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PG. 4, - PLAINDEALER - WED., AUG., 14, 1968 "W. ' ^ \*VW ',- -. - • I- 5' "V - >t. Hfliffcs The Age Of Voting One of the newest arguments In favor of lowering the voting age to 18 may well bring some counter claims in this time of rebellious action. t Advocates believe that this type of conduct on the campus would be better channeled if students were given the right to vote. The President seemed to express some agreement with this view when he promised to ask Congress to lower the voting age in order to enlist in public life "the brightest and bsst-traimd generation" he has seen. „ Many people feel that while granting the 18-year-olds this right might relieve some of the rebelliousness,, there is much doubt that it will serve as a panacea. In fact, some of the youth most guilty of causing distrubances are old enough to vote. Many students who choose to channel their protests through the polling places are now working through more legitimate channels than riots and rebellion. Young Republicans and Young Democrats on the campus, have in recent years, become better organized and in spite of the fact that they cannot vote, are influencing party leaders. Has it ever come to mind that If the privilege of voting gave college students more political muscle, the element now seizing college administration buildings could conceivably be expecting to take possession of polling places to keep other voters out? Stale Pension Funds The state of Illinois now has the dubious distinction of leading the nation in the number of individual pension funds tor public employees. Illinois has 360 separate and individual retirement systems for those in state and local governmental service. While local governments in Illinois have been slowly re&icing in number, public pension funds continue to escalate. From 1957 to 1967 the number has grown from 270 to 360. Upon further study of this situation it can be noted that over 95 percent of the 360 funds consist of down state (outside Chicago) police and firemen funds, with a majority of these systems having less than twenty - five active members. Forty - six downstate police and firemen funds have five or less active members. Funding averages 32.4 percent for downstate police and 18.2 percent for downstate firemen. These numerous small funds »nrt low funding could paint a bleak picture for future pensioners. Improvement in public pension systems could be brougtt about by central administration of the downstate police and firemen funds. Illinois' 360 systems could then be reduced to a realistic total of seventeen. Centralized administration has much to offer, such as professionally improving the investment of funds, which is like having a third party as a contributor to a system. This aids the taxpayer by easing his burden. ^ Under a consolidated pension fund, downstate police and firemen could be offered reciprocity of their accumulated pension credits; that is, if they transferred from one city to anothsr te Illinois, their pension «redits would remain intact. A valuable legislative commission for tie taxpayer, the public employee and the governmental agency for many years has been the Illinois Public Employees Pension Laws commission. This committee has devoted much time and effort studying public employee pensions with the goal in mind of the proper management of pension funds so that their operation will be on a financially sound basis. The commission deserves credit, because if such funds are not financially sound and operated efficiently, the day may come when either there will be a repudiation of sofpa obligations or a refinancing on a basis that could Involve burdensome costs to government and taxpayers. m ) .. ^ The federal government has demonstrated a striking lack of capacity for administering programs designed to meet numerous domestic problems. Some-" time last year the Office of Economic opportunity compiled a catalog listing more than 1,000 separate federal programs. This vast compilation has been made available to local public officials and citizens to aid them in applying for benefits in the form of federal grants and loans. Recently, Congressman William V. Roth of Delaware disclosed the results of an eight months' study conducted privately by himself and his office staff which appears to be more accurate and authentic than the Dear Editor: aw This Is What i Think! Did you ever write a letter to the editor? It's fun to see yourself in