until DAVID L. LAWRENCE MEMBERS OF THE STATE HARNESS RACING COMMISSION MEMBER OF THE VENANGO COUNTY January 25, 1960 BOARD OF ASSISTANCE To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth January 5, 1960 of Pennsylvania: To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth 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 for appointment as members of the State Harness Racing the advice and consent of the Senate Ronald their suc­ inate for Commission, for a tenn of three years, and until Edwru·d Welton (Democrat), 227 Front Street, Franklin, cessors shall have been appointed and qualified: Venango County, for appointment as a member of the L. B. Sheppard, R. D. 1, Hanover, York County. Venango County Board of Assistance, until December 31, Edward J . Kane, 4202 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, Phila­ 1961, and until his successor is duly appointed and quali­ delphia County. fied, vice Rev. F . J . Kaltenbach, Oil City, whose term e x­ Martin E. Cusick, Esq., Sharpsville, Mercer County. pired. DAVID L. LAWRENCE DAVID L . LAWRENCE

MEMBERS OF THE STATE BOARD OF MOTION PICTURE CONTROL JUSTICE OF THE PEACE January 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: with law, I have the honor hereby to nom­ In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nom­ In conformity George J. inate for the advice and consent of the Senate the following inate for the advice and consent of the Senate members of the State Board of Motion Kosmac, Dunlo, Cambria County, for appointment as Jus­ for appointment as Cam­ Picture Control, for the term of four years, and until their tice of the Peace in and for the Township of Adams, successors shall have been appointed and qualified. bria County, to serve until the first Monday of January P eter T. Dana, 5400 Hobart Street, Pittsburgh Alle­ 1962, vice Carl Ambroe, resigned. gheny County. DAVID L. LAWRENCE 48 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL-SENATE. January 26,

JUSTICE OF THE PEACE ship of Mifflin, Dauphin County, to serve until the first Monday of January 1962, to fill a vacancy. January 5, 1960 DAVID L. LAWREN CE To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nom­ MEMBERS OF THE DAUPHIN COUNTY inate for the advice and consent of the Senate Clarence W. BOARD OF ASSISTANCE Scheuren, J r., 130 West Third Avenue, Collegeville, Mont­ gomery County, for reappointment as Justice of the Peace January 25, 1960 in and for the Borough of Collegeville, Montgomery To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth County, to serve until the first Monday of January 1962. of Pennsylvania: DAVID L. LAWRENCE In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nom­ inate for the advice and consent of the Senate the following ALDERMAN for appointment as members of the Dauphin County Board of Assistance: January 25, 1960 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 nom­ Lykens, resigned. inate for the advice and consent of the Senate John L. James M. Gustin (Republican), 405 South Second Street, Godfrey, 816 Coleman Avenue, Johnstown, Can1bria Steelton, Dauphin County, until December 31, 1961, and County, for appointment as Alderman in and for the Sev­ until his successor is duly appointed and qualified, vice enteenth Ward of the City of Johnstown, Cambria County, Joseph Bazdar, Steelton, resigned. to serve until the first Monday of January 1962, vice Orlo DAVID L . LAWRENCE P. Shaver, deceased. DAVID L. LAWREN CE MEMBER OF THE SULLIVAN COUNTY MEMBERS OF THE CAMBRIA COUNTY BOARD OF ASSISTANCE BOARD OF ASSISTANCE 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 nom­ In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nom­ inate for the advice and consent of the Senate Mrs. Mary inate for the advice and consent of the Senate the following 0. Meehan (Republican), Dushore, Sullivan County, for for appointment as members of the Cambria County Board appointment as a member of the Sullivan County Board of of Assistance: Assistance, until December 31, 1962, and until her successor Dr. Israel Teitelbaum (Republican), 507 Diamond Boule­ is duly appointed and qualified, vice Vell C. Holcombe, vard, Johnstown, Cambria County, until December 31, Dushore, whose term expired. 