rn So Ch For The Record | 4 Congress Votes is issued every week that Congress is in session. 1 It covers all votes of record and reports the position taken on i it below. A i Daniel J. Flood 11th Congressional District, Pennsylvania $ H.R. 8510 authorizes the appropriation of $612.9 million for the NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION during fiscal year 1974. ' The Wydler amendment deletes a requirement that if funds are {o be impounded, then all NSF spending categories must be cut by the same percentage. Ayes 109. Noes 238. Amendment ' rejected, June 22. Mr. Flood voted no. The Roncalio amendment forbids the use of NSF funds to support research on a living fetus outside the womb. Ayes 288. Noes 73. Agreed to. Mr. Flood voted aye. Whether to pass H.R. 8510, as amended. Yeas 364. Nays 6. Passed. Mr. Flood voted yea. - H.R. 8825 appropriates $19.1 billion for the Department of HOUSING and URBAN DEVELOPMENT and other agencies in fiscal 1974. The Hanna amendment raises section 701 funds for state and local planning activities from $25 million to $100 million. Ayes 168. Noes 184. Rejected, June 22. Mr. Flood voted aye. The Giaimo amendment raises the amount of funds for UR- BAN RENEWAL programs from $600 million to $1 billion. Ayes 106. Noes 241. Rejected. Mr. Flood voted aye. Whether to pass H.R. 8825. Yeas 316. Nays 21. Passed, June 22. Mr. Flood voted yea. During the week, House members voted several times on the AIR WAR OVER CAMBODIA. The first of such votes came on a motion that the House recede from its disagreement with the Senate over a provision in H.R. 7447 forbidding the spending of funds for combat activities in Cambodia and Laos. Ayes 235. Noes 172. Motion to recede agreed to, June 25. Mr. Flood voted no. The House then voted on a motion to concur in the Senate pro- vision with an amendment delaying its effect until Sept. 2nd. Yeas 204. Nays 204. Motion rejected for lack of majority, June 25. ( H. Res. 48% authorizes consideration of bills under suspension procedure on any day of the current week. Yeas 276. Nays 129. Agreed to. Mr. Elood voted yea. H.R. 8662 authorizes the appropriation of $2.4 billion for the ATOMIC ENERGY COMMISSION. The Podell amendment allows the states to set stricter emission standards than those sel by AEC. Ayes 136. Noes 266. Rejected. Mr. Flood voted aye. 2 ~ Whether to pass H.R. 8662. Yeas 398. Nays 4. Passed, June 25. Mr. Flood voted yea. “ H.J. Res. 636 provides continuing funds for those agencies without appropriations on July 1st, the start of fiscal year 1974. Three amendments relating to the AIR WAR in SOUTHEAST “ASIA were offered and debated. On a motion to end debate after 20 minutes: Ayes 275. Noes 136. Agreed to. Mr. Flood voted aye. "The Addabbo amendment cuts off funds for combat activities . in Cambodia, Laos, and both Vietnams. The Mahon substitute culs off funds after Sept. 1st for combat activities in Cambodia and Laos. The Long amendment to the substitute deletes the Sept. 1st date and also forbids the spending of funds appropri- aled earli@@ On the Long amendment: Ayes 218. Noes 194, Agreed to, “June 26. , x Mr. Flood voted no. ~ On the . substitute, as amended: Yeas 232. Nays 181. Agreed to. ¥ Mr. Flood voted nay. R On the Addabbo amendment, as heretofore amended: Ayes 240. Noes 172. Agreed to, June 26. Mr. Flood voted no. . Whether to pass H.J. Res. 636, as amended. Yeas 325. Nays 86. Joint resolution passed, June 26. Mr. Flood voted yea. H. Res. 455 waives certain points of order during House consideration of H.R. 8877 which appropriates $32.8 billion for the Departments of LABOR; and HEALTH, EDUCATION, and WELFARE, OFFICE of ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY, and other agencies during fiscal 1974. Yeas 395. Nays 3. Resolution agreed to, June 26. ‘ Mr. Flood voted yea. - The Michel amendment to H.R. 8877 reduces the amount of appropriated funds by $631 million. The Baker amendment lo the Michel gl asure reduces OEO monies by $100 million. On the Baker amehgment: Ayes 110. Noes 288. Rejected, June 26. Mr. Flood voted no. ; On the Michel amendment: Ayes 186. Noes 213. Rejected, June: 26. Mr. Flood voted no. : The Roybal amendment increases by $15 million the funds appropriated for bilingual education. Ayes 161. Noes 244. Rejected, June 26. Mr. Flood voted no. The Quie amendment makes changes in the distribution of grants to local education agencies. Ayes 190. Noes 218. Rejected, June 26. Mr. Flood voted no. : On a motion to recommit H.R. 8877 to committee with instruc- {ions to report back with the Michel amendment attached: Ayes 186. Noes 219. Motion to recommit rejected, June 26. : Mr. Flood voted no. Whether to pass H.R. 8877. Yeas 347. Nays 58. Passed, June 26. Mr. Flood voted yea. “ On