print. But actually, you're not writing to only the editor. If he prints your letter--and he probably will--you are really writing to all the thousands of readers of this newspaper. That's a substantial body of readers, but don't let that scare you . . . write as if you were talking to just one of them. What Do You Write About? Perhaps you are really mad at the editor and want to tell him off on some opinion he has voiced. Perhaps you can't contain yourself any longer on some important local issue. Perhaps you just like to sound off now and then on topics of current interest. Whatever you choose, the "letters to the editor" column is your opportunity to speak your opinions. We Welcome Good Letters In writing them, please follow the rules printed at the top of the letters column. These rules ask that you keep your letters reasonable in length, reasonable in tone . . . free of defamatory matter. Remember, the editor must "boil down" your letter if too long, and will take out statements that are libelous . . . even though the letter has your name printed underneath. Plenty of Topics It's really fun to write to the editor. We don't recommend that you become a "chronic" letter writer, but every now and then we'll be glqd to hear from you . . . taxes, highways, elections, the legislature, streets, parks, schools, city government, accidents, safety, business . . . scores of things to write aboutl The McHenry Piaindealer McCLORY REPORTS' From Washington 'AFFIC SAFETY by Paii! Powell tantiry if State Hydroplaning sounds like something' that should be fun. but it's not* Not when it's done in un automobile at 70 miles an hour. •\Vuter on the highway can be a most fatal condition. The amount can be very small and still you can develop a condition called HYDROPLANING. Tire hydroplaning occurs when the speed of the vehicle, tire inflation pressure, water previous OEO study. Indeed, Congressman Roth indicates numerous discrepancies between the OEO catalog and the "record" as he has discovered it. For instance, the OEO catalog lists sixty-two programs in the Office of Education. A subsequent government bureau lists eighty-two programs. Still another official listing brings the total to 111. Congressman Roth determined that there are indeed over 120 programs offering assistance to schools, students, teachers and others available through the Office of Education. Numerous other examples are given in the report which Congressman Roth pre-. sented recently to the US House of Representatives. . Since the federal government^ itself' seeihs" heft to ateljr informed of its own pro-: lepth on the l0ad; condition of u the pavement surface, and the condition of the; tire tread are Wt Ma 0 II liferated bureauc racy it is easy to understand how the private citizen is frequently confused and dismayed. In order that the Executive branch may be required to maintain a list of activities in which it is engaged, Congressman Roth has advanced a proposal CH.R. 18574) that the President communicate to the Congress at the beginning of each year a full and complete list of all Federal programs and by whom they are administered. This member of Congress, as well as more than 50 other members of the House and Senate have joined in sponsoring this Joint Resolution. The great maze of federal activities suggests also that there is widespread extravagance and duplications which should be eliminated. However in order to accomplish such a result, it would seem important to reestablish a commission similar to that headed by the late former President Herbert Hoover, whose studies completed in 1955 disclosed numerous areas of waste and inefficiency. The recommendations of the Hoover commission resulted in savings of millions of dollars to the U.S. taxpayers at a time when the federal budget was far smaller than it is today. The reestablishment of an investigative body similar to the Hoover commission has a. strong bipartisan support. In addition to the sponsorship of Republican Congressman Roth, this measure is backed by such influential Democratic members as Congressman Wilbur D. Mills of Arkansas, and Congressman Henry S. Reuss of Wisconsin; and Republican Congress women Florence P. Dwyer, of New Jersey and Margaret M. Heckler, of Massachusetts. While the Roth commission tor the Improvement of Government Management and Organization may not be acted upon before the Congress adjourns this year it seems probably that this proposal will receive favorable consideration when the Congress