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Thursday, August 27. 1964 THE McHENRY PLAXNDEALER Section Two -- Page Sewn C^apiloi Report At the historic Inter-Parliamentary Union meeting being held in Copenhagen this week, I will be one of approximately twelve United States delegates. More than 400 delegates representing some forty nations are expected to discuss problems in which the member nations are vitally interested, including economic, political, and social issues of international concern. As indicated in a report earlier this year, the Inter-Parliamentary Union is the oldest international organization of .nations, having been established in 1889 for the purpose of resolving various disputes which were plaguing the world at that lime. One aim of the organization is to encourage support for parliamentary govern ment - the legislative branch - which can be such a potent, force in preventing the rise of dictatorships and for promoting individual freedom throughout the world. At the Copenhagen meeting, I will he devoting most of my attention to the subject of illiteracy in the underdeveloped nations. Basic to the over-all problems of the nations of Africa and Southeast Asia is the stark fact that more than 80 percent of their populations can neither read nor write. In contrast to this figure, the United States has a mere two percent of the total population which remains illiterate. Indeed, we have many programs under way at the present time in this country seeking to eliminate even so small a percent of- disadvantaged among our citizens. On a larger scale, many of these s;me projects could be employed in attacking illiteracy as it appears elsewhere in the world. To meet the need for more teachers, many volunteer programs - - utilizing college students - have been developed {or bringing basic learning to those who have escaped the advantages of primary education. In the same manner, Increased teacher training and the use of Peace Corps volunteers in the underdeveloped countries are making inroads In reaching the illiterate masses. Radio programs have proved useful and television has been extremely effective when used In pilot projects. It is interesting to note that delegations from all parts of the world appear to recognize that the people themselves must produce the motivation for raising educational standards and -- particularly -- for wiping out illiteracy among adults as well as young people. In India alone, it is estimated lhat more than five million teachers must be found within the next eight years in order for the children of that land to receive the equivalent of a fifth grade education. No single outside nation or group of nations can perform such a job for the underdeveloped countries. Both the motivations and most of the skills must Im? found among the peoples of the developing nations themselves. Our government is cooperating with many private foundations, universities, church and philanthropic organizations to supply the "know-how." Many other nations arc joining in this effort. The American delegates to the Inter-Parliamentary Union meeting are convinced that people education to the advantages of freedom will promote the goals of the free world. On the contrary, Communism can hope to flourish only in a land where the basic sklls for learning have not been acquired. Additional committees of the Inter-Parliamentary Union will be discussing world trade, immigration, arms control, and other subjects of world concern. It is certain that all of these subjects are of special importance to the United States of America. However, it would seem that our relations in these areas will be .strengthened more readily in a world where blind illiteracy is on the wane and where educalion »nd hope have become the pattern of mankind. What has happened to S. 2111, a bill to control and provide for periodic reviews of the extravagant federal grants-inaid programs? This popular measure, which had thirty-nine sponsors in the Senate, was due to come to the House floor last week. Passage seemed assured with many Republican and Democratic leaders recommending enactment of this bill to promote a more efficient and economical regard for the taxpayers' dollar. It has long been recognized that federal grants-in-aid (or matching fund programs) impose unequal burdens on the nation's taxpayers. Some of the more than sixty grants-inaid programs encourage state and local activities in which the citizens of these areas would prefer not to engage. At any rate, there has never been a comprehensive review or evaluation of these programs (which have been enacted - - or enlarged -- singly and without relation each to the other). Under S. 2114, the Comptroller General (an official who is responsible solely to the Congress) would conduct a study and report on all of the existing federal grants-in-aid programs with a view toward "eliminating areas of conflict and duplication." This bill also provides that five years after the effective date of the Act establishing any new program of this type, the program shall expire. The federal expenditures which this legislation aims to control total more than $10 billion annually. It is not surprising that the National Taxpayers' federation, the Taxpayers' Federation of Illinois, and many other business and civic organizations favor enactment of this measure. The bill was scheduled to come before my House Committee on Government Operations at its last meeting. Then, in the fact of overwhelming public and private support, the national AFL-CIO legislative director wrote a letter opposing committee action of this bill -- contending that, of all things, this legislation is "unnecessary." At a moment when this bill seemed certain to pass, this single letter from the AFL-CIO appears to have doomed one of the most useful measures ever to have come before the Congress. The AFL-CIO advice runs counter to the following: 1. The Kestnbaum Commission's Report of 1955 2. A report of the House Committee on Government Operations issued in 1958. 3. The June 1961 report of the same committee 4.A report of the Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations 5. The report of the Senate Committee on Government Operations Before taking favorable action, the Senate committee heard the testimony of Edward Staples, executive director of the Missouri Public Expenditure survey, who declared: "Through grants-in-aid, the fi.OOv 13 $16.40 7.50x14 $13.85 . 