Wednesday the President returned H.R. 7447 to the House along with a veto message which pointed to the CAMBODIA ANTI-BOMBING amendment as the cause for the veto. On a motion to override: Yeas 241. Nays 173. Veto sustained (two- thirds not having voted in favor), June 27. Mr. Flood voted nay. H.R. 8917 appropriates $2.3 billion for the Department of the INTERIORgg related agencies during fiscal 1974. Yeas 405. Nays 4. Pad. fa Mr. Flood voted yea. On a motion that House conferees be instructed to disagree to a Senate measure in H.R. 8557 which restricts FLIGHT PAY for certain senior military officers: Yeas 238. Nays 175. Motion Agreed to, June 28. Mr. Flood voted nay. H.R. 8947 appropriates $4.7 billion for the activities during fiscal 1974 of the ATOMIC ENERGY COMMISSION, and a number of PUBLIC WATER and POWER agencies. The Ron- calio amendment eliminates funds for the Plowshare program. Ayes 108. Noes 303. Amendment rejected, June 28. Mr. Flood voted no. The Lujan amendment adds $4.7 million for geothermal research. Ayes 206. Noes 205. Agreed to, June 28. Mr. Flood voted no. Whether to pass H.R. 8947. Yeas 384. Nays 26. Passed, June 28. Mr. Flood voted yea. H.R. 8548 authorizes the appropriation of $1.4 wiltion for the expenses of the COUNCIL on INTERNATIONAL ECONOMIC POLICY during fiscal 1974. Ayes 322. Noes 62. Passed, June 28. 3 ‘Mr. Flood voted aye. Subscribe to The Post Mountain Memorial Libr ary FOUNDED 1945 It was “Only Yesterday’ that the Back Mountain Memorial Library was founded on an auction block. That was 1945 and it depends on its auction, and on the people of the Back Mountain’s support, for its operating expense. July 6, 7, and 8 are the dates of this year’s auction. § > Forty Years Ago 1933 Atty. and Mrs. Peter Jurchak were off for Europe where Mr. Jurchak was to represent America at the unveiling of a monument in Czechoslovakia to the founder of the first Catholic Union. Construction of a new road between Tunkhannock and Dallas was still up in the air. Scranton-based surveys indi- cated that many sharp curves would be eliminated but nobody could say when work would start. Wyoming Valley Motor Club’s Norman Johnson, spokesman stated that the route was ‘an important shortcut, a direct line in the Canada to Washington route. Residents protested trolley fares, holding that the Wilkes- Barre transit would do more business if it would lower the price between Dallas and Cen- tral City. One way ticket was 20 cents. Dallas, Shavertown and Trucksville were already talk- ing in terms of a joint sewage system for which Federal funds might be available. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Boston sailing ‘‘Good Ship Jolly Roger”, won the Fourth of July race at Lake Carey. Jack Hackling, 54, died at the home of his daughter Mrs. Guy Fritz, Noxen. Heavy traffic on the Fourth of July, but no accidents of any moment. Heavy weekend storm WASHINGTON—In the fore- front of many consumer, tax- payer and environmental strug- gles have been increasing num- bers of public interest lawyers representing ‘citizens’ grie- vances and reforms in courts, before legislatures and regula- tory agencies. These lawyers, while still small in number, are pushing law firms, bar associa- tions and law schools to ques- tion what they should be doing to connect law to justice. Little has been heard, how- ever, from other professions about their role in investigating and advocating on behalf of de- fenseless or unorganized people such as the aged, children, con- sumers, the poor, tenants, minorities and other citizens unjustly affected by corporate or governmental power. It is encouraging therefore to report some recent develop- ments among public spirited scientists, accountants, econo- mists and architects who are carving out their public interest missions: —The Center for Science in the Public Interest (1719 Church St., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20036) is composed of five young Ph.D scientists engaged in a whirl of important activity on a Dallas Resident Wins Lucky Seven Major ~~ Edward Lyons, Sterling Avenue, Dallas was the winner of $15,000 in the Lucky Seven Sweepstakes. Major Lyons was at Command General Staff School at Indian- town Gap and didn’t know that he had won the money until July 1. The drawing was held June 21 on Fathers Day. He bought several tickets at the Town House Restaurant in Dallas and offered one to his mother. Major Lyons, his wife Rita and their sons Ted and Tim plan lo just watch the money gain interest in the bank until they settle down some. Mrs. Lyons said that there is plenty to do with the windfall. Major Lyons is a US Army Advisor: with the 109th Field Artillery at the Kingston Ar- mory. Cobleighs to Reunite At Pikes Creek Home The