reconvenes in January. Congressman William V. Roth of Delaware merits the praise of his colleagues in the Congress as -well as of the citizens of the nation. The valuable service he has rendered to Other members of Congress as well as to the nation as a whole Is unquestionable. combined in such fashion, that the tire loses contact with the pavement. The lower the tire pressure the lower the speed at which a hydroplane will set in. For example, a tire pressure of 16 pounds gives a hydroplaning effect at 41 miles per hour, where a tire at 24 pounds, the condition won't set in till 50 mph., when the other conditions also exist. Many accidents that are blamed on the weather are in reality caused by hydroplaning. What can you do to prevent hydroplaning? First, adjust your speed to road conditions, slow down when the roads are wet. Be alert for standing water or puddles, increase following distances and most of all, keep good tires on your car and keep them properly inflated. For a copy of your free booklet, "Rules of the Road",;write to Paul Powell, Secretary of'State, Springfield, Illinois 62706. It seems strange that no state tws been named for amy of our early explorers -- Lewis and Clark, Hudson, DeSoto, Columbus, Marquette, Fremont, Ponce ds Leon, etc. Deck Finish A "finish" of clear water repellent helps cedar or fir deck boards to weather faster and more uniformly. Apply it liberally with a sponge mop or brush, i using as much repellent as the ^ wood will absorb. FORTY YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of Aug. 9,1928) A representative of a fire hose company was present at the August meeting of the City Council and showed samples of hose. After some discussion it was decided to purchase 400 feet of hose at $1. 22% per foot. J.Z. Webster, 87 years old, died at the home of his; sister in Crystal Lake, Aug. 8, after an illness of two weeks. Mr. Webster is a former resident of McHenry. Ray Rothermel drives * Barco" to victory, winning t^e loving cup offered by the Fox River Valley Boat company in the outboard race Aug. 5. John K rolls well kijown broom manufacturer of Chicago and proprietor of the Eastern Boom and Brush works, has just recently purchased two truck loads of broom corn from William Zenk. Kir Cher's barber shop oq Green street has been equipped with three new chairs and now affords the best in service and comfort for its patrons. A golf driving contest is now being staged by the Chicago Evening Post and elimination contests are being staged at a number of the courses in the Chicago district. Two of the clubs near McHenry will hold the elimination contests, being Orchard Beach and Pistaqua Heights. The McHenry Fire department announces that it will conduct a carnival in the McHenry park over the Labor Day weekend. Mr. and Mrs. George Penny and sons, Paul and Francis, and Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Froehlich of Winnebago, Minn., are visiting in the home of the latter* s son, Dr. A.I. Froehlich, and family. TWENTY - FIVE YEARS OLD (Taken from the files of Aug. 12, 1943) Senior Sergeant Phillip B. Guinto, a member of the state highway police for the past sixteen years, was killed late last Thursday afternoon, August 5. While riding his motorcycle on duty on route 120 several miles east of Volo. A fire of undetermined origin completely destroyed the large barn on the J.Cristyfarm a few miles west of Whiting's corner near Wonder Lake. Two McCullom Lake residents will be guest artists at the first band concert of the year to. be played on the high school grounds. The first four concerts were held in the city park and the last four will be held on the high school grounds. The first of the featured soloists will be Peter M. Kaminski, who will play several accordion solos. Later on in the program, Miss Nellie Crick will entertain with vocal solos accompanying herself on her guitar. Truck operators, other than farmers, who cannot perform efficient transportation on their present gasoline allotment and who did not appeal for more gasoline on July 26, have another chance to appeal on August 25. The Martin Conway family held a family reunion on the beautiful and spacious lawn of the Conway home on John street where a picnic was enjoyed and the afternoon and evening spent in games and music. Friends in McHenry have received announcements of the marriagp on July 13 of Miss Mary Elizabeth Erickson, formerly of McHenry, and William Franklin Robinson of the United States Air Force. The