6.50x15 $17.80 TUBELESS 6.50x13 $17.40 Ii.00xl4 $19.50 6.70x15 $18.35 on fo) [ 7.00x13 $18.80 S.ftOx 14 6.70\15-T.T. $14.50 Add $1.50 for Whitewallti -- All Prices Plus Tax ire Mart WALT FREUND, Prop. 8931 W. Main St. > Phone 885-0294 McHenry, III. national government influences, and to some extent controls, 75 per cent of the total activities of state governments. With grants goes control. With control goes power. With power goes centralization--and in too much centralization lies danger to our entire Federal system of government." It is my view that the citizens of this nation, as well as local and state officials and most Members of Congress, are concerned about this trend toward federal controls and centralization of government. Apparently, the AFL-CIO is not. At any rate, S 2114 seems to be on the shelf for the duration of the 88th Congress. And the proliferation and expansion of federal grants-in-aid go merrily on. The United States and Canada are the most closely allied of any two sovereign nations in the world. In addition to the geography and undefended boundary which join us, we have a mutual defense arrangement unparalleled by any other two independent nations. A high ratio of inter-marriage occurs between nationals of our two countries, millions of Canadians are employed in the United States and a great many Americans find employment in Canada. Notwithstanding these natural ties which bind us, there is concern in the Congress of the United States as well as in the Canadian Parliament relative to our future relationships, one with the other - While all but a few Canadians „fjre aware of the United States through newspapers, weekly magazines and particularly radio and television programs emanating from the United States, most American citizens are almost entirely unaware of the significance of Canada in our political, social and economic life. An extremely significant series of discussions between leading educators, businessmen and public officials is taking place this year under the sponsorship of the American Assembly, a unit of Columbia university established by General Dwight D. Eisenhower when he served as president of Columbia university, and the Canadian Institute of International Affairs. The announcement of the Interest Equalization Tax by this Administration (followed by the speedy statemnt that it would not apply to investments in Canada) left substantial misunderstandings in its wake. Notwithstanding the Treasury department's assurances that this 15 per cent tax on foreign capital investments will not apply to investments in Canada, the bill contains no clear-cut exemption and a skepticism persists which affects our close economic ties. 40 Et On Wednesday evening, Aug. 19, at the Huntley American Legion home, A. J. Tony Kirchberg of Crystal Lake was 'jiven the oath of office of c h e f d e g a r e o f M c H e n r y County Voiture 578. The installation was performed by Grande Chef De Gare, Grande Voiture D' Illinois Oluf Jensen. Among >ther dignitaries at this most impressive ceremony was ;rande cheminot of the 2nd district, Gabe Borrowski, Sous Grande Cheminot Wm. Marshal, Chef De Gare Gene Miller of Voiture 263 of Du Page county, plus numerous other comrade voyageurs of surrounding voitures. A most active program is at this time being set uf) by But the Canadian - government also has been guilty of actions regarded by many as unfriendly, if , not downright hostile, to American businessmen and investors ^from this s-ide of the border. Starting in 1957 with announcements by former Conservative Prime Minister Diefenbaker, this attitude has been followed since 1961 by the Liberal Minister of Finance, Walter Gordon, who seeks to impose a 30 per cent tax on large sales of Canadian stocks in the United States, and other discriminatory measures. A Canadian professor of political economy, James Eayrs, has charged that "Mr. Gordon would bite the hand that fed him." Even more recently, the Canadian government has adopted the "Remissions of Duty Act" which permits the forgiveness of duties on various products imported from the United States and crediting such amounts as a subsidy on Canadian exported to the United States. While this form of subsidy applies mainly to automobile parts, it has resulted in a form of unfair competition which many American manufacturers are unable to meet. On business firm in our 12 Congressional district is adversely affected by this practice. The report of the American Assembly meeting held in April and the subsequent report of the more recent meeting held last month in Quebec help bring out two governments and our respective citizens to a position of greater understanding. In addition, the public awareness which has resulted from these conferences can help avoid further actions of the Canadian Parliament or United States Congress, or agencies or bureaus of either nation, which might adversely affect the close ties which join us. Chef De Gare Tony Kirchberg. al(r>ng with his fellow officer? and committee members. Chef Tony has vowed that Voiture 578 will remain on the top of the list in the 2nd district as one of the most active voitures, a small voiture (50 members) with large accomplishments. At the grande promenade (convention > held in Peoria this lasl week, Voiture 57K was presented with severa' awards for its activities, which included one for its locomotive that so many in McHenry county are familiar with. Chef be Gare Kirchberg officially announced, that the main programs of the vqiture for i he coming year would include, ns in the past, nurse scholarships, Woodstock * Children's home, and a retarded children's group, plus other various activities. After the installation of officers of Voiture 578 and regular order of business finished, a most tasty and excellent lunch was served by the members of the newly formed Le Femmes Cabane 578. Form Grande Cabane This past weekend, Mrs. Mary Siscoe and Mrs. La- Verne Saynor, both of McHenry, attended the first caucus and convention of the newlv formed Grande Cabane of Illinois, Mrs. Mary Siscoe is le president and Mrs. La- Verne Saynor la faus president. A most exciting and interesting time was had by all who attended, as the basic '"round work for the organization was formulated at this convention, which is known as a rendezvous. This ground work was most necessary as officers of Cabane 578 will attend the national convention in Louisville, Ky., on Sept. 10, 11 and 12. Besides being an organization who is dedicated to the programs of the 40 et 8, Cabane 578 has organized a child welfare program of their own. and are working vieorously on its perfection at this time. Membership in the organization is open to all wives, sisters, mothers and daughters of members of the Forty et Eight in good standing, full information can be obtained by contacting any officer of the 40 et 8 or the Cabane 578. Cabane 578, the second to form in the state of Illinois, has been most instrumental in the formation of the Grande Cabane of D'lllinois and has quite a few members who hold office in the Grande Cabane. Meetings are held the third Wednesday of the month at the Huntley American Legion home, the same as the 40/8 promanades. 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