sixth annual ‘Kissin Kousins’ reunion of the Cobleigh family will be held Cobleigh homestead, Pikes Creek. Gladys Chapple, of Milford is kk tiny budget. In a city where thousands of health and safety issues are regularly debated and decided by government, CSPI presents the technical and . their. complaint. agencies want to ignore. The Center’s studies, testimony or litigation have covered the hazards of food additives, the harmful im- pacts of proposed highways, gasoline additives, stripmining, and specific environmental con- taminants such as asbestos and cadium. One member, micro- biologist, Michael Jacobson, has written a paperback titled “Eater’s Digest: The Consum- er’s Factbook of Food Addi- tives.” to advancing is the involvement of scientists around the country. It is doing this through a science matching service that links citi- zen organizations in search of technical help with interested scientists and engineers. Accountants for the Public Interest (351 California St., San Francisco, Calif., 94104) draw on the free, part time services of several dozen accountants to serve citizen groups who need expert testimony or analysis of financial information. For ex- ample, API performed account- ing evaluations which helped law reform groups win a law suit in New Orleans requiring federally supported hospitals to provide a specified degree of free services for the poor. For their client, San Francisco Con- sumer Action; API investigated the financial intricacies of pro- posed utility and telephone rate increases before the California Public Utilities Commission. Whether in education, rent in- creases for the poor, care of de- pendent children, household- moving goods industry or pri- soners’ welfare funds, API is finding that its skills can serve consumers and the disadvan- taged. Like CSPI, this public in- terest accountant group is a non-profit, tax-exempt organi- zation which is trying to enlist accountants around the country in such activities. —The Public Interest Econo- mics Center (1714 Massachu- setts Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20036) has a 10-member Washington-based staff and dozens of volunteer economists around the nation. Backed by several of the country’s leading economists, PIEC is focusing its expertise on such matters as the federal budget, federal subsi- dies, energy policies, agricul- tural issues, and other pressing citizens find themselves without expert advice. Director, Allen R. Ferguson, believes that many economic, social and “the uneven distribution of knowledge and information.” —“QOctober’’ (1739 Connecti- cut Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20009) is a firm of archi- tects and city planners pro- viding technical assistance to citizens concerning building codes, major commercial de- velopments which conflict with neighborhood rights, and de- signs for free clinics and his- torical sites. While they provide regular contractual services for governmental agencies, ‘‘Octo- ber’ is keen on spreading the ethic of public interest service by their profession at least on a part time basis. Something quite important is reflected by these and other similar emerging efforts. In a society where knowledge is power, the professions have been too often unquestioning servants of wealth rather than advocates for broader public in- terests such as health, safety, equal justice and open govern- ment. A redirection of skilled talent to serve people directly is integral to the ripening of de- mocracy. damage or felled many trees. Picture of a big black bear on North Mountain dressed up the front page. Shavertown arranged for homeowners to work out their overdue taxes. Abundant spring rainfall in- sured a good berry crop. Thirty Years Ago 1943 Lt. Kenneth Westover, former Dallas boy, was killed in the crash of a Flying Fortress in the State of Washington. He had won his wings in Texas two months before. Fire gutted two rooms at Laketon School. Cause was de- fective wiring. Frank B. Kaymor and Frank E. Matukitis headed the page as flyers from Dallas Township, having graduated from Gulf Coast Training Center. The Rev. Harold Durkin was transferred from St. Therese’s to Stroudsburg. Father John O’Leary retired because of ill health was recalled to the pas- torate at St. Therese’s. Early morning dip at Harveys Lake netted a youth a broken head when he struck the old steamboat pier. Peter D. Clark, Dallas was named the treasurer of Luzerne County. Heard from the outpost: Len Hopper, Shreveport, La.; Dur- wood Splitt, North Africa; Ar- den R. Evans, Louisiana; Her- man Brislin, Arizona; Florence Rusloski, Arkansas; Thelma Gregory, with the Marines; Grace Ide, Florida; Willis Ide, Nashville; Paul Gallagher, Rockland; Bob Appleton, In- diana; Lewis