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PG. 4, - PLA1NDEALER - WED., APR., 10, 1968 ToWIlship GoV6mill€llt MCHeary P I. ;VI-\ 01, \ I !'R • McHENRY PLAINDEALER Established 1875 3812 West Elm Street Pbone 885-0170 McHenry, Illinois -- 60050 Published Every Wednesday & Friday at McHenry, HI. Second Class Postage Paid at McHenry, Illinois by McHENRY PUBLISHING COMPANY Larry E. Lund -- Publisher Adele Froehlich, Editor NATIONAL NEWSPAPER ^cglgl Sratasslptlon Bates 1 Year $5.00 1 Year $5.50 6 Mos $2.75 6 Mos $3.00 3 Mos J2.00 3 Mos $2.25 In McHenry County Outside McHenry County y?ME1BE Ry^gg^'n» The Battle Against Bigness - (Third in the new series of articles on township government -- its relationships to other governmental bodies, and to the people.) A serious problem exists today, inthepolitical-social-economic structure of the United States. Though possibly over-simplified, this problem may be summed up in one word: BIGNESS. Big Government. Big organizations. Big new societies. Big business. Big money. Big talk. A half century ago, big business was the bogeyman. Then the federal government stepped in, enacted anti-trust laws, placed restrictions on big business, and encouraged labor to establish a big voice in industrial relations. In 1932, the president of the United States said, "In other times, we dealt with the problem of an unduly ambitious central government by modifying it into a constitutional democratic government. So today we are modifying and controlling our economic units." Now, a third of a century later, where are we? Simply we are dangerously close to an "unduly ambitious central government" again. The "control over our economic units" has switched to the federal government, and given this MCHENRY HOSPITAL Patients admitted during the past week to McHenry hospital included Sharon Reilly, George J. Rom, James Holter, Barbara Kane, Lois Schafer, William A. Henk, DonnaS. Martin, Ralph C. Pqpp, Leroy C. Artrip, Mary S. Swenson, Joan V. Pfeiller, Mary A. Wirth, Arkley Firth, Jodie Ann Lemke, Crystal Lake; And, Elmer A. Nickle, Marcel I. Franklin, Antoinette Bennett, Round Lake; Louis Hartlieb, Lillie C. Eckert, Marguerite Donahue, Kathryn A. Baumann, Ralph Church, Michael A. Gates, Woodstock; Esther Becker, Edward Hansen, Marthlene J. Patterson, Barry P. McDonald, Bruce McDonald, Cary; Olive Lowder, Ella A. Williams, Roger A. Seilheimer, Fox Lake; Don C. Roberts, Island Lake; Jeffrey C. Petersen, Stella Schaffer, Helen B. HabLch, Joseph A. Moffett, Judith A. Mattingly, Wonder Lake; Minnie Lee Huschke, Ruth M. Schaeffer, Chicago; Genevieve Barnard, Wayne W. Perdieu, Carol J. Mulligan, Evelyn F. Lewgard, Ingleside; Alice A. Muscarello, Round Lake Beach; Marc L. Alberts, Dale R. Heatherly, Wauconda; Earl J. Dolan, Richmond; Renee J. Bressner, Algonquin; Also, Deborah M. O'Brien, Marcia Colby, Lucille A. Bergmann, Eleanor Iw-inski, Florence V. McCormick, John J. McGowan, Ervin Eckes, Katherine K. Rogers, James R. Weber, Florence A. Billeter, John R. Brown, Joan A. Varese, Richard G. West, Marie C. Freund, Carl F. Skoog; And, Pamela Martell, Elizabeth Smith, Joan McCracken, Carl T. Bergstrom, Ole T. Olsen, Donald Miller, Russell Weyland, LaVerne Hromec, Patricia Fortino, Carole L. Culotta, Terrance P. Pauly, George W. Nelson, Helen Sorenson, Thomas Ohler, Sena Groh, Frank J. Nechrebecki, Margaret Pinkonsly, Fred Ansell, Regina S. Jernberg, Arthur E. Wabel, Michaet T. Foran and Caroline K. Regner, all of McHenry. MEMORIAL HOSPITAL WOODSTOCK Among the patients admitted to Memorial hospital, Woodstock, during the past week were Jay Walter Christie, Charles Boldt, Sophie Dyck, Wonder Lake; Charles Fernstrom, Vera Whiting, McHenry; Annette Leigh, Master Eugene Legarski, Ringwood. HARVARD HOSPITAL Arnold Mi'chels was a patient in Harvard hospital during the past week. ACCIDENT TOLL Accidents in the United States caused an estimated 113,000 deaths and 13,350,000 injuries in 1966, says the Insurance Information Institute. The total economic loss resulting from accidents was estimated at $20 billion. PHONE Grandma Sez - - - Well, Here I am, home again in my little cottage, after atrip to Floridee, and to visit some relatives in Arkansas, too. It is right astonishin' all the conveniences there is these days. Why, I can remember travelin* on the trains when the train-man would go through with a taper and light the lights in the -coach. These days a body can have their own little bedroom and all the conveniences of home, right when they are travelin' along. The best part o' travelin' though, is the fine people ypu meet. The last time I was on that train, a couple years ago, I got pretty sick, and I was plumb surprised to find the same porter on my train this time, who was sor kind and helpful the last time and the best part is that he remembered mo. It isn't the color of the skin that counts, but the heart that beats underneath it, which tells what kind of a person wears it. Sure was a pleasure to be a passenger on his coach again. Seems real funny how things work out, somatomes. If I had taken the first rese'vation the agent offered me, I would* a missed meetin' two of the