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Pg. A, Sec. 2 - Plaindealer - Otec. 11, *"•"j >. Vi"; rr.VT:' ~ • Christmas Earth Mission - The plans for Apollo 8 to orbit the moon during the Christmas i 3S holidays offef the prospect of an excitingadventure, with vast implications for the future, * * • But while we watch the lunar mission, we cannot overlook the problems that still plague half the people on earth - hunger, pov- ' - erfcy, sickness, illiteracy. Nor can we draw border lines on our - compassion. In this season above all others, it behooves us to remember the needy both at home and across the world* CARE offers a way to reach less fortunate people in Africa, Asia, the Middle East and Latin America. The current $6,000,- 000 CARE Food Crusade appeal seeks to deliver 6,000,000 packages, at a dollar each, inthenameof the American people. Com- f htned with U.S. donations of farm abundance and operating costs contributed by participating nations, the gifts will help feed 28,- . 000,000 persons in thirty-three countries during the coming year. This mission, too, has vast implications for the future. Hie food will do more than keep people alive. Meals at schools and pre-school centers will help malnourished children become healthy, educated, self™ supporting adults. Emergency programs will help war and disaster victims build a new and better life. Foodfor- work projects will help poor villagers build schools, roads, clinics and other musts for human progress. You can join the ^'Count-down" by mailing your cheek to: CARE Food Crusade, ; ; 220 S. State Street, Chicago, HI. 60604. Appeal And Impact Several million subscribers to the venerable Saturday Evening Post have been informed that the magazine no longer trants their business. The new publisher of the publication: feels that it is economically sound to reduce circulation about 50 per cent. Hie action of the Post tells much about the economics of publishing and advertising. It recognizes that quality and concentration of circulation is of more importance to advertisers than quantity and spread. In its drastic cutback, the Post is attempting to gain some of the advantage which automatically delivered to advertisers by community newspapers. Qy concentrating around selected urban centers, the magazine hopes to attain a more sharply defined readership. Many great national magazines and regional newspapers have been in financial trouble in recent years from too much circulation. The paradox is due to the fact that the American reader is accustomed to paying only a fraction of the cost of his newspapers and magazines. When advertisers are not willing to pay for increased circulation, a publication loses money and loses it fast. Ironically, while national publications are facing a crisis, an increasing number of hometown newspapers are flourishing as never before. Hie difference is related to the concentration of circulation and the appeal and impact of local retail advertising. w** i :l W: - ^ , - - ; V . . . ... FETE*'.•• - JL ' : \ """ ' \J PUBLIC PULSE (The Plaindealer invites the public to use this column ( as an egression of their views on subjects of general interest in our community. Our only request is that "writers limit themselves^to 300 words or less signature, full address and phone num- "ber. We ask, too, that one individual not write on the same subject more than'once each month. We reserve the right to delete any material which we consider libelous or in objectionable taste.) ON HUNTING DOVES "Dear Editor: "Twenty-eight years ago, I was in my hunting prime, a number of letters were published in the Voice of the People column of the Chicago Tribune, all similar in nature to Mr. Caudle (whose letter appeared last week in the Plaindealer). "I took issue with these letters and wrote my view on the subject. I can see many good points in Mr. Caudle's letter as a non-hunter. I wonder if he can see any good points in mine, as a hunter? "Dick Barrows" The following is a clipping given to the Plaindealer by Mr. Barrows which appeared in a 1940 issue of the Tribune: "Why all this protest against dove shooting? I agree they are sweet and gentle, but so are the rabbits, ducks, quail and pheasants. I can tell by the previous articles of the persons voicing protests against regular hunting seasons for doves that they are not hunters, for if they were they would realize that a flying, darting, diving dove offers the would-be nimrod a target not found in the above four types of inland game. "Of course if you are one of those so called hunters that drive along a highway sheeting doves off telephone wires, or sneaking up under a tree and shooting them off a dead limb, tiffin it can be reasonably assured you never had a father as I have, who taught me ago never to break that greatest unwritten law of all times, that of sportsmanship." a? TACT SPONSORS BIRCH SOCIETY SPEAKER DEC. 13 Hie North Suburban TACT (Truth About