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Twslv* THE McHENRY PLAINDEALER GIVE COST Of PROPOSED NEW LETTER RATE Increases In Postage Amount To $554 Million Thursday, The Drivers Seat Cherry Blossom Time Acting Postmaster J. W. Hettermann said today he has been advised by Postmaster General Arthur E. Summerfield that proposed new letter rate increases would cost the average family iri McHenry and vicinity only 15 cents more a month. This finding,, Mr. Hettermann explained, is based on extensive. new studies of proposed postal rate legislation. Because about three-fourths of the mai) covered in the recommended new rates would be •mailed by large commercial .users, they would pay most of •the additional $554 million in postage increases, he emphasized. In a press conference in Washington a few days ago. Postmaster J. W; Hettermann explained, the Postmaster General said he is now optimistic that Congress will approve the recommended , rate increases before adjourment this summer. An account of the. Postmaster General's remarks given in Washington provides the following news facts about the postal rate matter, Mr. Hetterman said. The Postmaster General warned "the failure to adjust postal rates to postal expenses is not only piling up huge postal deficits which weaken our economic strength, but is also costing the taxpayers of the country in excess of $200 million annually in interest charges alone. "We want," the Postmaster General declared, "to relieve Americans of the needless financial burden of huge postal deficits. We propose in simplest terms to remove this unjust tax from the backs of our citizens. We propose to do so by having the people who actually use the mails pay the costs of doing so. . ." The proposed increases would raise ordinary letter costs from 4 to 5 cents an ounce; air mail from 7 to 8 cents, postal cards from 3 to 4 cents, and air mail postal cards from 5 to 6 cents. The revenues from second class mail -- mostly magazines and newspapers -- would be increased about 40 percent, and third class mail -- mostly advertising circulars -- would-be raised about 25 percent. Second class mail is producing a revenue deficiency of about $280,000,000 annually, and third class mail about $190,- 000,000 annually. ORGAN INSTRUCTION Rev. John Paul Eddy announces that as a result of wide interest in the organ, there will be available in the Greenwood Community Methodist church lessons starting Monday, May 9, at 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. for adults and high school students. The entire, course is without charge and will run for ten weeks. Inquiries may be made by calling Hebron 3932 or write Rev. John Paul Eddy, Rt. 3, Woodstock before May 7 as only a limited number of persons will be able to take lessons. History of mankind is made up of alternating periods of progress and decline -- about like the moods of teenagers. Hard Water? FE 8-4200 Space specialists are needed on the highways, too!; , Improper spacing habits of drivers are responsible for at least one-third of today's traffic accidents. The increasing number of sideswipes and rearend collisions is the direct result of drivers straddling lanes, following too closely and making moves without knowing where they are in relation to other cars. Ironically, the types of accidents caused by failure to maintain sufficient distances betWeen cars are the easiest to prevent. It all boils down to knowing how to share the road properly. Simply by giving other drivers their fair share, of road space and .keeping in step with surrounding traffic, drivers can maintain a space buffer that will give them the maneuvering room -and reaction time necessary to cope with the unexpected antics of other motorists. The safe driver drives no fasteV or slower than the general traffic flow and is willing to adjust immediately to changes in road, weather, visi- • bility and traffic conditions. He becomes a "space specialist." because he must if he is to avoid accidents. Even the space specialist, however, finds it difficult to judge speed and distance at night >when visibility is limited to about one per cent of what he can see in the daytime. With only blinking taillights to guide him, he often finds himself misjudging the distances of vehicles ahead of him and often averts a rear-end collision by a sudden jamming of brakes. This problem is particularly common of expressways where high speeds act to further limit vision. Fortunately, there have been several recent developments to aid the space specialist in judging distance on the highway at night. Nine states have adopted reflective license plates which shine brightly in the headlights of following cars and aid in properly judging the distance of the vehicle using them. And many other states are either considering adoption of these safety plates or actually testing them. Another device to help following drivers judge distance and .speed in the dark is being used by trucks which seem to be the favorite targets for rear-end collisions on expressways. Through the use of large markings or trademarks of reflective materials, the trucks reveal their mass and size to following drivers as a further aid in estimating space requirements for safety. COOKS CORNER by Marie Schaettgen Here is another recipe from my "memory" recipe file given me by office friends. The author of this recipe remarks that it is simple, inexpensive, moist andt tasty. What more can one ask? Try it? But please read entire recipe before trying. You will need some cans. Date Nut Bread 1 pkg (7M> o^.) dates 2 tsp baking soda 2 cups boiling water 2 cups sugar 2 eggs 1 tsp salt cup butter 4 cups flour % Cup nuts cut up coarsely 1 tsp vanilla Cut up dates in bowl, i1 Add nuts and vanilla.^ Grease five No. 2 cans. Fill'half full. Bake I hour at 350 degrees. Sprinkle soda over them. Add water. Mix sugar, butter, eggs and salt. Add this to flour alternately with date, mixture. The Crusades brought leprosy to Europe -- along wi^h many progressive ideas and hunger for knowledge. StAnn ounci.n a f/ tA nnouncing J lew Ownership ERNIE'S TOWN CLUB formerly TIPTON'S TOWN CLUB ? j| DINING ROOM OPEN DAILY Specializing in "Italian Foods" -- Steaks -- Chicken -- Ribs' CARRY-OUT ORDERS ON ALL FOODS Phone EVergreen 5-9852 201 N. Riverside 'Dr. a | McHenry, 111. FACILITIES AVAILABLE FOR PRIVATE PARTIES Cherry blossom time is a^y time ... when you serve this mouth' watering Cherry Walnut Pie. It's as delicious as it looks here, and there's hardly any work involved. Sour red cherries and chopped walnuts are combined in black cherry-flavored gelatin flavored with a speck of cinnamon. An added garnish of sweetened whipped crealn suggests cherry blossoms, to complete a timely dessert with real Spring time appeal. Cherry Walnnt Pie 1 package (3 ounces) black cherry-flavored gelatin 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon 1 cup sugar 1 cup hot water Cherry juice and water to make 3/4 cup 1 can (20 ounces) sour red pie cherries, drained 1/2 cup chopped walnuts 1 baked 9-inch pie shell |ABY IotioH •Yith Silicones 5-oz. AEROSOL Mix gelatin and cinnamon. Add sugar and dissolve in hot water. Add cherry juice and water. Chill until slightly thickened. Fold in cherries and nuts. Pour into baked pie shell. Chill until firm. Garnish with sweetened whipped cream, if desired. MILLSTREAM DRUGS 315 W. ELM STREET Next To Jewel Tea McHenry, III. ON SALE THURSDAY, FRIDAY & SATURDAY • YOUR FRIENDLY lVa£gAee#,(lgeHcy WE HAVE 40 YEARS EXPERIENCE WITH McHENRY COUNTY WATER! 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