finest gals I ever had the pleasure of knowin'. One is a nurse and I got a real nice letter from her t'other day. The other one is still travelin' I guess, and she designs costumcs for the ballet. The world is so full of nice folks doin' so many interestin'things, Those two made the trip pleasurable for me, I can tell you, and we sure had a lot o" fun. Floridee is a lovely place, but the way I understand it, the, weather right here at home was every bit as good, durin' the whole two weeks I was there. The grass ain't a bit greener elsewhere, sometimes, it only looks that way, to my thinkin'. But, on the way home, by automobile, the scenery was grand. The ocean comes right up to the road, all along the Gulf of Mexico, and it was right pretty and thrillin* to see it all. "Us right good to be home again, though with the familiar things and good neighbors and fanvly and spring a 'buddin* out. Home's a mighty good place f be. Grandma Radtke FIREARM APPLICATIONS Ross V. Randolph, director of the Illinois Department of Public Safety, has announced that application blanks for registration of firearm owners of Illinois will be available throughout the state on May 1. All firearm or firearm ammunition owners in Illinois and all persons using or having in their possession firearms or firearm ammunition are required by law to possess a firearm owner's identification card on and after July 1. Identification cards will be valid for five years from the date of issuance unless subsequently revoked. The card m ist be produced on request of any law enforcement official. government more power than any other economic unit in this country ever possessed. We are now struggling with bigness in government, reflected in all those institutions and organizations which support big government. Fortunately, the opposition and non-conformity to this bigness is still heard in the landeven though it may sometimes be misguided. A prominent sociologist says that even the nonconformity and rebelliousness of the "hippies" represents a battle against bigness. But, it may even be considered apart of the spirit of liberty to which this country aspires. More seriously, the voice of smaller government cannot be quieted in its objection to the totality of bigness. Rooted as it is in the structure of democracy, township government stands firm against the idea of big government taking it all. Township government is the only form of government in the United States which is directly responsible to the people. Township citizens attend town meetings, function s there as a legislative body, and votes on budgets, tax levies and township programs. It can regulate what is done or not done by the government in its district. It puts elected officials on their best mettle. It stops the pressure on everyone to think alike, to join the "big" organization, or simply to accept that which is enacted upon them. Detractors of township government say it is outmoded, duplicating and unnecessary. This is not true. If township government werev to disappear in Illinois, it would be necessary for some bigger government to take over its functions. Or, the functions would be dormant, and the spirit and will of the people quieted. If bigger government would take over the people would lose their closeness to government. In turn, government can then retreat from its direct responsibilities to the people, as such responsibility now exists in township government. Appointees would replace elected officials. Big bureaus would direct these appointees. Most likely, new districts would be established which would resemble those that are now identified as townships. Through their support of township government, the people can stimulate democratic ' processes and control. With township governments functioning throughout the state, and throughout the country, and the divergence of views that are expressed through them, it is virtually impossible for extremism from any direction to take over. And this government becomes a bulwark against bigness. Total centralization of government can never succeed when local government remains strong. This is part of the philosophy of maintaining strong local government - and strong township government. Historically, this dates back to the days when American colonists were resisting attempts to make government a company-type operation, with autocratic control. SPUN© is HEU See Alexander Lumber for all your fix-up needs mm SAICI mwW£Mm1 ALEXANDER LUMBER CO. SeSeclive Service Set out below are questions frequently asked of the Selective Service System along with appropriate answers. Your cooperation in printing and announcing these will be in the public interest. Q. Where may I get information and help concerning an appeal? A. The government appeal agent associated with your local board, normally an attorney, is available to counsel you concerning your rights and obligations under the Selective Service Law. There is no charge for this service. Contact your local board clerk and request that an appointment be arranged for you to meet with him, Q. I recently heard there is a shortage of tool and die makers. Would being a tool and die maker