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WSMM£, . •M cCLOKY :<!§?£ f> r%- „ f ram Washington w A Oiieen Is Crowned After three dliys of House debate on the Housing andUrban Development Act of 1968, the, conclusion is inescapable that existing federal legislation has failed to meet the housing needs of families with low and moderate incomes. Indeed, some federal programs appear to haVe contributed to the unhappy conditions in the ghetto areas of our large cities. Sparked by the initiative of the junior Senator from Illinois, Charles Percy, and others, the U.S. Congress has developed a new imaginative housing program aimed primarily at benefitting poor families. The basic change in the new legislation is the provision creating a National Home Ownership foundation, a quasi-public organization, designed to encourage low income families to acquire their own dwellings. Under the new program private capital would be attracted to the financing of low cost housing -- with the federal government guaranteeing a return of principal and interest. Other provisions would permit low-income home owners to increase their equities by contributing their own labor and materials in improving their property. Still other provisions would authorize low-income families to become tenants and thereafter to convert their leasehold interests to ownership interests. Numerous other provisions give new impetus to the improvement and rehabilitation of property within our urban communities. v':-\ What is most disturbing about the comprehensive Housing bill is its retention of existing and discredited programs. The measure extends and expands programs of (a) Public Housing, (b) Urban Renewal, (c) Model Cities and (d) Rent Supplements. The inadequacies and deception in these existing programs have been demonstrated. Indeed, public housing and urban renewal have been cited frequently as causes of urban unrest and disorder. In adopting new and innovative programs, it seems logical to ask why should we not Abandon the discredited programs of the past. Another part of the new Housing bill -- which attests to the deteriorating conditions in our cities -- is that which establishes a federally sponsored program of re-insurance covering losses resulting from riots. In substance, the Congress -- inspired by Senator Percy's plan to encourage low-income families to purchase their own homes -- has developed new approaches for the nation. Unfortunately, the old and expensive provisions of the law have been re-enacted and enlarged. Spanish Moss Spanish moss, which grows F l o r i d ) spar Spanish ri oh Florida trees in long strands, neither originated in Spain nor its moss. The flowering, rootless are plant grows ^frorn seed. It depends on water, light, dust, and air for growth. THDT'S H FBIT A Kiss h Bestowed The world can be a mighty lonely place if you are a very young lady, standing in your Sunday best in front of a large crowd, trying to "find your tongue". That thought must have been uppermost in the mind of this pretty, dark-haired little contestant as she answered questions she hoped would fulfill her dream of becoming Little Miss Peanut. "Girl Talk99 Among Queens Plaindealer Photos . Forty-nine pretty little girls from, the McHenry area who were contestants in the 1968, Little Miss Peanut contest joined Kiwanians, parents and visitors last Monday evening at the Legion home to applaud the announcement of the new title holder, Loriann Dowell. The six-year-old youngster who won her way into the hearts of five Judges is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Dowell of 2640 Sutton court, McHenry. The judges selected Julie Dawn Smith, 6&year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John F. Smith of 3707 John street, McHenry, as first runner-up anc Deborah Joy