Civil Turmoil) committee is sponsoring Rex Westerfield, western director of public relations for the John Birch society, on Friday, Dec. 13, at 8 p.m. at 6300 Touhy in Niles. Mr. Westerfield's topic is "Civil Turmoit Can Be Defeated!" Hie committee feels this is a very timely subject and one that should be of interest to everyone who is truly concerned about the safety and survival of this nation. Mr. Westerfield has stood nose-to-nose' with revolutionary agitators on college campuses, in cities, and on farms. He has recognized the Communist pattern in all of this turmoil. Rex Westerfield says that unless more Americans face up to the widespread threats fast, property, freedoms, and even lives may be lost. Those who share this concern and want to learn what to do about it are encouraged to attend this program. Tickets may be ordered from the North Suburban Tact committee, 8761 Ozanam, Niles 111., or purchased at the door. and ©OODSiCH Town & Country Trail Blazer Tires Buy First Tire Full Price Get 2nd Tire 1/2 Price tmn- $1.40 gal. Complete stock of Truck - Passenger - Tractor Tires & Chains McHevry Tiie Mart Main, Mc Henry 385-0294 OOfl OP'BDOOOOQOOCtODBOOCWO PUBLIC MLSE (The Plaindealer invites the public to use this column as an expression of their views on subjects of general interest in our community. Our only request is that writers limit themselves to 300 words or less signature, full address and phone number. We ask, too, that one individual not write on the same subject more than once each month. We reserve the right to. delete any material which we consider libelous or in objectionable taste.) "Dear Friends: "Mention country and western music and many people think of 'corn ball' or 'bluegrass'. Well, most of the Wheelock family are included in this description. However, beginning with Aug. 13, 1968 we Wheelocks were introduced to other facets of this vein, with the addition to our family of an 18-year-old son from Norway, Arnfinn Stokkan. His appreciation and understanding, not to mention knowledge, of one of the basic American arts stimulated our interest. We concluded that Arnfinn's "great American dream" was to visit Nashville, Tennessee, to attend the Grand Ole Opry, to go to the Country Music Hall of Fame,- visit the shrines of Ms idols, etc. "It should first be pointed out that the Wheelocks take pride in their opinion of how to spend a vacation and see this country of ours. In other words, we either go by canoe, hiking or skiing. Now, Poppa's decision to attempt a sight-seeing tour type of vacation was indeed an exceptional one but based on the feet that Arnfinn had only this .year here and we would try to fulfill this deep-rooted desire, especially since he has been such a good ldd anyway. "Therefore, as this year's parents of an American Field Service student we and the rest of our children recently spent a delightful three day week-end as the guests of, literally, the State of Tennessee under the auspices of Mr,, and especially, Mrs. Frank Cheatham of the fair capital ci. of Nashville. "It began with a simple request to the Tennessee Cham-' ber of Commerce for pertinent information regarding Nashville and its attractions. This brought us a most enthusiastic response from Mrs. Cheatham who then set up our itinerary along with becoming our personal guide, chauffeur, and marvelous raconteur for our time there. "She met us at the airport with a fine new Station Wagon generously donated by a Rent-A Car for the purpose of guiding this family to every corner of Nashville and beyond. Our visit included a private tour of the Capitol building and Gov. Buford Ellington's personal office with permission for Arnfinn to Sft in the Governor's chair at Mb private desk. It was in the chambers of the House of Representatives where Mrs. Cheatham conveyed the Governor's regrets at not being present himself and therefore authorizing Mrs. Cheatham to make the official presentation of the certificate of honorary citizenship to the state of Tennessee bestowed iqton him by theGovernor along with a sourvenir gold tie clasp representative of the official seal of Tennessee. "Another stop was the Country Music Hall of Fame where Arnfinn could have spent the next three days. He was permitted to soak up quite a bit witii-f out being rusted and we were t off again. This fun pa eked day was topped by our night at! the Grand Ole Opry. If one knows anything about the Opry one would realize the tickets pre nearly impossible to obtain unless you reserve them many months in advance. Here again, thanks to Mrs. Cheatham and her efforts we had reserved seats in. the third row. When the curtain opened Arnfinn sighed with awe and moist eyes. With the exception of taking pictures of his favorite performers he was, I am sure, in another world and could not have been pried from thdse most uncomfortable benches til the last refrain faded into silence and, this lasted for five hours. We will have