Milford chronicle., 1954-09-03


cred 70 be a safe COP district.
Senator Johnson, after it was OBJ
Yious that the Democrats were go
ing to stick TO their guns. angrily
charged that the minority was gull
~ Of pulling a lousy trick" He
said that Senator Burris broke
down and Wept while on the phone
when told that the appointees
could not be confirmed without his
presence.
He further charged that the mi
nority leader insisted he (Senator
Burris) come up here if he wants
the appointment confirmed. " Hands,
berry had no comment on john
sons remarks.
There was q wide difference Of
opinion between COP and Demo-
cratic spokesmen as to what the
minority senator's were Obtecting
70 a Republican leader said the
Democrats had signified early IN
the day that they were unwilling
70 60 along with any Of the aD-
pointments until an agreement had
been reached.
However, Mr. Carvel Immediately
disputed this and said that ii was
his understanding that the Demo
Gratis were ready to confirm "the
majority" Of the governors ap-
peintments NHe added that it was
the feeling Of the Democrats that
on the remainder Of the appoint-
ments, it was up to the majority
90 supply the necessary votes.
lie stated that there was a prece-
dent for such a stand since during
MS tCarVelsl administration. Re-
publican members refused to vote
70 confirm some Of his appoint
ments at a time when the Demo-
Gratis had a majority in the Senate.
but couldn't agree among them
selves.
The atmosphere was tense when
the ambulance of the Rebobotb
Beach Volunteer Fire Company
backed up to the north entrance Of
the State House at 1922 b. ms AT
z.45, Senator Thomas b. Peenev.
ID his farewell assignment as ma
Jority floor leader Che was defeated
m a COP primary for denomination
TWO weeks agO), had moved that
the Senate go into executive ses-
sion This motion was passed, and
a few moments later the Senate
recessed to await the arrival 81
Senator Burris.
Governor Boggs, as the ambu-
lance was driven up to the State
House, came down from his second
floor ofice and was the first ~
greet the ailing legislator as the
door OF the ambulance was opened
50 that the stretcher carrying Bnr-
Tis could be brought out. Senator
johnson was also waiting to ex-
tend greetings. n
accompanying him was his pri-
Yate physician, Dr. Carl Pierce Of
henoDoth, two nurses, his wife, |
and two other members of the FAM |
iiy IN addition to the ambulance
driver.
A wheel chair had been secured
ana was in readiness at the door
but It was decided that il would he
best to keep the senator on the
stretcher. He was carried IN fbe 1
stairs and into the hall and then
wheeled down the corridor to the
Senate chamber.
The Governor ACCOMPANIED him
down the corridor and enroute fbe
senator was heard to remark. "T'm
sorry I had to come, but I'm glad 1
I had the strength to do it for yo1
Gale.
FeilOW senators were waiting in
me chamber when he was wheeled
u. IN an unusual action for ~
executive session, to which fhb
press are normally excluded. the
5gP leadership quickly decided To F
ADMIT those accompanying the SEN
ltor to the chamber while fhe
nominations were voted upon.
once the vote had been taken
mo the appOintees confirmed. the
lQQrs were Immediately opened and
ne COP legislator was loaded into
ne ambulance and Whisked on his /
way back to RehObOth.
The Senate concluded its hnsi-
less and adjourned sine die at 8:4s
3 M and just 10 minutes later
4sce Chancellor BramhaIl was
worn in, as an associate Justice
d the Supreme Court.
liater, Governor BOggs issued a
statement expressing his pleasure
Y The prompt and expeditions ac-
ion Of the State Senate in confirm
ng the judiciary appointments and
ne otlier appointments Of consider
-ble Importance.
He especially singled out Senator
3urris for praise, stating Il cannot
express adequately the fun praise
-nq appreciation which I have. and
tnlcn the citizens Of Delaware
must also have, for Senator Burris'
'reat example Of courageous citi-
ensnip and discharge Of public