exempt me from being drafted? A. No, not as such. While the Selective Service system is authorized to provide for the deferment of any or all categories of persons whose employment in industry, agriculture, or other occupations or employment is found to be necessary to the community interest, "blanket deferments" are not permitted by law. Each case must be determined on an individual basis. Q. Can registrants who go to In present times of big organizations and the cult of the "organization ma.i" it is wise to maintain some forms of government which are not so totally instituted. That is why the concept of preserving democratic township government is worth supporting and strengthening. That is why it is in the peo-. pie's best interests to know more about township government, and to take part in township government business. It is in the people's best interests to encourage legislative strengthening of township government, and to encourage support of township government by their elected state officials. Public interest in government continues to be important and specific inter est in township government never to be overlooked. j^Tjie next article in this series will add some insights on the importance of township government.) it • • & w II community A mm (16 Canada to evade the draft ever return to the United States without being prosecuted? A. Prosecution is a function of the Department of Justice and not of the Selective Service system., A registrant who is a citizen of the United States is not relieved of his obligations, under the Selective Service law when he leaves the country. He has the continuing duty to keep his local board informed of his current address and to obey all lawful orders of that board. His failure to perform any duties required of him under the law constitutes a violations which may render him liable to prosecution. Q. What is the length of active service of a registrant who volunteers for induction? A. Hie same as for the nonvolunteer inductee which is twenty-four consecutive months unless sooner released, transferred or discharged. Q. I recently moved from IIlinoin to San Francisco. How do I go about changing my local board to one in the vicinity of my current residence? A. Hie local board having jurisdiction over your place of residence at the time you registered will always be your local board of jurisdiction. You may, however, request transfer for physical examination or for induction by contacting the local board near your present address. ALCOHOLIC REHABILITATION Alcoholic rehabilitation will be the topic of the April 17 meeting of the North Suburban Dietetic association to be held at Lutheran General hospital, Park Ridge, at 8 p.m. The speaker will be Rev. John Keller, chaplain of the alcoholic rehabilitation program at Lutheran General. He has been working in this field for the past twelve years and is the author of the book Ministering to Alcoholics, published in 1956, U Special - Special - Special Collingbourne BUICK & OLDS, INC. 907 Front St. - Rt. 31 McHenry. Illinois CUP TEES COPFfflKt ) M@t®r Tuii-Up $iioio FREE - Lub. Job with oil change Call For Reservation 385-7200 -- Bring the Ad with you. --r RE-ELECT MRS. JOAN HILL -Tit??**** ~»I'M. & " X to the McHENRY COUNTY COLLEGE BOARD APRIL 1. .h Proven Recsrd of Outstanding Service Initiated and negotiated the rental of low cost temporary office space for the College in the Illinois Institute of Technology (formerly Pure Oil Research) building. X First to recommend the man selected by the Board as President of McHenry County College. V Initiated contacts and obtained site selection data from other Junior Colleges in Illinois; drawing on their experiences to help in guiding the McHenry County College Board. Supervised selection and purchase of furniture for the College offices. Highway 31, south of Main St. 385-1424 V The only McHenry County College Board member to attend two day conference of the Illinois Association of Junior College Boards and brought back a detailed report for the Board. The only McHenry County Board member to attend a two day seminar of Junior College Presidents (this meeting held before the McHenry County College Board had selected a president). No Board member has devoted more time to interviewing architects and looking at their buildings in order to make sure the best is selected for McHenry County College. Joan Hill has attended more regular, special, and executive Board meetings than any other Board member! She has studied the McHenry County College needs, given freely of her time, and lived up to her promises and responsibilities. ' Mrs. Hill lives on a farm near Crystal Lake with her husband and three children (one in grade school and two in high school). She is an experienced business woman and community leader. Be sure to vote on April 13 between 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. at your high school polling place. Vote absentee ballot if you will be gone during Spring Vacation by getting your ballot from the College offices in the I.I.T. Building in Crystal Lake, on Route 14 near Main Street. TO VOTE FOR MRS. JOAN HILL mABLE-MFORMMARDWORKIMBJECTIVE