wedding took place inSaltLake, City, Utah. The McHenry fire department was called to the old St. Patrick's church after a spark from some brush that was burning started a fire on the roof. In a quiet nuptial ceremony performed in Immaculate Conception church, Waukegan, Aug. 9, Mr. Earl Marshall of McHenry took as his bride Miss Sussana Koehmstedt of Waukegan. Sgt. and Mrs. James Doherty, newlyweds , were honored guests at open house held atthe ; home of his parents, Mr<> and Mrs. William F. Doherty, about seventy guests were present. Relatives have received word that Lieut. Eugene Nielsen, who was the first local Hyer to leave for overseas duty, is now "somewhere in England". He left the states about Easter time this year and was stationed for a time in Russia. TEN YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of July 31 1958) New postage rates will go into effect Aug. 1, 1958. Regular first class letters will require 4 cents postage an ounce; air mail letters 7 cents an ounce; air mail postal cards 5 cents each and regular postal cards 3 cents each. Mrs. John Husch and her daughter, Leona, attended the golden jubilee of Sister Bonavito, O.S.F. held at St. Joseph's church, Wilmette, • July 26, where a nine o'clock Mass was sung. Bishop Hillinger and six priests took part in the ceremony. Sister Bonavito was a former Johnsburg school mother superior for sixteen years. Enthusiastic applause followed announcement Sunday on scrrswrriiTf i iti i ii«§ n ai m avai 6 51 imi. DAIRY RECORD The McHenry - Lake Dairy Herd Improvement association reports Charts Weingart at the top of the list with thirtynine cows with 56.8 milk ami 2.09 percent fet for June. In Yba New fowl? Do You Know Someone New Ih Town? \ We would like to extend a welcome to every newcomer to our community. CALL FF<S Olson -5740 Stull 5-5418 1 ROYAL WELCOME the V.F.W. Carnival grounds of Chuck Miller as winner of the 1958 "outstanding citizen" award. The medal vvas pinned on Mm by Miss Nancy Thornton, V.F.W. and Fiesta Day queen. The north wall of the Tower, Lakemoor restaurant was destroyed as the result of flames of undetermined origin which threatened the entire building in the early hours of Monday morning. With the demolishing and burning of the former Miller home on North Green street, work is under way to level the ground in preparation for a structure which will house the McHenry post office in the not too far distant future. *'Growing with tomorrow's citizens" was the theme chosen 6>r the McHenry Community P. T.A. for the 1958-59 season at the meeting of the program planning committee July 25. STEAL FROM BOAT A gas tank and fire extinguisher were reported stolen from the boat of T.A. Bandalin of Orchard Beach last week. Be Wise Shop In McHenry f?E§Sl OPTOMETRIST Dr. John F. Kelly At 1224 N. Green Street, McHenry (Closed Wednesday) - Eyes Etemlned Glasses Fitted Contest!; ILenses Hrs. Daily 9:30 ajn. to S pjn. Friday Evenings 8:S0 p-m. Evenings by Appointment PHONE 885-0&52 Dr. Leonard L. Bottari Eyes ExamlneS-Glmssa Fitted Contact ILamcsa 1S0S N. KSdimottil ESoad Hours: Mom., Tues., I'lrar*., Frl. 4:00 jusa, to 0:0® p.m. Tues^ Thins* ft FrL Eve 7 p-m. to 9 pJL Sat. 2>:80 to S:0© pjn. No Sows on Wsfliaeaday JPHONE 385-4151 If No Answer Phone 885*2262 OFFICE EQUIPMENT McHenry C@wmty Q§§i<s<3 Mmchmes Sales • Service ft Rentals Typewrite™, Adders, Calculators Mon- - Sat. 9:00 - 5:80 Friday till 9:00 pan. Phone 459>1226 tt Gnat St* Crystal Lake, HL METAL WORK Schroeder Metalcraft for Home and Garden Wrought: Irom Fat!® FaiUfialture &E$8ape» 1705 S. Rt 81 PHONE 885-0050 CHIROPRACTOR Dr, Arthur J. Howard Chiropractor 2606 S. River Rd. Ph. 885-8520 - Closed Hum. By Appt - Sat. 9 to 1 INSURANCE Earl R.Walsh Fire, Auto, Farm ft Life Represaattef RELIABLE COMPANIES When Too Need Insurance of Any Kind PHONE 885-8800 or 885-0958 8429 W* Elm St, McHenry, 111. George L. Thompson General Insurance • LIFE * AUTO • HEM/HHI • MEB • CASHMILOT • BOAT Phone 815-885-1066 8812 W. Elm St., McHenry In McHenry Piaindealer Blgd. Dennis Conway Auto, life, Fire State Farm Ins. Cos. 8815- W. Elm St McHenry, Illinois 885-5285 or 885-7111 LETTER SERVICE Mimeographing • Addressing • Mailing lists McHenry County Letter Service 1212-A N. Green St PHONE 885-5064 M o n . t h r a F r L 8 - 5 dosed Saturdays ACCOUNTANTS Paul A. Schwegel 4410 West Route 120 McHenry, Illinois 885-4410 VACUUM CLEANERS Authorized and Bonded Ei@e2r@imx RejpFQ8<sm&mdive JAMES VAN FLEET 2501 Martin Rd. McHenry, Illinois