1962, and until his successor is duly appointed and quali­ DAVID L. LAWRENCE fied, vice Joseph Freeman, Johnstown, resigned. Anthony Bagnato (Democrat), 936 Ferndale Avenue, Johnstown, Cambria County, until December 31, 1961, and MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF until his successor is duly appointed and qualified, vice BLOSSBURG STATE HOSPITAL Charles W. Symons, Sr., Johnstown, resigned. January 25, 1960 DAVID L. LAWRENCE To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth JUSTICE OF THE PEACE of Pennsylvania: In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nom­ January 25, 1960 inate for the advice and consent of the Senate Mrs. Laur­ To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth etta Thurston, Elkland, Tioga County, for appointment as of Pennsylvania: a member of the Board of Trustees of Blossburg State Hos­ pital, until In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nom­ the third Tuesday of January 1965, and until inate for the advice and consent of the Senate Frank R. her successor is appointed and qualified, vice James W . Tschopp, Jr., 102 Race Street, Millersburg, Dauphin Preston, Mansfield, resigned. County, for appointment as Justice of the Peace in and for DAVID L. LAWRENCE the Borough of Millersburg, Dauphin County, to serve until the first Monday of January 1962, to fill a vacancy. JUSTICE OF THE PEACE DAVID L. LAWRENCE January 25, 1960 JUSTICE OF THE PEACE To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: January 25, 1960 In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nom­ To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth inate for the advice and consent of the Senate James P. of Pennsylvania: Seibert, R.D. 1, McVeytown, Mifflin County, for appoint­ In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nom­ m ent as Justice of the Peace in and for the Township of inate for the advice and consent of the Senate Mrs. Shirley Oliver, Mifflin County, to serve until the first Monday of S. Schreffler, R. D. 1, Elizabethville, Dauphin County, for January 1962, to fill a vacancy. appointment as J ustice of the Peace in and for the Town- DAVID L. LAWRENCE 1960. LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL--SENATE. 49

JUSTICE OF THE PEACE REPORT FROM COMMITTEE ON EXECUTIVE NOMINATIONS January 25, 1960 from the Com­ To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth Mr. FLEMING, by unanimous consent, of Pennsylvania: mittee on Executive Nominations, reported the following In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nom­ nominations, made by His Excellency, the Governor, which inate for the advice and consent of the Senate Donald H. were laid on the table: Travis, Route 209, Milford, Pike Count)'., for appointment THE PENNSYLVANIA PUBLIC ship of Ding­ MEMBER OF as Justice of the Peace in and for the Town UTILITY COMMISSION man, Pike County, to serve until the first Monday of Jan­ uary 1962, vice Richard Wohlberg, deceased. January 5, 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 nom­ inate for the advice and consent of the Senate William F. January 25, 1960 O'Hara, 1213 Green Ridge Street, Scranton, Lackawanna To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth County, for appointment as a member of the Pennsylvania of Pennsylvania: Public Utility Commission, for the residue of the term In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nom­ ending April 1, 1969, vice John B. Conly, Pittsburgh, whose inate for the advice and consent of the Senate Frank M. term expired. Kelley, Main Street, Gouldsboro, Wayne County, for reap­ DAVID L. LAWRENCE pointment as Justice of the Peace in and for the Township MEMBERS OF THE STATE REAL ESTATE of Lehigh, Wayne County, to serve until the first Monday COMMISSION of January 1962. DAVID L. LAWRENCE January 5, 1960 To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth JUSTICE OF THE PEACE of Pennsylvania: January 25, 1960 In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nom­ inate for the advice and consent of the Senate the following To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth for reappointment as members of the State Real Estate of Pennsylvania: Commission: In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nom­ James J . Moore, Gilbertsville, Montgomery County, until inate for the advice and consent of the Senate Charles H. September 21, 1962, and until his successor has been ap­ Buckert, Star Route, Honesdale, Wayne County, for ap­ pointed and qualified. pointment as Justice of the Peace in and for the Township Vernon M. Wood, Sr., 4100 Greenwood Boulevard, of