Le Grand and Gil- bert Huey, San Francisco APO; Herb Updyke, Camp Edwards; Louie Kelly, Chaple Hill; Her- bert Jones, Boston ; Donald Da- venport, Camp Crowder; Tho- mas Templin, North Africa and Robert Misson, San Francisco. Dr. Robert Bodycomb headed Rotary Club. Died: Mame Kitchen Rosen- grant, Harveys Lake. Twenty Years Ago 1953 Myron Baker was made gen- eral manager of Common- wealth. Dr. Richard Crompton dis- charged from service with the Army reopened his office. Stanley Fleming was promot- ed to general foreman) of the Buffalo plant of Bethlehem Steel. Larry Beth, 2, was doing well after being run over by his father’s car, standing in the driveway at Meadowcrest. Bad drought, sprinkling of lawns during daytime prohibit. ed. Dallas Post Office got first class rating July 1. Col. and Mrs. Dorrance Rey- nolds celebrated their 50th wed- ding anniversary. Died: Mary R. Scovell, 71, Meeker. Fanti’s Pond had first drown- ing in 17 years. Dragging re- covered the body of a 19-year old Luzerne boy, John Chisak. Ten Years Ago 1963 Lehman Horse Show under- way with good turnout. Fire destroys home of the Rev. and Mrs. Rolland Updyke, Sweet Valley. Library auction committee in full swing preparing for big event. Page 5 Home of James LaBar, Par- rish Street, Dallas, struck by lightning. Albert Gould, foster son of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Brown, Dallas was stationed with the Air Force, in an advisory capa- city, in Saigon. Robin Ann Bestwick, daugh- ter of Mr. and Mrs. John Best- wick, Davenport Street, Dallas was christened by the Rev. Rus- sell Lawry in her grandfather, George Jenkins’ christening dress. Kingston Township Super- visors approved an open police docket. Armour Leather Company confirmed that the Noxen tan- nery was under negotiations for sale. Kingston Township police ticketed 25 motorists exceeding the speed limit on Pioneer Ave. in one Saturday evening. Dallas Township and Dallas Borough were seeking peace in a 40-year old quarrel. Births: Jay Raymond, son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Chapple, Shavertown; Rebecca Ann, daughter of Radioman and Mrs. Lawrence McClure, Shaver- town and John George Jr. son of Mr. ‘and Mrs. John Gula, Sha- vertown. Deaths: Fred Boston, 81, Kunkle and Rose Hoover, 85, Ross Twp. Supermarkets advertised ; butt ham 39 cents a pound; rib steak, 69 cents a pound; Del- monico steaks, $1.29 a pound; celery, 19 cents a bunch; me- dium shrimp, 49 cents a pound; radishes, two bunches for 15 cents and hot dogs, 59 cents a pound. - Dallas Township Dallas Township police report that a violent one car accident happened June 30 at 11:45 p.m. on the Alderson-Kunkle Road. Albert Harrison, 18, RD 1, Noxen was traveling west to- wards Harveys Lake and left the berm of the road. His ve- hicle, a 60 Studebaker, hit a tree, flew into the air and came to rest on the roof, about 50 feet from the tree of impact. A passenger, Michael Tom- shaw, 16, 4323 Chestnut Ave., Trevose was pinned in the car for approximately 45 minutes until members of the Dallas Community Ambulance and the police were able to get him out. The car caught fire after impact and neighbors in the area put out the fire. According to the police re- port, the driver showed signs of intoxication, but because of head injuries was not asked to take an intoxication test. Seven full quarts of beer and five empty bottles were found in the car. The operator stated that he had been drinking prior to the accident. Vehicle and operator were uninsured. Officers Carl Miers and Russell Banta for- mally arrested Mr. Harrison for reckless driving. Both boys were removed to the Nesbitt Hospital in the Dallas Ambu- lance. Kingston Township Five accidents were recorded in Kingston Township last week. 5:30 p.m. on Route 309 when Linda Brongo, 20, 15 Hickory Road, Dallas, driving a 1973 Jeep slated that she did not see a Pen-Dot employee cleaning the highway after the storm, and tried to stop to avoid hitting him. The Jeep went into a skid and crossed the divider and struck a car driven by Gordon Stahl, 66, RD 1, Sweet Valley. The Stahl car was forced into a car driven by Bernard Charney, 81 W. 3rd St., West Wyoming. 