Muskovin, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert M. Muskovin of 6906 W. Rt, 120, McHenry, second runner-up. Larry Leafblad of WKRS capably handled the role of master of ceremonies, asking questions of the contestants which best demonstrated their poise and ability to converse. ' Loriann, who admitted during the interview that she would be delighted to win "but don't think I will" is the youngest in a family of four. A sister, Nancy Yegge, is 22,Kathy is 17 and her only brother, 18, recently won an appointment to the Air Force academy at Colorado Springs. She is looking forward to visiting him there in August. The blonde, blue-eyed Loriann, a good student, hopes some day to become an actress. However, at the present time she finds much of her time taken up with her three pets, a pony, a St. Bernard and a collie. As winner, many public appearances await Loriann prior to the annual peanut sale ot tne sponsoring McHenry ' Kiwanis club in September. owe*? dusam! LONGEST RECORDED GOLF DRIVE ON LEVEL GROUND WAS /MADE BY CRA16 WOOD HE DROVE A BAIL AN ESTIMATED 4SO YARDS (ST. ANDREWS, SCOTLAND IN 1933) JOWTNS0MRFRE60OM PLAN... XMBITRWOtna# gg&ULAP GAVINGS PROGRAM TO JOIN A &ONP-A-MONTH PLAN and you will be eu&bleio buy NEW HIGHER-INTEREST FRMPCWISMAW ONB-FOR-ONE WITH SOUR BONDS I * * • ABCDEFGHUKLT oPQHsrnjvwxYs 60N6KTMSIIS WIM If! AT ONE TIME THE ALPHABET CONSISTED OF 27 LETTERS. THE 27TH WASTHE AMPERSAND (A). • • V THE POLLAR6 YOU INVEST IN U.B. SAVINM BONOS ARE NEEPEP TO HELP KEEP OUR ECONOMY 6TRON6! ANP YOU HELP YOURSELF BV HELPING YOUR COUNTRY.' Young contestants, some a bit jittery over prospects of becoming a member of royalty . . . others seemingly oblivious of the tension of the evening . . .were entertained with movies while others were being interviewed. All of the impact of becoming Little Miss Peanut seems to have suddenly descended upon small Loriann Dowell as she realizes the new responsibility that accompanies the title and crown awarded to her only minutes before. County Fair Program Thursday, August 1 9:00 a.m. - 4-H Beef Judging, Rate of Gain, Showmanship 4-H Sheep Judging, Blocking Contest, Showmanship; 4-H Swine judging, Showmanship. 9:30 a.m. - 4-H Poultry Judging 10:00 a.m. - 4-H Garden Judging 10:30 a.m. - Girl Scout Judging and Demonstrations 12:45 p.m. - WKRS Radio Program Broadcasts by Ralph L. Ostrander. Also at 2:00, 2:45, 3:15 -Massey Hall. 1:30 p.m. - 4-H Horse and Pony Show 2:00 p.m. - Boys Freckle Contest 2:30 p.m. - 4-H Pigeons Judging 7:30 p.m. - Woodstock City Band Concert 8:30 p.m. - Fair Queen Contest FREE Grandstand all Day Carnival Friday,, August 2 9:00 a.m. - 4-H Dairy Judging, Production Class, Showing and Fitting Contest; Open Class Beef Judging; Open Class Sheep Judging; Open Class Swine Judging; Tractor Pulling Warm-Up. 9:30 a.m. - Open Class Poultry Judging 12:00 noon - Tractor Pulling Contest 12:45 p.m. - WKRS Radio Broadcast by Ralph L. Ostrander, Also at 2:00, 2:45, 3:15 - Massey Hall. 1:00 p.m. - Children's Carnival 2:00 p.m. - Girls Freckle Contest 3:45 p.m. - Open Class Flowers Judging 8:00 p.m. - 4-H Evening Program, Grand parade of 4-H Crowning of Queen and King. FREE Grandstand All Day Carnival Saturday, August 3 8:00 a.m. - Dog Show 9:00 a.m. - Open Class Dairy Judging; All Western Horse Show (Halter) 9:30 a.m. - 4-H Rabbits Judging 10:00 a.m. - Junior Olympics; Little Leagues Team Relay; Intertown Relay. 11:00 a.m. - 4-H Flower Judging. 12:00 noon - All Western Horse Show (Performance) 2:00 p.m. - All Girl Thrill Stow 8:00 p.m. - All Girl Thrill Show FREE Grandstand All Day Carnival Sunday, August 4 SESQUICENTENNIAL DAY 9:30 a.m. - Junior Horse Show 1:00 p.m. - Livestock Auction 2:00 p.m. - Harness Horse Races 6:00 p.m. - Talent Show 8:30 p.m. - Sesquicentennial Pageant FREE Grandstand All Day - Carnival