Damascus, Wayne County, to serve until the first Mon­ Greenwood Hills, Harrisbru·g, Dauphin County, until Sep­ day of January 1962, to fill a vacancy. tember 21, 1964, and until his successor has been appointed DAVID L. LAWRENCE and qualified. DAVID L. LAWRENCE On the question, MEMBER OF THE STATE TAX BOARD Will the Senate advise and consent to the nominations? EQUALIZATION The yeas and nays were taken agreeably to the provi- January 5, 1960 were as follows, viz: sions of the Constitution, and To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth YEAS- 50 of Pennsylvania: to nom­ Barr Hays M.i ller Stiefel In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby Berger Kn Iman Mullin Taylor inate for the advice and consent of the Senate Raymond E. Blass Keller l\Iurra,v Van Sant Gardlock, 116 Marlboro Drive, New Kensington, Westmore­ Camie! Kessle.i· r echao Wacle land County, for appointment as a member of the State Cbapmm1 Kopriver, Jr. Pro pert Wag ner Confair Kromer Ripp Walker Tax Equalization Board, until November 14, 1963, and until DiSilvestro Lnne Rooney Watkins his successor shall be duly appointed and shall have quali­ Donol ow Madigan Ruth Welner fied, vice Frank K. Cochran, Greensburg, whose term ex­ E hrgood i\fahndy Sarrnf Wltallcy pired. Elliott l\Cnllery Seyler Wolfe Finck McCreesh Shafer Scott DAVID L. LAWRENCE Fleming McGinnis Silvert Presicling Ofllcer Harney Mcl\Iennmln Stevenson MEMBER OF THE STATE TAX EQUALIZATION BOARD NAYS-0 J anuary 5, 1960 Two-thirds of all the Senators having voted "aye," the of the Commonwealth was determined in the affirmative. To the Honorable, the Senate question of Pennsylvania: Ordered, That the Governor be informed accordingly. In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nom­ inate for the advice and consent of the Senate Herbert J . EXECUTIVE SESSION RISES McGlinchey, 596 East Geneva Avenue, Philadelphia 20, Philadelphia County, for reappointment as a member o f the Mr. FLEMING. Mr. President, I move that the Executive State Tax Equalization Board, until November 14, 1963, and Session do now rise. until his successor shall be duly appointed and shall have M r . WATKINS. Mr. President, I second the motion. qualified. The motion was agreed to. DAVID L. LAWRENCE 50 LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL-SENATE. January 26,

MEMBERS OF THE STATE ATHLETIC COMMISSION For the many courtesies that I have received and for the patience, January 5, 1960 especially, of all of you, I am very deeply grateful. Thank you. To the Honorable, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: In conformity with law, I have the honor hereby to nom­ PETITIONS AND REMONSTRANCES inate for the advice and consent of the Senate the following persons for reappointment as members 0£ the State Athletic Mr. HAYS. Mr. President, I want to talk about another Commission for the term of two years, and until their suc­ matter, briefly. However, if the Democrats should prove cessors shall have been appointed and qualified: stronger in this particular Congressional District than some James H. Crowley, 1902 Green Ridge Street, Durunore, people think they are, we hope that Senator Lackawanna County. Elliott will be here to help us with this problem. Alfred M. Klein, 410 Shoemaker Road, Elkins Park, Montgomery County. It is now 1960, as I am sure we are all aware, and some Paul G. Sullivan, 4748 Wallingford Street, Pittsburgh, of us have been watching a wave since World War IL This Allegheny County. wave started when we saw long lines of diapers. Then the DAVID L. LAWRENCE wave came into the kindergartens, into the elementary schools and into the high schools, and we all knew that when 1960 came, it was going to hit the SENATE CONCURRENT colleges. RESOLUTION I want to put into the record a statement issued by the TIME OF NEXT MEETING Pennsylvania State University within the last week, con­ cerning the status of their ability to meet the needs for Mr. WAGNER, by unanimous consent, offered the fol­ higher education in the coming scholastic year. Their ad­ lewing resolution, which was read, considered and agreed mission office says that they have mailed 16,614 high school to: seniors admission applications. They have requested them In the Senate, January 26, 1960. for the fall of 1960. This is thirty-six per cent more than as RESOLVED (the House of Representatives concuning), of the same date last year. Eight thousand, seven