1] To the Editor: We have recently passed the first anniversary of the devas- tating flood in Wilkes-Barre. While the floodwaters have long since vanished from the streets and television screens, the tragedy lives on in Wilkes- Barre. Many concerned people have played an important part in the recovery of the valley. Over the past year, volunteers have come from all across the North- east, simply to help and to provide a living example that they care. We are now in a position one summer after the flood that much remains to be done, but many people have forgotten about Wilkes-Barre. We need painters, scrubbers, carpent- ers, and even listeners. Many religious and civic groups have gotten together teams to come to Wilkes-Barre. I hope that people in your area, particularly because of its proximity to the Wilkes-Barre area, will get together to sup- port the work here. Many flood- affected persons are elderly or emotionally distressed. The sight of much energy being expended restoring their homes can be an encouragement, Many people simply need troubles. furniture and appliances for people moving back into their homes. (We cannot accept any clothing.) Inter-Faith Flood Recovery is a religious coalition specifically formed to meet flood recovery needs in the valley. We are at work full-time in the area. Please contact us in advance if there is anything you can do to help. We will strive to direct your energy as efficiently and effectively as possible. We can be reached at our office at 140 E. Northampton St., Wilkes-Barre, Pa. 18701, or by phone (717) 825-7733. Sincerely, Robert N. Hallett Director Inter-Faith Flood Recovery To the Editor: I am not much of a talker, and that is why I didn’t call you. I'm also not much of a writer, but I feel that it’s important that you hear my side of the story, because it seems like you only got one side. I was standing on the Warden Place Association dock, Sun- day, June 17 at about 6 o’clock at night, when the water patrol boat came whizzing by, cat- ching one of the. fishermen’s lines and pulling his pole into the water. When he started into arrest the fisherman, I and {three other people hollered that there were kids swimming down there. He paid no atten- tion and kept going forward. I didn’t leave the Association until after I saw that the one kid was hit. I didn’t say a word to the water policeman, or to anyone else, but I did try to get the boy out of the water. Why the policeman arrested me, I don’t know; unless trying to get a small boy out of the water is a crime. He may have drowned if I didn’t help him. The policeman did ask me if 1 saw Tattersall hit him and I said, “No, but I did see your boat hit the boy.” Maybe that is why he arrested me. Yours truly, Thomas Miskewicz Shavertown Beats Fern brook, 14-6 The Shavertown Red Sox Little Leaguers defeated the Fernbrook Yankees, 14-6, June 97. Pitching for the winning ‘team was Billy Smith; losing pitcher for Fernbrook, Ishley. Hitting a four-bagger for the Red Sox was Floyd Trudgen; Michael Chewey hit a homerun for the Yankees. Chief of Police Paul Sabol investigated. The Brongo and Stahl vehicles were towed. Another accident occurred on East Center Street, Shaver- town, June 29 at noon. Wayne Long was traveling east on Center Street and was turning into the lumber yard parking lot when his brakes gave out. According to the report, he hit a car owned by Cheryl Javer, 116 Lakeside Drive, Harveys Lake. Mrs. Javer was not in the car at Officer Jerome Gruver in- vestigated and estimated damages to the Javer car at $300 and to the Long vehicle at $50. A second accident occurred June 29 at 2:15 a.m. on Route 309 adjacent to St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Shavertown. According to the report, Joseph Judge Jr., 607 Carey Ave. Wilkes-Barre had parked his 1972 Cadillac in the south bound lane of the highway and Michael J. Barber, 24 McAndrew St. Kingston, who was (raveling south struck the Judge car. Fred Merrill Jr., Box 183, Harveys Lake was (raveling north and stopped when he saw the Judge car. Mr. Merrill went across the highway and tried to motion to Mr. Barber to stop, but was caught and sprained his ankle trying to avoid involve- ment in the accident. Officers Joseph Berube and John Lohman investigated and Mr. Judge was arrested for reckless driving and stopping on a highway. John Zarno, RD 3, Dallas was involved in a one-car accident on Hillside Avenue, West- moreland Hills, June 29 at 2:45 a.m. Mr. Zarno was traveling north on Hillside when his vehicle failed to turn a corner onto Frangora Drive. The vehicle continued on Hillside Avenue which directly connects with the driveway of Robert Tippett and went into the drive- way descending over an em- bankment on the Tippett property. Officers Lohman and Berube investigated ‘and estimated damages to the vehicle at $300 and $100 to the Tippett property. The final accident happened June 30 at 2 p.m. on Route 309. Frank Summa, 29 Water St. Dallas was attempting to turn into a gas station owned by John Gorda when he was struck in the rear by a vehicle driven by David Spencer, 19, Box 390, RD 5, Shavertown. The report states that Mr. Spencer's brakes failed and he drifted into the Summa vehicle. Officer Luther Rozelle in- vestigated. i
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