to admit that our night at the Opry was, as much far us, one of joy and revelation, as it was for Arnfinn. " We accompanied Mrs. Cheatham to Nashville's oldest Catholic church, giving Arnfinn the opportunity to experience for himself another religious following in these United States. Later in the day we visited Nashville's newest Catholic church for comparison. "just enough time before take off to return home was reserved for our tour of the airport. This was of special interest to Arnfinn inasmuch as his vocation in life is to be a pilot. "We believe we saw every corner of this inspiring city including the rolling Tennessee countryside of Davidson county - and beyond. We were able to absorb their culture, their history and their beauty and come away tremendously inspired, all of us. Nashville is truly a great city in the heartland of America and our visit there has renewed our patriotism and our sense of belonging to this great country more than ever a course in History or Geography could do. Our memories will enrich our lives for always. "We owe Mrs. Cheatham and her husband a debt of kindness which we may never be able to repay and truly realize that they have sacrificed three days of their very busy lives in a fashion beyond the call of duty. We feel that if Governor Ellington can count among his citizenry For Your Informotoffimm: Dear Mends, The passing on of aoyw in the always brings many problems and questions wMcSn are mafeinmffliar. AD fife Is our profession to deal wltEa these qpe&ttons every day w© can relieve yomr ©asSeMes fey answering many of your qnesMoas. gmeiia jg a regular part of ©as* bsfvScs tamaa we welcome the opportunity to lessen some of the burdens which crowd In at ««« of be* reavememt. McHenry, AVUVYTV *&UPIJRJ PETERMJlSTEf h SON . DNERAL ttQMl I.-; many people like the Cheathams then he is indeed the Governor of the richest state of the union. "This article is our attempt to express our sincere appreciation to those responsible for their very large contribution to what became a most memorable three days for ourselves and Arnfinn, our American Field Service son from Norway, who, incidentally, after this trip, understands America far better than he ever would haveojtherwise. v r "Ama Wheelock" NEEDLESS DEATH "Dear Sir: "On Saturday, Nov. 30* en or about 12:30 a.m. at the junction of Chapel Hill and Lincoln roads, ayoufQ? man 34 yearsofagewas denied to live a normal span of life. "Ralph Henschel, the victim, was killed instantly when struck by another auto driven by an irresponsible drunk. "It can be said that occurrence of this nature are more or less commonplace today inasmuch as our streets and highways across this cation are drenched with blood spilled by victims involved in auto accidents. Despite the fact that the National Safety Council publishes each year morbid statistics revealing that over 50,- 000 are killed and several million are injured eachyeardueto auto accidents, the number of Called and injured increases with each passing year. These accidents involved thousands of innocent victims. "Authorities have stated that more accidents are caused by poor judgment than poor driving, ta good conscience can anyone say that the public in general is demanding drastic action to curb this mass slaughter? Indeed not! Why? Simply because nobody cares just as Ions as it does not happen to themselves. For ©xamp!©: we elect and/or agpotai mealy-mouthed politicians to the bar of justice to perform their duties to satisfy their own selfish interests. A&- ©thar example concerns our weak affable judges. Hoover, between UsS. Supreme court decisions and the manner inWhich jucUgss perform their respective duties, the question of stern justice making the law-breaker aware of severe repercussions seems to be something to be desired. "I am somewhat dismayed by the lack of editorial comment in this regard, tho Plaindeatefr elm do a useful public service & pursuing the above mentfon- ^-'•""if ahy, and name the judge in 74J>'-"-tMs.iniEtoiBcer»: "" "Yoi^trnly, of years, the Plaindealer' v < has probably made nrtre edicomment than «u$r etiier H&nry county mwairoer con- _ two thing8, fir8t, the needtess deaths through traffic . r accidents and a desire for the - >< strictest enforcement; se-; * "^yx^rTegret over some of the resulting practices fr©m the : j, , --$lue $jallot election of four ago. We, too, were sho>> ; '-t^:cked: by the untimely death of ...a youqg McHenry busiMsoniiftn, ^ :but wonder why it; hits takeif ^ almost thirty such deaths fftthin the county (several in.our community) in l$68, befote the public becomes awialsek^ to tte fact. that most nsedleSsJ . • r* LAKE PROBLEM "To the people of WonderL&ke: "Indian Ridge, by its, decision, let down the i _ pie, in every subdivision, who> were depending on its coux&ge ani fortitude to finally resolve the many legal questions about our deeds and contract* $hat have remained unanswered for many years. It