hundred That when the Senate adjourns this week, it reconvene ninety-five of these seniors have returned their applica­ Monday, February 1, 1960, at FOUR-THIRTY P. M., E. S. T. tions, which is thirty per cent more than in 1959. Perhaps and when the House of Representatives adjourns this week, more significantly, this is sixty-eight per cent ahead of a it reconvene on Monday, February 1, 1960, at THREE­ similar date in 1958. THIRTY P . M., E. S. T. Three thousand, five hundred thirty-five students have Ordered, That the Clerk present the same to the House been told they will be admitted to Penn State for the fall of Representatives for concwTence. of 1960. Three thousand sixty-two are for University Park, and 473 request assignment to the Commonwealth cam­ BEST WISHES EXTENDED TO SENATOR puses in various parts of the State. DOUGLAS H. ELLIOTT UPON HIS The Dean of Admissions, Robert Bernreuter, says: "Dan ­ CONGRESSIONAL CANDIDACY gerously near full capacity University Park Campus. If it were not for existing Commonwealth campuses, we would Mr. WEINER. Mr. President, I just want to make an need to stop admission at once." observation here that one of the Members of this Body, I think that your mail and your telephone calls are going either fortunately or unfortunately,-and only time will to reflect the pressure that is going to be on all of us for tell that- is going to attempt to leave us and go down to admissions to the institutions of higher l earning in the that great big pool down yonder. State of P ennsylvania. It seems to me that the Common­ I hope that his attempt to be nominated, which I under­ wealth of P ennsylvania stands negligent to this generation stand is pretty well taken care of, will be successful. I of college students who are clamoring to get into the insti­ wish that I could wish him the same success in November. tutions of higher learning in the 1960's. I hope before many However, I think that would be a little out of character for years, more doors may be opened to more college students. those of us sitting on this side. Interestingly enough, or sadly enough, s ince P enn State All I can say, Senator Elliott, is that I think you are and other institutions have had to raise their t uition fees,­ making a grave error. Leaving the rats and going down to Penn State has raised its fee to $480 a year- they no longer join the mice is a bad mistake. can be the college or university of all of the boys and girls Mr. ELLIOTT. Mr. President, I would like to acknowledge in the State of Pennsylvania who have lots of brain power, with thanks the remarks made by Senator Weiner. I think but who do not have this bank power of $480 to plunk down he was extremely generous in his wishes for success as far for tuition. as he could go. I am hoping that when the next Session of this General I do want to say that I am very happy and highly hon­ Assembly comes around, real substantial steps may be ored by my Party's nomination. It is accepted in that sense taken for the boys and girls who are getting higher educa­ and also in a very real sense of regret. I have been fortu­ tion in 1960 so that in addition to leaving this generation nate, I think, in a rather short span of life on this good great problems, we may leave them opportunities for more earth to have had a few good things happen to me. I rejoice education in order that they can better solve the problems mostly in the opportunity and privilege I have had to be a that will be before them. Member of this Body, and in making such warm friendships Mr. BERGER. Mr. President, there was an important res­ on both sides of the aisle,- numbering in total fifty, I hope, olution to b e introduced h er e, but I am sure that the sub­ and many more besides-which I shall always remember ject matter of it will be just as timely at our next Session and cherish. as it would be today. 1960. LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL--SENATE. 51

HOUSE MESSAGE ADJOURNMENT HOUSE CONCURS IN SENATE CONCURRENT Mr. BERGER. Mr. P resident, I move that the Senate do RESOLUTION now adjourn until Monday, February 1, 1960, at 4: 30 o'clock The Clerk of the House of Representatives being intro­ p.m. duced, informed the Senate that the House has concU!Ted Mr. PECHAN. Mr. President, I second the motion. in resolution from the Senate, entitled "Time of Next Meet­ The motion was agreed to. ing." The Senate adjourned at 12: 42 o'clock p.m.