has been pure guess work and pure <|dMon of many individuals for too long a time. Someone, or some group, was very anxious not to allow Ihdian Ridge to be heard In tSi» Appellate court. In other words, the truth WAs to be kept from the people of WOnder Lake. "In the last year two subdivisions have experienced 'extreme outside pressure' with the result of almost total destruction of the operation within the subdivision. The harmoqy, trust and cooperation of the members has given way to discord, mistrust, and non-cooperation, which is a poor substitute in a hard working subdivision. "For three years Indian Ridge members and their board have had a harmonious understanding to remain outside of the Master association until some major changes were forthcoming, either by negotiations or by court action. No negotiations were offered and court action was instituted by the Master association to force Indian Ridge to become a member. The local court decision neither answered the complaint of the Master association, or did it answer the reply made by Indian Ridge. Instead, it handed down a decision based on very slim evidence that was not su*- pported by any proof whatoBev1- er. - "Thevmembership at their annual meeting once again backed their board and voted their approval to appeal our case, and we were about to have our day in court. Then somebody got cold feet. A senseless frustration broke out among a few fairly new members who visioned 'all would be lost*. The expense of an appeal would cause a big assessment on the membership, the board of directors didnot know what it was doing, don't believe their answers to questions, they can't be trusted, fire the whole board, let's have a big protest meeting lilt© ethers do and throw law and order out the window, get the officers they're the big crooks. Ssunds kind of familiar, but it worked once again. IMs and more like it, was preached door to door in person for abouta month along with handbills spreading their 'gospel of misinformation9 spured on by outsiders. TMs frightened many new people into thinking "All was lost' if Indian Ridge was heard in court, while others ignored it apathetically. "E was not a question of winning or losing, did we have a case or not. It was not a question of expeftse, as 95percent of our cost was already incurred aEd would have to be paid whether we dropped our appeal or not. It was, 'keep Indian Ridge eds£* • case involving restrictive cov- 1. - We know now this 'weight- enants must be decided on its «d vott* isilMtiiL fc is only in ownfects and ai# doubts should the Wonder like Snydicate's be resolved in fevor of a free ed tragedy and repor&iU^ it %o readers the results of fieri fe-lai, TriYrri i i<i ititi m rri n Are Yoi New la Town? Do You Know Someone New In Town? We would like to extend a welcome to every newcomer to our community, Ann Zellcr CALL 385-055® Fran dlsmi ROYAL JeonLfivll 38S=S418 1 goabtct Qend) and is ttdybtndon their subtfivisions, bat court has m*»rflfcdessuch :ft" l&id cqrtftct. Hiere Js ,no cteed at Wonder Lake that contains tMs'Weigbted votef now being used ill the Master association. know that this c<M&i jfecinion is not binding do any ether subdivision, as none •<4 them were made a party to this case. There was no testimony given by anyone. ' 3 - We how know the Master association's complaint was unverified and not s exported by iny proof whatever. In f&cf tally blank forms were offered Ww&ma.'-.- 4 - We mm know the Master association has no power to 'govern' anything, as stated in this deed, and still ke>ep its notfar- profit status under the Illinois Not-For-Profit corporation act. / 5 - We now know that even though the court decree states *to be governed by and become obligated to all the rules -- etc*, no person can be compelled, by eourt order or otherwise, against his personal Willi to become a member of anything. use of property and against restrictions. Under Illinois law, this kind of restrictionbeooanes. tmenforceable. & X'XSi- "Indian Rhfee legaltf has been muzzled, and the two re^ gaining subdivisions will beunrj der very extreme pressure to throw in to towel'. Hickory Falls 3 and Deep'Sferings Woods 1 Sre now in a position to goj to court to getadedsiobniaMng the Master association the legal body it should be and giving th? people of Wonder Lake the rights to the referendum vote they are entitled to. This is wherelndiani Ridge was when they backed out. These two subdivisions and their memberships Esed all the help and encouragement we can give them. | , "Never was so much undone; by^lhe actions of so few. Now, Wonder Lake is set back to where it was three or four years ago,^ simply because IndianRidge did not remain solidly behind this movement. We could have known our exact legal position and from there built a better and more harmonious community. You can't build a sound community on a false footing. "Henry C. 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